Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

A prominent Ellwood City Dentist, Dr. Charles W. Marion, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at home. He had practiced dentistry for 52 years. Born February 10, 1932, Dr. Marion graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. While attending high school, he worked in the dental office of his Uncle, Dr. C.R. Carnahan, after school and on weekends. This was an inspiration for him to become a Dentist. He then attended Geneva College for 2 years and then transferred to the University of Pittsburgh for 1 year. After that year, he was drafted into the Army. With his prior…

William E. “Bill” Corbin, 70, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver after a month long illness. Born March 16, 1950 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late William Corbin and Ada Guidice Pangan. He was married to Lori Kosior for 22 years. Bill was a Veteran of the Navy, serving in Vietnam. He attended both Beaver Falls and Blackhawk High Schools. He was a retired Social Science teacher in Georgia, and recently worked at Center One in Beaver Falls. Bill was Catholic by faith. He enjoyed time spent…

Jason William Cooper, 40, of Bayard Iowa passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Born February 22, 1980 in New Castle, he was the son of William Lawrence and Jackie Rae Patterson Cooper. Jason was a graduate of VO-Tech High School in New Castle. He worked as a welder at New Way Trucks. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jason had a love for all animals. His favorite moments were spent with his children. Survivors include his parents William and Jackie of North Beaver Township; two sons, Braydin and Hunter Cooper and…

Jennifer Anne Houk, 39, of Wexford passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Born December 1, 1980 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the Clyde W. Houk of St. Petersburg, FL and Andrea Schenker Houk of Ellwood City. Jennifer was a 1999 graduate of Lincoln High School. She attended Gannon University in Erie, where she obtained her Bachelors degree in business in 2003. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. Jen loved to cook, exercise, and go to the beach. Besides her parents, survivors include her grandmother, Joyce Stander of Ellwood City; three…

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…