Obituaries

Hilda Emma Shook

Hilda Emma Shook

Dec 1, 2021

Hilda Emma Shook, 86, of Maugansville, Md., passed away, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, Md. Born June 1, 1935 in Taneytown, Md. she was the daughter of the late,Roland Roy and Lillian (Smith) Reaver. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Shook and two brothers, Roland and...

Dora A. Busch

Dora A. Busch

Dec 1, 2021

Dora A. Busch, 91, of Hagerstown, MD passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born on June 6, 1930, in Bisbee, Arizona. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Gale E. Busch, Sr. and two sons Robert T. Busch and John A. Busch. She is survived by three daughters, Kay Foley (Dennis),...

Robert Paul Garling

Robert Paul Garling

Nov 30, 2021

Robert "Bob" Paul Garling, 89, passed away, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 after a hard fought and courageous battle due to complications of Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's Disease. His wife Carol was by his side as they traveled this long and difficult journey together. Bob was born in Hagerstown ,Md., the son of the late, Milton Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth...

Janice L. Knode

Janice L. Knode

Nov 29, 2021

Janice Lucille (Minnick) Knode, of Hagerstown, went to meet her Heavenly Father on Monday November 29, 2021 at Hershey Medical Center, Hershey Pa. Born July 4th, 1935 daughter of James and Louise Minnick. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, Algernon (Gene) Knode, sisters Thelma Winters and Betty Griffith. She is survived by a daughter DeeAnna Lyon,...

Audrey Marie Grier

Audrey Marie Grier

Nov 28, 2021

Audrey Marie (Sprecher) Grier, 82, of Hagerstown passed from this life into eternal rest on November 28, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1938 to the late Frederick Lee and Hester Marie (Funkhouser) Sprecher of Clear Spring, Maryland.  Audrey is survived by her loving and caring husband of 63 years, Jack, and their three children and their spouses: Sue...

Jerry Lee Kendle

Jerry Lee Kendle

Nov 24, 2021

After a life well-lived, Jerry Lee Kendle passed on November 24, 2021 in the comforting presence of his family. Jerry was born February 15, 1940 on the family farm in Beaver Creek Maryland. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert E. Kendle Sr, and Elizabeth J. (Sinnisen) Kendle, as well as one brother James E. Kendle. Jerry was...

Charles Ray Mayes, Jr.

Charles Ray Mayes, Jr.

Nov 24, 2021

Charles Ray Mayes, Jr. (Charlie), passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, in Hagerstown, MD on November 24, 2021 at the age of 79. Charles was born on September 4, 1942 in Hagerstown to the late Charles, Sr. and Mable Mayes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother; Samuel Mayes, III....

Sarah Virginia (Ginny) Kline

Sarah Virginia (Ginny) Kline

Nov 23, 2021

Sarah Virginia (Ginny) Kline, 103, of Hagerstown, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her daughter's home in Glen Allen, VA, surrounded by loving family. Born on April 7, 1918 in Bakersville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ella Lillian (Anderson) and Horace Leslie Renner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...

Robert Lee Hutzell, Sr.

Robert Lee Hutzell, Sr.

Nov 21, 2021

Robert Lee Hutzell, Sr., 82, of Hagerstown, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center. Born on November 2, 1939 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Lela Mae (Leggett) and Charles William Hutzell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter; Brenda Sue Hutzell, Sister; Beverly Munson and a Brother;...

Ray Charles Oldham

Ray Charles Oldham

Nov 19, 2021

Ray Charles Oldham, 88, of Smithsburg, Md., passed away, Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home. Born September 11, 1933 in Pleasantville, Pa. he was the son of the late, Walter Eugene and Marie Ethel (Werts) Oldham. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter and Ralph Oldham and one sister, Mary Jane...

Claude Hubert Melton

Claude Hubert Melton

Nov 19, 2021

Claude Hubert Melton, 93, of Inwood, W.Va. passed away, Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Hospice of the Panhandle, Kearneysville, W.Va. Born July 1, 1928 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late, Hubert Bryan and Beulah Belle (Sumrow) Melton Venable. Mr. Melton was a 1946 graduate of William McKinley High School, Washington, DC and a 1953 graduate...

Richard Weaver Myers

Richard Weaver Myers

Nov 18, 2021

Richard (Dick) W. Myers, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 18th at Cadia Healthcare. He was born to Alton S. Myers & Maizie P. (Weaver) Myers (on July 29, 1928) in Cearfoss, MD and was the 2nd of three children (sister Helen Lorraine Myers (Elgin) and Donald S. Myers); parents and siblings are deceased. Dick was married to high school...

Georgeann Maria Fiedler

Georgeann Maria Fiedler

Nov 18, 2021

Georgeann Maria Fiedler, 74, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Doey's House. Born July 18, 1947, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late George Heidecker and Mary Catherine (Hoban) Heidecker. Georgeann was a graduate of Maryland General Hospital School of Nursing and earned a BS from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland,...

Jack Lorne Willock

Jack Lorne Willock

Nov 17, 2021

Jack Lorne Willock, 96, of Hagerstown, Md. passed away, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born May 12, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois he was the son of the late, John Armour and Pearl (Maynard) Willock. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his wife, Jane (Birch) Willock and a step granddaughter, Tiffany Greiner....

Gordon Edward Eckel

Gordon Edward Eckel

Nov 17, 2021

Gordon Edward Eckel, 71, of Waynesboro, Pa. passed away, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Born December 14, 1949 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late, Lee Roy and Elsie Mae (Hoover) Eckel. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Green-Staley and Beverly Durst. Mr....

Brigitta Elisabeth Puthawala

Brigitta Elisabeth Puthawala

Nov 10, 2021

Brigitta Elisabeth (nee Peuser) Puthawala, age 91, of Hagerstown, MD passed away quietly on November 10, 2021, at home surrounded by her family after a long illness. Born on October 22, 1930 in Berlin, Germany, she was the daughter of Arthur Andres Peuser and Herther Eva (nee Kargauer) Peuser. Brigitta was raised in Berlin during WWII and saw much of...

Gloria May (Shirley) Olden

Gloria May (Shirley) Olden

Nov 9, 2021

Gloria May (Shirley) Olden, 87, of Greencastle, PA, formally of Ocala FL and Halfway MD, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born May 21, 1934, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mae Shirley. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Clarence "Toby" Olden, Jr and...

Sharyn Kay Slagle

Sharyn Kay Slagle

Nov 7, 2021

Sharyn Kay Slagle, 75, of Hagerstown, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Doey's House. Born on September 27, 1946 in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late Janet (Lego) and Richard Slagle. Sharyn started attending WCHDC’s Day services in January 1989 and in July 1989 was admitted into WCHDC’s Residential Program.   Sharyn is the first of...

Judith M. Scripp

Judith M. Scripp

Nov 5, 2021

Judith Mollie Scripp, 79, of Bayard, W.Va., passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. Born January 10, 1942, in Portland, Oregon, she was the daughter of the late Harvey F, and Alice Olive (Templeman) Howard. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher "Kit" Scripp. Judie...

Mae Elizabeth Bowers

Mae Elizabeth Bowers

Nov 3, 2021

Mae Elizabeth Bowers, 94, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 holding her husband's hand. Born October 30, 1927 in Tilghmanton, Md. she was the daughter of the late, David H. and Mamie L. Moats. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Semler; one daughter, Jo Ellen Semler and...

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