Obituaries
Patricia “Pat” Marie Beard
Mar 30, 2025
We deeply mourn the loss of Patricia “Pat” Beard, a beloved mother, grandmother, and retired elementary school teacher, who dedicated her life to shaping the minds and hearts of children in Washington County, Maryland for more than forty years. Pat died on March 30, 2025 at her home in Hagerstown following a long illness. At 90 years old, she led...
George William Rowe
Mar 29, 2025
George William Rowe, 83, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away on March 29, 2025. Born on August 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Paul Ellis Rowe and Myrtle Elizabeth Rudisill.
He is preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline Elizabeth Moniger, and Betty Jane Moniger, as well as grandson, Bryan Michael Carr.
He was a carpenter by trade who was...
Clayton Hays Burkholder
Mar 28, 2025
Clayton Hays Burkholder, 96, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. Born on December 23, 1928, he was the son of the late Elwood McLaughlin Burkholder, Sr. and Rebecca Jane Worthington Burkholder.
Clayton is preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian Viola (Renner) Burkholder; second wife, Vivian Jeanette (Renner) Burkholder; daughter, Donna K. Burkholder; brother, Elwood M....
Donald Paul Gossard
Mar 23, 2025
Donald Paul Gossard 85 passed away on Sunday, March 23,2025 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born April 18,1939, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Hull) Gossard.
In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Ann (Whisner) Gossard.
A proud graduate of North Hagerstown High School, class of 1957,...
Kevin Scott Needy
Mar 18, 2025
Kevin "Scott" Needy, 59, of Smithsburg, Md., passed away, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, Md.
Born December 6, 1965 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Kenneth L. and Mary Catherine Foltz-Needy.
Scott was a self employed contractor with a generous spirit and a wide range of interests. He had a deep love for hockey, NASCAR,...
Melinda "Linda" Susan Shumaker
Mar 18, 2025
Melinda “Linda” Susan Shumaker, 62, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Hershey, PA.
Born on July 6, 1962 in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of Shirley Ann and Raymond L. Earle. She was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School, class of ‘81.
Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 31 years, Percy...
Violet Imogene Trumpower
Mar 14, 2025
Violet Imogene Trumpower, aged 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2025. Born in Thurmont, MD in 1926, she was the daughter of Morris Baker and Leah Hammaker.
Violet is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her daughters Bonnie Hopkins and Linda Morelock.
She is survived by her loving husband of 79 years Homer Trumpower, son Kevin Trumpower...
Mary Barbara LaFollette Cromer
Mar 10, 2025
Mary Barbara LaFollette Cromer, 96, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Williamsport, Maryland. Born in Winchester, Virginia, in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Russell O. and Mary Margaret Spaid LaFollette.
Though she grew up in Winchester, her heart was always drawn to the family farm in nearby Highview, West Virginia, where her grandparents lived. Barbara survived polio,...
Richard "Richie" E. Heiberger
Mar 9, 2025
Richard “Richie” E. Heiberger passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland at the age of 84. Born on August 13, 1940, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret "Peggy" Heiberger.
ln addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon A. (Strubel) Heiberger, brother in law; James R....
Helen Marie Wigfield
Mar 9, 2025
Helen Marie Wigfield, 100, of Hagerstown, MD passed peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Doey's House surrounded by loving family. She would have celebrated her 101st birthday March 13th.
Born March 13, 1924 in Perryopolis, PA, Helen was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Trelka Majka.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Paul E....
Shirley Marion Reading
Mar 6, 2025
Shirley Marion Reading, 95, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Viva Senior Living, Hagerstown.
Born July 28, 1929 in Peekskill, New York she was the daughter of the late, Merrill E. and Florence J. (Roberts) Dawson. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Myers, her son, James Reading and...
Lynn Franklin Meyers
Mar 4, 2025
Lynn Franklin Meyers, 90 (years old), of Hagerstown, Md., departed this life to live with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 4, 2025.
He was born on June 27, 1934, to Beulah I. Meyers and William L. Meyers.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Jean LaFollette Meyers, whom he married on September 8, 1956; sons, Stephen Lynn Meyers, Christopher...
Joyce Estella Carey
Mar 4, 2025
Joyce Estella Carey, 91, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Complete Care of Hagerstown.
Born May 3, 1933 in Luray, Virginia she was the daughter of the late, Walter Eyler and Dolly (Strickler) Shank. In addition to her mother she also was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Carey; one daughter, Lee Ann Henson; one...
Dennis Lee Bingaman
Mar 3, 2025
Dennis (Denny) Lee Bingaman, a lifelong resident of Waynesboro PA passed away on Monday, March 3rd 2025 at the age of 76 at Mercy House of Chambersburg.
Dennis was born November 20th, 1948 in Waynesboro PA. He was the son of the late Frank Bingaman and Helen (Reed) Bingaman. He is preceded in death by his brother Ted Bingaman and a...
David Everet Covington
Mar 1, 2025
David Everet Covington, 82 years old, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Boonsboro, Maryland. Born on March 20, 1942, in Puyallup, Washington, he was the son of the late Duane Monroe and Erma Lucille Wisner Covington.
During his working life, he excelled in international business, traveling to over 50 countries. He enjoyed skiing and sailing. Prior to starting his career,...
Carole A. Huffman
Feb 28, 2025
Carole A. Huffman, of Hagerstown, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025. Born on January 27, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Louis Turner and Pearl (Lowans) Turner.
Carole was a woman of great faith; she loved reading her bible and was a Sunday school teacher for 42 years at Maranatha Brethren Church...
Wanda Luz Dittmann
Feb 27, 2025
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Wanda Luz Dittman, 83. Mother, grandmother, and friend. Wanda was the youngest sibling to Ramon and Luz Davila in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Wanda’s parents immigrated to New York city when Wanda was 2 years old. Her husband Louis William Dittmann and love of her life passed away in...
Inge Maia Ruiseco
Feb 23, 2025
Inge Maia Ruiseco, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and an extraordinary artist, passed away peacefully in Hagerstown, Maryland, on February 23, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on March 14, 1936, in city of Copenhagen, Denmark, she was the daughter of the late Maia and Holgar Christensen.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Ronald Frederick Meadows
Feb 22, 2025
Ronald F. Meadows, Williamsport MD, formerly of Glen Burnie MD passed away peacefully at his home on February 22, 2025 at the age of 80.
He was the son of the late Robert F. and Dorothy E. Meadows. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his sister Sandra Meadows.
He was the owner operator for many years...
Janet Eleanor Gift
Feb 22, 2025
Janet Eleanor Gift, 82, of Smithsburg, Md., passed away, Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home.
Born March 16, 1942, in Lantz, Md., she was the daughter of the late, Dison and Elizabeth (Smith) Linton. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Russell O. Gift; one son, Russell O. Gift, Jr....
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