Obituaries

Aug 3, 2022

Hester  A. Smith, 80, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 at her residence. Hester  was born in Berkley Springs, West Virginia on August 23, 1941, the daughter of the late Della (Moats) and Edgar J. Weller.  She was the widow of James E. Smith whom she married in 1957 and he passed away on February 18,...

Jul 19, 2022

Cheryl A. Blosser, 63, of Hustontown, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 19th, at her home.

Cheryl was born in McConnellsburg, PA  on February 1, 1959, a daughter of the late Rachel (Jones) and Willard G. "Dutch" Houck.  She was the companion of Richard G. Barnett of Hustontown, PA.

She worked at JLG Industries in McConnellsburg,...

Jul 6, 2022

Patricia E. Abbott, 70, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA. Patricia was born in Leesburg, VA on September 4, 1951, the daughter of the late Emma E. (Crouch) Betts and Phillip J. Rollison.  She was the wife of Thomas C. Abbott whom she married on October 3, 1970. Mrs. Abbott...

Jul 3, 2022

Charles R. "Bob" Roman, 79, of Harkers Island, NC and formerly of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Sunday, July 3rd in North Carolina.

Bob was born in McKees Rocks, PA on August 21, 1942, a son of the late Virginia Elizabeth (Gibbons) and John A. Roman.

He honorably served his country in the United States Army...

Jul 1, 2022

Esta J. DeShong, 98, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at her home.

Esta was born in McConnellsburg, PA on August 9, 1923, a daughter of the late Stella P. (Schooley) and Harry  D. Ficks.  She was the widower of Clifford T. DeShong, whom she married on September 21, 1944.  He preceded her in...

Jun 30, 2022

Susan P. Taylor, 60, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away Thursday, June 30th, at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin, PA.

Susan was born in Baltimore, MD on January 15, 1962, a daughter of Beverly (Means) LeBeau, of Warfordsburg, PA and the late Robert Albert LeBeau.

Susan was a Nurse in her younger years and also a...

Jun 30, 2022

Brian Crawford, 75, of Needmore, PA, passed away Thursday, June 30th, at his home.

Brian was born in Long Beach , CA on January 29, 1947, a son of the late Carolina R. (Pamperien) and Clyde L. Crawford.

He is survived by his daughters Teresa L. (wife of Matthew) Sollenberger, of Needmore, PA, Deborah A....

Jun 7, 2022

John D. "J.D." DeShong, 60, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at his residence. John was born in McConnellsburg, PA on August 4, 1961, the son of the late Mary A. (Harford) and Thomas A. DeShong.  He was the husband of Linda D. (Hess) DeShong whom he married on May 10, 1996. John served in the...

Jun 6, 2022

Myreta E. Elvey, 80, of Needmore, PA passed away Monday, June 6th, 2022 at Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care, McConnellsburg, PA. Myreta was born in Needmore, PA on September 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Zoe (Swope) and Cletus Hershey Hann.  She was the widow of Jack Randal Elvey whom she married in 1964 and he...

Jun 4, 2022

Terry L. McGowan, 72, of Three Springs, PA passed away Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at Meritus Health, Hagerstown, MD. Terry was born in Chambersburg, PA on September 26, 1949, the son of the late Lois I. (Barnett) McGowan and LeRoy E. McGowan.  He was the husband of Gloria J. (Houck) McGowan whom he married on June 9, 1990. Mr....

Jun 4, 2022

Randall N. "Randy" Clever, 64, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at Family Hospice of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in McConnellsburg, PA on December 3, 1957, the son of the late Patricia I. "Pat" (Snyder) Weaver and Randall N. Clever.  He was the husband of Diane K. (Johnson) Clever whom he married on December...

Apr 23, 2022

Nancy Sue Ann Lemley, 78, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, April 23rd, at the home of her granddaughter Shaane and her significant other Josh.  They took care of her the last four months.

Nancy  was born in Rockhill , SC on October 31, 1943.  She was married to the love of her life, Dearald E. Lemley,...

Apr 20, 2022

Marilyn R. Strait, 90, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 20th, at Bedford Colonial Courtyard, Bedford, PA.

Marilyn was born in Needmore, PA on June 30, 1931, a daughter of the late Thelma R. (Mellott) and Walter R. Morton.  She was the widow of Jay Thurman Strait, whom she married on June 18, 1955.  He preceded...

Apr 13, 2022

James Oliver "Jim" Long, 56, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at his residence.

Jim was born in McConnellsburg, PA, on April 23, 1965, a son of the late Janet "Joann" (Pyne) and Gilbert  Long.

Jim loved his family, especially his grandchildren.  He could fix just about anything and he enjoyed helping...

Apr 11, 2022

Shirley Mae Barclay of McConnellsburg, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022 at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care facility, at seventy-eight years young. Born in Harrisonville, PA to Harry Brant Myers and Alice Rebecca Strait Myers, Shirley was the oldest of two siblings. She is survived by her brother, Harry E Myers, of Colorado...

Apr 6, 2022

Dick A. Knepper, 78, of Hustontown, PA passed away Wednesday, April 6th, 2022 at Helen Simpson Rehab Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. Dick was born in Knobsville, PA on May 25, 1943, the son of the late Helen G. (Mellott) and Harry S. Knepper.  He was the husband of Ruth M. (Booth) Knepper whom he married on October 15, 1966. He...

Mar 31, 2022

Roy C. Miller, 75, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg, PA. Roy was born in Warfordsburg, PA on April 19, 1946, the son of the late Florence "Peg" (Reel) and Leroy "Wess" Miller.  He was the husband of Shirley A. (Mellott) Miller whom he married on May 23, 2003. Mr. Miller...

Mar 31, 2022

Jordan L. Castle, 32, of Warfordsburg, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at his home. Jordan was born in McConnellsburg, PA  on January 27, 1990, the son of the late Ofeira S. (Laufiso) Castle and Timothy L. Castle. He was a 2008 graduate of Southern Fulton High School, was a member of The Church of Jesus...

Mar 30, 2022

Mary H. Sipes, 95, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Wednesday, March 30th, 2022 at Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care, McConnellsburg, PA. Mary was born in Knobsville, PA on February 22, 1927, the daughter of the late Josephine (Gordon) and Rush  Wagoner.  She was the widow of Frank D. Sipes whom she married on November 16, 1946 and...

Mar 22, 2022

Carter Price Bard, 75, of Lovettsville, Virginia was led into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 22, 2022. He was surrounded by his wife and his four children.

He was born on August 28, 1946 and raised on a dairy farm in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania.  A son of the late Ina Martha (Garland)...