Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Cathy L. Bucci, 62

Cathy L Bucci, 62, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 24, 1960 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Eileen Oliver DeLisio. Cathy graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1978. She worked in the purchasing department for Chem Lab. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Cathy enjoyed cooking and having Sunday family dinners and hosting swim parties. She liked to make homemade spaghetti. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren. Cathy was a wonderful…


Donna L. Ketterer, 89

Donna L. (Galbreath) Senn Ketterer, 89, formerly of New Galilee passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at Cambridge Pointe Personal Care Home in Beaver. Born November 23, 1932 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Alice Mae (Mollenkopf) Kirtley Galbreath. Donna was the former owner and operator of Senn’s Mobile Home Park. She was a member of the Galilean Presbyterian Church. Donna enjoyed traveling. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her family. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon (William) Jackson of New Galilee, Roxanne Senn of Darlington; two grandchildren, Kimberly (Joseph) Santangelo of Melbourne, FL…


Carol I. (Rossi) Wehman, 75

Carol I. (Rossi) Wehman , 75, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital unexpectedly. Born October 7, 1946 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James and Virginia (Rizzo) Rossi. Carol loved to travel and enjoyed the casino. She cherished time spent with her family and friends. Survivors include daughter, Shannon (John) Taylor of Aliquippa; partner, Patrick Mahoney of New Castle; brother, James (Stephanie) Rossi Jr. of Boardman; Sister-in-law Debra Rossi of Deland FL and Brother-in-law Robert Walton of Ellwood City and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents,…


Bill W. Klobetanz, 77

Bill W. Klobetanz, 77, of New Beaver Borough passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a short illness. Born May 13, 1944 in Chambersburg PA, he was the son of the late Merle H. and Nannie Gifford Klobetanz. Bill was a member of the Allegheny Canoe Club and a member of the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed canoeing and hiking. Bill was a lover of all dogs. Survivors include his sweetheart of 12 years, Faith Watson; son, William “Jack” J. (Kelley) Klobetanz of Castle Pines, CO; sister, Margaret (Donald) Snyder of Neelyton,…


Ann C. Oprisu, 94

Ann C. Oprisu, 94, of New Beaver Borough passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Avalon Place. Born November 19, 1927 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Hugo and Elizabeth DeLeonardis Ciro. She was married to Eugene Oprisu for 47 years when he passed on September 5, 1997. Ann was a graduate of Wampum High School. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. She loved tending to her flowers and was well known for how beautiful they looked. She was a very giving woman, especially to her family. Survivors include her niece…


Roy Lee Herr Sr., 70

Roy Lee Herr Sr., 70, of Mesa AZ (formerly of Wampum) passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. Born December 24, 1951 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dolly Mielke Herr. He was married to Cynthia “Cindy” Klinesmith Herr. Lee was a graduate of Shenango High School and then Geneva College. He came from a lifelong history of involvement with dogs and Animal Husbandry on his family farm, that led to him becoming a breeder, exhibitor, handler, club member, Show Chairman, and an AKC Rep and Judge. He had served as the president of the…


Eileen Kirkham, 88

Eileen Kirkham of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at age 88. She was surrounded by love and family to the end, just as she was throughout her beautiful life. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Charles Kirkham, their three children, Brad Kirkham, Shari (Brian) Robinson, and Dave (Elvy) Kirkham, her sister Nancy Mathieu, her grandchildren, Brett Watson and Austin Robinson, and her many nieces and nephews. Born on June 12, 1933, Eileen attended Lincoln High School and graduated in the class of 1951. She held various careers throughout her life, formerly being…


Mary A. Carney, 65

Mary A. Carney, 65, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital following a short illness. Born August 10, 1956 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Lucille B. Stickle Freed. She was married to Carl V. Carney. Mary was retired from Universal Refractories in Wampum where she served as their controller. Mary was an avid reader. She enjoyed planting flowers, being in her garden, and the beach. She cherished time with her friends and family. Survivors include her husband of 28 years Carl; two nephews, Brian (Jessica) Latcheran…


Donna L. Kreiling, 89

Donna L. Kreiling, 89, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at her residence following an illness. Born January 25, 1933 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Dorothy Nye Daufen. She was married to Samuel Kreiling. He passed away on March 22, 2006. Donna was an active member of the Lillyville Church of God. She enjoyed camping, cooking, and making homemade pizza’s for the kids in the neighborhood. Her most cherished moments were spent with her family. Survivors include three sons, Terry and Marvin Kreiling and Allen Daufen, all of Ellwood City;…


Jack R MacDonald, 87

John “Jack” R. MacDonald, 87, of Ellwood City, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Haven Nursing Home in New Castle. Born November 28, 1934 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Eugene and Isabelle (Means) MacDonald. He was married to Arlene VanGorder MacDonald for 65 years as they were married April 27, 1956. She survives. Jack retired as an indoor salesman at Vesivius McDanel of Beaver Falls, He was a long time active member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Deacon, choir member, janitor, and teacher. He was a long…