Marilyn A. Swope
Aug 28, 2026
Marilyn Ann Swope, 93, formerly of Winter Park, Florida, and Needmore, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Marilyn was born April 15, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Lloyd and Ruth (Miller) Miller. She was the wife of Paul Christophel, who she married on April 19, 2008.
Marilyn graduated in 1951 from Vero Beach...
Leona A. Hill
Sep 13, 2026
Leona Ann Hill, 91, Warfordsburg, Pa, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg, PA.
She was born on September 27, 1934. She was the daughter of the late John and Rentha Smith. She was the widow of the late Alton D. Hill, whom she loved dearly, they were married on July, 26, 1952. He...
David W. Anderson
Sep 4, 2026
David W. Anderson, 52, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on September 21, 1973 in Chambersburg, PA. He was the son of Erma M. (Mellott) Anderson of Harrisonville, PA and the late Arthur "Andy" Anderson. He was the husband of Rayanna L. (Jones) Anderson, who he...
Victor M. Mannetti
Aug 19, 2026
Victor M. Mannetti, 87, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Chambersburg, PA.
Victor was born on September 23, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the son of the late Phillip and Mary (Cain) Mannetti. He was the widower of Frieda H. (Crouse) Mannetti, who he married on February 13, 1999....
Martha J. Lynch
Aug 17, 2026
Martha J. Lynch, 90, of Needmore, PA, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit, McConnellsburg, PA.
Martha was born on April 21, 1936, in Harrisonville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Clem C. and Dorothy M. (Souders) Schooley. She was the widow of Hayes Lynch, who she married on...
Dorothy R. Miller
Aug 16, 2026
Dorothy R. Miller, 86, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Magnolia's of Chambersburg, Chambersburg, PA.
Dorothy was born on September 17, 1939 in Laidig, PA. She was the daughter of the late H. Sharpe and Virgie M. (Rouzer) Mumma. She was the widow of Clair R. Miller, who she married on October 31, 1981. He preceded...
Lois “Geri” G. Weideman
Aug 10, 2026
Lois "Geri" Weideman passed away suddenly on August 10, 2026.
Geri was born to Anne and Stewart Weideman. She and her sister, Carol, grew up with their parents in a small town in Bucks County PA.
Geri enjoyed summers at a beach house in New Jersey with her Nana Weideman and a large extended family. Geri played many sports, softball was her...
Sheldon W. Mellott
Aug 3, 2026
Sheldon W. Mellott, 82, of Florida, formerly of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 in Florida.
Sheldon was born on November 18, 1943 in Needmore, PA. He was the son of the late Blaine L.W. and Ditha M. (Truax) Mellott. He was the husband of Judith A. (Mellott) Mellott, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage on December...
Paula N. DeShong
Aug 1, 2026
Paula N. DeShong, 50, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly with her husband, Ross on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Paula was born on October 11, 1975 in Fayetteville, NC. She was the daughter of Jamie (wife of Rick) Kiser, of Waynesboro, PA and the late Paul A. Young. She was the wife of the late Ross "Brad" B. DeShong who she...
Ross "Brad" B. DeShong
Aug 1, 2026
Ross "Brad" B. DeShong, 54, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly along with his wife, Paula on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Brad enjoyed the happiest 10 months of his life this year after he married Paula Nicole DeShong on November 7,2025.
Brad was born March 22, 1972 in McConnellsburg PA. He was the son of Walter (husband of Deborah) DeShong, of...
Donna D. Garlock
Jul 18, 2026
Donna D. Garlock, 94, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Saturday July 18, 2026, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.
Donna was born on July 26, 1931, in McConnellsburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Russell A. and Katharine (Oakman) DeShong. She was the widow of Robert L. "Bob" Garlock, whom she married on January 10, 1954....
Neva G. Houck
Jul 16, 2026
Neva G. Houck, 81, of Waterfall, PA, passed away on July 16, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Neva was born December 25,1944 in Three Springs, PA. She was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Helen G. (Mellott) Knepper. She was the wife of Walter D. Houck, who she married September 30, 1966.
Neva attended the New...
Ruth J. Bentz
Jul 16, 2026
Ruth J. Bentz 82, of Needmore, PA, passed away on Thursday July 16, 2026, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA.
Ruth was born on July 14, 1944 in Crystal Spring, PA. She was the daughter of the late Leroy "Wes" and Florence "Peg" (Reel) Miller. She was the widow of Charles M. Bentz, who she married on August 20, 1965. He preceded...
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...
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,...
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....
