Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Kathryn A. “Kay” McKim, 83, of Koppel passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital from an apparent heart attack. Born June 9, 1936 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Agnes (Blythe) Aldrich. She was married to Robert D. McKim who died in 1997. Kay graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1954. She retired from Reeves Bank in Beaver Falls. She had formerly worked as the Secretary in the Registrar’s Office at Geneva College for 18 years. Kay was a lifelong member of the Koppel United…

Dora May Kumrow, 90, formerly of North Beaver Twp. passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Masternick Memorial Home in New Middletown, Ohio following an extended illness. Born October 17, 1929 in Painesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Carl Albert and Lucy Elizabeth (Stickle) Wigley . She was married to William Herman Kumrow Sr. who died May 21, 1983. Dora May graduated from Mt Jackson High School. She retired in 1989 following 28 years of service as a Bus Driver for the Mohawk High School District. Dora was a member of the Chewton Christian…

John L. Cory Jr., 82, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born February 15, 1937 in Wampum, he was the son of the late John L. and Alyce (Allen) Cory Sr. He was married to Donna J. Swogger Cory for 62 years as they were married June 28, 1957. She survives. John retired from Medusa Cement Company. He was a member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. John was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary Post # 8106 in New Galilee….

Justine Croston, 89, of Koppel passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born May 10, 1930 in Philippi, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George and Virginia (Kennedy) Newman . She was married to Denver Croston who died in May of 1996. Justine was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. Survivors include two sons, Thurwood “Jim” (Barb) Croston of Texas, Randy (Lori) Croston of Ellwood City; two daughters, Karen Lash of Beaver Falls, Pamela (Barry) Cody of Wampum;…

Robert E. Godwin, 86, of Wampum passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Passavant Retirement Center in Zelienople. Born July 11, 1933 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Olga (Scmetheny) Godwin. He was married to Mary Bartley Godwin for 61 years as they were married November 1, 1958. She survives. Robert retired from the Port Authority of Allegheny County where he was a bus driver for 37 years. He was an active member of Dayspring Ministries where he was an usher and greeter. Robert served in the Army during the Korean War. He…

Donald Shoaf Sr., 89, formerly of North Beaver Twp. passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Edison Manor following a lengthy illness. Born March 6, 1930 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Ruth Shoaf Gibson. He was married to Shirley Mae Shoaf who passed away March 19, 2019. Donald retired from Babcock and Wilcox, Koppel following 31 years of service. He was a Veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. Survivors include three sons, John (Anna) Shoaf of Temecula, CA, Donald (January) Shoaf Jr.of Monaca, Marc (Missy) Shoaf of Koppel; ten grandchildren, Marc (Holly),…

Ronald John Kalac, 83, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington, PA. Born October 28, 1936 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Mary Kalac Smith. He was raised by his Uncle Al and Aunt Kay (the late Albert and Catherine (Kalac) Emilko) in Wurtemburg. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn (Meyer) Kalac and second wife, Teresa (McGowan) Kalac. Ron joined the US Army in 1954 and served his country for 20 years traveling the world serving in many overseas duty stations including…