Obituaries

Sydney Craig Clevenger

Sydney Craig Clevenger

Dec 9, 2016

Sydney "Craig" Clevenger, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away, Friday, December 9, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born March 5, 1932 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, James "Sidney" and Georgie C. (Eickelberger) Clevenger. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by one sister, Janys E. Clevenger. Mr. Clevenger was a 1950 graduate...

Joan Elizabeth Long

Joan Elizabeth Long

Dec 9, 2016

Joan Elizabeth “Jody” Trader Long, 82, of Hagerstown, passed away at 8:59 a.m. on December 9, 2016 in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was born in Wabash, Indiana to the late Frank and Florence Bell Musselman Trader on November 6, 1934, and she grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jody was a graduate of South Side High School in Fort Wayne, where...

Sandrafay Ruth Steiner

Sandrafay Ruth Steiner

Dec 8, 2016

Sandrafay Ruth (Hartman) Steiner, 76, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, passed away, Thursday, December 8, 2016 at her home. Born February 9, 1940 she was the daughter of the late, Clarence Albert and Anna Elizabeth (Williams) Hartman. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by a son, Mark Lee Vann; a brother, Nelson E. Hartman and...

Catherine Louise Comer Miller

Catherine Louise Comer Miller

Dec 7, 2016

Catherine Louise Comer Miller, 101, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Ravenwood Nursing Home. She was born in Washington County on September 7, 1915. Catherine worked as a homemaker. Catherine was a volunteer at the Maryland State Hospital. She was former member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a current member of Christ Reformed Church in...

Nancy Lee Ganoe

Nancy Lee Ganoe

Nov 30, 2016

Nancy Lee (Sypolt) Ganoe, 79, of Waynesboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Born July 20, 1937 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Earl Franklin and Goldie Elizabeth (Bond) Sypolt. Nancy took pleasure in travel, especially to the ocean. She enjoyed watching the Golden Girls and the Hallmark channel. In addition to her parents, she was...

Wayne Thomas Johnson

Wayne Thomas Johnson

Nov 30, 2016

Wayne Thomas Johnson, 79, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at his home. Born November 10, 1937 in Clear Spring, Maryland he was the son of the late, Thomas and Evelyn (Mullen) Johnson. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Johnson and three sisters, Phyllis Coffman, Betty Greenley and Glenda...

Kenny E. DeVore

Kenny E. DeVore

Nov 28, 2016

Kenneth E. "Kenny" DeVore, 75, of Hagerstown, died on Monday, November 28, 2016 at his home. Born May 3, 1941 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Ralph E. DeVore, Sr. and Edith E. DeVore Sturtz. He was also preceded in death by his step father, Elvin S. Sturtz. Kenny was a 1959 graduate of Hagerstown High School....

Mildred Catherine Mickey Saylor

Mildred Catherine Mickey Saylor

Nov 27, 2016

Mildred Catherine "Mickey" Saylor, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Coffman Nursing Home, Hagerstown. Born December 31, 1923 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Edgar Casper Rodgers and Edith Belle (Rankin) Rodgers. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband, Farrell Richard "Dick" Saylor;...

Kenneth Floyd Butler

Kenneth Floyd Butler

Nov 23, 2016

June 19, 1922 – November 23, 2016 Kenneth Floyd Butler entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at his home in Hagerstown.   He was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia on June 19, 1922 and was the son of the late Floyd John Butler and Bertha Mae Wilson Butler.   He was a devoted husband, father and Christian...

Vada Wilson

Vada Wilson

Nov 22, 2016

Vada Mowen Wilson, 91, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 with her beloved daughter and granddaughter by her side. Born November 13, 1925 in Greencastle, PA., she was the daughter of the late Calvin Amos Mowen and Gertrude (Neff) Mowen Brewer. Vada was raised by her grandparents, the late John H. and Ida (Bingham) Neff. Vada attended...

