Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...