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Jack Sherman II

Jack Sherman II

Aug 21, 2025

Jack Sherman ll, 82, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2025, in Wachaprague, VA.

Jack was born in Portsmouth, VA on June 29, 1943, a son of the late Jack Sherman l and Vera J. (Jones) Sherman. He was the husband of Judy Mae (Hill) Sherman, who he married on January 20, 1967.

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Gary Lee Gress Sr.

Gary Lee Gress Sr.

Aug 17, 2025

Gary Lee Gress Sr., 77, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away August 17, 2025, at his residence.

Gary was born in McConnellsburg, PA, on August 21, 1947, a son of the late Harold M. "Barney" Gress Sr. and Anna Elizabeth (Koser) Gress. He was the husband of Wanda K. (Zeger) Gress, whom he married on April 9, 1964....

Carolyn Virginia Shives

Carolyn Virginia Shives

Aug 9, 2025

Our beloved mother, Carolyn Virginia Shives, went home to her Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 9, 2025, at the age of 76. She lived a life rooted in faith and devoted to Christ and is now rejoicing in His presence.

Carolyn was born to Leonard Van Bernhard and Martha Marie Bernhard on November 23, 1948 in Berkeley...

Audrey J. Shotts

Audrey J. Shotts

Jul 26, 2025

Audrey J. Shotts, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away July 26, 2025, at Magnolias of Chambersburg, Chambersburg, PA.

Audrey was born in Harrisonville, PA on October 29, 1927, a daughter of the late H. Sharpe and Virgie Maye (Rouzer) Mumma. She was the wife of Ralph E. Shotts, who she married on May 21, 1947. He preceded her...

Dixie L. Plessinger

Dixie L. Plessinger

Jul 22, 2025

Dixie L. Plessinger, 86, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away July 22, 2025, at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit, McConnellsburg, PA.

Dixie was born in New Grenada, PA on November 6, 1938, a daughter of the late Willard and Lillian (Houck) Sheeder. She was the wife of Pastor Denver A. Plessinger Sr., who she...

Charlotte K. Goetz

Charlotte K. Goetz

Jul 5, 2025

Charlotte K. Goetz, 86, of Greencastle, PA, passed away July 5, 2025, in Chambersburg, PA.

Charlotte was born in McConnellsburg, PA on March 8, 1939, a daughter of the late William L. and Ruth A. (Knable) Kuhn.

In her younger years, she worked at McLaughin's Drug Store, in McConnellsburg, PA, Sagner Sewing Factory, in McConnellsburg,...

Dollie G. Keith

Dollie G. Keith

Jul 5, 2025

Dollie Glenna Mellott Keith of Chambersburg went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 5, 2025.

She was born in McConnellsburg, PA, on November 14, 1937, the daughter of the late John Foster Mellott and Luella Hann Mellott.

She graduated from McConnellsburg High School with the Class of 1957. She was a former...

Charlotte E. Schooley

Charlotte E. Schooley

Jun 29, 2025

Charlotte E. Schooley, 84, of Greencastle, PA, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Chambersburg, PA.

Charlotte was born in Shimpstown, PA on July 27, 1940, a daughter of the late Otha and Sarah (Snyder) Souders. She was the wife of Theodore L. Schooley, who she married on June 8, 1957. He preceded her in death on...

Donald C. Rosenberger

Donald C. Rosenberger

Jun 15, 2025

Donald C. Rosenberger, 88, of Three Springs, PA and formerly of Quakertown, PA, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his residence.

Donald was born on May 17, 1937, in Milford Township, PA. He was the son of the late Eugene and Grace (Neidig) Rosenberger. He was the husband of Karen R. (Hoffman) Rosenberger, who he married...

Darl L. Bishop Sr.

Darl L. Bishop Sr.

May 30, 2025

Darl L. Bishop Sr., 71, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA.

Darl was born on July 11, 1953, in McConnellsburg, PA. He was the son of the late Richard Kenneth and Belva (Truax) Bishop Sr. He was the husband of Judy M. (Buterbaugh) Bishop, who he married on...

Duane A. Williams

Duane A. Williams

May 29, 2025

Duane A. Williams, 69, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence. Duane was born on September 18, 1955, in McConnellsburg, PA. He was the son of the late Leroy P. and Carleton (Miller) Williams. He was the husband of Jeane A. (Ford) Williams, who he married on December 28, 1974. Duane...

Nancy A. Barber

Nancy A. Barber

May 26, 2025

Nancy A. Barber, 90, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at Bedford Post Acute, Bedford, PA.

Nancy was born on January 15, 1935, in McConnellsburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late John T. and Virgie (Keefer) Humbert. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Barber, who she married in September...

Gary M. Elias

Gary M. Elias

May 15, 2025

Gary Mark Elias, 80, formerly of Northern Cambria, PA, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Hagerstown, MD.

Born on July 31, 1944, in Northern Cambria, PA, Gary was the son of the late Michael Thomas and Mary Francis (Elias) Elias. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (Shireman) Elias, whom he married on...

Richard "Dick" G. Bard

Richard "Dick" G. Bard

May 13, 2025

Richard "Dick" G. Bard, 74, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at his residence.

Dick was born on September 6, 1950, in Chambersburg, PA. He was the son of the late Lee and Edna Arvilla (Decker) Bard. He was the husband of Patti J. (Souders) Bard, who he married on November 3, 1973.

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Corey M. Henry

Corey M. Henry

May 12, 2025

Corey M. Henry, 35, of Ocean View, DE, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Corey was born on February 5, 1990, in Fort Benning, GA. He was the son of Michael A. (husband of Shanda) Henry Jr, of McConnellsburg, PA and the late Cyndi L. (Carpenter) Carbaugh.

Corey graduated from...

David A. Seville

David A. Seville

May 2, 2025

David Alexander Seville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 72, in Orbisonia, PA, at the Embassy of Woodland Park.

Born on July 16, 1952, in McConnellsburg, PA. He was the son of the late John Calvin Seville and Lottie Matilda Mae (Bradnick) Seville, both from McConnellsburg, PA.

In addition...

Rheon O. Gelvin

Rheon O. Gelvin

Apr 21, 2025

Rheon Owen Gelvin, 85, Hustontown, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Burn Center in Baltimore, Md.

Born May 8, 1939 in Fort Littleton, he was the son of the late Clarence and Beulah Gelvin. He was married to Patsy (Hess) Gelvin on July 8, 1957. She survives at home. Rheon was employed at Ellis...

Jason S. Barnhart

Jason S. Barnhart

Apr 17, 2025

Jason S. Barnhart, 46, of Hancock, MD, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD.

Jason was born on October 27, 1978, in McConnellsburg, PA. He was the son of the late Robert A. and Barbara J. (Alderton) Barnhart. He was the husband of Amanda K. (Johnson) Barnhart, who he married on November...

Blaine T. Gordon

Blaine T. Gordon

Mar 23, 2025

Blaine Thomas Gordon, 88, of Needmore, PA, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Blaine was born in Chambersburg, PA, on January 5, 1937, son of the late Thomas R. and Goldie E. (Layton) Gordon of Needmore.  Born with a heart defect,...

Donna L. Hendershott

Donna L. Hendershott

Mar 18, 2025

Donna L. Hendershott, 76, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Donna was born in Buck Valley, PA, on January 22, 1949, a daughter of the late Donald L. and Helen (Leasure) Hendershot. She was the wife of John R. Hendershott, who she married on...

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