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Mark Ruschell Obituary

Mark A. Ruschell, 56, of Washington, died Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in the Canonsburg Hospital. He was born June 29, 1969, in Middletown, Butler County, a son of Barbara Collins Johnston of Washington and the late Billy W. Wilhoit. Mark was a graduate of Indiana High School. Following high school, he served with the U.S. Navy on USS Spruance. Mr. Ruschell was the owner operator of The Tree Man tree service. When he wasn't servicing trees, he would build furniture out of the trees he cut down. Many of his customers have furniture from their own trees. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are three children, Luke Ruschell of Millsboro and Jake and Lexi Ruschell, both of Scenery Hill; two grandchildren, Athena and Sutton Ruschell; his companion, Rebecca Cole; a brother, Joseph Ruschell (Ronda) of Washington; an uncle, Brent Burgard (Jan) of Leland, N.C.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his father, a sister, Melody Ruschell Bollinger; and his stepfather, Drew Johnston, are deceased. Services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342. Condolences may be left for the family by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Sep. 19 to Sep. 21, 2025.

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Denise L.

September 29, 2025

I was told of Mark´s passing and was shocked ! Mark was "our Tree Man" for the last decade ! We love our trees and entrusted their trimming to him ! Who wouldn´t ....he was truly "The Tree Man" ! His climbing skills were amazing ! And his original work crew could not be beat ...they were meticulous in their work & cleanup ! We had many conversations with Mark and we are proud to say that we knew such a fine, hard-working man !
He will certainly be missed. Condolences to all his loved ones.

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Marissa

September 24, 2025

Wow it´s already been 1 whole week since we´ve got this horrific news.!! Missing you so much Uncle Brod.! Hope you and mama are catching up on good times. Leave the trees alone up there I was planning on having you and my Grandmam come together Florida together when it was time for our wedding, now it´ll be another saved chair for our loved ones who are in heaven.
Live you and miss you

Marissa

September 22, 2025

My Uncle Brod was a good man.. I gave him his name when I was only a few years old and that name just stuck, at 35 years old I still called him this.. every summer when I would visit my grandparents, my Uncle was always around to with his son Luke. I remember when he started his Ttee business with paper business cards, that I watched him create. He was a caring dad, son and Uncle. We´d go fishing, make a fire and have s´mores and go to Kennywood.. I can´t believe he has gained his wings so early but now he´s with my momma, his sister Melody, and my pap, Drew. We will miss you so much Uncle Brod. I love you so much

Anita L

September 21, 2025

I´m very sorry to hear of Mark passing away. He was our "Tree Man" for many years. His work was artistic in the way he trimmed the trees. The furniture he built was so Beautiful. He will be Missed

Devin Garber

September 21, 2025

You´re a huge reason I do what I do. I´ve learned a lot from you. Fly high old friend.

Brian K. Fulton

September 21, 2025

Man, I can't believe My Tree Man is gone.... So sorry. My Sympathy to the Familes.

He did alot of work for me on McBride Road, and was a true Professional. He recently inquired if the grass growing, Sure is..

He probably checkin on some tap roots, Upstairs.

Truly will miss him...

Condolences,

Brian K. Fulton

Amy Mahan-Ross

September 20, 2025

Prayers and Condolences to everyone!

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