Fred W. Lynch, 91, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on July 25, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.
Fred was born on July 12, 1935, in Big Cove Tannery, PA, the son of the late Hayes B. and Lois I. Keefer Lynch.
Fred was a 1954 graduate of McConnellsburg High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army from 1954-1955 when he was honorably discharged.
Fred retired from James River after 30 years of work. After retirement, he sold produce locally for 26 years. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and looking for mushrooms.
Fred is survived by his five children, Gregory Lynch of Harrisonville, Pamela (wife of Rick) Piper of Greencastle, PA, Sharon (wife of Wayne) Swope of Chambersburg, PA, Rhonda (wife of Troy Bolinger) Weaver of Wells Tannery, PA, and Curt (husband of Sandra) Lynch of Harrisonville, PA and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Fred is also survived by three siblings, Carl Lynch of McConnellsburg, PA, Shirley Woods of Fannettsburg, PA and Sandra Yost of Hagerstown, MD, and two special nephews, Randy and Jeff Skiles, and his friend, Larry Ott.
In addition to his parents, Fred is preceded in death by three siblings, Robert Lynch, Homer Lynch and Jean Davis, and two grandchildren, Joshua and Janelle Weaver.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Kelso – Cornelius Funeral Home, 322 North Second Street McConnellsburg, PA 17233 with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Interment will immediately follow at Union Cemetery in McConnellsburg, with the Fulton Honor Guard.
Online condolences can be made at the funeral home’s website.
Funeral arrangements were trusted to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, 322 N. 2nd Street McConnellsburg, PA 17233, (717) 485-3401.
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