Obituaries
Nancy Huff Keplinger
Dec 3, 2015
Nancy Huff Keplinger, 73, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at her home while surrounded by her loving family. Born August 7, 1942 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Louring F. and Mabel E. (Morningstar) Huff. Nancy graduated from North Hagerstown High School in 1960. She was employed by Mack Trucks, Inc. and retired...
Gordon Creal Young, Sr.
Dec 1, 2015
Gordon Creal Young, Sr., 49, of Maugansville, passed away, Tuesday, December 1, 2015, unexpectedly at his home. Born June 23, 1966 in Patuxent River Navy Base, St. Charles City, Md. he was the son of Paul E. and Sylvia I. (Dunlap) Hendricks of Hagerstown. In addition to his parents he also is survived by two children, Bethany Young and Gordon...
Donna Mae Smith
Dec 1, 2015
Donna Mae (Rockwell) Smith, 74, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Adler Center for Caring, in VA. Born November 23, 1941, in Mercersburg, she was the daughter of the late James Nelson Rockwell, Sr. and Beulah (Keyser) Rockwell. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James N. Rockwell, Jr. She was a 1959...
Chris Tyler Insley
Dec 1, 2015
Christopher Tyler "Chris" Insley, 29, of Hagerstown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Born November 19, 1986 in Hagerstown, he was the son of Aphary "Al" Insley and Diane C. Allen and her husband Charlie Allen. Chris attended South Hagerstown High School. He worked in the construction industry. Chris was a talented tattoo artist. He had...
Nelana Beth Tregoning
Dec 1, 2015
Nelana Beth Tregoning, 53, of Martinsburg passed away, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at her home. Born March 24, 1962 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of Albert F. Brown of Hagerstown and the late, Barbara A. (Henson) Brown. In addition she also was preceded in death by a brother, Bradley S. Brown. Nelana was Christian by faith and a member...
Cheryl Colletta Mentzer
Nov 26, 2015
Cheryl Colletta Mentzer, 68 of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, November 26, 2015, at her home under the care of hospice and her husband. Cheryl worked at the Bon-Ton for several years and at the Washington County Hospital Auxiliary for several years. She is survived by her husband of over 49 years, David Mentzer; one son, Eric L. Mentzer and fiancé...
Linda Ann Rowe Ahmed
Nov 24, 2015
Linda Ann (Rowe) Ahmed, 67, of Germantown, formerly of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, MD. Born January 10, 1948, in Hagerstown, she was a daughter of Russell L. Rowe of Chambersburg and the late Jean (Gordon) Rowe. Linda was a 1966 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. She graduated with...
Edwin Kieffer Shrader, Sr.
Nov 20, 2015
Edwin Kieffer Shrader, Sr.,78, of Hagerstown, passed away, Friday, November 20, 2015 at his residence. Born May 2, 1937 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, William B. Shrader, Sr. and Charlotte (Bickle) Shrader. In addition he also was preceded in death by a son, Philip Shrader and a brother, William B. Shrader, Jr. Mr. Shrader retired as...
Deloris I. Kidwell
Nov 19, 2015
Deloris Irene Kidwell, 78, formerly of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services in Dulaney, MD. Born May 8, 1937 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Leon Reichard and Florence Eudora (Sharron) Moats. Deloris retired as a seamstress after many years. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...
Tammy Lee Billman
Nov 18, 2015
Tammy Lee Billman, 49, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Meritus Medical Center. Born May 8, 1966 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Roland L. and Jennifer J. (Benner) Billman. Tammy was a homemaker; and a good one at that. She was an excellent cook who aimed to please. She will be remembered...
Linda Diane Ardinger
Nov 16, 2015
Linda Diane Ardinger, 68, of Falling Waters, passed away, Monday, November 16, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family,after a lengthy battle with ALS. Born March 5, 1947 in Abington (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late, Richard Swope and Mary Lou (West) Swope Callaway. Linda retired as a warranty administrator for a local car dealership....
Betty Josephine Hebert
Nov 13, 2015
Betty Josephine Hebert, 91, of Falling Waters, passed away, Friday, November 13, 2015, at Julia Manor Health Care Center, Hagerstown. Born May 15, 1924 in San Antonio,Texas she was the daughter of the late, James L. Barbour and Sarah Wilson (Bourne) Burr. In addition she also was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Hebert and a grandson, Scott Hebert....
Michael C. Kenyon
Nov 12, 2015
Michael C. "Mike" Kenyon, 51, of Hagerstown, died on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his home. Born May 24, 1964 in Forrest City, AK., he was the son Esther M. (Laigner) Powell and the late Frederick W. Kenyon. Mike retired from the Snurr Center Lawn Crew. He continued to attend the day program. He was a member of the Happy-Go-Lucky...
Bertha Marie Dumpe
Nov 11, 2015
Bertha Marie Dumpe, 80, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Hagerstown. Born June 6, 1935, in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late, Juan Ortiz and Isobel Torres. In addition she also was preceded in death by, a daughter, Catherine Mary Hall and a granddaughter, Sabrina Hall. Mrs. Dumpe worked as a...
Amy Sue Ruthrauff Black
Nov 7, 2015
Amy Sue Ruthrauff Black 49 of Hagerstown, Md, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, Nov 7, 2015, at Meritus Medical Center, after complications from a stroke brought on by undiagnosed diabetes. Born Dec 13, 1965 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Harold Charles and Doris Elizabeth Myers Ruthrauff. She was the wife of RL Black Jr married April 14,...
Gladys Blondie Mills
Nov 4, 2015
Gladys Irene "Blondie" Mills, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at NMS Healthcare. Born August 9, 1926, in Keedysville, she was the daughter of the late Ernest N. and Mary E. (Haupt) Smith. She retired after an impressive 65 years of service at the Maryland Ribbon Factory. Blondie had a passion for animals; especially cats. She...
William Richard Harper
Oct 29, 2015
William Richard Harper, 68, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Hagerstown. Born February 6, 1947 in Hagerstown he was the son of Marcelene N. (Manford) Harper of Hagerstown and the late William J. Harper. Mr. Harper was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and the Wee Brothers Sunday School Class. He attended local...
Shirley Marie Gossard
Oct 28, 2015
Shirley Marie Gossard, 76, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Ravenwood Nursing Care Center, Hagerstown. Born May 20, 1939 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Jacob and Hannah Marie (Murray) Betts. in addition she also was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Gossard and a sister, Phyllis Chetester. Mrs. Gossard had worked in...
Aleda May Andrews
Oct 24, 2015
Aleda May Andrews, 74, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Chambersburg Manor Care. Born August 19, 1941 in Washington County, Maryland, she was the loving daughter of the late Earl R. Andrews, Sr. and Nellie M. (Stouffer) Andrews. Aleda was a 1959 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She was a former member of Grace United Methodist...
Margaret Louise Marg Tosten
Oct 24, 2015
Margaret Louise "Marg" (Brenner) Tosten, 88, of Hagerstown, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Meritus Medical Center. Born January 14, 1927, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Brenner and Florence (Wissinger) Long. Marg worked as a homemaker. She enjoyed bowling and was on several leagues at Long Meadow and Southside Bowling Alley. In addition...