Obituaries

Evelyn June Sword

Evelyn June Sword

Jun 5, 2018

E. June Sword, 90, of Hagerstown, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Born May 2, 1928 near Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Russell Elgin and Pearl Virginia (Keller) Stouffer. She was a graduate of Hagerstown High School and attended Hagerstown Junior College. She worked for many years in the office of the...

Melinda Annette Summers

Melinda Annette Summers

Jun 1, 2018

Melinda Annette Summers, 45, went to our Lord on Friday, June 1, 2018 at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Born at Andrews Air Force Base, Md on September 5, 1972, she was the daughter of Linda (Gralewksi) and Anthony Pruchniewski. Melinda was a graduate from South Hagerstown High, class of 1990. She later graduated from Kaplan University. She then...

Biagio DiMercurio

Biagio DiMercurio

May 31, 2018

Biagio DiMercurio, 89, of Hagerstown, Md, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home. Born in Partinico, Sicily on February 25, 1929, he was a son of the late Giuseppa (Di Liberto) and Salvatore DiMercurio. In addition to his parents, Biagio is preceded in death by his loving wife of over 50 years, Caterina DiMercurio and his brother,...

Clifford E. Eardley

Clifford E. Eardley

May 30, 2018

Clifford "Cliff" Ellsworth Eardley, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Coffman Nursing Home. Born January 10, 1929 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Catherine (Silvers) Garrish and Russell Eardley. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and retired from the Air National Guard. Cliff was a member of First Christian...

Johanna C. Joann Fouke

Johanna C. Joann Fouke

May 30, 2018

Johanna "Joann" C. Fouke, 88 of Hagerstown, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2018. She was born November 15, 1929, in Hagerstown, MD to the late William and Charlotte Shrader. Joann was also preceded in death by her brothers, William B. Shrader, Jr. and Edwin K. Shrader, She is survived by her loving husband of almost 70...

Juan Francisco Martinez Marroquin

Juan Francisco Martinez Marroquin

May 27, 2018

Juan Francisco Martinez Marroquin, 36, of Hagerstown, died on Sunday, May 27, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Rest Haven Funeral Home, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Santa...

Gloria D Papa

Gloria D Papa

May 26, 2018

Gloria D. Papa, 85, of Hagerstown, passed away, Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her home. Born March 28, 1933 in Hagerstown she was the daughter of the late, Elta M. (Snook) Housholder and step daughter of the late, Bruce Householder. In addition to her mother and stepfather she also was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Papa in...

Rose M. Shirk

Rose M. Shirk

May 24, 2018

Rose M. Shirk, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Hagerstown Health Care. Born September 23, 1928 in Granite City, Illinois she was the daughter of the late, Otillio and Hattie (Sobeliski) Valencia. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband, Ret. Master Sgt. Roy M. "Skitch" Shirk, Sr. Mrs. Shirk...

Mary Jo Ashburn

Mary Jo Ashburn

May 22, 2018

Mary Jo (Clatterbuck) Ashburn, 82, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at her home, while surrounded by her loving family. Born January 3, 1936 in Deer Park, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward Clifton and Anna Gertrude (Rafferty) Clatterbuck. Mary Jo retired as a school teacher from the Washington County Public Schools. She was...

Hazel Jean Dawson Grove

Hazel Jean Dawson Grove

May 21, 2018

Hazel Jean (Dawson) Grove, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at Julia Manor Health Care Center, in Hagerstown. Born in Hagerstown, on March 8, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Margie (Sprankle) and John G. Dawson. In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles R. Grove; a...

Carlton C. Kip Sanders, III

Carlton C. Kip Sanders, III

May 11, 2018

Carlton Carroll "Kip" Sanders, III, 46, of Hedgesville, WV, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at his home. Born July 15, 1971 in McConnellsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Carlton C. Sanders, Sr. and Kathleen O'Dell (Donahoe) Sanders. Kip was a 1989 graduate of Southern Fulton High School. He was a truck driver and had previously...

Laura Jean Paolino

Laura Jean Paolino

May 10, 2018

Laura Jean Paolino, 61, of Hagerstown, formerly of Frederick County, passed away, Thursday, May 10, 2018, at her home. Born October 6, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pa. she was the daughter of the late, Ralph John and Elizabeth "Betty" Jean (Washock) Paolino. Ms. Paolino was a student at Purdue University Global (Kaplan University), Hagerstown. She was a member of St. Mary's...

Cleatys Sherwood Stottlemyer

Cleatys Sherwood Stottlemyer

May 5, 2018

Cleatys Sherwood Stottlemyer, Jr., 71, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at his home. Born in Frederick, Md on June 11, 1946, he was the son of the late Alice Ann (Haines) and Cleatys Sherwood Stottlemyer, Sr. In addition to his parents, Cleatys is preceded in death by two sisters, Sherry Ann Stottlemyer and Debra Sue Poore;...

Patricia Guthrie Miller

Patricia Guthrie Miller

May 3, 2018

Patricia Guthrie Miller, 86, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Robinwood Assisted Living. Born in Cumberland, Md on Nov. 5, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Homa and Roy Combs, Sr. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard Miller, Sr.; 3 brothers, Roy Jr., Richard, and...

Garland David Lung

Garland David Lung

Apr 25, 2018

Garland David Lung, 93 of Smithsburg, passed away, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Sterling Care at South Mountain (formerly Reeders Memorial Home), Boonsboro. Born at Beaver Creek he was the son of the late, Cleggett B. and Hazel M. (Paulsgrove) Lung. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen L. (Barkdoll) Lung;...

Roy Anthony Tony Keefauver, Jr.

Roy Anthony Tony Keefauver, Jr.

Apr 24, 2018

Roy Anthony "Tony" Keefauver, Jr., 67, of Hagerstown, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Meritus Medical Center. Born February 15, 1951 in Hagerstown he was the son of Betty Jane (Worthington) Keefauver of Hagerstown and the late, Roy A. Keefauver, Sr. Mr. Keefauver was a graduate of South Hagerstown High School and retired...

John William Little

John William Little

Apr 21, 2018

John William Little, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away at his home on April 21, 2018. Born May 2, 1928, he was the son of the late George and Ethel (Isanogle) Little. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Dorothy Bloyer Little; brother, David Little; and sister, Eleanor Little. John was a U.S. veteran, serving in...

Regine Lavonne Holsinger

Regine Lavonne Holsinger

Apr 20, 2018

Regine Lavonne (Metcalf) Holsinger, 82, of Hagerstown, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at her home, while surrounded by her loving family. Heaven received a great lady! Born September 7, 1935, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Reginald Offett and Josephine Ruth (Pryor) Metcalf. Regine was a 1953 graduate of Hagerstown High School. She retired in...

Jean Kathryn Hill

Jean Kathryn Hill

Apr 18, 2018

Jean Kathryn (Staley) Hill, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Doey's House. Born May 28, 1928 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Hillard and Kathryn Mildred (McAllister) Staley. Jean retired in 1982 after 22 years of service at Ross Garment in Hagerstown. She was a member of First Christian Church. Jean...

OOBie' Byrne Clipp

OOBie' Byrne Clipp

Apr 13, 2018

O'Byrne "OBie" James Donald Clipp, 44, of Hagerstown, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home. Born January 19, 1974 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Edward Lee Clipp, Sr. and Nancy (Smith) Kearns, of Hagerstown. OBie worked as a skilled mason and a carpenter. He enjoyed outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, and camping....