Obituaries
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.
Mrs....
Richard Eugene Izer, Jr.
Jun 13, 2023
Richard E Izer, Jr was freed from his earthly bonds and went to be with God on Tuesday, June 13th 2023. He passed away at home surrounded by his family. His friends and family knew him as Dick, Dickie, or DoughboyHe was born in Hagerstown MD on April 17, 1949 where he lived his entire life. He has 2 sisters,...
Margaret Lorraine Stevenson
Jun 12, 2023
Margaret Lorraine Stevenson (Peg), 62 of Waynesboro PA passed away on Monday June 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 17th 1960 in Westmoreland County Pa.
She was the daughter of the late Albert Clarence Fulmer Sr and Elizabeth Ella Mae (Heasley) Fulmer.
Margaret was a loving and caring housewife, mother...
Mary Lynne Herald
Jun 9, 2023
MaryLynne Herald, 86 of Hagerstown, passed away at Meritus Medical Center on June 9, 2023.Born on November 23, 1936, in Wilmington, NC, she was the daughter of Mary “Molly” (Arnold) Coffin and Eugene Auguste Coffin Jr. MaryLynne worked in many industries over the years such as retail, nurse’s aide, and in Banking at CNB bank. Her true talents were with...
Bernard Robert Galford
Jun 8, 2023
Bernard Robert “Bud” “Buddy” Galford, 80, of Williamsport, Maryland, passed away on June 8, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center.
Born on March 19, 1943, in Cumberland, Maryland, was the son of William Robert and Evelyn Laverne (Bittenger) Galford. He was a 1961 graduate of Allegheny High School. Following high school, Bud began working for the Federal Printing Company before joining...
Arthur Earl Campanelli Jr.
Jun 7, 2023
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 11:36 AM, Rest Haven <resthaven@rsthvn.com> wrote:
Arthur Earl Campanelli Jr., 76, of Hagerstown, passed away on June 7, 2023, at his home. Born May 29TH 1947 in New Britian, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Arthur and Shirley (McLeod) Campanelli.
Arthur loved his family, and he was of catholic faith. He moved to...