Obituaries

Aug 2, 2020

Lois J. Clugston, 85, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, August 2nd, at Maugansville Mennonite Home, Hagerstown, Md.

Lois was born in Camp Hill, PA on March 23, 1935, a daughter of the late Mabel Elizabeth (Benner) and Elmer Henry Hertzler.  She was the wife of Warren E. Clugston, whom she was happily married to for sixty...

Jul 27, 2020

Joyce V. Shadle, 77, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away Monday, July 27th, at the Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA.

Joyce was born in Harrisonville, PA on January 3, 1943, a daughter of the late Bernice (Bishop) and George T. Hollinshead.  She was the widower of Bernard M. Shadle, whom she married on January 28, 1967.  He preceded her...

Jul 26, 2020

Robert J. "Bob" Ramsey, 76, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, July 26th, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Bob was born in McConnellsburg, PA on May 23, 1944, a son of the late Gladys I. (Fleming) and John W. Ramsey.  He was the husband of Sandra L. (Zeger) Ramsey, whom he married on May...

Jul 11, 2020

Ray O. Mellott, Sr., 82, of Needmore, PA, passed away Saturday, July 11th, at Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville, PA.

Ray was born in Sipes Mill , Fulton County, PA on January 2, 1938, a son of the late Ditha May (Truax) and Blaine L.W. Mellott.  He was the husband of Patricia L. (Zepp) Mellott, whom he married on...

Jul 3, 2020

Arlene P. Nesbitt, 91, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Friday, July 3rd, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Arlene was born in McConnellsburg, PA on November 29, 1928, the daughter of the late Lois (Ott ) and G. Maynard "Whitey" Paylor.  She was the widow of C. William "Bill"  Nesbitt, whom she married on...

Jun 14, 2020

Coen James Lynn Lazor, infant son of Summer R. VanPelt and Kobey S. Lazor of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, June 14th, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Coen was born April 2, 2020 in Chambersburg, PA.  He loved being held and talked to. His brothers and sister enjoyed playing with him and his mother...

Jun 1, 2020

Elsie A. Drulis, 84, of Fort Loudon, PA passed away Monday, June 1st, 2020 at her residence.

Elsie was born in Huntingdon County, PA on June 29, 1935, the daughter of the late Geraldine (Smith) and Edwin  Cornelius.  She was the widow of Robert R. Drulis whom she married on October 3, 2000 and he passed away...

May 30, 2020

Kelly Sue Carnahan Peck, 51, of Warfordsburg, PA passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 30, 2020. Kelly was born on September 15, 1968 and is survived by husband Randy Peck, daughter Karlie Ward, son Kody Ward, parents Larry and Edith Carnahan, brother Kenny Carnahan and his wife Christine, nieces Sara and Mikayla Carnahan all of...

May 16, 2020

James D. "Jim" Souders, 85, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, May 16th, at Quincy Village, Waynesboro, PA.

Jim was born in McConnellsburg, PA on August 18, 1934, a son of the late Hazel (Seville) and Frank  Souders.  He was the husband of the late Joyce A. Souders, who preceded him in death on January 14, 2019....

May 7, 2020

Dolly J. Miller, 70, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Thursday, May 7th, 2020 at Community General Osteopathic, Harrisburg, PA.

Dolly was born in Chambersburg, PA on December 5, 1949, the daughter of the late Bertha "Betty" (Mellott)  and James Mack Chestnut, Jr.

Mrs. Miller worked at numerous jobs throughout her life and she is survived...

May 6, 2020

Fannie M. Hann, 73, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Harrisburg, PA.

Fannie was born in Hancock, MD on March 21, 1947, the daughter of the late Thelma (Eader) Mellott and Wilmer  Wyant.  She was the widow of Robert E. Hann whom she married on November 5, 1966 and he...

Apr 20, 2020

John "Charles" Lake,  82, of McConnellsburg, PA,  passed away Monday, April 20th, at his residence.

John was born in  Bedford, PA on December 21, 1937 , a son of the late Ethel R. (Strait) and Donald A.  Lake.  He was the husband of Shirley M. (Carbaugh) Lake, the love of his life and his soul mate of...

Apr 10, 2020

Donald W. "Don" DeShong, 81, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Friday, April 10th, 2020 at Laurel Lakes Wellness and Rehab Center, Chambersburg, PA.

Don was born in Chambersburg, PA on June 30, 1938, the son of the late Olitipa F. (Kline) Hann and Riley J. DeShong.  He was the husband of Helen L. DeShong whom he married...

Apr 9, 2020

Terry C. "Tweedy" Strait, 60, of Everett, PA passed away Thursday, April 9th, 2020 at UPMC Altoona, PA.

Terry was born in McConnellsburg, PA on September 28, 1959, the son of the late Marden (DeShong) and Floyd  Strait.  He was the husband of Cindy  (Bolinger) Strait whom he married on July 7, 1994.

He was...

Apr 8, 2020

Naomi B. Mellott, 93, of Harrisonville, PA passed away Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA.

Naomi was born in Saluvia, PA on May 30, 1926, the daughter of the late Mary Essie Virginia (DeShong) and Ellis Ray Decker.  She was the widow of Fred  E. Mellott who passed away on December 10, 2009.

Mar 31, 2020

Walter Swope, 78, of Saxton, PA went home to see his Lord, Mom, Dad, little girl and brothers on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Pennknoll Village in Everett, PA.

Mr. Swope was the son of the late Delbert and Winifred (Fick) Swope of Robertsdale, PA.

He attended the Robertsdale Elementary School, served in the Army...

Mar 29, 2020

James C. "Jim" Hendershot, 63, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore, Mechanicsburg, PA.

Jim was born in McConnellsburg, PA on February 9, 1957, the son of the late Clara Jean (Garland) and William S. "Short" Hendershot.  He was the husband of Cindy K. (Rice) Hendershot whom he married on...

Mar 29, 2020

Jamie E. Lowery, 65, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Sunday, March 29th, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg, PA.

Jamie was born in Huntingdon, PA on August 6, 1954, the daughter of Elizabeth (Verdier) Spriggs, of McConnellsburg, PA and the late James Lowery.

She was a member of the Cito AME in McConnellsburg, PA, the...

Mar 15, 2020

Joyce J. Tucker, 78, of Harrisonville, PA passed away Sunday, March 15th, 2020 at her residence.

Joyce was born in Baltimore, MD on December 28, 1941, the daughter of the late Emma (Stilper) and Richard F. Frey.  She was the wife of Brian F. Tucker whom she married on May 20, 1967.

She was a...

Mar 9, 2020

Charles J. "Jack" Reed, 85, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away Monday, March 9th, at his residence.

Jack was born in Doylesburg, PA on September 15, 1934, a son of the late Elsie (Collins) and Herbert M. Reed.

Jack served in Unites States Army and then worked numerous jobs throughout his life, working at Letterkenny Army...