Marvin S. Bevan; 75; of Washington Township (Belle Vernon); died Monday; Dec. 1; 2008; in his home. A son of the late John M. and Phillis (Murray) Bevan; he was born in North Charleroi on Dec. 1; 1933. A graduate of Charleroi High School; he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon; where he served as an elder and deacon; the church’s Men’s Association; and was active assisting in maintaining the church facilities and landscaping. Marvin was a past president of the Washington Township Lions Club; had served on the board of directors and was the treasurer of the APS Federal Credit Union for many years and; in the 1970’s; was active in coaching Pony League baseball. He was also a member of the Washington Township Recreation Committee and volunteered his time in maintaining the township’s sports fields. A U.S. Army veteran; he served in Germany and retired from the former West Penn Power Company after 44 years of service. Survivors include his wife; Marlene Mesher Bevan; with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage on April 28; 2008; two sons and daughters-in-law; Marvin and Lara Bevan; of State College; and Jeffrey and Katherine Bevan; of Murphy; N.C.; one sister; Nancy Jones; of Donora; and nieces and nephews who were special to him. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by four sisters; Marilyn Marklewicz; Priscilla Stickle; Doris Bevan and Jane Thomas; and one brother; John M. Bevan Jr. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC.; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929- 5300); www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the First Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Thursday; Dec. 4; with the Rev. Suzanne Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The officers and members of the First Presbyterian Church will meet in the funeral home to hold services at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.