Obituaries
Dean McCall Roberts
Mar 20, 2024
Georgia Dean Roberts (McCall), loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in her sleep on March 20th, 2024. After a long, difficult illness of Alzheimer’s, she is now resting at peace with her heavenly Father. Known as “Dean” to most of her family and friends, she was born on June 30th, 1945, in Roswell, NM; she is the daughter...
Harold Ellis Crowe
Mar 20, 2024
Harold Ellis Crowe, 91, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., formerly of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his home.Born June 5, 1932 in Batavia, Iowa he was the son of the late, Albert Wesley and Avis Wilma (Pickeral) Crowe. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by two brothers, Morris and Arnold Crowe and...
Wanda Marie Poffenberger
Mar 18, 2024
Wanda Marie Poffenberger 78 of Middletown MD passed away Monday morning March 18, 2024, she was born December 25, 1945, in Shelbyville, IN. She was the daughter of the late John and Eris (Day) Norvell
In addition to being a wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker she worked for the United States postal service. She enjoyed her horses and her precious Yorkie...
Larry Alfred Davis
Mar 16, 2024
Larry A. Davis joined this world on August 22, 1950 and departed it on March 16, 2024. He will live on in many people’s memories; especially his wife and bestfriend Yvonne Davis, his children Deandra Roache’, Derrick Davis, Jacinta Northington, his grandchildren Derrick Davis Jr., Zoe Davis, Jordan Davis, Aliyah Davis, his great granddaughter Kaomi Saint Robinson, and his step-daughter...
Elam Glenn Yoder
Mar 16, 2024
Elam Glenn Yoder, 86, of Hagerstown, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 21, 1937, in Meyersdale, PA, he was the son of the late Henry L. Yoder and Mabel (Hershberger) Yoder. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura (Garber) Yoder in 2014. He was the second...
Linda Lou Lemen
Mar 13, 2024
Linda Lou Lemen, 84, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her home where she had been cared for by her loving husband the past several years of declining health with dementia. Born September 27, 1939, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Linda was the daughter of Marvin Franklin Baker (Jane) and Lillian Grace Kelly (Melvin).
Linda was a graduate...
Drew Wrayburn Brandenburg
Mar 11, 2024
Drew Wrayburn Brandenburg of Cherry Tree Drive, Hagerstown, was born June 9, 1948, to parents, Rowland and Mary Brandenburg. He was the fourth of eight children.
He lived with his family on Dewey Avenue in Hagerstown for 12 years and then 500 Northern Avenue at the Brandenburg Farm. After that time, he went to live at the J. I. Kemp Horn...
Barbara Ann Shearer
Mar 7, 2024
Barbara Ann Shearer, 88, of Williamsport, Md., passed away, Thursday, March 7, 2024.Born September 6, 1935 in Hagerstown, Md. she was the daughter of the late, Willie and Geneveive (Nichols) Forcino. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Michael; sister, Joan Elliott; brother, Clarence Forcino and two son-in-laws, Greg Nutter and Roy...
Charles L. Benner, Jr.
Mar 6, 2024
Charles L. Benner, Jr. of Greencastle, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 06, 2024 in his home.
Charles was born on May 13, 1961 in Hagerstown, MD.
He was the son of the late Charles L. Benner, Sr. and the late Beverly M. Shoe-maker-Miller.
Charles was previously employed at Ventura Foods, Chambersburg, PA for 14 years after going out on medical disability. Charles...
Steven John Hultman
Mar 4, 2024
Steven J Hultman, 62 of Hagerstown, MD passed away unexpectedly on March 4th, 2024.Born July 11th, 1961 in Kane, PA, he was the son of the late William “Bill” Hultman and Carolyn(Champlin) Stanko.He and his wife of nearly 25 years, Bethany A. (Stains) Hultman, were married on March 20th, 1999 inChambersburg, PA.Steve was a registered nurse in the mental health...
Robert Timothy Hill
Mar 4, 2024
Robert "Bob" Timothy Hill, age 66, passed peacefully on Monday, March 4th, 2024. He was born December 11th, 1957 in Fullerton, California to Richard and Awilda Hill who along with his brother, proceeded him in death.
He is survived by his daughters (and grandchildren), Kristin and her husband Daniel (Lucas, Tristen, Kaylee, Cameryn, Caden) of Clayton, NC; Lindsey (Maverick Grayce); Brittani...
Charles Jerald Derr
Mar 4, 2024
Charles Jerald (Jerry) Derr, 82, passed Monday evening, March 4, 2024. He was a resident of Julia Manor in Hagerstown, MD.
He was brought up in Shepherdstown, WV. Jerry was the son of his late parents, Charles Melvin Derr and Dorothy Jones Derr-Kehm; and predeceased by his sister, Judith D. W. Hofmann (who is survived by her husband Ernst).
He was also predeceased...
Henry Leo Sines
Mar 3, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry L. “Pete” Sines on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center surrounded by his family at the age of 76.Born on April 18, 1947 in Hagerstown MD, he was the son of the late Prentiss Leo Sines and the late Mary Catherine (Crabbs) Sines.Henry graduated from...
Donald Dean Maddox
Mar 2, 2024
Donald Dean Maddox 12/30/1948 - 3/2/2024 ‘Nam Sibyllam quidem Cumis ego ipse oculis meis vidi in ampulla pendere, et cum illi pueri dicerent: Σίβυλλα τá½· θÎλεις; respondebat illa: άποθανεîν θÎλω.’
Don Maddox passed away at the age of 75 on March 2nd, 2024, after a long struggle with illness, in his home in State Line, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his...
Robert J. Kinney, Jr.
Mar 2, 2024
Robert “Bob” J. Kinney, Jr., 93, of Hagerstown, MD, fell asleep in Jesus on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Meritus Medical Center. Family members surrounded him with their love and prayers prior to his passing.
Born August 29, 1930, in Columbus, OH, Bob was the firstborn son of Robert J. Sr., and Edith B. Kinney. His early years were spent alongside...
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...