James E. Stephenson

James E. Stephenson, 98, formerly of Wampum passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Clarview Nursing Home in Sligo, Pa following an extended illness.

Born February 18, 1916 in Mt. Jackson, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Moltz Bagham. He was married for 65 years to Helen J. Sadler Stephenson who passed away August 10, 2002.

Jim retired from Babcock & Wilcox where he was a pipe fitter. He was an active member of the Wampum United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many years. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge 599 and the New Castle Consistory.

Survivors include a daughter, Kay (Donald L.) Schettler of Fryburg, PA; three granddaughters, Lisa (Thad) Taylor of Gainesville, GA, Lindsay (Larry) Wolbert of Grove City, Kara Schettler of New Castle; and seven great grandchildren.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday April 28 from 11 until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 341 Main Street Wampum. Rev. Todd Davis of the Wampum United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Park Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.