Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Diana L. Hegedus, 58, of Ellport passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born August 15, 1960 in Mount Vernon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. Hegedus Sr. who died in 2016 and Shirley Miskolcze Hegedus of Ellport. Diana graduated from Lawrence County Career Tech in 1979. She was employed by the Watchman Gospel Group in Clymer, PA. She was also employed by the Holy Redeemer Catholic School, teaching computer classes for 28 years. She was an avid Pittsburgh Pirate and Steeler fan. She attended the First Assembly of…

Victoria “Vicki” Scialdone, 96, Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Jameson Care Center following a brief illness. Vicki was born October 21, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late James Ferrese and Adeline Nugent Ferrese. Her mother died when Vicki was 3 years old. She married Anthony “Toy” Scialdone in 1951 and he predeceased her in 1985. She is survived by her daughter, Veda (Michael) Gallagher of Ellwood City and her son, Robert Barbarowicz of Los Angeles, California. Vicki attended Lincoln High School, class of 1940. She worked at the National Tube Mill during World War II,…

Lois Jean Sari, 90, went home to be with her Savior on Monday, April 15, 2019. She passed away peacefully at her home of 71 years in Perry Township surrounded by her family. She was born July 21, 1928 in Castlewood to the late Robert Ben and Lulu Viola Lutz Newton. Lois leaves behind her loving husband of 71 years, Charles Sari, her three children; daughter, Kathy Sari and son Frank (Mary) Sari, both of New Castle; son Charles (Bettie) Sari of Franklin, PA. She also leaves behind two grandsons, Frank Sari of New Castle and Kevin (Tami) Sari of…

Judith A. Strohecker, 69, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at UPMC Passavant following a lengthy illness. Born November 11, 1949 in Spangler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis C. and Ethel Jean Miller Greene. She was married to Stanley E Strohecker for 48 years. He survives. Judith attended Riverside High School. She worked as a clerk at Trader Horn’s and then at TJ Maxx. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. She loved her grandchildren and cherished time spent with them. In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, Cynthia (Bill)…

David M. Fisher, 44, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following an apparent heart attack. Born July 27, 1974 in the Jameson Hospital in New Castle, he was the son of the late Clyde Fisher and Ria Hookway Fisher of New Castle. He married Amy Cooper Fisher on May 26, 2006. She survives. David graduated from the Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1993. He was employed as an Equipment Operator at North American ForgeMasters in New Caste. He enjoyed camping. David’s most cherished time was spent with his family. In addition to his mother…

Robert W. Allen, 90, of Wampum passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Born April 14, 1928 in Isle, PA, he was the son of the late Robert O.and Irma M. (Cress) Allen. Bob graduated from Wampum High School. In 1947, Bob began installing wallpaper and continued for the next 50 years. He also worked and retired from Babcock and Wilcox with 30 years of service. He was a member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church, the Free and Accepted Masons, and the Syria Shrine of Pittsburgh. He served in the Army as a…

Barbara J. Harris, 68, of Poland, Ohio passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 8, 2019 at her residence. Barbara was born January 13, 1951 in Ellwood City, PA, the daughter of the late William Ray and Katherine (Paul) Johns. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968 and from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1994 and a Master of Arts in English in 2001. Barbara began her career as a secretary for the FBI in Washington, DC. She moved to the Youngstown area in the early 1970s and worked for…

Marilou Brown, 86, of North Sewickley Twp., Beaver Falls passed away Saturday, April 5, 2019 at Providence Care Center. Born September 13, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Pearl Gallaher Boots. She was married to her loving husband, Robert Lee Brown for 65 years. He survives. Marilou very much enjoyed her many years of service as a child care assistant in the nursery department at McGuire Memorial Home. She loved her country and enjoyed assisting the Yellow Ribbon Girls make care packages for our Troops. She also enjoyed life on their farm in…

Shirley Mae Shoaf, 77, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Edison Manor following an extended illness. Born March 6, 1942 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mabel Stimple Brunswick. Shirley retired from the Overlook Medical Clinic where she was an LPN for over 50 years. She attended the former First Christian Church in New Castle. Shirley was an avid photographer and member of the New Wilmington Camera Club. She also enjoyed traveling. Survivors include her husband, Donald Shoaf Sr; three sons, John (Anna) Shoaf of Temecula, CA, Donald…