Obituaries

Helen P. Boccone

Helen P. Boccone

Oct 3, 2016

Helen P. Boccone, 95, of Boonsboro, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016, in Winchester, Virginia. She was born September 3, 1921 in New York. Helen was a teacher for over 60 years in New York Public School System. She was Greek Orthodox by faith. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her husband, E....

Ronald Wayne Bachtell

Ronald Wayne Bachtell

Oct 3, 2016

Mr. Ronald Wayne Bachtell, 70, formerly of Waynesboro, Pa., passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Flint, Mich., of natural causes. Born July 14, 1946, in Waynesboro, he was the son of the late Richard Jesse and Ima Mae Ruth (Karn) Bachtell. Mr. Bachtell graduated from Waynesboro Area Senior High School in 1964 and went on to serve in...

Judith Ann Barnhart

Judith Ann Barnhart

Oct 2, 2016

Judith Ann (Foster) Barnhart, 75, of Smithsburg, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at her home. Born December 28, 1940 in Altoona, PA., she was the daughter of the late Charles S. Foster, Sr. and Martha (Hopkins) Foster. She was a 1958 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. Judith previously worked for Double Day Printing and the Washington County...

William Jacob Perrott, Sr.

William Jacob Perrott, Sr.

Sep 30, 2016

William Jacob Perrott, Sr., 88, of Hagerstown, passed away, Friday, September 30, 2016 at his home. Born August 1, 1928 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Alexander Randolph and Hallie Bertha (Miller) Perrott. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Delores Lorraine (Carbaugh) Perrott; two sons,...

Dorothy Deemer

Dorothy Deemer

Sep 30, 2016

Dorothy Deemer, 91, of Boonsboro, passed away, Friday, September 30, 2016, at Julia Manor Health Care Center, Hagerstown. Born January 18, 1925 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late, Carl G. and Edith (Molisee) Stiles. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband, George L. Deemer; a daughter, Cathy J....

George Klipp, Sr.

George Klipp, Sr.

Sep 29, 2016

George H. Klipp, Sr., 78 of Deltona, FL., passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Orange City, FL., while being comforted by his daughter and son-in-law. George was born in Hagerstown, on March 19, 1938 to Herbert L. Klipp and Gladys T. (Mumma) Benner. George graduated from Hagerstown High School, class of 1956. After graduation, George joined the...

Freda Mae Free

Freda Mae Free

Sep 24, 2016

Freda Mae Free, 73, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Saturday, September 24. Freda was born in Hagerstown, MD on August 18, 1943, a daughter of the late Bessie O. and George M Free, Sr. Freda was a graduate from South High in Hagerstown. In addition to her parents, Freda is preceded in death by one brother, Charles Nichols and one...

Laurie Jean Mason

Laurie Jean Mason

Sep 22, 2016

Laurie Mason, 54, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at her home. Known to those who love her as Mi-mi, her beautiful fun-loving spirit will be carried on by her children and grandchildren. She knew grief. She was proceeded in death by her mother, her lifetime hero, Barbara Mason, who heroically sacrificed her...

Angeline Doloros Frank

Angeline Doloros Frank

Sep 17, 2016

Angeline Doloros (Elia) Frank, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Saturday, Sept. !7, 2016 with her daughter at her bedside. Angeline was preceded in death by her parents, Paolo and Renata Elia, as well as her sister, Lucy Ridgley, brother Anthony Elia, and niece Elizabeth Elia. Angeline is survived by her husband Charles Frank, JR, daughter Christine Frank, granddaughter Angelique Mason,...

Mary Ruth Messersmith

Mary Ruth Messersmith

Sep 14, 2016

Mary Ruth Messersmith, 95, of Hagerstown, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Williamsport Retirement Village. Born April 30, 1921 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late George L. and Cora (Sullivan) Baldoff. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Maurice L. Messersmith; three daughters, George...

Gita L. Dhillon

Gita L. Dhillon

Sep 9, 2016

Gita Lilamani Dhillon was born in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka on June 16, 1934 to Rev. George Samuel and his beloved Laura Charlotte Mendis. Gita was a kind child blessed with wisdom, quick wit and most importantly, mischievousness. Those who knew her would agree those are only a few of the many gifts that were bestowed upon this amazing woman. She...

Gloria Lucille Slate

Gloria Lucille Slate

Sep 7, 2016

Gloria Lucille Slate, 90, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at NMS Health Care, Hagerstown. Born April 6, 1926 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, John Calvin and Wavie (Youngblood) McNamee. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by two brothers, John C. McNamee, Jr. and William McNamee; six sisters, Phyllis...

Leonard Lee Budd Henson

Leonard Lee Budd Henson

Sep 4, 2016

Leonard Lee "Budd" Henson, 85, of Maugansville, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Winchester Medical Center. Born August 18, 1931, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Leo and Ina (Poffenberger) Henson. Budd was a 1949 graduate of Hagerstown High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the Korean...

Joyce Margaret Drager

Joyce Margaret Drager

Sep 4, 2016

Joyce Margaret Sanchez Drager, passed from this life on Sunday, September 4, 2016. She was born on May 19, 1938 in New Brunswick N.J. Graduated from New Brunswick High in 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius F. Sanchez and Margaret Sabo Sanchez and her daughter, Pamela Susan Drager. She is survived by her loving husband, William...

Charles Harvey Stoner, DDS

Charles Harvey Stoner, DDS

Sep 2, 2016

Charles Harvey Stoner, DDS, 74, of Hagerstown, passed away, Friday, September 2, 2016, at Meritus Medical Center. Born June 30, 1942 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Dorsey Elvin and Mary Frances (Curry) Stoner. Dr. Stoner was a 1960 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. He also was a graduate of Catawaba College, Salisbury, NC and the...

Gary Wayne Carter

Gary Wayne Carter

Aug 27, 2016

Gary Wayne Carter, 73, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore after a five year courageous battle with heart disease. Born March 3, 1943 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Howard F. and Helen Marie (Caroll) Carter. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by a special...

Carolyn Eichelberger

Carolyn Eichelberger

Aug 24, 2016

Carolyn Marie Eichelberger, 91, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at her home. Born February 4, 1925 in Thurmont, Maryland she was the daughter of the late, George and Margaret (Miller) Pickett. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Pickett and two sisters, Pearlena Routzhan and Gloria Tosten. Mrs. Eichelberger...

Thelma Arlene Winters

Thelma Arlene Winters

Aug 22, 2016

Thelma Arlene Winters, 83, of Hagerstown, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Ravenwood Lutheran Village. Born March 19, 1933 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late James M. and Mabel Louise (Griffith) Minnick. Thelma was a baby sitter and a home maker. She loved children and her family. She was an avid bingo player. She is...

Martin Marty McCall, Jr.

Martin Marty McCall, Jr.

Aug 21, 2016

Martin "Marty" McCall, Jr., 86 of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center, while surrounded by his loving family. Born August 16, 1930 in Laurel Hill, NC, he was the son of the late Martin McCall, Sr. and Emmaline McCall. Marty was the first black heavy equipment operator for the City of Hagerstown. He retired...

Gary Wayne Magaha, Jr.

Gary Wayne Magaha, Jr.

Aug 20, 2016

Gary Wayne "Human Torch" Magaha, Jr., 46, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center. Born April 21, 1970 in Hagerstown he was the son of, Gary Wayne Magaha, Sr. and wife Brenda of Greencastle, Pa. and Deborah Helen Nichols and husband Lynn of Hagerstown. Gary worked for T.O.P.P. and was a self employed handy man...