Obituaries
Theresa Marie Wampler Poffenberger
Jan 29, 2025
Ms. Theresa Marie Wampler Poffenberger, 64, of Hagerstown, died suddenly early Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Hagerstown.
Born March 3, 1960, in Washington, District of Columbia, she was a daughter of Marie Bernadette Beavers Wampler of Hagerstown, and the late William Freeman Wampler
Theresa had worked with for the Herald Mail for nearly 30 years as a contract hauler. Additionally, she had...
James Carl Johnson
Jan 28, 2025
Mr. James Carl Johnson, 67, of Frederick, died on Tuesday, January 28, in Frederick.
Born September 8, 1957, in Baltimore, he was a son of Wanda Iline Call Kibler, formerly of Hagerstown and currently of Walkersville, and the late Marco Edward Johnson. He was a graduate of Francis Scott Key High School, Union Bridge.
Carl, as he was fondly known by friends,...
Margaret Charlotte King Chamberlain
Jan 17, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Charlotte King Chamberlain, 77, of Hagerstown, died suddenly Friday, January 17, 2025, at her Hagerstown residence. She was the wife of the late Glenn Charles Chamberlain, who preceded her in death on April 24, 1998.
Born March 4, 1947, in Washington County, she was a daughter of the late Peter Paul Vincenta and Olca Mae Tosten King.
Margaret had formerly...
Ernest Justin Roberts
Jan 9, 2025
Mr. Ernest Justin Roberts, 68, of Hagerstown, fondly known by many as Ernie or Pap, died Thursday evening, January 9, 2025, at his residence. He was the husband of Mrs. Glenda Sue Potter Roberts, his wife of almost 41 years.
Born November 14, 1956, in Hagerstown, he was a son of the late Quentin Edward and Ruth Elizabeth Thompson Roberts. He...
Wilbur Roy "Fuzz" Tosten, Sr.
Jan 1, 2025
Mr. Wilbur Roy "Fuzz" Tosten, Sr., 76, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday afternoon January 1, 2025, at Complete Care at Hagerstown. He was the husband of Lorrata Mae Wright Tosten, his wife of three years.
Born August 13, 1948, in Hagerstown, he was a son of the late Guy Albertus, Sr., and Elizabeth May Henson Tosten. He attended Williamsport High School.
Fuzz previously...
Rodger Frederick "Rodge" Bowers
Dec 28, 2024
Mr. Rodger Frederick Bowers, 78, of Hagerstown, passed away surrounded by his family early Saturday evening, December 28, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown. He is the husband of Mrs. Andrea Jean Hedges Bowers, his wife of 50 years.
Born July 15, 1946, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Jack Alvin and Ella Geraldine McAllen Bowers. He...
Ruth Victoria Scherrer Davis
Dec 26, 2024
Ruth Victoria Davis, 96, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Gordon Lee Davis, her husband of 62 years who preceded her in death on February 12, 2015.
Ruth was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to the Reverend Daniel Paul Scherrer and Hazel Clark Scherrer....
Dennis Wayne "Denny" Wisner
Oct 19, 2024
Mr. Dennis Wayne "Denny" Wisner, 69, of Hagerstown MD, died Saturday evening, Oct. 19, at his home. He was surrounded by loved ones during his final moments. Born August 4, 1955, he was a son of the late Charles Wisner Sr. and Mary Ellen Lenhart Wisner of Frederick MD.
Mr. Wisner had been a warehouse manager at National Geographic in Gaithersburg...
Ethel Lavetia Crockett Dixon
Oct 17, 2024
Ms. Ethel Lavetia Crockett Dixon, 69, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her residence.
Born December 19, 1954, in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the late James Andrew Crockett, Sr., and Ethel Ball Crockett.
Ethel was a social worker having worked in Baltimore, and Virginia.
She had a wide variety of interests and activities she enjoyed. From gardening and tending...
Pennie Marie Daffner
Oct 16, 2024
Ms. Pennie Marie Imes Quick Campbell Daffner, 42, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her residence.
Born December 24, 1981, in Baltimore, she was a daughter of the Mrs. Patricia Ann Marston Imes, of Hagerstown, and the late Eugene Franklin Imes.
