Obituaries

Floyd Frederick Shearer, Jr.

Floyd Frederick Shearer, Jr.

Apr 24, 2021

Floyd Frederick Shearer, Jr., 75, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center. Born on March 9, 1946 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Floyd Frederick Shearer, Sr. and Viola (Wolfe) Shearer. He was preceded in death by sisters; Kathleen Stitzel, Eileen Rider, and Josephine Weaver and brother; Ragan HL Shaw, Jr. Floyd...

Zora Mae Warner

Zora Mae Warner

Apr 23, 2021

Zora Mae Warner, 83, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Friday April 23, 2021 at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born April 1, 1938 in Keyser, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late, Ike and Ruby Jane (Sanders) Baldwin. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by, two children, Martin R. Kesner, II and Krista Kay Winters; five...

Andrea Lea Nemir

Andrea Lea Nemir

Apr 23, 2021

Bond, James Bond. Just like her favorite movie character James Bond, Andrea Lea Nemir was strong in spirit, fiercely independent and incredibly fearless. While Bond was known for his weapons and gadgets, Andrea was known for her sense of wit and intelligent humor. Andrea’s adventure began May 15th, 1980. She was born the youngest of three daughters to Dr.Michael and...

Spencer Eugene Stoddard

Spencer Eugene Stoddard

Apr 22, 2021

Spencer Eugene Stoddard, 76, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Thursday, April 22. 2021 at Williamsport Retirement Village, Williamsport, MD.   Born June 27, 1944 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Stoddard, Sr. and Orpha "Snook” Rhea (Harshman) Stoddard.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Lee...

Miriam Joann Norris

Miriam Joann Norris

Apr 21, 2021

Miriam Joann (Hendrickson) Norris, 83, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday April 21, 2021 at Doey's House, surrounded by family. Born on July 9, 1937 in Hagerstown, Miriam was the daughter of the late William, Sr. and Dorothy (Kinzer) Hendrickson. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Barrett and Linda Hendrickson; and brother, William Hendrickson, Jr. Miriam...

Janette Fay Martin

Janette Fay Martin

Apr 16, 2021

Our precious daughter, Janette Fay Martin, 59, Matthew Court, Hagerstown, MD passed away to be with Jesus on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Doey's House, Hagerstown, MD of medical conditions. We loved her dearly and she returned that love to her family and friends. She was born on November 19, 1961 in Chambersburg, PA to Clair E. and Mary Catherine...

Donald Lee House

Donald Lee House

Apr 14, 2021

Donald Lee House, 85, of Funkstown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Born on August 14, 1935 in Hagerstown, Donald was the son of the late David Augusta House and Pearl Rhodetta (Hott) House. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Harry House and Leroy House; his sisters, Thelma German and...

Tina Marie Smith

Tina Marie Smith

Apr 13, 2021

Tina Marie (Simpson) Smith, 51, of Hagerstown, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Born on July 2, 1969 in Hagerstown, Tina was the daughter of Paul Simpson and the late Shirley Yvonne (Domer) Morgan. She loved puzzles and watching her grandkids play softball. Tina is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, James Allen Smith, Sr....

Charles Hubert Mongan, Sr.

Charles Hubert Mongan, Sr.

Apr 10, 2021

Charles Hubert Mongan, Sr., 74, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the VAMC-Martinsburg, W.Va. Born June 22, 1946 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Donald Edmund and Sarah Rae (Weaver) Mongan. Mr. Mongan was a 1964 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. He was a US Navy (Seabees) veteran of the Vietnam War. and...

Paul Lawrence Hopp

Paul Lawrence Hopp

Apr 8, 2021

Paul Lawrence Hopp, 49, of Joppa, MD, formerly of Hagerstown, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, MD. Born on September 21, 1971 in Hagerstown, he was the son of Carrie (Leggett) (Hopp) George and Lawrence Paul Hopp, Sr. Paul was a graduate of St. Maria Goretti High School, class of 1989. He also attended Clear...

