Obituaries

Denny Leeson Lewen

Denny Leeson Lewen

Jun 3, 2024

Denny Leeson Lewen, 51, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away on June 3, 2024, in Hagerstown. He was born on March 8, 1973, in Kingston Jamaica to the parents of Lloyd and Ethel Lewin. Denny was preceded in death by his stepson Ryan Terell Kerns-Thomas.

 Denny was known for his dedication and hard work during his career at STULZ...

Viola Smoot

Viola Smoot

Jun 3, 2024

Viola Claudine Smoot, age 97, passed away on June 3, 2024 at Homewood Retirement Village.

Born June 19, 1926, in Augusta, WV, to Dawson J. and Wilda V. Shanholtz.

She was a homemaker. She is survived by son, Russell Smoot (Debra); daughters, Brenda Hose (Floyd), Darlene Chaney (John), and Susan Bowman; 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, sister, Hazel Iser and...

William (Bill) Turner

William (Bill) Turner

May 24, 2024

William (Bill) Turner, 87, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 24, 2024. Born on October 7, 1936, in Williamsport, MD, he was the son of the late Richardson and Catherine (Banzhoff) Turner.

 In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his brothers, Greg Turner, and Ned Turner.

His life was marked by his passion for duckpin...

John Wayne Stottlemeyer

John Wayne Stottlemeyer

May 23, 2024

John Wayne Stottlemeyer, 77, of Mercersburg, PA passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

He is survived by his beloved and devoted partner and best friend of 28 years, Zee (Zandra Helfrick).

John retired from the United States Air Force in 1988 as a Chief Master Sergeant after 22 years of service. He was extremely proud of his military career and loved...

Lois M. Sellar

Lois M. Sellar

May 23, 2024

Lois M. Sellar, 90, of Waynesboro PA. joined the heavenly chorus as a pianist on May 23, 2024. 

Born in Fosterburg Illinois in 1933 she was the third of four daughters born to the Reverend and Mrs. Paul Tharp

She was preceded in death by two sisters. Esther Shelton and Mary Zink as well as the love of her life.. her husband...

Emily Antoinette DeBiasi

Emily Antoinette DeBiasi

May 23, 2024

Emily DeBiasi, 95, of Annapolis, MD (formerly of Centreville, VA) passed from this life peacefully on May 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. Emily lived a full and adventurous life, was a trailblazer for her era and an unflagging optimist regardless of circumstance. She was a dedicated and giving wife, mother and grandmother, taking true delight in the achievements of...

Naomi (Jessie) J. Davis

Naomi (Jessie) J. Davis

May 21, 2024

Naomi J. (Jessie) Davis, 96, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born on March 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John Elmer Mellott and Nellie Belle Mellott. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Jay (Buck) Davis; brothers Carl Mellott, Paul Mellott, Elmer Mellott, Neil Mellott,...

Myrlene Romain-Bounds

Myrlene Romain-Bounds

May 20, 2024

Myrlene Romain-Bounds, 60, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, May 20, 2024 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md.Born December 31, 1963 in Haiti she was the daughter of the late, Samuel and Esther (Alexandre) Romain. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of eleven years, Flynn N. "Earl" Bounds and one brother,...

Betty Lou (Coursey) Hull

Betty Lou (Coursey) Hull

May 15, 2024

Betty Lou (Coursey) Hull, 60, of Maugansville, Md., passed away, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Doey's House, Hagerstown, Md.Born June 27, 1963 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Russell Donald Coursey, Sr. and Johanna Elizabeth (Snyder) Coursey. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband, Steven M. Hull.Mrs. Hull was a...

Phyllis M. Sturtz

Phyllis M. Sturtz

May 15, 2024

Phyllis M. (Bennett) Sturtz, 88, of Williamsport, MD, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Born on April 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Bennett and Viola (Hollada) Bennett.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Elvin J. Sturtz; brothers, Kenneth Bennett, and Dean Bennett; and sisters Rheda Reese, Wanda Seymour,...

