Obituaries

Mar 15, 2025

Jody B. Smalley, 63, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Wellspan York Hospital, York, PA.

Jody was born on September 25, 1961, in Chambersburg, PA. He was the son of the late Dearl "Rocky" and Ora M. (Johnson) Smalley.

Jody enjoyed collecting arrowheads and collecting antiques.

He is survived...

Mar 15, 2025

Hazel Akers Clevenger, 100, of Needmore, PA, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 at Transitions Shook Home in Chambersburg, PA.

Born on May 6, 1924, in Needmore, PA, she was the daughter of the late F.E. Palmer and Mary (DeShong) Palmer. Hazel was the widow of Boyd C. Clevenger, who she married on May 10, 1971....

Mar 9, 2025

Barry A. Mellott, 71, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.

Barry was born on May 10, 1953, in Huntingdon, PA. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Alma R. (Stains) Mellott.

Barry retired from JLG Industries, McConnellsburg, PA, after many years of service....

Mar 6, 2025

Glenda J. Mellott, 74, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 at Harrisburg Hospital.

Born on September 8, 1950 in Shade Gap, PA, Glenda was the daughter of the late Ronald R. and Mildred (Swope) Fogal.  She was the widow of James (Jim) W. Mellott, who preceded her in death, September 01, 2016.

Feb 23, 2025

Jeffrey Owen Graham, 77, died peacefully on February 23rd, 2025 in Carlisle, PA. He was born on April 30, 1947 in Washington, DC to Philip Wallace Graham and Virginia May Owen Graham.

At Yorktown High School in Arlington, VA he participated in the industrial cooperative training program with Condon-Reed Inc., where he learned the trade of sheet...

Feb 18, 2025

V. Louise (Shipley) Shanholtz, 96, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at Pennknoll Village nursing home, Everett, PA, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

She was born on June 3, 1928, a daughter of the late Conda and Dorothy (Elbin) Shipley. She was the widow of Julian Oscar Shanholtz, who she married on August 15, 1945. He preceded...

Feb 10, 2025

Bridget L. Mellott, 39, of Harrisonville, PA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2025, after battling cancer for twelve years.

Bridget was born in Bedford, PA, on July 27, 1985, a daughter of W. Diane (Brown) Burrall and the late Edwin W. Burrall. She was the widow of Phillip A. Mellott, who she...

Jan 31, 2025

Paul L. Ford, 99, of Wells Tannery, PA, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, at his residence.

Paul was born on March 1, 1925, in Wells Tannery, PA. He was the son of the late Lamberth E. and Elsie G. (Baumgardner) Ford. He was the widower of the late Doris G. (Fisher) Ford, who he married on...

Jan 28, 2025

Michael L. Henke Jr., 55, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, unexpectedly.

Michael was born in Carlisle, PA, on November 22, 1969.

Michael loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He also enjoyed watching wildlife throughout the years, working on vehicles, working with horses, riding his motorcycle...

Jan 25, 2025

Keith Dale Clugston, 65, of McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2025 surrounded by his family in his home. Keith Clugston was born in Chambersburg, PA. on December 27, 1959, to the late Warren and Lois (Hertzler) Clugston. He is survived by his wife Deloris (Martin) Clugston who he married on...

Jan 23, 2025

Janet L. Mellott, 89, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, in McConnellsburg, PA.

Janet was born in McConnellsburg, PA, on February 7, 1935, a daughter of the late Donald "Bucky" R. and Emma (Helman) Truax. She was the wife of Claude "Crow" R. Mellott, who she married on February 13, 1957. He preceded her...

Jan 19, 2025

Nancy L. Seville, 86, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Chambersburg, PA.

Nancy was born in McConnellsburg, PA, on December 16, 1938, a daughter of the late Paul M. and Catherine J. (Zeis) Sipes. She was the wife of Jimmie R. Seville. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2022.

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Jan 4, 2025

Daniel E. Clark, 73, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Berkley Springs, WV.

Daniel was born in McConnellsburg, PA, on December 7, 1951, a son of the late Robert E. and Geneva (Mellott) Clark.

He worked at various jobs throughout his life.

He is survived by his brother...

Dec 31, 2024

John Alan Cutchall, 72, of Fort Littleton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Chambersburg, PA. John was born on November 4, 1952, in McConnellsburg, PA. He was the son of the late Melvin and Neva (McQuade) Cutchall. John worked at the IGA and BiLo in McConnellsburg, PA for many years until later transferring to the Saxton...

Dec 24, 2024

Walter Ray Adelsberger, 87, of Needmore, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at his residence.

Ray was born on April 19, 1937, in Needmore, PA. He was the son of the late Walter E. and Margaret (Waltz) Adelsberger. He was the widower of Helga J. (Swope) Adelsberger, who he married on October 20, 1957. She...

Dec 22, 2024

"And God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness."  -Genesis 1:4

‍Eileen Beckner, age 102, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024.  She was born (blind) on April 25, 1922, in New York.  She was a devoted wife and mother, raising six children while managing a newspaper...

Dec 5, 2024

John L. Hann, 86, of of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 5 ,2024, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

John was born on September 6, 1938, in McConnellsburg, PA. He was the son of the late Brice D. and Mary Madeline (Kelso) Hann. He was the widower of Helen L. (Sipes) Hann, who...

Dec 5, 2024

Coy H. Duvall, 72, of Needmore, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Mercy House, Chambersburg, PA.

Coy was born in McConnellsburg, PA, on December 21, 1951, a son of the late George and Pauline (Kline) Duvall.

He retired from Knouse Foods in Chambersburg, PA.

He is survived by his brother...

Dec 1, 2024

Robert Joseph Wooldridge

Bob Wooldridge (3/18/39) passed away peacefully December 1, 2024, in Bethlehem, PA, after spending a great day with his family. He was preceded in death by his love, Gay J. Wooldridge, and his parents, William and Frances.

Bob was born in Georgetown, District of Columbia, and is survived by his children Kelli...

Dec 1, 2024

David C. Koontz, 81, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at his residence.

David was born in Everett, PA, on March 24, 1943, a son of the late Clair W. and Alberta (Winter) Koontz. He was the husband of Mary V. (Wills) Koontz, who he married on November 29, 2009.

He was...