Russell Raymond Marshman

Former steelworker served in World War II. Russell Raymond Marshman, 83, of Washington, died Tuesday, January 10, 2006, in Evergreen Assisted Living, Washington, following a two-year illness. He was born February 25, 1922, in Claysville, a son of James Berney and Margaret Jane Tush Marshman. His family members were longtime blacksmiths in the Claysville area. During World War II, Mr. Marshman served in the Army and earned a Good Conduct Medal, Asia-Pacific Theater Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Marshman was a steelworker for more than 30 years, working for U.S. Steel and American Bridge Works. He enjoyed farm work and building model horses and wagons. Surviving are two sons, Russell Marshman of Tucson, Ariz. and James Marshman of Washington; two daughters, Betty Haney and Barbara Novogradac, both of Washington; his former wife, Ann VanKirk Marshman; two brothers, Paul Marshman of New Eagle and George Marshman of Avella; a sister, Jean Martin of Claysville; nine grandchildren, Christopher Marshman, Jodi Hazelton, Cari Lash, Joshua Marshman, Dana Huffman, Candy Frenz, Chad Haney, Aubrey Cunningham, and Joseph Novogradac; and nine great-grandchildren. Deceased are a daughter, Phyllis Jean Marshman; two grandchildren, Erica Marshman and Timothy Novogradac; two brothers, Frank and Bob Marshman; and three sisters, Hazel Richmond, Grace Martin, and Martha Janovich. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington, with Mr. Marshman's nephew, James Richmond, officiating.