Obituaries

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...

Jul 22, 2023

Harold E. DeShong, 77, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, July 22nd, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Harold was born in McConnellsburg, PA on March 29, 1946, a son of the late Goldie Mae (Carbaugh) and George Preston DeShong.  He was the husband of Linda L. (Sowers) DeShong, who he married on March 24,...

Jul 13, 2023

Deborah "Debee" Ethridge went home with Jesus on July 13, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Born November 15, 1954, in Ashiya, Japan, she was the daughter of Winifred Ethridge and the late H. David Ethridge. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Michael, and son, Aaron Hoover of Pittsburgh, Pa....

Jul 12, 2023

Michael  L.  Chilcote, Sr, 64, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 12th, at his residence.

Michael  was born in Ephrata, PA on August 8, 1958, a son of the late Francis A. (Pascovich) and Charles R. Chilcote.  He was the husband of JoAnn D. (Sexton) Chilcote, who he married on September 3, 1994.

Michael...

Jul 7, 2023

Joan H. Kendall, 76, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Joan was born in Needmore, PA on March 30, 1947, a daughter of the late Thelma (Truax) and Fred E. Mellott.  She was the wife of Thomas F. Kendall, who she married on January 18, 1968. Joan was...

Jun 21, 2023

Ann A. Sipes, 83, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Embassy Woodland Park, Orbisonia, PA.

Ann was born in East Dereham, England, on December 16, 1939, a daughter of the late Alethea Ann (Frior) and Joseph  Mason.  She was the widow of Charles E. Sipes, whom she married on January 19, 1959.  He...

Jun 12, 2023

Jack  H. "Jackie"  Morton ll, 62, of Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away Monday, June 12th, on the family farm, in his childhood home, surrounded by his family.

Jackie was born in McConnellsburg, PA on September 27, 1960, a son of the late Mary Jane (Cutchall) and Jack  H. Morton.  He was the husband of Stacy E....

Jun 8, 2023

Gale L. Mellott, Sr., 75, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Thursday, June 8th, at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care, McConnellsburg, PA.

Gale was born in Huntingdon, PA on February 13, 1948, a son of the late Alma L. (Stains) and Robert  L. Mellott.  He was the husband of Carol A. (Mellott) Mellott, whom he...

Jun 2, 2023

William C. "Bill" Burkett, 93, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away Friday, June 2nd, at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Bill was born in South Fork, PA on October 1, 1929.  He was raised as a foster child by the late Delanie and Delemer Oakman of the Buck Valley area.  He was...

May 29, 2023

Lucille B. Truax, 76, of Needmore, PA, passed away Monday, May 29th, at her residence.

Lucille was born in Harrisonville, PA on April 13, 1947, a daughter of the late Rose E. (Clark) and Ivan L. Truax.

Lucille worked at various restaurants throughout the area before retiring from JLG, McConnellsburg, PA.  She was a member...

May 22, 2023

Earl R. Sipes, 80, of Harrisonville, PA, passed away, Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Earl was born in Harrisonville, PA on February 7, 1943, a son of the late Kathryn (Welch) and Robert E. Sipes.  He was the husband of Patsy (Pollock) Sipes, whom he married on June 29, 1968....

May 10, 2023

Thomas Ormond "TO" Humbert, Jr., 96, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care, McConnellsburg, PA.

Thomas was born in Somerset, PA on November 16, 1926, a son of the late Inez L. (Boyer) and Thomas O. Humbert, Sr.  He was the widower of Madeline E. (Mellott)...

Apr 29, 2023

Mary P.C. Ott, 77, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Saturday, April 29th, at her residence.

Mary was born in McConnellsburg, PA on May 30, 1945, a daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth (Magsam) and Raymond B. Cline.

Mary is survived by her husband, four children, four sisters and six grandchildren.  She was preceded in death...

Apr 23, 2023

Faye M. Divelbliss, 76, of State College, PA and formerly of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, April 23rd, at Embassy of Hearthside, State College, PA.

Faye was born in Warfordsburg, PA on September 5, 1946, a daughter of the late Margaret (Hauman) and Roosevelt  Layton.  She was the widow of James W. Divelbliss Jr., whom she married...