Obituaries
Helena Lee Niswander
Feb 29, 2024
Helena Lee Niswander (Miller) passed away on February 29th, 2024 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Helena was a kind soul, a sweet person who helped others, and a strong woman. She was known for being a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and a friend to all.
Helena is survived by her daughter Katie Sisler and husband Brandon Sisler,...
Jackie King
Feb 28, 2024
Jackie Russell King, Sr., 84 passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Creekside Rehabilitation in Hagerstown.
Born March 4, 1939, to Russell Victor King and Virginia Bowers Corsi, Jack was a life-long resident of South Hagerstown. He attended St. Mary Catholic School and graduated from South Hagerstown High in 1958. Jack joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany with...
Harold Harrison (Peachy) Heiston, Sr.
Feb 28, 2024
Mr. Harold Harrison ( Peachy ) Heiston age 85 of Falling Waters, WV. Died at his home surrounded by his family. He was in failing health for the past 3 months and became critically ill in the last month.
He was born February 11, 1939 he was the son of the late Charles H and Virginia I ( Eichelberger ) Heiston....
Gloria Jean Embly
Feb 26, 2024
Gloria Jean Embly, 82, of Hagerstown, passed away Monday, February 26th, at Meritus Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Gloria was born August 23, 1941 in Hagerstown. She was the daughter of the late Maynard R. and Evelyn F. Sampson.
She was a 1958 graduate of Hagerstown High School and had worked at Victor Hosiery and retired from Hechts Department Store.
She...
Clara Jean Jamison
Feb 25, 2024
Clara Jean (Sprankle) Jamison, 75, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Chambersburg Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 15, 1949 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Carl Sprankle and Dorothy (Near) Bennett.
Clara attended South Hagerstown High School and was employed by Venice Motel, Avalon Manor and Maryland Ribbon. She...
Ellia Caricato Blom
Feb 25, 2024
Ellia Caricato Blom, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away Sunday, February 25th, at Hagerstown Healthcare.
Ellia was born in Newark, New Jersey on November 23, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Vittorio and Anunziata (Stallone) Caricato.
She was of Roman Catholic faith.
Ellia enjoyed reading, word find, crafts, shopping and eating out at restaurants.
She is survived by her loving family, a daughter...
Gary Wayne Miller
Feb 24, 2024
Gary Wayne Miller, 70, of Brunswick, MD passed away on February 24, 2024, at the home he shared in Hagerstown, MD with his son Stephen and daughter-in-law Kristy. He was the husband of 40 years to Quinella Faye Miller who passed away February 2, 2024. Born on October 13, 1953, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of James Edward...
Catherine Regina "Jean" Miller
Feb 23, 2024
Catherine Regina "Jean" Miller, 94, of Hagerstown,Md., passed away, Friday, February 23, 2024 at Coffman Nursing Home, Hagerstown.Born April 11, 1929 in Big Pool, Md., she was the daughter of the late, Clarence Davis and Anna (Miller) Hawthorne. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert E. "Bob" Miller;...
Victoria Ann "Vickie" Hockaday
Feb 22, 2024
Victoria Ann "Vickie" Hockaday, 48, of Baltimore and Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her home in Baltimore.
Born September 12, 1975 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of Terry L. Gerberich and the late, Nancy Yvonne (Litton) Gerberich. In addition to her mother she also was preceded in death by a brother, Todd Michael Gerberich.
Vickie had worked...
Michael Oliver Morris
Feb 22, 2024
Michael Morris, 53, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully at home losing his long time battle with cancer on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Born, November 2, 1970 in Takoma Park, Md., he was the son of Cheryl (Davis) Faust and the late, Robert Faust. In addition to his father he also was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Michael...
Angela Maria Tobery
Feb 20, 2024
Angela Maria Tobery, 59, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Doey's House, Hagerstown.Born July 2, 1964 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Ernesto Martinez and Louise (Bennett) Campbell. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by a son, Zachery Tobery.
In addition to being a homemaker Angela also had worked...
Marvin Leroy Weaver
Feb 20, 2024
Marvin Leroy Weaver, “Joe” of Hagerstown, passed away, Tuesday February 20, 2024, at his residence at Somerford Place Assisted Living. Born November 2, 1930, in Hagerstown, he was the 2nd son of the late Chester and Charlotte Weaver. He was a member of the Hagerstown High School graduation class of 1949, “the 49ers.”
While in high school, he helped his dad...
Clara Marie Cannon
Feb 19, 2024
Clara Marie Cannon, formerly Carmela Salamone passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19, 2024, in Williamsport, MD.
Born May 5, 1928, to parents Antonino Salamone and Antonette Difide, she was one of 9 children and loved being part of a large Italian family which immigrated from Palermo, Italy. She is survived by sisters Annie Antognoli, Josephine Proctor, and Eleanor Manfrie, and...
Nancy Jane Devault
Feb 17, 2024
Nancy Jane DeVault, 93, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at Hospice of Hagerstown, Doey’s House. Born April 16, 1930, in Scranton, PA, Nancy was the daughter of the late Milford W. Pope and the late Harriet (Lance) Pope.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Ray E. DeVault.
Nancy moved from Scranton, PA to...
Esther Irene Young
Feb 14, 2024
Esther Irene (Palmer) Young passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Creekside nursing facility - to be with our Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ. She was born in Chewsville, MD - to the late Russell Martin Palmer & Calmeda Virginia (Marker) Palmer - on October 5, 1930. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Ruth Arlene Collitt
Feb 13, 2024
Ruth Arlene Collitt, 91, of Greencastle, PA and formerly of Hagerstown, MD, passed peacefully at Leland of Laurel Run after a long battle with Alzheimer's.Born on October 27, 1932 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Margaret Yeates. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and went on to work in the banking industry. She...
Magdalena Santiago-Rivera
Feb 9, 2024
Magdelena Santiago-Rivera, 61, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 8th 2024, at her son’s home In Martinsburg, WV.Born on November 26, 1962, in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, to the late Pablo F. Santiago and Catalina Rivera. Magdelena was a homemaker for many years, staying home to raise her children and a few grandchildren on...
Dr. Jacqueline Hajek Werner
Feb 8, 2024
Dr. Jacqueline Hajek Werner, 96, of Homewood Willow Ponds Assisted Living, Frederick, MD, died February 8, 2024, under the care of Hospice of Frederick County.
Jacque was born August 25,1927 in Richmond, VA to the late Edward J. Hajek and Hettie O. Hajek. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Hubert F. Werner in 2000 and her...
Roger Dale Baker
Feb 8, 2024
Roger Dale Baker, 73, of Maugansville, passed away Thursday, February 8th 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.Born April 4, 1950, he was the son of the late Earl Patrick and Gertrude Virginia (Jordan) Baker.He was a 1968 graduate of North Hagerstown High School.Roger had retired from ARC of Washington County and had previously worked at Mack Truck, was a member...
Glenda Rae McLucas
Feb 6, 2024
Glenda Rae McLucas, 70, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Doey's House. She was the wife of Steven Owen McLucas for 49 years.
Born on June 7, 1953, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late William Frederick Socks and Effie Mae Gossard Socks. Glenda was a graduate of South Hagerstown High School and Hagerstown Junior College. Devoted to...