On Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by her cherished family Marcella McFadden unexpectedly transitioned peacefully as she was called home to her final resting place in heaven.
She was born November 30th 1949, Marcella was raised in Hancock Md and McConnellsburg Pa. Her parents were the late Vernon H. Coffman and Mary Lillian Hensley Coffman.
Marcella was the youngest of four children, the late Emma DeShong of Greencastle Pa, the late Vernon Coffman of Coshocton Oh, and the late James Coffman of Mercersburg Pa.
Brought up with a solid foundation of worship and love of family, Marcella had a wonderful foundation for her own family values.
On June 7th, 1964, Marcella married Charles I. McFadden Jr. of the Warfordsburg Pa area who has been the love of her life and best friend for the past 61 years.
Charles and Marcella raised a loving family of five, four sons and one daughter. Charles I McFadden III and wife Lori of Thomasville Pa, Vernon E. McFadden and wife Melissa of Mercersburg Pa, Levia Reuben McFadden and wife Andrea of Berkeley Springs Wv, Christopher W. McFadden and partner Jennifer of Greencastle Pa, and Anjenette R. Hoffman and partner Suhaib of York Pa.
Marcella was a member of the Supreme Council of House of Jacob, Hancock, Md.
As a young homemaker Marcella was known for her cake decorating skills, was an accomplished seamstress, and dabbled in several other occupations throughout the years.
Marcella’s most prideful accomplishment was being the heart of her home and family, with friends of her children, neighbors, relatives, and most anyone who walked through her door being welcomed as family, with many calling her Mom. Each one of her daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, both present and past are considered her children to present day.
Marcella cherished each of her nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren, they were the pride and joy of her life. She was very proud in sharing their milestones, whether it be a job promotion or cutting their first tooth, she treasured each moment she had with every one of them.
Grandchildren: Nicole, Ashly & husband Jay, Charles IV (Chaz), Allen & wife Janice, Lilliana, Alexis & fiancé Corey, Logan & fiancé Nevaeh, Annabelle, and Lorelei.
Great Grandchildren: Bibiana, Jayla, Arrow, Luna, Aliza, and arriving in December baby Aleahh.
The family will receive visitors Friday, August 22nd, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Funeral services will be held at the Supreme Council of the House of Jacob, McConnellsburg Pa., on Saturday, August 23rd at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior.
A graveside service will immediately follow in the adjoining church cemetery.
An after-service gathering of family and friends will be announced on Saturday.
The family entrusted Marcella’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
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