Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Charlotte Wilson, 84

Charlotte Louise Wilson, 83, of Wayne Twp. passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 18, 1937 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Chalmers and Ida (Weisz) Hazen. She was married to William “Bill” J. Wilson who died July 7, 1992. Charlotte worked for many years as a Practical Nurse at St. Francis Hospital in New Castle. She then worked at Fashion Bug in Franklin Twp. Charlotte attended the Park Alliance Church. She enjoyed quilting and cooking. Her most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include…


Charlotte Birtalan, 88

Charlotte Birtalan, 88, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born June 17, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late William S. and Emma R. Roth Kaldy. She was married to Benedict “Ben” Birtalan for 57 years until his death, September 29, 2009. Charlotte was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She formerly worked at Matthews Conveyor as a typist and at JC Penny’s. She later went on to work at the Grove City Bus Lines. Charlotte was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. A past…


Timothy W. Coulter, 66

Timothy W. Coulter, 66, of North Beaver Township passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a 10 day illness. Born January 26, 1954 in New Castle, he was the son of Clifford and Rosemary Mendt Coulter. He was married to Carol A. Midzie Coulter for 45 years. Tim was a former auto mechanic at E.J. Williams. He retired in 2019 from Superior Forge. He enjoyed auto racing and riding four wheelers. Tim was always willing to drop whatever he was doing to help family and friends who needed him. Survivors include his wife Carol at…


Angelo Aromatorio, 93

Angelo “Ang” Aromatorio, 93, of Allen Court, Wampum, strong and loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in a New Castle care center following a brief illness. Born April 28, 1927 in Wampum, he was the son of George and Jenny Aromatorio (Bennet). He was married to the late Lillian Aromatorio (Saad) on April 24, 1954 and was blessed with over 63 years of marriage. Hard work was a staple of his life. Ang started working at a paint factory while still in high school. His paycheck, being the oldest brother, went…


Ernest G. Reyna, 86

Ernest G. Reyna, 86, of Butler, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice Cabot following a short illness. Born May 25, 1934 in Tucson, AZ, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Garcia Reyna. He was married to Adela Elizondo Perez Reyna. Ernest was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from Civil Service at the Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Colorado, where he worked as an airplane parts shipper. An avid outdoorsman, “Grumpy” enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife Adela at home, two sons, Ernest…


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Violet E. Hennon, 68

Violet E. Hennon 68, formerly of Wayne Township, passed away on October 19, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Violet was born on October 25, 1951 in Ellwood City to Earl W. and Martha Eleanor Craven Hennon. She attended Shenango and Wayne Township schools, graduating from Ellwood City in 1969. Violet was the caregiver of her family, having lovingly and faithfully cared for her parents, sister, and niece whenever they were in need. Many cats and a few fortunate dogs also had the privilege of being loved and cared for. An ardent Christian, Violet was a member of…


Elek James Brown, 5

Elek James Brown, 5, of Franklin Township passed away  Saturday, October 17, 2020 unexpectedly of cardiac arrest at his residence. Born October 6, 2015 in Beaver, PA, he was the son of James A. and Shannon Kay Higgins Brown. Elek was a student at North Sewickley Church Pre-School. He loved numbers. He enjoyed Mario, painting, and leggos. Elek especially enjoyed time spent cooking with his mama. Survivors include grandparents, Cindy (Bud) Courson, Christi (Bob) Isabella, and Gary (Sandy) Brown; great-grandfather, Jim (Donna) Higgins; and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday October 21, 2020…


Delores Boydell, 88

Delores Boydell, 88, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born March 23, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Walter and Anita Delores (Ewing) Frishkorn.  She was married for more than 66 years to Donald Edward Boydell who died April 26, 2018. Delores graduated from Lincoln High School, class of 1950. After high school, she worked as a counter girl at Albert’s Drug store in Ellwood City, then moved across the street to begin a long career in banking, first with the…


Ronald Jack “The Mayor” Guy, 71

Ronald Jack “The Mayor” Guy, 71, of Chewton passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a short illness. Born November 30, 1948 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Neil A. and Shirley J. Kissick Guy . He was married to Karole J. Abate Guy on September 15, 1973. Jack graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966. He was employed as a millwright at the B&W for 21 years. Following B&W, he was employed at Medusa, Testmark Industries in East Liverpool, and most recently at Lowe’s in New Castle. An accomplished…


Stephen R. Weir, 59

Stephen R. Weir, 59, of North Sewickley Twp. formerly of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, October 12, 2020. Born February 11, 1961 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Willard and Shirley (Kolitz) Weir. Steve retired from the US Postal Service in 2013. He worked as a carrier and then in area maintenance departments. Steve graduated from Lincoln High School in 1979. Following graduation, he served in the Air Force for 4 years then served with the New Castle National Guard for many years. Steve was proud to be an “Ellwoodian” where…