Obituaries
Steven E. Breeden
Feb 26, 2022
Steven (Steve) E. Breeden, the co-owner of Mayes Septic & PortaPots and retired correctional officer from Roxbury Correctional Institution, passed away unexpectedly on February 26th, 2022 at the age of 59. Steve is survived by his wife, Lisa Diane Breeden; his children, Amanda Breeden, Jordan Breeden, Karissa Reigh, Curtis W. Reigh, and Katelynn Reigh; his granddaughter, Vanessa Williams; his mother,...
Nicholas J. Long
Feb 26, 2022
HAGERSTOWN - It is with heavy heart that we share with you the loss of our father, Nicholas J. Long. Nicholas passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday night, February 26, 2022, at 10:08 p.m. at the age of 92. Dr. Long leaves a legacy of groundbreaking work in the field of children’s mental health, most notably Life Space...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Miller
Feb 24, 2022
Gerald E. "Jerry" Miller, 82, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Homewood of Williamsport. Born June 21, 1939 in Boonsboro, Md. he was the son of the late, Millard R. and Mabel E. (Myers) Miller. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Katherine L. (Kerns) Miller;...
Michelle "Missy" Lynn Seal
Feb 22, 2022
Michelle "Missy" Lynn Seal, 49, of Hagerstown, MD, transitioned to her eternal life on February 22, 2022. Missy was born April 17, 1972 and was a long time resident of Hagerstown. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Mark and Deborah Souders, her grandmother, Evelyn McElroy, and her uncle, Danny Wiley. She is survived by her son, Cody...
James T. Lewis
Feb 22, 2022
James T. Lewis, 40, lost his battle with cancer on February 22, 2022, at home with his wife holding his hand. He was born on March 13, 1981, in Hagerstown, to the late Terry E. Lewis and Sandra "Ensminger" Lewis. James attended Williamsport High School and received his GED 10 years later. He worked in the metal recycling industry and...
Nancy Jane Foust
Feb 22, 2022
Nancy Jane Foust, 84, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born March 23, 1937 in West St. Clair Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leson and Hazel (Miller) Callihan. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by seven siblings, Glenn Callihan, Thelda Smith, Anna Hoffman, Albert Callihan, Alton Callihan,...
Connie D. Cavender
Feb 20, 2022
Connie Diane Cavender, 67, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Sunday, February, 20, 2022 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born December 10, 1954 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Floyd Richard and Mary Jane (Hopkins) Cavender. Connie was a night auditor with 22 years of service at the Hampton Inn, Hagerstown. Previously she had worked for Fairchild and...
Thomas Harold Gilliam
Feb 20, 2022
Thomas Harold Gilliam, 101, of Hagerstown passed into eternal life surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2022. Born on December 11, 1920, in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Herman Waverly and Gracie Edna (Mays) Gilliam. Sgt. Gilliam was a Pearl Harbor survivor and proudly served his country for 58 months in the Pacific Theater...
D. Elaine Grove-Squibb
Feb 17, 2022
D. Elaine Grove-Squibb, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 17, 2022 surrounded by loving family, at her home. Born on March 5, 1932 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Genevieve (Dieterich) and James D. Stickell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband; William Daniel Grove, and son; Stanley...
Deborah Lynn Forsythe
Feb 17, 2022
Deborah Lynn Forsythe, 69, of Hagerstown, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 surrounded by loving family, at her home. Born on July 12, 1952 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Geraldine Viola (Ebersole) and Kenneth William Weller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by numerous aunts and uncles. Deborah graduated from North Hagerstown...
Wilbur Eugene Bright
Feb 13, 2022
Wilbur Eugene Bright, 85, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away February 13, 2022, at the Veterans Administration Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Wilbur was born July 18, 1936, in Etchison, Maryland, the son of late Edith and Charles Bright. He was the third sibling of seven. He attended Montgomery County Public schools during his youth, and joined the United States...
Rose "Rosebud" Marie Hawthorne
Feb 13, 2022
Rose Marie Hawthorne, 82, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Sterling Care of South Mountain in Boonsboro, Md. Born on November 8, 1939, Rose was the daughter of the late, Joseph R. and Ellen (Phillips) Nuse. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...
David Zimmerman Gardner, Jr.
Feb 13, 2022
David Zimmerman Gardner, Jr., 71 of Sharpsburg, Md., passed away, how he lived his life, privately and with his family on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his home. Born February 4, 1951 in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., he was the son of the late, David Z. Gardner, Sr. and Mary Alice (Hetzel) Gardner. In addition to his parents he also was...
Larry Garland Gladhill
Feb 11, 2022
Larry Garland Gladhill, 85, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Friday, February 11, 2022 at his home. Born March 12, 1936 in Front Royal, Va. he was the son of the late, Howard and Mary Katherine (Browning) Gladhill. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Donna Marie (Moats) Gladhill; daughter,...
Chester Clayton Jones
Feb 11, 2022
Chester Clayton Jones, 63, of Hagerstown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 11, 2022. Born on September 7, 1958 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Betty Irene (Wright) and Evan Luther Jones, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Granddaughter, Molly Marie Wolfe. Chester graduated from...
Lanny Ross Shipley
Feb 10, 2022
March 1, 1942 – February 10, 2022 Lanny Shipley, 79, of Charles Town, WV, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 after a short illness. Lanny was born in Winchester, VA, and made a home with his family in various places throughout the country including Wisconsin, New Jersey, and California. He was a husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle and college...
Tina Marie Draper
Feb 10, 2022
Tina Marie (Hardy) Draper, 60, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Julia Manor Nursing Home, Hagerstown, after a lengthy illness. Born on September 25, 1961 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of Connie (Mertz) Hardy, of Hagerstown and the late, Richard Hardy. In addition to her father she also was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Betty Louise (Florence) Dicks
Feb 9, 2022
Betty Louise (Florence) Dicks, 94, of Hagerstown, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Hagerstown. She was born May 13, 1927, in Jacksonville, FL. She was the daughter of the late Parker Hayward and Louise Armenia (Williams) Florence. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her husband, John...
Raymond Francis McCabe
Feb 7, 2022
Raymond Francis McCabe, 85, of Hagerstown, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at Meritus Medical Center. Born on August 2, 1936 in Moscov, MD, he was the son of the late Raymond McCabe and Gladys (Fairgrieve) McCabe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald McCabe. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic...
William "Bill" Mathias Smith, I
Feb 4, 2022
William Mathias Smith, I, 75, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at Williamsport Nursing Home, Williamsport. Born on July 9, 1946 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Frances (Dawson) and Clarence Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Kathleen Jeanette (Heefner) Smith, who passed...