Marlon S. “Molly” Barsotti, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver.
Marlon was born on December 5, 1958 in Ellwood City to the late Frank M. and Virginia A. “Ginny” (Lunardini) Barsotti. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1976, and from Penn State University with a degree in Forestry. He, along with his brothers and sisters, worked for the family business (Ellwood City Candy Co.) for over 35 years. He attended the Christ Presbyterian Church. Molly was a member of the Ellwood City Jay Cees, Ellwood City Wolves Club, and the Sons of Italy Lodge #608. He, along with his wife, had served as a host for an Italian exchange student, Dr. Sara Piloni, who became a member of the family. For a few seasons he coached Riverside Girls Slow Pitch Softball. Molly enjoyed motorcycles, shooting sports, but most of all being with his family and friends whom he always had a good time with.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Orr) Barsotti whom he married on May 31, 2003, his son, Jonathan Bucci of Pittsburgh, his mother-in-law, Dorothy Orr of Franklin Twp., his sisters, Janice (Charles) Pollina of Doyelstown, Pa and Jean Ann Barsotti of Ellwood City, his brothers, Matthew (Kitty) Barsotti of Lancaster, KY, Martin “Doc” (Rose) Barsotti, Michael “Mickey” Barsotti both of Ellwood City, his sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Barsotti of Danville, KY, and his brother-in-law, Mark (Jackie) Grimm of New Castle. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Joemma Grimm, his brother, Mark Barsotti, and his father-in-law, John Robert Orr, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1-3 and 5-8 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. and on Thursday from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am at the Christ Presbyterian Church with Rev. R. Tod Custer officiating. Interment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Members of the Ellwood City Wolves Club are asked to meet at the funeral home on Wednesday by 7:45 pm to conduct a Wolves Club service.
Memorial contributions in Marlon’s name may be made to the Ellwood City Wolves Club Scholarship Fund, Christ Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, or the Ellwood City Area Public Library.
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Marlon May you Rest In Peace No more pain or suffering your family and friends are waiting with open arms to greet you. My love Josie Santoro
Marlon will be greatly missed.Always smiling and laughing, he was a wonderful person to be around.God bless him and his family.
Marilyn and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I will pray for all of you and Molly.
Marlon, where do I start. You were like a second dad to me growing up and did so much for me after my dad had passed. You’ve helped me through some of the darkest times in my life and I am forever grateful and thankful for the person you were. You never failed to make me laugh or let me cry when needed. This is such a great loss for everyone and my heart goes out to your family. Rest In Peace.
To the Barsotti Family – we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Molly. He was a wonderful person and will be truely missed.
Your friends from The Color Center
Our deepest sympathies to your family. May the memories you’ve made throughout his lifetime help in your healing.
I wish I could express to you all the appropriate words. All I can say is that I am sorry for your loss and that you mean a great deal to me. You are in my prayers.
Dear Marilyn and Barsotti family,
We want to extend to you our deepest condolences on the loss of Marlon. You have been in our prayers and thoughts. We pray that that the Lord Jesus Christ will give you comfort and strength to deal with Marlon going home to his Lord and Savior.
We love you guys,
Mark and Linda Kniedler
Sorry for your loss!
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