Obituaries

Mar 18, 2025

Melinda “Linda” Susan Shumaker, 62, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Hershey, PA.

Born on July 6, 1962 in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of Shirley Ann and Raymond L. Earle. She was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School, class of ‘81.

Linda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 31 years, Percy...

Mar 14, 2025

Violet Imogene Trumpower, aged 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2025. Born in Thurmont, MD in 1926, she was the daughter of Morris Baker and Leah Hammaker.

Violet is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her daughters Bonnie Hopkins and Linda Morelock.

She is survived by her loving husband of 79 years Homer Trumpower, son Kevin Trumpower...

Mar 10, 2025

Mary Barbara LaFollette Cromer, 96, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Williamsport, Maryland. Born in Winchester, Virginia, in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Russell O. and Mary Margaret Spaid LaFollette.

Though she grew up in Winchester, her heart was always drawn to the family farm in nearby Highview, West Virginia, where her grandparents lived. Barbara survived polio,...

Mar 9, 2025

Richard “Richie” E. Heiberger passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland at the age of 84. Born on August 13, 1940, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret "Peggy" Heiberger.

ln addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon A. (Strubel) Heiberger, brother in law; James R....

Mar 9, 2025

Helen Marie Wigfield, 100, of Hagerstown, MD passed peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Doey's House surrounded by loving family. She would have celebrated her 101st birthday March 13th.

Born March 13, 1924 in Perryopolis, PA, Helen was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn Trelka Majka.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Paul E....

Mar 6, 2025

Shirley Marion Reading, 95, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Viva Senior Living, Hagerstown.

Born July 28, 1929 in Peekskill, New York she was the daughter of the late, Merrill E. and Florence J. (Roberts) Dawson. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Myers, her son, James Reading and...

Mar 4, 2025

Lynn Franklin Meyers, 90 (years old), of Hagerstown, Md., departed this life to live with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 4, 2025.

He was born on June 27, 1934, to Beulah I. Meyers and William L. Meyers.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Jean LaFollette Meyers, whom he married on September 8, 1956; sons, Stephen Lynn Meyers, Christopher...

Mar 4, 2025

Joyce Estella Carey, 91, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Complete Care of Hagerstown.

Born May 3, 1933 in Luray, Virginia she was the daughter of the late, Walter Eyler and Dolly (Strickler) Shank. In addition to her mother she also was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Carey; one daughter, Lee Ann Henson; one...

Mar 3, 2025

Dennis (Denny) Lee Bingaman, a lifelong resident of Waynesboro PA passed away on Monday, March 3rd 2025 at the age of 76 at Mercy House of Chambersburg.

Dennis was born November 20th, 1948 in Waynesboro PA. He was the son of the late Frank Bingaman and Helen (Reed) Bingaman. He is preceded in death by his brother Ted Bingaman and a...

Mar 1, 2025

David Everet Covington, 82 years old, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Boonsboro, Maryland. Born on March 20, 1942, in Puyallup, Washington, he was the son of the late Duane Monroe and Erma Lucille Wisner Covington.

During his working life, he excelled in international business, traveling to over 50 countries. He enjoyed skiing and sailing. Prior to starting his career,...

Feb 28, 2025

Carole A. Huffman, of Hagerstown, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025. Born on January 27, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Louis Turner and Pearl (Lowans) Turner.

Carole was a woman of great faith; she loved reading her bible and was a Sunday school teacher for 42 years at Maranatha Brethren Church...

Feb 27, 2025

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Wanda Luz Dittman, 83. Mother, grandmother, and friend. Wanda was the youngest sibling to Ramon and Luz Davila in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Wanda’s parents immigrated to New York city when Wanda was 2 years old. Her husband Louis William Dittmann and love of her life passed away in...

Feb 23, 2025

Inge Maia Ruiseco, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and an extraordinary artist, passed away peacefully in Hagerstown, Maryland, on February 23, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on March 14, 1936, in city of Copenhagen, Denmark, she was the daughter of the late Maia and Holgar Christensen. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Feb 22, 2025

Ronald F. Meadows, Williamsport MD, formerly of Glen Burnie MD passed away peacefully at his home on February 22, 2025 at the age of 80. 

He was the son of the late Robert F. and Dorothy E. Meadows. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his sister Sandra Meadows. 

He was the owner operator for many years...

Feb 22, 2025

Janet Eleanor Gift, 82, of Smithsburg, Md., passed away, Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her home.

Born March 16, 1942, in Lantz, Md., she was the daughter of the late, Dison and Elizabeth (Smith) Linton. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Russell O. Gift; one son, Russell O. Gift, Jr....

Feb 22, 2025

Clarence "Chubby" David Mastrouni, a beloved resident of Falling Waters WV, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 7, 1932, In Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph and Hattie Mastrouni.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. 

Clarence, known as Chubby,...

Feb 16, 2025

Feb 16, 2025

Michael Jerome Collier, 71 of Hagerstown, MD passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born on September 12, 1953, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Doris & Sylvan Collier Sr.

He was a graduate of Morgan State University where he earned his BS in physical education. He was a proud member of the...

Feb 15, 2025

Aaron Robert Aichele, 29, of Hagerstown, Maryland,passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born on September 23, 1995 in Fairfax, VA, he was the son of Julie Aichele. 

Aaron was a radiant beam of joy,always smiling and laughing, lighting up the room whenever he rolled in. Aaron had unique abilities; he was in the Special Olympics where he competed in swimming,...

Feb 14, 2025

Thomas Eugene Moser, Sr. passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on July 30, 1944, he was the son of the late Paul H. Moser and Helen J. (Wolford) Moser.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David W. Moser.

Tom graduated from South Hagerstown High school then went on to the...