Obituaries
Keith Edwin Griffith, Sr.
Apr 23, 2024
Keith Edwin Griffith, Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Meritus Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Keith was born October 16, 1966 in Hagerstown to Roger F. Griffith and his late mother Betty Mae (Beckley) Griffith, whom we know was waiting at the gates of Heaven to welcome her son home.
Keith is survived by his loving...
Suzanne Irene Lushbaugh
Apr 23, 2024
Suzanne Irene Lushbaugh passed from this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Seaton of Hagerstown after achieving her goal of rejoining the love of Her life, Eddie Lushbaugh, in the next. They were married Aug 30, 1958, at St Mary’s Church in Hagerstown.
Suzie was born August 13,1940 in Hagerstown to James R Burk and Margaret Jones Burk. In addition...
Helen Romaine Beair
Apr 23, 2024
Helen Romaine Beair was received into her Lords arms on April 23,2024. Born in Hagerstown, MD on December 10,1936 to Vada (Lantz) Beair and John L. Beair Sr.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents and both her siblings, Arlene Messersmith and John L. Beair Jr.
Helen graduated from Hagerstown High School and got her BA degree in Education at the...
Kaela Ann Mangum
Apr 22, 2024
Kaela Ann Mangum, 30, of Hagerstown, MD, born July 19, 1993, went to be with the Lord peacefully on April 22, 2024. Kaela was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She attended North Hagerstown High School where she graduated from. Kaela had a heart of gold and would do anything to see others smile. Kaela enjoyed working as a...
Kenneth Lee McDowell
Apr 22, 2024
Kenneth Lee McDowell, 86, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away at his home on April 22, 2024. Born on June 2, 1937, Kenneth was the son of the late David H. McDowell and Ann Elizabeth (Fuss) McDowell/Knott.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda J. McDowell; son, D. Todd McDowell; stepson, Jody L. Hershberger; stepdaughter,...
Charles Richard "Casey" Slate
Apr 22, 2024
Charles Richard "Casey" Slate, 81, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, April 22, 2024 , at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Va.Born December 24, 1942 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Robert Thomas and Kathleen Lucille (Martin) Slate. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pamela Jean (Barnhart) Slate;...
Mary Alice Lappe
Apr 18, 2024
Mary Alice Lappe, 72, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Meritus Medical Center.Born September 7, 1951 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Earl and Thelma (Spickler) Carpenter. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by two siblings, Harry Carpenter and Mildred Gordon.Mrs. Lappe was an employee of Rapid Lube, and...
James Christopher Kelly
Apr 16, 2024
James Christopher Kelly, 78, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at his home. Born September 4, 1946, in Cumberland, Md., Jim was the son of the late John Kelly and Genevieve Remley. Alongside his parents, James was preceded in death by his beloved son, Christopher Kelly.Jim is survived by his loving...
Ryan Terell Kerns-Thomas
Apr 14, 2024
Ryan Terell Kerns-Thomas of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on April 14, 2024. He was the son of Norweena (Thomas) Lewen and Terence Kerns. He was born August 9, 1992, in Montgomery County, MD.Ryan could make everyone around him smile, laugh, and feel comfortable no matter the situation. He had the absolute biggest heart and would go out of his way...
John Lee Sullivan, Jr.
Apr 13, 2024
John L. Sullivan, Jr., 56, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2024, of natural causes at his home in Hagerstown, MD.
Born on December 22, 1967. He was the son of the late John Lee Sullivan, Sr., and Ethel Jean (Anderson) Sullivan.
John, Jr., graduated from North Hagerstown High School in June of 1985. After graduation, he started working...
Leonard Henry Swain Jr.
Apr 10, 2024
Leonard ‘Lonnie’ H. Swain Jr., 80, of Williamsport, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Born on April 17, 1943, in Hagerstown to the late Leonard and Janice (Martin) Swain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Swain.
Lonnie was a graduate of South Hagerstown High school and proudly served...
Patricia Marie Branch
Apr 8, 2024
On April 8, 2024, beloved mother, Patricia Marie Branch passed into the loving arms of her lord and savior.
Pat was born on January 29, 1931, in Hagerstown, Maryland to parents Charles and Ethel Jackson.
Pat attended Catholic schools and worked at Machen Music.
She was a member of Paramount Brethren in Christ Church where she sang in the choir and worked in...
Jessie McClure Oden
Apr 8, 2024
Jessie M. Oden, 95, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away at her home on April 8, 2024, in Hedgesville, West Virginia. Born July 2, 1928, in Garret Mills, Maryland to the late Steward A. Redmon and Bessie O. (Feaster) Redmon.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her second husband of 32 years, Willam Oden and her first...
Judy Ann Lefever
Apr 7, 2024
Judy A. Lefever, 80, of Boonsboro Md, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born May 6, 1943 to the late Paul Price and Jane Jordan Price Keefer. Judy attended South Hagerstown High School as a member of the class of 1961. Judy had various part time jobs throughout her life, but was mostly a...
George DeVincent Kendrick
Apr 4, 2024
George DeVincent Kendrick, 97, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home.Born November 26, 1926 in Washington DC he was the son of the late, Melvin and Julia Elizabeth (Robeson) Kendrick. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy May (Sullivan) Kendrick; a step son,...
Delores Louise Swope
Apr 4, 2024
Delores Louise (Stickell) Swope, 90, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at her home.Born November 18, 1933 in Hagersown, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Genevieve (Dieterich) Stickell.In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Leon Robert Swope; and a sister, D....
Robert Wayne "Bobby" Jones
Apr 4, 2024
Robert Wayne "Bobby" Jones, 72, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.Born October 11, 1951 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Thurman Calvin and Thelma Virginia (Snodderly) Jones.Bobby worked as a truck driver and dock worker for Rider P.I.E., truck driver and delivery for Coca-Cola and assembly line and maintenance...
Jane Lakin Hershey
Apr 2, 2024
Miriam Jane Lakin Hershey of Rose Hill, Williamsport Maryland, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Coffman Nursing Home in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born November 13, 1934, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Edmund Aldine Lakin and Miriam Jane Hoffman and married the love of her life, Richard Kalbflesh Hershey, on March 14, 1955. Tragically, he preceded her in...
Thelma Delores Bassett
Apr 1, 2024
On April 1, 2024, Thelma Delores Bassett passed away peacefully at the age of 69 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD. She was born on February 14, 1955, in Halifax, North Carolina, to the late Howard and Constance Jenkins.
Thelma lived a life of being one of the kindest people you will know. She loved butterflies and the color purple. She...
Wanda Justice Pifer
Mar 30, 2024
Wanda Justice Pifer, 86, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away at home on Sunday, March 30, 2024. Born on Saturday, August 28, 1937, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of Willie Wanda Laws and Walter Harlon Justice.
Wanda had a career with the National Institute of Health (NIH).
She is survived by her daughter, Wanda (Kevin), and grandson, Richard (Colleen).
A memorial service...