Obituaries

James Traver Harp

James Traver Harp

Oct 19, 2015

James "Jim" Traver Harp, passed away peacefully at his home in York, PA on Monday, October 19, 2015 at the age of 93. Jim died in the loving care of Marie (Beckie) Harp, his wife of 37 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, James T. Harp, Jr. of Hagerstown, two grandchildren Tyler and Abby...

Larry Dennis Taylor

Larry Dennis Taylor

Oct 18, 2015

Larry Dennis Taylor, 63, of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at his home. Born July 29, 1952 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Ned Taylor, Sr. and Betty Jane (Palmer) Taylor. Larry was a 1971 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. He was veteran of the National Guard and the United States Army. He...

Doris Jean Spalding

Doris Jean Spalding

Oct 17, 2015

Doris Jean Spalding, 82, of Hagerstown, departed this life on, Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Julia Manor Health Care Center, Hagerstown. Born February 16, 1933 in Harrisonburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Cleve and Irene Light. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lynn F. Spalding, Sr.; one step...

Connie Jean House

Connie Jean House

Oct 17, 2015

Connie Jean House, 71, of Hagerstown, a servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was called home on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village, Boonsboro. Born August 6, 1944 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Norwood H. and Grace I. (Reeder) House. Ms. House was a 1962 graduate of South Hagerstown High School,...

Robert Lee Ashbaugh, Sr.

Robert Lee Ashbaugh, Sr.

Oct 13, 2015

Robert Lee Ashbaugh, Sr., 78, of Ocala, formerly of Hagerstown, passed away, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Hospice of Marion County- Legacy House in Ocala. Born April 14, 1937 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Walter W. and Helen Marie (Ashbaugh) Smith. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by a brother,...

Robert Franklin Deadrick

Robert Franklin Deadrick

Oct 12, 2015

NOV 25, 1925-OCT 12, 2015 Robert Franklin Deadrick, 89, of Fountain Hills, AZ and formerly of Hagerstown, died Monday, October 12, 2015 after a brief illness. Born Nov. 25, 1925, in Petersburg, W.Va., he was the son of the late Wilson C. and Nellie R. (Smith) Deadrick. After graduating from Petersburg High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and...

Geraldine Petie Gelwicks

Geraldine Petie Gelwicks

Oct 12, 2015

Geraldine Dolores "Petie" Gelwicks, 86, of Hagerstown, passed away, Monday, October 12, 2015, at her home. Born March 27, 1929 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Clarence Maynard and Ethel Pauline (Drury) Worthington. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, William L. Gelwicks; infant daughter, Cynthia...

Doris Elaine Valentine McConnell

Doris Elaine Valentine McConnell

Oct 8, 2015

Doris Elaine (Valentine) McConnell passed into the arms of the Heavenly Father on Thursday October 8, 2015 after a long illness with her lungs, which were damaged by dry cleaning fumes which also took her husband. Born July 18, 1924 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Virginia O. (Miller) Valentine. Doris was a 1943...

Thomas Albert Fortenbaugh

Thomas Albert Fortenbaugh

Oct 7, 2015

Thomas Albert "Tommy" Fortenbaugh, 64, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born October 31, 1950 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Albert and Margaret (Bowling) Fortenbaugh. Tommy was a member of the Happy-Go-Lucky Bowling group. He enjoyed listening to music, taking trips to the...

E. Joan Kretsinger

E. Joan Kretsinger

Oct 5, 2015

E. Joan Kretsinger, 86, of Williamsport, passed away, Monday, October 5, 2015, at Homewood of Williamsport. Born June 23, 1929 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Robert S. Martin and Dorothy E. (Chaney) Martin Snyder. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband, Philip W. Kretsinger, Sr.; a son, Philip...

Leonard A. Bob Miller, Sr.

Leonard A. Bob Miller, Sr.

Oct 3, 2015

Leonard Albert "Bob" Miller, Sr., 81, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Ravenwood Nursing Care Center, Hagerstown. Born July 14, 1934 in Cumberland, Maryland he was the son of the late, Phillip and Mildred (Fahey) Miller. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by four siblings, Thomas "Sonny" Miller, Margaret "Sug" Miller, Phillip...

Robert E. Hillyard

Robert E. Hillyard

Sep 30, 2015

Robert E. Hillyard, 67, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home. Born October 22, 1947 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Russell F. and Betty V. (Pike) Hillyard. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam and Korea. He is survived by a brother, Steven Russell Hillyard and...

Catherine Arlene Keihl

Catherine Arlene Keihl

Sep 30, 2015

Catherine Arlene Keihl, 83, of Hagerstown, passed away quietly at her home on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Born in Sharpsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late, Margaret and Clarence Forsythe. She also was preceded in death by her loving husband, William; daughter, Teresa; brother, Edward Forsythe and sisters, Betty Churchey and Patricia Hess. She was a member of...

Betty Hepperle

Betty Hepperle

Sep 29, 2015

Betty Jane Norris West Hepperle, 87, passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2015 at Broadmore Senior Living at Hagerstown where she has been a resident since July, 2013. Many of the personnel at Broadmore affectionately referred to her as Grandma. Born May 28, 1928 in Weverton, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Everett Earl Norris and Lucy May...

Goldie Strickler Stoeber

Goldie Strickler Stoeber

Sep 25, 2015

Goldie Strickler Stoeber, 93, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at the Village at Robinwood in Hagerstown. Born July 12, 1922, in Woodstock, VA., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Olive Strickler. Prior to moving to Hagerstown in 1957, Goldie was one of the first employees to work at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. After...

Maude Irene Munday

Maude Irene Munday

Sep 24, 2015

Maude Irene Munday, 93, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Julia Manor Health Care Center, Hagerstown. Born January 9, 1922, in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Jacob Martin Perrott and Effie E. (Bartles) Perrott. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Munday, Sr.; her son,...

Donald O. Royer

Donald O. Royer

Sep 24, 2015

Donald O. Royer, Jr., 80, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 in his home. Born May 27, 1935 in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Donald Ordean Royer, Sr. and Evelyn Grace (Sprenkle) Royer. Donald was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired after 35 years of service as a lineman at Potomac...

Lou Aaron Otzelberger

Lou Aaron Otzelberger

Sep 18, 2015

Lou Aaron Otzelberger, 55, of Hagerstown, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at Meritus Medical Center. Born February 26, 1960 in Hagerstown, he was the son of Benny Otzelberger of Hagerstown and the late Loretta (Karn) Otzelberger. Lou was a 1978 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. He was a member of the Goodwill Athletic Club; Redman Club; and...

Louis Dattilio

Louis Dattilio

Sep 18, 2015

Louis Dattilio, 97 formerly of Division Avenue in Hagerstown, MD., died Friday Sept. 18, 2015 at Ravenwood Nursing Care Center in Hagerstown.Born Aug. 21, 1918, in Hagerstown, he was the eldest son of the late Nicola and Rose (Prospero) Dattilio.He was the husband of 64 years to the late Geneva Jean (DiFabbio) Dattilio of Hagerstown.After attending Smithsburg High School, he...

Gerald V. Hann

Gerald V. Hann

Sep 13, 2015

Gerald Vincent Hann, 88, loving father and grandfather,of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, September 13, 2105 at NMS Healthcare, Hagerstown. Born March 5, 1927 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Russell James and Helen Frances (McCoy) Hann; In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Jo (Lindsay)...