Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Jill (Thellman) Romanoski, 67, of Koppel passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a long courageous battle with cancer. Her husband of 40 years, Darl L. Romanoski preceded her in death 9 years ago to the day as he died December 21, 2010. Born November 7, 1952 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Rebecca (Huffman) Thellman. Jill graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the Koppel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed hosting Steeler parties. Jill remembered special dates of all her friends and…

Judith Vogel Protain, 71, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following an illness. Born June 17, 1948 in Rochester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Reno and Marion (Murphy) Frati. She was married to Donald L. Vogel Sr. who died in 2013 and currently Howard E. Protain who survives. Judy retired from the Grove of New Castle where she was a nurses aide. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, survivors include two daughters, Kimberly (Terry Sr.) Craig of Ellwood City,…

Nancy Ann (Carl) Brady, 76, of Fombell passed away Thursday December 12, 2019 at the Passavant Retirement Community. She was born March 9, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late LaVern E. and Betty (Johnson) Carl. Active in her high school, Nancy played the French horn, marched as a majorette and volunteered time to assist in the care of special needs children. After high school she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at Henry Ford Community College and the University of Michigan, Dearborn Campus. Her first teaching assignment was a second grade class. Versed in Michigan history,…

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;…