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I. Joseph Palkovitz

I. Joseph Palkovitz

Aug 20, 2019

I. Joseph Palkovitz, 93, of Hagerstown, died August 20, 2019 at Meritus Medical Center, in Hagerstown. Born May 9, 1926 in Northhampton, Pa., he was the son of the late Stefan and Mary Baur Palkovitz of Security, Maryland. He was a graduate of Hagerstown High School, class of 1944 where he was class president for three years, an honor student...

Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Aug 20, 2019

Michael "Mike" Brandon Thompson, 26, of Hagerstown, passed away, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home. Born February 7, 1993 in Hagerstown he is the son of Steven W. Thompson, Sr. and Tammy L. (Mills) Thompson. He had worked as a crew chief, driver and fabricator for Back Draft Racing of Pennsylvania, Bottom Feeder Motor Sports of Maine, Team Scream...

Richard Lee Semler

Richard Lee Semler

Aug 18, 2019

Richard Lee Semler, 70, of Hagerstown, died on Sunday, August 18, 2019. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow "Woody" Semler and Ruth Elizabeth "Susie" Semler, both of Hagerstown. He is survived by his wife, Cherry Semler; his brother, Harold Semler; two daughters, Sandra Semler and Suzanne Schultz; four grandchildren, Alana, Preston "Bubby", Angela, and Dean; and nephew,...

Leonard B. Lenny Barron

Leonard B. Lenny Barron

Aug 15, 2019

Leonard B. "Lenny" Barron, 88, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away, Thursday, August 15, 2019 at War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs. Born August 24, 1930 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Leonard F. and Clara E. (Clatterbuck) Barron. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernard J. and Cora (Shelser)...

Olga Thedoria Sweeney

Olga Thedoria Sweeney

Aug 14, 2019

Olga Thedoria Sweeney, 90, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 at Greenfield Assisted Living, Hagerstown Md. Born February 11, 1929 in Waterbury Connecticut she was the daughter of the late, Theodore and Anastasia (Shirak) Sabatowich. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her step father who raised her, Andrew "Didi" Podgaesky; her loving...

Isander Castro

Isander Castro

Aug 14, 2019

Isander Castro, 49, of Hagerstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Born March 24,1970 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Miguel Castro and Luz Maldonado and his step father, Kevin Daniels, Sr. Isander was a graduate of Bladensburg High School in Prince George's County, MD. He loved to cook and attended chef school following graduation....

Ardella Lucille Brintzenhofe

Ardella Lucille Brintzenhofe

Aug 13, 2019

Ardella Lucille "Lu" Brintzenhofe, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Homewood Health Care in Williamsport, MD. She was born on November 23, 1926 in Niles, Ohio. She was the daughter of Darvin L. and Sadie Bancroft Shiley. Lu was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd R. Waters, Jr., whom she married in March...

Bill Walker, Sr.

Bill Walker, Sr.

Aug 12, 2019

W William Gordon "Bill" Walker, Sr. 72, of Hagerstown, passed away, Monday, August 12, 2019, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born January 30, 1947 in Joseph, Oregon he was the son of the late, Melvin O. and Gaynell E. (Keyes) Walker. Bill was a 1965 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam...

Rosa Perez

Rosa Perez

Aug 12, 2019

Rosa Margarita Perez, 63, of Hagerstown, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Doey's House. Born June 18, 1956 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Bacilio Reyes and Maria del pilar Morales. Rosa enjoyed watching soap operas, crossword puzzles, and going to the movies. Most importantly she enjoyed time with her family. She is survived...

Crete Tipton Ottinger

Crete Tipton Ottinger

Aug 11, 2019

Crete Tipton Ottinger, a resident of Homewood at Williamsport, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the age of 104. Born in Iowa on May 10, 1915, Crete was the daughter of the late Olonzo and Lena (Warner) Tipton. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Ottinger, her sister Merna Wogen, and her brother Gordon Tipton. After graduating...

Melvin D. Franek

Melvin D. Franek

Aug 6, 2019

Melvin F. Franek Navy Veteran 1929-2019 Melvin D. Franek , 89, of Ephrata, PA., passed away at Keystone Villa under the care of Hospice on Aug. 6, 2019. Born Dec. 31 ,1929 in Sargent , NE. Mel was preceded in death by his wife Jane E. Franek in 2009. Mel was a Navy veteran that rose to the rank of...

Jay Halladay

Jay Halladay

Aug 5, 2019

Jay Halladay of Hagerstown, MD passed away August 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Topeka, KS, he was the son of the late John Robert and Barbara Ann Halladay. He was a 1964 graduate of Hayden High School in Topeka. In 1968, after four unproductive years at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS, he was drafted into...

Jane Stone

Jane Stone

Aug 4, 2019

Jane Georgeann (Troup) Stone, 74, of Hagerstown, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Doey's House, in Hagerstown, while surrounded by her loving family. Born April 27, 1945 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Calvin George and AnnaMary (Fuss) Troup. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, George Monroe...

Mitchell H. Dodson

Mitchell H. Dodson

Aug 3, 2019

Mitchell H. Dodson went to be with The Lord Aug. 3, 2019. Born Dec. 2, 1921 in Washington Co., he was 10th of James & Mary Nichols Dodsons 14 children and served in the Army Air Corp WWII. Besides his parents, Mitch was preceded in death by his wife, Bette Griffith Dodson; infant son Mitch Jr; 7 sisters: Ottie Hammond,...

Samuel Thomas Hankey

Samuel Thomas Hankey

Jul 31, 2019

Samuel Thomas Hankey, 96, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 7, 1923 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late, William and Lillian (Lee) Hankey. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lovalene (Sullivan) Hankey. Mr. Hankey was a...

Ethel MacBay Strebel

Ethel MacBay Strebel

Jul 25, 2019

Ethel Irene MacBay Strebel, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her home. Born July 29, 1926, in Kenmore, New York, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey Evan and Mabel Helen (Smith) MacBay. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, William E. Strebel,...

Nissa Cline

Nissa Cline

Jul 24, 2019

Annissa Jane "Nissa" Cline, 50, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her home, while surrounded by her loving family. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born August 9, 1968, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Susan E. (Conley) Wagner. Nissa was a 1986 graduate of South Hagerstown...

Judith Ann Keener

Judith Ann Keener

Jul 24, 2019

Judith Ann Keener, 71, of Maugansville, Maryland, passed from this life at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, after a valiant year long fight with liver cancer. Born March 09, 1948 in Coronado, California. She was the daughter of the late Charles Robert and Margaret Ann Hinman of Chula Vista, California. She was deeply loved and will be missed by...

John Kroboth

John Kroboth

Jul 22, 2019

John Joseph Kroboth, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, at his home, while surrounded by his loving family. Born November 8, 1929 in Security, MD, he was the son of the late John and Caroline (Kupumir) Kroboth. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Kroboth; a stepson, David Grove;...

Harvey Lee Hogamier

Harvey Lee Hogamier

Jul 21, 2019

Harvey Lee Hogamier died peacefully at his home in Hagerstown, Maryland surrounded by his wife and son on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the age of 67. Harvey is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rebecca (Racey-Ford) Hogamier; son, Harvey Adam Hogamier; his devoted dogs Fenway Park and Peppermint B; sister, Nancy A. (Hogamier) Wible of Waynesboro and brother,...

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