Pennie was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her children, David M....
Cody Nicholas Reed Sensenig
Oct 16, 2024
Mr. Cody Nicholas Reed Sensenig, 20, of Tuscarora, died suddenly Wednesday evening, October 16, 2024, in Frederick County.
Born April 29, 2004, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, he was a son of the Kelly Nicholas Sensenig, and the late Cindy Sue Reed Sensenig, who preceded him in death in May, 2024.
Cody graduated from Tuscarora High School in May, 2022.
He was currently...
Xavier Jace "Zay" Smith
Oct 12, 2024
Mr. Xavier Jace "Zay" Smith, 20, of Hagerstown, and more recently of Kearneysville, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.
Born December 1, 2003, he was the son of Kaylin Marie Smith of Hagerstown, and a son of the late Kevin Gedeon, who died in August, 2019.
He enjoyed fishing; music; football, especially watching the Baltimore...
John Evans "Jack" Lake
Oct 12, 2024
John “Jack” E. Lake, 93, of Hagerstown, passed away on Saturday evening, October 12, 2024, in Sidney, Ohio. Jack was the loving husband of the late Doris E. Lake, his wife for more than 63 years.
Born on July 20, 1931, in Salina, New York, Jack was the son of the late Ellis R. Lake and Dorothy E. Lewis.
Jack entered the...
Gary Menold Bollinger
Oct 9, 2024
Mr. Gary Menold Bollinger, 76, of Baltimore, died early Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 2024, at Hagerstown Health Care.
Born August 29, 1948, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William A. and Irma M. King Bollinger. He was a graduate of Baltimore City College High School.
After serving in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division, Gary began...
Time Osereme Aigbe
Aug 23, 2024
Mr. Time Osereme Aigbe, 38, of College Park, died Friday, August 23, 2024, at his residence.
Born on May 2, 1986 in California, he was the son of Sunday A. and Doris I. Aigbe of Hagerstown.Time had attended the University of Maryland, College Park, and the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C., where he received a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering...
Jeanne Blanche Gayrard Jacobs
Aug 19, 2024
Jeanne Blanche Jacobs, 98, of Hagerstown, died peacefully on August 19, 2024 after a full and well-lived life and just weeks before she would have celebrated her 99th birthday. Her remarkable and memorable life spanned two continents and almost a century. A woman of grace, charm, discipline, determination and moral courage, Jeanne Jacobs was truly a woman of valor.
Jeanne was...
Donald Edward "Don" Campbell
Aug 10, 2024
Mr. Donald Edward Campbell, 77, of Hagerstown passed away late Saturday afternoon, August 10, 2024, surrounded by family at his residence. He was the husband of Mrs. Patricia Jane Stotelmyer Campbell, his wife of 46 years.
Born July 3, 1947, in Hagerstown, he was the only child of the late Perry Ashby and Mildred Duke Thomas Campbell. He graduated from South...
Sonja Louise Berger Davis
Jul 24, 2024
Mrs. Sonja Louise Berger Davis, 86. of Hagerstown, fondly known as “Soni”, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday morning, July 24, 2024, at Williamsport Retirement Village. She was the wife of Mr. Robert Lee Davis, her husband of 46 years.
Born on July 24, 1938, at home in Hagerstown, near Leitersburg, she a daughter of the late Ralph Edward...
Vivian Keadle Hyde
Jul 16, 2024
Mrs. Vivian Keadle Hyde, 101, of Hagerstown, died late Tuesday night, July 16, 2024, at Williamsport Retirement Village. She was the wife of the late James L. Hyde, who she married on January 24, 1946, and who died on November 27, 2004.
Born August 1, 1922, in Myersville, she was a daughter of the late Orville E. and Edna Routzahn Keadle.
Mrs....
Ira William Brown
Jul 10, 2024
Mr. Ira William Brown, 66, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Mrs. Jimayne L. Shank Brown, his wife of 19 years.
Born January 1, 1958, in Philadelphia, he was a son of Muhammad Abdullah of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the late Rosa M. Cade Brown. He was a veteran of the United States...


