Obituaries
Judy Ann Guhr
Sep 9, 2025
Judy Ann Guhr, 83, of Williamsport, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Williamsport Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Born May 25, 1942, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lee Judd and Helen (Strock) Betts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Lester Betts, and her husband, John...
Kelly Gilmore Reed, II
Sep 6, 2025
Kelly Gilmore Reed, II, 76, of Falling Waters, WV, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Born on October 26, 1948, he was the son of the late Kelly Reed, I, and Wanda (Nokes) Reed.
Kelly was employed at East Alcoa until he retired after 33 years. He had also worked as a dental technician. Cars were always an interest of...
Ricky Elvin Taylor
Sep 5, 2025
Ricky Elvin Taylor, 71, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home.
Born August 28, 1953 in Hagerstown he was the son of the late, Harold E. and Margaret E. (Metz) Taylor. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Taylor; one brother, Bobby Taylor and two sisters, his twin,...
LaVerne Edna Henesy
Sep 5, 2025
LaVerne Edna (Buhrman) Henesy, 81, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at The Village of Luther Ridge in Chambersburg, PA.
Born April 12, 1944, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late H. Elmer Buhrman Sr. and Edna Mary (Bumbaugh) Buhrman.
LaVerne was retired from Regency/Stationary House in Hagerstown, where she had worked as a...
Ronald Alfred Conrad
Sep 4, 2025
Ronald Alfred Conrad, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on September 4, 2025. Born on February 19, 1940, he was the son of the late William Conrad and Clara (Sanders) Conrad.
Ron graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1958. He retired from Mack Trucks and went on to work in sales for Oliver Homes and finally Conrad Homes. He was an...
Keith Lynn Bowen
Sep 4, 2025
Keith Lynn Bowen, 69, of Boonsboro, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025 at his home.
Born February 17, 1956, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Lynn Eugene Bowen and Dorothy Jane (Harp) Dundus of Hagerstown.
Keith graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1974. He worked as a Disney World Cast Member for 6 years. Later, he worked...
Howard Upton "Poppy" Baker, Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
Howard Upton "Poppy" Baker, Jr., 71, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born June 3, 1954 in Bethesda, Md., he was the son of the late, Howard Upton Baker, Sr. and Hazel (Hurst) Baker. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Baker.
Howard grew...
Robert Thomas Slate, Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Robert T. “Bob” Slate, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 29, 2025 at age 95. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert T. and Kathleen Martin Slate.
He attended St. Mary Catholic School, and was employed by Canteen from 1955 until his retirement in...
Terry Michael Plunkett
Aug 29, 2025
Terry M. Plunkett, age 64, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. Born on August 11, 1961, in York, PA, and raised in Hagerstown, MD, Terry was the son of the late Donald Plunkett and Rosalie (Krebs) Plunkett.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Kathy (Harp) Plunkett; his son, Nathaniel Plunkett, and fiancée Arin;...
John D. Beard
Aug 29, 2025
John D. Beard, 85 passed away on August 29, 2025, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on April 5, 1940, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Allen J. and Mary D. (Eyler) Beard.
During his high school years, he attended Hagerstown High. John was a self-employed dairy farmer for 20 years in the Boonsboro MD area. He...
Thelma Louise Summers
Aug 28, 2025
Thelma Louise Summers, 74, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2024. Born on January 20, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William Cavey, Sr. and Mary Johnson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Summers; brother, Tom Cavey; and son-in-law Timothy Shafer.
Thelma was a caring soul who loved helping...
Sue Campbell Barrett
Aug 25, 2025
Sue Campbell Barrett, of Feasterville, PA passed away on August 25, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband, James Henry Barrett, three sons, Scott, David, and Nathan and her sister Mary Cole. She had seven grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Sue was involved in various civic and non profit organizations. She served on the Neshaminy School...
Debra Ann Rollison
Aug 25, 2025
Debra Ann Rollison, born on November 28, 1954, in Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland, on August 25, 2025. Born on November 28, 1954, in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late William "Bill" Oscar Myers and Mary Dixie Myers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Gary R. Hahne
Aug 24, 2025
Gary R. Hahne, 78, of Williamsport, MD, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Born on April 9, 1947, he was the son of the late Raymond Hahne and Norma (Green) Hahne.
Gary graduated from Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, MD, and earned his associate’s degree from Allegheny Community College. He retired from the State of Maryland after 30 years...
Barry Wayne Baker
Aug 21, 2025
Barry Wayne Baker, 67, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.
Born December 12, 1957, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Dorothy E. (Brown) Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Baker.
Barry was a 1976...
Linda Storme (Gale) Starkey
Aug 21, 2025
Linda Storme (Gale) Starkey, 77, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025 at Village Crossing Assisted Living in Frederick, Maryland.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry Starkey, Jr.; her parents Rodney Gale and Bernice (Gale) Sabins; her infant brother, Dodge Gale; and her beloved sister, Shawn (Gale) Bisson.
She is survived by her two children: son Christopher Todd...
Michael Jay Webb
Aug 20, 2025
Michael Jay Webb, 73, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025.
Born on February 2, 1952, Michael was a graduate of Gaithersburg High School and Salisbury University. A natural entrepreneur, he dedicated his career to building businesses with creativity and determination.
Michael was a devoted husband to his wife, Tracey Darrow Webb, and a loving father to Andrew Webb...
Raymond Herbert Larsen
Aug 20, 2025
Raymond Herbert “Poppy” Larsen, 94, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025. Born on January 2, 1931, in Warren, Pennsylvania, he was the cherished son of Burdena Marcia Kershner and Herbert Raymond Larsen.
Ray met the love of his life, Patricia McCarthy, at a local ice cream shop, and the two were married on June 6, 1953. Together,...
Marci Anna Phelps
Aug 17, 2025
Marci Anna Phelps, 48, of Hagerstown, passed away, Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Born February 8, 1977, in Silver Spring, Md., she was the daughter of the late, Richard and Jean (Van Zile) Lease. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her loving husband of 22 years, Christopher W. "Chris" Phelps.
Marci was full of love, energy, and...
Jesus Castaneda Barcelona
Aug 16, 2025
Jesus Castaneda Barcelona, 99, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center.
Born on October 14, 1925, in Balian, Pontevedra, Capiz, Philippines, he was the son of the late Leon and Tomasia (Castaneda) Barcelona.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years, Leonisa Tan Barcelona, his son...