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Vivian Reilly

Vivian Reilly

Jan 12, 2024

Vivian Reilly went to her Lord and Savior on January 12, 2024. She was born to Vernon and Una Reese in the small hamlet of Burnt Cabins, PA on March 24,1926. Vivian was the younger of two girls (Helen Reese Morton-deceased). She was blessed with three children: Lyle, Kenneth, and MaryAnn Reed (deceased), then blessed again with five grandchildren...

Carl E. Wertman, Jr.

Carl E. Wertman, Jr.

Jan 10, 2024

Carl E. Wertman, Jr., 76, of Hustontown, PA and formerly of Hancock, MD passed away Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 at his residence. Carl was born in Hancock, MD on February 3, 1947, the son of the late Thelma Geraldine (Clingerman) Wertman and Carl E. Wertman, Sr.  He was the husband of Norma J. (Strait) Wertman whom he married on...

Darl G. Schriever

Darl G. Schriever

Dec 25, 2023

Darl G.  Schriever, 84, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away Monday, December 25th, at his residence.

Darl was born in Amaranth, PA on May 7, 1939, a son of the late Mary E. (Barnhart) and Ellis V. Schriever.  He was the husband of Virginia H. (Ray) Schriever, who he married on September 13, 1961.

Darl was...

Helen Loretta (Cline)  Clusman

Helen Loretta (Cline) Clusman

Dec 24, 2023

On December 24, 2023, Helen Loretta Clusman passed away peacefully at her residence at Country Meadows Retirement Community, Frederick Maryland.

Helen was the second of six children, born to Raymond Merrill Cline and Mary Elizabeth Magsam Cline on October 15, 1934 on the Magsam Farm in McConnellsburg, PA. Helen attended school in McConnellsburg and graduated from McConnellsburg...

Richard F. Wilson

Richard F. Wilson

Dec 22, 2023

Richard F. Wilson, 83, of Needmore, PA, passed away Friday, December 22nd, at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Center.

Richard was born in York, PA on August 31, 1940, a son of the late Dorothy (Ort) and Eugene  Wilson and Ross and Goldie Mellott who raised him.  He was the husband of Mary Jane...

Alice E. Deshong

Alice E. Deshong

Dec 11, 2023

Alice E. DeShong, 81, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away Monday, December 11th, at her residence.

Alice was born in Harrisonville, PA on July 12, 1942, a daughter of the late Doris E. (Witter) and Guy F. Oakman.  She was the widow of R. Boyd DeShong, who she married in 1958.  He preceded her in death on June...

Marsha L. Vance

Marsha L. Vance

Dec 10, 2023

Marsha L. Vance, 43, of Breezewood, PA, passed away Sunday, December 10th, at her residence.

Marsha was born in Waynesboro, PA on March 7, 1980, a daughter of Linda L. (Bingaman) DeShong, wife of Donald of Breezewood, PA and Donald R. Buterbaugh, Jr., husband of Melissa of McConnellsburg, PA.

Marsha was a 1998 graduate of...

Raymond E. "Ed" Seville, Jr.

Raymond E. "Ed" Seville, Jr.

Nov 25, 2023

Raymond E. "Ed" Seville, Jr., 76, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Ed was born in McConnellsburg, PA on March 29, 1947, a son of the late Mildred (Keefer) Seville and Raymond E. Seville, Sr.  He was the husband of Margaret A. (Strausner) Seville, who he married on December 3, 1967.

Ed...

Mark Y. Atkinson

Mark Y. Atkinson

Nov 23, 2023

Mark Y. Atkinson, 80, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at his son's home in Harrisonville, PA.

Mark was born in Sellersville, PA on March 6, 1943, a son of the late Anna Kathryn (Yothers) and Henry  Atkinson.  He was the husband of Grace E. (Myers) Atkinson, who she married on October 28, 1967....

Hazel L. Mellott

Hazel L. Mellott

Nov 19, 2023

Hazel L. Mellott, 85, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away Sunday, November 19th, at her residence.

