Obituaries
Beverly Ann Rouzer
Nov 6, 2024
Beverly Rouzer passed away on November 6,2024 at the age of 70. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Francis Crosswhite.
Beverly received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from George Mason University in 1978. She worked in obstetrics, oncology, and surgery in hospitals in Virginia, Chicago, and Hagerstown before settling in at Johns Hopkins in 1990. As...
Florence Sue Munson (Gilbert)
Nov 3, 2024
Florence Sue Munson (Gilbert), a warm, kind, and loving soul, left this world on November 3, 2024, at Doey's House. Born on September 17, 1944, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Robert and Hazel Gilbert, both retired Brigadier Generals for the Salvation Army.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Nanette Gilbert Carter.
Sue graduated...
Margaret Evelyn "Peggy" Fahrney
Oct 30, 2024
Margaret Evelyn "Peggy" Fahrney, 89, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born April 15, 1935, in Maugansville, Md; she was the daughter of the late, Silas Deloss Wolfensberger, Sr. and Agnes Pearl (Mundey) Wolfensberger. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by five siblings, James Wolfensberger, Darce Brown,...
Donna Marie Dearth
Oct 30, 2024
Donna Marie Dearth October 17, 1952 - October 30, 2024 Donna was born in Waynesboro, Pa. to her parents Viola Margaret Burger Manspeaker and Elmer Lee Manspeaker, who both preceded her in death, along with her sister-in-law, Robin DeGrange Manspeaker.She is survived by her only son, Jason Michael Dearth and his two daughters, Jordyn Marie and Alexia Rae.She attended the...
Gerald "Jerry" Leon Hutzell
Oct 27, 2024
Gerald L. Hutzell, age 94, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA. He was born on August 2, 1930 in Gapland, MD, the son of Floyd Theodore and Hazel Mae (Jones) Hutzell.
In addition to his wife, Norma Hutzell, he is survived by his daughter, Cynthia (Hutzell) Dawson of...
Mary Juanita Shaw
Oct 23, 2024
Mary Juanita Shaw passed away on October 23, 2024 in Saint Thomas, PA.
She was the daughter of the late Wilbur R. Mary E. (Palmer) Warne.
Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Shaw; two brothers, Wilbur R. Warne, Jr., and James T. Warne; one daughter and a granddaughter.
She is survived by one sister, Jane E. McCartney, daughter, Tonya...
Ellen Elizabeth Albert
Oct 17, 2024
Ellen Elizabeth Albert passed away on Thursday, October 17 after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Mary Jean and James White and the beloved wife of her husband, Wayne. Mrs. Albert attended Gallaudet University. She earned her master’s degree and worked as a sign language teacher. She was an accomplished piano player and teacher. She loved dancing ballet....
Mildred Louise (Hoover) Shank, Hamby
Oct 16, 2024
Mildred Louise (Hoover) Shank, Hamby of Williamsport, Md 103 ½ is now in the arms of God. He loaned us this Angel on earth for many appreciated years by her family.Mildred was born on March 28, 1921 to Mary R ( Seibert) Hoover and Bruce A. Hoover while living in Big Pool Md. Mildred later married Harold I. Shank and...
Jack Layman Reed
Oct 16, 2024
Jack Layman Reed, 83, of Hagerstown, beloved husband and father was called to be with the lord at 8:17 A.M., on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Doey’s House of Washington County.
Born July 11, 1941 in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Kelly Gilmore Reed and Wanda Olivia (Nokes) Reed. In addition to his parents, he...
Lawrence W. Scally
Oct 8, 2024
Lawrence William (Bill) Scally, age 74, of Hagerstown passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Doey's House, Hagerstown, MD. Born September 21, 1950, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late John Leonard Scally and Edna Elizabeth (Rephann) Scally.
Bill graduated from South Hagerstown High School, class of 1969. In Bill's early career he worked for Steffey-Findlay, Hoffman...
Betty Jean Gaver
Oct 7, 2024
Betty Jean (Hoffman) Gaver passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, in Chambersburg, PA. Born on August 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William Paul Hoffman and Margaret Louise Hoffman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Cecil Johnson Gaver; daughter, Cela Chelmey, and brothers, William Hoffman, Jr., and...
Joseph John Luipersbeck
Oct 4, 2024
Joseph Luipersbeck, 91, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.
Born July 17, 1933, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Mary and Joseph Luipersbeck.
He graduated Hagerstown High School class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War after which he was employed at...
Sandra Rae Higgins
Oct 3, 2024
Sandra Rae Higgins, age 73, passed away on October 3, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Born on July 9, 1951, in Nebraska to Madeline and Duane Higgins, Sandra was known for her insatiable quest for knowledge and her deep faith.
She earned her bachelor’s degree from Andrews University and went on to receive her master’s degree from Palm Beach Atlantic...
Willis Wayne Kesselring
Sep 30, 2024
Willis Wayne Kesselring (75), of Hagerstown Maryland passed away September 30, 2024 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore Maryland. Born February 26, 1949 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late James W. and Pauline E. Kesselring. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, James Kesselring. Wayne, as he preferred...
Tricia Lynne Carter Hei
Sep 30, 2024
Tricia Lynne Carter Hei, 62, of Ellenton FL, entered eternal rest on September 30, 2024.
Originally from Hagerstown MD, she was born July 24, 1962 to the late Gary Wayne Carter, Sr and late Janet Marie Wiles Carter.
Tricia worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant before getting her credentials to run a licensed home daycare. She also was a pet groomer, and...
Ray "Steve" Stevenson Pack
Sep 23, 2024
Ray “Steve” Stevenson Pack passed away in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Monday, September 23, 2024. Born on July 3, 1958, he was the son of the late Jack Pack and Margaret (Kesner) Pack.
Ray is survived by his siblings, Ricky Pack (Lorrie), Tim Pack, and Anita Pack as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In his professional life, Ray was a security guard....
Herbert F. O'Dell
Sep 23, 2024
Herbert F. O'Dell, 94, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Monday, September 23, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Mt. Airy.
Born January 29, 1930, in Paterson, New Jersey, he was the son of the late, John O’Dell and Ethyl (ILer ) O’Dell, and the Stepson of Joseph Prentice.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia...
Larraine Isabell Shepherd
Sep 22, 2024
Larraine Isabell Shepherd, 102, of Hagerstown, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2024. Born November 21, 1921, she was the daughter of Victor Albertus and Bessie Albertha Schuyler Souders.
She was the oldest member of the Hagerstown Bible Church, having attended services there starting at age four. As a member, she was a past Deaconess and a...
Paul I. Showe Jr.
Sep 21, 2024
Paul I. Showe Jr., "Too Tall” 77, of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania passed away, Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania surrounded by loved ones.
Born September 15, 1947, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Paul Showe Sr., and Mary Elizabeth (Finkey) Showe.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 6 brothers,...
Robert Norman Bachtell
Sep 20, 2024
Robert Norman Bachtell III, 70, of Smithsburg, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.
Born on July 30,1954 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Robert Norman Bachtell and Betty Jane (Edwards) Bachtell.
For 25 years, Robert dedicated his professional life to being an Aerospace Graphic Designer where his artistic talents flourished. Beyond his professional...
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