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Betty J. Christian

Betty J. Christian

Jan 3, 2018

Betty J. Christian, 94, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Betty was born in Andover, PA on August 30, 1923, the daughter of the late Olive Myrtle (Fix) DeShong Feight and Harry A. DeShong. Mrs. Christian worked in housekeeping at the Fulton County Medical Center before retiring at the age...

Anna Fagley

Anna Fagley

Dec 24, 2017

Anna Fagley, 55, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Sunday, December 24th, 2017 at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. Anna was born in Hagerstown, MD on April 3, 1962, the daughter of Pearl (Armstrong) Saunders of Chambersburg, PA and the late Richard Saunders. She was a welder at JLG Industries in McConnellsburg, PA In addition to her mother, she is survived...

Elmer  J. Carbaugh

Elmer J. Carbaugh

Dec 22, 2017

Elmer J. Carbaugh, 72, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, December 22nd, at his home. Elmer was born in McConnellsburg, PA on November 1, 1945, a son of the late Lillian "Maye" (Keefer) and Daniel  Carbaugh.  He was the husband of Cindy A. (Hull) Carbaugh., whom he married on May 17, 1964. Elmer was a heavy equipment operator for various...

Carol F. Hollinshead

Carol F. Hollinshead

Dec 18, 2017

Carol F. Hollinshead died in her home December 18,2017 after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. She was born September 12, 1954 to the late William P. Barnhart and Mildred "Millie" R. Barnhart. She was a devoted mother, faithful wife, loving grandmother, and a loyal and honest friend to many. She had been a nurse in the long-term...

Fred L. Cunningham, Sr.

Fred L. Cunningham, Sr.

Dec 10, 2017

Fred L. Cunningham, Sr., 80, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Fred was born in McConnellsburg, PA on February 18, 1937, a son of the late Evelyn  "Muzz" (McLaughlin) and Lewis  Cunningham.  He was the widower of LaRhue  Hann Cunningham, whom he married on September 19, 1974.  She preceded...

Julian O. Shanholtz

Julian O. Shanholtz

Dec 3, 2017

Julian O. Shanholtz, 97, of Warfordsburg, PA passed away Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. Julian was born in Northcraft, PA on September 8, 1920, the son of the late Elizabeth L. (Klavuhn) and Kelly Franklin Shanholtz.  He was the husband of Velda "Louise"  (Shipley) Shanholtz whom he married on August 15, 1945. He...

Ronald D. Clippinger

Ronald D. Clippinger

Nov 27, 2017

Ronald D. Clippinger, 71, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Monday, November 27th, 2017 at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA. Ronald was born in Burnt Cabins, PA on March 30, 1946, the son of the late Louise (Mentzer) and Eugene  Clippinger.  He was the husband of Linda  (Knepper) Clippinger whom he married on June 19, 1965. Mr. Clippinger was of the Protestant...

Rev. Gerald G. Waltz

Rev. Gerald G. Waltz

Nov 24, 2017

Rev. Gerald G. Waltz, 87, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away Friday, November 24th, at the Winchester Hospital, Winchester, VA. Gerald was born in Big Cove Tannery, PA on May 14, 1930, a son of the late Helen (Lynch) and Gayle  Waltz.  He was the husband of Betty  J. (Shives) Waltz, whom he married on March 31, 1953. Gerald...

Elsie Mae (Clark)  Schooley

Elsie Mae (Clark) Schooley

Nov 22, 2017

Elsie Mae (Clark) Schooley, 91, of Mercersburg, PA, and formerly of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, at her daughter's residence. Elsie was born in Everett, PA on March 15, 1926, a daughter of the late Jennie (Barton ) and Andrew  Clark.  She was the widow of Lawrence S. Schooley, whom she married on January 26, 1953.  He preceded...

Polly B. (Feagley)  Mumma

Polly B. (Feagley) Mumma

Nov 16, 2017

Polly B. Mumma, 83, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Thursday, November 16th, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Polly was born in Big Cove Tannery, PA on June 9, 1934, a daughter of the late Olive Ruth (Truax) and William Chester Feagley.  She was the widow of Ivan K. Mumma, whom she married on November 1, 1952.  He...

