Obituaries
Martha Miller
Sep 3, 2023
Martha Ann Brimmer Miller, 94, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away, September 3, 2023, at Doey’s house. She was born February 12, 1929, in Hagerstown Maryland. She is the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Ruth (Baxter) Brimmer.
Martha was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church in Hagerstown. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School, and...
Ned Leon Spessard, Sr.
Sep 2, 2023
Ned Leon Spessard, Sr., 91, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home.
Born August 15, 1932 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Russell L. Spessard, Sr. and Mary W. Browning-Rowe. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Dorothy L. (Eichelberger)...
James Linwood Barker
Aug 31, 2023
James Linwood Barker, 73, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Complete Care at Hagerstown Center.
Born on April 25, 1950, in Danville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Tolman Frank Barker of Washington, Virginia. He was of the Protestant faith and was a stranger to no one and a friend to...
Raymond Pierre Eichelberger Jr.
Aug 31, 2023
Raymond Pierre Eichelberger Jr., 68, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on August 31, 2023, surrounded by his closest family. He was born on July 5, 1955, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Raymond was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Raymond was a man of many passions. He had...
Richard Otto Schmelder
Aug 27, 2023
Richard (Rich) Otto Schmelder, 89, of Greencastle, PA went home to be with Jesus on August 27 2023. He was the loving husband of 61 years to Gail Schmelder.
Born on September 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Otto and Madeline (Miller) Schmelder. Following his graduation from Bristol High School, he entered the United States Air...
Betty Biser
Aug 26, 2023
Betty Biser, 93, of Falling Waters, WV, and currently of Boonsboro, MD, passed away on August 26, 2023, at Sterling Care South Mountain. She was the wife of the late John E. Biser, Sr.
Born on June 6, 1930, in Washington County, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Harry L. Ponton and Susie A. Ponton and was a...
Edda Pupo Turco
Aug 25, 2023
Edda Pupo Turco of Naples Florida died peacefully, joining her late husband Dr. John D. Turco, on Friday, August 25, 2023. Edda was born in Isca Sullo Ionio, Calabria, Italy on June 24, 1932. Boarding the Conte Di Savoia in Naples Italy in 1936, 4 year old Edda immigrated to Pennsylvania with her parents, Angelo and Rosina and 4 siblings....
Arline Gail Hamilton Walters
Aug 20, 2023
Arline Gail (Reeder) Hamilton Walters, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She resided under hospice care at Fahrney-Keedy following an extended illness. Born on July 29, 1939, in East Pittsburg, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Mae Freidel and Glenn Howard Reeder.
Arline is survived by...
Howard Raymond Hoover
Aug 17, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of a devoted brother and friend, Howard Raymond Hoover, 76 on August 17, 2023, of Hagerstown, Maryland.
Born on July 29, 1947, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Howard was preceded in death by is grandparents, mother, Rosannah Virginia (Beard) Hoover and his father, Joseph H. Hoover.
Graduated from North Hagerstown High School...
Cordaia Lynn Hall
Aug 16, 2023
Cordaia Lynn Hall, 15, of Hagerstown passed away unexpectedly, devastating her entire family on August 16, 2023.
She was born on June 25, 2008 in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was looking forward to her sophomore year at Smithsburg High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She had numerous hobbies from singing, tik-tok was her favorite,...
Bobbi Sue Krouse
Aug 16, 2023
Bobbi Sue (Dunahugh) Krouse, 59, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2023, at Kline Hospice House with family and friends by her side. Born on July 12, 1964, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Dunahugh and Sylvia (Potter) Dunahugh. She was a graduate of South Hagerstown High School class of 1982. She continued her education obtaining...
Sharon Ann Heiberger
Aug 15, 2023
Sharon Ann Heiberger, 76, of Hagerstown, MD passed away, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center. Born on May 24, 1947, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James and Lela (Tharp) Strubel.
Sharon graduated from South Hagerstown High School class of 1964. She was employed at Motor Trucks Service and the State...
Janie Sue Neff
Aug 10, 2023
Janie Sue Neff, 75, of Hagerstown, MD., passed away, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Doey's House, Hagerstown.
Born December 21, 1947 in Cumberland, MD she was the daughter of the late, Oscar Raymond and Georgia Barbara (Lewis) Neff. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her step father, Ernest "Yogi" Wolfensberger; an infant brother, James...
Douglas Eugene Hutzell
Aug 6, 2023
Douglas Eugene Hutzell, 57, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Sunday, August 6, 2023, at his home.
Born March 10, 1966 in Hagerstown he was the son of Patricia Ann Dawson and Clarence Thomas Hutzell.
Douglas was a graduate of Williamsport High School and the Washington County Vocational Technical Center where he studied Horticulture. He was a floral designer and...
Debra Diane Thompson
Aug 4, 2023
Debra Diane Thompson, passed away on August 4, 2023.
Born on July 11, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Beatrice Manuel (Taylor) and the late Neal Galbreath. She was a 1975 graduate of Lafayette High School. She spent much of her life working for the New York City Board of Education as a Data Entry Administrator. Debra...
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,...