Dale E. Young, 72, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at UPMC Passavant.

Born November 16, 1950 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell A. and Ruth L. Linzey Young. He was married to Theresa Prinkey Young on January 4, 1980.

Dale had graduated from Lincoln High School. He worked for Koppel Steel in the Steelyard. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Dale also enjoyed traveling and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. His most cherished moments were spent with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa; two sons, Andy (Sarah) and Kyle both of Ellwood City; grandson, Toren and three step grandchildren; sister, Ruth Stice; five brothers, Greg (Pat), Jerry (Linda), Dennis (Dale Anna), Ray (Amy), and Neil Young. Also, two sons from his previous marriage, Richard and Michael; grandson Ryan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Carol, Alice, and Audrey and three brothers, Merle, Ron, and Gary.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday March 4, 2023 from 5:00 pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 7:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. Rev. Tod Custer will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Cherian Rae Small, 76, of New Castle passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at UPMC Montefiore following a brief illness.

Born January 30, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Irene Hazel Foreman.

Cherian had graduated from Lincoln High School. She worked as a beautician and was Presbyterian by faith. She loved dancing and sewing. Her grand and great-grandchildren were her life.

Survivors include two daughters, Michelle (Joshua Fair Sr.) Stevens of New Castle and Brenda Malinowsky of Aiken, SC; three sisters, Shelba Jean (Carl) Mancich of Boiling Springs, PA, Mary Anna (Elvin II) Jenkins of Ellwood City, and Charlene Cooper of Beaver Falls; three brothers, Ronald (Linda) of Harmony, Jeffrey of Ellwood City, and Gregory Foreman of Dillsburg, PA; five grandchildren, Laura Stevens, Annastacia (Taylor) Johnson, Christopher and Cody Barber, and Savannah Harsh; and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Stephanie Barber and her brother Richard Foreman.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday March 3, 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. Pastor Dennis Arndt will officiate.

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

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

James L. “Butch” Buchanan, 78, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born November 25, 1944 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Wendell J. and Marjorie M. Knight Buchanan. He was married to Connie Powell Buchanan.

Butch retired from the Koppel B&W after 40 years of service as a crane operator. He was a member of the Wayne Township Fire Department and the Chewton Polish White Eagles. Butch enjoyed NASCAR and dirt track racing, and in his younger years, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years Connie; daughter, Jodi Buchanan of Chewton; three grandsons, twins Logan (Montana) of Richmond VA and Nick Jones of Chewton and Jimmy Buchanan also of Chewton; two sisters, Iris (Gary) Revetti of Wampum and Millie Stewart of New Castle.

In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by his sister Bonnie Zook.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday February 27, 2023 from 4:00 pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 6:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, Wampum. Pastor Dave Keppen will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Charles H Johns Jr.,88, formerly of Wayne Twp. passed away Tuesday, February 21 at Northview Estates.

A lifelong resident of Wayne Twp., Charles was born the eldest of nine children on February 19, 1935. He was born and raised and lived his entire life on the Johns farm. He was the son of the late Charles H and Sarah Elizabeth (Thompson) Johns Sr. He was married to Marilyn (Rice) Johns for 67 years as they were married October 22, 1955.

Charles retired from Calgon in 1990. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952 and was a member of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. A lifelong NRA member, Charles was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting all over the country, fishing, camping, and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed NASCAR.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; three daughters, Bethann (John) McKinley of Michigan, Linda (Bill) Robbins of Ellwood City, LeeAnne (Dean) McElwain of Fombell; son, Charles H (Lisa) Johns III of Cranberry Twp.; four brothers, Kenneth, John, Jim, and Carl Johns, ; 3 sisters, Jean Cowan, Margaret Cappiello, and Nancy Johns, ; four grandchildren, Sean and Sarah McKinley, Taylor Strauss and Carly Johns; two great grandsons, Henry Strauss and Connor McKinley.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Johns and great granddaughter, Quinn McKinley.

A private memorial service will be held for the family.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staffs at Northview Estates and Gentiva Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Robert W. “Rob” McCready, 69, of New Galilee passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.

Born September 23, 1953 in New Castle, he was the son of the late S. Wells and Sara Belle “Sally” Noggle McCready. He was married to Candy Johnson McCready.

Rob had graduated from Mohawk in 1972. Working alongside his father and brother, he became the 5th generation owner and operator of the Indian Run Dairy Farm. He was a member of The Galilean Presbyterian Church where he served as a former deacon and member of the choir. He was a member of the Beaver Lawrence Farm Bureau and the Pennsylvania Farmer’s Association. Rob enjoyed car shows and classic cars, red tractors, and the Beatles. He loved to work on the farm and milk cows. His most cherished moments were times spent with family.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years Candy; two daughters, Casey and Melissa McCready; sister, Beth Ann (Paul) Morrison and brother, Edward (JoAnn) McCready all of New Galilee.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Robbie and his stepmother Sarah Olayer McCready.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday February 10, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 and from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum.

Funeral Services will be held at the Marshall Funeral Home, on Saturday February 11, 2023 at 11:00 am with Rev Nathan Leslie officiating. Interment will follow in Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The Galilean Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Krista D. Knechtel, 42, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, January 30, 2023.

Born July 16, 1980 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Deborah Kirkham Cottrell of Ellwood City and Gary Cottrell of Montana.

