Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Clara E. Brown, 88, of Northview Estates, Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center following a rich and full life. A lifetime resident of Ellwood City, she was born February 5, 1930. Clara was the daughter of the late Gerald R. and Agnes M. Hahn Conner . She was married for 47 years to Robert O. Brown who passed away July 3, 2005. Clara graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. A registered nurse, she worked in the Maternity Department of the former Mary Evans/Ellwood City Hospital for 33 years. She was a…

Anita Gillespie, 86, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born March 23, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Floyd W. and Anita D. Ewing Frishkorn . She was married to Don Gillespie who passed away in 1997. Anita graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. She retired from the Ellwood City Hospital after 27 years of service. She had previously worked at Calgon for 4 years. Anita was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed quilting and going on vacations and cruises. Her most cherished time was…

Sylvia J. Umstead, 58, of Shenango Twp. passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her residence following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Born October 25,1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ernest D. Carter and Evelyn Irene Hulley Carter. She was married to Dennis E. Umstead for 25 years. He survives. Sylvia enjoyed bowling and playing darts. She also enjoyed dirt track racing and wrestling. Sylvia was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. In addition to her husband, Dennis, survivors include two sons, Nathan L. (Jeremy) Troup and Nickalis K. Umstead, both of New Castle; two…

Doris C. Rosado, 51, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 25, 1967 in New York City, New York, she was the daughter of the late Efrain and Irene Kennedy Rosado. Doris loved being a full time mother. She cherished time spent with her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her companion of 17 years, June Thompson; two daughters, Arianna Gonzalez and her husband Andres Gonzalez of Ellwood City, Ashley Thompson and her husband Robert Kricos of Coraopolis; two sons, Bradley Thompson and his wife…

Lois Ellen (McCandless) Nye went home to her Lord and Savior after a brief illness on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Lois was born on July 9, 1933 in Pine Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to Harold and Olive(Lutz) McCandless. She was the youngest of six children: Betty Luntz, Gerald (Pete), Harold (Howdie), Richard (Dick), and Peggy Beers. After her mother passed away when Lois was six months of age, she was raised by her Aunt Emma Gehm of Evans City, PA. Lois was a 1951 graduate of Evans City High School. After high school, she went on to graduate from Butler…

Raymond C. Clyde, 59, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 with his loving wife and children at his side at The Good Samaritan Hospice following a short illness Born September 15, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond C. and Frances Eileen Sobczak Clyde. He was married to Kim Nagel Clyde for 37 years, she survives. Ray attended Riverside High School. He retired from the PA Department of Transportation out of Beaver County following 35 years of service as a heavy equipment operator. He loved being with his family and cherished times spent…

Donna J. Guy Shaffer, 86, of West Pittsburg passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at Rhodes Estates following an illness. Born July 21, 1932 in Keeley, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Essie Hairhoger Mahon. She was preceded in death by her husbands, David E. Guy in 1986 and James H. Shaffer in 2009 and a grandson, Aaron Guy. Donna graduated from Wampum High School in 1949. She was a member of the West Pittsburgh Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, David J. (Cathy) Guy of South Beaver Twp., Dennis (Elaine) Guy of Warrensburg, Missouri; and siblings,…

Elsie M. Moore, 92, of Portersville passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, November 2, 2018. Born August 24, 1926 in Center Twp., Butler Co., she was the daughter of the late Roy W. and Velda Young Kerry. She was married for 51 years to Frank E. Moore who passed away December 18, 2002. A consummate mother and homemaker, Elsie was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals, baking pies and having dinner parties for her family and friends. Elsie had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of the First Church of God in Ellwood City. She…

Charles Carl Meeker Sr., 68, of Chewton passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 21, 1949 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Calvin and Elenor (Neal) Meeker. He was married to Lori Tillia Meeker for 24 years. She survives. Carl served with the 6th Battalion, 84th Artillery in the Army in Vietnam. He also served with the Philadelphia Army Reserves. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chewton. Carl enjoyed historical medieval reenacting and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his wife,…

Keith E. Price, 94, formerly a Castlewood resident for 69 years, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Avalon Nursing Center. He was born January 13, 1924 in Ellwood City. He was married to Margaret L. Newton Price for 69 years when she passed away September 13, 2017. Keith retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company following 37 years of service. He was a member and Deacon at the Center United Presbyterian Church. A Veteran of the Navy, Keith served during WWII. He coached the Castlewood Baseball Team in the North County League for 47 years. For his dedication…