Articles by Marshall Funeral Home

Margaret “Peggy” Deemer Thompson, 59, of Aetna Dr., Ellwood City unexpectedly passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 1, 2018. Born September 1, 1959 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and B. Eileen Gaston Deemer . She would have celebrated her 7th anniversary to Jim Thompson in December, even though they had been together for 31 years. Peggy graduated from Lincoln High School in 1977. She had worked for State Farm Insurance for over 41 years at different offices, most recently at the Slippery Rock Office for Lynn Hopkins. She was a…

Dawn Cheri Contrucci, 65, of Erie (formerly of Ellwood City) unexpectedly passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at UPMC – Hamot Hospital in Erie. She was a loving wife, an amazing mother, proud grandmother and a woman of God, who whole heartedly shared her faith with all. Born April 28, 1953 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Wallace Carroll and Betty Boots Carroll Koch. She married her high school sweetheart, John J. Contrucci. They have been married for 41 years. Dawn was a Mary Kay Consultant for over 30 years and was a Senior Sales Director….

Lois A. Bauder, 86, of Portersville passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. Born May 6, 1932 in Butler County, she was the youngest daughter of the late Frank and Lucille Wenner Hilliard. She was married to George “Jake” Bauder for 58 years when he passed in 2009. Lois was a fun person that enjoyed life. She had many jobs throughout her lifetime. She worked at Dustproof, Steele Print, Eldelmans Print Shop, Wayhauser, and retired from Browns Country Kitchen in 2009 at the age of 77. She was a member of the Mountville Church in Portersville. She enjoyed garage sales, flea…

Constance Jean Reeher, 68, of New Beaver Boro passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a short unexpected illness. Born March 10, 1950 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Dolores A Oravitz Bender. She was married to Albert “Ray” Reeher Jr for 49 years. He survives. Connie graduated in 1968 from Sisters of the Holy Ghost Academy in Pittsburgh. She was the Director of Music for many years at both St. Monica in Wampum and St. Theresa in Koppel. Connie was a long time cantor for church services….

Audrey Marie (Zohosky) Jones, 90, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday, September 27, 2018 after returning home from a trip to Pittsburgh. Born February 26, 1928 in Chewton, she was the only child of the late Sam and Agnes Rapp Zohosky. After her mother passed away, her aunt and uncle, Elizabeth (Zohosky) and Felix Skocylas cared for her. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Morgan Jones Jr. and her daughter, Robin Ann Jones. Audrey attended Lincoln High School and Geneva College where she studied accounting to help her father manage the…

Norman C. “Randy” Johnston III, 61, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center following a lengthy illness. He was born July 22, 1957 to the late Norman C. Johnston Jr. and Margaret E. Baker Johnston. Norman was a 1976 graduate of Lawrence County Vo-Tech and a 1981 graduate of the New Castle School of Trades. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Steeler fan. He was Protestant by faith and his favorite Bible verse was John 3:16. Norman was the father of two sons, Joseph of Washington, PA and Norman who preceded…

Richard E. Burnett, 61, of New Beaver Boro passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at UPMC Mercy Hospital following a sudden and brief illness. Born August 31, 1957 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Elmon “Al” Burnett and Angie Maravola Burnett Kelley. He was married to Jody Hairhoger Burnett for 18 years. They had been together for 28 years. Richard worked for Fiber Cable Services in Beaver Falls. In addition to his wife, Jody, survivors include two half sisters, Patty Sutherland and Darlene Van Hart; father in-law, David Hairhoger; brother in-law, David (Dr. Richard Moriarty) Hairhoger;…

Mary Ann Gearhart, 84, of Foch St., Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Providence Care Center following a brief illness. Born July 12, 1934 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carmen and Ethel Stephenson Venezie. She was married to Harry E. Gearhart who passed away in 1982. Mary Ann graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952. She worked at J.C. Penney’s as the catalog manager for many years. She also formerly worked at K-Mart and Value King. She was a member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mary Ann enjoyed going to Challenges and…

Marjorie L. Brown, 77, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 following a brief illness. Born September 20, 1940 in Perry Twp., she was the daughter of the late Clarence M. and Pearl E. Francis Singloub. Marge was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was known for her delicious apple pies. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, James E. Brown; her son and daughter in law, Curt and Kate Brown of Pittsburgh; sister, Pearl Knight of Volant; and brother, Earl Singloub of New Castle. She was preceded in death…

Ruth E. Frickanish, 88, of Slippery Rock Twp., Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born December 28, 1929 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Alberta Black Leonhardt. She was married to John T. “Jack” Frickanish for 65 years when he passed away December 24, 2015. Ruth graduated from New Castle High School and Jameson School of Nursing. She worked for over 20 years as a Registered Nurse in the Maternity Department of the former Mary Evans Hospital in Ellwood City. She was also the owner of…