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Dolores Ann Wilson

Dolores Ann Wilson

Nov 15, 2024

Dolores Ann (Reynolds) Wilson, 79, of Ellicott City, MD passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, November 15, 2024, following a long illness. 

 Born January 6, 1945, in Washington DC, Dolores was the daughter of the late Carrie Mae Reynolds. She lived much of her childhood in West Virginia before moving to Gaithersburg, MD where she graduated from Gaithersburg High...

Joanna Dixon

Joanna Dixon

Nov 15, 2024

Joanna Dixon, 83, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. 

 Joanna was a one-of-a-kind woman whose energy was infectious. She gave to others and always had a seat at the table for family, friends and strangers. 

 Joanna had a special love for her family and her dog and constant companion Sophie. She enjoyed spending her...

Dixie Lee Blair

Dixie Lee Blair

Nov 11, 2024

Dixie Lee Blair, 75, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, November 11, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.Born August 2, 1949, in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Richard C. and Doris L. (McNamee) Blair. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Craft and a brother-in-law, Gary Craft.Dixie had worked...

Calvin Lee Davis

Calvin Lee Davis

Nov 8, 2024

Calvin Lee Davis, 49, of Hagerstown, Maryland, died Friday, November 8, 2024 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Mr. Davis was born March 17, 1975 in Martinsburg West Virginia. He proceeded in death by his Mother and Father, Calvin Jr and Debbie Davis. Calvin was a wonderful friend, son, brother, nephew and Uncle. He is survived by his one Brother Thomas Davis “TD”,...

Charles Leonard Allen

Charles Leonard Allen

Nov 7, 2024

Charles Leonard Allen, 75, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown MD.

 Born July 8, 1949 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Frances Houser. 

 Charlie was a 1967 graduate of Boonsboro High School in Boonsboro MD. 

 He was a welder by trade and worked for Reed Industries until they closed in the...

Beverly Ann Rouzer

Beverly Ann Rouzer

Nov 6, 2024

Beverly Rouzer passed away on November 6,2024 at the age of 70. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Francis Crosswhite.

Beverly received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University in 1978. She worked in obstetrics, oncology, and surgery in hospitals in Virginia, Chicago, and Hagerstown before settling in at Johns Hopkins in 1990. As...

Margaret Evelyn "Peggy" Fahrney

Margaret Evelyn "Peggy" Fahrney

Oct 30, 2024

Margaret Evelyn "Peggy" Fahrney, 89, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born April 15, 1935, in Maugansville, Md; she was the daughter of the late, Silas Deloss Wolfensberger, Sr. and Agnes Pearl (Mundey) Wolfensberger. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by five siblings, James Wolfensberger, Darce Brown,...

Donna Marie Dearth

Donna Marie Dearth

Oct 30, 2024

Donna Marie Dearth October 17, 1952 - October 30, 2024 Donna was born in Waynesboro, Pa. to her parents Viola Margaret Burger Manspeaker and Elmer Lee Manspeaker, who both preceded her in death, along with her sister-in-law, Robin DeGrange Manspeaker.She is survived by her only son, Jason Michael Dearth and his two daughters, Jordyn Marie and Alexia Rae.She attended the...

Gerald "Jerry" Leon Hutzell

Gerald "Jerry" Leon Hutzell

Oct 27, 2024

Gerald L. Hutzell, age 94, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA. He was born on August 2, 1930 in Gapland, MD, the son of Floyd Theodore and Hazel Mae (Jones) Hutzell.

In addition to his wife, Norma Hutzell, he is survived by his daughter, Cynthia (Hutzell) Dawson of...

Mary Juanita Shaw

Mary Juanita Shaw

Oct 23, 2024

Mary Juanita Shaw passed away on October 23, 2024 in Saint Thomas, PA. 

She was the daughter of the late Wilbur R. Mary E. (Palmer) Warne. 

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Shaw; two brothers, Wilbur R. Warne, Jr., and James T. Warne; one daughter and a granddaughter.

