Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Betty L. Kirkwood, 82, of Bradenton Florida (formerly of Wampum) passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following an extended illness. Born March 6, 1939 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Helen Goehring Gabler. She was married to the late John E. Kirkwood. He passed in 2005. Survivors include daughter, Lynda (John) Frum of Wampum; son, John E. Kirkwood, Jr. of Wampum; three sisters, Ida Matthews of Slippery Rock, Nancy Noto of Florida and Shirley Maxwell of Ellwood City; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She…

Timothy Lee Krepps, 67, of Beaver Falls passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 unexpectedly at his residence. Born November 10, 1953 in Salem, OH, he was the son of the late John “Jack” and Lillian First Krepps. He was married to Mary Woroszylo Krepps on June 5, 1993. Tim was employed by ARCONIC the former Traco in Cranberry for many years and also was currently employed by the Sewickley Country Club. He was a Cleveland Browns fan. Survivors include his wife Mary; two brothers, Thomas Krepps of Homeworth OH and Terry Krepps of Salem, OH; two step sons Dale (Stacy)…

Matthew W. Ferrante, 59, of Ellwood City, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Edison Manor following a year long battle with ALS. Born August 13, 1961 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Lou Lembo Ferrante. Matt was a graduate of Lincoln High School and worked as a landscaper. He enjoyed reading. Survivors include longtime girlfriend, Paige Yarzebinski and her two sons Chucky and Ryan; two sisters, Valarie Viccari of Ellwood City, Lu Ann (Jeff) Myers of New Kensington; two brothers, Nicholas (Linda Guthrie) Ferrante of West Pittsburg and Anthony (Stacey Ierino) Ferrante…

Jean A. McQuiston, 93, of Wampum passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. Born October 14, 1927 in Slippery Rock, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Elizabeth Ann Kenny Shelatree. Jean graduated from Wampum High School in 1945. She worked as an office manager for B&W for many years and also was the Wampum Tax Collecter for 18 years. Jean loved working on her house and in the yard, and always kept it in good shape. She enjoyed the NFL and College Basketball and especially enjoyed running football pools with her friends and family. Jean had a…

Ronald A. Chill, 75, of Chewton passed away the evening of Friday, August 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born February 10, 1946 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Eleanor Chill. He was married to Kathleen L. Chill for 55 years. Ron loved his family, and everyone was family to him, from his immediate and extended family, to his golf and fishing buddies, to his neighbors. He was one to always love a celebration. We now celebrate his memory by thinking of all of the good times spent together over a lifetime….

Antonia ”Toni” M. Moser, 76, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Quality Life Services in Grove City, PA. “Toni”, as she was affectionately called, was born on December 22, 1944, in Ellwood City, PA., to the late Anthony “Tim” and Margaret “Magie” Nicholson Casuccio. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962 with honors, and was a majorette for the school band, a skilled baton twirler. She was of Christian faith. Toni held various jobs throughout her life. During high school and into her young adult years, she modeled for Edmin’s Clothing in Ellwood City….

Robert J. Cosgrove, 57, of Enon Valley passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 30, 2021. Born June 8, 1964 in New Castle, he was the “perfect” son of the late James and Arlene P. Reichert Cosgrove. Rob was a lifelong farmer. He was a current member of Bethel Church where he served on the Board of Trustees. He was affectionately known as the “Corn Fairy” because he delivered sweet corn to everyone. Rob was a kind man and his most cherished moments were spent with his family. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Stacy Hawke Cosgrove; three daughters, Michelle…

Michael Domenic DeLisio, 64, of Albuquerque, New Mexico (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born March 8, 1957 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Dominic and Dorothy Albert DeLisio. Mike graduated from Lincoln High School and then from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Political Science. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served as a 1st Lieutenant. Survivors include his son Matthew (Lesley) DeLisio of Pittsburgh; four sisters, Rose Marie (Joe) Farney, Antoinette (Ted) Householder, Carmelia (Bill) Fury, Dee (Larry) Anthony and two brothers, Tony (Carol)…

Irvin “Irv” H. Summers, 86, of Wampum, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born on Jan. 6, 1935 in Bessemer, Pennsylvania to the late Wilbur and Helen (Brown) Summers. He married his high school sweetheart, Dolores (Brodbeck) Summers on August 24, 1957. They were married for 63 years. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, supporting them in all of their extracurricular activities. In 1952, Irv graduated from Mt. Jackson High School and continued his education with a certification in electronics from DeVry University, Chicago,…