Obituaries

Isander Castro

Isander Castro

Aug 14, 2019

Isander Castro, 49, of Hagerstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Born March 24,1970 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Miguel Castro and Luz Maldonado and his step father, Kevin Daniels, Sr. Isander was a graduate of Bladensburg High School in Prince George's County, MD. He loved to cook and attended chef school following graduation....

Ardella Lucille Brintzenhofe

Ardella Lucille Brintzenhofe

Aug 13, 2019

Ardella Lucille "Lu" Brintzenhofe, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Homewood Health Care in Williamsport, MD. She was born on November 23, 1926 in Niles, Ohio. She was the daughter of Darvin L. and Sadie Bancroft Shiley. Lu was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd R. Waters, Jr., whom she married in March...

Bill Walker, Sr.

Bill Walker, Sr.

Aug 12, 2019

W William Gordon "Bill" Walker, Sr. 72, of Hagerstown, passed away, Monday, August 12, 2019, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born January 30, 1947 in Joseph, Oregon he was the son of the late, Melvin O. and Gaynell E. (Keyes) Walker. Bill was a 1965 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam...

Rosa Perez

Rosa Perez

Aug 12, 2019

Rosa Margarita Perez, 63, of Hagerstown, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Doey's House. Born June 18, 1956 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Bacilio Reyes and Maria del pilar Morales. Rosa enjoyed watching soap operas, crossword puzzles, and going to the movies. Most importantly she enjoyed time with her family. She is survived...

Crete Tipton Ottinger

Crete Tipton Ottinger

Aug 11, 2019

Crete Tipton Ottinger, a resident of Homewood at Williamsport, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the age of 104. Born in Iowa on May 10, 1915, Crete was the daughter of the late Olonzo and Lena (Warner) Tipton. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Ottinger, her sister Merna Wogen, and her brother Gordon Tipton. After graduating...

Melvin D. Franek

Melvin D. Franek

Aug 6, 2019

Melvin F. Franek Navy Veteran 1929-2019 Melvin D. Franek , 89, of Ephrata, PA., passed away at Keystone Villa under the care of Hospice on Aug. 6, 2019. Born Dec. 31 ,1929 in Sargent , NE. Mel was preceded in death by his wife Jane E. Franek in 2009. Mel was a Navy veteran that rose to the rank of...

Jay Halladay

Jay Halladay

Aug 5, 2019

Jay Halladay of Hagerstown, MD passed away August 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Topeka, KS, he was the son of the late John Robert and Barbara Ann Halladay. He was a 1964 graduate of Hayden High School in Topeka. In 1968, after four unproductive years at Benedictine College in Atchison, KS, he was drafted into...

Jane Stone

Jane Stone

Aug 4, 2019

Jane Georgeann (Troup) Stone, 74, of Hagerstown, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Doey's House, in Hagerstown, while surrounded by her loving family. Born April 27, 1945 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Calvin George and AnnaMary (Fuss) Troup. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, George Monroe...

Mitchell H. Dodson

Mitchell H. Dodson

Aug 3, 2019

Mitchell H. Dodson went to be with The Lord Aug. 3, 2019. Born Dec. 2, 1921 in Washington Co., he was 10th of James & Mary Nichols Dodsons 14 children and served in the Army Air Corp WWII. Besides his parents, Mitch was preceded in death by his wife, Bette Griffith Dodson; infant son Mitch Jr; 7 sisters: Ottie Hammond,...

Samuel Thomas Hankey

Samuel Thomas Hankey

Jul 31, 2019

Samuel Thomas Hankey, 96, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 7, 1923 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late, William and Lillian (Lee) Hankey. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lovalene (Sullivan) Hankey. Mr. Hankey was a...

Ethel MacBay Strebel

Ethel MacBay Strebel

Jul 25, 2019

Ethel Irene MacBay Strebel, 92, of Hagerstown, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her home. Born July 29, 1926, in Kenmore, New York, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey Evan and Mabel Helen (Smith) MacBay. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, William E. Strebel,...

Nissa Cline

Nissa Cline

Jul 24, 2019

Annissa Jane "Nissa" Cline, 50, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her home, while surrounded by her loving family. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born August 9, 1968, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Susan E. (Conley) Wagner. Nissa was a 1986 graduate of South Hagerstown...

Judith Ann Keener

Judith Ann Keener

Jul 24, 2019

Judith Ann Keener, 71, of Maugansville, Maryland, passed from this life at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, after a valiant year long fight with liver cancer. Born March 09, 1948 in Coronado, California. She was the daughter of the late Charles Robert and Margaret Ann Hinman of Chula Vista, California. She was deeply loved and will be missed by...

John Kroboth

John Kroboth

Jul 22, 2019

John Joseph Kroboth, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019, at his home, while surrounded by his loving family. Born November 8, 1929 in Security, MD, he was the son of the late John and Caroline (Kupumir) Kroboth. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Kroboth; a stepson, David Grove;...

Harvey Lee Hogamier

Harvey Lee Hogamier

Jul 21, 2019

Harvey Lee Hogamier died peacefully at his home in Hagerstown, Maryland surrounded by his wife and son on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the age of 67. Harvey is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rebecca (Racey-Ford) Hogamier; son, Harvey Adam Hogamier; his devoted dogs Fenway Park and Peppermint B; sister, Nancy A. (Hogamier) Wible of Waynesboro and brother,...

Helen May Burger

Helen May Burger

Jul 18, 2019

Helen May Burger, 88, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 30, 1930 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, George A. and Naomi E. (Forrest) Rankin. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Jane Beard; a nephew, Ronald...

Sara Ann Barr

Sara Ann Barr

Jul 18, 2019

Sara Ann Barr, 86, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born April 13, 1933 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Jean W. (Wolf) Malley. In addition to her mother she also was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Charles P. Barr. Mrs. Barr was a 1951 graduate of...

Mia Bovee

Mia Bovee

Jul 17, 2019

Mia G. Bovee, age 7 months, of Chambersburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019. Friends will be received on Saturday, August 3rd from 6-8pm at Freedom In Christ, 4042 Sycamore Grove Rd, Chambersburg, with a memorial service following at 8pm. Pastor John Pogue will officiate. Mia is survived by her parents, Michael Bovee, Jr. and Gabrielle Ayala; her acting...

Doris Sager

Doris Sager

Jul 16, 2019

Doris (Stevenson) Sager, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Frances Doris Stevenson was born on May 10, 1922 in Waynesboro, PA to the late Wilbur and Roberta Quinn Stevenson. Doris grew up in Washington Township, PA. In 1943, she graduated from Penn State University with a degree in journalism. She was a member of Kappa...

Mary Margaret Shirley

Mary Margaret Shirley

Jul 10, 2019

Mary Margaret (Lark) Shirley, 65, of Hagerstown, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her home. Born January 1, 1954 in Hagerstown, she was daughter of the late Roy T. and Mary Catherine (Sager) Lark. Mary was a 1971 graduate of Clear Spring High School. She enjoyed gardening and watching her wildlife. Mary is survived by her loving and devoted...