Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

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…

Anthony D. “Tony” Capalbo, 85, of Wampum passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at his son’s residence in Ellwood City. Born April 16, 1936 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Gilio “Jim” and Angeline Christian Capalbo. Tony was a graduate of Wampum High School in 1954. He retired as a Supervisor from Medusa Cement in Wampum after 44 years of service. He was an active member of the Wampum Lions Club, where he served as secretary for 50 years. Tony was proud of the work that they did for the community of Wampum. He enjoyed golfing, going…

Kathleen J. “Kathy” Bucci, 75, of Wampum passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at UPMC Passavant. Born August 25, 1946 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Harvey and Margeret Berger Smith. She was married to Carmen Bucci. Kathy was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City, and taught CCD in Koppel and Wampum for over 40 years. Her most cherished moments were spent with family, especially her grand and great grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Carmen; two daughters,…

Vicky Durbin Reynolds Jansto, 64, of Wampum passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside following a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 17, 1957 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late David and Eileen McCormick Durbin. She was married to Ralph “Butch” Reynolds and then to the late Michael Scott Jansto. Vicky was a graduate of New Castle High School. She enjoyed playing pool, and was on the Breaker’s Pool Team for many years. She loved moments spent with her grandchildren. Survivors include her ex husband Butch Reynolds; two daughters, Lisa (Andrew) Freet of Wampum…

Diana “DeeDee” Kaminski, 68, of Zelienople (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at her residence. Born January 9, 1954 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Joseph and Ruth Miller Kaminski Allen. She was a graduate of Riverside High School. She was employed as a clerk and then an assistant manager at the State Store in Ellwood City for 17 years. DeeDee played pool for the Chewton White Eagles Club and enjoyed volunteering at the veteran’s club in New Galilee, especially “Christmas for the Kids”. She loved being with her many friends….

Robert A. Knott, 66, of Ellwood City passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a six week illness. Born April 25, 1955 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Elmer and June D. Krafft Knott Hochbeine. Bob worked at Hahn Auto Restoration in Harmony. He loved restoring old cars and riding his Harley. Bob was a proud member of the US Marine Corp having served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his partner of many years, Rachel Bargebuhr; two daughters, Candace Knott-Hineman of Hookstown, Leigh…

Timothy Leindecker, 77, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 25, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 14, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Regis Anthony and Marie (Locker) Leindecker . He was married to Catherine A. (Bauer) Leindecker for 47 years when she passed away in 2019. Tim retired from the Iron City Spring Company where he was a welder. He then worked at Walmart in Cranberry. Tim could always be found at his spot at the Clearview Flea Market in Butler. Tim was known for his dry sense of…

John J. Veres, 87, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born November 17, 1934 in Ellport, he was the son of the late Denes and Margaret Falcsik Veres. He was married to Wilma Chiez Veres. John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952. He worked at the B&W for over 35 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Local 1082 Steelworkers Union, Elks Club, and the Holiday Ramblers Vacation Club Chapter 436. Some of his interests were hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and camping. He loved to travel with his wife…

Joyce Ann Meek, 65, of Ellwood City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022 at her residence. Born January 22, 1957 in Paintsville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ruth Burke Meek. Joyce graduated from Johnson Central High School in 1975. She then attended Prestonsburg Community College, University of Kentucky, and Kentucky Christian University, where she majored in education. She was baptized at Howell’s Mill Christian Camp. She was a current member of the First Christian Church in Ellwood City. Joyce worked as a waitress and at Dairy Queen. She loved…

On Saturday, February 19, 2022, JoAnn Lynn (Leonberg) Minett, loving wife, mother of two, and Wahlker’s “Mimi”, passed away peacefully at age 67, surrounded in song and prayer by her loving children and sisters. JoAnn was born on August 16, 1954 in Rochester, PA to Genevieve (Wahl) and the late Charles Leonberg. She was a graduate of Freedom High School. On, November 26, 1977, JoAnn married David Minett. Together, they raised two children, David Jr. and Jennifer. JoAnn had been a resident of the Ellwood City area and was retired from Preferred Auto Credit Exchange, having worked and been in…