Obituaries

Frances Elaine Martin Ausherman

Frances Elaine Martin Ausherman

Jun 28, 2021

Frances Elaine Martin Ausherman age 89 of Hagerstown, Maryland, fell asleep in Jesus at her home on June 28. She was the wife of LuRay C. Ausherman for 69 years. Born December 11, 1931 in Ijamsville, MD she was the daughter of Roscoe B. and Laura Naomi Main Martin.   She graduated from Frederick High School in 1950 and began a...

David Lee Shindle, Jr.

David Lee Shindle, Jr.

Jun 26, 2021

David Lee Shindle, Jr., 67, of Hagerstown, passed away at University of Maryland Medical Center on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Born on August 19, 1953 in New York, David was the son of the late Josephine (Angelo) and David Lee Shindle, Sr. He enjoyed hunting and sports, and coached Little League Baseball and coached for the HCC team. David is...

Tonya Starr (Reed) Martin

Tonya Starr (Reed) Martin

Jun 21, 2021

Tonya Starr (Reed) Martin, 44, of Williamsport, MD, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center. Born on November 16, 1976 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Penny Starr (Weaver) and Dale Clinton Reed. She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents; Henry and Alice Reed, maternal grandparents; Bill and Dee Weaver, her father's companion; Betty Fares and...

Percy Lee Shumaker, Jr.

Percy Lee Shumaker, Jr.

Jun 19, 2021

Percy Lee Shumaker, Jr.,56, loving husband, father and son, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born October 9, 1964 in Sharpsburg, Md. he was the son of Dorothy A. Gatrell) Shumaker and the late, Percy L. Shumaker, Sr. In addition to his father he also was preceded in death by a sister,...

Terry Alan Nalley

Terry Alan Nalley

Jun 18, 2021

Terry Alan Nalley, 78, of Smithsburg, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born November 21, 1942 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late William Grant and Gladys Romaine (Risher) Nalley. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by eight siblings: Carl Nalley, Ruth Dunbebin, Leroy Nalley,...

Terry Lee Wilkins

Terry Lee Wilkins

Jun 17, 2021

Terry L. Wilkins, 73, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the VAMC, Martinsburg, W.Va. Born November 3, 1947 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Kenneth Eugene and Vivian "Bib" (Holden) Wilkins. Terry was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam era and a member of Morris Frock American Legion Post 42, Hagerstown. He was...

Berniece Marie Bonebrake

Berniece Marie Bonebrake

Jun 17, 2021

Berniece Marie Bonebrake, 84, of Greencastle, Pa. passed away, Thursday, June 17, 2021 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. Born December 15, 1936 in Mercersburg, Pa. she was the daughter of the late, John W. and Bessie May (Gordon) Dorty. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Glenn Darrell Bonebrake; five...

Bonnie Lee (Diffenderfer) St. Clair

Bonnie Lee (Diffenderfer) St. Clair

Jun 17, 2021

Bonnie Lee (Diffenderfer) St. Clair, 79, of Hagerstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born on May 2, 1942 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Thelma Jeannette (Tucker) and Roy Linwood Diffenderfer. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 33 years,...

Daniel Ankrom

Daniel Ankrom

Jun 14, 2021

Daniel Ankrom, 76, of Hagerstown, Md. passed away, Monday, June 14, 2021 at Ravenwood Nursing Center, Hagerstown. Born July 19, 1944 in Claysville, Pa. he was the son of the late, James Vernon and Dora Irene (Shrader) Ankrom. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by two sons, Ricky D. Daley and Eric D. Ankrom; one...

Robert "Bud" DeBow

Robert "Bud" DeBow

Jun 13, 2021

Robert William "Bud" DeBow, 85, of Hagerstown, passed away at home on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born on January 10, 1936 in Hagerstown, Bud was the son of the late Charles Melvin and Martha Washington (Houser) DeBow. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Greta "Bunny" DeBow; his sons, Robert and Gregory DeBow; his sister, Patsy DeBow;...

