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Harold E. Deshong
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,...
Deborah "Debee" Ethridge
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....
Michael L. Chilcote, Sr.
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...
Joan H. Kendall
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...
Ann A. Sipes
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...
Jack H. "Jackie" Morton Ll
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....
Gale L. Mellott, Sr.
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...
William C. "Bill" Burkett
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...
Lucille B. Truax
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...
Earl R. Sipes
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....
Thomas Ormond "To" Humbert, Jr.
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)...
Mary P.C. Ott
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...
Faye M. Divelbliss
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...
Margaret J. Reeder
Apr 15, 2023
Margaret J. Reeder, 89, of Southern Pines, NC, and formerly of McConnellsburg, PA for sixty five years, passed away Saturday, April 15th, at her residence in North Carolina.
Margaret was born in Maddensville, PA on September 13, 1933, a daughter of the late Zelda Pearl (Wible) and Daniel Ramsey. She was the wife of Kenneth E. Reeder,...
Velma L. Crouse
Apr 14, 2023
Velma L. Crouse, 95, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.
Velma was born in Hancock, MD on January 15, 1928, a daughter of the late Sylvia I (Clingerman) and Marshall J. Trail. She was the widow of Frank Crouse, whom she married on September 23, 1947. ...
Travis D. Abbott
Apr 9, 2023
Travis D. Abbott, 46, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.
Travis was born in McConnellsburg, PA on December 13, 1976, a son of Thomas C. Abbott, Sr., of McConnellsburg, PA and the late Patricia E. (Betts) Abbott. He was the husband of Crystal R. (Detwiler)...
Catherine E. Shives
Apr 5, 2023
Catherine E. Shives, 92, of Saint Thomas, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA.
Catherine was born in Needmore, PA on September 10, 1930, a daughter of the late Maria P. (Strait) and Russell D. Mellott. She was the widow of Francis Robert "Bob" Shives, whom she married on June...
Jessica Jaine (Mclucas) Truax
Mar 29, 2023
Jessica Jaine Truax, 47, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Born Jessica Jaine McLucas, she was the daughter of Linda F. (Long) McLucas and Russell C. McLucas, Jr, of McConnellsburg, PA. She became Mrs. Jessica Truax on July 31, 1999, when she married her beloved husband, Donald R. Truax III...
Mary R. Hoover
Mar 22, 2023
Mary R. Hoover, 93, of Waterfall, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home.
Mary was born in Six Mile Run, PA on May 26, 1929, a daughter of the late Ethel "Shorty" (Watkins) and Glenn K. Foster. She was the widow of Paul E. Hoover, who preceded her in death in August of 1971....
Danielle F. Clapsadle
Mar 19, 2023
Danielle Faith Clapsadle, 34, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, March 19th, at Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA..
Danielle was born in McConnellsburg, PA on October 29, 1988, a daughter of Billie Jo (Souders), of McConnellsburg, PA and Todd Strait, of McConnellsburg. She was the wife of Matthew D, Clapsadle, whom she married on August 8, 2008.
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