Obituaries

Albert Leon Shoemaker

Albert Leon Shoemaker

Aug 19, 2017

Albert Leon Shoemaker, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. Albert was born in Hagerstown, Md on August 6, 1928, a son of the late Lillian (Skelton) and George Shoemaker. In addition to his parents, Albert is also preceeded in death by his loving wife Dolores F. Shoemaker; two sons, Robert Shoemaker and David Shoemaker; two grandsons, Bradley...

Kirk Lee Rohrer

Kirk Lee Rohrer

Aug 19, 2017

Kirk Lee Rohrer, 68, of Hagerstown, MD, died Saturday. The son of the late Fred R. Rohrer and Virginia M. (Hewitt) Rohrer,of Hagerstown. He was born in Hagerstown, MD on August 25, 1948. He was a 1967 graduate of North Hagerstown High School where he excelled in baseball. He attended Bob Jones University & The World of Life Bible Institute....

Patricia A Stinson

Patricia A Stinson

Aug 17, 2017

Patricia A Stinson, 88, died Thursday, August 17, 2017. at Fahrney Keedy Home and Village in Boonsboro, Maryland. Born April 21, 1929, in Kitzmiller, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John and Georgia (Junkins) Shore. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill John Stinson in 2010; an infant son,...

Robert Glen Robinson, Jr.

Robert Glen Robinson, Jr.

Aug 12, 2017

Robert Glen Robinson, Jr., 70, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Born on March 22, 1947, In Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of Robert Glen and Marjorie Fern (Hildebrand) Robinson, who preceded him in death. Bob was a proud 1965 graduate of Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, WV. He earned his Bachelor's of Science...

Carly Alisa Russell

Carly Alisa Russell

Aug 10, 2017

Carly Alisa Russell, 27 of Smithsburg, MD went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, August 10, 2017. Born February 4, 1990 in Lahdenpohja, Russia, she was the daughter of Steven and Barbara Russell of Morganton, NC. In addition to her parents Carly was survived by her sister Christina Williams and her husband Bryce Williams of Fort Collins,...

Charles Harding Chuck Noren

Charles Harding Chuck Noren

Aug 9, 2017

Charles Harding "Chuck" Noren, 95, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at his home. Born January 25, 1922, in Chicago, he was the son of the late Walter Gustaf and Agnes Jeanett (Anderson) Noren. Chuck was a York High graduate in Elmhurst, IL. He obtained his BS in mining engineering at the University of North Dakota and...

Luella Rice Eckstine

Luella Rice Eckstine

Aug 4, 2017

Luella Rice Eckstine, 90, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 4, 2017. Luella was born on July 10, 1927, in Leitersburg, Md., the daughter of the late Ethel and Clifford Rice. She graduated from Hagerstown High School as valedictorian of her 1946 graduating class. Luella's career spanned 70 years, and she enjoyed every position...

Karen Debra Pompell

Karen Debra Pompell

Aug 1, 2017

Karen Debra Pompell, 59, of Hagerstown, passed away, August 1, 2017 surrounded by her husband and children at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore. Born October 6, 1957 in Alexandria, Virginia she was the daughter of the late, Lynn and Betty D. (Hampton) Flowers. Karen had worked in manufacturing for Parker Plastics, Hagerstown. As well as over 20 years...

Jerome Stuart Gardiner

Jerome Stuart Gardiner

Jul 25, 2017

Jerome Stuart Gardiner, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born October 13, 1932 in Odenton, Maryland. He was the son of the late, Paul L. and Mary Alma (Rumney) Gardiner. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Faye (Rider) Gardiner and...

Catherine Montana Derr-Rinehart

Catherine Montana Derr-Rinehart

Jul 19, 2017

Mrs. Catherine Montana Derr-Rinehart, born April 4, 1937 in Hagerstown, passed away, in her home 4th generation home, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker and genealogist with her photographic mind and memory placed her in high demand as a multi country well known genealogist. In the genealogy field with her work ethic and deep...

Gerald Lee King

Gerald Lee King

Jul 16, 2017

Gerald Lee "Jerry" King, 86, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his home. Born June 29, 1931 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Edgar William and Dorothy Louise (Trager) King. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his brother, William D. King. Mr. King was a 1949 graduate of...

Richard Rick Good

Richard Rick Good

Jul 16, 2017

Richard "Rick" Good, a career Washington County Deputy Sheriff and military veteran who served in West Germany, died suddenly, Sunday, July 16, at his home in Hagerstown. He was 68 years old. Richard was loyal and giving to all who knew him and will be missed dearly by his friends and family. Richard Howard Good was born Oct. 24, 1948...

William Cameron Fraley

William Cameron Fraley

Jul 15, 2017

William C. "Bill" Fraley, 91, of Hagerstown, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Greenfield Assisted Living. Born January 22, 1926, in Frederick, he was the son of the late George Victor and Rosella Catherine (Miller) Fraley. At an early age, Bill knew he loved music. He took trumpet lessons at the YMCA and performed as a soloist with...

Verden Leroy Carpenter

Verden Leroy Carpenter

Jul 13, 2017

Verden "Leroy" Carpenter, 81, of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Chesapeake VA, died on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Leroy was born on September 27, 1935, in Clear Spring, MD where he was the 5th of 13 children. He was the son of the late Frank Milton and Ruth Naomi (Gruber) Carpenter. In addition to his...

Marion Wyoma Thompson

Marion Wyoma Thompson

Jul 12, 2017

Marion Wyoma Thompson, 95, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Coffman Nursing Home, Hagerstown. Born March 26, 1922 in Romney, W.Va. she was the daughter of the late, Beryl and Verna (Loy) Montgomery. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, James M. Thompson; a granddaughter, Jackie...

David Allen Raymer

David Allen Raymer

Jul 11, 2017

David Allen Raymer, 85, of Hagerstown, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Somerford Place. Born July 23, 1931 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Joseph Allen and Mildred (Davis) Raymer. David served in the U.S. Navy and with the U.S. Marines in Korea in 1951 and 1952 as a Hospital Corpsman. He was a life...

Brittnie Marie Polm

Brittnie Marie Polm

Jul 9, 2017

Brittnie Marie Polm, 24, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully Sunday, July 9, 2017, at home. Born Wednesday, July 22, 1992, in Gaithersburg, Md., she was the daughter of Mr. Anthony Privette and Ms. Sandra K. Polm of Rockville, Md. She is survived by her mother; her children, Rayshon Polm, Jamere Washington and Jayda Washington; brothers, Mr. Charles A. Polm...

Edward Ralph Glenn, Sr.

Edward Ralph Glenn, Sr.

Jul 7, 2017

Edward Ralph Glenn, Sr., 92, of Hagerstown, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Meritus Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born March 12, 1925 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Ezra and Annie (Swope) Glenn. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by one...

Frank Marvin Hawks

Frank Marvin Hawks

Jul 6, 2017

Frank Marvin Hawks, 75, of Hagerstown, passed away, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at his home. Born August 14, 1941 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Leslie Clements Hawks, Sr. and Ethel Irene (Hawbaker) Hawks. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by,five brothers, Paul Hawks, John Hawks, Albert "Bill" Hawks, Leslie C. Hawks,...

Ruth Eleanor Foltz

Ruth Eleanor Foltz

Jul 5, 2017

Ruth Eleanor Foltz, 100, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Homewood at Williamsport. Born October 8, 1916 in Danville, Virginia she was the daughter of the late, George Albert Grogan, Sr. and Bessie Emma (Scearce) Grogan. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Martin L. "Marty" Foltz,...