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Ruth Bain
Jun 19, 2026
Ruth Bain, daughter of Charles and Georgia Jane (Lauver) Crouse went to be with Jesus at age 107, on June 19, 2026 at FCMC Long Term Care Unit, McConnellsburg, PA.
She was born in Big Cove Tannery and lived there all her life. She attributed her long life to hard work and strong coffee.
Ruth was the devoted wife of Harry Bain,...
Carol E. Buterbaugh
Jun 22, 2026
Carol E. Buterbaugh, 77, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Fulton County Medical Center.
Carol was born on January 13, 1949 in Saluvia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Guy Shives and Naomi B. (Decker) Mellott. She was the wife of Gary A. Rouzer, who she married on May 21, 2022.
Carol was a...
Mack M. Clevenger
Jun 18, 2026
Mack McKinley Clevenger, 82, of Shippensburg, PA, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Shippensburg Healthcare Center, Shippensburg, PA where he was a resident since February 2025. Mack lived most of his life in McConnellsburg, PA.
Mack was born on February 12, 1944 in Everett, PA. He was the son of the late Mack E. Clevenger and late Porter and Edith...
Stephen C. Sipes
Jun 15, 2026
Stephen C. Sipes, 55, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026.
Stephen was born on February 18, 1971 in Seoul, South Korea. He was the son of Kyong "Kim" (Pok), of McConnellsburg, PA and the late Larry E. Sipes.
Stephen was a 1989 graduate of McConnellsburg High School and later graduated from Penn State Technical School, where he studied robotic...
Mary E. Souders
Jun 8, 2026
Mary E. Souders, 90, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit in McConnellsburg, PA.
Mary was born on July 29, 1935, in Needmore, PA. She was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Shives) Sowers. She was the widow of Ellis Ray Souders Sr., who she married...
William "J.R." R. Fischer Jr.
May 18, 2026
William "J.R." Fischer Jr., 81, of Crystal Spring, PA, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026.
J.R. was born on July 16, 1944 in Amaranth, PA. He was the son of the late William L. Fischer Sr. and LaVata I. (Dodson) Fischer. He was the husband of Faye V.L (Mellott) Fischer, who he married on September 1, 1971.
J.R. was a member...
Nathan J. McFadden
May 18, 2026
Our beautiful son, brother, and friend, Nathan Joseph McFadden, 22, of Hustontown, PA, went to meet his friends and family in Heaven on Monday, May 18, 2026.Nathan was born on July 29, 2003, in Waynesboro, PA. He was the son of Marvin J. and Tara D. (Pollock) McFadden.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Kelly J....
Gloria J. Fetterhoff
May 9, 2026
Gloria J. Fetterhoff 79, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Chambersburg, PA.
Gloria was born on October 2, 1946, in Harrisonville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Wayne D. and Anna M. (Strait) Hollinshead. She was the widow of John H. Fetterhoff Jr., who she married on July 31, 1965. He preceded her in...
Thomas "Pap" C. Abbott Sr.
May 4, 2026
Thomas "Pap" C. Abbott Sr., 79, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, in the comfort of his residence.
Tom was born on August 4, 1946, in McConnellsburg, PA. He was the son of the late Charles L. and Ruth I. (Mellott) Abbott. He was the widower of Patricia E. (Betts) Abbott, who he married on October 3,...
Joshua M. Stallman
May 3, 2026
Joshua M. Stallman, 39, of Hustontown, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Joshua was born on July 10, 1986 in McConnellsburg PA. He was the son of Mark H. Stallman and Vonetta S. (Snyder) Foor. He was the husband of Jessi L. (Seville) Stallman, who he married on September 7, 2007.
Joshua was a 2005 graduate of Forbes Road High...
Darlene D. Holmes
Apr 27, 2026
Darlene D. Holmes, 81, of Pike, NY, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at her residence.
Darlene was born on November 10, 1944, in Brush Creek, PA. She was the daughter of the late Charles O. and Florence M. (Miller) Sipes. She was the wife of Marvin D. Holmes, who she married on August 3, 1968.
Darlene loved to read, especially...
Coy E. Spade
Apr 8, 2026
Coy Eugene Spade, 85, of Needmore, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side.
Coy was born on June 19, 1940, in Sipes Mill, PA. He was the son of the late Veryl M. and Adrian H. (DeShong) Spade. He was the husband of Dorothy R. (Knepper) Spade, whom he married on...
Ryan E. Unger
Mar 31, 2026
Ryan Edward Unger, 77, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away March 31, 2026, at Doey's House, in Hagerstown, MD after a very brief battle with lung cancer.
Ryan was born on December 24, 1948, in Martinsburg,WV. He was the son of the late Fred Edward Unger and Lena Jane (Mellott) Pryor. He was the husband of Tana (Mellott) Unger, who he married...
Harold "Sam" E. Gordon
Mar 23, 2026
Harold "Sam" Gordon, 91, passed away on March 23, 2026, at the Fulton County Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born on November 14, 1934, in Cove Gap, PA, to the late Frank and Gertrude (Hull) Gordon.
Sam was known as loving, kind-hearted, hardworking, strong-willed, a great provider, determined man with compassion and generosity to match. He loved...
Sandra E. Boring
Mar 13, 2026
Sandra Elaine Boring, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at the age of 87.
Sandra was born on June 23, 1938, in Johnstown, PA. She was the daughter of the late George L. Howard and Dorothy H. (Brady) Brooks. She was the widow of the late Ronald S. Boring, who she married on September...
Aleatha Anne Strait
Mar 1, 2026
Aleatha Anne Strait, 78, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2026 in Harrisonville, PA.
Aleatha was born in Paw Paw, WV on April 6, 1947 to the late Salem Henry and L. Mae (Stull) Wilt. She was the beloved wife of David W. Strait Jr. with whom she shared 47 plus years.
Elderess Aleatha Strait was a member of The...
Barry C. Miller
Feb 18, 2026
Barry C. Miller, 53, of Three Springs, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his residence.
Barry was born on June 2, 1972, in Clear Spring, MD. He was the son of the late John C. and Alice C. (Hendershot) Miller. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Brantner) Miller, who he married on August 14, 1999.
Barry was employed at Waring...
Doris E. Strait
Feb 16, 2026
Doris E. Strait, 89, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit in McConnellsburg, PA.
Doris was born on July 16, 1936, in Hustontown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Margaret (Shaw) Hann. She was the widow of Leslie C. Strait, who she married on November...
Alice Jean McKeever
Feb 10, 2026
Alice Jean McKeever, 95, of Warfordsburg, PA, went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2026.Alice was born on September 15, 1930, in Fulton County, PA. She was the daughter of the late Floyd G. and Alberta V. (Studenwalt) Hess.Alice Jean was a graduate of Southern Fulton High School in 1948 and went to graduate from the West Virginia...
Mary J. DeShong
Feb 2, 2026
Mary J. DeShong, 85, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, in McConnellsburg, PA.
Mary was born on August 28, 1940, in McConnellsburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late John F. and Lillian (Buterbaugh) Black. She was the widow of Max J. Deshong, who she married on June 22, 1958. He preceded her in death on February...
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