Obituaries

Feb 13, 2024

Ruth  Arlene Collitt, 91, of Greencastle, PA and formerly of Hagerstown, MD, passed peacefully at Leland of Laurel Run after a long battle with Alzheimer's.Born on October 27, 1932 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Margaret Yeates. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and went on to work in the banking industry. She...

Feb 9, 2024

Magdelena Santiago-Rivera, 61, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 8th 2024, at her son’s home In Martinsburg, WV.Born on November 26, 1962, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, to the late Pablo F. Santiago and Catalina Rivera. Magdelena was a homemaker for many years, staying home to raise her children and a few grandchildren on...

Feb 8, 2024

Dr. Jacqueline Hajek Werner, 96, of Homewood Willow Ponds Assisted Living, Frederick, MD, died February 8, 2024, under the care of Hospice of Frederick County.

Jacque was born August 25,1927 in Richmond, VA to the late Edward J. Hajek and Hettie O. Hajek. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Hubert F. Werner in 2000 and her...

Feb 8, 2024

Roger Dale Baker, 73, of Maugansville, passed away Thursday, February 8th 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.Born April 4, 1950, he was the son of the late Earl Patrick and Gertrude Virginia (Jordan) Baker.He was a 1968 graduate of North Hagerstown High School.Roger had retired from ARC of Washington County and had previously worked at Mack Truck, was a member...

Feb 6, 2024

Glenda Rae McLucas, 70, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Doey's House. She was the wife of Steven Owen McLucas for 49 years.

Born on June 7, 1953, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late William Frederick Socks and Effie Mae Gossard Socks.  Glenda was a graduate of South Hagerstown High School and Hagerstown Junior College. Devoted to...

Feb 6, 2024

Barbara Joan (Manter) Barrett was deceased on February 6, 2024, at the age of 84 at Doey’s House after suffering complications from acute illness. Her daughter was by her bedside as she passed peacefully into eternity.

Born July 27, 1939, in Syracuse, New York, Barbara was the daughter of Marion A. (Coonley) Manter and Ralph M. Manter of Eliot, Maine. She...

Feb 4, 2024

Donnie Elwood Light, 87, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away on February 4, 2024 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.Born on May 12, 1936 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles Elwood Light and Minnie Florence Oberball Light. Donnie faithfully and dutifully served in the United Sates Military. Donnie worked for the city cab company for many...

Feb 4, 2024

Saskia Maria Smith passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of Sunday morning, February 4th 2024 after receiving countless visits and support from many of those who loved her. Saskia touched the lives of so many people through many outlets. The most important of which was her Family, her Artwork, and her dedication to God at her home...

Feb 3, 2024

Gloria Dawn Bailey 

Gloria Dawn Bailey, 88, passed away on February 3, 2024 in LTC at Fahrney Keedy Senior Living in Boonsboro, Md. Gloria was born on November 17, 1935, in Hagerstown, MD. Her parents were Beatrice (Ruck) Hancock and Nelson T. Hancock of Hagerstown MD. Gloria is survived by her son, Robert K. Bailey (Barbara A Camp) of Centreville VA....

Feb 3, 2024

Donald Lee Shirley, born June 13, 1954, better known as “Duck,” to his many beloved friends, has laid down his sword after losing his battle with cancer on February 3, 2024, with his devoted and loving family by his side. He fought valiantly and bravely, always worrying about his family’s welfare after he met his demise. 

 

Throughout his life he was...

Feb 3, 2024

Feb 2, 2024

Quinella Faye Miller, 77, of Brunswick, MD passed away on February 2, 2024, at the home she shared in Hagerstown, MD with her son Stephen and daughter in law Kristy. She was the wife of 40 years to Gary W. Miller.

Born on October 30, 1946, in Texas, she was the daughter of Norman David Mercer and Quinella May Toms. Quinella...

Feb 2, 2024

Calvin Lee Roy Howell, 99, of Williamsport, passed away Friday, February 2nd, at UpperChesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born January 15th, 1925 he was the son of the late Lee R. and Emma C. (Mercer) Howell. Calvin, who was also called Tommy, served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII in the China Burma India theater.  He was...

Feb 2, 2024

Robert “Bob” Eichelberger, 80, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, Maryland, surrounded by his family.  

Bob was born on August 24, 1943, in Hagerstown, MD and was the son of the late Sadie E. (Huntington) Eichelberger and Ralph D. Eichelberger Sr.  

Bob, a lifetime native of Hagerstown, enjoyed a successful 20-year...

Feb 1, 2024

Audrey Jean Alexander, 83, wife, and mother passed away peacefully at her Home in Pennsylvania February 1, 2024, with her family by her side. Audrey journey began on May 9, 1940, she was born to the late James and Dora Masciarelli.

Audrey is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Paul Alexander Sr. Paul shared a lifetime of love, laughter,...

Jan 30, 2024

Pauline Elizabeth Nelson, aged 80, of Knoxville, Tenneessee and formerly of Smithsburg, Maryland passed away on Jan. 30, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. 

 

Pauline was born on Nov. 1, 1943 in Hagerstown, MD. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd David Hosfeld Sr and Virginia Elizabeth Hosfeld. 

 

Pauline was preceded in death by three brothers; Kenneth R. Hosfeld, George...

Jan 29, 2024

Venus Fazal Masih (1930-2024) graduated to glory on January 29, 2024 at 7:30 pm. 

She was born to Rev. A. M. Williams and Mrs. Laveeza Williams in Dhariwal, United India. She was the youngest of her five siblings, and also the last one to graduate to glory. She was raised by her two older siblings Headmaster Lawrence Williams and sister Ms....

Jan 25, 2024

John L. Sullivan, Sr., 97, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on January 25, 2024, at Seaton of Hagerstown. He was the husband of the late Ethel Jean (Anderson) Sullivan.

Born on October 1, 1926, in Hagerstown, MD.  He was the son of the late Charles Wilbur Sullivan and Margaret (Keller) Sullivan.John has worked in several places in his lifetime.   Hagerstown...

Jan 22, 2024

Amelia Kathryn Berry, 87, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on January 22, 2024, at her daughter’s home. She was the wife of the late William E. Berry Sr. for 42 years.

Born on July 24, 1936, in Chambersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred Bernard Gipe Sr. and the late Gladys Louise (Appenzeller) Gipe. Amelia worked a few...

Jan 18, 2024

Mirna Judith Carranza Marcos, de 60 años, de Gaithersburg, Maryland, falleció el 18 de enero de 2024, después de una larga batalla contra el cáncer cerebral.Mirna nació el 24 de enero de 1963 en Puerto Barrios, Guatemala. Se graduó de la Escuela Secundaria Luis Pasteur antes de venir a los Estados Unidos. Residió en los EE. UU. durante 41 años...