Ronald William “Shorty” Mellott, age 86, of Chambersburg, PA, formerly of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA.
Shorty was born on November 26, 1938, in McConnellsburg, PA, the son of the late Marshall and Cora Sipes Mellott.
Shorty married the late Martha Lorraine Finafrock (deceased on September 25, 2021) on February 25, 1956, in Hagerstown, MD.
Shorty was a Crane Operator for Landis Tool Company until he retired. Shorty loved training and working his beagles for rabbit hunting, and ground hog hunting.
Shorty is survived by his son, Kevin (husband of Deena Souders) Mellott of Chambersburg, PA, two grandchildren (Mackenna and Ciarra) and three great grandchildren (Camron, Logan, Seth). Shorty is also survived by one sister, Betty Brumbaugh of McConnellsburg, PA and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Shorty is preceded in death by wife, Martha Lorraine Mellott, one son, Joseph Mellott, one grandson, Corbett Mellott, and one brother, Marshall Mellott.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
The family has entrusted Shorty’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
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