Obituaries

Oct 22, 2022

Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Clatterbuck Walker, 69, of Hagerstown, fondly known as “Sue,” passed away early Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2022, surrounded by her family at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of Mr. Gary Lee Walker, her husband of 47 years.

Born March 31, 1953, in Washington, District of Columbia, she was a daughter of...

Oct 20, 2022

Mr. Justin Palmer Godwin, 41, of Hagerstown, known by some as "Ghost" or "Justify", died Thursday evening, October 20, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Crystal Lynn Yerkie/Godwin, his wife of two years.

Born October 18, 1981, in Hagerstown, he was a son of Keith Godwin, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, and the...

Oct 17, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald L. “Ron” Young, 75 of Hagerstown, and formerly of Frederick, announce that he passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Karen Young, his wife of 46 years.

Born June 2, 1947, in Frederick, he...

Oct 16, 2022

Mrs. Gloria Jean Francis Lease, 76, of Hagerstown, died Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Doey's House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of the late Charles Edward Lease, Sr., who preceded her in death in June, 2004.

Born March 21, 1946, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Orville Francis and Sally...

Sep 17, 2022

Mr. William M. ”Bill” Anderson, 98, of Hagerstown, died early Saturday morning, September 17, 2022, at Brookdale Senor Living, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Mrs. Mary Alice Binkley Anderson, his wife of 71 years.

Born November 28, 1923, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Samuel Isaac and Grace Mae Warrenfeltz Anderson.

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Sep 3, 2022

Mr. James Morris Guyer, Jr., fondly known as “Jim”, 76, of Hagerstown, died suddenly early Saturday morning, September 3, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Mrs. Betty Louise Mills Guyer, his wife of 58 years.

Born April 5, 1946, he was a son of the late James Morris, Sr., and Clara Lena...

Jul 16, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Christina (Cordell) Abrecht, 80, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022, at Julia Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following several years of declining health.  She was the wife of the late Gene William Abrecht who she was married to for 52 years. They spent 36 years of their life in Middletown, before moving to Hagerstown. Libby’s last...

Jun 11, 2022

Mrs. Fern Weidhorn Cunningham, 66, of Smithsburg, died Saturday evening, June 11, 2022, at her residence.  She was the wife of Mr. Joseph Joachime Cunningham, her husband of 41 years.

Born November 17, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Albert and Irene Weidhorn.

She was a member of Congregation B'Nai Abraham,...

May 21, 2022

Fred Kramer, age 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in Hagerstown on May 21, 2022. Born on September 22, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York, he and his wife Renee moved to Hagerstown in 1952, fell in love with Washington County, and never left. Fred is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Renee, his brother...

Apr 15, 2022

Mr. Charles Robert “Bob” Swain, 95, of Hagerstown, died early Friday morning, April 15, 2022, at Martinsburg (WV) VA Medical Center.  He was the husband of Betty Iline Poffenberger Swain who preceded him in death on March 17, 2018.

Born May 23, 1926, in Boonsboro, he was the son of the late Garrrott Mortimer and Margaret Imogene...

Apr 6, 2022

Mrs. Cynthia Georgette "Peep" Reed Lowe, 70, of Walkersville, died Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2022, at Frederick (MD) Health.  She was the wife of the late Anthony Grant Buttry Lowe, Sr., who preceded her in death in February, 1977.

Born September 11, 1951, in Olney, she was a daughter of the late Herman Leroy, Sr., and Mary...

Mar 28, 2022

Mrs. Gertrude Elizabeth “Gertie” Ausherman Morningstar, 96, of Hagerstown, died Monday, March 28, 2022 at her residence.  She was the wife of the late George Edgar Morningstar who preceded her in death on September 22, 1994.

Born August 13. 1925, in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late David William and Ida Virginia Carter Ausherman....

Mar 7, 2022

Mr. R. Noel Brady, 81 of Hagerstown, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  He was he husband of Nancy L. Myers Brady, his wife of 57 years.

Born November 6, 1940, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Ernest Henry and Bertha Sarah Ann Mitchell Brady.  He was...

Feb 8, 2022

Mrs. Michelle Renee Livingston Davis, 54, of Hagerstown, died suddenly Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at her residence.  She was the wife of Mr. Brian Scott Davis, her husband of 20 years.

Born November 28, 1967, in Butler (PA) Memorial Hospital, she was a daughter of the late Dixie Lee Bussard Livingston Cunningham.

She was a...

Feb 4, 2022

Natasha Kristine (Gladhill) Thomas, 41 of Big Pool, passed away at her home suddenly, Friday, February 4, 2022, from heart complications.

Born January 9, 1981, in Hagerstown.  Tasha was the daughter of Dorothy (Moser) Pfeiffer and Richard D. Gladhill of Hagerstown.

She was a 1998 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. After graduation, she attended...

Jan 30, 2022

Mr. Lloyd Cleveland “Itchy” St. Clair, 77, of Hagerstown, died suddenly Sunday, January 30, 2022, at his residence.

Born November 30, 1944, in Hagerstown, he was a son of the late Charles Ambrose and Mary Alice Virginia Hall St. Clair.

He was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard.

Lloyd was...

Jan 10, 2022

Ms. Sandra Lee "Sandi" Robinson, 72, of Williamsport, died early Monday afternoon, January 10, 2022, at Sterling Health Care at South Mountain.

Born September 13, 1949, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, she was a daughter of the late Berkley and Beatrice Irene Dean Robinson.

Sandi not only worked as a drug and alcohol counselor with...

Jan 10, 2022

Renee Kramer, age 91, passed away peacefully at home in Hagerstown on January 10, 2022.  Born on June 6, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, she and her husband Fred moved to Hagerstown in 1953, fell in love with Washington County, and never left.  Renee is preceded in death by her brother Herbert Seigel and her parents Kate and Louis...

Nov 6, 2021

John Nicholas Fiore went to be with his Lord and cherished wife Frances Theresa “Terry” in the early afternoon of November 6, 2021, at his residence in Hagerstown, Maryland. He is survived by his daughter, Julia Marie Fiore Suffecool, and husband Ron, his brother Peter Paul Fiore and wife, Sylvia, his chosen sister, Louise Bassi Pastore, his dearest cousin and...

Nov 4, 2021

Mrs. Virgie Louise Gilbert Small, 81, formerly of Hagerstown, and most recently of Ocean City, died Friday, November 4, 2021, at Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin.  She was the wife of the late Marshall Small.

Born January 7, 1940, in Hagerstown, she was the Adrian Merle and Mary Darcus Stanley Gilbert.  She graduated South Hagerstown High School in...