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Barry A. Mellott 1953-2025

Barry A. Mellott, 71, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. 

Barry A. Mellott
Barry A. Mellott

Barry was born on May 10, 1953, in Huntingdon, PA. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Alma R. (Stains) Mellott. 

Barry retired from JLG Industries, McConnellsburg, PA, after many years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman. He also enjoyed hunting and woodworking.

He is survived by his three children; Bonnie L (wife of David) McCusker, of Iva, SC, Stacey C. Stem, of Carlisle, PA, Jared T (husband of Stephanie) Mellott, of Chambersburg, PA, brothers; Ronnie (husband of Sue) Mellott, of McConnellsburg, PA, Lindsay (husband of Viola) Mellott, of McConnellsburg, PA, Duane Mellott, of McConnellsburg, PA, Edwin Mellott, of Fort Loudon, PA, sisters; Doreen (wife of John) Smith, of NC and Diane (wife of Edgar) Dunn, of Italy. He is also survived by five grandchildren; Ethan, Janessa, Landon, Isaiah, and Evelyn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Gale Mellott, Sr.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements were made by the Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.

Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website. 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Barry A Mellott, please visit the floral store.


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