Obituaries
Glenn Alan Sweitzer
Dec 22, 2023
Glenn Alan Sweitzer, 60, of Ranson, West Virginia, passed away on December 22, 2023, at his home.
Born on July 23, 1963, in Olney, Maryland, he was the son of Mildred (Dyson) Sweitzer and the late Donald Sweitzer Sr.
Glenn worked in the meat carving department at Food Lion grocery store and most recently Weis Market. He had a...
Gary Lee Starliper Sr.
Dec 21, 2023
Gary Lee Starliper Sr., passed away on December 21, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Diane Marie Starliper for many years.
Born on June 6, 1952, he was the son of the late Harry and Grace Starliper. Gary was a Maintenance Technician at AC &T for more than 20 years and enjoyed his job and...
Sherry Gay Craig
Dec 21, 2023
Sherry Gay Craig, 80, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away at her home on December 21, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of Joseph Edward Craig Jr.
Born on May 29, 1943, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Forest Richwine and Harriet Zelene (Clark) Richwine. Sherry was a...
Charles Ray McClure
Dec 20, 2023
Charles Ray McClure, 80, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on December 20, 2023.
Born on May 1, 1943 in Amigo, WV, he was the son of the late William Andrew McClure and Ola Mae (Belvins) McClure. Following high school, Charles entered into the United States Army where he...
Kenneth Eugene Butts, Jr.
Dec 18, 2023
Kenneth Eugene Butts, Jr., 70, of Hagerstown,Md., passed away, Monday, December 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 1, 1953 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Kenneth E. Butts, Sr. and Daisy Violet (Kane) Butts. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa A....
Mary Catherine Kann
Dec 16, 2023
Mary Catherine Kann, 95, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on December 16, 2023, at Doey’s House.
Born on November 5, 1928, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Russell and Helen (Clayburn) Russell. She worked for 10 years at the Ribbon Company and was a manager before working for more than 20 years as a...
Douglas Patrick Aaron
Dec 15, 2023
Douglas Patrick Aaron, 65, of Hagerstown,Md., passed away, Friday, December 15, 2023 at Hagerstown Healthcare Center after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born January 3, 1958 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Robert Patrick and Frances Madeline (Cave) Aaron.
Douglas is survived by four siblings, Jim Aaron and wife, Tammy M., Joe Aaron and wife, Tammy...
Jason Diego Abarca
Dec 13, 2023
Jason Diego Abarca, born on March 9, 2004 at Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville MD passed away on December 13, 2023 in Star Tannery, VA.
Survived by his Mother Jennifer Soto, Stepfather Benito Soto, Father Rafael Abarca, Brothers, Mykul Platt, Kristopher Platt, Adrian Platt, sister Karina Abarca. His Grandparents Don and Gwen Platt and Santos Abarca and Maria Abarca.
Jason grew up...
Barbara Bernette Crump
Dec 10, 2023
Barbara Bernette Crump departed this life on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in West Virginia with her family by her side. She was born on April 15, 1956, in Williamsburg, Virginia. She always said that no one should ever forget her birthday because it was Tax Day. She was the daughter of the late William, Virginia, and Aline Wallace. At...
J. Richard Grove, Jr.
Dec 9, 2023
J Richard Grove, Jr., aka "Dick" or "Grovie", 91, formerly of Hagerstown, passed away on Saturday, December 9,2023 at his home in Wytheville, Virginia. Born October 1, 1932, he was the son of the late J Richard Grove, Sr. and Helen ( Waters ) Grove. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Barbara ( Palladino )...
Corlett Theresa Ashton
Dec 9, 2023
Corlett Theresa Ashton aka Tankie of Hagerstown, Maryland departed this life on Saturday, December 9, 2023 suddenly. She was born on May 10, 1963 in Washington, DC, a devoted daughter of late Mary Edna Tate and the late Cortez Gilmore Ashton.
Corlett received her formal education in Washington, DC public schools where she graduated from McKinley Technology High. While at...
Lois Weil Kaufman
Dec 8, 2023
Lois Weil Kaufman, 79, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center.
Born on April 3, 1944, in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Efie (Pearl) Lee. Lois graduated high school in Miami, Florida and continued higher education at Lebanon Valley College where she pursued education. She...
Marvin Eugene Toms
Dec 6, 2023
Marvin Eugene Toms, 96, of Halfway, passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Marvin was born June 3, 1927, to the late Ira and Thelma Toms. He met the love of his life, Wanda, as a child on Ridge Ave in Hagerstown. They were married in 1947 and celebrated 65 years of...
Virginia Romaine Schlotterbeck
Dec 2, 2023
Virginia Romaine Schlotterbeck (August 27, 1932–December 02, 2023)
Virginia Romaine Schlotterbeck, 91, of Stevensville, Maryland died at home on December 02, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Hagerstown in 1932 to Carl L and Hazel Belle (Richter) Miller.
Virginia attended Hagerstown High School, graduating in the class of 1951. She was married to Dale Rhinehart...
Floyd Hubert Kline
Dec 2, 2023
Floyd Hubert Kline, Jr., 86, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center.
Born March 18, 1937 in Boonsboro, Md., he was the son of the late, Floyd Hubert Kline, Sr. and Sarah Virginia (Renner) Kline. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by, one son, William "Bill" Kline and...
Betty Jane Crone
Dec 1, 2023
_____________________________________________________________________Betty Jane Crone, 95, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Friday, December 1, 2023, at Williamsport Retirement Village, Williamsport, MD
Born July 6, 1928 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Margaret Cordellis Schildtknecht. In addition to her mother she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Charles R. Crone and her son,...
Stacey Jo Smith
Nov 25, 2023
Stacey Jo Smith, 52, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center.
Born November 24, 1971 in Little Orleans, Md., she was the daughter of Carol (Price) Smith. Stacey was raised by her grandparents, the late, Irvin and Daisy Price.
Stacey was a graduate of Flintstone High School and was a former employee of...
Doris Wood
Nov 24, 2023
Doris Jane (Stoner) Wood, age 99, died at home, in the arms of her daughter Rebecca on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was preceded in death by Byron W. Wood in 1987, her beloved husband of 44 years. Doris was born on May 14, 1924 in Hagerstown, MD to Russell and Verna Giles Stoner. Doris graduated from Hagerstown High...
George F Harnish Sr.
Nov 22, 2023
George F. Harnish Sr., 89, of Hagerstown, Maryland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was the husband of 52 years to the late Leda Marie (Spielman) Harnish.Born on March 13, 1934, in Lanes Run, Blairs Valley, Maryland. He was the son of the late Darius Kline Harnish and Rosa Jane (Sowers)...
Diana Seville
Nov 21, 2023
Diana Lynn Seville, 64, of St. Thomas, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Chambersburg Hospital. She is survived by her fiancé Curtis Hiser.
Born on October 17, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Leona (Wilt) Cosgrove. Diana worked various jobs over the years working for commercial distribution centers, as well as working in caregiving....