Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Ina M. Strealy, 84, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Blair Personal Care Home. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born August 2, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William and Pauline (Guy) Lambright. Ina was affiliated with the Chewton Christian Church. She loved doing crafts, sewing, and quilting. She was a faithful and dedicated Pirate fan. Ina’s love for the Lord our Savior showed in all she did and said. Ina’s love for her children and grandchildren was immeasurable! She cherished each and every one of them. She…

Mary Lou Krosovic, 86, of Ellwood City (formerly of Wampum) passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Haven Nursing Home in New Castle. Born November 21, 1933 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Tilda Petti Santelli. She was married to Robert A. Krosovic who passed away in 2001. Mary Lou was a graduate of Wampum High School. She retired from Geneva College in 1994 following 24 years as a secretary. She was a member of the former St. Monica’s and current member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Mary Lou was a…

Janice H. Wawrzynski, 54, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 5, 2020 at her residence. Born August 4, 1966 in Rochester, she was the daughter of Albert Spratley of Ellport and Nancy Hall Spratley of Ellwood. She was formerly married to Michael Wawrzynski of Ellwood. Janice attended Lincoln High School. She formerly worked at the Kimmels Bakery in Ellwood and was also a caregiver for a period of time. She belonged to the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Beaver Falls. Janice enjoyed puzzle books, coloring, reading her bible, and times spent with her family. Survivors besides her parents…

Nola J. Mainwaring (Nee Hazen), 86 years, 11 months and 25 days of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, September 30. Born October 5, 1933 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Dallas E. and Mary Seaburn Hazen . She was married to the late Morris Mainwaring. Nola was retired from the Blair Nursing Home where she worked as an LPN. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church where she also taught Sunday School. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star #212. Nola enjoyed visits from her many family members, cooking for…

Brant Cooper, 55, of Marion Township went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Heritage Valley in Beaver. Born December 18, 1964 in Ellwood City, he was the son of John Sr. and Betty Hawke Cooper of Fombell. He was married to Janice Douglas Cooper. Brant was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed muscle cars. Prior to being paralyzed, he loved his job as a carpenter. His children and grandchildren gave him the greatest joy. Along with his wife and parents, survivors include two daughters, Jaclyn (Mark) Reader…

William G. O’Brien, 90, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. Born November 1, 1929 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late George and Grace Stiefel O’Brien. He was married to Mary Joan O’Brien until her death on June 26, 2006. Bill was a graduate of Lincoln High School. A veteran, serving four years in the Navy. He retired from the B & W in Beaver Falls after 37 years, working as the coal drawer inspector. An avid Steeler fan, he played football throughout his life, as a…

Joyce M. Kraynak, 71 of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her residence. Born March 22, 1949 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy Chapman Newton . She was married to Ron Kraynak for 46 years, he survives. Joyce owned and operated the Homestead Bar in Ellwood City for 10 years. She was a member of the Keystone II women’s pool team and the treasurer of the pool league. She was a bus driver for the Ellwood City School District. Joyce attended the First Baptist Church in Ellwood City. She…

James A. Gallaher Sr., 84, of Franklin Township passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia in Cabot following a brief illness. Born December 11, 1935 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John Glenn and Pearl Young Gallaher. James was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. He retired as a master machinist; first from Blaw-Knox Manufacturing in Ellwood City and from HerrVoss until his retirement. James liked to be outdoors, hunt, and fish. He was a Steelers fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include four…

Mabel R. Householder, 94, of New Beaver Borough, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Providence Care Center following a short illness. Born January 27, 1926, in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late Russell F. and Annie Bessell Murphy. She was married to Raymond Householder who passed away on December 4, 1962. Mabel graduated from Wampum High School in 1943. She was a member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church where she served as a deacon and assistant treasurer. Mabel retired from Vital Records after 20 years of service. She was a former tax collector in New Beaver Borough. Mabel was…

Helen Louise Dripps, 96, joined her Savior on September 22, 2020. Helen had spent the last six months of her life at Locust Grove Retirement Village, Mifflin, PA. Helen was born in Wampum, PA on November 12, 1923 to William Frederick Galbreath and Alice May (Mollenkopf) Galbreath. Her children fondly remember having much fun together as a family. She would resist playing fox’n geese in the snow and then finally relenting when everyone begged for her presence. We enjoyed long games of Monopoly and hot cups of cocoa with toast when weather was too cold to go outside. In the…