Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

Charles Sylvester Doyle, Jr., 84, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Sterling Care, Boonsboro, Md.

Born July 5, 1940 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Charles S. Doyle, Sr. and June Rozelle (Spong) Doyle. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 21 years, Geraldine L....

Jan 8, 2025

Jane E. (Ankeney) Shupp, 90, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend - formerly of Clear Spring and a resident of Hagerstown, passed away from this life on Wednesday afternoon, January 8, 2025, in the comfort of her home - surrounded by her loving family.

Born on Saturday, June 23, 1934, in Charlton, Maryland, she was the first born...

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 5, 2025

Ruth Ann (Clarke) McLucas passed away, January 5, 2025, at Sterling Care South Mountain in Boonsboro, Maryland. Born September 13, 1959, in College Park Maryland. She was the second child of 5 from the late Charles C. Clarke Sr, and Barbara F. (Wilhelm) Clarke.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Deborah M. (Clarke) McDonald;...

Jan 5, 2025

Our brother and your friend, Gregory Wray Latta, born Sept 30, 1964 and died Jan 5,2025. He was born in Manassas va at Prince William regional hospital. 

He loved his family, his country, and its civil war history. He knew more about the civil war than many of us together knew. He has taken part in a few re-enactments in Ga. 

Greg...

Jan 4, 2025

Timothy Eugene Schindel, 73, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Saturday January 4, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.

Born December 16, 1951 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late, Anne Seibert and his adoptive parents, Charles Franklin and Grace (Seibert) Schindel. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by two...

Dec 31, 2024

Yvonne Marie Zello, age 70 peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, MD after her several year struggle with cancer. Born October 4, 1954, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Domenick and Mary Ann (Sachs) Zello.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Winebrenner.

She was of the...

Dec 26, 2024

Barry Richard Nott, 74, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away in Washington D.C. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. 

Born on January 10, 1950, he was the son of the late Leonard Nott and Mary (Palutz) Nott. He graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1968 and continued his education at Hagerstown Community College. 

Barry was then employed with...

Dec 24, 2024

Wanda Lee Boyer, 78 of Hagerstown, went home to her heavenly father on December 24th, 2024 at 12:45 am.Born May 4th 1946 to the late Marvin R and Margaret L (Hurd) Moats. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Jon H Boyer and stepbrother Howard “JR” Rice Jr. 

Wanda was a true worker. She was known...

Dec 22, 2024

On December 22nd, Doris Ann Hilton stepped into a new body. One not ravaged by cancer. She was an 18-year breast cancer survivor. Doris had plans like we all do even at 85 years of age and was always on the move. She received a diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer in November and simply stated, “such is life, I’m not...

Dec 22, 2024

Gregory Alan Cole, Sr. of Mercersburg, PA passed away on December 22nd, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. 

Greg was born on November 25th, 1946 in Welsh Run, PA to parents James B. Cole, JR and Goldie (Mummert) Cole. He graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1964, before joining the US Navy. 

After his naval service, he worked...

Dec 22, 2024

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Barger, 85, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Fahrney-Keedy Nursing Home, Boonsboro, Md.

Born August 19, 1939 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, James F. and Catherine (Tribby) Barger.

Betty received a BS Degree from Towson University, a Masters Degree from the University of Hawaii and a Doctorate in Education from George...

Dec 21, 2024

Samuel Kenneth Bonebrake, Jr., passed away at his home on December 21, 2024. Born on May 25, 1942, he was the son of the late Samuel Bonebrake, Sr. and Louise (Williamson) Bonebrake.

Samuel is preceded in death by his wife of nearly 40 years, Sylvia Yvonne (Cantner) Bonebrake in 2013. His three sisters, Kaye Bonebrake, Maryann (Bonebrake) Baker, and Brenda Bonebrake...

Dec 21, 2024

Ronald Albert Cline, 88, passed away December 21, 2024. He was the spouse of Emma Jane(Conrad) Cline. He was born April 10, 1936, in Washington, DC and later moved to Hagerstown. He was the son of the late Elmer Tracy and Ella Florence (Wilhide) Cline.

 He was a 1954graduate of Hagerstown High School and a 1958 graduate of the University of...

Dec 17, 2024

Myra Marie Harshman-Constable, 81, of Hagerstown, MD, left us peacefully at home on December 17th, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Myra was a young 81, full of life and more energy than most in her family. She enjoyed bowling, lunching with friends, and traveling with family. She will be remembered for her love of family, traditions and...

Dec 13, 2024

Barbara Kathleen Marconi, 87, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Friday, December 13, 2024 at her home.

Born November 19, 1937 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late, James Frederick Leckrone and Kathleen Elizabeth (Plack) Leckrone. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Thomas Michael Marconi; a sister, Nancy...

Dec 13, 2024

Donna Kay Weiser, 81, of Greencastle, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13th. Born on October 28, 1943, Hagerstown, Md. she was the daughter of the late Ivan G. Hull and Betty (Brant) Hull.

A proud graduate of South Hagerstown High School, Class of 1961, Donna married the love of her life, Allen Weiser, in 1965. Together, they built a...

Dec 9, 2024

Willabelle (Willie) Katherine Stottlemyer, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on December 9,2024 at the age of 94 in UPMC Harrisburg, PA.

Willabelle was born in Shaw, WV. She was the daughter of the late Retha Slade, Stepfather James Slade, and Father Ralph Poling.

She was employed by the Washington County Hospital, Fahrney Keedy Retirement Home, and Co- owner of George and Willies...

Dec 4, 2024

Claudette Henson of Hagerstown, MD passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, surrounded by family. She was born on Sept. 19, 1939, in Sharpsburg, MD. She was a lifelong resident of Hagerstown, and a member of St. Mary’s Church. Most of her adult life she worked in childcare.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otho Palmer and Catherine Palmer Graff,...

Dec 4, 2024

Jack A Near, 93, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at Creekside Village in his hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on April 13, 1931, to the late Harold S. Near and Clara Elizabeth (Painter) Besore.

 He is survived by his loving daughters, Kathy Tucker, Sharon Near, Lee Ann Aikens, and Peggy Ashton and his sons, Jack Near Jr. and Jay...