Mary M. "Tooty" Marshall, 78, of New Castle passed away early Tuesday morning, August 18, 2020, under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice within the Heritage Valley Medical Center, Beaver, PA. Mrs. Marshall was born July 19, 1942, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Edward and Pearl (Reider) Kreitzer.
A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Union High School in 1960. A homemaker, Tooty dedicated her life to caring for her family, and took much pride in her immaculately kept home. Tooty was a member of Holy Spirit Parish - St. Mary's Church, New Castle. She enjoyed crafts, particularly crochet. Tooty also loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by two daughters, Sandy (Russell) DeMatteo; and Sheila (George) Warnick; and two sons, Harry "Buddy" (Tamra) Marshall; and John (Billy-Jo) Marshall, all of New Castle; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Tooty was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Kreitzer; an infant granddaughter, Christina Marshall; and a daughter-in-law, Connie Marshall.
Calling hours and funeral service will be held privately. The Blessing Service will be officiated by Deacon Dan Kielar of Holy Spirit Parish. Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Union Twp.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Mary eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on her forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.