Obituaries

Darrell Edwin Ebersole, Sr. (Jake)

Darrell Edwin Ebersole, Sr. (Jake)

Apr 28, 2025

Darrell Edwin Ebersole, Sr. (Jake), 77, of Maugansville, Md., passed away, Monday, April 28, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.

Born December 10, 1947 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Harold Richard and Helen Louise (Glesner) Ebersole. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by one son, Benjamin S. Wise and one brother, Kenneth...

David "Dave" A. Fisher

David "Dave" A. Fisher

Apr 25, 2025

David "Dave" A. Fisher November 27, 1936 – April 25, 2025

David "Dave" A. Fisher, 88, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Born in Columbia City, Indiana, Dave graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a degree in Business Administration. After college, he proudly served as a naval officer in the Far East for...

John Douglas Cryser, Jr.

John Douglas Cryser, Jr.

Apr 20, 2025

John Douglas Cryser, Jr., of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his home. Born on March 19, 1962, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of Louella (Weimer) Boyce and the late John D. Cryser, Sr.

In his working life, John was a heavy equipment operator, plumber, and tractor trailer driver. He proudly served his country in...

Harold Snyder Sr.

Harold Snyder Sr.

Apr 19, 2025

Harold (Harry) D. Snyder, Sr. (92) of Hagerstown, MD passed away Saturday April 19, 2025 at his home.

Born November 7, 1932 in Shippensburg, PA, he was the son of the late Helen (Rudisill) Snyder and John J. Snyder. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Kountz, and Janice Snyder; three brothers; Richard,...

Henry Stickell

Henry Stickell

Apr 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Henry Nelson Stickell

August 1, 1943 – April 14, 2025

Henry Nelson Stickell, Masters in Library Service, aged 81, of Woodbridge, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison Township, NJ.

Born on August 1, 1943, in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Henry was the beloved son of the...

Howard E. "Pappy" Patterson

Howard E. "Pappy" Patterson

Apr 14, 2025

Howard Ernest "Pappy" "Pat" Patterson, 94, of Funkstown, Md., passed away, Monday, April 14, 2025 at the VAMC, Martinsburg, W.Va.

Born March 14, 1931 in Baltimore, Md. he was the son of the late, Howard E. Patterson, Sr. and Catherine T. (Schneider) Patterson. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by a son, Howard Patterson; a step...

Herbert Davis

Herbert Davis

Apr 11, 2025

Herbert Davis, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and son, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 68.

Born on June 29, 1956, in Washington, D.C., Herbert was a proud native of the nation’s capital. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Latonya Davis (Easterling), with whom he shared many cherished years. Herbert's life was centered...

Ana Villarroel Colla

Ana Villarroel Colla

Apr 10, 2025

Ana “Mama” Villarroel Colla, 85, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Born October 24, 1939, in Argentina, she was the daughter of the late Luis Alberto Villarroel and Catalina Villarroel.

Ana was preceded in death by one brother, Manuel Villarroel.

She was a head nurse in Argentina until the age of 25, then worked as a registered nurse for 40...

Lambert Kienuwa Okoro

Lambert Kienuwa Okoro

Apr 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lambert Kienuwa Okoro, a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend, who left us on April 7, 2025, at the age of 61. Lambert was born on August 15, 1964, in Obalende, Lagos.

 He lived a life filled with love, laughter, and generosity, touching the hearts of everyone who knew...

Emmert Peter Stine

Emmert Peter Stine

Apr 6, 2025

Emmert P. Stine, 95, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. Born August 23, 1929, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Wesley and Lelia (Hoover) Stine.

He was married to his late wife, Betty Stine, for almost 70 years. He served in the National Guard (1945-1946) and went...

Cynthia Jean Bloom

Cynthia Jean Bloom

Apr 5, 2025

Cynthia Jean Bloom, born on February 10, 1961, departed this life on April 5, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born in Franklin County, PA, she is the daughter of the late Hazel Frances Sowers and Milton Arthur Bloom.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three grandchildren, whom she lovingly called “Beanies.” Though their time on...

Terry Lee Gerberich

Terry Lee Gerberich

Apr 5, 2025

Terry Lee Gerberich, 78 of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, peacefully at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born May 27, 1946, in Hagerstown, he is the son of the late Norman Gerberich and Emmie (Hines) Gerberich.

In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Yvonne (Litton) Gerberich, son, Todd Michael Gerberich, daughter;...

Robbie James Stenger

Robbie James Stenger

Apr 4, 2025

Robbie James Stenger, 53, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home.

Born April 24, 1971 in Hagerstown he was the son of Anna M. Hargett and the late, Michael Stenger.

Robbie was a 1990 graduate of North Hagerstown High School and a 1993 graduate of the Diesel Institute of America, Grantsville, Md.

Robbie was an owner operator truck...

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...

Vincent Supplee Ruch, Jr.

Vincent Supplee Ruch, Jr.

Apr 2, 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...

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...