Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Carol L. Hogue, 83, of Wayne Township passed away unexpectedly in her home Thursday, July 9th, 2021. She was born on May 4th, 1938 in Ellwood City, a daughter of Howard and Lilabelle (Weingartner) Weisz. She married Fred Hogue on July 1, 1960. He died on July 8th, 2021. She was reunited with him in heaven less than twenty four hours after his death. They spent 61 years together on earth and are now together for eternity. Carol graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956. Carol was a teller for the Ellwood Federal, she retired from Pennsylvania American Water where…

Frederick E. Hogue, 86, of Wayne Township passed away peacefully Thursday, July 8th, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Oakland. He was born on July 4th, 1935 in Ellwood City, a son of the late Raymond Hogue and Mabel Hogue (Strouse) He married Carol L. Hogue on July 1, 1960. She died on July 9th, 2021. He was reunited with her in heaven less than twenty four hours after his death. They spent 61 years together on earth and are now together for eternity. Fred graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army and…

Carol L. Emerick, 91, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born December 27, 1929 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Ali Henderson Aiken. She was married to the late John H. Emerick for 70 years when he passed away March 21, 2020. Carol graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the First Christian Church in Ellwood City. She enjoyed golfing. Carol loved family and life. Survivors include two sons, John H. Emerick III and his wife Chris of Ellwood City, and Randall…

  I am Kenneth Eugene Hartzel. My best friend, housekeeper and lover born August 29, 1947, went to be with her father and mother on July 4, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA after a brief illness. Her father and mother, Clyde A. and Elsie E. McKinney preceded her in passing. Donna Jean is survived by her brother Clyde A. Jr, myself her husband of nearly 50 years, and daughter Amy Synnamyn. Her family was at her bedside and holding her hand as she passed onto her next journey. Donna enjoyed quilting and knitting and created many items for…

Teri Beeler Plassmeyer, 61, of Ellwood City passed away June 29, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Teri has continued her kindness through the gift of life by becoming an organ donor. Born September 5, 1959 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late David McKim and  Z. Ann Cook McKim who passed away in 2017. Teri had formerly worked at Beatrice Foods in Ellwood and most recently at Aldo’s Foods in Hopewell. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan. Teri enjoyed going for Harley rides with Ron especially to the wineries. Her most cherished time was spent with…

Frank N. Yoho Jr., 81 of Wayne Township went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2021, after a prolonged illness. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Frank N. Yoho Sr. and Hannah M. (Grant) Yoho, as well as his brother John L. Yoho and his spouse Beverly Ann (Huffman) Yoho. Frank is survived by his three children, Lisa R. (Yoho) Swift (Gary) of Cranberry Township, PA, Kimberly S. Yoho of Columbiana, OH, and Frank D. Yoho (Melinda) of Aliquippa, PA and his special friend Patty Freed of Wampum, PA. Frank served in the Army during the…

G. Eileen Shearer, 98, of New Beaver Borough, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 26 at her residence. She was born December 13, 1922 in the Wampum area,to the late Clarence and Geraldine (Cook) Boots. She was married to Charles (Chuck) Shearer for 78 years. He preceded her in death on September 9, 2020. Eileen was an active member of First Assembly of God in New Castle. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed decorative painting and art work. Eileen enjoyed spending time with her husband, Chuck, and family during…

Francisco “Frank” “Mr. Z”, Zayas Jr., 74, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at VA Medical Center – Oakland following a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 12, 1947 in San Juan, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Francisco Sr. and Dolores Cuba Zayas. He and Jan Dargis Zayas were married in Jamaica 16 years ago. Francisco served in the USMC during the Vietnam War at the Marine Barracks Sabana Seca, in Puerto Rico. Frank was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and many Marksmanship Badges. He retired from General Motors…

Anastasia M. Groves, 88, of Wampum passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born August 18, 1932 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Modliszewski Zak. She was married to Lawrence E. Groves. He passed in 1996. She was a member of the Polish White Eagles, Red Hats, Amvets, and the New Castle Eagles Club. Anastasia loved gardening, camping, sewing, and playing bingo. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah (Harry) Altman of Navarre, FL, Susan (Carl) Latimer of Ellwood City;…

Jackie Lynn Biega, 54, of Chewton passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 23, 1967 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of Howard D. and Linda Lee Harker. She was married to Anthony J. Biega for over 20 years. Jackie was a current member of the Victory Family Church in Cranberry. She was a member of the Chewton Volunteer Fire Department. Jackie was the first female fire chief in Lawrence County history. She also was an Ellwood City Youth Baseball Coach. Jackie enjoyed…