Obituaries

Leon Leopoldo Llerena

Leon Leopoldo Llerena

Dec 15, 2022

Nuestro Padre Leon Leopoldo Llerena Arriola nació el 12 de junio de 1949 en Chunchi, Ecuador. Fue ingeniero mecánico y veterano del cuerpo de la Infantería Marina del Ecuador. Emprendedor y muy trabajador.Contrajo nupcias  a la edad de 21 años con Gloria A. Quezada Aguiño. Como excelente mecánico amaba arreglar cualquier tipo de maquinaria en especial carros de hecho cabe destacar...

Patricia Ann McCauley

Patricia Ann McCauley

Dec 12, 2022

 

Patricia Ann McCauley, 91, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, December 12, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.

Born September 20, 1931, in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Henry Clifford and Frances Virginia (Malott) Hebb. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph A. McCauley in 1989 and a...

James ''Mick" Forcino

James ''Mick" Forcino

Dec 10, 2022

 

James “Mick” Forcino, born on August 21, 1934 in Hagerstown, Maryland, passed quickly from this world on December 10, 2022 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born to James Forcino and Esther “Kate” Godlove Forcino at home in Fiddlersburg, where he was not only brother to his sisters Juanita and Evelyn, but also took on the responsibility of father...

Edwin Lockridge Wisherd

Edwin Lockridge Wisherd

Dec 7, 2022

 

Edwin L. Wisherd, 90, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was loved by many and will sorely be missed by all who knew him.

Born on April 14, 1932, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of Emma C. (Worthington) Wisherd and Joseph Eavey Wisherd. Ed grew up...

Marvin Alfred Tracey

Marvin Alfred Tracey

Dec 7, 2022

 

 Marvin  Alfred  Tracey, 79, of Clear Spring MD, Passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. He was the husband of 49 years to Charlotte Tracey.

Born on October 2, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late George and Mary (RAY) Tracey. Marvin was veteran of the United States...

Gary Wayne Fisher

Gary Wayne Fisher

Dec 5, 2022

 

Gary Wayne Fisher, 74, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center.

Born on April 5, 1948, he was the son of the late Jack Herbert and Helen Ruth Sherrard Fisher. Gary was a 1966 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. Following graduation, he served with the National Guard obtaining the rank...

Lewis Wilfred Lefevre, Jr

Lewis Wilfred Lefevre, Jr

Nov 29, 2022

 

 

Lewis Wilfred Lefevre, Jr 57 of Hagerstown passed away Tuesday, November 29 2022 at the Broadmore Senior Living at Hagerstown. Born January 24, 1965, in Danielson, Connecticut. He was the son of the late, Lewis W Lefevre, Sr and Dolores (Babcock) Lefevre, and raised by Teddy and Viola Morin.

One of Lewis’ proudest accomplishments was joining the brother/sisterhood...

Linda Lou Foust

Linda Lou Foust

Nov 28, 2022

Linda Lou (Miller) Foust, 75, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022.

Born on January 30, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Herman Miller and Betty Bivens of Martinsburg, WV.  She was the wife of the late Donald Lee Foust for 57 years.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in...

John Kenneth Young

John Kenneth Young

Nov 27, 2022

John Kenneth Young, 74, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home, Boonsboro, Md.

Born April 5, 1948, in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, John Willett and Edna Blanch (Campbell) Young. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Jane (Young) Shipley and infant triplet,...

Shelby Jean Resh

Shelby Jean Resh

Nov 25, 2022

Shelby Jean (Burger) Resh, 77 of Hagerstown MD passed away Friday November 25, 2022, at her home. Born May 12, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Hayes) Burger. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Resh Sr. and her two brothers Rick Burger and Barry Burger. Shelby is survived by her sister in law...

Michael Robert Keppel

Michael Robert Keppel

Nov 24, 2022

 



Michael Robert Keppel, age 73, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on November 24th. Michael will be fondly remembered for his kindness, commitment, loyalty, and his dedication to his family. 

