Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Roxanne L. Gwilt, 60, of Wayne Twp. passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness. Born October 24, 1960 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy Chapman Newton. She was married to Randy Gwilt for 15 years, he survives. Roxanne was a 1978 graduate of Lincoln High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She worked at the Passavant Retirement Center for over 20 years. Roxanne enjoyed playing pool, poker, bowling, and bingo. She enjoyed attending garage sales. Her most cherished time was spent with…

Joan M. Poholsky, 96, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Jameson Care Center in New Castle. Born January 18, 1924 in Tiffin, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Norman E. and Grace Elizabeth Thompson Lloyd. She was married to Albert W. Poholsky for 74 1/2 years when he died in 2018. Joan was a member of the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church where she took attendance for many years. She attended their King’s Daughters Sunday School Class. She was also member of the Ellwood City Order of the Eastern Star and the New Castle…

Craig “Queenie” King, 62, of Woodside Ave, Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Born August 13, 1958 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Warren “Fuzzy” and Evelyn Riffer King. He was married to Grace Francis King for 12 years, she survives. Queenie was a 1976 graduate of VoTech High School. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corp for six years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. Queenie worked at Kirchel’s Auto repairing automobiles for many years. He…

Richard A. Grymes, 78, of Wampum passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Butler VA Community Living Center following a courageous 50 year battle with MS. Born February 6, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Amos and Gertrude Harris Grymes . He was married to Shirley Wilson Grymes who survives. Richard was a graduate of Wampum High School, Class of 1960. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and belonged to the American Legion Post # 749 in Wampum. He retired after 32 years from Medusa/Cemex Cement. An active member of…

Alfred “Al” C. Andrews, 60, of Shenango Township passed away at his residence Sunday November 15, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 16, 1960 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Lester and Silvia McWithey Andrews . He was married to Theresa Marchette on April 28, 1990. Al was previously employed as a truck driver for Jefferson Poultry. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church New Castle. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of both the North American hunting and fishing clubs. His favorite moments…

Delores “Dolly” L. Ambrose, 88, formerly of North Beaver Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Dolly was born November 15, 1931 in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of the late Paul Thomas and Esther (Stimple) McConnell. She was married (December 5, 1952) to the late Jerome “Jerry” Ambrose for 63 years before he passed away on March 30, 2016. Dolly was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Jackson High School. She was a lifelong member of Moravia Presbyterian Church where she served in many roles including Elder, Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, and…

Vera L. Minto, 86, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family. Born March 27, 1934 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George and Bella Weir Clark. She was actively involved with her church. She especially loved to cook. Vera was always there to lend a hand for anyone in need. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. Survivors include son, Martin (Renee) Minto of Galivants Ferry, SC; daughter, Sharon Nazarian of New Castle; brother, Tom Clark of OK; 6 grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Mitchell, Daniel Minto, Michelle…

Larry Howard Barge 72 of Wellston, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio following complications during a surgical procedure. Larry was born to the late Howard L. Barge and the late Lilian Marks, and raised by his father and stepmother the late Rose Mary Barge of Ellwood City. Larry served a six-year tour of duty with the US Navy sixth fleet where he was a Corpsman aboard the USS Waccamaw. Waccamaw was a replenishment oiler. He also served on the USS Independence. Larry was a 1966 graduate of Riverside High School….

Bud Courson, 73, of Wayne Twp. Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 5, 2020 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born November 15, 1946 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Fred and Leona Thompson Courson. He was married to Cindy Hoyman Courson for 24 years, she survives. Bud was a 1964 graduate of Riverside High School. He spent 30 years in the Air Force National Guard in Pittsburgh retiring as a Master Sergeant. With his family, Bud owned and operated the Oak Grove Inn for 25 years. Bud loved to travel and to ride his Harley. He…

Mary Micacchione, 98, of West Pittsburg passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Avalon Place in New Castle. Born June 6, 1922 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Hugo and Elizabeth DeLeonardis Ciro. She was married to George Micacchione on June 6, 1945. He passed on January 4, 2002. Mary was a member of Holy Spirit Parish in New Castle. She was a graduate of Wampum High School in 1940. She retired as a clerk from G.C. Murphy’s. Mary enjoyed crafts and spending time with her family. Survivors include son, George (Marilee) Micacchione of New Castle; two…