Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Donna J. Guy Shaffer, 86, of West Pittsburg passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at Rhodes Estates following an illness. Born July 21, 1932 in Keeley, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Essie Hairhoger Mahon. She was preceded in death by her husbands, David E. Guy in 1986 and James H. Shaffer in 2009 and a grandson, Aaron Guy. Donna graduated from Wampum High School in 1949. She was a member of the West Pittsburgh Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, David J. (Cathy) Guy of South Beaver Twp., Dennis (Elaine) Guy of Warrensburg, Missouri; and siblings,…

Elsie M. Moore, 92, of Portersville passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, November 2, 2018. Born August 24, 1926 in Center Twp., Butler Co., she was the daughter of the late Roy W. and Velda Young Kerry. She was married for 51 years to Frank E. Moore who passed away December 18, 2002. A consummate mother and homemaker, Elsie was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals, baking pies and having dinner parties for her family and friends. Elsie had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of the First Church of God in Ellwood City. She…

Charles Carl Meeker Sr., 68, of Chewton passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 21, 1949 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Calvin and Elenor (Neal) Meeker. He was married to Lori Tillia Meeker for 24 years. She survives. Carl served with the 6th Battalion, 84th Artillery in the Army in Vietnam. He also served with the Philadelphia Army Reserves. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chewton. Carl enjoyed historical medieval reenacting and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his wife,…

Keith E. Price, 94, formerly a Castlewood resident for 69 years, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Avalon Nursing Center. He was born January 13, 1924 in Ellwood City. He was married to Margaret L. Newton Price for 69 years when she passed away September 13, 2017. Keith retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company following 37 years of service. He was a member and Deacon at the Center United Presbyterian Church. A Veteran of the Navy, Keith served during WWII. He coached the Castlewood Baseball Team in the North County League for 47 years. For his dedication…

Lynn L. “Pidge” Grinnen, 76, of Wampum passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 following an illness. Born November 18, 1941 in Wampum, he was the son of the late John and Elsie Cunningham Grinnen. Pidge graduated from Wampum High School where he played on the 1960 State Champion Basketball Team. He retired from Medusa Cement Company where he was an equipment mechanic for 31 years. He was a former member of the Chewton Polish Club where he played on the pool team. An expert carpenter, Pidge built his own log home. He enjoyed hunting with his brothers. His most cherished…

Margaret E. “Peggy” Krause, 67, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 25, 1951 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Velma E. Seybert Edinger. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Krause and two brothers, Robert and DeWayne Edinger. Peggy attended Riverside High School. She retired from Personal Touch Health Care where she was a home health aide. She was a member of the Grace Harvest Church in Leesburg and also attended First Church of God in Ellwood City….

Betty J. Rice, 87, of Old Zelienople Rd., Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at UPMC – St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness. Born July 18, 1931 in Jackson Twp. PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Alma Agnew Herr. She was married to Mervin D. Rice for 68 years when he passed away December 17, 2012. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949 and worked at the former GC Murphy’s in Ellwood City. She was an active member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church where she was formerly the…

Virginia M. McGinnis, 93, of Wampum passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born February 9, 1925 in the Troy Hill area of Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Loretta Sheetz Gmuer. She was married to John F. McGinnis Jr. who passed away September 25, 1986. Virginia was a member of St. Catherine’s of Sienna in Beechview. She enjoyed knitting and reading. Virginia cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Fran (Jim) Monz of Cranberry Twp., Cindy (Mike) Pope of Wampum; two sons, Eddie (Sandy) McGinnis of…

John Boariu Jr., 86, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Avalon Nursing Center following an extended illness. Born August 3, 1932 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John and Eugenia Luca Boariu Sr.. He was married for 65 years to Yvonne Weller Boariu who survives. John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950 and served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as the Maintenance Supervisor for Babcock and Wilcox and then for the former Quality Rolls in New Castle. He was a member of the Calvin Presbyterian Church….