Helen ‘Cherry’ Marsh 1936-2025
YOUNGSTOWN — Cherry Marsh, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 17, 2025.
She was born April 9, 1936, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the only child of Kenneth Nelson and Kathleen Cherry.
Cherry graduated from Conneaut High School in 1954 before pursuing her passion for nursing at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, where she graduated in 1957. She dedicated her career to caring for others, working as a registered nurse at St. Elizabeth Hospital in various roles, including OBGYN, emergency, supervisor and outpatient departments before retiring in 1991. She also provided compassionate care in the offices of Drs. Malloy and Smith.
Cherry was married to Richard Lynn Marsh, who preceded her in death in 2006. She also endured the heartbreaking loss of her eldest daughter, Kathy, in 2006; and her daughter, Terry, in 2021. Despite these losses, Cherry’s love for her family remained steadfast and strong.
She is survived by her loving children, Nancy and her wife, Steph, of Tacoma, Washington; Richard and his wife, Patty, of Cookeville, Tennessee; and Diane and her husband, Dave, of Youngstown. She is also remembered by her son-in-law, Jeff Galla of Youngstown.
Cherry’s legacy continues through her cherished grandchildren, Hailey Hennigan, Kristina Peyko, Holly Peyko, Chris Thompson, David Thompson, Timmy Thompson, Chad Marsh, Joey (Ashley) Peyko, Jamie Mann and Michele Mann. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren, Aiden, Brody, Chris, Jaden, David, Noah, Ruth Ann, Elli, Gavriella, Landon and Noa.
Cherry will be remembered for her kindness, strength and unwavering love for her family. Her dedication to helping others extended beyond her career, leaving an impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
To celebrate Cherry’s life, visitation will be 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, Cornersburg, followed by a short service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to hospice in her memory.
She will be deeply missed but forever in our hearts.
Arrangements were handled by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel.
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