Obituaries

Feb 28, 2021

Donald M. Truax, 88, Warfordsburg, PA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

Born to the late Henry and Roxie (Lynch) Truax, Donald celebrated his birthday as March 9, 1932.

Donald loved animals and spent his life working on the farm and tending to the cows. He had a special way...

Feb 27, 2021

San Tone Conners, 82, of Harleysville, PA and formerly of Harrisonville, PA passed away Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at Abington Hospital, Abington, PA.

San Tone was born in Trenton, MO on May 22, 1938, the son of the late Hazel M. (Stewart) and Roy  E. Conners.  He was the husband of Barbara Ellen (Hazelwood) Conners, whom he...

Feb 25, 2021

Dianna D. Crouse, 52, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Thursday, February 25th, 2021 at her residence.

Dianna was born in McConnellsburg, PA on September 2, 1968, the daughter of Beverly A. (Shehan) Keefer and Woodrow W. Keefer of McConnellsburg, PA.  She was the wife of Richard L. Crouse whom she married on February 18, 1989.

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Feb 18, 2021

Troy A. Ramsey, 49, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at his residence.

Troy was born in Chambersburg, PA on November 22, 1971, the son of Trudy D. Rockwell, of McConnellsburg, PA and Sheldon J. (husband of Linda) Ramsey, of Hustontown, PA.

He was a 1990 graduate of McConnellsburg High School and...

Feb 16, 2021

Matthew R. Daniels, 21, of Needmore, PA passed away Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 at Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill, PA.

Matthew was born in Cumberland, MD on August 9, 1999, the son of Kimberly A. (Morris) Daniels and Troy Allen Daniels, Sr., of Needmore, PA.

He was a 2017 graduate of McConnellsburg...

Feb 10, 2021

Wilmer "Pap" Bruce Crawford, 85, of Warfordsburg, PA passed at his home with his wife, family and his dog Star by his side on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021.

Pap was born in Warfordsburg, PA on November 22, 1935, the son of the late Edna B. (Mellott) and Bruce A. Crawford.

He retired from Union 37...

Feb 9, 2021

Max J. DeShong, 84, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Max was born in Todd Township, PA on June 22, 1936,the son of the late Olive M. (Fix) and Harry A. DeShong.  He was the husband of Mary J. (Black) DeShong whom he married on June 22,...

Feb 4, 2021

Pamela L. DeShong, 56, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Thursday, February 4th, 2021 at Cadia Health Care, Hyattsville, MD.

Pamela was born in Washington, D.C. on November 30, 1964, the daughter of Dorothy (Swope) Royal, of Greencastle, PA and the late John E. Royal.  She was the wife of Tim R. DeShong whom she married on May...

Feb 1, 2021

Travis L. Barnett, 48, of Needmore, PA passed away Monday, February 1st, 2021 in St. Thomas, PA.

Travis was born in McConnellsburg, PA on June 20, 1972, the son of the late Edith B. (Mellott) Rhodes and Harty W. Barnett.  He was the husband of Lisa J. (Park) Barnett whom he married on July 7, 1999.

Jan 29, 2021

Lisa M. Keebaugh, 50, of Needmore, PA passed away Friday, January 29th, 2021 at her residence.

Lisa was born in McConnellsburg, PA on January 26, 1971, the daughter of Eugene A. Keebaugh, of Warfordsburg, PA and the late Freeda  (Swope) Keebaugh.

She was a  1989 graduate of the McConnellsburg High School, attended the Pleasant Ridge...

Jan 22, 2021

Cynthia M. Skiles, 76, of Saint Thomas, PA and formerly of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at her residence.

Cynthia was born in McConnellsburg, PA on April 5, 1944, the daughter of the late Margaret (Gordon) and Charles  Rhodes.  She was the widow of Robert J. "Bob" Skiles.  He preceded her in death on...

Jan 22, 2021

Richard H. "Dickie" Glenn, 71, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA.

Dickie was born in Chambersburg, PA on October 20, 1949, the son of the late Marjorie F. (Culler) and Ralph  Glenn.  He was the husband of Pamela K. (Hollenshead) Glenn whom he married on May 1, 1976.

Jan 21, 2021

Michelle L. Douglas, 49, of Mount Union, PA passed away Thursday, January 21st, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown, PA.

Michelle was born in McConnellsburg, PA on January 6, 1972, the daughter of Doris J.  Truax, of Everett, PA and the late Ellis E. Douglas.

She was of the  Christian faith, enjoyed bingo, talking with...

Jan 3, 2021

Joey L. Helser, 53, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 at his residence.

Joey was born in McConnellsburg, PA on December 8, 1967, the son of Janet I. (Means) and Harry S. Helser, of Ft. Littleton, PA.  He was the husband of Lori A. (Hess) Helser whom he married on June 30, 1990.

Jan 2, 2021

Grace Louise Sipes, 90, of Berkeley Springs, WV went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA surrounded by her family.

Grace was born in Chambersburg, PA on September 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Isabelle (Stoner) and William  Miller.

She was a member...

Dec 24, 2020

Hubert C. Hohman, Sr., 85, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Thursday, December 24th,  2020 at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Hubert was born in McConnellsburg, PA on January 10, 1935, the son of the late Hazel (McQuade) and Ralph  Hohman.  He was the husband of Doris Jean (Henry) Hohman.

He retired from MACK...

Dec 24, 2020

Justin C. Morrison, 32, of Harrisonville, PA passed away Thursday, December 24th, 2020 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Justin was born in New Brunswick, NJ on November 21, 1988, the son of Barbara E. (Pudder) Morrison and Randy L. Morrison, Sr., of McVeytown, PA.  He was the husband of Brittany L. (Buterbaugh) Morrison whom he...

Dec 21, 2020

Brandi Jaye Mellott, 42, of Harrisonville, PA went home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 21st, 2020  at UPMC Pinnacle, Harrisburg, PA surrounded by her family.

Brandi was born in Chambersburg, PA on January 4, 1978, the daughter of Barbara (Evitts) (wife of Bill) Buterbaugh, of McConnellsburg, PA and Jay (husband of Donna)  North, of...

Dec 20, 2020

Thornton Mellott, Jr., 90, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Sunday, December 20th, 2020 at his residence.

Thornton was born in Needmore, PA on April 23, 1930, the son of the late Mabel (Truax) Mellott and Thornton D. Mellott, Sr.  He was the widower of Beatrice O. (Truax) Mellott whom he married on January 14, 1950 and she...

Dec 19, 2020

Robert B. "Bob" Wible, 82, of Three Springs, PA passed away Saturday, December 19th, 2020 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Bob was born in Maddensville, PA on July 8, 1938, the son of the late Pearl (Watkins) and Richard  Wible.

He was a manager at Kentucky Fried Chicken and the Taco Box, worked...