Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Loretta E. Leslie, 80, of Wampum passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Although she was in ill health, death was unexpected. Born April 2, 1940 in Sharpsburg, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Jane E. Miller Czartorski. She was married to Charlie Leslie for 60 years, he survives. Loretta graduated from Mt. Jackson High School in 1958. She was a member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church. Loretta was an avid and accomplished bowler. In addition to her husband, Charlie, survivors include a daughter, Stacey (Chris) Carlson of Venice, FL; son in…

Suzanne M. Ierino, 80, Ellwood City passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at The Grove At New Castle following a brief illness. Born October 1, 1940 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William Carl and Irma Staude Meise. She was married to the late Joseph Ierino who passed on December 7, 1994. Suzanne was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She enjoyed an over 40 year career in banking at Lawrence Savings and Trust, 1st Seneca, and Integra Banks. She also worked at the former Dealer Center. She was also an activities director at Carriage Manor….

William “Bill” John Miller of Ellport, 91, passed away on December 23, 2020, from complications of COVID-19. He leaves his beloved wife of nearly 70 years, Catherine Paul, daughter Janine Graham (Jim), son Robin (Patty Power), son-in-law Bob McNutt, 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. His daughter, Cherlyn McNutt, preceded him in death. Born in Ellwood City on July 13, 1929, Bill lived his whole life here. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1948, he served in the US Army during the Korean War in Japan. Upon his return, he started his long career at the Ellwood City Forge. Always…

Janet G. Haggerty, 89, formerly of North Beaver Township passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Shenango On The Green following a brief illness. Born April 23, 1931 in Elcho, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Herbert H. and Clara A. Wickham Reed. She was married to Samuel A. Haggerty who passed in 2006. Janet was an active member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She was retired from Airway Industries. She enjoyed many activities with her church family. Janet enjoyed sewing, traveling, and especially enjoyed dining out. Her most cherished moments were spent with family, especially her grand…

Suzanne Louise Weir Jackson, age 68, of Alderson, W.Va., formerly of New Castle, Pa., passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg, W.Va., following a short illness. Born July 24, 1952 in Ellwood City, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Audley Eugene and Beverly Joan Veon Weir. In Addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Eugene Jackson; a granddaughter, Brianna McKnight; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eugene and Mary Jackson. Mrs. Jackson was the former Activities Director at Carriage Manor in New Castle, Pa. Prior…

Richard A. Sarver, 74, of Tidioute passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie following a brief illness. Born November 10, 1946 in Santa Monica, California, he was the son of the late Wilbert C. and Mary Castaldo Sarver. He was married to Carol Schrecengost Sarver for 13 years. Richard served in the United States Navy from 1966-1967. He was an active member of the Tionesta Church of God. He was retired from the Pennsylvania Game Commission where he served as a Deputy Conservation Officer for 45 years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and…

Phyllis Blythe Kasper, 87, of Beaver Falls passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Coraopolis. Born February 2, 1933 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Myrl Galbreath Blythe. She was married for 48 years to Joseph Kasper as they were married on June 29, 1956. He passed away on July 24, 2004. Phyllis graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. She enjoyed reading about history. Phyllis had a close circle of friends who loved her dearly. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Survivors include three…

Evelyn E. Lutz Webster, 76, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born October 9, 1944 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clarence K. and Florence E. (McClurg) Cummins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas W. Lutz in 2001 and Daniel Webster in 2019. Evelyn graduated from Beaver Falls High School. She worked as a phlebotomist at the Ellwood City Hospital for many years. She was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church and its Joy Sunday School Class. Evelyn loved to bake…

Delores E. Downey, 82, of Wampum passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Avalon Place. Born November 12, 1938 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eva Weigle Kraynie. She was married to John E. “Jack” Downey for 50 years when he passed on June 17, 2007. Delores was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School. She was a current member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church. She was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan and enjoyed trips to the casino. Survivors include son, Donald E. (Leslie Hardy) Downey of Wampum; Daughter, Kim McClymonds of TN; sister,…