All Obituaries

Noah Michael Shaffer, 16, of Martinsburg, WV; passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019.  He was born on April 3, 2003 in Leesburg, Virginia; a son of Shane Michael and Alicia A. (Hall) Shaffer of Martinsburg, WV. Along with his parents he is survived by sisters Kennedy Grace Shaffer and Sydney Ann Shaffer; grandparents Richard and Mary Hall; Max and Deanna Shaffer; great grandparents Warren Eugene Ritchey and LaRue Shaffer; aunts and uncles Michael married to Sarah Hall, Andrew and...

Brian J. “Turk” McCall, 62, of Clearville, PA went on to Gloryland to save us a spot (as he would say) on Monday, December 9, 2019, at home with the love of his life by his side. He was born in Manila, Republic of the Philippines on October 6, 1957, to parents Hugh J. (deceased) and H. Dolores “Dee” McCall of Westminster, CO. He “won the lottery” when he fell in love with Miss Annie in 1989 and “finally” married her on October 12, 2001, in...

John "Jack" Howard Miller, 66, of North Spring Street, Everett, PA; passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at home.   He was born on August 5, 1953 in Phillipsburg, PA; a son of Shirley L. (Steele) Miller of Everett and the late John C. Miller. Along with his mother he is survived by daughter Melinda Lewis, Annapolis, MD; brother James C. Miller married to Myrna (Richter), Artemas, PA. Jack served in the United States Army as a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam War...

Kay Spencer Cypher, 75, of Saxton, PA; passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Colonial Courtyard.  She was born on February 11, 1944 in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late Jack and Marie (Sweet) Spencer.  On July 30, 1966 in Saxton United Methodist Church she was united in marriage to Thomas W. Cypher. Along with her husband Tom, she is survived by three children Kristin Cypher married to Paul Bonaventura, Pittsburgh, PA; Tricia Cypher married to Karan Mehra,...

Dorothy Showalter, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 26, 1935, in Hopewell, PA, the daughter of Glenn Foor and Faye (Bollman) Foor. On August 26, 1958, she was united in marriage to Alvin E. Showalter who proceeded her in death on October 17, 1982. She is survived by her sons Shawn P. Showalter and wife Dolly Showalter of Everett, Colin B. Showalter of Hopewell and a granddaughter Makenna J. Showalter of...

Lura Jean Mellott, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, chef, gardener, jokester, Pirate and Steeler fan, actress, hunter, bingo fanatic, crossword puzzle solver, and gameshow watcher, passed away peacefully after 97 years of living life to the fullest.   Lura was born to Hobart and Rosie (Lashley) Sipes on November 1, 1922.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 fun-filled years, Douglas S Mellott; her brother, Fred M. Sipes;...

Lois Foor Albert, 84, of East New Market passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Macky and Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines. She was born in Everett, PA on November 18, 1935 and was a daughter of the late Archie W. Foor, Sr. and Celia Hamm Foor. Mrs. Albert graduated from Everett High School in Everett, PA and attended Elon College in Elon, NC. Prior to marriage she worked as a legal secretary and after she was married, on September 6, 1959 to Rev. Douglas S....

Harry F. Leonard, Sr., 94 of East Main Street, Everett, PA; passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Rebecca’s Personal Care Home in Everett, PA. He was born on October 16, 1925 in Everett, Pennsylvania; a son of the late Harry E. “Pete” and Minnie V. (Ritchey) Leonard. On December 22, 1956 in Clearville, PA he was united in marriage to the former Ruth M. (Smith) Leonard. Along with his wife of sixty-two years he is survived by children Mary Alice Bitner, Marietta, PA...

Violet M. Kline, 78, of Basic Lane, Hopewell, PA; passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Homewood at Martinsburg, PA.  She was born on November 14, 1941 in Thomaston, GA; a daughter of the late David P. and Jewell Christine (Bishop) Leader.  On September 12, 1984 in Saxton, PA; she was united in marriage to John S. Kline. Along with her husband of thirty-five years, she is survived by children Charlotte married to Paxton Clark, Everett; Patricia Scherbring Belton, TX;...

Ira Grant Smith, 94, of Cumberland, MD formerly of Bedford, PA; passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Frostburg Nursing and Rehab Center.  He was born on August 2, 1925 in Montezuma, NY; a son of the late Lewis T. and Tina (Poole) Smith.  He was first married to Emma (Bucy) Smith, she preceded him in death.  On April 4, 1987 in Flintstone, Maryland; he was united in marriage to Marie B. Smith.  Along with his wife Marie, he is survived by children...