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David "Butch" Jerry Starleper

David "Butch" Jerry Starleper

May 3, 2024

David "Butch" Jerry StarleperPassed away at Meritus Medical Center on May 3, 2024.He was born on May 4, 1949.  He was the son of the late David Augustus "Peck" Starleper and Geraldine Mae (Derr) Starleper.  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Phyllis Hoffman and Judy Myers, and one brother, Ronnie Starleper.He is survived by his wife of 41...

Kenneth Myers

Kenneth Myers

Apr 30, 2024

Kenneth Myers 83, of Hagerstown, passed away, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his home. Born January 1, 1941, in Idamay, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Samuel and Edna (Helm) Myers.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Sandy Myers, and eight siblings.

Mr. Myers was a graduate of Fairmont...

Robin Lynne Manspeaker

Robin Lynne Manspeaker

Apr 30, 2024

Robin Lynne Manspeaker, 67, of Williamsport, passed away, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at home with her loving family by her side. Born August 24, 1956, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Mary Frances DeGrange.

Robin graduated from Waynesboro Area Senior High school in 1975.  She worked in the dietary field and retired from Meritus Hospital in 2021.  She...

Marcia Dianne Mackley

Marcia Dianne Mackley

Apr 24, 2024

Marcia Dianne Mackley (Johns), born October 14, 1956, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 24, 2024, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

 Marcia was a loving mother to Meghann Karasic (O’Reilly) and mother-in-law to Matthew Karasic. In recent years, Marcia embraced the joy of grandmotherhood, nurturing Margot Karasic and Benjamin Karasic with unconditional love. Marcia was also a cherished daughter to Corrine Mackley...

Keith Edwin Griffith, Sr.

Keith Edwin Griffith, Sr.

Apr 23, 2024

Keith Edwin Griffith, Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Meritus Medical Center, surrounded by his family.  Keith was born October 16, 1966 in Hagerstown to Roger F. Griffith and his late mother Betty Mae (Beckley) Griffith, whom we know was waiting at the gates of Heaven to welcome her son home.

Keith is survived by his loving...

Suzanne Irene Lushbaugh

Suzanne Irene Lushbaugh

Apr 23, 2024

Suzanne Irene Lushbaugh passed from this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Seaton of Hagerstown after achieving her goal of rejoining the love of Her life, Eddie Lushbaugh, in the next. They were married Aug 30, 1958, at St Mary’s Church in Hagerstown.

Suzie was born August 13,1940 in Hagerstown to James R Burk and Margaret Jones Burk. In addition...

Helen Romaine Beair

Helen Romaine Beair

Apr 23, 2024

Helen Romaine Beair was received into her Lords arms on April 23,2024. Born in Hagerstown, MD on December 10,1936 to Vada (Lantz) Beair and John L. Beair Sr.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents and both her siblings, Arlene Messersmith and John L. Beair Jr.

 

Helen graduated from Hagerstown High School and got her BA degree in Education at the...

Kaela Ann Mangum

Kaela Ann Mangum

Apr 22, 2024

 

Kaela Ann Mangum, 30, of Hagerstown, MD, born July 19, 1993, went to be with the Lord peacefully on April 22, 2024. Kaela was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She attended North Hagerstown High School where she graduated from. Kaela had a heart of gold and would do anything to see others smile. Kaela enjoyed working as a...

Kenneth Lee McDowell

Kenneth Lee McDowell

Apr 22, 2024

Kenneth Lee McDowell, 86, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away at his home on April 22, 2024. Born on June 2, 1937, Kenneth was the son of the late David H. McDowell and Ann Elizabeth (Fuss) McDowell/Knott.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda J. McDowell; son, D. Todd McDowell; stepson, Jody L. Hershberger; stepdaughter,...

Charles Richard "Casey" Slate

Charles Richard "Casey" Slate

Apr 22, 2024

Charles Richard "Casey" Slate, 81, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, April 22, 2024 , at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Va.Born December 24, 1942 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Robert Thomas and Kathleen Lucille (Martin) Slate. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pamela Jean (Barnhart) Slate;...

Mary Alice Lappe

Mary Alice Lappe

Apr 18, 2024

Mary Alice Lappe, 72, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Meritus Medical Center.Born September 7, 1951 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Earl and Thelma (Spickler) Carpenter. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by two siblings, Harry Carpenter and Mildred Gordon.Mrs. Lappe was an employee of Rapid Lube, and...

James Christopher Kelly

James Christopher Kelly

Apr 16, 2024

James Christopher Kelly, 78, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at his home. Born September 4, 1946, in Cumberland, Md., Jim was the son of the late John Kelly and Genevieve Remley. Alongside his parents, James was preceded in death by his beloved son, Christopher Kelly.Jim is survived by his loving...

Ryan Terell Kerns-Thomas

Ryan Terell Kerns-Thomas

Apr 14, 2024

Ryan Terell Kerns-Thomas of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on April 14, 2024. He was the son of Norweena (Thomas) Lewen and Terence Kerns. He was born August 9, 1992, in Montgomery County, MD.Ryan could make everyone around him smile, laugh, and feel comfortable no matter the situation. He had the absolute biggest heart and would go out of his way...

John Lee Sullivan, Jr.

John Lee Sullivan, Jr.

Apr 13, 2024

John L. Sullivan, Jr., 56, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2024, of natural causes at his home in Hagerstown, MD.

Born on December 22, 1967.  He was the son of the late John Lee Sullivan, Sr., and Ethel Jean (Anderson) Sullivan.

John, Jr., graduated from North Hagerstown High School in June of 1985.  After graduation, he started working...

Leonard Henry Swain Jr.

Leonard Henry Swain Jr.

Apr 10, 2024

Leonard ‘Lonnie’ H. Swain Jr., 80, of Williamsport, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  

Born on April 17, 1943, in Hagerstown to the late Leonard and Janice (Martin) Swain.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Swain.

Lonnie was a graduate of South Hagerstown High school and proudly served...

Patricia Marie Branch

Patricia Marie Branch

Apr 8, 2024

On April 8, 2024, beloved mother, Patricia Marie Branch passed into the loving arms of her lord and savior.

Pat was born on January 29, 1931, in Hagerstown, Maryland to parents Charles and Ethel Jackson.

Pat attended Catholic schools and worked at Machen Music. 

She was a member of Paramount Brethren in Christ Church where she sang in the choir and worked in...

Jessie McClure Oden

Jessie McClure Oden

Apr 8, 2024

Jessie M. Oden, 95, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away at her home on April 8, 2024, in Hedgesville, West Virginia. Born July 2, 1928, in Garret Mills, Maryland to the late Steward A. Redmon and Bessie O. (Feaster) Redmon.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her second husband of 32 years, Willam Oden and her first...

Judy Ann Lefever

Judy Ann Lefever

Apr 7, 2024

Judy A. Lefever, 80, of Boonsboro Md, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born May 6, 1943 to the late Paul Price and Jane Jordan Price Keefer. Judy attended South Hagerstown High School as a member of the class of 1961. Judy had various part time jobs throughout her life, but was mostly a...

George DeVincent Kendrick

George DeVincent Kendrick

Apr 4, 2024

George DeVincent Kendrick, 97, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home.Born November 26, 1926 in Washington DC he was the son of the late, Melvin and Julia Elizabeth (Robeson) Kendrick. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy May (Sullivan) Kendrick; a step son,...

Delores Louise Swope

Delores Louise Swope

Apr 4, 2024

Delores Louise (Stickell) Swope, 90, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at her home.Born November 18, 1933 in Hagersown, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Genevieve (Dieterich) Stickell.In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Leon Robert Swope; and a sister, D....

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