Doris Lorraine Huffman

Doris Lorraine Huffman

Jun 11, 2021

Doris Lorraine (Miller) Huffman, 96, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center. Born on August 21, 1924 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Anna (Hoffman) and Thomas Miller. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 73 years, Eugene W. Huffman (2015), a sister; Pauline Hartle (1974), and a brother; Garvin Miller...

Ruth Evelyn Kimble

Ruth Evelyn Kimble

Jun 10, 2021

Ruth Evelyn Kimble, 96, of Maugansville, passed away at Meritus Medical Center on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Born on March 11, 1925 in Petersburg, WV, Ruth was the daughter of the late Samuel and Audrey (Yokum) Kesner. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Merlin Kesner. Ruth was a faithful and devoted wife and mother. She attended Paramount...

Richard Kenneth Cosgrove, Jr.

Richard Kenneth Cosgrove, Jr.

Jun 9, 2021

Richard Kenneth Cosgrove, Jr., 36 of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Born on January 1, 1985 in Hagerstown, he was the son of Willa Belle (Purnell) Henderson and Richard K. Cosgrove, Sr. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents; Patsy and Harold Cosgrove, and maternal grandfather William H. Purnell. Rick attended Hedgesville High School. Rick earned his...

Bruce Lester McKee

Bruce Lester McKee

Jun 1, 2021

Bruce Lester McKee, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Cadia Healthcare, Hagerstown. Born on November 21, 1936 in Pinesburg, MD, he was the son of the late Rosa Viola (Chaney) and David McKee. He was predeceased by his sisters; Isabelle, Betty and Grace, and brothers; Benjamin, Richard, Herman, David, Preston, Thomas, Lewis, and Edward. Bruce...

Mary Ruth Dowler

Mary Ruth Dowler

May 28, 2021

Mary Ruth (Fiddler) Dowler, 95, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021 surrounded by loving family at her home. Born on January 31, 1926 in Leetown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Mamie (Johnson) and Lonnie Fiddler. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Franklin W. Dowler, Jr., Grandson Donald Gipe, Jr.,...

Margarita Elizabeth "Betty"  Anderson Weedon

Margarita Elizabeth "Betty" Anderson Weedon

May 28, 2021

Margarita Elizabeth "Betty" Anderson Weedon, 87, of Germantown, MD, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, surrounded by family. Born on May 27, 1934 in Colon, Panama, Margarita was the daughter of the late Sydney George and Esthelyn Elizabeth Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Adolphus Weedon; her daughter, Angelica Holt; her brothers, Sydney Anderson, Lancelot...

Betty Jane Huff

Betty Jane Huff

May 27, 2021

Betty Jane Huff, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away at Filcare Home in Clear Spring on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born on December 9, 1931 in Williamsport, MD, Betty was the daughter of the late John Stanley and Jennie Lee (Staley) Huff. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald E. Huff; and her sister, Mary Louise Shifflett. Betty...

Dixie Lee Saunders

Dixie Lee Saunders

May 23, 2021

Dixie Lee Saunders, 65, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born July 19, 1955 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Bobby L. and Maxine L. (Bowers) Reichert. She also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 25 years, Chuck Saunders. She was a member of 4 State Ghost Society...

John Edward Slocum

John Edward Slocum

May 22, 2021

John Edward Slocum, 83, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born March 17, 1938 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late, Hubert Earl and Lumar (Myers) Slocum. Mr. Slocum was a US Army veteran and a member of the Army Reserves. He was an insurance salesman retiring from American General. After...

Clarence "Ace" Nixon Davis

Clarence "Ace" Nixon Davis

May 19, 2021

Clarence "Ace" Nixon Davis, 61, of Hagerstown, passed away suddenly at Meritus Medical Center on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was born on August 22, 1959 in Allegany County, MD to Charles Davis (1962) and Margery Davis (1959). Ace was blessed to have three additional loving parents, Francis Nixon (1975), John Nixon (2016) and Thelma Nixon. He is survived by...