Obituaries
Alice Marie Hamsher
Jan 13, 2023
Alice Marie Hamsher, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on January 13th at the age of 99 and 7 months.
Born June 17, 1923, in Waynesboro, PA, Alice was the 12th child of 17 children born to Ira Benton and Ella Elizabeth (Newcomer) Fahrney.
She spoke lovingly of her large family and her life on the farm.
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Charity Koback Sweeney
Jan 13, 2023
Charity Koback Sweeney fell asleep in the Lord on January 13, 2023, at the age of 95.
She had loved her children, Cheryl, Geoffrey, and Kevin and their spouses, Michael, Pia, and Olha with all of her heart. She cherished her grandchildren, Kate and Jake. Charity also was devoted to her Ukrainian Catholic Faith, imbued in her by her mother,...
Johann Karl Messersmith
Jan 12, 2023
Johann Karl Messersmith, 58, of Cascade, Maryland passed away due to car accident on January 12, 2023.
Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late James Wallace Messersmith and Gerda Lang Messersmith.
He is survived by his mother, Gerda, son, Johann, of Oakland, Maryland, the love of his life and lifetime partner, Angela Mills, one sister, Theresa...
Virginia Frances Wolfes Small
Jan 12, 2023
Virginia Frances Wolfes Small, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Somerford in Hagerstown, Md.
She was born in Martinsburg, W.Va. on December 9, 1932, to the late Edgar and Evelyn Wolfes.
She graduated Martinsburg High School in 1950 and went on to get her B.A. in Secondary Education from Shepherd College in 1955.
She taught at Martinsburg...
Jodie Lynn Burley
Jan 9, 2023
Jodie Lynn Burley, 55, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, January 9, 2023, at her home.
Born April 13, 1967, in Parkersburg, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late, Donald Lee and Mary Sue (McMillin) Burley.
Jodie was a graduate of Williamsport High School and received a BS in Environmental Sciences from Towson University and a BS in...
Bianca Mae Duffin
Jan 8, 2023
Bianca Mae Duffin, 19, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2023. Born February 20, 2003 in Gaithersburg, MD, she was the daughter of Michael and Daun (Tedrow) Duffin.
Bianca was a beautiful young woman who was dealt a rough hand in life. Although she struggled daily, she was always full of love and laughter. Her smile would light up...
Denise Renee Biser
Jan 8, 2023
Denise Renee Biser, 51, of Hagerstown, MD., passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home. Born January 25, 1971, in West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Gulsen (Karagul) Pierpoint. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Mustafa Mizah ` Moose’.
She is survived by her daughter...
William Mell Gales III
Jan 5, 2023
William Mell Gales III, 67, affectionately known as “Billy” of Hagerstown, Maryland entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown. He was the husband of nearly 20 years and companion of nearly 40 years to Dorothy Yvonne (McPherson) Gales.
Born on December 11, 1955, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the...
Natalie Buzzell Vogler
Jan 5, 2023
Natalie Buzzell Vogler, 90, currently of Adamstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Buckingham’s Choice retirement community.
Born on September 18, 1932, Natalie grew up in Oakland, Maine. She was the daughter of the late Ronald and Thena (Sullivan) Gilbert. Natalie raised her family in Silver Spring and Mount Airy, Maryland, before moving to Cape...
Rita Jane Hartnett
Jan 3, 2023
Rita Jane Hartnett, 98, of Maugansville, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2023.
Born on November 17, 1924 in Blue Ridge Summit, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Ethel (Raymer) Martin. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Joseph Hartnett for nearly 62 years.
Jane was a lifelong member of Saint Mary’s...
Robert Lee Wagner
Jan 3, 2023
Robert Lee Wagner, 69, of Funkstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.
Born January 1, 1954, in Waynesboro, Pa. he was the son of the late, Roy and Mary Jane (Miller) Wagner. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Wagner and a sister, JoAnn Hott.
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Elizabeth Virginia Ross
Jan 2, 2023
Elizabeth Virginia Ross (Liz), passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023. Sugar, as she was known to her family, was born in Clear Spring MD on May 6,1942 to the late Frank and Ruth Carpenter. Liz was preceded in death by seven brothers, Conrad, William (Bill), James (Jim), Verden Leroy (Joe), Frank, Phillip, and John Carpenter. She is survived...
Anne Corrine Yeakle
Dec 31, 2022
Anne Corrine "Susie" Yeakle, 93, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away December 31, 2022. Born in Hagerstown MD, April 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Adolph Grooms and Carrie (Redford) Grooms. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years, George D, Yeakle, her sister Thelma Reynolds, and two brothers,...
Dennis Ray Waters, Jr.
Dec 31, 2022
Dennis Ray Waters, Jr., 54 of Newark, Delaware, formerly of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at his home.
Born July 17, 1968 in Middletown, Ohio he was the son of Dennis Ray Waters and Ruth W. (Hershman) Dupuis and husband, Richard.
Dennis had worked in construction as a pipe insulator.
In addition to his mother, father and...
Robert Walter Stang
Dec 31, 2022
Robert W. Stang, better known as Bob, Dad, and Pappy has gone to be with our Lord on Sat. Dec. 31, 2022.
He was born on October 10, 1949, in Newark, NJ, to Walter R. and Gertrude Stang.
The Stang family relocated to Smithsburg, MD in 1963. Bob graduated from Smithsburg High class of 1967 and went on to graduate...
William B. Camp
Dec 30, 2022
William B. Camp, 82, went on to be with his Savior on Friday, December 30,2022, at Wellspan Hospital, Chambersburg, PA, after a short illness, and withhis son and daughter-in-law at his bedside. He had recently been residing atShippensburg Health Care Center, 121 Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg,PA. Bill was born on October 26, 1940 in Cortland, New York, to the lateWilliam...
David Paul Hamilton
Dec 30, 2022
David Paul Hamilton of Funkstown MD went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday December 30, 2022.
Born on April 8, 1953, in Cumberland MD, he was the son of the late H. Sherman and E. Mae (Lowery) Hamilton.
He was the kind and loving husband to his wife of 28 years, Debbie Hamilton.
He was...
Gloria Winifred Cross
Dec 29, 2022
Gloria Winifred (Nokes) Cross, 97, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD.
Born January 27, 1925, in Washington Co., MD, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Ruth Nokes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband for over 50 years, Donald Cross, 1 brother, and...
Raymond Edward Walters
Dec 25, 2022
Raymond Edward Walters, 87, of Hagerstown passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022. He was the loving husband of 67 years to Barbara Walters.
Born August 19, 1935, in Silver Spring, Maryland, he was only child of the late Raymond B. Walters and Harriet Evelyn Bolton. Raymond worked for many years and the majority of his career as...
Harry Charles Starkey, Jr.
Dec 25, 2022
Harry Charles Starkey, Jr., age 76, died December 25, 2022, at Somerford Place in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was born on December 12, 1946, in Brattleboro, Vermont, the son of Harry C. Starkey, Sr., and Sarah Louise Taylor Starkey.
Harry graduated from Brattleboro Union High School in 1964. He attended Vermont Technical College and graduated in 1966.
Harry married Linda...
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