Edwin T. Latchem Sr.; 72; of Washington Township; died Wednesday; Nov. 26; 2008; in Allegheny General Hospital; Pittsburgh. He was born in North Charleroi on Jan. 10; 1936; a son of the late Willard and Harriet (McMurray) Latchem. Ed grew up in Charleroi and was a 1953 graduate of Charleroi High School. He received his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Penn State University. Mr. Latchem was a P.E. Civil Engineer; having retired from PennDOT in May 2007. He had worked in the same capacity for numerous construction companies over the years. Mr. Latchem was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers; the Washington Township Planning Commission since 2001; and an alumnus of Theta Chi Fraternity at Penn State University. Ed served his country from 1957 to 1959 as a member of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 24 years; Judy (Zimmaro) Latchem; three sons; Edwin T. Latchem Jr.; of Greensburg; Stephen Latchem; of Austin; Texas; and Mark Krusec; of Silver Spring; Md.; his daughter and son-in-law; Carol and James Bischoff; of Newark; Del.; a brother; Floyd Latchem; of Uniontown; four grandchildren; Derek; Maxwell; Isabella and Alexander; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICES; 441 Reed Ave.; Monessen (724-684-8750). Services will be held Monday; Dec. 1; at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Suzanne Currie of First Presbyterian Church in Belle Vernon officiating. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com

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Marlene Bevan; 75; of Washington Township; Belle Vernon; died Monday; Oct. 25; 2010; in Southwestern Nursing Center; Pleasant Hills. The daughter of the late John and Margaret Winstone Mesher; she was born in McKeesport on Jan. 10; 1935. A graduate of Donora High School; she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon; where she served as an Elder; Clerk of Session; and a member of its H.O.A. class. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star; Monessen Chapter 205. Retired from Black Mountain Inc.; she was employed for many years at Sager Coal Company and Equibank N.A. Survivors include two sons; Marvin and wife; Lara Glembock; of State College; and Jeffrey and wife; Katherine; of Murphy; N.C.; an aunt; Rowena Kioski; and nieces and nephews; who were special to her. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years; Marvin S. Bevan; in 2008. Friends will be received 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday; Oct. 27; and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday; Oct. 28; in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC.; (724) 929-5300; 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. www.fergusonfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday; Oct. 29; in the First Presbyterian Church 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 Thursday at 7 p.m. to hold services.

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.