Obituaries - Fulton County News (2024)

Jean V. Davis

McConnellsburg, 83

By ops@our-hometown.com | on August 28, 2024

Our loving mother Jean V. Davis, 83, McConnellsburg, went to be with the lord Monday August 19, 2024, at Green Ridge Village, Newville, Pa. Jean was born October 29, 1940 in Big Cove Tannery, Pa., a daughter of the late Hayes and Lois (Keefer) Lynch. She was the widow of the late Grayson B. Davis who she married December 7, […]

Benjamin R. Miller

Hustontown, infant

By ops@our-hometown.com | on August 28, 2024

Benjamin Roy Miller, infant son of Hunter Miller and Victoria Bookheimer of North Clear Ridge Road, Hustontown, was born August 13, 2024 at Pittsburgh, Pa., and died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Along with his parents, he is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Arentz; maternal grandparents: Wendy and Jason Kendall and Troy Bookheimer; paternal grandmother, […]

Mary Figard

Everett, 86

Mary E. Treichler

Maddensville, 104

By ops@our-hometown.com | on August 28, 2024

Mary Estelle Treichler, 104, passed away peacefully in her own home on her son and daughter-in-law’s farm in southern Huntingdon County near Maddensville, Pa. She had resided with them there for the last 29 years and was 104 years old. She was born in the working class neighborhood of Roxborough, Philadelphia, where her parents and grandparents lived. She was the […]

Kathryn G. Snyder

McConnellsburg, 99

By ops@our-hometown.com | on August 28, 2024

Kathryn “Kate” G. Snyder, 99, McConnellsburg, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Fulton County Medical Center Long Term Care Unit, McConnellsburg. She was born in Needmore, May 9, 1925, a daughter of the late Elva (Garland) and Floyd Kline. She was the wife of Marvin C. “Bub” Snyder, who she married on May 22, 1945. He preceded her in […]

In Memory

By ops@our-hometown.com | on August 28, 2024

KING In loving memory of Jonathan Earl King: Happy birthday to our beloved son, brother and uncle. September 3 would have been your 44th birthday here on earth, but God called you to your forever home on July 17, 2024. Although we were not prepared and will grieve your loss during our lifetimes, we know that your sweet and gentle […]

John A. Earhart

Crystal Spring, 84

By ops@our-hometown.com | on August 21, 2024

John Alan Earhart, 84, Crystal Spring, Pa., passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at home. He was born January 19, 1940 in Baltimore, Md., a son of the late Bernard William and Catherine (Wilmer) Earhart. On December 6, 1985 in Crystal Spring, he was united in marriage to Kathryn P. (Ward) Everhart. Along with his wife, he is survived by […]

Alma M. Locke

Chambersburg, 85

By ops@our-hometown.com | on August 21, 2024

Alma May Locke, 85, Chambersburg, and formerly of St. Thomas, went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2024. Alma was born in Broad Top, Pa., November 28, 1938, a daughter of the late Lottie (Griffith) and W. Lee Anderson. She was the widow of Harold W. Locke Jr., who she married September 22, 1962. He preceded her in […]

Christian W. Everts

Hustontown, 30

By ops@our-hometown.com | on August 21, 2024

Christian “Beef” W. Everts, 30, Hustontown, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, Pa. Beef was born in Chambersburg, December 4, 1993, a son of Becky M. (Fleming) Everts, Hustontown, and the late Jeffery W. Everts. He graduated from Forbes Road High School in 2012. He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing. He […]

Donald S. Strait

McConnellsburg, 82

By ops@our-hometown.com | on August 21, 2024

Donald “Don” Shade Strait, 82, McConnellsburg, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his residence. Don was born in Harrisonville, May 9, 1942, a son of the late Blanche (Strait) Hamil. He was the husband of Charlotte A. (Hixson) Strait, who he married February 14, 2002. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked at PennDOT for […]

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