Obituaries

Richard Shifflett Sr.
Dec 31, 2023
Richard F. Shifflett Sr., 77, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on December 31, 2023 at his daughter’s home with his family by his side.
Born on June 13, 1946 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late John D. Shifflett and Goldie R. (Cunningham) Shifflett. In his younger years, Richard worked as a private contractor working on residential...
Jenise Weeks
Dec 27, 2023
Jenise Nicole Weeks 44, of Hagerstown Maryland, suddenly gained her heavenly wings on December 27, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1979, to the late John Alonzo Weeks and Andrea Weeks. Jenise was a 1997 graduate of South Hagerstown High. After graduation she began her career in the U.S. Air Force in which a shift in her health led...
Laura Patricia Francis
Dec 27, 2023
Laura Patricia Francis, 80, of Hagerstown, Md. passed away, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.
Born May 31, 1943 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Roy Edward Barnhart and Laura Mae (Gearhart) Griffith.
Mrs. Francis was a homemaker and mother of two children, Michael Cody Henson and Laura Beth Richards.
Friends will be...
Carol Jean Appenzellar
Dec 26, 2023
Carol Jean Appenzellar, 66, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away at her home on December 26, 2023 with her husband by her side. She was the devoted wife of 32 years to Wayne Aaron Appenzellar.
Born on April 6, 1957 in Lafayette, Louisiana, she was the daughter of Van Thomas Harris and Claire Semmes Laskowski. Carol was a devoted...
Paul McCloud Eberhart Jr.
Dec 26, 2023
Paul McCloud Eberhart Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Homewood Retirement Center in Williamsport. He was 77 years old. Paul was born on August 30, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to Paul and Ann (Quinlan) Eberhart.
He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Ann Eberhart, step mother Marian Williams Eberhart, step brother Donald Williams, and...
Margarete H. Lange-Davis
Dec 24, 2023
Margarete H. Lange-Davis, 93, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023at Leland of Laurel Run Personal Care.Born on December 25, 1929, in Altstrunz, Germany. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Otto Lange and Bernaslava Schipschak-Lange of Germany. Her family in Germany called her “Grettle”. Her late husband lovingly called her “Maggie” and when...
Reva Jean Hoover
Dec 24, 2023
Reva Jean Crane Hoover, 94, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center.
Born August 26, 1929 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Glen Elmo and Esther Link (Hendricks) Crane. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Franklin James Hoover;...
Sarah Joann Netzel Arnett
Dec 23, 2023
Dr. Sarah Joann Netzel-Arnett, 57, of Gaithersburg, MD., passed away, Saturday December 23, 2023, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Springs, MD. She was born June 26, 1966, in Carmel California, the daughter of John Lesley Netzel and Kathleen (Kadau) Netzel. She is preceded in death by her mother Kathleen Netzel.
Sarah was a graduate of Bartlett High School...
Wilma Geraldine Kepler
Dec 23, 2023
Today we gather to remember and celebrate the life of Wilma Kepler, a beloved resident of Hagerstown, Maryland, who sadly left us on Saturday, December 23, 2023, peacefully at Meritus Medical.
Born on October 25, 1944, in Hagerstown, MD. Wilma was the cherished daughter of the late William and Gladys Nalley. Her life journey was a testament...
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 )...