Obituaries

Vincent Supplee Ruch, Jr.

Vincent Supplee Ruch, Jr.

Apr 10, 2025

Vincent Supplee Ruch Jr. (86) of Hagerstown, passed away on April 02, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown MD.

Born December 22, 1939, in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Vincent Supplee Ruch Sr, and Ruth (James) Ruch, Green.

Vince graduated from Annandale High School, Annandale, VA. The class of 1958 where he played on the baseball, football, and...

Ralph Lowell Poe

Ralph Lowell Poe

Apr 2, 2025

“Ralph Lowell Poe, 87, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Born on August 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Randall C. Poe and Dorothy E. (Nestor) Poe.

Ralph worked as a heavy equipment operator and control room operator in the construction industry and Eastalco for his career.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at...

Donald Richardson

Donald Richardson

Apr 2, 2025

Donald Craig Richardson, 86, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully Wed, April 2nd at Doey's House, surrounded by loving family.

Born on March 4, 1939 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Virginia and William Clark Richardson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Bill, George and Kenny Richardson as well as...

Dennis Wayne Drury

Dennis Wayne Drury

Apr 1, 2025

Dennis Wayne Drury, loving son, husband, father, grandfather and Pap Pap, 71, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Md.

Born February 8, 1954 in Hagerstown the son of the late, Sally Ann Drury. In addition to his mother he also was preceded in death by,one brother, Ace and three sisters, Virginia,...

Linda Faye Welker Wilson

Linda Faye Welker Wilson

Apr 1, 2025

Linda Faye Welker Wilson, wife, mother, sister, friend and member of Willow Brook Seventh-Day Adventist Church, passed away on April 1, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born in Berks County Pennsylvania on May 10, 1945 to Edward and Birdella (Eckenroth) Welker.

She is survived by her sister Cherlyn Rader, Reading, PA, her brother, David Welker, of MD, her...

Judy Angelus Morningstar

Judy Angelus Morningstar

Apr 1, 2025

Judy Angelus Morningstar, 85, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Julia Manor Nursing Home, Hagerstown.

Born May 11, 1939 in Morgan County West Virginia she was the daughter of the late, Arron Wyatt and Kathleen Ellen (Shepherd) Kesecker. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Lee Morningstar, Sr....

Julia Lee Carter

Julia Lee Carter

Mar 30, 2025

Julia “Julie” Lee (Boyers) Carter, 75, of Hagerstown, MD, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Heritage Hills Retirement Home in Greencastle, Pa. 

Born June 25, 1949 in Harrisonburg, Va., Julie was the daughter of the late Alfred and Charlotte “Connie” Boyers, and the late Sally and Edward Wise.

 An avid reader, crafter and volunteer, Julie...

Patricia “Pat” Marie Beard

Patricia “Pat” Marie Beard

Mar 30, 2025

We deeply mourn the loss of Patricia “Pat” Beard, a beloved mother, grandmother, and retired elementary school teacher, who dedicated her life to shaping the minds and hearts of children in Washington County, Maryland for more than forty years. Pat died on March 30, 2025 at her home in Hagerstown following a long illness. At 90 years old, she led...

George William Rowe

George William Rowe

Mar 29, 2025

George William Rowe, 83, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away on March 29, 2025. Born on August 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Paul Ellis Rowe and Myrtle Elizabeth Rudisill.

He is preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Elizabeth Moniger, and Betty Jane Moniger, as well as grandson, Bryan Michael Carr.

He was a carpenter by trade who was...

Clayton Hays Burkholder

Clayton Hays Burkholder

Mar 28, 2025

Clayton Hays Burkholder, 96, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. Born on December 23, 1928, he was the son of the late Elwood McLaughlin Burkholder, Sr. and Rebecca Jane Worthington Burkholder.

Clayton is preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian Viola (Renner) Burkholder; second wife, Vivian Jeanette (Renner) Burkholder; daughter, Donna K. Burkholder; brother, Elwood M....

Donald Paul Gossard

Donald Paul Gossard

Mar 23, 2025

Donald Paul Gossard 85 passed away on Sunday, March 23,2025 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born April 18,1939, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Hull) Gossard.

In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Ann (Whisner) Gossard.

A proud graduate of North Hagerstown High School, class of 1957,...

Kevin Scott Needy

Kevin Scott Needy

Mar 18, 2025

Kevin "Scott" Needy, 59, of Smithsburg, Md., passed away, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, Md.

Born December 6, 1965 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Kenneth L. and Mary Catherine Foltz-Needy.

Scott was a self employed contractor with a generous spirit and a wide range of interests. He had a deep love for hockey, NASCAR,...

Melinda "Linda" Susan Shumaker

Melinda "Linda" Susan Shumaker

Mar 18, 2025

Melinda “Linda” Susan Shumaker, 62, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Hershey, PA.

Born on July 6, 1962 in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of Shirley Ann and Raymond L. Earle. She was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School, class of ‘81.

Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 31 years, Percy...

Violet Imogene Trumpower

Violet Imogene Trumpower

Mar 14, 2025

Violet Imogene Trumpower, aged 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2025. Born in Thurmont, MD in 1926, she was the daughter of Morris Baker and Leah Hammaker.

Violet is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her daughters Bonnie Hopkins and Linda Morelock.

She is survived by her loving husband of 79 years Homer Trumpower, son Kevin Trumpower...

Mary Barbara LaFollette Cromer

Mary Barbara LaFollette Cromer

Mar 10, 2025

Mary Barbara LaFollette Cromer, 96, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Williamsport, Maryland. Born in Winchester, Virginia, in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Russell O. and Mary Margaret Spaid LaFollette.

Though she grew up in Winchester, her heart was always drawn to the family farm in nearby Highview, West Virginia, where her grandparents lived. Barbara survived polio,...

Richard "Richie" E. Heiberger

Richard "Richie" E. Heiberger

Mar 9, 2025

Richard “Richie” E. Heiberger passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland at the age of 84. Born on August 13, 1940, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret "Peggy" Heiberger.

ln addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon A. (Strubel) Heiberger, brother in law; James R....

Helen Marie Wigfield

Helen Marie Wigfield

Mar 9, 2025

Helen Marie Wigfield, 100, of Hagerstown, MD passed peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Doey's House surrounded by loving family. She would have celebrated her 101st birthday March 13th.

Born March 13, 1924 in Perryopolis, PA, Helen was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Trelka Majka.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Paul E....

Shirley Marion Reading

Shirley Marion Reading

Mar 6, 2025

Shirley Marion Reading, 95, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Viva Senior Living, Hagerstown.

Born July 28, 1929 in Peekskill, New York she was the daughter of the late, Merrill E. and Florence J. (Roberts) Dawson. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Myers, her son, James Reading and...

Lynn Franklin Meyers

Lynn Franklin Meyers

Mar 4, 2025

Lynn Franklin Meyers, 90 (years old), of Hagerstown, Md., departed this life to live with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 4, 2025.

He was born on June 27, 1934, to Beulah I. Meyers and William L. Meyers.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Jean LaFollette Meyers, whom he married on September 8, 1956; sons, Stephen Lynn Meyers, Christopher...

Joyce Estella Carey

Joyce Estella Carey

Mar 4, 2025

Joyce Estella Carey, 91, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Complete Care of Hagerstown.

Born May 3, 1933 in Luray, Virginia she was the daughter of the late, Walter Eyler and Dolly (Strickler) Shank. In addition to her mother she also was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Carey; one daughter, Lee Ann Henson; one...

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