Janet E. Shultz

Janet E. Shultz

Oct 31, 2017

Janet E. Shultz, 84, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Tuesday, October 31st, 2017 at her residence. Janet was born in Saltillo, PA on September 7, 1933, the daughter of the late Louie (Senft) and Raymond  Thomas.  She was the widow of Dr. James H. Shultz whom she married on November 28, 1952 and he passed away on February 20, 2004....

Norma M. Ott

Norma M. Ott

Oct 23, 2017

Norma M. Ott, 90, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Monday, October 23rd, at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit, McConnellsburg, PA. Norma was born in McConnellsburg, PA on August 14, 1927, a daughter of the late Olive Mellott-Taylor and Charles Mellott.  She was the widow of H. Richard "Dick" Ott, whom she married on July 9, 1950.  ...

Kenneth Clyde Smith

Kenneth Clyde Smith

Oct 12, 2017

Kenneth Clyde Smith died peacefully at the age of 97 at The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA on Thursday, October 12th, 2017.  He is survived by his daughter Kennette C. Soares, three grandsons – Fabricio, Arthur, Carlos - and seven great grandchildren – Tatyana, Caetano, Santiago, Aleksandra, Sofia, Lucca and Vittorio--all of whom miss him dearly. Ken was...

Ivan K. Mumma

Ivan K. Mumma

Oct 8, 2017

Ivan Kenneth Mumma, 87, of McConnellsburg, PA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8th, 2017 at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA. Ivan was born in McConnellsburg, PA on September 3, 1930, the son of the late Goldie Blanche (Kelso) and George Daniel Mumma.  He was the husband of Polly B. (Fagley) Mumma whom he married on November 1,...

David R. Wright

David R. Wright

Oct 7, 2017

David R. Wright, 72, of Needmore, PA passed away Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at Claremont Nursing Home, Carlisle, PA. David was born in Frostburg, MD on August 21, 1945, the son of the late Hazel (Emerick) and Leonard  Wright.  He was the widower of Carolyn  (Fogal) Wright whom he married on August 26, 1965 and she passed away on May...

Jayme F. Schetrompf

Jayme F. Schetrompf

Sep 19, 2017

Jayme F. Schetrompf, 58, of Warfordsburg, PA passed away Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 at his residence. Jayme was born in Bedford, PA on November 21, 1958, the son of Patricia Ann (Sheeder) Schetrompf of Warfordsburg, PA and the late Jay F. Schetrompf. He was a heavy equipment operator in his earlier years.  Jayme was a great pool player, playing in...

Mabel V. Rohm

Mabel V. Rohm

Sep 16, 2017

Mabel V. Rohm, 94, of Warfordsburg, PA passed away Saturday, September 16th, 2017 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA Mabel was born in Warfordsburg, PA on September 28, 1922, the daughter of the late Francie (Plessinger) and Benson  Akers.  She was the widow of Rollie J. Rohm whom she married on November 10, 1943 and he passed away on...

Betty R. Anderson

Betty R. Anderson

Sep 16, 2017

Betty R. Anderson, 82, of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Greencastle, PA passed away Saturday, September 16th, 2017 at The Shook Home, Chambersburg, PA. Betty was born in Needmore, PA on January 28, 1935, the daughter of the late Goldie Blanch (Kelso) and George Daniel Mumma.  She was the widow of William R. Anderson, Sr. whom she married on May...

Stuart "Neal" Totten

Stuart "Neal" Totten

Sep 4, 2017

Stuart  "Neal" Totten, 53, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Monday, September 4th, 2017 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Neal  was born in Bethesda, MD on November 13, 1963, the son of the late Lucille Karen (Berger) Totten and Curtis David Brown Totten. He was the owner/operator of the Iron Horse in McConnellsburg, PA.  Neal enjoyed hunting, shooting pool...

Thomas E. Ritchey

Thomas E. Ritchey

Aug 30, 2017

Thomas E. Ritchey, 62, of Hustontown, PA passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA. Tom was born in McConnellsburg, PA on July 13, 1955, the son of the late Lula (Starr) and Alton  Ritchey.  He was the husband of Doris  (Shotts) Ritchey whom he married on April 26, 1975. He was a member of the Fairview...

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