Neelai Chatterton

Neelai Chatterton

May 14, 2024

Neelai Chatterton, 69, of Hagerstown, passed away, May 14, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born September 24, 1954, in Laos, Southeast Asia.

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware. Neelai, held a successful career at the Bank of America, where her dedication and expertise shone brightly. She was not merely a colleague to many but...

Gordon Lee Fisher

Gordon Lee Fisher

May 14, 2024

Gordon Lee Fisher, 71, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on May 14, 2024. Born on May 27, 1952, he was the son of the late H. Ruth Fisher (Sherrad) and Jack H. Fisher.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Rowe Fisher; sister, Donna Di Bitonto and brother Gary Fisher.

Gordon was passionate about sports, most of all, baseball,...

Mae Elizabeth "Snookie" Burcker

Mae Elizabeth "Snookie" Burcker

May 14, 2024

Mae Elizabeth "Snookie" Burcker, 84, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Williamsport Nursing Home, Williamsport, Md.Born June 3, 1939 in Flintstone, Md. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, George Alfred Burcker and one son, John Alt.Her and her husband were active as foster parents...

Margaret Naomi Long

Margaret Naomi Long

May 14, 2024

Margaret Naomi Long, 99, of Hagerstown, passed away, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.Born March 2, 1925 in Downsville, Md. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Paul L. Long.She is survived by her son, Brian P. Long of Martinsburg, W.Va.; three grandchildren, Heather Dockeney and...

Julie Lynn Burger

Julie Lynn Burger

May 11, 2024

Julie Lynn Burger (Wagaman), 51, of Hedgesville, WV passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born on October 2, 1972 at Waynesboro Hospital, she was the daughter of Thomas E. Wagaman and Barbara J. Wagaman (Hudson).  She is survived by her husband Todd K. Burger, daughters Alyssa M. Burger (Daulton), Ashley N. Burger, son Todd K. Burger Jr, sister Lisa A....

Shirley Ann Weaver

Shirley Ann Weaver

May 11, 2024

Shirley Ann Weaver, 94, of Maugansvillle, MD, passed away peacefully at Doey’s House on Saturday, May 11, 2024.  She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on April 22, 1930.   She was proceeded in death by her husband, Ralph Weaver, her parents, Mrytle Lou Still and George Clinton and five siblings.   

Shirley is survived by her children, Michael Weaver and wife...

Lee Chandler Snyder

Lee Chandler Snyder

May 9, 2024

Lee Chandler Snyder, 84, of Hagerstown,MD, passed away surrounded by family on May 9, 2024. Born August 1, 1939, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Alton and Cubie Marie Snyder.Lee loved life and had many interests. From learning about WWII, watching NASCAR and football, his model train collection, and his love of the beach and lighthouses. However,...

Audrey Barrett Enders

Audrey Barrett Enders

May 8, 2024

Audrey Barrett Enders, 97, of Hagerstown., Md passed away, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Hagerstown. Born March 9, 1927, in Riverdale, MD, she was the daughter of the late William and Nellie Barrett.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years Edgar R. Enders Jr., a son Richard H....

Crucita Rodriguez

Crucita Rodriguez

May 7, 2024

Hagerstown-“Touch gently this life which you had created, now and forever.”Crucita Rodriguez, aged 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Hagerstown on May 7, 2024, surrounded by the adoring family she loved above all else.Born on April 25, 1931 to Alejandro Camacho and Juana Soto, she spent her earliest years in Puerto Rico, a beloved place where she would...

Joyce Brenda Stottlemeyer

Joyce Brenda Stottlemeyer

May 5, 2024

Joyce Brenda Stottlemeyer, 78, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday May 5, 2024, at Complete Care in Hagerstown. Born August 12,1945 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Stevens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Annette Doran.

Joyce worked at Caldwell until she retired.

She is survived by her husband Daniel R. Stottlemeyer,...

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