He was born on March 20, 1949 in Dunkirk, NY to the late Robert and Patricia Keppel. Michael was a Nittany Lion at heart, graduating from Penn State University...

Larry Swope

Larry Swope

Nov 23, 2022

Larry Richard Swope, aged 74, a resident of Hagerstown Healthcare Center and formerly of Smithsburg, MD passed Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022 in the nursing home.

 

Born October 17th, 1948 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Richard T. and Ethel Louise (Smith) Swope.

 

Mr. Swope was employed for 26 years at Cavetown ACE Home...

Hal Steven Schindler

Hal Steven Schindler

Nov 22, 2022

 

Hal Steven Schindler, 70, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully in his home on November 22, 2022.

 

Steve was born March 16th, 1952, in Hagerstown, MD and was the fourth child of Joseph & Annabelle Schindler, both deceased. His siblings include Joel Schindler of Hagerstown, MD; Jack & Pat Doyle of Delaware; and Susie Schindler of Virginia who are all mourning the...

Carolyn Louise Bowman

Carolyn Louise Bowman

Nov 22, 2022

Carolyn Louise Bowman, 76, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the wife of Phillip Henry Rader.Born on October 7, 1946 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edgar Thomas and Hazel Irene (Obitts) Thomas Jones. She was...

Herbert David Coss Jr.

Herbert David Coss Jr.

Nov 21, 2022

Herbert David Coss Jr., 88, of Western Howard County and formerly Washington County, MD, passed away peacefully at the Cottages of Salisbury in Richmond, Virginia. He was the loving husband of Constance Louise (Faulder) Coss.

Born on April 18, 1934 in Smithsburg, MD, he was the son of the late Herbert David Coss Sr. and Eleanor Mae (Unger) Coss. Herbert...

Peggy Elaine Sprecher Kinsey

Peggy Elaine Sprecher Kinsey

Nov 21, 2022

Peggy Sprecher Kinsey, 89, of Hagerstown passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Doey’s House surrounded by her family.

Born January 10, 1933 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Myers, Sr. and Grace (Barton) Myers.

Peggy was a Nursing Assistant at Washington County Hospital for over 30 years.  After her retirement, she continued to care...

John Darwin Thomson

John Darwin Thomson

Nov 20, 2022

 

John Darwin Thomson

September 2, 1933 - November 20, 2022

 

John Darwin Thomson, “Tom,” 89, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Williamsport, Maryland.

Born September 2, 1933 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, John was the son of John and Lorene (Strong) Thomson. He lived his early life in Nebraska and then moved to Minnesota, where he graduated with...

Jason Stephen Crist

Jason Stephen Crist

Nov 19, 2022

 

Jason Stephen Crist, 53, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home.Born in Hagerstown, December 15, 1968, he was the son of Stephen L. Crist and the late, Patricia Lynn (Kuhn) Crist. In addition to his mother, he also was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bernard and Henrietta Kuhn; his paternal grandparents, Arley...

Kathy Ann Butts

Kathy Ann Butts

Nov 15, 2022

 

Kathy Ann Butts

 

Kathy Ann Butts departed this world on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, in her home in Hagerstown, Maryland at 62.  Kathy was born in Hagerstown, Maryland on April 11, 1960, to Thomas Younkin and Nancy Janes.  She had a sister and a brother. 

 

Kathy had four children Kristina Brunner, Thomas Rhodes, Dawn Rebbert, and...

George Gossard Sr,

George Gossard Sr,

Nov 15, 2022

 

George Earl Gossard Sr., 65, of Hagerstown, passed away November 15, 2022, at Sterling Care in Boonsboro, MD. He was the husband of the late Tina Marie Gossard. Born on December 13, 1956, he was the son of Agnes Virginia (Carter) Gossard and Donald Robert Gossard Sr. He was a graduate of South Hagerstown High School and a veteran...