Obituaries

Marjorie A. Colbert

Marjorie A. Colbert

Mar 29, 2019

Marjorie Arrington Colbert, 64, of Williamsport, Md., passed away, Friday, March 29, 2019, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born September 29, 1954 in Washington DC she was the daughter of Annie (Simpson) Hubbard of Landover, Md. and the late, Charles Lee Hubbard, Sr. In addition to her father she also was preceded in death by a brother, Charles L. "Sonny"...

Margaret Russell Cronauer

Margaret Russell Cronauer

Mar 27, 2019

Margaret Russell Cronauer completed her time among us on March 27, 2019. She lived a life committed to the family she loved, including an array of animal companions. Most recently of Menno Haven, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Margaret was born in Wall, South Dakota on January 30, 1935. Her family lived in Pierre, South Dakota, until 1949. At that time, her family...

Terry Lee Hose, Sr.

Terry Lee Hose, Sr.

Mar 24, 2019

Terry Lee Hose, Sr., 67, of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 11, 1951 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Sylvester Franklin Hose, and Hilda Jane (Bowers) Hose. He attended South Hagerstown High School. He had been employed at Kim's...

Catherine Mangini

Catherine Mangini

Mar 22, 2019

Catherine Mangini, 94, of Clear Spring, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Coffman Nursing Home. Born March 28, 1924 in Teaneck, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Cornelius and Julie Frances (Mahoney) Kleiber. She was a Parishioner of St. Michael Catholic Church of Clear Spring, MD. Catherine enjoyed sewing and gardening. She is survived...

Chris Phelps

Chris Phelps

Mar 18, 2019

Christopher "Chris" William Phelps, 43, of Hagerstown, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019. Born July 8, 1975 in Frederick, he was the son of William D. Phelps, Jr. and Sharon (Pulkkinen) Phelps of Frederick. Chris was a graduate of Thomas Johnson High School. He continued studying at Accu-Tech, where he received several accreditation's in IT Management. Chris worked at...

Robert Ernest Bob Theiss

Robert Ernest Bob Theiss

Mar 17, 2019

Robert "Bob" Ernest Thiess, 88, of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the University Of Maryland Medical Center, in Baltimore. Born May 1, 1930, in Schenectady, New York, he was the son of the late Ludwig Ernest and Elisabeth (Knopf) Thiess. Bob was a graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy of New York. He was a veteran...

Mary Louise Elia

Mary Louise Elia

Mar 16, 2019

Mary Louise Elia, 77, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Williamsport Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 25, 1941 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, George William and Elizabeth H. (Miller) Short. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Anthony...

Carol Mae Sprecher

Carol Mae Sprecher

Mar 16, 2019

Carolyn "Carol" Mae Sprecher, 63, of Williamsport, Md., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Md. Born January 19, 1956 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of Flora "Mom Buff" Buffington and the late, Gerald "PeeWee" Buffington and the late, Caroline and John Wolfe. She was the beloved wife of Michael Sprecher, Sr....

Marshall L. Jones

Marshall L. Jones

Mar 13, 2019

Marshall Lawrence Jones, 61, of Hagerstown, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at home. Born July 19, 1957 in Arlington, Virginia, he was the son of Dr. Lawrence A. Jones of Smithsburg and Elizabeth T. Jones of Williamsport. In addition to his parents, he also is survived by two siblings, Melanie J. Sirni and husband Joseph of Hagerstown, and Franklin...

Russell Clifford Eardley, Jr.

Russell Clifford Eardley, Jr.

Mar 13, 2019

Russell Clifford Eardley Jr, (91) of Hagerstown MD, devoted father of Pamela Eardley Clifton and Paula L. Eardley, grandfather of Mark, Beth, Laura, Sarah, great grandfather of Jaden, Alyiah, and Josiah, loving brother of George (Buddy) Eardley went home to be with our heavenly Father, March 13. 2019. Born February 3, 1928, in Williamsport MD, he was the son of...

Bertha Ann Haden

Bertha Ann Haden

Mar 12, 2019

Bertha Ann (Miner) Haden, 79, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Doey's House in Hagerstown. Born February 18, 1940, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Walter Keefauver and Cornelia Lucretia (Shry) Miner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William E. Haden, Jr.; a sister, Lois Lorraine Haden...

Shirley Louise Burkett

Shirley Louise Burkett

Mar 12, 2019

Shirley Louise Burkett, 79, of Boonsboro, passed away, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Greenfield Assisted Living, Hagerstown. Born August 31, 1939 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Howard O. and Laura Leona (Boward) Crumbacker. Mrs. Burkett retired from the Washington County Office of Budget and Finance as a supervisor. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic...

Ada Cross

Ada Cross

Mar 10, 2019

Ada G. (Robison) Cross, 95, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Coffman Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. Ada was born July 17, 1923 in Artemas, Pa. she was daughter of the late Kelly Robison and the late Lula (Weicth) Robison. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her...

Tammy Sue Lynch

Tammy Sue Lynch

Mar 5, 2019

Tammy Sue (Andrews) Lynch, 50, of Hagerstown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Meritus Medical Center. Born September 7, 1968 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Robert and Madalyn Virginia (Suman) Andrews. Tammy was a 1986 graduate of Williamsport High School. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, baking, and spending time with her...

Mildred Irene Slusher

Mildred Irene Slusher

Mar 4, 2019

A memorial service will be mentioned at a later date.

Wilbur Lincoln Mastiano

Wilbur Lincoln Mastiano

Mar 4, 2019

Wilbur Lincoln Mastiano, 89 of Hagerstown, passed away, Monday, March 4, 2019, at the VAMC, Martinsburg, W.Va. Born October 23, 1929 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Joseph and Hattie (Feigley) Mastrouni. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by eight siblings, Joseph Mastrouni, William Mastrouni, James Mastrouni, Freddie Mastrouni, Louis Mastiano, Elizabeth...

Mildred I. Slusher

Mildred I. Slusher

Mar 4, 2019

Mildred I. (Henson) Slusher, 94, of Hagerstown, passed away on March 4, 2019 at her home of 70 years. Born October 5, 1924 in Pinesburg, MD, she was the daughter of late Alfred Henson Sr. and Amanda I. (Nave) Henson. Mildred retired in 1985 from Corning Glass of Greencastle after 25 years. In addition to her parents, she was also...

Wilbur Lincoln Mastiano

Wilbur Lincoln Mastiano

Mar 4, 2019

Wilbur Lincoln Mastiano, 89 of Hagerstown, passed away, Monday, March 4, 2019, at the VAMC, Martinsburg, W.Va. Born October 23, 1929 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Joseph and Hattie (Feigley) Mastrouni. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by eight siblings, Joseph Mastrouni, William Mastrouni, James Mastrouni, Freddie Mastrouni, Louis Mastiano, Elizabeth...

Keith Lee Boppe

Keith Lee Boppe

Mar 4, 2019

Keith Lee Boppe, 79, of Hagerstown, passed away on March 4, 2019 at Meritus Health Center in Hagerstown. Keith was born in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was a 1958 graduate of Hagerstown High School. He was a member of the Maugansville Ruritan Club for 53 years and was past president of the club for 2 terms. He was in past years...

Jon Howard Boyer

Jon Howard Boyer

Mar 3, 2019

Jon Howard Boyer,73, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Doey's House, Hagerstown. Born June 3, 1945 in Gettysburg, Pa. he was the son of the late, William Boyer and Violet May Dutrow Mr. Boyer retired from Hagermeyer Trucking where he was a driver and after retirement he had worked for Black & Decker, Hagerstown. He was a...