Kenneth L. Jenkins, 89, of New Galilee passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his residence, the house where he was born.

Born March 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Frank W. and Sylvia F. Russell Jenkins. He was married to Olga A. Franchi Jenkins for 65 years until her passing on January 13, 2020.

Kenneth was a Veteran of the Army serving from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1957. He was a group leader at Westinghouse until his retirement. He was a member of the Galilean Presbyterian Church where he served as a former trustee, a longtime member of the White Church Cemetery Board, a member of the New Galilee VFW, and the LMBA where he enjoyed playing bocce. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He enjoyed watching the Steelers and Pirates, but only when they won. Most of all, he cherished time spent doing projects with his grandson Jake.

Survivors include daughter, Lynn (Jonathan) Deal of Shenango Township and his grandson, Jacob Deal.

In addition to his parents and wife Olga, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Robert, and Keith Jenkins.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday September 14, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum. Friends will also be received by the family at the Funeral Home on Friday September 15, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Rev. Dr. Judy Angleberger and Rev. C.F. Hoffman will officiate. Military Honors will be observed.

Interment will follow in White Church Cemetery.

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Shari E. Kennedy, 63 of Ellwood City, went home to her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2023 following a valiant fight against Alzheimer’s.

She is survived by her husband, James, her father William R. Marshall, her sister Patricia (Jay) Petrak, and many in-laws, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

A graduate of Lincoln High and Slippery Rock University, she crafted a successful executive career at Nationwide Mutual in Butler, Pittsburgh, Annapolis, and Columbus.

She was a lifetime member of Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder.

She was preceded in death by her mom E. Harriet Foster Marshall and her brother Jim Marshall.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday September 9, 2023 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. The family will also receive friends on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 12:30 pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 pm at the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church, Ellwood City. Her Pastor Rev. Rob Guy will officiate.

Memorial Contributions may be sent to Pittsburgh Alzheimer’s Association or St. John’s Senior Care, Mars, PA.

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Rev. David Alleman, 63, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness.

Born September 26, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond Alleman who passed away in 2009 and Jean Reed Alleman of Ellwood City.

Rev. David had graduated from Riverside High School, then attended Geneva College, Point Park, and Robert Morris University where he earned his Master’s Degree. He then attended the Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, after which he became ordained as a Reverend. He served as a chaplain for the Beaver Falls Fire Department from April 2006 until December 2017. Throughout his career as a Rev., he served many local churches, including the Bennetts Run United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church, Clinton United Methodist Church, Central United Methodist Church, and the Wampum United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his mother Jean of Ellwood City; three aunts, Betty (Jim) Cyphert of New Wilmington, Sue Alleman of Colorado, and Shirlene Alleman of Michigan, and several cousins.

A Private Funeral Service will be held with Rev. Dr. Howard Gaston of the Neshannock Presbyterian Church officiating.

Interment will follow in Castle View Memorial Gardens.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Wendy L. Hienz, 56, of Ellport passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at PAM Unit at Heritage Valley Hospital following a short courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 31, 1967 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John “Jack” and Janice M. Martin Hienz.

Wendy had graduated from Riverside in 1985 and then from Carlow where she earned her BSN. She started her R.N. career first working at West Penn Hospital then at the Ellwood City Hospital, and currently in the Heart and Vascular Unit at Heritage Valley. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City. Wendy enjoyed following her son with his marching band at Ellwood City and then Robert Morris University.

Survivors include her son, Kevin M. Hienz of Ellport; three sisters, Christine (Mark) St. George-Gray of Ravenna, OH, Deborah Hienz of Fombell, and Patricia Hienz of Cranberry and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Alex St. George and her aunt Brenda Oliver.

Friends will be received by the family on August 26, 2023 from 12:00 pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City. Rev. Jay Sterling will officiate.

Interment will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Heritage Valley and the PAM Unit.

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Karl R. Dicks, 63, of Oil City passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at his mother’s residence in Ellwood City following a short battle with cancer.

Born November 13, 1959 in Grove City, he was the son of the late Raymond W. and Martha Griffin Dicks.

Karl had graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1977. For many years, he worked as a fabricator for Clarion Bath Ware. He was an avid Elvis fan and enjoyed singing, riding horses, and working on cars.

Survivors include his mother, Martha; forever friend Deb Rhoades; daughter, Sherrie (Jason) Schliffka of Fombell; son, Raymond W. (Kayla) Dicks of Hopwood, PA; four grandsons, Austen (Kenzie) and Cale Schliffka, Ross and Charles Dicks; two granddaughters, Mara and Raelyn Dicks; sister, Janet L. Dicks of AZ; two brothers, Keith W. and Clinton J. (Alana) Dicks both of Ellwood City.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father Raymond.

Per his wishes no services will be held.

Interment will be in Pleasantview Cemetery in Venango.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Karl’s family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice, his friends, and his family for their compassionate care.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Perry William Phillippi, 89, a lifelong resident of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his residence.

Born in Ellwood City on March 24, 1934, he was the son of the late William Perry and Minnie Belle Snyder Phillippi. Perry attended Lincoln High School. He had worked 43 years for the Geo. W. Blank Company as a truck driver. Perry formerly attended Christ Presbyterian Church, and most recently listened to church on Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church’s Facebook service.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 68 years as they were married on August 28, 1954, Betty Louise Alderman Phillippi; two daughters, Dorothy (Glenn) D’Amico and Susan Malcolm both of Ellwood City. In addition, “Pap” will be missed by his six grandchildren-Matt (Melissa) D’Amico, Jess (Cris) Schiavoni, Perry (Giovanna) Malcolm, Mark (Rachel) D’Amico, Tori (Scott) Kincaid, and G.W. (Pam) Malcolm; twenty-two great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. A brother, Sam Phillippi of Ellwood City, sister-in-law Helen Phillippi, brothers and sisters-in-law Robert and Marge Varner, and Robert and Betty Alderman also survive. Perry is also survived by an abundance of beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters; Anna (Ralph) Wimer, Mary (Claire) French, Pearl (Herm) Stafford, Carrie (Cliff) Emrick, and Marie (John)Tindall, his three brothers and a sister-in-law, Ferling (Beatrice), Calvin, and Chuck Phillippi, and granddaughter Amy Lynn D’Amico.

