Obituaries

Albert Schlosser Gruber

Albert Schlosser Gruber

Mar 20, 2014

Hagerstown, MD Albert Schlosser Gruber, 100, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, March 20, 2014, at Coffman Nursing Home, Hagerstown. Born December 7, 1913 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late, Frederick D. and Cora (Garver) Gruber. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his wife Sue E. (Linder) Gruber; four brothers, Rev. Dr....

James Michael O'Brien

James Michael O'Brien

Mar 15, 2014

Hagerstown, MD James Michael "Mike" O'Brien James Michael "Mike" O'Brien, 61, of Hagerstown, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at his home. Born October 12, 1952 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late William James and Virginia Grace O'Brien. Mike was a graduate of Ft. Hill High School. He worked as a finance manager at DarCars Toyota,...

Robert Brian Brickhouse

Robert Brian Brickhouse

Mar 14, 2014

Hagerstown, MD Robert Brian Brickhouse Robert Brian Brickhouse, 46, of Hagerstown, died on Friday, March 14, 2014 at his home. A receiving of friends will be held from 2-4pm on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. www.rsthvn.com

Richard Dennis Bernier, Sr.

Richard Dennis Bernier, Sr.

Mar 11, 2014

Chief Warrant Officer, Richard Dennis Bernier, Sr., 81, of Hagerstown, died, Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at his home. Born at home January 29, 1933 in Danielson, Ct., he was the son of the late Peter and Jeanette (Belanger) Bernier. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Robert Bernier. CWO Bernier began...

Kathryn Betty McEnroe

Kathryn Betty McEnroe

Mar 10, 2014

Kathryn Betty (Breault) McEnroe, 86, of Williamsport, died on Monday, March 10, 2014 at Meritus Medical Center. Born August 8, 1927 in Waterford, New York, she was daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Cone) Breault. She was a graduate of Waterford High School, class of 1944. Kathryn was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Hagerstown. She was...

Betty Jane Fox

Betty Jane Fox

Mar 10, 2014

Betty Jane Fox, 87, of Hagerstown, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 at the Golden Living Center. Born February 14, 1927, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Albert Clayton and Louise Virginia (Baker) Fox. She had worked in the cafeteria at Hood College in Frederick. Betty was an avid Elvis fan. She is survived by her...

Eugenia Lucille Rogers

Eugenia Lucille Rogers

Mar 6, 2014

Eugenia Lucille Rogers (Lucy), 89, passed away at Hearthstone Retirement Home in Waynesboro, PA on March 6, 2014. Lucy will be loved forever by her family and friends. She was beautiful and had a heart of gold, feisty with a great sense of humor, and a very deep love for her entire family. She especially loved kids and they loved...

Nora Lee Arnsparger

Nora Lee Arnsparger

Feb 28, 2014

Hagerstown, MD Nora Lee (Sypolt) Arnsparger Nora Lee (Sypolt) Arnsparger, 86, of Hagerstown, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014 at Julia Manor Health Care Center. Born December 18, 1927 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late James Albert, Sr. and Mary Ellen (Johnson) Sypolt. Nora was a 1945 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She retired after 31...

Luis Rafael Medina

Luis Rafael Medina

Feb 26, 2014

Luis Rafael Medina, 44, of Keedysville, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore. Born May 22, 1969 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, he was the son of Guisella (Barillas) Withers of Keedysville. He was a 1990 graduate of Boonsboro High School. Luis worked as a stocker at County Market and also helped in the bakery....

Shirley Mae Yoder

Shirley Mae Yoder

Feb 25, 2014

Hagerstown, MD Shirley Mae (Kessler) Yoder Shirley Mae (Kessler) Yoder, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Waynesboro Hospital. Born April 23, 1929 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lillian (Dudenhouffer) Kessler. Shirley retired as a telephone operator from C&P, which later became AT&T, after 20 years of service. She...

Cecil Howard Howe, Sr.

Cecil Howard Howe, Sr.

Feb 24, 2014

Cecil Howard "Buddy" Howe, Sr., 77, of Hagerstown, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Meritus Medical Center. Born June 8, 1936 in Leitersburg, he was the son of the late Frank B. and Frances G. (Kindle) Howe. Buddy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. as a Sgt. from 1953-1956. He loved...

William Hamilton Richardson

William Hamilton Richardson

Feb 23, 2014

Hagerstown, MD William Hamilton Richardson, 81, of Hagerstown, died, Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Emeritus Assisted Living, Hagerstown. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, Hagerstown is in charge of the arrangements. www.rsthvn.com

Charlotte Romaine Horst

Charlotte Romaine Horst

Feb 21, 2014

Hagerstown, MD Charlotte Romaine Horst, 93, of Hagerstown, passed away, Friday February 21, 2014 at her home. Born May 4, 1920 in Roxbury, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Paul Harp and Pauline S. (Walters) Harp Bennett. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, William Earnshaw...

William Page Crouse

William Page Crouse

Feb 20, 2014

William Page Crouse Sr., 81, of Hagerstown, Md., passed from this life Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at Meritus Medical Center. Born Feb. 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph and Henrietta (Hemsley) Crouse. He was employed by Grove Manufacturing in Pennsylvania for 33 years. William was known for his love for his three dogs, Baby, Sadie and...

Julia Ann Godlove

Julia Ann Godlove

Feb 20, 2014

Julia Ann Godlove, 65, of Smithsburg, passed away, Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the Western Maryland Hospital Center, Hagerstown. Born March 24, 1948 in Staunton, Virginia, she was the daughter of Lillian Wolfe of Hagerstown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin E. "Buzz" Godlove in June of 1991. Mrs. Godlove was previously employed by the Thurmont Shoe...

Frederick Leland Thornton

Frederick Leland Thornton

Feb 18, 2014

Hagerstown, MD Frederick Leland Thornton Frederick Leland Thornton, 94, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Homewood at Williamsport. Born December 14, 1919, in Boston, MA., he was the son of the late George Cheeseman. Frederick was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving...

Ricky Lynn Morris

Ricky Lynn Morris

Feb 15, 2014

Hagerstown, MD Ricky Lynn Morris, 52, of Hagerstown Md., passed away Saturday, February 15th, at his home. Born January 24, 1962, In Hagerstown, MD; he is the son of Hester V Morris of Martinsburg, WV and the late Ellis C. Morris Sr of Hagerstown, MD He is survived by his mother Hester V Morris and step father James Mullenkamp of...

Georgia A. Martin

Georgia A. Martin

Feb 15, 2014

Georgia Arbutus (Butts) Martin, 86, of Hagerstown, died on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Citizen's Care Home in Frederick. Born Feb. 18, 1928 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Charles James and Irene Catherine (Lowman) Butts. Georgia was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Hagerstown for over 50 years. She was also a member of...

Laura May Griffith

Laura May Griffith

Feb 13, 2014

Hagerstown, MD Laura May (Gearhart) Griffith Laura May (Gearhart) Griffith, passed from this life to her heavenly reward on Thursday, February 13, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Jacob Andrew and Isa May (Fohner) Gearhart. She was preceded in death by husband Luther; sisters, Margaret, Mary; and a brother, William J. Gearhart. She was also preceded in death...

Mabel Louise McCleaf

Mabel Louise McCleaf

Feb 10, 2014

Hagerstown, MD Mabel Louise (Palmer) McCleaf Mabel Louise (Palmer) McCleaf, 96, of Hagerstown, passed away, on Monday, February 10, 2014 at Coffman Nursing Home. Born January 23, 1918, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Maude A. (Gabe) Palmer. Mabel was a member of First Christian Church in Hagerstown. She enjoyed listening to the radio...