Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
Mary Louise McCusker
Oct 28, 2025
Mary Hornbaker McCusker, 66, of Hancock, MD, departed life into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Doey’s House.
Born on July 5, 1959, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late William and Sonia Hornbaker of Hagerstown, MD.
She is survived by her husband, Tim McCusker; son Jeremiah Roseman; and step-son, Troy McCusker...
Richard J. Powers
Oct 26, 2025
Richard J. Powers, age 85, of Hancock, MD, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Hagerstown, MD.
Born Monday, July 1, 1940, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Judson and Geraldine Sipes Powers.
Richard was a graduate of Berkeley Springs High School Class of 1960. He was employed by Mack Truck in Hagerstown, MD, retiring in 2002 after...
Carol Ann Burnett
Oct 18, 2025
We love, honor, and cherish the memory of our beloved wife, sister, and friend, Carol Burnett, 71, of Hopewell, Pennsylvania who touched the lives of so many people. At the time of her passing on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carol was surrounded by the family she cherished: her loving wife Tammy Miller, her sisters Brenda...
Jesse June (Price) Scriever
Oct 17, 2025
Jesse June (Price) Scriever ,94 of Buck Valley, PA passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Williamsport Retirement Village. She was born June 23, 1931, in Little Orleans MD, the daughter of the late William Henry Harrison Price and the late Viola Evelyn (Barnes) Price. June, as she was known by friends and family, attended Flintstone High School, Flintstone MD.
As...
Delma M. Fletcher
Oct 12, 2025
Delma M. (Miller) Fletcher 91 of Little Orleans, Md., passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Moran Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Westernport, MD.
She was born on December 19, 1933, in Purcel Pennsylvania; a daughter of the late Fred C. and Hazel B. (Smith) Miller. On March 1, 1954, she married Boyd L. Fletcher and then along with her...
Azariah Issac Berry
Oct 5, 2025
Brother Azariah Issac Berry was born and then called from labor to reward on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Brother Azariah will be forever in the hearts of his parents, Elder Benjamin and Elderess Sarah Berry.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00a.m. at Supreme Council of the House of Jacob Cemetery, 5516 Berm Road, Hancock,...
Harry Lowe Powers III
Oct 3, 2025
Harry Lowe Powers III, age 83, of Hancock, MD, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, in Cumberland, MD.
Born Saturday, June 13, 1942, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Harry L. and Helen J. Blenard Powers II.
Harry was a graduate of Hancock High School, Class of 1960. He played on the first football team in Hancock....
Robert "Bob" Tilden Layton
Sep 28, 2025
Robert (Bob) Tilden Layton, 91, Warfordsburg PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the family farm where he was born, raised, and lived his entire life.
Born January 11, 1934, in Amaranth, PA, he was the son of the late Marshall and Frances (Harris) Layton. He was the husband of Helen Shaw Layton.
He...
James Edward Hill
Sep 26, 2025
James Edward Hill, age 87, of Stafford, VA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Warrenton, VA. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed.
Born Saturday, August 20, 1938, in Plum Run, Thompson Township, PA, he was the son of the late Marshall and Beatrice Stoner Hill.
Jim was a Southern...
Ernest "Ernie" Eugene Exline
Sep 12, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Exline, age 69, of Exline Road, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD.
Born Tuesday, June 5, 1956, in Berkeley Springs, WV, he was the son of the late Paul D. and Alice B. Hull Exline.
Ernie was a family man, he loved his wife, sons, daughter, and grandchildren fiercely. When he wasn’t...
Gary Leo Fletcher
Sep 11, 2025
Gary Leo Fletcher, age 81, of Little Orleans, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Born Sunday, November 14, 1943, in Little Orleans, Maryland, he was the son of the late Clem and Daisy Ashkettle Fletcher.
Gary was a graduate of Flintstone High School Class of 1961. He went on to serve in the United States Air...
Lillian Ernestine McFadden
Sep 6, 2025
Lillian Ernestine McFadden
September 5, 2025
In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who was cherished and touched so many lives, Lillian E. McFadden, age 81, of Hancock, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side on Friday, September 5, 2025, to be with our Lord.
Born Thursday, January 6, 1944, in Amaranth, Pennsylvania,...
Arthur "Norty" Lucas
Sep 5, 2025
Arthur “Norty” Lucas passed from this life at Winchester Medical Center on September 5, 2025. He was born on December 14, 1946, to Arthur and Idella Trail Lucas of Hancock, Md.
Norty delivered for United Parcel Service for thirty-five years and was President of the Local 992 Teamsters at his retirement. Norty was a US Army Veteran and was a member...
Betty Lou Smith
Sep 3, 2025
Betty Lou Smith, age 85, of LaVale, MD, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Cumberland, MD.
Born October 3, 1939, in Shady Bower, MD, she was the daughter of the late Granvil Booth and Mary Catherine Wiles Cavender.
Betty was a graduate of Hancock High School Class of 1957. She worked at various restaurants in Allegany County.
She was a member of...
Shirley J Smith
Sep 2, 2025
Shirely J. Smith, age 91, of Flintstone, MD, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Cumberland, MD.
Born Sunday, July 8, 1934, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Schurg Stokes.
Shirley attended Flintstone Schools. She was a member of Fairview Christian Church.
She worked in a variety of positions, which include being a cook for many...
Joseph Levi Hess
Aug 25, 2025
Joseph L. Hess, age 73, of Hancock, MD, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, MD.
Born Sunday, March 23, 1952, in Berkeley Springs, WV, he was the son of the late William (Bubber) and Maud Brannon Hess.
Joseph was a graduate of Hancock High School Class of 1970. He worked in construction and worked for Fairchild of...
Barbara Gale Beaver
Aug 22, 2025
Barbara Gale Beaver, age 62, of Hancock, MD, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Hagerstown, MD.
Born Wednesday, December 12, 1962, in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chalmer Troxell and Nancy Fonner.
Barbara was a graduate of Williamsburg High School, Williamsburg, PA, Class of 1980. She went on to work for Shives Pizza for many years....
Phyllis Evelyn Norris
Aug 19, 2025
Phyllis Evelyn (Seavolt) Norris, 83, of Little Orleans, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Cumberland, Maryland.
Born on Tuesday, March 3, 1942, in Hancock, Maryland, Phyllis lived most of her life in Little Orleans, where she built a legacy of family devotion and community service.
Phyllis graduated from Hancock High School in Maryland with the class of 1960....
Hazel Louise Morton
Aug 18, 2025
Hazel L. Morton, age 78, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center.
Born Tuesday, March 4, 1947, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Franklin J. and Sarah E. Miller Herrmann.
Hazel was a member of the American Legion for thirty years with her last home post being the...
Patricia Diane Shoemaker
Aug 17, 2025
Patricia Diane Shoemaker, age 72, of Hancock, MD, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Winchester Medical Center.
Born Tuesday, December 2, 1952, in McConnellsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Helene Harr Weller.
Patty was employed with London Fog Manufacturing in Hancock, MD and Coolfont Resort in Berkeley Springs, WV; each for over twenty years.
She...
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