Obituaries

Feb 16, 2023

Mr. Kenyon Shmdu Bey, Sr., 56, of Hagerstown, died Thursday afternoon, February 16, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Mrs. Veronica Sanchez Bey.

Born September 15, 1966, in Queens, New York, he was a son of the late Calvin James and Constance Toomer Perkins.

Mr. Bey was an electrician by trade and currently employed with...

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Jordan Andre Savage, 31, of Hagerstown, died suddenly in the early morning of Friday, January 20, 2023, in Hagerstown.

Born April 4, 1991, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, he was a son of Steward Savage of Florida and of the late Michelle Renee Livingston Davis, who died in 2022.    He attended Hopewell High School, Huntersville, North Carolina....

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. George Hector “Butch” Miller, 77, of Hagerstown, died Friday morning, January 20, 2023, with his family at his side at Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Vicki Lynn Marks Miller for 56 years.

Born March 30, 1945, at his childhood home in Hagerstown, he was a son of the late Wayne Hector and...

Jan 19, 2023

Mr. Norman Eugene “Gene” Mills, 92, of Sharpsburg, ended this life’s journey early Thursday morning, January 19, 2023; when God lit the path leading him home to join his wife of 58 years, Ruth Virginia Hutson Mills.

Born July 10, 1930, at the top of Fairview Mountain, Clear Spring, he was the twelfth of sixteen children of...

Jan 6, 2023

Ms. Rebecca Allise “Alli” Rogers, 35, of Salisbury, died late Friday afternoon, January 6, 2023, at University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore.

Born October 19, 1987, in Rockville, she was a daughter of George William "Bill" Rogers, III of Hagerstown and the late Robin Lynn Munion Brimer, who preceded her in death on July 18, 2009.

Dec 26, 2022

Mrs. Betty "June"  Spielman Stolins, 94, of Hagerstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday morning, December 26, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of the late John Downs Stolins, who preceded her in death on August 13, 1999.

Born October 18, 1928, Betty June Spielman of Hagerstown, was the daughter...

Dec 6, 2022

Ms. Carrol L. Platt Carpenter, 86, of Hagerstown, died Tuesday morning, December 6, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.

Born December 22, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Albert William and Carrie Leatherbury Platt.

Ms. Carpenter worked for many years for Coffman Home for the Aged, known now as Coffman...

Nov 22, 2022

Mr. Valentin Rizea, 54, of Hagerstown, died at his residence on Tuesday morning, November 22, 2022.

Born October 9, 1968 in Romania, he was a son of Constantin Rizea of Hagerstown, and of the late Livea Boehe Rizea.

Valentin worked PepsiCo Beverages North America, Williamsport.

Surviving, besides his father, is his son Anthony...

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....