Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Sarah A. (Crespo) Olayer McCready, 93, of New Beaver Boro passed away surrounded by her loving family Monday, October 21, 2019 at her home following a short illness. Born January 1, 1926 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie (Moran) Crespo . She was married to Joseph Olayer who died November 6, 1983 and then S. Wells McCready who died July 2, 2007. Sarah was a homemaker and caretaker for the elderly. She was a member of the former St. Monica Parish in Wampum and currently a member of Holy Redeemer in Ellwood City….

Ruth M. Baker, 99, of Denny Schill Manor, Ellwood City passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Northview Estates following a brief illness. Born March 20, 1920 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Lake Stewart and Dorothea (Donnan) MacNab. She was married to Robert M. Baker who passed away in 1981. Ruth, along with her husband, owned and operated the North Side Market and the Newton General Store for many years. She graduated from New Castle High School and Westminster College. Ruth was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the Ellwood…

Robert J. Altman, 82, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2019 in the Emergency Room of UPMC – Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Born May 28, 1937 in Cabot, Butler County, he was the son of the late Mont C.”Mike” and Leona (Bowser) Altman. He was married to Glenda L. (McDonald) Altman for 66 years when she passed away December 1, 2017. Bob retired from Medusa Cement Company following 43 years of service. He attended the First Baptist Church on Maitland Lane in New Castle. Bob enjoyed going to the casinos. Survivors include two daughters,…

Jeffrey L. Evans, 64, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at St. John Health Care in Mars following a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 13, 1955 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late James D. and Betty Ruth (Main) Evans. Jeff was a graduate of Riverside High School, Class of 1973. He thoroughly enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles and was also an avid outdoorsman. His most cherished time was spent with his friends and family. Survivors include a daughter, Breelynn K. Evans of Cowansville, PA; two sisters, Patty Blatchford of North Carolina,…

Robert G. Barnett, 76 of Windsor Locks, CT, died on October 15, 2019. Born on April 3, 1943, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John M. Barnett and Mildred V. (Hall) Barnett. He was also predeceased in death by a sister, Judith A. Barnett. Never married, Bob is survived by his sister, Andrea L. Wilson (Rick) of Franklin, PA, his nieces, Shelley A. Carson (Kevin) of West DesMoines, IA and Monica S. Cross (Joe) of DesMoines, IA, thirteen great nephews and nieces and one great-great nephew and one great-great niece. Spending his childhood in Ellwood City,…

Robert W. “Sky” King, 71, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born January 19, 1948 in Springfield, OH, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Ruth M. Shoff King. He was married to Linda King for 45 years, she survives. Sky graduated from Lincoln High School class of 1966. He formerly owned and operated Pizza King on 2nd St. in Ellwood City. He currently worked at Home Depot in Chippewa and previously at B & W. He joined the National Guard after high school. Sky enjoyed trips to the…

Dr. Mary Ann DiBiagio-Suppa, 61, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital with her family by her side. Born to Dr. Anthony DiBiagio and the late Dollie (Haag) DiBiagio on October 22, 1957,  Mary Ann was a graduate of Riverside High School, Gannon University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Dr. Mary Ann has been a family physician in Ellwood City for over 36 years. During this time she had the honor of caring for her patients and our community with abounding love and compassion. Along with her membership in numerous…

John “Jack” Jennings, 90, formerly of Fombell passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Northview Estates following a brief illness. Born October 25, 1928 in Franklin Twp., he was the son of the late James and Marjorie Galbreath Jennings . He was married for 63 years to Doris M. Drushel Jennings who passed away May 3, 2016. Jack retired in 1987 from Babcock and Wilcox where he worked in the Hot Finish Department. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946. Jack served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion. He was a…

Anthony “Junior” Rockar III, 58, of Darlington Twp., New Galilee died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was involved in a motor vehicle accident in New Galilee. Born August 9, 1961 in New Brighton, he was the son of Anthony Rockar Jr. of Darlington Twp. and the late Delores Zack Rockar. He was married to Marilyn Sypolt Rockar who survives. Anthony worked for Big Beaver Boro in the road maintenance department. He was a member of the VFW in New Galilee and the LMBA. Junior was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his father and wife, survivors…

Ted B. Householder, 92, of Fombell passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Northview Estates. Ted was born August 5, 1927 in Ellwood City, to the late Vincent and Mollie Treece Householder. He married the former Sally Lou Gillespie Householder June 30, 1950 and was married for 66 years prior to her death in 2017. Ted attended Lincoln High School and was first employed at U.S. Steel in Ellwood prior to his enlistment as a U.S. Marine during World War II. He worked as a fitter at Aetna-Standard (Blaw-Knox) for nearly forty years until the Ellwood operation closed. Farming always…