All Obituaries

Mrs. Peggy Lee Reed Thompson, 88, of Hagerstown, fondly known as “Big Mamma”, died Friday night, August 23, 2019, at Doey’s Hospice House.  She was the wife of the late Stacy L. Thompson, Jr. Born October 10, 1931, at Georgetown Hospital, Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late Bruce Lee and Nellie Neal Ridenour Reed. Peggy was a member of Carmody Hills Baptist Church, Capitol Heights; and Past President of the Rankin Circle Choir. She is survived by...

Mr. Joseph Jesse Donovan, 45, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at his residence.  He was the husband of Mrs. Taylor Allison Hale Donovan, his wife of over a year. Born March 19, 1974, in Edmonds, Washington, he was the son of John Anthony Donovan of Nevada, and the late Carol Ann Kornheiser Donovan.  He attended trade schools in the fields of welding and massage therapy. Joseph lived in various states during his life and operated a tattoo studio in...

Mr. Philp G. Goldman, 86, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, peacefully at his residence.  He was the husband of Mrs. Janet Goldman. Born March 18, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, he was son of the late Solly and Evelyn Goldman.  He received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from NYU in 1955. Mr. Goldman worked at RCA Astro Electronic Division in New Jersey as a Lead Engineer; as a Stock Broker for Shearson Hammill in Jersey City, NJ; as an Inventory...

Mrs. Erma June Albright, 93, of Hagerstown, died Thursday evening, August 29, 2019, at the Village at Robinwood, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of the late Melvin Vernon Albright, who preceded her in death on January 25, 1999. Born June 8, 1926, in Carlos, Maryland, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Bella Stevenson Speir. Mrs. Albright was employed with as a Physical Therapy Aide with Washington County Hospital and Ryan Physical Therapy, Hagerstown. She was a member of...

Mrs. Beatice Joan “JoAnn” Renner Babington, 82, of Hagerstown, died early Monday, August 26, at Doey’s Hospice House, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of Mr. Grayson R. Babington, her husband of 61 years.   Born January 16, 1937, in Hagerstown, she was a daughter of the late Albert Herman and Irene Rebecca Provard Renner.  She was a 1954 graduate of Hagerstown High School.   JoAnn was employed with Legalon Clothing as a cutter; had served as bookkeeper...

Mr. Philp G. Goldman, 86, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, peacefully at his residence.  He was the husband of Mrs. Janet Goldman. Born March 18, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, he was son of the late Solly and Evelyn Goldman.  He received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from NYU in 1955. Mr. Goldman worked at RCA Astro Electronic Division in New Jersey as a Lead Engineer; as a Stock Broker for Shearson Hammill in Jersey City, NJ; as an Inventory...

Mrs. Shirley Ann Miller, 70, of Greencastle, died Wednesday night, July 10, 2019, at her residence.  She was the wife of Mr. Donald L. Miller, Sr., her husband of 55 years. Born, December 30, 1948, in Hagerstown, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Ellsworth and Ethel Jacqoline Zimmerman Loveless.  She was employed with Stationery House, Hagerstown. Besides her husband, Shirley is survived by her children Donald Miller, Jr. and wife Laura, Mary Briggs and husband Gary, Patricia...

Mrs. Clara Julia “Clare” Cutsail Claggett, 69, of Williamsport, died early Sunday morning, June 23, 2019, at Doey’s Hosice House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of Mr. Aubrey Albert “Herman” Claggett, Jr. Born August 30, 1949, in Montevue Hospital, Frederick, she was a daughter of the late Harvey Sylvester, Jr., and Clara Julia Wagner Cutsail.  She graduated from Govenor Thomas Johnson High School, Frederick, in 1968, and...

Mrs. Sydell Thrope, 90, of Boca Raton, Florida, and formerly a long time resident of Hagerstown, died Monday morning, April 15, 2019, at her home in Boca Raton.  She was the wife of Dr. Norman N. Thrope, her husband of 62 years who preceded her in death in 2014. Born March 19, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Samuel and Yetta  Granet.  She was a graduate of Hunter College in New York. She was a member of Congregation B’nai Abraham, Hagerstown; and was...

Miss Arvella Leatrice Snyder, 95, of Hagerstown, died suddenly late Wednesday night, February 20, 2019, at Meritus Medical Center. Born December 13, 1923, in West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Blaine and Eva Laura Martin Snyder. She graduated from Hagerstown High School. Miss Snyder worked in the Hagerstown area and may best be remembered for her work with Fairchild Industries, and the South End A&P Store. She was a long time member of The Presbyterian Church of...