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Timothy M. "Mike" DeShong , 68, of McConnellsburg, PA. died Sep 25, 2021

Brenda L. Dalton , 61 Aug 20, 1960 - Aug 31, 2021 Brenda L. Dalton, 61, of Hagerstown, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 at her father's home in Mercersburg, PA. Brenda was born in Alexandria, VA on August 20, 1960, the daughter of Dale Schooley, of Mercersburg, PA and the late Almeda (Hoffman) Schooley. She attended St. Ann Catholic Church in Hagerstown, MD and was the owner/operator of RoseBrooke Studio in Frederick, MD for over thirty years where she was a licensed cosmetologist. Brenda loved traveling, sking, the beauty care industry, fashion and also her family. In addition to her father, she is survived by daughters Danielle (wife of...

Victor K. Gobin , 95, of McConnellsburg, PA. died Apr 19, 2021 Victor K. Gobin, 95,of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Fulton County Medical Center. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.

Thomas J. Pawlak , 79, of Warfordsburg, PA. died Apr 8, 2021 Thomas J. Pawlak, passed away April 8, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his companion of sixteen years Janet Blankley, daughters Robin L. Bowman, Anita E. Munson and Janet's daughter Charlene Younker. Graveside service will be Monday, April 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Union Cemetery, McConnellsburg, PA. Arrangements were made by Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.

Clair R. Miller , 84, of McConnellsburg, PA. died Apr 2, 2021 Clair R. Miller, 84, passed away Friday, April 2nd, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. The family of Clair will be hosting a visitation on Sunday, April 11th, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Hustontown Fire Hall. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19. Funeral services will be held at the Hustontown Fire Hall at 1:00 PM on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. Online condolences maybe expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.

Steven N. Mellott , 51 May 6, 1969 - Mar 26, 2021 Steven Neil Mellott, 51, of Breezewood, PA passed away Friday, March 26th, 2021 at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. Steven was born in McConnellsburg, PA on May 6, 1969, the son of Mary V. (wife of David C.) Koontz, of Warfordsburg, PA and the late Dean L. Mellott. He was a 1987 graduate of James Buchanan High School and was a lifetime resident of Pennsylvania. Steven was an admirer and contributor to the Arts including his personal Art and also was an AFS Intercultural Programs exchange student in Tokyo, Japan. Steven always contributed to making the world beautiful. In addition to his mother, he is...

Dennis E. Palmer , 59, of Needmore, PA. died Mar 18, 2021 Dennis Edward Palmer, 59, of Needmore, PA passed away Thursday, March 18th, 2021 at his residence after a short battle with cancer. Denny was born in McConnellsburg, PA on August 21, 1961, the son of Wilma (Stanley) Valentine, of Warfordsburg, PA and Stanley (husband of Brenda) Palmer, of McConnellsburg, PA. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.

Donald M. Truax , 88 Mar 9, 1932 - Feb 28, 2021 Donald M. Truax, 88, Warfordsburg, PA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Born to the late Henry and Roxie (Lynch) Truax, Donald celebrated his birthday as March 9, 1932. Donald loved animals and spent his life working on the farm and tending to the cows. He had a special way with the animals. He also enjoyed visiting with his friends at the Warfordsburg Senior Center where, as a part of the original group, he had been attending for over thirty years. Donald is survived by his family, Robert and Helen Layton, Alan and Ann Layton, Tina and Robert Crawford, Erica and Emalyn Hartley, Diana and Sarah Layton,...

San Tone Conners , 82, of Harleysville, PA. died Feb 27, 2021 San Tone Conners, 82, of Harleysville, PA and formerly of Harrisonville, PA passed away Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at Abington Hospital, Abington, PA. He was the husband of Barbara Ellen (Hazelwood) Conners, whom he married on May 22, 1965. Services will be private and interment will be at Union Cemetery, McConnellsburg, PA with Pastor Joshua Davinsizer officiating. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.

Richard H. "Dickie" Glenn , 71, of McConnellsburg, PA. died Jan 22, 2021 Richard H. "Dickie" Glenn, 71, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Big Cove Tannery, PA. Religious service will be Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Big Cove Tannery, PA. Arrangements by Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.

