Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Edward Partridge, 98, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Shenango On The Green in New Wilmington following a one year illness. Born October 11, 1921 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Louis and Rose (McCague) Partridge. Mr. Partridge was the owner of Partridge Jewelry in Ellwood City for many years and a member of the former Knox Presbyterian Church. Ed earned three Bronze Stars during WWII serving as a Staff Sergeant with the Engineer Construction Brigade. He was instrumental in forming the Ellwood City Church Softball League and the Ellwood City Church…

Marie A. Wiley, 97, of Shenango Twp. passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Golden Hills Nursing Home in New Castle. Born February 12, 1923 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Richey) Stickle. She was married to Harold R. Wiley Sr. who died September 20, 2000. Marie was a longtime member of the Center Presbyterian Church where she was involved with the Lois Morris Circle and the Homemaker’s Club. A former member of the Laurel Adult Travel Club, Marie enjoyed many trips with the group. She worked at Hillview Manor Nursing Home…

Catherine I. Jaskolka, 80, of North Sewickley Twp., Ellwood City passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Chewton, the daughter of the late Andrew and Balvine (Modliszewski) Rychlicki. Catherine graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and active with the Christian Mothers Society. She was also the secretary at the church, retiring following 42 years of loyal service. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Carl E. Jaskolka; three sons, John (Vicki) Jaskolka of Stoneboro, Jim Jaskolka of Mercer, Joel…

Joann Novakovich, 59, of New Beaver Boro passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born December 31, 1960 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Mrkva) Novakovich. Joann graduated from Lincoln High School in 1978. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and sewing. She loved going to the beach. Joanne was known as the jokester of the family. She had an honest and big caring heart. She cherished time spent with her family. Survivors include a son, Chris Novakovich and his…

Raymond C. Jackson, 90, of Newport Road, Wampum passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. Born January 8, 1930 in New Castle, he was the eldest son of the late Robert B. And Eleanor R. (McKinley) Jackson Sr. He was married to Maryann Zultowski Jackson for 63 years. In addition to his wife, Maryann, survivors include a son, Thomas E Jackson of Wampum; three daughters , Jeanne Pittavino of Cranberry Twp, Janet (John) Emig of Poland, OH, and Peggy (Stephen) Needler of Aledo, TX; a sister, Thelma J. McMillen…

John H. “Bud” Emerick Jr., 92, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born December 14, 1927 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John H. and Ida Rae (Marion) Emerick Sr. Bud graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945. A veteran, he served as a Second Lieutenant with the Combat Engineers during WW II dealing with the reconstruction in Germany. In 1965, Bud founded J&R Emerick Inc. in Ellwood City which provided steel fabrication. He was the superintendent at Ellwood Iron and Wire for many years. Bud enjoyed…

Bruce L. Drotleff Sr., 64, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his home from an apparent heart attack. Born February 28, 1956 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William and Anna Mae (Householder) Drotleff. He was married to Karen Tanner Drotleff for 18 years as they were married September 15, 2001. She survives. Bruce worked for PA Department of Transportation out of Lawrence County. He was also a self employed farmer. He loved farming, especially making straw, hay and grain and raising chickens. He enjoyed gardening. Bruce also enjoyed…

Elizabeth F. “Betty” Smith, 84, formerly of Fombell, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Passavant Retirement Community following a brief illness. Born November 3, 1935 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Margaret F. Nye Bunney Sr. She was married to Leroy E. “Cub” Smith for 52 years when he passed away in 2010. Betty was a 1954 graduate of Lincoln High School. She obtained her LPN from Beaver County Community College where after she began her career at the Ellwood City Hospital until her retirement in 1997. She was a member of…