Obituaries

Oct 26, 2018

Steven R. Keefer, 56, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Friday, October 26th, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.

Steven was born in McConnellsburg, PA on July 7, 1962, the son of the late Donna (Sipes) and Frank L. Keefer.  He was the husband of Janet A. (Bailey) Keefer whom he married on May 6, 1999.

Oct 16, 2018

Goldie H. McKinley, 92, of Needmore, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 16th, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Goldie was born in Needmore, PA on October 12, 1926, a daughter of the late Barbara (Garland) and Riley  Kline.  She was the widow of Walter "Bud" E. McKinley, whom she married in 1946.  He preceded her...

Oct 15, 2018

Darryl E. Heckman, 74, of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Monday, October 15th, 2018 at ManorCare Health Services, Chambersburg, PA.

Darryl was born in Chambersburg, PA on December 7, 1943, the son of the late Charlotte V. (Holtzapple) and Paul S. Heckman.  He was the husband of Wilma R. (Ramer) Heckman whom he...

Oct 15, 2018

Theron J. "Jack" Koons, Jr., 75, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Monday, October 15th, 2018 at Manor Care Nursing Home, Chambersburg, PA.

Jack was born in Waynesboro, PA on March 20, 1943, the son of the late Frances (Toms) Koons and Theron J. Koons, Sr.  He was the husband of P. Linda  (Lake) Koons whom he married...

Oct 13, 2018

Edith B. Rhodes, 74, of St. Thomas, PA passed away Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA.

Edith was born in Needmore, PA on December 19, 1943, the daughter of the late Ruth (Winters) and Stanley  Mellott.  She was the widow of Walter "Sonny" Rhodes.

She was a member of the Green Hill...

Oct 1, 2018

A. Jane Batdorff, 86, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away Monday, October 1st, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Jane was born in Harrisonville, PA on May 17, 1932, a daughter of the late Laura (Schooley) and Rex  Sipes.  She was the widow of Norman E. "Bing"  Batdorff, whom she married on March 25, 1950.  He...

Sep 18, 2018

Daniel W. Peck, 68, of Warfordsburg, PA passed away Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.

Daniel was born in Berkeley Springs, WV on September 25, 1949, the son of the late Maxine B. (Hill) and Frank M. Peck.  He was the husband of Linda L. (DeShong) Peck whom he married on March 12,...

Sep 13, 2018

Melvin D. "Bill" Covert, 95, of Shade Gap, PA passed away Thursday, September 13th, 2018 at his residence.

Melvin was born in Shade Gap, PA on September 19, 1922, the son of the late Elsie (Mentzer) and Francis  Covert.  He was the widower of Bertha M. (Clouser) Covert whom he married on June 28, 1948 and she...

Aug 21, 2018

Zella L. Shields, 55, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 at her residence.

Zella was born in Lancaster, OH on May 11, 1963, the daughter of Helen Marie (Barthalow) and Roy Barnhart, of McConnellsburg, PA.

She was a woman of great faith and attended numerous local churches throughout her life.  In her...

Aug 19, 2018

Hilda M. Daniels, 87, of Warfordsburg, PA passed away Sunday, August 19th, 2018 at Pinnacle Health Hospital, Harrisburg, PA.

Hilda was born in Pleasant Ridge, PA on February 27, 1931, the daughter of the late Louetta (DeShong) and Oliver  Mellott.  She was the widow of Ira E. Daniels whom she married on July 28, 1948 and he...

Aug 19, 2018

William "Bill" Reed Shives, 66, of Needmore, PA passed away Sunday, August 19th, 2018 at his residence.

Bill was born in McConnellsburg, PA on April 7, 1952, the son of the late Dorothy O. (Truax) and A. Reed "Pete" Shives.  He was the husband of Paula Jean (Smith) Shives whom he married on October 6, 1973.

Jul 29, 2018

Gerald V. Mellott, 90, a resident of the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit, McConnellsburg, PA and formerly of Needmore, PA passed away Sunday, July 29th, 2018 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Gerald was born in Needmore, PA on November 3, 1927, the son of the late Leticia (Hill) and Ray  Mellott.  He...

Jul 17, 2018

Carolyn  A. Mellott, 72, of Fort Loudon, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 17th, 2018, at her residence.

Carolyn  was born in McConnellsburg, PA on May 4, 1946, a daughter of the late Anna (Tritle) DeShong and Charles  Hardman.  She was the widow of John "David"  Mellott, whom she married on February 5, 1967.  He preceded her in...

Jul 16, 2018

Theodore "Ted" Linwood Schooley, 82, of Greencastle, PA left his temporary home and entered into his eternal home on July 16, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family.

Ted was born on February 18, 1936 in Harrisonville, PA.  He was the son of the late William and Maye (Sipes) Schooley.

Ted worked at Grove Manufacturing...

Jul 8, 2018

Bertha M. Covert, 90, of Shade Gap, PA, passed away Sunday, July 8th, 2018, at her residence.

Bertha was born in Fannett Twp., Franklin County, PA on October 27, 1927, a daughter of the late Edith (Fortney) and Emory  Clouser.  She was the wife of Melvin D. "Bill" Covert, whom she married on June 28, 1948.

Jun 28, 2018

Helen B. Hann, 81, of Big Cove Tannery, PA passed away Thursday, June 28th, 2018 at Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care, McConnellsburg, PA.

Helen was born in Webster Mills, PA on May 18, 1937, the daughter of the late Eureka A. (Strait) and Ira W. Bain.  She was the wife of Blair E. Hann whom...

Jun 27, 2018

Dan R. Chamberlain, 74, of Pine Grove, PA and formerly of Wells Tannery, PA passed away Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 at Providence Place Senior Living, Pine Grove, PA

Dan was born in Wells Tannery, PA on November 26, 1943, the son of the late Mary (Guillard) and Mont  Chamberlain.  He was the husband of Nancy F. (Layton)...

Jun 25, 2018

Norma Jeanne DeShong, 67, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Monday, June 25th, 2018  in Cape Charles, VA.

Norma was born in McConnellsburg, PA on April 3, 1951, the daughter of the late Janet E. (Hockensmith) and Chalmer Leroy Hann.  She was the wife of Thomas "Ed" DeShong, Sr. whom she married on June 2, 1970.

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Jun 25, 2018

Martha V. Knepper, 93, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Monday, June 25th, 2018 at Menno Haven Nursing Home, Chambersburg, PA

Martha was born in Six Mile Run, PA on December 24, 1924, the daughter of the late Gerdie (Reed) and Harry  Fisher.  She was the widow of Dalbert W. Knepper whom she married on August 21, 1943...

Jun 12, 2018

Claude Roger "Crow" Mellott, 83, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Claude was born in Harrisonville, PA on March 24, 1935, the son of the late Elena V. (Mellott) and Claude L. Mellott.  He was the husband of Janet L. (Truax) Mellott whom he married on February...