Obituaries
Dr. Robert Edward Weiss
Feb 20, 2024
Dr. Robert Edward “Bob” Weiss, 72, of Hagerstown, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was the husband of Barbara Livov Weiss.
Born October 28, 1951, in Hagerstown, he was a son of the late Bernard and Gloria Denton Weiss
Bob served his community as a pediatrician for 36 years.
He was a dedicated member of B’nai Abraham synagogue, singing in the choir,...
Harry Reginel "Reggie" DeChalus
Feb 9, 2024
Mr. Harry Reginel DeChalus, 87, of Hagerstown, Maryland, and formerly of Gaithersburg, Maryland, fondly known to many as “Reggie”, died Friday evening February 9, 2024, at Hagerstown Health Care Center. He was the husband of Mrs. Catherine Marie Browder DeChalus, his wife of 66 years. Born July 18, 1936, in the Bronx, New York City, New York, he was a son...
Troy Eugene Shelton
Feb 2, 2024
Mr. Troy Eugene Shelton, 33, of Hagerstown, died Friday, February 2, 2024, in Hagerstown.
Born July 25, 1991, in Montgomery County, he was the son of Thomas Shelton, and the late Allison Samantha Herbert.
Troy worked cooking and in landscaping. He may best be remembered cooking at the Waffle House on Sharpsburg Pike.
He was of the Christian Faith.
Surviving are Troy’s siblings Kevin...
Larry Edward Welch, Sr.
Jan 26, 2024
Mr. Larry Edward Welch, Sr., 78, of Hagerstown, known to many as "Loop Loop", died Friday morning, January 26, 2024, at Doey's House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown.
Born January 2, 1946, he was a son of the late Raymond Ellsworth, Sr., and Hazel Louise Fogle Welch.
Earlier in his life, Larry worked with various area construction companies. Later, he used his...
Shirley Ann Whitmore Vance
Jan 12, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Ann Whitmore Vance, 86, of Hagerstown, died early Friday morning, January 12, 2024, at Sterling Care – South Mountain, Boonsboro. She was the wife Joseph Phillip Vance, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1990.
Born on May 15, 1936, in Washington County, she was a daughter of the late Cyrus Andrew and Margaret Catherine Shank Whitmore.
Mrs. Vance worked...
Judith Kay "Judi" Fuller Monard
Jan 11, 2024
Mrs. Judith “Judi” Kay Monard (Fuller), 78, of Hagerstown, formerly of Prince Frederick, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was the wife of the late James Thomas “Tom” Monard, who proceeded her in death in 2006.
Judi was born on September 13, 1945, in Princeton, WV, to the late Aut Junior Fuller, Sr., and the late Nellie Irene Hillman...
Robin Joan Gelfand Handler
Dec 23, 2023
Mrs. Robin Joan Gelfand Handler, 70, of Hagerstown, died suddenly Saturday evening, December 23, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of Mr. David Louis Handler, her husband of 47 years.
Born June 16, 1953, in Queens, New York, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lottie Braunstein Gelfand.
Robin was a member of...
Kayla Marie Andujar
Dec 17, 2023
Ms. Kayla Marie Andujar, of Hagerstown, died suddenly early Sunday morning, December 17, 2023, in Baltimore.
Born January 23, 1991, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Mr. Victor Manuel Andujar, and Mrs. Carrie Marie Swope Malonado, of Hagerstown.
Kayla was of the Islamic faith.
Surviving, besides her mother, are siblings Harrison Miller of...
Dixie Jean Hockenberry Lushbaugh
Nov 29, 2023
Mrs. Dixie Jean Hockenberry Lushbaugh, 83, of Hagerstown, fondly known by many as " Miss Dixie," died early Wednesday afternoon, November 29, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of Mr. Charles Ronald “Ronnie” Lushbaugh, her husband of 62 years,
Born May 16, 1940, on Hospital Hill, Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Raphael Benedict...
Jean Older Hector
Oct 31, 2023
Mr. Jean Older Hector70, of Hagerstown, died Monday evening, October 31, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.
Mr. Hector was born on June 21, 1953, in Haiti. He retired from the banking industry in his native country.
