Ardella M. Shore, 84, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026, at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA.

Ardella was born on February 21, 1942 in Williamson, PA, the daughter of the late Edwin G. Gossard and Margaret (Goetz) Shoemaker. She was the widow of the late Mervin E. Shore who she married in 1961. He preceded her in death in 2006.

She worked at the Learning Exchange Center in Mercersburg, PA as a computer instructor and also served in the Commissioners' Office, assisting with voter registration until 2008. She was a member of Evangelical Assembly of God in McConnellsburg, PA. 

Ardella is survived by her children, Richard E. Shore, of McConnellsburg, PA and Gregory E. Shore, of Orbisonia, PA. She is also survived by her grandson (Mimi's Pumpkin), Steven M. Shore, her brothers, Larry E. (husband of Mildred) Shoemaker, of Chambersburg, PA and Garry A. Shoemaker, of McConnellsburg, PA and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Steven E. Shore.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA, with Pastor Dick Bernhard officiating. There will be an hour of visitation held prior to the service on Friday.

Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc. McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com