All Obituaries

Mr. Dale Gene Nemcek, Sr., 73, of Martinsburg, and formerly of Hagerstown, died early Friday morning, November 6, 2020, at Berkeley County Medical Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia.  He was the husband of Mrs. Ethel A. Sheppard Nemcek, his wife of 42 years.   Born July 6, 1947, in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Julian J., Sr., and Irene Menerva Littles Nemcek.   Dale was last employed with Maryland Paper Company, Williamsport.   He greatly enjoyed hunting and...

Mr. William Robert “Bob” Poole, 92, of Hagerstown, a resident of Washington County since 1929, died Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2020, at Doey’s House of Hospice of Washington County.  He was the husband of the late Rita May Fulks Poole, who preceded him in death in 2006.   Born December 31, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late William Lester and Daisy Virginia Galliher Poole.   A welder by trade, Bob worked for New York Central Iron Works and the...

Mrs. Shirley Mae Socks Stephens, 83, of Halfway, died peacefully Monday, October 12, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Lauren L. Stephens, her beloved husband who died July 21, 2020. Born April 14, 1937, in Hagerstown, she was a daughter of the late William Frederick and Effie Mae Gossard Socks.  She graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1955; and was the co-founder and owner of Stephens Excavating Company, which she operated...

Mr. Alan Franklin “Al” Shafer, 42, of Hagerstown, passed away suddenly, Friday, October 9, 2020, at his residence.  He was the husband of Mrs. Amber M. Starr, whom he married in 2009.   Born June 26, 1978, in Hagerstown, he was the son of Sharon L. Shafer of Hagerstown.  He was a 1996 graduate of South Hagerstown High School.   Alan had many jobs, such as security, DJ, school bus driver, but one of his favorite jobs was working for his family at Collins...

Mrs. Arlene G. Cohan Greenberg, 95, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday evening, October 18, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of the late Jesse Greenberg, who preceded her in death in March 1995.   Born March 29, 1925, in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Max and Beatrice Cohan.   Arlene was a graduate of Hunter College, New York City, and taught elementary school for over 30 years with a...

Ms. Braylena Marie Socks, 21, of Clear Spring, died suddenly Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her residence.   Born May 14, 1999, in Washington County, she was a daughter of Bobbie Jo Stover of Clear Spring and Samuel S. Socks, Sr. of Hagerstown.  She graduated from Clear Spring High School in 2016.   Braylena, known fondly by many as Buggy, was a “smile maker.”  She very much enjoyed  spoiling and being with younger children; and was always available to...

Dr. Clovis M. Snyder, 90, a local allergist who served our community for over 30 years, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, October 1, 2020, at his residence.  He was the husband of Mrs. Janet Snyder, his wife of 64 years.   Born May 7, 1930, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Judge Harry E. and Vera M. Snively Snyder.   Dr. Snyder graduated from Hagerstown High School, Washington & Lee University, and University of Maryland School of Medicine.  He...

Mr. Lawrence Theodore Upperman, 87, of Hagerstown, died early Wednesday morning, September 30, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Esther Marie Mummert Upperman, his wife of 52 years, who preceded him in death on September 29, 2014.   Born August 12, 1933, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late John Leroy, Sr., and Mary Lucy Wolfe Upperman.   Lawrence was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp who served during...

Mr. Charles Franklin Thomas, 79, of Hancock, and formerly of Hagerstown, died Thursday morning, August 13, 2020, at his son’s residence.  He was the husband of the late Mrs. Vedeania Beverly “Dee” Thomas, his wife of 49 years, who died February 17, 2018.   Born July 28, 1941, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Inez Higgs Thomas.   Charles worked was employed with Bonded Applicators Roofing Company,...

Ms. Anna “Jeane” Shindle, 80, of Williamsport, fondly know as “Nan” by some, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.   Born April 25, 1940, in Williamsport, the youngest of eight, she was a daughter of the late Roy McKinley and Charlotte Mae Clark Robinson.  She graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1958.   Jeane began her career as a switchboard operator at Sears Roebuck and retired as an...