Hazel was born in Big Cove Tannery, PA on June 14, 1938, a daughter of the late Olive (Bishop) and Ulysses G. Keefer.  She was the wife of Norman E. Mellott, who she married on April 5, 1958.

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Larue M. Waters

Larue M. Waters

Nov 9, 2023

LaRue Mae (Orr) Waters Davis, known simply as LaRue or Aunt Rue to her family and friends, was born in the spring of 1936 in the bustling borough of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As fate's sunset draped its final hues on November 9th, 2023, she departed this world in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and gentleness.

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Wanda Jeanne Truax

Wanda Jeanne Truax

Nov 9, 2023

Wanda  Jeanne Truax, 89, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital, York, PA.

Wanda  was born in Wells Valley, PA on February 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Madeline Pearl (Foster) and Richard Harvey McQuait.  She was the widow of Guy  Charles Truax, who she married on September 2, 1950. ...

Robert Russell Pyle

Robert Russell Pyle

Nov 8, 2023

Robert R. Pyle, 80, of Waterfall, Pennsylvania, died suddenly on November 8, 2023 in Fulton County.  Bob was a father, husband, grandfather, friend to many and much more.  He was born November 18, 1942, the son of Edwin James Pyle, Sr. and Marietta (Webb).  Bob graduated from Conestoga High School in Berwyn in 1961.

Bob was a...

Carla F. Helman

Carla F. Helman

Nov 3, 2023

Carla F. (Pittman) Helman, 76, of McConnellsburg, passed away peacefully at her home on Hillside Estates, McConnellsburg, surrounded by her family.

She was born in McConnellsburg, on July 11, 1947, daughter of the late Kenneth and Doris M. (Seville) Pittman.

Carla is survived by son Vincent J. husband of Tammy (Smyers) Helman, of Shippensburg; son...

C. Ellwood Sexton

C. Ellwood Sexton

Oct 25, 2023

C. Ellwood Sexton, 79, of Needmore, PA. passed away on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023, at his home on, Sipes Mill Rd. in Licking Creek Twp.

He was born in Baltimore, MD. on September 17, 1944, a son of the late Mary Margaret (Adcock) and Clarence A. Sexton.

On February 20, 1965, he married his wife...

David W. Lochte

David W. Lochte

Oct 21, 2023

My Life with David My husband Dave Lochte, 76, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away October 21, 2023.  Dave wanted cremated and his cremains scattered.  He didn't want services.  He was a very private man and didn't like drama. He was a very smart man also.  He was quiet and could be very funny.  He was a very good dancer...

Kenneth Lee Glazier

Kenneth Lee Glazier

Oct 21, 2023

Kenneth "Lee" Glazier, 85, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at WellSpan York Hospital, York, PA.

Lee was born in Chambersburg, Pa on March 29, 1938, a son of the late Viola (Comerer) and Kenneth S. Glazier.  He was the husband of Sharon M. (Mellott) Glazier, who he married on June 20, 1959.

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Guy Charles Truax

Guy Charles Truax

Oct 3, 2023

Guy Charles Truax, 93, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his home.

Guy was born in Needmore, PA on April 7, 1930, a son of the late Geraldine Melinda (Knable) and Earl Elmer James Truax.  He was the husband of Wanda Jeanne (McQuait) Truax, who he married on September 2, 1950.

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Steven E. "Steve" Shore

Steven E. "Steve" Shore

Sep 28, 2023

Steven  E. "Steve" Shore, 57, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Thursday, September 28th, at his residence.

Steve was born in Chambersburg, Pa on November 24, 1965, a son of  Ardella M. (Gossard)  of McConnellsburg and the late Mervin E. Shore.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son Steven M. Shore, son...

Dale B. Mellott

Dale B. Mellott

Sep 26, 2023

In Loving Memory of Dale Benjamin Mellott, September 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dale Benjamin Mellott, a beloved father, husband, and friend, who departed this world on September 26, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, a wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and cherished memories that will forever...

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