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Ray J. Dishong

Ray J. Dishong

Mar 25, 2024

Ray J. Dishong, 80, of Fort Littleton, PA, passed away Monday, March 25th, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Ray was born in Johnstown, PA on June 20, 1943, a son of the late Elanor L. (Locke) and Ralph J. Dishong.  He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Painter) Dishong, who he married on May...

Saundra E. Miller

Saundra E. Miller

Mar 21, 2024

Saundra E. "GramCracker"  Miller, 84, of Gardners, PA and formerly of Three Springs, PA passed away Thursday, March 21st, at The Church of God Home in Carlisle, PA.

Saundra was born in Three Springs, PA on July 10, 1939, a daughter of the late Viola (Snyder) and Lawrence "Hunk"  Flasher.

She was a homemaker.  She...

Betty J. Waltz

Betty J. Waltz

Mar 14, 2024

Betty J. Waltz, 91, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA.

Betty was born in Hancock, MD on January 5, 1933, a daughter of the late Ella Mae (Younker) and Elwood  Shives.  She was the widow of Gerald  G. Waltz, who she married on March 31,...

Baby Boy Dickinson

Baby Boy Dickinson

Mar 11, 2024

On behalf of the Fulton County Coroner's Office, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police, Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home and the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, we are announcing the birth and death of Baby Boy Dickinson, on March 11, 2024.

He was a beautiful baby, who will always live on in our hearts.  This child's life was...

Judith G. Crouse

Judith G. Crouse

Feb 27, 2024

Judith G. Crouse, 78, of Greencastle, PA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Born in Chambersburg, PA, Judy was the daughter of the late Virginia G. (Cutshall) and Wayne H. Crouse, Sr.

Judy retired as a second grade school teacher in the Greencastle-Antrim School District. Surviving are her brother, Wayne and his wife, Barbara...

Donna L. Deshong

Donna L. Deshong

Feb 23, 2024

Donna L. DeShong, 90, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at her residence.

Donna was born in Licking Creek Twp., Fulton County, PA on November 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Julia Elnora (Batdorff) and Arnold Paul Bard.  She was the widow of Gilbert E. "Gil" DeShong, who she married on June 7,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Mccray

Elizabeth "Betty" Mccray

Feb 19, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) McCray, 92, of Warfordsburg, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19th, 2024 at the Doey's House with her family by her side. Betty was born on November 19, 1931 in Needmore, PA.  She was one of seven children of the late Bretherd J. Mellott and Lola G. Ream Mellott. Betty was of...

Dorothy G. Mellott

Dorothy G. Mellott

Feb 17, 2024

Dorothy G. Mellott, 91, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA.

Dorothy was born in Maddensville, PA on March 1, 1932, a daughter of the late Ruth  E. (Kenepp) and Harvey L. Grissinger.  She was the widow of Grover K. Mellott, who she married on August 8, 1953.  He...

Nancy C. Pittman

Nancy C. Pittman

Feb 16, 2024

Nancy C. Pittman, 74, of York, PA and formerly of Fulton County, PA passed away Friday, February 16th, 2024 at Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ. Nancy was born in Harrisonville, PA on March 18, 1949, the daughter of the late Georgia C. (Bard) and Harry W. Decker. Nancy grew up on a dairy farm in Harrisonville, PA, where she...

Kole Timothy Kendall

Kole Timothy Kendall

Feb 16, 2024

Kole Timothy Kendall, 22, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 in Valley Lee, MD.

Kole was born in Waynesboro, PA on July 6, 2001, a son of Lori Marie (Rhone) and Daniel Webster Kendall, of McConnellsburg, PA.

Kole was enlisted in the United States Coast Guard.  He was a 2019 graduate of...

Gerald E. Bivens

Gerald E. Bivens

Feb 15, 2024

Gerald E. Bivens, 86, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Thursday, February 15th, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD.

Gerald was born in Chambersburg, Pa on August 26, 1937, a son of the late Ida Elizabeth (Laidig) and Horace C. Bivens.  He was the husband of Mary A. (Paylor) Bivens, who he married on August 10, 1963.

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John Adam Mcmullen

John Adam Mcmullen

Feb 13, 2024

John Adam McMullen, 44, of Hustontown, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, February 13, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident.

John was born in McConnellsburg, PA on December 10, 1979, a son of Mabel E. (Kerlin) and Kevin Strait of McConnellsburg, PA.

In addition to his parents, he...

Dorothy L. Mellott

Dorothy L. Mellott

Feb 9, 2024

Dorothy L. Mellott, 97, of Needmore, PA passed away Friday, February 9th, 2024 at Bedford Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Bedford, PA. Dorothy was born in Bucyrus, OH on November 1, 1926, the daughter of the late Myrtle and George  Snavely. Mrs. Mellott was a member of the Needmore Bible Church in Needmore, PA and was a seamstress at the...

Robert L. "Bob" Cunningham

Robert L. "Bob" Cunningham

Feb 2, 2024

Robert   L. "Bob" Cunningham, 92, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at his residence.

Bob was born in Knobsville, PA on December 7, 1931, a son of the late Evelyn M.  (McLaughlin) and Lewis R. Cunningham.  He was the widower of Betty C. (Knepper) Cunningham, who he married on May 19, 1956.  She preceded...

Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Baker

Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Baker

Jan 29, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Peck) Baker (Liz), of McConnellsburg, PA and formerly of Tyrone, PA departed from her earthly home on Monday, January 29th, 2024. Liz was born in Chambersburg, PA on February 21, 1930, the daughter of the late Howard C. and Mary Culler Peck, the wife of the late William H. (Bill) Baker and the sister of the late...

James E. Barton, Sr.

James E. Barton, Sr.

Jan 27, 2024

James "Jim" Elwood Barton, Sr., 68, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at his residence.

Jim was born in McConnellsburg, PA on April 4, 1955, a son of the late Esta Marie (Everts) and George Calvin Barton.  He was the husband of Connie M. (Strait) Barton, who he married on April 30,  2011.

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Harold R. Peck

Harold R. Peck

Jan 18, 2024

Harold R. Peck, 92, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital, Waynesboro, PA.

Harold was born in Ayr Twp., PA on September 14, 1931, a son of the late Myrtle (Cooper) and James  Peck.  He was the widower of Anna D. (Harr) Peck, who he married on May 29, 1954.  She...

Dorothy H. Royal

Dorothy H. Royal

Jan 17, 2024

Dorothy H. Royal, 82, of Greencastle, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, Manheim, PA.

Dorothy was born in McConnellsburg, PA on April 22, 1941, a daughter of the late Janet (Bard) and Floyd  Swope.  She was the widow of John E. Royal, who she married in April of 1965.  He...

Mary Lee Lanehart

Mary Lee Lanehart

Jan 12, 2024

Mary Lee Lanehart, 82, of Needmore, PA, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at her residence.

Mary  was born in Big Cove Tannery, PA on August 31, 1941, a daughter of the late Naomi (Byers) and Ira Lloyd Everts.  She was the widow of Charles E. Lanehart, Sr., who she married on March 18, 1961.  He preceded...

Harold W. Locke, Jr.

Harold W. Locke, Jr.

Jan 12, 2024

Harold W. Locke, Jr., 89, of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Saint Thomas, PA went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2024.

Harold was born in Saint Thomas, PA on July 7, 1934, a son of the late Mildred (Diller) and H. Wayne Locke.  He was united in marriage to Alma M. (Anderson) Locke...

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