Besides spending time with his family, Perry loved to camp, read Western books, and play guitar. He was self-taught starting at the age of 12 and taught several people to play, started jam sessions while wintering in Florida, and played at nursing homes. Perry was also very proud serving as a volunteer for The Carpenter’s Project.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, Club Hope, or the Ellwood City Public Library.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Eric R. Shoaf, 61, of North Sewickley Township passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at his residence following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born July 23, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ronald and Patricia Toland Shoaf.

Eric attended Mohawk High School and then graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech. He worked as a self-employed welder. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, having a beer with friends, and most of all, time spent with his family.

Survivors include his mom Pat; two sons, Justin Shoaf of West Pittsburg and Eric (Nikki) Shoaf of Fombell; granddaughter, Arianna Shoaf and special friend, Mary Ann.

He was preceded in death by his father Ronald and his sister Karen.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday August 18, 2023 from 3:00 pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 6:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Interment will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Donald E. “Donnie” Kumrow Jr., 65, of Mahoning Township passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Hospice House in Poland Ohio following a short-term illness.

Born June 9, 1958 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Donald E. and Mary Jane James Kumrow Sr.

Donnie had worked in different fabrication shops and then retired from Poland Concrete. He was Presbyterian by faith. An avid outdoorsman, he belonged to the Mahoning Sportsman Club.

Survivors include two sons, Jacob J. Kumrow of East Palestine and Jarod C. Kumrow-Davis of Bessemer; daughter, Julianna Maria Kumrow of Negley, OH; three grandchildren and his sister Pamela S. McElroy of Enon Valley.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday August 17, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum.

Graveside Services will be held at the Little Beaver Cemetery on Friday at 11:00 am. Interment will follow.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in care of the Marshall Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

William E. “Bill” Moore, 92, of East Palestine (formerly of Wampum) passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at Covington Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born November 25, 1930 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Oval E. and Idella Zeigler Moore.

Bill had first worked for Owens Corning Fiberglass, then had retired from McDonald Douglass where he was an aerospace engineer.

He is survived by his daughter, Jan Marie Moore of Glenford, OH.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Araminta “Amy” Weir on June 29, 1999 and his son Arnett Moore.

Per Bill’s wishes no services were held.

Interment was held in Clinton Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Wampum.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Go Rest High on That Mountain; Son your work on Earth is Done.
Go To Heaven a-Shouting, Love for the Father and the Son

Harry L. Boots, 85 of Ellwood City was called home by Jesus Christ, our Lord on August 8, 2023.
Harry was born June 11, 1938, to the late Henry Plugh Boots and Pearl Olive Gallaher Boots. He was married to the love of his life, his soul mate Ruth Ann McKeough Boots who preceded him in death in April 2014. They were reunited in heaven on her birthday and those who knew the love that Harry and Ruth Ann shared can only imagine their celebration in heaven. He is survived by 2 sons, Michael (Kathy) Boots, of Portersville, Eric (Tina) Boots, a daughter, Kimberly (Leonard) Ripper of Ellwood City, a special son, Thomas Pace of Montana, and grandchildren, Rachael Pearson Steinbach, Lenny Ripper, Renee Boots, James Boots, Shannon Steigerwald, Josh Clyde, Shawn Perkins, Lacey Boots and many great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Barry Boots and Todd Boots, a daughter in law Beth Peeples Boots,
3 grandchildren, Bradley Schiedemantle, Sandi Boots, and Jessica Spaulding, a brother and sister-in-law Henry (Mary) Boots, 2 sisters and brothers in law) Mary Lou (Bob) Brown and Wilma (Frank) Steffler.

Harry loved fishing and hunting and even falling from a tree stand could not keep him out of the woods. He also enjoyed and excelled in baseball. In his early years he worked as a carpenter and helped to build Riverside School. He later became a truck driver for McClean Trucking where he established lifelong relationships who to this day remain his friends.

He was an active member of Living Faith Church in Fombell. He loved serving God by helping others in need. This past year, you could see him straightening tombstones with his backhoe at Lillyville Church – at 84 years of age!

He loved reminiscing and wrote several short stories, including “The Good Old Days” and the “Back Porch” which includes the following excerpts:

I thank God for all the good things and the hope of something better.
I thank God for a family that love one another and stick together and help each other, no matter what.
I thank God for the gift of a woman that I truly love and enjoyed for 58 years, that was a great mother, grandmother, and wife.
I thank God for all my friends, old and new, past and present.
Above all I thank God for the promise of a place that there will be no sickness, no sad times, or things to worry about, and everything will be good and beautiful. We won’t need to worry about who is in control, that has been taken care of years ago.

Go Rest High on That Mountain; Son Your Work on Earth is Done!
Go to Heaven a-Singing Love for the Father and the Son.

Rest in Heavenly Peace, Harry.

Goodbye…For Now

Visiting hours will be held on Friday August 11, 2023 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. Visiting hours will also be held on Saturday August 12, 2023 from 10:00 am until the Funeral Service at 11:00 am at the Lillyville Church of God. Pastor Mark Sentell and Pastor Wade Henderson both of the Living Faith Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Lillyville Church of God Cemetery.

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