Obituaries

Jack Errol Yeager

Jack Errol Yeager

Jan 27, 2023

Jack Errol Yeager, 84, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away Friday, January 27th at Meritus Medical Center. Born on June 6, 1938, he was the son of the late Norma Bailey of Hagerstown. He was preceded in death by his daughter Virginia Josephine "Ginny" Yeager, and his son Jack Gregory "Greg" Yeager, both of Hagerstown. He attended Hagerstown High School and served...

Joshua Allan Cline

Joshua Allan Cline

Jan 27, 2023

Joshua Allan Cline, 32, of Williamsport, MD, passed away at home on Friday, January 27th, 2023. He was born August 31, 1990, in Hagerstown, MD. He was the son of Crissy (Larsen) Cline, and Sean Cline. Josh had an unequivocal way of making anyone in the room feel happy. He also had the ability to make everyone around him laugh...

Michael Lynn Morris

Michael Lynn Morris

Jan 26, 2023

Michael Lynn Morris, 49, of Hanover, PA, passed away in his home on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Born on August 14, 1973, he was the son of the late Evelyn S. Detwiler.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. He loved listening to country music and watching football, his favorite team was the Cowboys.

Michael is survived by daughter, Autumn Morris,...

Joseph Sokol Sr

Joseph Sokol Sr

Jan 26, 2023

 

Joseph Sokol Sr. (Joe) passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 at his home in Hagerstown, MD.

Joe was born in McIntyre, PA on March 4, 1929 to Julius Sokol, Sr. and Kara Bercellie. The son of a coal miner and Hungarian immigrants, Joe had an unwavering work ethic, an impressive inner strength, a strong belief in education as...

Kenneth Needy

Kenneth Needy

Jan 22, 2023

 

Kenneth  Lee Needy, 78, of Falling Waters, WV, passed away Sunday, January 22nd.

Born on January 30, 1944, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward Needy and Marilyn M. Fleagle both of Hagerstown, Maryland. He was also preceded in by his brother, Lawrence R. Needy of Hagerstown and sister, Lynn M. Weltzen of Florida. He was a...

Michael Gene Randall

Michael Gene Randall

Jan 22, 2023

Michael Gene Randall, 62, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Sunday, January 22, 2023, at his home.

Born December 30, 1960, in Hagerstown he was the son of the late Gene and Helen Virginia (Mills) Randall. 

Michael was currently working as a custodian for the Washington County Board of Education and as a meat cutter for Save-A-Lot Food Markets.

He was...

Chester Milton Frazier, Jr.

Chester Milton Frazier, Jr.

Jan 22, 2023

Chester Milton Frazier, Jr., 81, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Sun. Jan. 22, 2023, at Doey's House. 

Born June 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Chester M. Frazier, Sr and Fannie Frazier. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two wives, a step daughter, and younger sister. 

He is survived by two...

Michael Leonard Musick

Michael Leonard Musick

Jan 16, 2023

 

Michael Leonard Musick, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on January 16, 2023, at the age of 81. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on July 12, 1941, Mike was the son of the late Michael and Gertrude (Zuchowski) Musick. He lived most of his early years in Tunnelton, West Virginia.

Michael worked for the Postal Service, retiring after 30 years....

Hazel Virginia Waggoner

Hazel Virginia Waggoner

Jan 15, 2023

 

Hazel Virginia Waggoner, formerly of Hagerstown, MD died on January15, 2023 at her home in Fort Ashby, WV at the age of 98. Born on April 9, 1924, she was the only child of Oliver Smith and Alice (Plummer) Burkholder.  After graduating in 1942 from Greencastle High School, Hazel worked at Eyerly’s and later at Fairchild Aircraft Industries where...

David Anthony Downs, Sr.

David Anthony Downs, Sr.

Jan 13, 2023

 

David Anthony Downs Sr, passed away January 13, 2023 from his long battle with lung cancer. David was born in Alexandria VA September 14, 1968 to Donald Downs Sr and Linda Andreadakis.

 

 He is survived by his life partner Donna Kinsey, his brother Donald Downs Jr, His furbabies Rex, lil Bitty, Rosie and lil dude(Freckles). He is also...

