Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Thomas L. Poholsky, 75, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Butler. Born April 28, 1945 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Albert W. and Joan M. Lloyd Poholsky. Thomas was a graduate of Lincoln High School and also attended Penn State University. He was a Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Hollister in the Subic Bay during the Vietnam War. He was an employee at the B&W for many years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing at Kennerdell, and Lake Chautauqua. Thomas…

Earla M. Hardy, 59, of North Beaver Township was called home to God on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born September 11, 1961 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Sarah Curry Hardy with whom she resided, and the late William Hardy Sr. Earla was a member of Victory Christian Center. She spent many years employed by AT&T, as the lead trainer in New Castle, and then as a manager in Baltimore, MD. She was an accomplished softball player for the Keeley Fancy Fillies, winning MVP in the playoffs even though her team lost; and she later found great joy…

Sue Elaine Marshall, 84, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born April 19, 1936 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late James and Jeanne Remley Cooper. She was married to Robert C. Marshall who passed on September 22, 2004. Sue was a 1954 graduate of Shenango High School and a 1957 graduate of Butler Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She was proud to be a registered nurse and blessed to have many lifelong friends from her years in nurses’ training. Sue held many jobs as an RN including at Blaw-Knox…

Paul F. “Fred” Kosior, 84, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following a short illness. Born July 20, 1936 in Chewton, he was the son of the late Edward and Sophie Modliszewski Kosior. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Russell Trucking for over 30 years. Fred was a member of the former St. Monica’s in Wampum and a current member of Holy Redeemer. He was a member and past president of the Chewton P.N.A. Fred was involved with the Kosior Brother Race Team. Survivors include many loving nieces and nephews and their families….

George G. Russell Sr., 90, of New Galilee, passed on Tuesday January 12, 2021 under the gentle care of the Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center. George was the patriarch of a large family, a pillar in the church and community, and well loved and respected by many. He was born on March 11, 1930 in Beaver Falls to the late Nathaniel and Viola Russell. George was a member of the Beaver Falls High School Class of 1948. After graduation, George enlisted in the Army and served for our country in the Korean War. Upon returning home, George met his beloved…

Marjorie M. Buchanan, 94, of Wampum passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Avalon Place following an extended illness. Born February 21, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John N. and Verna Fairbanks Knight. She was married to the late Wendell J. Buchanan who passed on October 9, 1970. Marjorie was a an active member of First Assembly of God Church in New Castle. She retired from K-Mart after 30 years of service as a cashier. Marjorie enjoyed traveling with her sisters to Florida for the strawberry festival. She liked country and gospel music. Survivors…

Gerald J. “Jerry” Matus, 81, of Wampum, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence. Born June 2, 1939 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John and Alferetta “Freddie” Aloe Matus. Jerry was the owner and operator of Matus Service Center and Auto Sales in Wampum. He was a well known race car driver and four time track champion at Lernerville Speedway. He was a helicopter and airplane pilot, he also instructed and flew ultralights. In Jerry’s free time, he enjoyed going to the casino. Survivors include two daughters, Sonya (Jim) Mangino, Sherry (Kevin)…

Cornelia J. Salak, 94, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born January 24, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Crawford Allen. She was married to John J. Salak. He passed on August 14, 1994. Cornelia was a current member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grand and great granchildren. Survivors include two sons, Thomas J Salak with whom she resided, Michael (LuAnne) Salak of New Castle; daughter, Donna J. Salak of New Castle; three grandchildren, and two…