Krista enjoyed painting and crafting. She loved the outdoors, especially spending time at Moraine, hiking at Buttermilk Falls, and spending time with her grandsons.

In addition to her parents Deborah and Gary, survivors include two daughters, Cassidy Smith and Marilyn Knechtel both of Ellwood City; son, Elijah Knechtel of Ellwood City; three sisters, Jamie (Matt) Kelosky of Ellwood City, Halie Cottrell and Mellisse Garcia both of Montana; two brothers, Travis Cottrell of Montana and Shayne McChesney of South Dakota; two grandsons who were the love of her life, Noah Huffman and Cyrus Knechtel and her grandmother Phyllis Kirkham of Ellwood City.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather George Kirkham.

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday February 8, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on February 9, 2023 at 11:00 am with Pastor Dennis Arndt officiating.

Interment will follow in Slippery Rock Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Kenneth Wayne Wiley, 94, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice.

Born July 15, 1928 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Leslie Earl and Ethel Ida (Booher) Wiley.

Ken attended Lincoln High School. In 1946, He served in the Army Occupied Forces in Japan during WWII. Ken retired from Calgon Corporation where he worked in the Maintenance Department. He also worked at Armstrong Cable. Ken was a member of the First Church of God. Ken enjoyed gardening, fishing, woodworking, bowling, horses and repairing ball gloves. He volunteered for the local Meals on Wheels Program and the Carpenter’s Project. Ken was a gifted athlete and was affectionately known as “coach” to many local baseball and softball players.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Lewis Wiley, daughter, Kathy Sue Wiley Salvati of Zelienople; daughter in law, Barbara Wiley of Georgia; three stepchildren, Mary (Daniel Frech) Katchur of Oregon, Catherine (Gary Jacobsen) Katchur of Alaska,and Patricia Katchur of Arizona; sister, Joyce (Ronald) Cusato of Fombell; one granddaughter and four step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth; sister, Betty Shannon; and stepson, Stephen Katchur.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday February 3 from 4 – 7 pm and on Saturday from 10 until the time of the funeral service at 11 am at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. Pastor Phil Conklin will officiate. Full Military rites will be offered by the Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God, Mercer Rd or to donor’s favorite charity.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Florence M. McCrobie, 90, of Koppel passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness.

Born June 23, 1932 in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Florence Eicher Thompson. She was married to Charles E. McCrobie for 61 years when he passed away November 21, 2010.

In Florence’s younger years she worked as a Machine Operator at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She loved baking and making candy. Her most cherished moments were time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Survivors include six daughters, Virginia F. Jacobs of Missouri, Jean E. (Gary) Comer of Wampum, Sherry E. McCrobie of Koppel, Terry L. (Jay) Jacobs of Scott Township, Traci L. (Kevin “Duke”) Colon of Cleveland, and Christina A. (Donald “Beaker”) Liberty of Wampum; son, Joseph R. (Linda) McCrobie of Wampum; sister, Pearl of Morgantown; twelve grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son Charles in 2011, five sisters and one brother.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday January 31, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at noon at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum. Pastor Dave Keppen will officiate. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

Adrienne B. Majors passed away peacefully at the Heritage Valley Medical Center on January 27, 2023, due to heart disease. She was 84 years old.
Adrienne was born on March 2, 1938, in Portsmouth, VA, to Donald F. and Margaret B. Bartel. Her family later moved to Ellwood City where she graduated from Lincoln High School. It was here that she met the love of her life, Raymond R. Majors, her husband of 41 years. Adrienne went on to graduate from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, as well as her Masters degree from Geneva College.
Adrienne was an English teacher at Riverside Middle School for over 25 years. She was a member of the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church and a volunteer at the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary. Adrienne enjoyed traveling, crocheting, reading and being with her family and friends.
Adrienne is survived and missed by her three children, Beth (Robert) Prunchak of Hudson, OH; Barbara (Glen) Kibler of Chippewa, PA; and Lisa (Matthew) Knight of Ellwood City, PA. She is forever cherished and remembered by her five grandchildren: Matthew (Alexis) Kundick of Enola, PA; Jennifer Kundick of Pittsburgh, PA; Alexander (Alexandra) Prunchak of Bethel Park, PA; Courtney Prunchak of Philadelphia, PA; and Grace-ann Knight of Ellwood City, PA. Adrienne also has two great grandchildren, Maverick and Myles Kundick of Enola, PA.
Adrienne was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, in 1998 and her son-in-law Tom Kundick, also in 1998.
The funeral will be a private ceremony with only close family members present.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City.
Online Condolences may be offered to the family at marshallsfh.com

Judy Louise Bollinger, 56, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital.

Born October 24, 1966 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of John and Nancy Lample Bollinger.

Judy had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1984. She was an animal lover, a Steelers fan, and enjoyed watching birds. She enjoyed time spent with her family.

Survivors include her parents John and Nancy; three sisters, Deborah Bollinger and Ann (Carl) Ritter both of Perry Township, and Elizabeth Freed of Ellwood City; brother, John Bollinger of Perry Township; three nieces, Vanessa Tomeo, Audrey Ritter, and Stefanie Bollinger; two nephews, Carl C. Ritter and Eric Bollinger.

She was preceded in death by her sister Diana Jo Bollinger.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Interment will be in Mountville Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Humane Society.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.