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Janet L. Mellott

Janet L. Mellott

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...

Nancy L Seville

Nancy L Seville

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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Daniel E Clark

Daniel E Clark

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...

John A. Cutchall

John A. Cutchall

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...

Walter Ray Adelsberger

Walter Ray Adelsberger

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...

Eileen M. Beckner

Eileen M. Beckner

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...

John L. Hann

John L. Hann

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...

Coy H. Duvall

Coy H. Duvall

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...

Robert "Bob" J. Wooldridge

Robert "Bob" J. Wooldridge

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...

David C. Koontz

David C. Koontz

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...

Donald R. Mellott

Donald R. Mellott

Nov 20, 2024

Donald R. Mellott, 70, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Chambersburg, PA.

Donald was born on November 21, 1953, in Chambersburg, PA. He was the son of the late Kermit E. Mellott and Velma R. (Strait) Mellott.

Donald proudly served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending his...

Brian Daly Breakall

Brian Daly Breakall

Nov 15, 2024

Brian Daly Breakall, 57, of Needmore, PA, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his residence.

Brian was born on December 23, 1966, in McConnellsburg, PA. He was the son of Christine Ann (Mellott) Barker of McConnellsburg, PA and the late Carl Breakall.

Brian worked at Vallen Distribution. In his younger years, he enjoyed...

Arietta W. Mellott

Arietta W. Mellott

Nov 13, 2024

Arietta W. Mellott, 93, of Otego, New York went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024 at Chestnut Park Nursing Center in Oneonta, New York.

Arietta was born on November 26, 1930 in Big Cove Tannery, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her husband, Norman H. Mellott, after 61 years of marriage; her parents, Alvah (Todd)...

Karl Guy Swope

Karl Guy Swope

Nov 13, 2024

Karl Guy Swope, age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He bravely battled cancer for eight years and has received his long-awaited complete healing. He was born on July 19, 1957, in McConnellsburg, PA to Paul G. Swope and Mildred (Schooley) Swope. Karl graduated from Southern Fulton in...

Amanda Lee Kelly

Amanda Lee Kelly

Nov 11, 2024

Mrs Amanda Lee Kelly, 44, of Mcconnellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2024 from home, Mcconnellsburg, PA.

Mrs. Kelly was born in Chambersburg on January 2, 1980, to Paul and Deborah (Nixon) Downin. She married her spouse Matthew, whom she married on July 28, 2000.

She is survived by...

Phyllis Fae (Burcher)  Swope

Phyllis Fae (Burcher) Swope

Nov 3, 2024

Phyllis Fae (Burcher) Swope, age 98, of Needmore, PA passed away at her daughter's home on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Born Wednesday, February 3, 1926 in Warren, PA, she was the daughter of Paul Burcher and Mildred Frazer Burcher Rodgers; and the widow of William Foster Swope. They were married on April 9, 1949. He preceded her in death...

Evelyn C. Gobin

Evelyn C. Gobin

Oct 31, 2024

Evelyn C. Gobin, 99, McConnellsburg, PA, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at home with her daughters at her side. She was born July 6, 1925 in Adel, Iowa, the daughter of Charles A. Cutchall and Edith W. (Sayre) Cutchall. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Victor K. Gobin, two sisters, Bonnie Sipes,...

Clair E. "Guinea" Lininger Sr.

Clair E. "Guinea" Lininger Sr.

Oct 21, 2024

Clair E. "Guinea" Lininger, Sr., 83, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at his residence.

Guinea was born on November 11, 1940, in McConnellsburg, PA. He was the son of the late Harry Lininger and Goldie (Strait) Souders. He was the husband of Jane L. (Hall) Lininger, who he married on November 9,...

Verda L. Schue- Hockensmith

Verda L. Schue- Hockensmith

Sep 27, 2024

Verda L. Schue-Hockensmith, 90, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, in Chambersburg, PA. Verda was born in Big Cove Tannery, PA, on August 16, 1934, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Maude E.(Mellott) Culler. She was the wife of forty-four years, of the late Clyde J. Schue, who she married on December...

Dean Wellington Strait

Dean Wellington Strait

Sep 20, 2024

Dean Wellington Strait, 79, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed from this life on Friday, September 20, 2024 at his residence.

He was born January 26, 1945, in Harrisonville, PA. He was the son of the late Marden (DeShong) and Floyd Strait. He was part of the last senior class of the Green Hill High School, which he graduated...

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