Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Kathy L. Braunbeck, 51

Kathy L. Braunbeck, 51, of Fombell passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 7, 2021 at Heritage Valley in Beaver. Born February 25, 1970 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Chester A. and Ethel L. Rape Black. She was also preceded in death by her husband Daniel Braunbeck who passed in October 2011. Kathy graduated from Riverside in 1988. She was a current member of the Concord United Methodist Church. She enjoyed all outdoor activities, particularly taking walks. Kathy was an avid animal lover, especially her cat Smokey. She always attended local fairs and was the life of…


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Valerie R. Banks, 79

Valerie R. Banks, 79, of Pittsburgh passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Pennwood Nursing and Rehab Center. Born September 23, 1941 in Saint Marys, PA, she was the daughter of the late Whythe and Ruth McFeely. Valerie became a registered nurse after graduating from the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed by Allegheny County. Survivors include daughter, Rachel Bargebuhr of Ellwood City; sister, Pam (John) Kautz; niece, Kathy Fragale and her family all of Emporium PA. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City. Online…


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Richard “Rick” Moffett, 59

Richard “Rick” Moffett is celebrating his return to the Lord after 59 years of joyful life. Born in New Brighton on September 25th, 1961. Rick enjoyed living life to the fullest with the ones he loved. Rick spent 22 wonderful years with his lifelong partner Terri Lynn Hill. He loved to spend time with his family including daughter Chelsea (John) Duncan, son John Paul (Jessica) Hill, grandsons Johnny Duncan and Dylan Nulph. Rick was an active member of the First Baptist Missionary Church in Chewton. He served as a Trustee and he was the sound and video operator. Also Rick’s…


Randy Gwilt, 65

Randy L. Gwilt, 65, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1956 in Battlecreek, Michigan. Randy retired from TMS International where he was a truck driver. He enjoyed playing cards and shooting pool. An outdoorsman, Randy was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved his cats and cherished time spent with his family. Survivors include children, Beth (Tony) Boffo of New Brighton, Sherri (Steve) Bokor of Ellwood City, Todd (Fiancé, Denise Ashman) Campbell of Beaver Falls; sister, Julie Yardley; and 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Julia. He was preceded in death…


Sally C. “Ninny” Guy, 84

Sally C. “Ninny” Guy, 84, of Ellwood City (formerly of Wampum) passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 unexpectedly at her residence. Born February 12, 1937 in Clay County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Stewart Elijah Lyons and Mary Elizabeth Fultz Lyons May. She was married to the late Arnold O. Guy. Sally was previously employed by Airway Industries and then Heraus Electro-nite for 25 years until her retirement. She loved to dance and enjoyed crafts. Her family was her life, particularly her grand and great children. Survivors include two daughters, Sandy (Mark) Dombeck of Shenango Township and…


Todd H. Boots, 59

On Friday May 28, 2021 Our Father in Heaven called his son Todd Henry Boots home. Todd, 59, of Ellwood City died at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after collapsing at work on Monday. Born March 24, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Harry L. and the late Ruth Ann McKeough Boots who died on April 11, 2014. Todd was a quiet and gentle soul who loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He had an awesome sense of humor and to this day, his family still chuckle at his wit. Many who knew Todd have shared sentiments and…


Burton Lee “Tim” Baker, 78

Burton Lee “Tim” Baker, 78, of Bessemer (formerly of North Beaver Township) passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Uniontown Hospital in Fayette County following complications from Covid-19. Born July 27, 1942 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Samuel Burton Baker and Louise McMillan Baker Thompson. He married the love of his life Nancy D. Elliott Baker on July 18, 1975. Tim was a proud veteran of the Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion in New Castle and the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Bessemer. He was employed at Hardy…


Carter Jon Woloszyn, 18

Carter Jon Woloszyn, 18, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a motorcycle accident. Born July 24, 2002 in Ellwood City, he was the son of David A. and Kathleen S. Simmons Woloszyn. Carter graduated from Lincoln High School in 2020. He did lawn care and handy work for many people in Chewton. He was Christian by faith. He was an aspiring tattoo artist. Carter enjoyed playing baseball, working out, and physical fitness. An avid outdoorsman, he liked hunting, archery, and fishing. Carter was an organ donor. Survivors include his parents David and Kathleen,…


Robert T. “Bob” “Sundance” Pyles, 88

Robert Thomas “Bob” “Sundance” Pyles, 88, of Zelienople (formerly of Darlington) passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021 at the Lutheran Passavant Senior living community, in the company of his wife of many years after a very brief illness. Born December 12, 1932 in Byesville Ohio to Dallas and Mary Isabelle Foley Pyles. Dallas was employed by The Jeffersonian newspaper in Cambridge, Ohio. Bob leaves his beloved wife of 70 years (married November 13, 1950) , Patricia Ann ( Myers) Pyles, three children; Kristina (Peter) Sotos MD, Randy (Sharon Berry) Pyles and Jeffrey (Joan Stahl) Pyles, two grandchildren Marcel (Scott)…


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Brigitte Haney, 81

Brigitte Haney, 81, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Edison Manor. Born February 14, 1940 in Kaiserslautern, Germany, where she is survived by several relatives. A kind generous woman, Brigitte loved nature and feeding the wild animals around her home. She loved the Lord. Survivors include special friends in the Ellwood City Area, Ruby Crane, Denise Hill, Tina Marie Potter, and Rodger and Brooke Rossman. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband John Haney. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to…