Surviving are his children, Addline Hector of Hagerstown, Amilca Hector of New York City, and Michelaine Hector of Hagerstown; and...
Gerald Franklin "Frank" Karn
Oct 29, 2023
Mr. Gerald Franklin "Frank" Karn, 74, of Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Frederick, passed away early Sunday evening, October 29, 2023, at Somerford Place, Hagerstown, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was the husband of Darla Snurr Karn, his wife of nearly 48 years.
Born June 21, 1949, in Baltimore, he was son of the...
David Gregory Wetzel
Oct 29, 2023
Mr. David Gregory Wetzel, 66, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, died Sunday morning, October 29, 2023, at ALIVE Assisted Living, Mount Airy. He was the loving husband of his wife to whom he was truly devoted, the late Antoinette “Toni” Deeb Wetzel, who preceded him in death in 2007.
Born January 8, 1957, in Baltimore, he was a son...
Otto Cameron Wiegand, Jr.
Oct 27, 2023
Mr. Otto Cameron Wiegand, Jr., 81, of Hagerstown, and formerly of Sharpsburg, and North Carolina, died late Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at Doey’s House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown. He was the husband of Mrs Catherine “Cathy” Poropatic, his wife of forty-two years.
Fondly known as "Cameron" or "Cam" by many, he was born August 19, 1942,...
Miguel Angel Berrios Burgos
Oct 23, 2023
Mr. Miguel Angel Berrios Burgos, 89, of Hagerstown, died late Monday evening, October 23, 2023, at Doey's House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown. He was the husband of Mrs. Claribel Solari, his wife of 46 years.
Born June 20, 1934, in Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Santos Berrios and Rosa Burgos.
Prior to retirement, Miguel worked...
Violet Lucille Emory Monninger
Oct 23, 2023
Mrs. Violet Lucille Emory Monninger, 86, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, and formerly of Hagerstown, died late evening, Monday, October 23, 2023, at Inpatient Hospice House of Hospice Of The Panhandle, Kearneysville, West Virginia. She was the wife of the late Robert Lee Monninger, who preceded her in death on December 30, 2006.
Born April 3, 1937, in Pen Mar, she...
Baggie Tex Christmas
Sep 26, 2023
Mr. Baggie Tex Christmas, 89, of Hagerstown, and formerly of New Jersey, died very early Tuesday morning, September 26, 2923, at Autumn Lake Healthcare of Arcola, Silver Spring. He was the husband of Nancy Owinnie Williams Christmas, his wife of 58 years whom he married in April,1965.
Born on June 6, 1934, in Warren County, North Carolina, he was a...
Emmajane Louise Shipley
Sep 23, 2023
Ms. Emmajane Louise Shipley, 56, of Sharpsburg, passed away Saturday morning, September 23, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.
Born February 2, 1967, in Frederick, she was a daughter of the late Donald Eugene and Margaret Louise Robbie Eckenrode.
Ms. Shipley was a private in home care aide last working with MustardSeed Health Care Services LLC, Frederick.
Surviving are her...
David Wayne Rauth
Sep 13, 2023
Mr. David Wayne Rauth, 68, of Hagerstown, died early Tuesday morning, September 13, 2023, at Doey’s House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown. He was the husband of the late Nancy Lee Forsythe Rauth, who preceded him in death February 28, 2023.
Born November 30, 1954, in Hagerstown, David was a son of the late Albert Valentine, Sr, and...
Rickard Alton "Rick" Segler
Aug 20, 2023
Mr. Rickard Alton “Rick” Segler, 74, of Tampa, Florida, died Late Sunday afternoon, August 20, at Sterling Care South Mountain, Boonsboro.
Born January 3, 1949, in Tampa, he was a son of the late Alton and Doris Rutkin Segler.
As a young boy, Rick with his family resided in Albany, Georgia. Later he returned to Tampa, and...
Frederick Daniel Fischer
Aug 9, 2023
Mr. Frederick Daniel Fisher, 69, of Hagerstown, died late Wednesday evening, August 9, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of Debra Ann Kelley Fischer, whom he married on December 16, 2011.
Born July 30, 1954, in Baltimore, he was a son of John Peter D’Angelo of Baltimore.
He had worked with Hagerstown Flooring, Xerxes Corporation,...