Madison C. “Sonny” Main, 76

Madison C. “Sonny”  Main, 76, of Clearvue Dr., Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) died on  Thursday, March 14, 2013 at his home.  Although he had been in ill health, death was unexpected.

Born September 13, 1936 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Carl V. and Lena M. Burr Main. He was married for 44 years to Dorothy L. Kettler Main who passed away on April 28, 1999.

Sonny retired from Rochester Machine in 1998 where he was a machinist.  He had previously worked  at the Aetna Standard in Ellwood City.  He was a life member of the North Sewickley Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept where he served as the Assistant Chief of Station 2 for many years.  He enjoyed his farm, his animals, hunting and practical jokes.  Sonny’s most cherished time was spent with his family.

Survivors include four sons, Carl (Kathy) Main at home, Madison “Ken” (Jill) Main of North Sewickley Twp., Steve (Jill) Main of Harmony, Mike Main of North Sewickley Twp.; four daughters, Bonnie (Dennis) Fedder of Arkansas, Betty Main of Wampum, Sally Main at home, Dorothy (Roy) Baney of Big Beaver Boro; three sisters, Nina Freed of New Castle, Leona Zeigler of North Sewickley Twp., Carolyn Smith of Florida; special friend, Tamara Blackburn, of North Sewickley Twp.; sixteen grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren,

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bidwell Main; three sisters, Madolyn Majors, Ethel Piper, Emma Druschel;  and a grandson, Matthew Edward Main.

Visiting hours will be held on  Sunday March 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11:00 am with Pastor Ron Follett officiating.

Interment will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be mad to the North Sewickley Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

6 thoughts on “Madison C. “Sonny” Main, 76

  1. We will miss you Dad, you were our rock. I know you are having the best reunion ever up there.
    We will always love you and miss you. Thanks for all the love and good times you gave us.
    Rest in peace.

  2. Sally – we were so sorry to hear fo the loss of your father. We just wanted to let you know, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

  3. Dot- I’m so sorry about your dad. I know you were very very close with him and I can’t imagine how difficult it must be. I enjoyed hearing about his feisty ways!!

  4. bobbie ann campbell : i know your dad is having fun with all the cambell boys. my dad was rich campbell. i hope every one is doing good. we where all blessed to have a family like ours on said:

    we loved you dad

  5. bobbie ann campbell : i know your dad is having fun with all the cambell boys. my dad was rich campbell. i hope every one is doing good. we where all blessed to have a family like ours on said:

    hope every one is doing good

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