Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Sue Elaine Marshall, 84, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born April 19, 1936 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late James and Jeanne Remley Cooper. She was married to Robert C. Marshall who passed on September 22, 2004. Sue was a 1954 graduate of Shenango High School and a 1957 graduate of Butler Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She was proud to be a registered nurse and blessed to have many lifelong friends from her years in nurses’ training. Sue held many jobs as an RN including at Blaw-Knox…

Paul F. “Fred” Kosior, 84, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following a short illness. Born July 20, 1936 in Chewton, he was the son of the late Edward and Sophie Modliszewski Kosior. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Russell Trucking for over 30 years. Fred was a member of the former St. Monica’s in Wampum and a current member of Holy Redeemer. He was a member and past president of the Chewton P.N.A. Fred was involved with the Kosior Brother Race Team. Survivors include many loving nieces and nephews and their families….

George G. Russell Sr., 90, of New Galilee, passed on Tuesday January 12, 2021 under the gentle care of the Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center. George was the patriarch of a large family, a pillar in the church and community, and well loved and respected by many. He was born on March 11, 1930 in Beaver Falls to the late Nathaniel and Viola Russell. George was a member of the Beaver Falls High School Class of 1948. After graduation, George enlisted in the Army and served for our country in the Korean War. Upon returning home, George met his beloved…

Marjorie M. Buchanan, 94, of Wampum passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Avalon Place following an extended illness. Born February 21, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John N. and Verna Fairbanks Knight. She was married to the late Wendell J. Buchanan who passed on October 9, 1970. Marjorie was a an active member of First Assembly of God Church in New Castle. She retired from K-Mart after 30 years of service as a cashier. Marjorie enjoyed traveling with her sisters to Florida for the strawberry festival. She liked country and gospel music. Survivors…

Gerald J. “Jerry” Matus, 81, of Wampum, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence. Born June 2, 1939 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John and Alferetta “Freddie” Aloe Matus. Jerry was the owner and operator of Matus Service Center and Auto Sales in Wampum. He was a well known race car driver and four time track champion at Lernerville Speedway. He was a helicopter and airplane pilot, he also instructed and flew ultralights. In Jerry’s free time, he enjoyed going to the casino. Survivors include two daughters, Sonya (Jim) Mangino, Sherry (Kevin)…

Cornelia J. Salak, 94, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born January 24, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Crawford Allen. She was married to John J. Salak. He passed on August 14, 1994. Cornelia was a current member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grand and great granchildren. Survivors include two sons, Thomas J Salak with whom she resided, Michael (LuAnne) Salak of New Castle; daughter, Donna J. Salak of New Castle; three grandchildren, and two…

Mary Lou McCullough, 88, of New Galilee passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Avalon Place in New Castle following a lengthy illness. Born November 19, 1932 in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of the late Marion E. and Maude I. Allis Streett. She was married to William Paul McCullough who passed on November 20, 1993. A homemaker, Mary Lou helped on the family farm. She was an active member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church where she served as a former Deacon and also on various committees. She was a member of the Big Beaver and Pomona Grange,…

Dorothea Jane Baker Lindsay, 80, of West Pittsburg, (formerly of North Beaver Township), passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Quality Life Services in New Castle following a brief illness. Born October 27, 1940 in New Sewickley Township, she was the daughter of the late David William Baker and Belle Caroline Robinson Baker Cain and her stepfather, the late Samuel John Cain, Jr. Dorothea was a member of the Girls Scouts of Beaver and Lawrence Counties, Inc. Council for over 30 years. As a volunteer in the Mohawk Area she received the Thanks Badge for serving as a leader, Service…