Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

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…

Lloyd E. Weisz, 90, of Edinburg passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his residence. Born April 16, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Daniel I. Sr. and Louise Murphy Weisz. He was married to Georgia Ullom Weisz in 1957. Lloyd graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving as a Military Policeman in the Panama Canal Zone. Lloyd worked as a scaffolding salesman and manager until his retirement. After his retirement, he worked as a handyman in the Ellwood City and New Castle areas, and also installed…

Nancy Lee Graham, 75, of Portersville passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born February 23, 1946 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther Brown Magee. She was married to James Graham. Nancy was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She then attended Robert Morris and YSU. Nancy was the dental receptionist for Dr. Geoge Watters for more than 30 years. Nancy was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Portersville where she was the Sunday School Teacher and sang in the choir. She had…

Patti “Putsy” Orock, 81, of Ellwood City (formerly of Fombell) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 18, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born March 1, 1940 in the West End of Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances Kwolek Kirkham. She was married to Gerald “PeeWee” Orock. Patti was retired from Leeds and Northrup, where she worked as a machine operator for 36 years. She was a member of the former Free Methodist Church in Fombell. Patti loved to shop, croquet, and entertain friends and family on holidays. She always kept a spotless home. Survivors…

Ernest E. Downey Jr., 69, of Wampum passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at his residence. Born November 17, 1952 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ernest Sr. and Marion Martin Downey. He was married to Susan Davis Downey. Ernie was a graduate of Mohawk High School. He was the Captain of the Paramount Pool Team for many years. In his younger days, he was an avid hunter. Survivors include his son, Jamie E. Downey of Wampum; three sisters, Charlene, Cheryl (Bob Walker), and Cheri Downey all of Wampum; brother, Mark (Amy) Downey of Ligonier; two…

Gerald W. Blinn Jr., 71, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born July 21, 1950 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Gerald W. Sr. and Eileen Hackett Blinn. He was married to Ruth Davis Overland, formerly of Chewton. Gerald was a US Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam. He worked at the B&W and then at Airway Luggage until his retirement. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gerald was an avid Steelers fan. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer (Justin) Blinn of Georgia and Sarah…

Norman G. Link Jr. 59, of New Castle, PA, went home to be with his Precious Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born June 30, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Norman G. Link Sr. and Darlene Cooper Link. He was married to Kathy Kloos Link. Norman was a graduate of Laurel High School and attended Slippery Rock University. He previously worked at Little Arties, Stop Buy, Tibor Jewelers, Family Christian Store in Cranberry, and was the manager at Grand Book and Bible. Norm was a member of the…

Donna L. Kobbe, 75, of Castlewood passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born January 28, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Stewart Henry. She was married to Fred Kobbe. Donna was a graduate of Shenango High School. She worked as a dispatcher for Noga’s Ambulance Service for 15 years. She was very crafty and loved designing floral arrangements. She enjoyed the outdoors and camping. She loved shooting and was an excellent marksman. Most of all, she loved her dogs, family, and friends. Survivors include her…

Jeffrey Joseph Krupa, 60, of Koppel passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Born March 30, 1961 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Edward D. and Katherine “Kay” Hazen Krupa. He was married to Karen Cearfoss Krupa. Jeff has been employed at Inmetco in Ellwood City for 25 years as a heavy equipment operator. He will always be known as an extremely hard worker. Jeff loved his family, his friends, and especially his granddog Nathan. He loved all sports but none more than golf. He was a member of the McDowell’s Inn Koppel Golf League, which…

Hildegard Donley, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at The Grove At Harmony. Born February 15, 1931 in Schonthal Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of the late Whetzel and Maria Egerer Putz. She married her husband Robert Donley Sr. on May 1, 1953 in Alchaffenburg Germany. Upon coming to the United States, they made their home in Ellwood City. She worked for several years in the Cafeteria at Riverside High School and also did housekeeping for several families in Ellwood City. She enjoyed working in her yard, in her flower gardens, cutting grass, taking her…