Joey L. Helser , 53 Dec 8, 1967 - Jan 3, 2021 Joey L. Helser, 53, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 at his residence. Joey was born in McConnellsburg, PA on December 8, 1967, the son of Janet I. (Means) and Harry S. Helser, of Ft. Littleton, PA. He was the husband of Lori A. (Hess) Helser whom he married on June 30, 1990. He attended My Father's House Ministries in McConnellsburg, PA, was a member of the A.B.A.T.E. Keystone Chapter 56, the Grease, Steam and Rust Association, the Narrows Gun Club, the Fulton County Republican Committee and he is an Eagle Scout. Joey worked at the Burnt Cabins Maintenance Shed for the Pennsylvania Turnpike for...

Grace L. Sipes , 90, of Berkeley Springs, WV. died Jan 2, 2021 Grace Louise Sipes, 90, of Berkeley Springs, WV went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA surrounded by her family. Religious Service at Pleasant Ridge Church of the Nazarene, Harrisonville, PA, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Arrangements by Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.

Brandi Jaye Mellott , 42, of Harrisonville, PA. died Dec 21, 2020 Brandi Jaye Mellott, 42, of Harrisonville, PA went home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 21st, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle, Harrisburg, PA surrounded by her family. She is survived by husband Chad Mellott , daughter Jayde Mellott and son Noah Mellott. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.

Herman D. Strait , 84, of Harrisonville, PA. died Dec 19, 2020 Herman Delonia Strait, 84, of Harrisonville, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. He was the husband of Judy A. (Riddle) Strait whom he married on July 12, 1987. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.

Geraldine Palmer , 94, of McConnellsburg, PA. died Dec 14, 2020 Geraldine Palmer, 94, a resident of the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit and formerly of Warfordsburg, PA passed away Monday, December 14th, 2020. She is survived by daughter Jocelyn (wife of Ed) Goodman, of St. Thomas, PA and granddaughter Erin (wife of Matt) Martin, of Mercersburg, PA. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.

Mary Jane Morton , 91, of McConnellsburg, PA. died Dec 14, 2020 Mary Jane Morton, 91, a resident of the Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit and formerly of Big Cove Tannery, PA passed away Monday, December 14th, 2020 at Fulton County Medical Center , McConnellsburg, PA. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.

Harold L. Fix, Jr. , 68, of McConnellsburg, PA. died Dec 1, 2020 Harold is survived by daughters Crissy A. (wife of Joshua) Diffenderfer, of Fayetteville, PA, Heather D. (fiance Chester Mills) Fix, of Hagerstown, MD, brothers Terry L. (husband of Vickie) Fix, of McConnellsburg, PA, Tim L. (husband of Susan) Fix, of Hustontown, PA, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Graveside service at Union Cemetery, McConnellsburg, PA, at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 4th, 2020 with Pastor Chris Elliott officiating.

Margaret "Normalee" Anderson , 85, of Needmore, PA. died Nov 18, 2020 Margaret "Normalee" (Bard) Anderson, 85, of Needmore, PA died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home. Funeral service will be Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Ebenezer Church Pavilion, Harrisonville, PA with Pastor William Swope and Pastor Erik Sollenberger officiating. If attending, please bring a lawn chair and follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 restrictions. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.

Brian F. Tucker , 80, of Harrisonville, PA. died Oct 16, 2020 Visitation will be Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 6 to 8 PM at Sideling Hill Christian Church, Needmore, PA. There will also be visitation one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church. Religious Service at Sideling Hill Christian Church, Needmore, PA, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 with Pastor William Swope officiating. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.

Randy E. Snyder , 62, of Waterfall, PA. died Oct 9, 2020 He is survived by his wife Robin E. (Martz) Snyder, mother Caroly E. Snyder, sons Matthew W. (husband of Melissa) Snyder, Drew M. (husband of Mayra) Snyder, sisters Janice Shupp, Lisa Keebaugh, grandchildren Cohan and Casey Snyder. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.