All Obituaries

Mr. Robert Eugene “Bob” Malott, 95, a longtime resident  of Williamsport, and Ringgold, died peacefully, Friday morning, July 2, 2021, at Doey’s House, Hospice of Washington County.  He was the husband of the late Mary Lois Malott, who preceded him in death on November 13, 2010.   Born April 21, 1926, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late David and Emma Bennett Malott.  He was a United States Navy Veteran who proudly served on the USS Hancock...

Mr. Thomas G. Berry, 89, of Rohrersville, died suddenly at his home Monday, June 21, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Jacquelin Howard Berry, who preceded him in death on October 19, 2018.  He was granted his hope to live out his life on the farm he loved for 45 years.   Born April 20, 1932, in Hagerstown, he was a son of the late Helen Berry.  Thomas attended Hagerstown High School where he is listed as graduating in auto shop.  He went into the U.S Army...

Ms. Sara Renee Nelson, 41, of Frederick, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021.   Born June 5, 1980, in Las Vegas, Nevada, she was a daughter of the Gary Wayne Nelson of Martinsburg, and Susan Elaine Sigler of Hagerstown.   In addition to her parents, Sara is survived by sisters Gina Marie Nelson and husband Jason of Portugal, and Michelle Lynn Nelson of Buckeystown; and her nephew Blake Montgomery, also of Buckeystown; as well as by several aunts, uncles and cousins.   The...

Mr. Kenneth Ivison Raynor, 56, of Hagerstown, died early Saturday morning, May 8, 2021, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. Born January 6, 1965, in Patchogue, Long Island, New York, he was a son of the late Gilbert Sidney and Marion Carter Becken Raynor.  He graduated from Eastport High School in 1983 and received an Associate’s degree in Accounting from Suffolk County Community College.  He was attending the University of Buffalo when his father became ill and he left...

Mr. Paul Edward Lutz, 91, a lifelong resident of Middletown, until recently becoming a resident of Williamsport, died peacefully late Friday morning, December 4, 2020, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Mrs. Arvella J. Bowman Lutz, his wife over of 64 years.   Born March 30, 1929, at home in Middletown, he was a son of the late Phillip and Carrie Ford Lutz.  He was raised on his family’s farm in Middletown and attended Middletown High School,...

Mr. Orville Edward Mitchell, 82, of Williamsport, died early Thursday morning, May 6, 2021, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of the late Pauline Annie Eshelman Mitchell, who preceded him in death in 1981. Born June 18, 1938, at home in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Daniel Frederick, Sr. and Marion E. Mitchell.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Mitchell had previously worked with Reynolds and Reynolds, formerly Arnold Graphics...

Mrs. Carolyn Lee Lloyd Elliott, 69, of Hagerstown, died early Sunday morning, March 28, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of the late Russell Elliott, who preceded her in death in April, 2009. Born February 8, 1952, in Wiley Ford, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn Lloyd. Carolyn was a graduate of Ridgeley High School (West Virginia.) She served as a dietary aide in local nursing homes. Surviving are her step-children Judith,...

Mr. George Richard Henson, 98, of Maugansville, died Tuesday morning, March 30, 2021, at Doey’s House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown.   He was the husband of Levena M. Henson, his loving wife of 62 years who preceded him in death in March,...

Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth Staley, 112, of Hagerstown, died Sunday morning, March 28, 2021, at Williamsport Retirement Village, Williamsport.  She was the wife of the late Fern Roscoe Staley, her husband of 53 years who preceded her in death on April 14, 1988. Born June 8, 1908, in Halfway, she was a daughter of the late Eva Laura Martin Snyder and step-father, Clarence Blaine Snyder. Mrs. Staley worked with Southern Shoe Company, Fairchild Aircraft Company, and L&B Hat Shop, all of...

Mr. Donald Edward Poper, 73, of Hagerstown, died early Thursday morning, January 21, 2021, at Doeys House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown.   Born March 13, 1947, in Hagerstown, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Mildred L. Summers Poper.  He was a veteran of the United States military.   Donald was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of training thoroughbred race horses.   Surviving is his sister Joyce.   Besides his parents, he was preceded in...