Eva Maria Thekla Nelson

Eva Maria Thekla Nelson

Nov 20, 2016

Eva Maria Thekla (Basmann) Nelson, 80, of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center. Born August 5, 1936, in Landshut, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Georg and Anna (Schinabeck) Basmann. Eva worked for the Hagerstown Shoe Company for over 20 years until their closing. She then worked at the Maryland Ribbon factory...

Carlos Alberto Herrera

Carlos Alberto Herrera

Nov 19, 2016

Carlos Alberto Herrera, 72, of McAllen, TX., entered into his Heavenly Father's arms on November 19, 2016, at the home of his daughter, in Hagerstown, MD.   Born October 25, 1944 in Alice, Texas, he was the son of the late Carlos Trevino and Elia Morin Herrera.   Carlos was a 1963 graduate of Benavides High School. He graduated from the...

Jane Louise Myers

Jane Louise Myers

Nov 19, 2016

Jane Louise (Bussard) Myers, 92, of Hagerstown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 19, 2016 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. Born July 20, 1924 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Chalmers Smith and Edith Gordon. Jane was a member of Lifehouse Church, in Hagerstown. She was a dedicated wife,...

Curtis Eugene Hill, Jr.

Curtis Eugene Hill, Jr.

Nov 12, 2016

Curtis (Curt) Eugene Hill Jr.  Peacefully went to be with Lord on Nov.12, 2016. He was born in Hagerstown, MD on March 14, 1982.  He is the son of the late Curtis(Curt) Eugene Hill Sr., Lorri Hill-Moats and her husband Terry Moats. He is proceeded in death by his father, great grandparents and cousin. In addition to his parents, he...

Ollen Clifford Craig

Ollen Clifford Craig

Nov 11, 2016

Ollen Clifford Craig passed away Friday, November 11th, 2016 at University of Maryland Medical Center. He was born on July, 27th  1989 to Roy and Susan Craig. He is survived by his grandparents, Clifford and Martha Eardley. He is also survived by a very large family and a circle of dear friends whom he loved so much. He was preceeded...

Alice Marie Michael Butler

Alice Marie Michael Butler

Nov 9, 2016

Alice Marie Michael Butler, 89, of Hagerstown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Ravenwood Assisted Living, Hagerstown, Maryland. She was born on April 10, 1927 in Winston Salem, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Reverend Olin Bain, PhD, and Alberta Mae Michael. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Glenna Elaine Brechbill

Glenna Elaine Brechbill

Nov 6, 2016

Glenna Elaine (Miller) Brechbill, 86, of Smithsburg, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center. Born September 11, 1930 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Albert R. and Minnie (Cline) Miller. Glenna was a lifetime member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Chewsville. She worked briefly as a time clerk for Fairchild Industries in...

Willie I. Eshleman

Willie I. Eshleman

Nov 6, 2016

Willie Irvin Eshleman, 76, died on November 6, 2016 at the Envoy of Winchester Nursing Home in Winchester, VA. He was a long time resident of Maugansville, Maryland, and had recently moved in with his youngest daughter, Linda, and her family in Hedgesville, WV. Born November 7, 1939 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Daniel Irvin and...

Norma L. Shrader

Norma L. Shrader

Nov 3, 2016

Norma L. (Kastle) Shrader, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center. Born July 27, 1927 in Martinsburg, WV., she was the daughter of the late Clarence McSherry and Louise (Darlington) Kastle. Norma attended Hagerstown High School. During her senior year, she moved to Charleston, WV., where she graduated. After graduation, Norma attended Marshall...

Hazel V. Brewer

Hazel V. Brewer

Nov 1, 2016

Hazel Virginia (Carpenter) Brewer, 95, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Somerford House, in Sharpsburg. Born January 31, 1921, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Ira F. and Lydia May (Hose) Carpenter. Hazel worked as a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting and embroidery. She was a member of Salem Reformed Church in Hagerstown. Hazel...