Obituaries

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.

...

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...

Sep 8, 2023

Delores A. Houck, 82, formerly of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at Chambers Pointe Healthcare Center, Chambersburg, PA.

Delores was born in Saxton, PA on November 12, 1940, a daughter of the late Maria Mae (Fagley) and David A. Bollman.  She was the widow of Donald Mack Houck, who she married on May 12,...

Sep 5, 2023

Harry E. "Ed" Hendershot, 79, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, September 5th, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.

Harry was born in McConnellsburg, PA on August 3, 1944, a son of the late Susan Viola "Dot"  (Souders) and J. William Hendershot.  He was the widower of Coletta S. (Howell) Hendershot, who he married in July of...

Sep 2, 2023

Eldon C. Strait, 71, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the York Hospital, York, PA.

He was born  August 27, 1952, in Chambersburg, PA, to the late Woodrow W. and Helen (Pittman) Strait.

He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era and was stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii. ...

Aug 27, 2023

Jeffrey A Mellott, 57, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, August 27th, at his residence.

Jeff was born in McConnellsburg, Pa on April 9, 1966, a son of Beverly Lindell (Hunter) Ramsey, of McConnellsburg and the late Franklin D. "Delmar" Mellott.  He was the husband of Kathy A. "Kate" (Miller) Mellott, who he married on October 5,...

Aug 7, 2023

James F. "Jim" Smith, 77, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away Monday, August 7th, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Jim was born in Hagerstown, MD on April 14, 1946, a son of the late Hope Louemma (Mellott) and Glen Franklin Smith.  He was the husband of Inga J. (Ferry) Smith, who he married...

Jul 30, 2023

James W. "Jimmy" Rauch, 53, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away Sunday, July 30th, at his residence.

Jimmy was born in Monroe, GA on April 1, 1970, a son of the late Helen Mae (Dowdy) and Jack R. Buterbaugh.

Jimmy was 1988 graduate of McConnellsburg High School.  He was employed at C. William Hetzer Inc., Hagerstown,...

Jul 26, 2023

Jane E. Kies, 71, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023,  at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Jane  was born in McConnellsburg, PA on August 10, 1951, a daughter of the late Esta C. (Mellott) and Robert M. "Buck" Pittman.  She was the widow of William P. "Bill" Kies, who she married on...