Obituaries
Joshua Daniel Boone
Sep 11, 2024
Joshua Daniel Boone, 38, of Williamsport, MD, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Inwood, WV.
Joshua Boone was born on June 9, 1986, in Hagerstown, MD. He was the son of Daniel and Stephanie Boone.
Joshua was employed as a paint maker at Rustoleum in Williamsport, MD for seven years.
Joshua’s joy in life included the love of the river and sea,...
Kathleen Annette Connelly
Sep 10, 2024
Kathleen A. Connelly, 71, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully at Doey's House, surrounded by her friends and family. Born on April 10, 1953, in Caledonia, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Gafney and Dorothy Reba Boyd.
Her father passed away unexpectedly the day after her birth, and she was raised by her mother until the age...
Gene Edward Kauffman Sr.
Sep 10, 2024
Gene Edward Kauffman Sr., 80, of Hagerstown, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, In Hagerstown, MD. Born May 16, 1944, to the late Evered and Ruth (Martin) Kauffman.
In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia “Ginger” Kauffman, son Gene “JR" Kauffman Jr; brother Richard Kauffman; sister Shirley Smith and brother-in-law Harold “Mickey" Smith; and...
Jeannette LaRue Smith
Sep 10, 2024
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Hagerstown, MD, beloved mother, Jeannette LaRue Smith, went home to the Lord.
Born on November 10, 1926 in Wolfsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Toncilau and Olive (Pryor) Blickenstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, R. Stuart Blickenstaff (Joyce).
She was a lifelong member of St....
Donna Rae Hovermill
Sep 8, 2024
Donna Rae Hovermill, 81, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Sunday September 8, 2024 at Somerford Place, Hagerstown.Born January 28, 1943 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Marvin Walter and Marian Eleanore (Ruthrauff) Bishop. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Paul Nelson Hovermill and one brother,...
Valentina Andrevna Land
Sep 7, 2024
Valentina Andrevna Land, 77, passed away on September 7, 2024 at Hagerstown Health.
She was born on May 22, 1947 in Russia. Valentina preceded in death by her spouse.
Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Rosemarie "Rose" Arlene Jacobus
Sep 5, 2024
Rosemarie "Rose" A. Jacobus, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Doey's House, Hagerstown, Md.Born December 16, 1934 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. she was the daughter of the late, Joseph Feffer, Sr. and Martha (Taube) Feffer. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Jacobus and five siblings, Dale Feffer,...
Barbara Ellen Barkdoll
Sep 4, 2024
Barbara Ellen Barkdoll, 96, of State Line, Pa., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her home.Born August 11, 1928, in State Line, she was the daughter of the late, George William Sellers II and Sarah Prudence (Shaffer) Sellers. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by...
Nelson Leon Lewis
Sep 2, 2024
Nelson Leon Lewis passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, in Hagerstown, MD. Born on July 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Leon Lewis and Doris Shank.
Nelson worked for Washington County Roads for over twenty years as a group leader before retiring in 2003.
Nelson is survived by his wife, Linda Lewis; son, Daniel Lewis and Family; and...
Gail Florence Miller
Sep 1, 2024
Gail F. Miller age 82, passed away peacefully on her birthday September 1, 2024. She was born September 1, 1942 in Oceanside, New York to Timothy and Beverly Shanahan where she graduated high school in 1960.
She loved the holidays and providing gifts was her passion and was always surprised upon receiving gifts from her family and friends. Gail loved sports...
Richard Elwood Moser
Sep 1, 2024
Richard Elwood Moser, born on July 4, 1943, in Washington County, Maryland, passed away on September 1, 2024, in Hagerstown. Born to the parents of the late Roland and Helen (Smith) Moser.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Moser, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Richard was a cherished figure known for his love...
Phyllis Elizabeth Rice
Aug 30, 2024
Phyllis E. Rice, 85, of Hagerstown went home to be with her Lord in Heaven while at Doey's House in Hagerstown on August 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Roy L. Rice on December 15, 2021.Born in Smithsburg, MD, on August 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the...
Allen Leroy Kann
Aug 30, 2024
Allen Leroy Kann, 75, of Hagerstown, MD passed away, Friday, August 30, 2024, at his home.
Born June 1, 1949, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Jack Leroy Kann and the late Mary Catherine (Russell) Kann.
Allen graduated from North Hagerstown High School in 1967. He retired from Maryland Correctional Institute in Hagerstown, MD.
He is survived by his...
Arthur "Buss" Clarence Shearer, Jr.
Aug 29, 2024
Arthur “Buss” Clarence Shearer, Jr. passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Born on February 25, 1934, he was the son of the late Arthur Shearer, Sr. and Anna (Walters) Shearer.
Arthur was a proud Air Force veteran, having served his country during the Korean war. He was a retired letter carrier for the postal service.
In addition to his parents, he...
Beatrice Ellen Reichenbach
Aug 26, 2024
Beatrice Ellen (Hendricks) Reichenbach, 82, of Hagerstown passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at home peacefully. Born in Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Catherine (Sassaman) Hendricks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Reichenbach, of 41 years, and a sister Shirley J. Powell.
Beatrice attended the Scotland School for Veterans' Children and was...
Laura Fishburne Willoughby
Aug 25, 2024
Laura Fishburne Willoughby, age 55, passed away at Meritus Medical Center on August 25, 2024 after experiencing a cardiac arrest at her home the previous day. She was born in La Jolla, California on December 28, 1968, to Mary Fishburne and William Franklin Willoughby, II.
Laura was a longtime resident of Star Community, Inc. in Hagerstown, Maryland, beginning in 1981 when...
Joshua David Butler
Aug 21, 2024
Joshua David Butler, 38, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Hagerstown MD. Born September 18, 1985, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to the parents of David Butler, and Carrie Walters (Hill).
Josh dedicated a significant part of his life to serving his country in the United States Army, where he honed his skills and character over a decade-long...
Rebecca Jane (Hoffman) McDaniel
Aug 19, 2024
Rebecca Jane (Hoffman) McDaniel, 77, of Shepherdstown, W.Va., passed away, Monday, August 19, 2024 at Paramount Nursing and Rehabilitation, Chambersburg, Pa.Born April 17, 1947 in Hagerstown, Md., she was the daughter of the late, James Russell and Hilda Luray (Bailey) Hoffman. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband Ricky Lee McDaniel and a...
Virginia LaRue Delauter
Aug 17, 2024
Virginia “Jenny” LaRue Delauter, 76, of Ellicott City, Maryland, formerly of Hagerstown, Maryland; passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born June 13, 1948 in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Lester Forney and Catherine Lorraine (Deibert) Delauter.
Virginia was a 1966 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. She...
Frederick Leon Smith
Aug 17, 2024
Hagerstown - Frederick Leon Smith, 93, now rests in Peace. Fred was blessed with a family legacy that will continue through his beloved children, Dr. April Zentmeyer, Paul Maynard Smith, Stephen October Smith, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born September 17, 1930 to parents Truman Smith and Martha Cauffman Hose, on August 17, 2024 he joined his wife Margaret “Peg” Rachel...