Marvin O. Sipes

Marvin  O. Sipes, 84,of McConnellsburg, PA, died Saturday, October 12th, 2013 at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit, McConnellsburg, PA. Marvin  was born in Hustontown, PA on May 19, 1929, the son of the late Maurice and Faitha (Oakman) Sipes.  He was the husband of Hazel M. (Mellott) Sipes, whom he married on June 5, 1954. He worked as a Optical Repairman at Letterkenny Army Depot Chambersburg,PA. and then at the Forbes Road High School as a Custodian, before retiring in 1977.  He was a member of Knobsville Church of the Brethren, McConnellsburg, Pa.  Marvin enjoyed camping with his wife in their earlier years especially in Potter County, PA. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Maye Houck of Greencastle, PA, Russell N. Sipes of McConnellsburg, PA , Lori A. Miller of Big Cove Tannery, PA, brother Willis Sipes of McConnellsburg, PA and brother Quay Sipes of Greencastle, PA.  He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by sister a Hilda Maye Hill and three brothers; Norris Lee Sipes, James Sipes, and Edgar Sipes Religious Service will be held at the Knobsville Church of the Brethren, McConnellsburg, PA, at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 17th, 2013 with Pastor Chris Elliott and Pastor Dick Bernhard officiating. Interment at Knobsville Cemetery McConnellsburg, PA. There will be visitation on Wednesday 1 PM to 8 PM. at the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.  There will also be one hour of visitation held before the service at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.