Obituaries

Alfred Fiedler

Alfred Fiedler

Jun 22, 2020

Alfred Fiedler, Sr., 98, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2020 at Robinwood Senior Living. Born on May 29, 1922, in Scotch Plains, NJ., he was the son of the late Ernest Fiedler and Julianna (Sarga) Fiedler . He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Helen Fiedler, his son; Ronnie Fiedler; brothers; Ernest...

Gerald Lester Shindle

Gerald Lester Shindle

Jun 21, 2020

Gerald Lester Shindle, 81, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home in Williamsport, MD. Born on May 9, 1939 in State Line, PA to the late Merle Franklin and Mary Jane Shaffer Shindle, Gerald was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lorraine Chambers of Hagerstown, MD, Joyce Gaberlavage of Hialeah, FL and one brother, Edward Shindle...

Rev. James F. Hodges

Rev. James F. Hodges

Jun 16, 2020

Rev. James F. Hodges Jr. was born April 1, 1925 in Danville, Va. He was The son of James F. Hodges Sr. & Lena (Tucker) Hodges who preceded him in death. He was the oldest of six children, all of whom preceded him in death: Frances (Hodges) Wilson, Vernon Hodgers, JC (Joseph) Hodges, Geraldine (Hodges) Ray & David Hodges. He...

Nancy Carole Kendricks

Nancy Carole Kendricks

Jun 15, 2020

Nancy Carole Kendricks, 82, of Hagerstown, passed away, Monday, June 15, 2020 at her home. Born December 10, 1937 in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Carl Albert Conklin and Vivian Douglas (Hovermale) Conklin. Nancy enjoyed reading and traveling. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eddie Kendricks. She is survived...

Frances Jean Young

Frances Jean Young

Jun 13, 2020

Frances Jean Young born 9/16/1934 and died 6/13/2020 peacefully at home in Colorado Springs, CO where she lived the last 2 ½ years with her daughter Lisa and son in law Jeff Heath. Frances is also survived by her youngest daughter Tammy who lives in Florida, and Frances' forever loyal poodle, Rascal. Frances was originally from Hagerstown where she graduated...

Rodney Keith Brown

Rodney Keith Brown

Jun 11, 2020

Rodney Keith Brown, 63, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Thursday, June 11 at home. Born on October 6, 1956, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Philip Baker Brown and JoAnn Wilhide Brown, and was a 1974 graduate of North Hagerstown High School where he played for the Baseball and Football teams. Rodney was an avid outdoorsman. He...

Gerald Franklin Spickler

Gerald Franklin Spickler

Jun 9, 2020

Gerald Franklin Spickler, 82, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Sterling Care South Mountain, Boonsboro, Md. Born January 16, 1938 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, David Woodrow and Sarah Clarrissa (Resh) Spickler. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Spickler. Mr. Spickler retired from...

Ragan Horace Lee Shaw "Oonie"

Ragan Horace Lee Shaw "Oonie"

Jun 9, 2020

Ragan Horace Lee Shaw, Jr., "Oonie," 81, of Hagerstown, went to be with his Lord and Savior, June 9, 2020, at Brookdale Assisted Living, after a short illness of Pancreatic Cancer. Born July 18, 1938 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Ragan Horace Lee Shaw, Sr., and Viola (Wolfe) Shearer (Floyd F. Shearer, Sr.). He graduated from...

Larry Richard Schlotterbeck

Larry Richard Schlotterbeck

Jun 8, 2020

Larry Richard Schlotterbeck, 70, of Falling Waters, WV passed away peacefully from this life on Monday, June 8, 2020. Born July 18, 1949 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late George Albert Schlotterbeck, Sr. and Dorothy Mae (Cubbage) Schlotterbeck. Larry graduated in 1967 from South Hagerstown High School, and attended Hagerstown Junior College, now Hagerstown Community College....

Dorothy Belle Hammond

Dorothy Belle Hammond

Jun 8, 2020

Dorothy Belle Hammond, 89, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born October 1, 1930 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Harry Lynn and Lillian (Rhodes) Koogle. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Hammond, Sr.; two sisters,...

Deborah Slick Lida

Deborah Slick Lida

Jun 8, 2020

Deborah Slick Lida, 61, of Williamsport, MD, passed away at Doey’s House surrounded by family and friends. Debbie was the daughter of the late William H. Slick and Joy (Rohrer) Slick. Debbie retired from the banking industry in 2002. Debbie was an incredibly talented artist and after her retirement, she found great joy in many artistic venues including beading, painting,...

Gretchen Ann Forgione

Gretchen Ann Forgione

Jun 8, 2020

Gretchen Ann Forgione, 49, of Hagerstown, passed away, Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home. Born March 9, 1971 in Frederick, Md. she was the daughter of Lawrence A. and Jacqueline J. (Anderson) May. Gretchen attended the stitching group at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Williamsport. In addition to her parents she also is survived by five children, Christopher S....

Douglas Eugene Gearhart

Douglas Eugene Gearhart

Jun 4, 2020

Douglas Eugene Gearhart, 60, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away, Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born March 14, 1960 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Robert Milton and Fanny Virginia (Mason) Gearhart. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hilson and Mary Louise (Boppe) Mason, his...

Virginia Irene Miller

Virginia Irene Miller

Jun 4, 2020

Virginia Irene "Tootie" "Grand Ma" Miller, 90, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, June 4, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 25, 1929 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Roy Hammond and Virginia May Snyder. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by husband, Maxwell W. Miller and her...

Gerald Wilson Follin

Gerald Wilson Follin

Jun 1, 2020

Gerald Wilson Follin, 72, of Hagerstown, passed away, Monday, June 1, 2020 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. Rest Haven Funeral Home, Hagerstown is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Kathleen Walters

Kathleen Walters

May 31, 2020

Kathleen Walters, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Sterling Care South Mountain, Boonsboro. Private graveside services will be held in Rest Haven Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Rest Haven Funeral Home, Hagerstown is assisting the family with the arrangements. To watch the livestream of the funeral service, please copy and paste the link below...

Diane Christine Bair

Diane Christine Bair

May 30, 2020

Diane Christine Bair, 73 of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her home. Born on August 20, 1946, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Lynwood Rudolph and Bernice Alma (Miller) Moser. Diane was a 1964 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. Diane was a homemaker, and enjoyed sewing and decorating. Diane participated in many...

Barbara Lee Keckler

Barbara Lee Keckler

May 30, 2020

Barbara Lee Keckler, 79, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, May 30, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 22, 1941 in Greencastle, PA, Barbara was the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Statler. She also was preceded in death by her brothers Jacob Statler and Paul Richard Statler; and sisters Janice Carbaugh, Hope Kline, and Faye...

Judy J. De Angelis

Judy J. De Angelis

May 28, 2020

Judy J. De Angelis, 79, of Falling Waters, WV passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Hospice of the Panhandle in Kearneysville, WV. She was born on November 21, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Walter and Bernice Krause. She was a 1958 graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee. She graduated from Columbia School of Nursing in Milwaukee...

James Houston Hilton

James Houston Hilton

May 26, 2020

James Houston Hilton, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 26, 2020. Born on June 26, 1934, at Washington County Hospital, he was the son of the late James Houston and Virgie Redwine Hilton, and was a 1952 graduate of Hagerstown High School. Jim was a multi-sport...