Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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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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.

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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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...

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...

Sep 21, 2023

Ernest L. "Ernie" Seiders, 78,  of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away , Thursday, September 21, 2023,  at his residence.

Ernie was born in McConnellsburg, PA on August 5, 1945, a son of the late Ruth A. (Moats) Foreman and Clifford L.  Seiders.  He was the husband of Mary K. "Kathy" (Gelvin) Seiders, who he married on August 5,...

Sep 15, 2023

Teresa M. Bruno, 70, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, September 15th, at her residence.

Teresa was born in McConnellsburg, PA on November 13, 1952, a daughter of Phyllis A. (Paylor) Everetts of McConnellsburg, PA and the late Melvin E. Everetts, Sr.

In her younger years, Teresa was a waitress at various restaurants throughout the...

Sep 11, 2023

Leona "Grandma" Levina Crawford, 84, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away at her home, with her family by her side on Monday, September 11, 2023.

She was born on January 22, 1939, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Miller) Barnes.

Grandma took pride in her family and loved spending all of her time with...