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H. Laverne Stinson

H. Laverne Stinson

Mar 21, 2022

H. LaVerne Stinson, 91, of  Three Springs, PA, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at Menno Haven Chambers Point Health Care, Chambersburg, PA.

LaVerne, daughter of the late Ava M. (Hershey) and Gerald E. Fix, was born in Hustontown, PA on April 10, 1930.  She was preceded in death by her spouse Richard M. Stinson, Sr.

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Charles A. Mellott

Charles A. Mellott

Mar 16, 2022

Charles A. Mellott, 93, of Needmore, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 16th, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Charles was born in Needmore, PA on August 4, 1928, a son of the late Jessie (Garland) and Blair  Mellott.  He was the widower of Betty Jane L. (Sheeder) Mellott, whom he married on August 26, 1950. ...

Blaine F. Fix

Blaine F. Fix

Mar 16, 2022

Blaine F. Fix, 86, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away , Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Blaine was born in McConnellsburg, PA on January 1, 1936, a son of the late Muta Agnes (Parks) and Frank Lewis Fix.  He was the husband of Helen L. (McFarland) Fix, whom he married on...

Elizabeth M. "Susie" Mellott

Elizabeth M. "Susie" Mellott

Mar 10, 2022

Elizabeth M. "Susie" Mellott, 84, of Needmore, PA passed away Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at Chambers Pointe Healthcare Center, Chambersburg, PA. Susie was born in Hustontown, PA on February 27, 1938, the daughter of the late Cloran C. (DeShong) and Samuel Gardner Ranck.  She was the wife of Ronald Roy Mellott, whom she married on June 23, 1958. She...

Mildred E. Gelvin

Mildred E. Gelvin

Mar 1, 2022

Mildred E. Gelvin, 85, of McConnellsburg, PA and formerly of Ft. Littleton, PA passed away Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Mildred was born in McConnellsburg, PA on November 25, 1936, the daughter of the late Ruth E. (Seville) and Charles E. Truax.  She was the widow of Edwin C. "Eddie" Gelvin, Sr. whom...

Lawrence Harley "Ike" Bivens

Lawrence Harley "Ike" Bivens

Feb 17, 2022

Lawrence Harley "Ike" Bivens, 95, of Big Cove Tannery, PA passed away Thursday, February 17th, 2022 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Ike was born in Big Cove Tannery, PA on January 30, 1927, the son of the late Myrtle (Lynch) and Harry  Bivens.  He was the widower of Audrey L. (Ray) Bivens whom he married on August...

William "Ray" Pittman

William "Ray" Pittman

Feb 12, 2022

William "Ray" Pittman, 81, of  Big Cove Tannery,  PA, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at Cadia Healthcare in Hagerstown, MD.

Ray was born on June 11th, 1940 in Big Cove Tannery, PA  to Virgil Wilson Pittman and Etta Marguerite Miller. He was the companion of Susan Moody. He graduated from Green Hill High School in...

Mary R. Kline

Mary R. Kline

Feb 8, 2022

Mary R. Kline, 87, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 8th, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Mary was born in McConnellsburg, PA on March 8, 1934, a daughter of the late Mame  P. (Gillis) and McClellan E. Pittman.  She was the widow of Horace "Sonny" L. Kline, whom she married on October 24,...

Jimmie R. Seville

Jimmie R. Seville

Feb 7, 2022

Jimmie R. Seville, 83, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Monday, February 7th, 2022 at his home. Jimmie was born in McConnellsburg, PA on December 28, 1938.  He was the husband of Nancy L. (Sipes) Seville. He was a mechanic at Fulton Motor Sales for many years before going to work at JLG Industries in McConnellsburg, Pa before retiring.  Jimmie...

Ora M. Smalley

Ora M. Smalley

Feb 5, 2022

Ora M. Smalley, 87, of Harrisonville, PA passed away Saturday, February 5th, 2022 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Ora was born in Woodbury, TN on June 15, 1934, the daughter of the late Ruby (Atkins) and Ottis  Johnson.  She was the widow of Dearl "Rocky"  Smalley whom she married on December 24, 1954 and he passed away...

