Obituaries
Christi Cathleen Bowers
Jul 30, 2023
Christi Cathleen Bowers, 52, of Hagerstown, MD passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023.Born November 4, 1970 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Ronald Lee Bowers and L. Carolyn (Deavers) Elgin and her husband William.Christi was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School, Shepherd University, and the University of Baltimore. She held Bachelors and Masters degrees in psychology and business...
Richard Leon Helfrich, Sr.
Jul 24, 2023
Richard "Dick" Leon Helfrich, Sr., 87, of Hagerstown, passed away, Monday, July 24.
Born February 5, 1936 in Hagerstown. He was the son of the late Roy R. and Catherine (Hollyday) Helfrich.
Richard graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1953.
He was employed with the Washington County Board of Education and retired in 1999 after many years of service.
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Mary Ellen Nave
Jul 21, 2023
Mary Ellen Nave, 92, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Doeys House of Washington County.Born on April 9, 1931, in Harrisburg, PA., Mary was the daughter of the late Kelton and Nellie (Spangler) Jones. Mary enjoyed puzzles, cooking, going to yard sales and during her earlier years knitting and cross stitching. Most of all Mary...
Donald Jacob Cianelli
Jul 21, 2023
Donald Jacob Cianelli, 89, of Maugansville, MD, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Doey's House Hospice of Washington County. Donald was the son of the late Antonio and Anna Louise Cianelli.
After graduating from North Hagerstown High School in 1951, Donald would join the United States Marine Corps. During his time in the service, he would reach...
Jason Scott Hasenbuhler
Jul 17, 2023
Jason Scott Hasenbuhler, 45. of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, July 17, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.
Born March 18, 1978 in Hagerstown he was the son of Jesse Hasenbuhler and the late, Tina (Neville) Hasenbuhler. In addition to his mother he also was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Catherine A. Neville and Charles P. Neville,...
Connie Elizabeth Hardy
Jul 15, 2023
Connie Elizabeth (Mertz) Hardy, 83, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living.
Born on September 4, 1939 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Crist Preston Mertz, Jr. and Lucile J. (Smith) Mertz. Connie was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her...
Joann Sonia Miller
Jul 12, 2023
Joann Sonia Miller, 87 of Martinsburg, WV., passed away, Wednesday July 12, 2023, at Berkley Medical Center, Martinsburg WV.
Born July 4, 1936, in Hagerstown, Md., she was daughter to the late John R. Weiss and Jeannette E. Shoemaker. In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her brother David (Ronnie) Hartman.
She is survived by daughters Debbie...
Kathryn Weaver Myers
Jul 7, 2023
Kathryn Ann Weaver Myers, age 69, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD. Her final moments were spent peacefully with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. Kathie was the only girl in her family and grew up with 3 brothers. She was fearless and independent, yet sensitive and incredibly compassionate....
Ronald Thomas Dwyer, Sr.
Jul 7, 2023
Ronald Thomas Dwyer, Sr., 67, of, Germantown, Md., passed away, Friday, July 7, 2023 at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.
Born January 29, 1956 in Olney, Md., he was the son of the late, Charles Campbell Dwyer and Ruth Virginia (Crown) Dwyer Jenkins. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Lynn (Howes)...
Dixie Lee Smith
Jul 3, 2023
Dixie Lee (Kovacich) Smith, 80, of Hagerstown, Maryland went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 3, 2023.Born on September 8, 1942, she was the daughter of the late James and Lena Kovacich. She is survived by two daughters, Stacie Catherman (Steve) of Greencastle, PA and Karen Sharp (Robert) of Hagerstown, MD; a sister Dee Harne of State Line, PA; aunt...

Melvin Wayne Sours
Jul 3, 2023
Melvin Wayne Sours Sr., (Joe) 85, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home with his children and his beloved wife of 50 years Rosa Mary Sours by his side.
Born on July 15, 1937 in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Marvin Trenton Sours and Lula Mae Orluck Sours. Melvin attended Clear Spring High School...
Elsie Hawn Holloway
Jul 1, 2023
Elsie H. Holloway of Hagerstown, MD, passed away in her sleep Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Somerford House Assisted Living, Hagerstown, MD.
Born November 1, 1922, in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude B. McCoole and John Alan Hawn. Elsie was an only child. She married Gerald E. Holloway on May 18, 1954. She was...
Asta Smith
Jun 30, 2023
Asta (Lohne) Smith, 94, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Somerford Place in Hagerstown. She was born on September 12, 1928, in Bergen, Norway, daughter to Frithjof and Pauline (Horsøy) Lohne. Asta grew up with seven close siblings, Frøydis, Per, Martha, Gunnvor, Steffen, Frithjof and Bjørn, in a loving family on the small island Horsøy, just...
Betty Catherine Plunkard
Jun 28, 2023
Betty Catherine Plunkard, 92, of Boonsboro, Md., passed away, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Sterling Care, South Mountain, Boonsboro.
Born June 6, 1931 in Frederick, Md., she was the daughter of the late, Merval and Luella (Miller) Toms. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Clyde William Plunkard...
Dionisio U. Porciuncula, Jr.
Jun 26, 2023
Dionisio Umali Porciuncula, Jr., 86, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, June 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born May 10, 1937 in Manila, Philippines he was the son of the late, Dionisio Trinidad Porciuncula, Sr. and Rosario Umali Porciuncula; In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur...
Larry Keith Cohen
Jun 18, 2023
Larry Keith Cohen, 81, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Doey's House, Hagerstown.
Born June 1, 1942 in Anstead, WV he was the son of the late, Leonard and Betty (McGraw) Cohen. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Mary McGraw; special aunt and uncle, Paul...

Arthur Oliver Cauffman
Jun 17, 2023
Arthur Oliver Cauffman, 73, of Williamsport, Md., passed away, Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.
At his request he will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Rest Haven Funeral Home, Hagerstown is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Henry Martin Portman
Jun 15, 2023
Henry Martin Portman, 74, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Balmaine Manor Assisted Living in Baltimore, MD.
He was born on September 14, 1948, in Boston, MA.
For over 35 years Henry was a fraud investigator for City Bank. In his spare time he enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, golfing, and spending time with his beloved...
Troy Dwayne Cregger, Sr.
Jun 14, 2023
Troy Dwayne Cregger, Sr. 55, of Hagerstown, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, unexpectedly at home. Born on March 10, 1968, in Frederick, Maryland. He was the son of the late Lenard Burton Cregger Sr. and Mary Jane (Fogle) Cregger.
Troy graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High School. He worked for the National Cancer Institute as the Animal Facility Manager....
Carolyn Sue Smith
Jun 14, 2023
Carolyn Sue Smith, 72, of Smithsburg, Md., passed away, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, Md.
Born July 5, 1950 in Williamsport, Md., she was the daughter of the late, Edward Ardinger, Sr. and Josephine Loretta (Speaker) Ardinger. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
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