Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Marianne Cilli Whipkey, 65, of New Galilee passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born August 10, 1957 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Alfred G. Cilli and Mary A. Caimano Cilli. She was married to Scott Whipkey. Marianne had graduated from Mohawk High School and Geneva College, where she earned her BS Chemistry Degree. She was employed by Environmental Laboratory Services, where she served as a Lab Director for 35 years. An accomplished cook and baker, Marianne enjoyed her role as the family event coordinator. A loving,…

Richard A. “Dick” Brown, 76, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born December 23, 1945 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Virginia Main Brown. Dick retired from the Ellwood City Fire Department following 25 years of service to the community. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War (1966-1971). Following his retirement, Dick moved to Las Vegas for 15 years. He enjoyed working and gambling. Dick moved back to the area 12 years ago and enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels…

Michael Lee Nicol, 40, of North Sewickley Township passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his residence. Born March 17, 1982 in Beaver, he was the son of the late Michael Nicol and Vickie Cunning Wilfong. Michael had graduated from New Brighton with the class of 2000. Michael worked for M&M Logistics in Beaver Falls as a Truck Driver. He was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed going to the Jersey Shore. Michael loved spending time with his kids and his Fiancee Denise. Survivors…

Ronald D.”Squirt” Reeher, 88, of Wampum (Big Beaver Boro) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital. Born July 24, 1934 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Frederick and Isabel Blythe Reeher. He was married to Janet R. Percic Reeher for 59 years when she died October 19, 2016. Ron first retired from Babcox and Wilcox where he was a foreman in the Hot Finish Department and then from Koppel Steel, Ambridge Works where he was the superintendent of the Oil Well Tubing Dept. Ron attended the former Koppel Methodist…

David R White, 93, of Ellport passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born February 10, 1929 in Harmony, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Nellie V. White. He was married to Marlene Foushee White for 43 years. She survives. David retired as the Plant Supervisor of Union Chill Mat Company. He was a member of the Park Gate Baptist Church. A Corporal in the Army, David served in Japan and Korea. He was a member of the Butler VFW Post 249 and the Ellwood City Lions Club….

April Rose Klinesmith, 62, of North Sewickley Township passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at her residence unexpectedly. Born April 2, 1960 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Paul C. and Virginia Shrum Klinesmith. April was first employed at the Blair Nursing Home and then the Passavant Retirement Center for most of her working career. Survivors include son, Clint P. Klinesmith of North Sewickley Township; sister, Lois Nagel of New Castle; four special nieces, Richelle Cress, Mackenzie, Emmaleigh, and Aubree Kosto and also many other nieces, nephews, and good friends. The youngest of her family, she was…

Jerold H. “Jerry” Mount Sr., 82, of Bessemer (formerly of Wampum) passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a short illness, surrounded by his family who loved him. Born May 23, 1940 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Hugh and Mary Pogozelec Mount. Jerry was employed at Cemex in Wampum, where he worked as a Foreman until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of the St. Monica Roman Catholic Church in Chippewa. Some of his interests were golf, polkas on Sunday, and his country music. He loved to cook and…

Florence E. Walker, 97, of Neshannock Township (formerly of New Galilee) passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Haven Convalescent Home. Born February 24, 1925 in New Galilee, she was the daughter of the late Wendell N. and Mabel Madden Walker. Florence had graduated from Mt. Jackson High School and was retired from Penn Power, where she worked in the Payroll Department. She was a former member of the Galilean Presbyterian Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, and a current member of the Highland Presbyterian Church. Florence was also a member of the Big Beaver…

Susan M. McKim, 64, of Wampum passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Born March 2,1958 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. Mora and Loretta Skoczylas Mora VanSuch. She was married to Harry L. McKim for 48 years. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2022. Susan had graduated from Beaver Falls High School. She worked and retired as an LPN for the Golden Hills Nursing Home and at the Ellwood City Hospital. She was Catholic by faith and was a member of the…