Alice Marie Hamsher

Alice Marie Hamsher

Jan 13, 2023

 

    Alice Marie Hamsher, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on January 13th at the age of 99 and 7 months.

      Born June 17, 1923, in Waynesboro, PA, Alice was the 12th child of 17 children born to Ira Benton and Ella Elizabeth (Newcomer) Fahrney.

She spoke lovingly of her large family and her life on the farm.

    ...

Charity Koback Sweeney

Charity Koback Sweeney

Jan 13, 2023

Charity Koback Sweeney fell asleep in the Lord on January 13, 2023, at the age of 95. 

She had loved her children, Cheryl, Geoffrey, and Kevin and their spouses, Michael, Pia, and Olha with all of her heart. She cherished her grandchildren, Kate and Jake. Charity also was devoted to her Ukrainian Catholic Faith, imbued in her by her mother,...

Johann Karl Messersmith

Johann Karl Messersmith

Jan 12, 2023

Johann Karl Messersmith, 58, of Cascade, Maryland passed away due to car accident on January 12, 2023.

Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late James Wallace Messersmith and Gerda Lang Messersmith.

He is survived by his mother, Gerda, son, Johann, of Oakland, Maryland, the love of his life and lifetime partner, Angela Mills, one sister, Theresa...

Virginia Frances Wolfes Small

Virginia Frances Wolfes Small

Jan 12, 2023

 

Virginia Frances Wolfes Small, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Somerford in Hagerstown, Md.

She was born in Martinsburg, W.Va. on December 9, 1932, to the late Edgar and Evelyn Wolfes.

She graduated Martinsburg High School in 1950 and went on to get her B.A. in Secondary Education from Shepherd College in 1955.

She taught at Martinsburg...

Jodie Lynn Burley

Jodie Lynn Burley

Jan 9, 2023

 

Jodie Lynn Burley, 55, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, January 9, 2023, at her home.

Born April 13, 1967, in Parkersburg, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late, Donald Lee and Mary Sue (McMillin) Burley.

Jodie was a graduate of Williamsport High School and received a BS in Environmental Sciences from Towson University and a BS in...

Bianca Mae Duffin

Bianca Mae Duffin

Jan 8, 2023

Bianca Mae Duffin, 19, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2023. Born February 20, 2003 in Gaithersburg, MD, she was the daughter of Michael and Daun (Tedrow) Duffin.

Bianca was a beautiful young woman who was dealt a rough hand in life. Although she struggled daily, she was always full of love and laughter. Her smile would light up...

Denise Renee Biser

Denise Renee Biser

Jan 8, 2023

 

Denise Renee Biser, 51, of Hagerstown, MD., passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home. Born January 25, 1971, in West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Gulsen (Karagul) Pierpoint. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Mustafa Mizah ` Moose’.

 

She is survived by her daughter...

William Mell Gales III

William Mell Gales III

Jan 5, 2023

 

William Mell Gales III, 67, affectionately known as “Billy” of Hagerstown, Maryland entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown. He was the husband of nearly 20 years and companion of nearly 40 years to Dorothy Yvonne (McPherson) Gales. 

Born on December 11, 1955, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the...

Natalie Buzzell Vogler

Natalie Buzzell Vogler

Jan 5, 2023

Natalie Buzzell Vogler, 90, currently of Adamstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Buckingham’s Choice retirement community.

 

Born on September 18, 1932, Natalie grew up in Oakland, Maine.  She was the daughter of the late Ronald and Thena (Sullivan) Gilbert. Natalie raised her family in Silver Spring and Mount Airy, Maryland, before moving to Cape...

Rita Jane Hartnett

Rita Jane Hartnett

Jan 3, 2023

 

Rita Jane Hartnett, 98, of Maugansville, passed away peacefully at her home on January 3, 2023.

Born on November 17, 1924 in Blue Ridge Summit, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Ethel (Raymer) Martin.  She was the wife of the late Lawrence Joseph Hartnett for nearly 62 years.

Jane was a lifelong member of Saint Mary’s...