Obituaries

Trista S. Kruse

Trista S. Kruse

Nov 16, 2019

Trista Suzanne (Boward) Kruse, 47, of Wolfsville, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, in her home from natural causes. Born February 19, 1972 in Hagerstown, MD., she was a daughter of Wanda (Cabaniss) Boward of Smithsburg and Gary Richard Boward and wife Roanne of Clear Spring, MD., and mother figure, Grace Hauver. She was a 1990 graduate of...

Virginia D. Sottile

Virginia D. Sottile

Nov 14, 2019

Virginia D. (Barrett) Sottile, 96, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Ravenwood Assisted Living. Born May 25, 1923 in Paint Township, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Andrew and Iva May (Lumadue) Barrett. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hagerstown. She enjoyed homemaking, quilting, and crossword puzzles. In addition...

Patricia L. Prodonovich

Patricia L. Prodonovich

Nov 13, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Louise Prodonovich, a loving wife and mother passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 72, following a courageous battle with cancer. Patty was born on June 20, 1947 in Midland, PA to Maurice and Geraldine (Rambo) Doyle. She earned her Associates Degree from Hagerstown Community College...

Harris Eugene Miller

Harris Eugene Miller

Nov 13, 2019

Harris Eugene Miller, 80, of Hagerstown, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Doey's House. Affectionately known as Poochy, Harris was born August 22, 1939, in Hagerstown. He was the son of the late Wilbur E. and Mamie G. (Cain) Miller Winters. Harris graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1958. He worked at Western Maryland Railroad, Mack Trucks, and...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Nov 13, 2019

Robert "Bobby/Rob" Edward Smith, 37, died unexpectedly in his fathers home on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born on January 8, 1982, in Hagerstown, MD, Robert was the son of Gregory Elwood Smith of Greencastle, PA and the late Beverly Ann Smith (Comer). Robert lived his childhood days in Greencastle, PA and later resided with his Nana in Hagerstown, MD. Robert...

Donald Charles Sommerfeld

Donald Charles Sommerfeld

Nov 13, 2019

Donald Charles Sommerfeld, 91, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, Md. Born December 31, 1927 in Fredericksburg, Va. he was the son of the late, Charles Frank and Eugenia (Kaiser) Sommerfeld. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Wanda June (Knight)...

Bonnie Louise Ruch

Bonnie Louise Ruch

Nov 9, 2019

Bonnie Louise Ruch, 79, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born October 2, 1940 in Washington DC she was the daughter of the late, James Harold and Sarah Sands (Paddock) Moore. Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, Alexandria, Va. She retired with 20 years of service as a secretary...

Harry J. Buddy Bowers

Harry J. Buddy Bowers

Nov 7, 2019

It is with heavy heart and deep sadness to announce the death of Harry J. Bowers better known as "Buddy" formerly of Hagerstown, he died early Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Med Star St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. He was 88. Born October 6, 1931 in Four Locks, Md. he was the son of the late, George M. and...

Delores Pearl Dee Reeves Carpenter

Delores Pearl Dee Reeves Carpenter

Nov 4, 2019

Delores "Dee" Pearl (Reeves) Carpenter was born to William Vangie and Mary Henrietta (Greely) Reeves on October 12, 1935 at North Platte. She departed this world on November 4, 2019 at the age of 84. Delores graduated from North Platte High and went on to nursing school to become an LPN. She gave birth to her only child Barbara Jo...

Russell W. Young

Russell W. Young

Nov 4, 2019

Russell W. Young, age 65, passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2019. He was born February 21, 1954 in Camden, NJ to the late Theodore and Marjorie Young. During his life he worked as a project manager with KG Johnson, displaying a wonderful talent managing plumbing and heating projects. Russell truly lived his life to the fullest through the simple...

Carlos Jay Burger

Carlos Jay Burger

Nov 3, 2019

Carlos Jay Burger, 87, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Coffman Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Son of the late, Franklin and Elizabeth (Zinkand) Burger. Carlos was an all American Skilled Craftsman who worked thru Callas Contractors, where he retired. Carlos had high security clearance; he worked in the White House, Blair House and Camp David...

Victoria L. Buechling

Victoria L. Buechling

Nov 3, 2019

Victoria Leigh (Collier) Buechling, 52, of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home. Born September 29, 1967, in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Juanita (Williams) Collier. She was a 1985 graduate of Bluefield High School in Bluefield, WV. She enjoyed duck pin bowling at Southside Bowl on Wednesday and Saturdays. Victoria...

Michael Lee Heerd

Michael Lee Heerd

Nov 2, 2019

Michael Lee Heerd, 48, of Hagerstown, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his home. Born March 28, 1971 in Maryland, he was the son of Vickey Ann (Himes) Lewis of San Antonio, TX., and the late Ronald McKinley Heerd. In addition to his mother is also survived by his step-father, Mark Lewis; step-mother, Sharon Heerd; three children, Joshua...

Lou Hamilton

Lou Hamilton

Nov 1, 2019

Mary Lousie "Lou" Hamilton, 85, of Hagerstown, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at her home. Born January 25, 1934 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Susie A. (Hildebrand) Ponton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul T. Hamilton; two sons, Gary and Greg...

Steven Carl Scardina

Steven Carl Scardina

Oct 31, 2019

Steven Carl Scardina, 70, of Clear Spring, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home. Born March 16, 1949 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Anthony and Viola (Luke) Scardina. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Scardina and his youngest daughter, Carol Molina. He was retired from General Motor Company. Steven...

William E. Renner

William E. Renner

Oct 31, 2019

William Edgar "Jim" Renner, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home. Born July 20, 1930 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Joseph Howard and Leila Bell (Burracker) Renner. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Evelyn R. (Socks) Renner, who...

Helen Benchoff

Helen Benchoff

Oct 30, 2019

Helen Moyer Benchoff, 79, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wed., October 30, 2019. She was born January 22, 1940, in Waynesboro, PA, to the late Amos Herr and Helen E. Herr Moyer. She graduated from Waynesboro Area Senior High School (1957), Hagerstown Junior College (1975), and Hood College (1977). She received a Master's Equivalency through several local colleges and taught...

Kitty D. Kline

Kitty D. Kline

Oct 30, 2019

Kitty Delores (Hurd) Kline, 87, of Hagerstown, affectionately known as "Miss Kitty", went to be with the Lord at the home of her daughter, Wednesday, October 30, 2019. She now joins her loving husband of 53 years, Gail "Cup" Kline, who died in 2001. Born October 13, 1932, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Elmer L. Hurd,...

Ronald Butch Young

Ronald Butch Young

Oct 29, 2019

https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/high-school/ac-cs-butch-young-tribute-1102-20191101-zxjlpak5ondnvkmcrgr6hny3ti-story.html Butch Young, who transformed Meade High into a perennial powerhouse in boys basketball, died this week at the age of 80. Young, one of only three boys basketball coaches in Anne Arundel County history to surpass 500 victories, succumbed on Tuesday morning due to complications from dementia. Barbara Young said her husband of 53 years battled bladder cancer five...

Donald Irving Moss

Donald Irving Moss

Oct 26, 2019

Donald Irving Moss, 83, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Ravenwood Nursing Home, Hagerstown. Born November 22, 1935 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, James W. and Hazel O. (Brandenburg) Moss. Mr. Moss was a 1953 graduate of Hagerstown High School, Hagerstown Junior College and received a B.A. degree from Catawba College, Salisbury, NC...