Obituary for Helen M. Devor (Mellott)
Helen M. Devor, 91, of Shippensburg, passed away the morning of Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born on June 15, 1931 in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Clyde E. and Ethel E. (Kane) Mellott, Sr.
Helen was a graduate of the Shippensburg High School and worked in food service for the Shippensburg School District for 20+ years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, who enjoyed reading and puzzles. Helen had a love for animals and was an avid Penn State football fan. She was also a member of the Shippensburg First Church of God.
She is survived by her three children, Arthur (Amy Kyte) Devor II, Sharon Devor, and Thomas Devor; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Devor, Sr.; and one brother, Clyde E. Mellott, Jr.
Helen’s funeral services, entrusted to the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., will be private. There will be no public viewing or visitation. Helen will be laid to rest alongside her husband in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shippensburg First Church of God, 121 E. King St., Shippensburg, PA 17257 or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.
She was born on June 15, 1931 in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Clyde E. and Ethel E. (Kane) Mellott, Sr.
Helen was a graduate of the Shippensburg High School and worked in food service for the Shippensburg School District for 20+ years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, who enjoyed reading and puzzles. Helen had a love for animals and was an avid Penn State football fan. She was also a member of the Shippensburg First Church of God.
She is survived by her three children, Arthur (Amy Kyte) Devor II, Sharon Devor, and Thomas Devor; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Devor, Sr.; and one brother, Clyde E. Mellott, Jr.
Helen’s funeral services, entrusted to the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc., will be private. There will be no public viewing or visitation. Helen will be laid to rest alongside her husband in the Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shippensburg First Church of God, 121 E. King St., Shippensburg, PA 17257 or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.