Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Donald Merle Spiker, 86, of Franklin Twp. passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center following a brief illness. Born July 4, 1932 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harvey and Mary McConnell Spiker. He was married to Mary Hutchison Spiker for 64 years when she passed away January 14, 2018. Don retired in 1989 from AT&T where he had been a Communications Tech for 20 years. He was a member and former Sunday School teacher at the Free Methodist Church. A Veteran of the Army, Don served from 1953-1955. He enjoyed…

William H. Tillia Jr., 85, of Martin Rd., New Castle (Princeton) passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at the Southwest General Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio following a brief illness. Born June 22, 1933 in Portersville, he was the son of the late William H. and Mary Elva Cornelius Tillia Sr. He was married to Betty Croco Tillia for 65 years who survives. Bill retired in 1986 from Babcock and Wilcox, Koppel Works where he was a mechanic for 30 years. He was a member of the Portersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. He and Betty enjoyed spending their winters in…

Susie D. Downey, 62, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at her residence. Born January 21, 1956 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Louise Welsh Davis. Susie loved to read and cherished time spent with family. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Ernie E. Downey, son, James E. Downey of Wampum; sister, Laurie Davis of Florida; brother, George Davis of Michigan; two grandchildren, Hazen and Harlee Anderson; her mother in law, Marion Downey of New Beaver Boro and many loving in-laws, nieces…

Donna J Gallaugher, 78, of Zelienople passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 following a brief illness. Born April 17, 1940 in Ernest, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Erma Bennett Clark . She was married to Edward Gallaugher Sr. who passed away May 8, 1995. Donna graduated from Zelienople High School. She worked at the former Ames in Ellwood City. She was a former member of the Park Gate Baptist Church. Donna was a member and past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star. She was an avid Bingo player. Survivors include three sons, Brian…

Kathy Jo “KJ” Frelin, 69, of Wampum, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born May 8, 1949 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Marion K. Pisani Frelin. KJ graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967. In her heyday, she was an accomplished softball player who won many state championships. She retired as an Executive Chef having worked in Georgia and Texas. She loved all animals, especially horses. KJ was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Survivors include two sisters, Anita Bauer…

Virginia Montozzi, 95, of Villa Maria, formerly of Wampum passed away the morning of Monday, August 27, 2018 at her residence with family at her side. She had been in good health until suffering a stroke on August 2. Born September 6, 1922 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Anna Leopardo Montozzi. Virginia graduated from Wampum High School and then received an Associate Degree from Garfield Business Institute of Beaver Falls. She was a Sales Correspondent for Babcock & Wilcox Co in Beaver Falls. She also worked as an accountant for the McGuire Memorial Home…

Randy P. Kirchel, 59, of Wampum Rd., Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) died Friday, August 24, 2018. Born June 21, 1959 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of Edward P. and Marilyn Safreed Kirchel of Wayne Twp. Randy attended Ellwood City Schools and graduated from Lawrence County Vo Tech in 1977. He worked for the past 45 years with his father at Kirchel’s Auto. Randy was an active member of the Moose Lodge in Ellwood. He enjoyed camping and boating. Randy was a friend to many and will be sorely missed. In addition to his parents, survivors include a son,…

Rev. Donald Shellenberger, 91, of Ellwood City passed into eternal life on August 24, 2018. Donald served in the US Navy in the South Pacific on the landing ship LST 1106. Later he worked for Babcock and Wilcox Co. as the Chief of Plant Security for 31 years. He served as Pastor of Bennetts Run United Methodist church for six years. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, his sister, Joanne Cowie, and his brother, Paul Shellenberger. He is survived by his children, Lawrence Shellenberger, Donna Mayhew, Allen Shellenberger, Wanda Shellenberger, Peggy Rudisill and his sister, June Lewis….

Alice M. Cole, 93, formerly of Cole Rd. (Wayne Twp.) passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Springfield, Ohio on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Born February 20, 1925 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late George and Ettie O. Bowden Hobel . She was married for 65 years to David W. Cole who passed away December 22, 2007. Alice was a member of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Ladies Association. She enjoyed sewing, reading, traveling and playing cards. Her most cherished time…

Esther Matilda Elizabeth “Betty” Gwin, 93, of North Beaver Township Passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. Mrs. Gwin was born May 8, 1925, in Bury St. Edmunds at Suffolk, England, the daughter of Harold V. and Ada C. Ross. She was a 1940 graduate of Ardleigh Green School, Hornchurch, Essex, England. It was in Bury St. Edmunds that she met the love of her life, Harold Lee Gwin, an American soldier with the U.S. Army Air Force stationed at Rougham Air Base in World War II. They married in 1945…