She is survived by one sister, Jane E. McCartney, daughter, Tonya...

Ellen Elizabeth Albert

Ellen Elizabeth Albert

Oct 17, 2024

Ellen Elizabeth Albert passed away on Thursday, October 17 after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Mary Jean and James White and the beloved wife of her husband, Wayne. Mrs. Albert attended Gallaudet University. She earned her master’s degree and worked as a sign language teacher. She was an accomplished piano player and teacher. She loved dancing ballet....

Mildred Louise (Hoover) Shank, Hamby

Mildred Louise (Hoover) Shank, Hamby

Oct 16, 2024

Mildred Louise (Hoover) Shank, Hamby of Williamsport, Md 103 ½ is now in the arms of God. He loaned us this Angel on earth for many appreciated years by her family.Mildred was born on March 28, 1921 to Mary R ( Seibert) Hoover and Bruce A. Hoover while living in Big Pool Md. Mildred later married Harold I. Shank and...

Jack Layman Reed

Jack Layman Reed

Oct 16, 2024

Jack Layman Reed, 83, of Hagerstown, beloved husband and father was called to be with the lord at 8:17 A.M., on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Doey’s House of Washington County.

Born July 11, 1941 in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Kelly Gilmore Reed and Wanda Olivia (Nokes) Reed. In addition to his parents, he...

Lawrence W. Scally

Lawrence W. Scally

Oct 8, 2024



Lawrence William (Bill) Scally, age 74, of Hagerstown passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Doey's House, Hagerstown, MD. Born September 21, 1950, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late John Leonard Scally and Edna Elizabeth (Rephann) Scally.

 Bill graduated from South Hagerstown High School, class of 1969. In Bill's early career he worked for Steffey-Findlay, Hoffman...

Betty Jean Gaver

Betty Jean Gaver

Oct 7, 2024

Betty Jean (Hoffman) Gaver passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, in Chambersburg, PA. Born on August 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William Paul Hoffman and Margaret Louise Hoffman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Cecil Johnson Gaver; daughter, Cela Chelmey, and brothers, William Hoffman, Jr., and...

Joseph John Luipersbeck

Joseph John Luipersbeck

Oct 4, 2024

Joseph Luipersbeck, 91, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. 

Born July 17, 1933, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Mary and Joseph Luipersbeck.

He graduated Hagerstown High School class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War after which he was employed at...

Sandra Rae Higgins

Sandra Rae Higgins

Oct 3, 2024

Sandra Rae Higgins, age 73, passed away on October 3, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Born on July 9, 1951, in Nebraska to Madeline and Duane Higgins, Sandra was known for her insatiable quest for knowledge and her deep faith.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Andrews University and went on to receive her master’s degree from Palm Beach Atlantic...

Willis Wayne Kesselring

Willis Wayne Kesselring

Sep 30, 2024

Willis Wayne Kesselring (75), of Hagerstown Maryland passed away September 30, 2024 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore Maryland. Born February 26, 1949 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late James W. and Pauline E. Kesselring. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, James Kesselring. Wayne, as he preferred...

Tricia Lynne Carter Hei

Tricia Lynne Carter Hei

Sep 30, 2024

Tricia Lynne Carter Hei, 62, of Ellenton FL, entered eternal rest on September 30, 2024. 

Originally from Hagerstown MD, she was born July 24, 1962 to the late Gary Wayne Carter, Sr and late Janet Marie Wiles Carter. 

Tricia worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant before getting her credentials to run a licensed home daycare. She also was a pet groomer, and...

Ray "Steve" Stevenson Pack

Ray "Steve" Stevenson Pack

Sep 23, 2024

Ray “Steve” Stevenson Pack passed away in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Monday, September 23, 2024. Born on July 3, 1958, he was the son of the late Jack Pack and Margaret (Kesner) Pack.

Ray is survived by his siblings, Ricky Pack (Lorrie), Tim Pack, and Anita Pack as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In his professional life, Ray was a security guard....

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