Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Hazel L Fosnaught, 95, of Wayne Twp.passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver following a short illness. Born February 8, 1923 in Frisco, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Garnett Lewis Powell. She was married to Eugene W. Fosnaught Sr. for 48 years when he passed away March 17, 1990. Hazel retired as the store manager from Lawson’s Grocery Store in Ellwood City. She was a member of the Chewton Christian Church and a lifetime member of the Chewton Fire Department Auxiliary. Hazel was an avid Pirate fan and enjoyed crocheting,…

Larry W. Burns, 69, of Portersville Rd., Ellwood City passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at UPMC Passavant Hospital following a brief illness. Born September 19, 1949 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. Burns Sr. who passed away in 2014 and Helen Burns of Ellwood City. Larry was a CPA for over 30 years at Snodgrass Accounting. He was a Veteran of the Army, serving in Vietnam with the Military Police. He enjoyed hunting and cooking. In addition to his mother, survivors include two brothers, Kenneth E. (Peggy) Burns Jr., Randy (Patty) Burns; a…

Denis H. Boots, 66, of Ellwood City passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 17, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 2, 1952 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Donald D. and Ethel Hutchison Boots. A 1970 graduate of Riverside High School, Denny served in the US Air Force in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He retired from General Electric in Grove City. Denny enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping, and traveling to Alaska. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Diana Ecenrode Boots and their son, Nathan Boots, both of…

James P. Douglas, 83, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver. Born December 18, 1935 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Julia I. Laughlin Douglas. He was married to Donna Irwin Douglas who survives. Jim served as the Union President of Local # 8183 of the United Steelworkers of America for 29 years. He worked at St. Joe’s Zinc Corporation. Jim served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church. Jim enjoyed gardening and taking care of…

Gina J. Ferrucci, 90, of Wampum passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born May 5, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Camille Peltier Aniceti. She was married to Orlando T. Ferrucci for 41 years when he passed away January 12, 1990. Gina was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City and a member of the former St. Monica’s Parish in Wampum. She was an active member of the Christian Mothers Society at both churches. Gina was an…

John A. Kuczynski, 74, of Shenango Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry Twp. Born August 21, 1944 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Stanley M. and Mary Ann Bober Kuczynski. He was married to Jerilynne Barton Kuczynski for 46 years. She survives. John retired from Koppel Steel where he was an electrician. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City and the former St. Monica’s Parish in Wampum. John was a Veteran of the Army and a member of the Polish Falcons in New…

Ruth Ann Eichler, 54, of Beaver Falls died Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence. Born December 9, 1964 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of Jesse and Suzanne Hall Eichler. Ruth was a people person, she always had a smile on her face and enjoyed life to the fullest. Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Cox of New Castle; siblings, Suzy (Gary) Clemmer and Dell Eichler, both of Beaver Falls; and three grandchildren, Halee, Sophyah, and Persephany. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 6 from 2 pm until the time of the memorial service at 4 pm at the…

Gail C. Kerry, 77, of Portersville passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh surrounded by his loving family. Born January 2, 1941 in Portersville, he was the son of the late Roy W. and Velda Young Kerry. He was married to Gena Creech Kerry who survives. They had been together for 16 years. Gail and his family owned and successfully operated Kerry Coal Company which he enjoyed. He graduated from Lincoln High School, loved his church, and was a member of the First Church of God in Ellwood City. His family remembers him with…

David A. Bailey, 71, of North Sewickley Twp., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his residence. Born November 20, 1947 in Grantsville, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn Sears Bailey. He was married for 49 years to Catherine Deal Bailey who survives. David worked at IPSCO, Koppel Steel and was a Veteran of the Army. He attended the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City. David enjoyed camping and wood working. His most cherished time was spent with his family, especially his grandson. In addition to his wife, Cathy,…

Tanya Jean Andrews Ables, 45, of Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2018 from a heart attack at Forbes Regional Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 7, 1973 in Danville, Indiana, Tanya was the daughter of Al and Dorothy Snyder Andrews of Ellwood City. Tanya graduated in 1991 from Lincoln High School where she played softball and was a member of the Marching Band. She was the owner of the former “Especially For You Salon” and currently was a stylist at “Designs by Rose” in Ellwood City. She also bartended at the Saxon Club. Tanya…