All Obituaries

Susan R. Coughlin, 65, of Waterfall, PA, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA. Born on April 20, 1958 in McConnellsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd C. and Lois (Strait) Brantner. She was united in marriage to Michael Coughlin. Mr. Coughlin survives at their home.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by children Christopher Coughlin, Michelle Coughlin, Tiffany Cook and Stephen Coughlin.  There are five...

Melvin G. Hann, 94, of Buck Road, Harrisonville, PA, died Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bedford, PA. Born August 12, 1929 at Harrisonville, he was a son of the late Carl and Julia (Mumma) Hann. He was united in marriage to the former Beulah M. DeShong on July 2,1951. Mrs. Hann preceded in death on January 23, 2020. He is survived by one daughter, Carol Wright and husband Garry of Waterfall, PA, one granddaughter, Jennifer Knepper and husband Allen...

Neil L. Berkstresser, 87, of Harrisonville, PA, died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. Born on October, 5, 1936 in Taylor Township, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph E. Berkstresser, Sr. and Ada Maye (Knepper) Berkstresser.  He was united in marriage to Betty June Roher on December 20, 1958.  Mrs. Berkstresser preceded in death on September 13, 2010. Mr. Berkstresser is survived by three sons, Neil P. Berkstresser and wife Creta of...

Edith A. “Edie” Everhart, 86, of Hustontown, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born on September 1, 1937 in McConnellstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Rachel (Fox) Campbell.  She was united in marriage to Ralph B. Everhart.  Mr. Everhart preceded in death on December 7, 2021. Mrs. Everhart is survived by three children:  Steve Everhart,  Rodney Everhart, and Ginger Everhart. She is also survived by grandchildren...

Curtis Lynn Shore, 52, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born on October 22, 1971 to the late Clinton James Shore, Sr. and Clara (Chilcoate) Shore.  Curtis graduated from McConnellsburg High School in the Class of 1990. He went on to become a welder and worked at various industries in Fulton and Franklin Counties. He was currently employed by Marmon Keystone, McConnellsburg. He loved spending time with his family and friends....

Laura June “Becky” Martz, 95, of Trails End Road, Hustontown, PA, died Sunday, November 26, 2023 at her home. Born April 29, 1928 at Wells Tannery, PA, she was a daughter of the late Carl Vernon and Ruth (Schenck) Newman. She was united in marriage to Raymond Martz on September 8, 1945. Mr. Martz preceded in death on January 18, 2013. She is survived by four children, Barry Martz and wife Shirley of Chambersburg, PA, Daniel Martz and wife Nancy of Martinsburg, WV, Debbie Haines...

John S. Hodge, 85, of Fort Littleton Road, Orbisonia, PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at his home. Born July 5, 1938 at Hinton, WV, he was a son of the late Robert and Bernice Hodge. He was united in marriage to the former Charlotte Stains Patterson on January 15, 1972. Mrs. Hodge survives at their home. He is also survived by six children, John G. Hodge and wife Della, Stanley “Wayne” Hodge and wife Pam, Sena U. Longmire and husband Jeff, James P....

Scot Drummond, 49, of Buck Road, Harrisonville, PA, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA. He was born on April 21, 1974 at Toms River, NJ and raised in Pine Beach, NJ. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Lee and Barbara Drummond of Waretown, NJ and his mother and stepfather, Gwen and Richard Forte of Fayetteville, PA. He was united in marriage to the former Sara McCullough on September 23, 2000. Mrs. Drummond survives at their...

On November 3, 2023, Faye Louise Daniels Appleby, formerly of Waterfall, PA, passed peacefully from this life to join her Lord. She was a resident of Menno Haven Assisted Living for several years. Following her graduation from Hustontown High School she was employed at Penn Hall Girls School in Chambersburg, PA. Manor Building where she resided at Menno Haven was previously Penn Hall Girls School. She was born March 25, 1929 to Ira Russell Daniels and Edna (Reeder) Daniels. Her father...

Claude L. “Red” Bookheimer, 74, of Hustontown, PA, died Friday, August 25, 2023 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born September 6, 1948 in Dublin Twp., Fulton Co., PA, he was a son of the late George and Bertha (Chilcote) Bookheimer. He was united in marriage to the former Mona Seiders who survives at their home. He is also survived by three children, Rick Bookheimer of Michigan, Tina Dodson of Hopewell, PA and Troy Bookheimer of Hustontown, PA, ten grandchildren, eleven great...