Cynthia J. Whitehead

Cynthia J. Whitehead

Jan 28, 2022

Cynthia  J. Whitehead, 68, of Brandon, FL and formerly of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Friday, January 28th, 2022 at her residence. Cynthia  was born in Minneapolis, MN on September 3, 1953, the daughter of the late Ruth Ann (Reynolds) Shrimplin and Joseph Ray Hundley.  She was the wife of Gary S. Whitehead whom she married on July 24, 2004....

Goldie C. Stains

Goldie C. Stains

Jan 27, 2022

Goldie C. Stains, 89, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Goldie was born in Maddensville, PA on March 12, 1932, the daughter of the late Irene Elizabeth (Lyter) and Bert Albert Wagner.  She was the widow of Earl V. Stains whom she married on November 27, 1948 and he...

Alma L. Kinzie

Alma L. Kinzie

Jan 26, 2022

Alma L. Kinzie, 85, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at Menno Haven Rehab Center, Chambersburg, PA. Alma was born in Big Cove Tannery, PA on June 3, 1936, the daughter of the late Nina (Bain) and Frank D. Bivens.  She was the widow of Donald R. Kinzie whom she married on June 19, 1970 and...

Gail E. Mcclain

Gail E. Mcclain

Jan 22, 2022

Gail E. McClain, 84, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, January 22nd, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Gail was born in Waterfall, PA on February 11, 1937, a son of the late Olla (Barnett) and Marshall  McClain.  He was raised by his Uncle Jesse and Aunt Verna McClain.  Gail was the husband of Betty...

Bob L. Wright, Sr.

Bob L. Wright, Sr.

Jan 19, 2022

Bob L. Wright, Sr., 88, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 at his daughter's residence. Bob was born in Defiance, PA on February 1, 1933, the son of the late Kitty Pearl (Grove) and Harvey  Wright.  He was the widower of Charlotte J. "Joyce" (Sipes) Wright whom he married on June 6, 1956 and she passed...

Arnold R. Hann

Arnold R. Hann

Jan 13, 2022

Arnold R. Hann, 85, of Wells Tannery, PA passed away Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at Shook Home, Chambersburg, PA. Arnold was born in Needmore, PA on October 12, 1936, the son of the late Dorothy M. (DeShong) and William D. "Pete" Hann.  He was the widower of Wanda Lea (Foreman) Hann whom he married on June 5, 1960.  She...

Barbara J. Weller

Barbara J. Weller

Jan 13, 2022

Barbara J. Weller, 69, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at her residence. Barbara was born in Chambersburg, PA on September 1, 1952, the daughter of the late Margaret E. (Funk) and Vearl D. Fletcher.  She was the wife of Stephen B. Weller whom she married on August 21, 1976. Mrs. Weller graduated from Southern Fulton...

Lois M. (Winegardner) Croom

Lois M. (Winegardner) Croom

Jan 13, 2022

Lois M. (Winegardner) Croom, 90, of State College, PA and formerly of Fulton County, PA passed away Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at Juniper Village, State College, PA. Lois was born in McConnellsburg, PA on February 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Alda Blanche (Cunningham) Windgardner and Donald K. Winegardner.  She was the widow of Charles E. Croom who...

Virginia Lee Mellott

Virginia Lee Mellott

Jan 12, 2022

Virginia Lee Mellott, 93, of Needmore, PA passed away Wednesday, January 12th, 2022 at Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care, McConnellsburg, PA. Virginia was born in Baltimore, MD on November 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Bertie G. (Kenley) and W. Webster Mellott.  She was the widow of Gerald V. Mellott whom she married on March 28,...

Rose Marie Ritzus

Rose Marie Ritzus

Jan 9, 2022

Rose Marie Ritzus, 65, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Sunday, January 9th, 2022 at her residence. Rose was born in Walkersville, MD on July 17, 1956, the daughter of the late Katherine Elizabeth (Himes) and Earl Edward Stine.  She was the wife of Barron Von Ritzus. She was a home healthcare worker and a maintenance person at the Cardinal...

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