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Benjamin Lee McFadden 1968-2025

Benjamin Lee “Ben” McFadden, 57, of Needmore, PA passed away on September 30, 2025.

Benjamin Lee McFadden
Benjamin Lee McFadden

Ben was born on July 05, 1968, in McConnellsburg, PA, the son of the late John McFadden and Mary Strawderman McFadden of Needmore, PA.

Ben married Rebecca Younker on June 6, 1997, in Washington County, MD.

Ben worked for Townsend Tree Service as their safety compliance officer. He enjoyed hunting whitetail deer. But his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Ben is survived by his wife of 28 years, Rebecca McFadden of Needmore, PA, five children, Ashley (wife of Christine) Walters of Virginia, Tiffany (wife of Ricky) Uselton of Ohio, Justin (companion of Lauren Deshong) Walters of Hustontown, PA, Courtney (wife of Kent) Mellott of Needmore, PA and Haley (wife of Zachary) Golden of Warfordsburg, PA,13 grandchildren (Dustin, Liam, Collins, Connor, Olivia, Kasey, Maizie, Melanie, Brayden, Mason, Gabriel, Benjamin and Sophia) and his mother Mary McFadden of Needmore, PA. Ben is also survived by 5 siblings.

In addition to his father, Ben is preceded in death by one grandson, Justin Jr.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The family has entrusted Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA with arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at the funeral home’s website.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Benjamin, please visit the floral store.


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