Obituaries
Willabelle Katherine Stottlemyer
Dec 9, 2024
Willabelle (Willie) Katherine Stottlemyer, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on December 9,2024 at the age of 94 in UPMC Harrisburg, PA.
Willabelle was born in Shaw, WV. She was the daughter of the late Retha Slade, Stepfather James Slade, and Father Ralph Poling.
She was employed by the Washington County Hospital, Fahrney Keedy Retirement Home, and Co- owner of George and Willies...
Claudette Lee Henson
Dec 4, 2024
Claudette Henson of Hagerstown, MD passed away peacefully on Dec. 4, surrounded by family. She was born on Sept. 19, 1939, in Sharpsburg, MD. She was a lifelong resident of Hagerstown, and a member of St. Mary’s Church. Most of her adult life she worked in childcare.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otho Palmer and Catherine Palmer Graff,...
Jack A Near
Dec 4, 2024
Jack A Near, 93, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at Creekside Village in his hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on April 13, 1931, to the late Harold S. Near and Clara Elizabeth (Painter) Besore.
He is survived by his loving daughters, Kathy Tucker, Sharon Near, Lee Ann Aikens, and Peggy Ashton and his sons, Jack Near Jr. and Jay...
Vaughn (Monty) Montgomery Zimmerman
Dec 3, 2024
Vaughn (Monty) Montgomery Zimmerman, 62, passed away on December 3, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, Maryland. Monty was born on September 3, 1962, in Hagerstown, Maryland to the late Sydney Vaughn Zimmerman and Abby Jean Zimmerman.
Monty is survived by his wife, Amanda, sons, Vaughn, and Dylan (Kassie), one grandson, his pride and joy, Jayden, one sister, Kim Petrucci (Tony),...
Hazel “Becky” Rebecca Smith
Nov 30, 2024
Hazel Rebecca “Becky” Smith
Becky passed away November 30 at Meritus Hospital, Hagerstown MD. Born in Hagerstown October 12, 1947, second child of Ruth & Mick Stevens, both deceased. She was raised in Hagerstown/Williamsport area and attended schools in Funkstown, Downsville, and Williamsport, where she graduated from Williamsport High School in 1965.
She was employed over 45 years with various businesses in...
Cheryl Jean Wilhide
Nov 27, 2024
Cheryl Jean Wilhide, born on September 4, 1958, passed away on November 27, 2024 in Hagerstown, Maryland.
A graveside service will be held at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742 on December 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Albert Linwood Keyser III
Nov 27, 2024
Albert Linwood Keyser, III, 78, of Waynesboro, Pa., passed away, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Nursing, Chambersburg, Pa.
Born January 20, 1946 in Hagerstown, Md. he was the son of the late, Albert L. Keyser, Jr. and Ruth I. (Bartles) Keyser. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Horst.
Mr....
Nancy Kay Barnhart
Nov 17, 2024
Nancy Kay Barnhart age 74, passed away November 17th, 2024, peacefully at the Nursing Home where she resided at, Julia Manor in Hagerstown, MD surrounded by her Loved ones. Born October 20, 1950, in Williamsport, MD to the parents of the late Kenneth and Nancy (Malott) Myers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Walter...
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
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
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
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”,...
Patricia Brown
Nov 7, 2024
Patricia Lee (Beggarly) Brown, 82, passed away on November 7, 2024. Patricia was born on October 29, 1942, in Hagerstown, Maryland to the late Mary Elizabeth (Grove) Manford and Grover Cleveland Beggarly.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Donald Brown, her daughter Vicky Mathna, a sister Barbara Jackson Japzon, and a brother Barry Beggarly. She is survived by her...
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
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...
Florence Sue Munson (Gilbert)
Nov 3, 2024
Florence Sue Munson (Gilbert), a warm, kind, and loving soul, left this world on November 3, 2024, at Doey's House. Born on September 17, 1944, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Robert and Hazel Gilbert, both retired Brigadier Generals for the Salvation Army.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Nanette Gilbert Carter.
Sue graduated...
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
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
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
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...