Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Ruth Ann Eichler, 54, of Beaver Falls died Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence. Born December 9, 1964 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of Jesse and Suzanne Hall Eichler. Ruth was a people person, she always had a smile on her face and enjoyed life to the fullest. Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Cox of New Castle; siblings, Suzy (Gary) Clemmer and Dell Eichler, both of Beaver Falls; and three grandchildren, Halee, Sophyah, and Persephany. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 6 from 2 pm until the time of the memorial service at 4 pm at the…

Gail C. Kerry, 77, of Portersville passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh surrounded by his loving family. Born January 2, 1941 in Portersville, he was the son of the late Roy W. and Velda Young Kerry. He was married to Gena Creech Kerry who survives. They had been together for 16 years. Gail and his family owned and successfully operated Kerry Coal Company which he enjoyed. He graduated from Lincoln High School, loved his church, and was a member of the First Church of God in Ellwood City. His family remembers him with…

David A. Bailey, 71, of North Sewickley Twp., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his residence. Born November 20, 1947 in Grantsville, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn Sears Bailey. He was married for 49 years to Catherine Deal Bailey who survives. David worked at IPSCO, Koppel Steel and was a Veteran of the Army. He attended the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City. David enjoyed camping and wood working. His most cherished time was spent with his family, especially his grandson. In addition to his wife, Cathy,…

Tanya Jean Andrews Ables, 45, of Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2018 from a heart attack at Forbes Regional Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 7, 1973 in Danville, Indiana, Tanya was the daughter of Al and Dorothy Snyder Andrews of Ellwood City. Tanya graduated in 1991 from Lincoln High School where she played softball and was a member of the Marching Band. She was the owner of the former “Especially For You Salon” and currently was a stylist at “Designs by Rose” in Ellwood City. She also bartended at the Saxon Club. Tanya…

Sean Anthony McNavish, 35, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 while at UPMC Passavant Hospital. The son of Chuck and Pati (Kress) McNavish, he was born April 28, 1983 in Indiana, PA. Sean was a 2001 graduate of Indiana Area High School and was employed as a landscaper for the family business, McNavish and Sons. Sean was an Elder for the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and volunteered for the prison ministry program. He enjoyed traveling, swimming in the ocean, and was an avid reader. Sean will be remembered as a loving husband, son, brother, and friend. He will…

Ralph E. Raisley, 71, of Big Beaver Blvd., Wampum passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at his residence following a short illness. Born February 18, 1947 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late William John and Barbara Pogledich Raisley. Ralph worked at Jeffries Poultry where he drove truck and worked in the maintenance department. He enjoyed golfing and playing pool. Survivors include his wife, Maybelle Hall Raisley; four daughters, Darlene Mihalko of New Galilee, Brenda (Doug Beal) Raisley of Chippewa, Kathy Raisley of Big Beaver Boro, Bobbyjean Haines of New Galilee; three sisters, Barbara Raisley of New…

Ethel Irene Wardman, 97, of Wampum passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Avalon Nursing Center. Born March 14, 1921 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Icle Brown. She was married to Merle “Bud” Wardman for 49 years when he passed away January 26, 1991. Together, they fostered over 300 children from Lawrence County Child Welfare. Ethel had a long and varied career, starting at the age of fourteen. She worked in childcare, worked as a crossing guard, manager in retail, country singer on the radio and traveling with a small group of…

James N. Porter, 78, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Passavant Retirement Center in Zelienople following an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born December 8, 1940 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harry N. and Martha Balkan Porter. He was married to Evelyn Mehard Porter for 54 years. She survives. Jim worked as a mechanical engineer at the former Aetna Standard in Ellwood City and at ARMCO in Butler. He graduated from Lincoln High School and received his degree in Engineering jointly from Geneva and the University of Pittsburgh. Jim…

Patty Welsh, 86, formerly of Big Beaver Boro, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Swedish Memorial Hospital in Englewood, Colorado. Born October 4, 1932 in Big Beaver Boro, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Pearl Baker Crees. She was married to William D. Welsh for 64 years when he passed away June 2, 2016. Patty will be remembered as a woman with a sweet smile, a gently spirit and a fierce love for her family and friends. She generously gave her time, attention and a listening ear to many who relied on…