James D. "Jim" Souders, 85, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, May 16th, at Quincy Village, Waynesboro, PA.      Jim was born in McConnellsburg, PA on August 18, 1934, a son of the late Hazel (Seville) and Frank  Souders.  He was the husband of the late Joyce A. Souders, who preceded him in death on January 14, 2019.      Jim served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a truck driver and a mechanic.  He serviced the local community for many...

 Dolly J. Miller, 70, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Thursday, May 7th, 2020 at Community General Osteopathic, Harrisburg, PA.      Dolly was born in Chambersburg, PA on December 5, 1949, the daughter of the late Bertha "Betty" (Mellott)  and James Mack Chestnut, Jr.      Mrs. Miller worked at numerous jobs throughout her life and she is survived by sister Shirley A. Sample, of McConnellsburg, PA and numerous nieces and...

     Fannie M. Hann, 73, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Harrisburg, PA.      Fannie was born in Hancock, MD on March 21, 1947, the daughter of the late Thelma (Eader) Mellott and Wilmer  Wyant.  She was the widow of Robert E. Hann whom she married on November 5, 1966 and he passed away on January 11, 1999.      Mrs. Hann was a member of the Sideling Hill Christian...

John "Charles" Lake,  82, of McConnellsburg, PA,  passed away Monday, April 20th, at his residence.      John was born in  Bedford, PA on December 21, 1937 , a son of the late Ethel R. (Strait) and Donald A.  Lake.  He was the husband of Shirley M. (Carbaugh) Lake, the love of his life and his soul mate of 42 years.      John served in the United States Army.  He was a welder throughout his life, working for various...

  Donald W. "Don" DeShong, 81, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Friday, April 10th, 2020 at Laurel Lakes Wellness and Rehab Center, Chambersburg, PA.      Don was born in Chambersburg, PA on June 30, 1938, the son of the late Olitipa F. (Kline) Hann and Riley J. DeShong.  He was the husband of Helen L. DeShong whom he married on March 16, 1959.      Mr. DeShong was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Harrisonville,...

  Terry C. "Tweedy" Strait, 60, of Everett, PA passed away Thursday, April 9th, 2020 at UPMC Altoona, PA.      Terry was born in McConnellsburg, PA on September 28, 1959, the son of the late Marden (DeShong) and Floyd  Strait.  He was the husband of Cindy  (Bolinger) Strait whom he married on July 7, 1994.      He was a member of the Fort Bedford Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Terry was a Sr. Design Engineer and retired...

     Naomi B. Mellott, 93, of Harrisonville, PA passed away Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA.      Naomi was born in Saluvia, PA on May 30, 1926, the daughter of the late Mary Essie Virginia (DeShong) and Ellis Ray Decker.  She was the widow of Fred  E. Mellott who passed away on December 10, 2009.      Mrs. Mellott was a member of the Sideling Hill Christian Church in Needmore, PA as well as their...

 Walter Swope, 78, of Saxton, PA went home to see his Lord, Mom, Dad, little girl and brothers on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Pennknoll Village in Everett, PA.      Mr. Swope was the son of the late Delbert and Winifred (Fick) Swope of Robertsdale, PA.      He attended the Robertsdale Elementary School, served in the Army Reserves, worked at various jobs throughout his life and was a member of the Cito United Methodist Church in McConnellsburg,...

 Jamie E. Lowery, 65, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg, PA.      Jamie was born in Huntingdon, PA on August 6, 1954, the daughter of Elizabeth (Verdier) Spriggs, of McConnellsburg, PA and the late James Lowery.      She was a member of the Cito AME in McConnellsburg, PA, the American Legion Post # 561 in McConnellsburg, PA, the VFW Post #655 in McConnellsburg, PA and also was a...

  James C. "Jim" Hendershot, 63, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore, Mechanicsburg, PA.      Jim was born in McConnellsburg, PA on February 9, 1957, the son of the late Clara Jean (Garland) and William S. "Short" Hendershot.  He was the husband of Cindy K. (Rice) Hendershot whom he married on May 11, 2001.      He was an equipment operator for Kinsley in York, PA and...