Obituaries
Terry Lee Line, Sr.
Mar 16, 2023
Terry Lee Line, Sr., 58, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Born on June 1, 1964, he was the son of the late Perry G. Line Sr. and Charlotte E. ( Witmer ) Line.
He is survived by his son, Terry Lee Line, Jr.; three brothers, Perry G. Line, Jr., John H. Line and wife Christi, and Billy J....
Michael Wrightson
Mar 15, 2023
Michael Wrightson, 79, of Hagerstown, Maryland went into the arms of the Lord at Meritus Medical Center on March 15th, 2023. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Linda Wrightson.
Born February 29th, 1944, he was the son of the late Mary Louise Vaeth. Michael was proud to serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War...
Mabel Ariatna Albornoz
Mar 14, 2023
Mabel Ariatna Albornoz, 72, was born on April 14th 1950 and sadly passed away on March 14th 2023 at Meritus medical center with her family by her side. She was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever she went.
As per Mabels request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.
She will be...

Judith Irene Schaeffer
Mar 10, 2023
Judith Irene Schaeffer, 76, of Hagerstown, passed away, Friday, March 10, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.
Born September 9, 1946, in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Robert and Irene Hazel (Faulders) Sours. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by one son, Jason Gettel.
Mrs. Schaeffer worked as an underwriter for...
Wilma Elizabeth Clark
Mar 6, 2023
Wilma Elizabeth Clark, known for her outgoing personality and youthful spirit, passed away peacefully in her home on March 6, 2023, at the age of 91. Wilma’s mind and spirit remained sharp until her final breath.
Wilma was born on July 1, 1931, in Hagerstown, MD to parents Edward Roland Keyser and Ora Janette Slifer. She grew up in a close-knit...
John Walter Fales
Mar 4, 2023
John Walter Fales, 39, of Mercersburg, PA (formerly of Hagerstown, MD), passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2023.
John attended Heritage Academy and graduated from Hedgesville High School in 2001. John loved his family and adored his children.
Left behind to cherish his memory, along with his mother Ronda Fales and Chuck Cox are John’s daughter, Harmony...
Ronald Leroy Heiston, Jr.
Mar 4, 2023
Ronald Leroy Heiston, Jr., 58, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Born April 8, 1964, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Ronald L. Heiston, Sr. and the late Nancy C. (Murray) Heiston. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Junior Heiston, Virginia Small, John Murray, Evelyn Keyfauver, and...
Stephen S. Hartwick
Mar 4, 2023
Stephen Szuszekos Hartwick, 87, of Hagerstown,Md., passed away, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his home.
Born on June 5, 1935, in Budapest, Hungary he was the son of the late, Joseph and Catherine Szuszekos.
Educated in Hungarian schools and obtained his certification in machine operations.He joined the Hungarian Army, rose to the rank of Sergeant, and participated in the...
Irvin Leroy Kershner
Mar 4, 2023
Irvin Leroy Kershner, 73, of Hagerstown, MD., passed away at home surrounded by family on March 4, 2023. Born July 3, 1949, in Hagerstown, MD, he was raised by his grandmother Maxine Kershner and his mother Betty Jane Crawford.Irvin was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School. He was employed at Alfvin Aircraft over 20 years in the paint shop...
Kenneth Kepner Bercaw
Mar 4, 2023
Kenneth Kepner Bercaw, 84, of Falling Waters, WV, went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Charlotta Jean Bercaw.
Born on October 4, 1938 in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late Rice Kenneth Bercaw and Verna (Kepner) Bercaw. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Army....
Lana Kay Cowgill
Mar 2, 2023
Lana Kay Cowgill, 64, of Hagerstown, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Meritus hospital.Born on August 11, 1958, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John (Alvey) Baer and Jackie (Winters) Baer.
Lana had many hobbies, her hobbies consist of seaming and sewing, and she loved painting, diamond art, planting, and working in her flower...
William Richard Ardinger, Sr.
Feb 26, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of William Richard Ardinger, Sr. He died at age 76 on February 26, 2023. Richard passed away after a short battle with cancer. The memorial will be a private ceremony with only close family members.
Richard was born on January 5, 1947, to Joseph Ardinger and Frances Ardinger (Smith) in Williamsport, MD. Richard...
Lester Robert Line
Feb 26, 2023
Lester Robert Line, 88, formally of 14110 William Talcott Lane, Hagerstown, MD, passed away on February 26, 2023 at Hagerstown Healthcare.
Born December 28, 1935, he was the son of the late John and Hattie Line.
He served in the Army and National Guard until 1962. He owned a Professional Lawn Care and Snow Removal company...
Juanita Jacobs
Feb 23, 2023
Hagerstown- Juanita Jacobs born in Dunn, N.C. on October 9, 1936 to Dora Marshall & Otis White. She passed away at 86yrs old, peacefully at home on February 22, 2023 after a short illness.
By her late teens she moved to Norfolk, Va., where she had 6 children, married her first husband Paul Whitfield and worked at St...
Catherine Louise Thomas
Feb 23, 2023
Catherine Louise Thomas, 95, of Fayetteville, PA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD surrounded by her beloved family.
Born on August 22, 1927, in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Nellie Markley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Nancy Sue Stevens
Feb 23, 2023
Nancy Sue Stevens, 76, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Creekside Nursing Home. Nancy was born in Charlton, Maryland on Monday, October 28, 1946 of the late George Dewey Grove and Loretta Catherine (Eversole) Grove.She graduated from Clear Spring High School and later worked as a secretary. She was also a...
Phyllis Lorraine Marquiss
Feb 23, 2023
Phyllis Lorraine (Miner) Marquiss, 94, of Greencastle, Pa., passed away, Thursday, February 23, 2023, at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
Born October 20, 1928, in Cavetown, Md. she was the daughter of the late, Albert L. and Ethel M. (Sheely) Miner. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Robert D....
Edith Coleen Hampton
Feb 22, 2023
Edith Coleen Hampton, On February 22, 2023 at 11:38 pm, surrounded by her husband and four daughters, drew her final breath on earth and entered her eternal home in Heaven.
The 92 years she spent on this earth were filled with caring for others, learning, and adventure. She is most remembered as a Godly woman and someone known for...
Juvencio Nunez Diego
Feb 20, 2023
Juvencio Nunez Diego, 72, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, February 20, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 16, 1951 in Bajamar, Honduras he was the son of the late, Tranquilino Nunez and Eustaquia Diego.
Juvencio retired with 36 years of service in building maintenance for the Sadore Management Corporation of New York.
He...
Dorothy Ann Beckley
Feb 14, 2023
Dorothy Ann Beckley, 91, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home. She was the wife of the late Walter Perry Beckley Jr. who preceded her death after 30 years of marriage in October 1998.Born on May 14, 1931 she was the daughter of the late William Clyde and Naomi (Springer) Middlekauff. Dorothy graduated from Hagerstown High School and...