Obituaries
Sandra Lou "Sandy" Melzer
Apr 1, 2021
Sandra Lou Melzer "Sandy," 82, of Waynesboro, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Chambersburg, PA. Born on May 7, 1938 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Kathryn (Slayman) West. Sandy was predeceased by one son, Keith C. Melzer. Sandy was a graduate of Hagerstown High...
Sharon Renfro Reel
Mar 30, 2021
Sharon Renfro Reel, 83, of Chambersburg, Pa., passed away, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Menno Haven, Chambersburg. Born December 13, 1937 in Bluefield, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late, Robert F. and Margaret E. (Hyatt) Renfro. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Reel; a brother, Robert W. Renfro...
Ronald Eugene Price
Mar 28, 2021
Ronald Eugene Price, 79, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born February 26. 1942 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Leonard Earl and Geneieve Anna (Troxell) Price. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by, two brothers, his twin, Donald Price and Robert Price and one...
Mary Jane Gregory
Mar 21, 2021
Mary Jane Gregory, 66, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Sunday, March 21st at her home with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her son, Shane Ward; parents, Donna Jean Semler and Morris Stevenson; and her husband, Calvin Newton Gregory, Jr. She is survived by her children, Dawn Grimm and husband, Jon of Smithsburg, MD, Tawn Gregory...
James Conrad Fignar
Mar 21, 2021
James Conrad Fignar, 66, of Hagerstown, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home. Born on February 15, 1955 in Coaldale, PA, he was the son of the late Rose Marie (Macenka) and John Fignar, Jr. He was also proceeded in death by two brothers; Jeffrey Fignar and Jay Fignar. James was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School,...
Angie Sue Henson Parker
Mar 17, 2021
Angie Sue (Henson) Parker, 45, of Hagerstown, passed away at Doey's House on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Born on August 2, 1975 in Hagerstown, Angie was the daughter of the late Leroy Francis and Lee Ann (Carey) Henson. Angie was a Christian with a big heart who would help anyone who needed it. She loved gardening and flowers. Angie is...
Darlene Diana Dietrich Mizejewski
Mar 11, 2021
Darlene Diana Dietrich Mizejewski, 78, of Beechwood Dr. entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Thursday March 11, 2021 at Capital Living Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady. She was born just outside Hagerstown, Maryland on Jan. 3, 1943 as an only child of Marvin and Edith Dietrich. Her parents owned several appliance dealerships & repair stores...
Alice Marie White
Mar 9, 2021
Alice Marie White, 45, of Martinsburg, WV passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA. Born on April 6, 1975 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Kathleen May (Shatzer) and Richard Clay Van Vliet. She was predeceased by her maternal Grandparents; James and Helen Shatzer, Aunt Cindy Becton, Uncle James Shatzer, Jr., and Father...
John Henry Lehman
Mar 5, 2021
John H. Lehman passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home. He was born north of Hagerstown, and graduated from Hagerstown High School and Bliss Electrical School. He joined the Navy, serving as the first radar operator on the Medal of Honor submarine, the USS Barb under Capt. Eugene Fluckey. He was the last known survivor of the WWII...
Nancy Helen (Palola) Chase
Feb 28, 2021
Nancy Helen (Palola) Chase, 90, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. A memorial service will be conducted at the convenience of the family at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made in Nancy's name to either the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, 21 S. Potomac St., Second Fl, Hagerstown, MD 21740, or the...
Janet Eleanor Paxson
Feb 28, 2021
Janet Eleanor Paxson, 87, of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Born on August 21, 1933 in Waynesboro, PA, Janet was the daughter of the late Omar and Nancy (Kale) Scott. She was also predeceased by her husband, Jerry Moore Paxson; her brothers Max Scott, Harley Scott, Don Scott, Bob Scott, Roy Scott, Bubby...
Nancy Lee Nichols
Feb 26, 2021
Nancy Lee (Long) Nichols, 78, of Hagerstown, Md. passed away, Friday, February 26, 2021 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Springs, Md. Born January 29, 1943 in Hagerstown to the late, Charles Long, Sr. and Pearl (Hines) Long. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by a sister, Sandy Volnack; a brother, Charles Long, Jr.; a granddaughter,...
Shirley Ann Black
Feb 26, 2021
Shirley Ann (Statler) Black, 82, of Hagerstown, passed away at her home Friday, February 26, 2021, after a long illness. Born October 31, 1938 in Clear Spring, MD, she was the daughter of the late Grace A. (Wolford) Hull and stepfather, Clarence R. Hull and the late Glen G. Statler. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Ronald Conrad Conran
Feb 25, 2021
Ronald “Ron” Conrad Conran, 86, of Ellicott City, MD passed away at home on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Born on February 12, 1935, in County Cork, Ireland, he was the son of the late Helen (Zulauf) and Joseph Martin Conran. He was preceded in death by one brother, Martin Conran. Ron served in the U.S. Navy as a Machinist’s Mate...
Nevin Lee Fouke
Feb 21, 2021
Nevin Lee Fouke, 79, of Hagerstown, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Born on August 10, 1941 in Hagerstown, Nevin was the son of the late Charles Preston Fouke, Sr. and Mae Biggs (Creager) Fouke. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Charles P. Fouke, Jr., John R. Fouke, and...
George Thomas Knight, Sr.
Feb 20, 2021
George T. Knight, Sr., 92, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, February 20, 2021, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown., He was born on August 31, 1928 in Stoneville, N.C. to the late, Joe and Lillian Knight. He is survived by his wife, Anna May (Walling) Knight of 72 years; sons, George T. Knight, Jr., Terry Knight, Michael Knight and wife, Sherri;...
Franklin Alan Murray
Feb 20, 2021
Franklin Alan Murray, 75, of Hagerstown, passed away at Doey's House on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born on July 17, 1945, Franklin was the son of the late Daniel Franklin Murray and Emma Fink. He is also predeceased by his wife, Beverly Ann Murray. Franklin was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He worked as a Tool and Die Maker...
Mercuria Casas Cabral
Feb 19, 2021
Mercuria Casas viuda de Acuesta y Cabral, 73. Born August 20, 1947, passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones by her side on February 19, 2021. A proud, resolute, and strong-willed woman who fought through to give her offsprings a better chance in life. Loved by many whose lives she has touched with her selfless acts....
Jo Ann Pickett
Feb 14, 2021
JoAnn Glesner Pickett, 88, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Doey's House. She was born on July 21, 1932 in Maugansville, Md. to the late, Samuel R. and Mary E. (Zinkand) Glesner. JoAnn was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Pickett in 1975; a grandson, Joshua Pickett and two brothers, Eldon and Edwin Glesner....
Robert "Bob" Michael Johnson
Feb 14, 2021
Robert (Bob) Michael Johnson, 82, passed away February 14, 2021 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD. Born October 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Robert L and Marguerite Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Iris J. Johnson and his sister Susie Hancock. Bob graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1956 and...