All Obituaries

Janet L. Ritchey, 88, of Christian Street, Hopewell, PA; passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at home. She was born on January 23, 1932 in Hopewell, PA; a daughter of the late Samuel and Lela Gladys (Miller) Zimmerman.    She was married to Jacob Ritchey on October 6, 1961.  She is survived by two daughters Lisa E. North, Austin, TX and Susan G. Dodson married to Vince, Hopewell, PA; four grandchildren Douglass, Lauren, Devin and Dave; and a brother Richard...

David P. Ford, 74 of Everett, PA; passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on October 5, 1945 in Camp Mackall, North Carolina; a son of the late C. Paul and Ethel M. (Hall) Ford.  He was married to Darla Kay (Miller) Ford.  She preceded him in death on March 7, 2016.  David is survived by his children Corey T. Ford and Breann K. Ford; sister-in-law Carolyne Ford; nephew Nathaniel Ford married to Lorie, niece Sara...

Calvin J. Childers, 72, of Eichelberger Road, Hopewell, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at home.  He was born on September 5, 1948 in Sandy Run, PA; a son of the late Chester and Emma (Spahn) Childers.  On February 27, 1970 in West Virginia; he was united in marriage to Patricia A. (Foor) Childers. Along with his wife of fifty years he is survived by step son Kevin Foor married to Nina; granddaughter Kristen Foor; two great grandchildren; siblings Phillip Childers...

Daniel L. Lynch, 76, of Frankfort Highway, Ridgeley, WV; passed away on September 14, 2020 at home with his family by his side.  He was born on June 4, 1944 in Everett, PA; a son of the late Frederick N. and Janet F. (Hall) Lynch.  On March 24, 1963 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Suzanne “Suzie” (Mardorff) Lynch.  Along with his wife he is survived by three children Sandra Stephens married to Carl, Martinsburg, WV; Theresa Green married to Darryl, Lemasters,...

Clayton Allen Mattern, Jr., 48, of Butler Lane, James Creek, PA; passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at UPMC Altoona Hospital.  He was born on October 19, 1971 in Roaring Spring, PA a son of Clayton Allen Mattern Sr. of Etters, PA and Barbara E. (Berkey) Mattern, Roaring Spring, PA.  On July 5, 2012 in Huntingdon, PA; he was united in marriage to his life companion of twenty five years Patti A. (Johnston) Mattern. Along with his parents and wife, he is survived by step son...

Donald E. Replogle, 79, of Raystown Road, Hopewell, PA; passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.  He was born on December 19, 1940 a son of the late James S. and Kathryn E. (Foor) Replogle.  In Yellow Creek he was united in marriage to Norma J. (Clapper) Replogle.  She preceded him in death on January 9, 2011.  He is survived by children Lora A. married to James Palmer, Todd, PA; Douglas A. Replogle married to Susan (Smith), Hopewell, PA; grandchildren...

Opal I. Morse, 82, of Menchtown Road, Everett, PA; passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Fulton County Medical Center.  She was born on January 21, 1938 in Fulton County; a daughter of the late Jerry and Ida (Gordon) Golden.  On March 26, 1961 in Cumberland, MD she was united in marriage to Dallmeyer Morse.  He preceded her in death on May 21, 2019.    She is survived by three children Jeffrey L. Morse and partner James Knarr, Brian K....

Dorothy Ann Akers, 78, of Big Creek Road, Clearville, PA; went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1942 in Hagerstown, MD; a daughter of the late Howard Jackson and Fosta Genevieve (Truax) Layton. On April 27, 1968 in Cedar Grove Church in Dott, PA; she was united in marriage, to the love of her life, her best friend; Guy Akers. Their love for one another only grew stronger over the past 53 years. Along with her husband, she is survived by...

Violet M. (Reynolds) Mackel-Harris, 86, of South Fork, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020.  She was born on July 5, 1934 in Ryot, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Elwood Harvey Reynolds and Lena Eleanor (Shaffer) Reynolds-Zess. Violet was united in marriage to James R. Harris on July 5, 1993.  He preceded her in death on April 8, 2005.   Violet is survived by her children, Trina M. Mackel, of Dunlo, PA; Howard E. Mackel Jr., married to...

Betty E Wilt, 97, entered into Eternal Rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.  She was a resident of Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg, PA and formerly of Breezewood, PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Wilma M. (Winter) DeCooman. Betty was a member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Breezewood and attended the Shepherdstown United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg. She is survived by two brothers-in-law: Myron Wilt married to Jean, and Duane Wilt married to Marjorie and a...