John Henry Stevenson

John Henry Stevenson

Apr 7, 2021

John (Dusty) Henry Stevenson, age 97 passed away on April 7th. 2021. He was born on December 9, 1923 in Richards West Virginia to the late Joseph (Harry) Henry Stevenson and Anna Mary Rae Stevenson. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane (Hammersla) Stevenson, daughter Debra Ann Stevenson, two brothers, Joseph Stevenson and Morris Stevenson, of Hagerstown...

Richard G. "Dick" Troup

Richard G. "Dick" Troup

Apr 7, 2021

Richard G. “Dick” Troup of Winchester, Virginia, died on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Winchester Medical Center. Dick was born in 1939 in Hagerstown, Maryland, the first child of Calvin G. and Anna Mary F. Troup. He graduated from North Hagerstown High School in 1957 during which time he was the school photographer. He then graduated from Hagerstown Junior...

Robert Eugene Bennett

Robert Eugene Bennett

Apr 4, 2021

Robert (Bob) Eugene Bennett, 79, of Zullinger, PA, passed away at Michaux Manor on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Born on December 7, 1941 at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, Bob was the adopted son of the late Renner and Pauline Bennett. Bob graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1959, and then served in the U.S. Navy from September 1959...

Wanda Jane Hamby

Wanda Jane Hamby

Apr 4, 2021

Wanda Jane Hamby, 72, of Hagerstown, passed away at home in the company of family on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Born on July 7, 1948 in Hagerstown, Wanda was the daughter of Frances Connie (Conrad) Smith and the late Richard Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband Terry Dale Hamby, who passed away August 30, 2018. Wanda...

Catherine Rebecca Williams

Catherine Rebecca Williams

Apr 2, 2021

Catherine Rebecca Williams, 90, of Williamsport, passed away at Williamsport Retirement Village on Friday, April 2, 2021. Born on November 29, 1930 in Fiddlersburg, MD, Catherine was the daughter of the late Helen Louise Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, William Williams and William Rupdolph Johnson; and her sister, Beverly Bowers; and her son, Michael Joseph...

Tracy Lynn Derr-Riggleman

Tracy Lynn Derr-Riggleman

Apr 2, 2021

Tracy Lynn Derr-Riggleman, 55, of Hagerstown, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, April 2, 2021. Born on January 23, 1966 in Hagerstown, Tracy was the daughter of Charles Jerald Derr and Carolyn Ann Carpenter. She was a spiritual woman who loved her family. She also enjoyed reading, being outdoors, and her time at the beach. In addition...

Dorothy "Dottie" Cramer

Dorothy "Dottie" Cramer

Apr 1, 2021

Dorothy "Dottie" June (Harley) Cramer, 90, of Smithsburg, passed away at Meritus Medical Center on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Born on October 1, 1930 in Hagerstown, Dottie was the daughter of the late Chester Earl Harley and Pearl Elizabeth Harley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Leroy Cramer; and her sisters, Virginia Bitner and Ada Jackson....

Sandra Lou "Sandy" Melzer

Sandra Lou "Sandy" Melzer

Apr 1, 2021

Sandra Lou Melzer "Sandy," 82, of Waynesboro, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Chambersburg, PA. Born on May 7, 1938 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Kathryn (Slayman) West. Sandy was predeceased by one son, Keith C. Melzer. Sandy was a graduate of Hagerstown High...

Sharon Renfro Reel

Sharon Renfro Reel

Mar 30, 2021

Sharon Renfro Reel, 83, of Chambersburg, Pa., passed away, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Menno Haven, Chambersburg. Born December 13, 1937 in Bluefield, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late, Robert F. and Margaret E. (Hyatt) Renfro. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Reel; a brother, Robert W. Renfro...

Ronald Eugene Price

Ronald Eugene Price

Mar 28, 2021

Ronald Eugene Price, 79, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born February 26. 1942 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Leonard Earl and Geneieve Anna (Troxell) Price. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by, two brothers, his twin, Donald Price and Robert Price and one...