Rosalie V. Deshong

Rosalie V. DeShong, 88, of  Mc Connellsburg, PA passed away Sunday, October 17th, 2010 at her residence. Rosalie was born in Needmore, PA on October 10, 1922, the daughter of the late Thornton and Mable (Truax) Mellott.  She was the widow of Carl E. DeShong who passed away January 18, 2000. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Harrisonville, PA  and was a seamstress at the Sagner Sewing Factory in McConnellsburg, PA for over twenty-five years. Mrs. DeShong is survived by Sons Gearld N. DeShong of Elizabethtown, PA, Nelson E. DeShong of Collegeville, PA, Brother Thornton "Junior" Mellott of McConnellsburg, PA, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by sisters Nevada Hollenshead, Ethel Mellott, brothers Roy, Ross, Grant, William and twin brother Sheridan Mellott. Religious Service at Asbury United Methodist Church, Harrisonville, PA, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 20th, 2010  with Rev. Roger Truax officiating. Interment at Asbury United Methodist Cemetery, Harrisonville, PA. There will be visitation on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., Harrisonville, PA.  There will also be visitation one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., Harrisonville, PA.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.