Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
Judith (Judy) Romine Rosenberry
Jan 26, 2026
Judith (Judy) Romine Rosenberry passed peacefully from this mortal coil on January 26, 2026, at Viva Senior Living in Hagerstown, MD.
Judy was born on January 13, 1941, to Ella Mae and John Romine in Cumberland, MD. The family later moved to Clear Spring, MD. She graduated from Clear Spring High School in 1958 and later graduated from Frostburg State University...
Richard Carroll Leighty
Dec 29, 2025
Richard Carroll Leighty, born June 24, 1937, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, passed away on December 29, 2025, and went to meet his Heavenly Father.
Richard lived a life rooted in faith. An avid outdoorsman and athlete, he loved hunting, fishing, and sports. He proudly coached Little League. He worked three years at the sand mine before dedicating 38 years of...
Marvin "Slim" Lee Howard
Dec 19, 2025
Marvin “Slim” Howard, 75, of Williamsport, MD, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD.
Born Sunday, April 30, 1950, in Olney, MD he was the son of the late Douglas Howard and Evelyn Tanner.
Marvin is survived by his brother, Kenneth Howard; daughter, Jennifer Howard (Micheal); grandson, Kaden Smith; and longtime girlfriend/fiancé Melinda Shaw.
In addition to...
Holley Elizabeth Appel
Dec 13, 2025
Holley Elizabeth Appel, 36, of Hancock, MD, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Born Saturday, September 23, 1989, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of Dwayne and Kathy Funk of Hancock, MD.
Holley was a graduate of Hancock High School, Class of 2007. She went on to gain a two-year degree in Early Childhood Education from Frostburg University. She was...
Jessie Virginia Swadley
Dec 10, 2025
Jessie Virginia Swadley, age 81, left her loved ones to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025, at her home in Needmore, PA. She was born on January 11, 1944, in Swanton, MD to Charles and Pearl Harvey. Through her journey of life, she touched so many people with her smile, her love for God and her kind heart....
Joseph Walton McJilton
Dec 3, 2025
Joseph Walton McJilton, 88, of Hancock, Maryland, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born June 15, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Charles W. and Rose Fields McJilton.
Joe was deeply loved throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 63 years, Joan Elizabeth McJilton,...
June Elaine Truax Percy
Dec 1, 2025
June Elaine Truax Percy, age 93, of Berkeley Springs, WV, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Born, October 2, 1932, in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Bradie William and Lenore Theodosia O’Rourke Truax.
She was retired from London Fog Manufacturing in Hancock, MD, as a seamstress and a quality inspector.
June was...
Robert Lewis Wallizer, Jr.
Nov 30, 2025
Robert Lewis Wallizer, Jr. passed away November 30, 2025, at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital under the care of Heartland Hospice. Robert fought a courageous battle. While the cancer may have silenced his voice, his courage and determination never wavered.
Born March 25, 1975, in Hagerstown MD, he is the son of the late Robert Wallizer, Sr. and Teresa Ashkettle Wallizer.
In addition to...
Donald Ray Leasure
Nov 29, 2025
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, while at Winchester Memorial, Donald (Donnie) Ray Leasure unexpectedly went to be with the Lord.
Born on April 16, 1960, in Berkeley Springs, WVa to the late Ralph and Lillie (Spielman) Leasure.
Donnie is survived by his loving wife of twenty-four years, Linda Leasure whom he married on April 20, 2001; his son Steven Ray Leasure and...
Steven James Smith
Nov 22, 2025
Steven J. Smith, 76, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Hagerstown, MD.
Born June 8, 1949, in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Paul and Frieda Bible Smith, Sr.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-three years, Nancy Kolb Smith of Hagerstown, MD; two sons, Matthew and wife Cheryl Smith of Hedgesville, WV,...
Theodore Ray Smith
Nov 20, 2025
Theodore Ray Smith, 91, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home in Little Orleans, MD.
Born April 15, 1934, and raised in Purcell, PA, he was the son of the late Cauley and Marie Wigfield Smith.
He was the husband of the late June Cornwell Smith who he married on June 30, 1954, and was married for sixty-nine years.
Theodore was...
Martha Dale Avella
Nov 18, 2025
Martha Dale Avella, age 71, of Hancock, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Hagerstown, MD.
Born Monday, January 4, 1954, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Clauda Schaidt Avella.
Martha was a graduate of Hancock High School. She was employed by Valley View Nursing Home and Homewood Nursing Home.
She was a member of the...
Clyde (Junior) William Stotler, Jr.
Nov 17, 2025
Clyde (Junior) W. Stotler, Jr., age 72, of Hancock, MD, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, in Mercersburg, PA.
Born Monday, July 6, 1953, in Berkeley Springs, WV, he was the son of the late Clyde W. Stotler Sr. and Margaret Vanorsdale Stotler.
Clyde was a graduate of Hancock High School Class of 1971. He went on to work for New Enterprise...
Laura Ella Creek
Nov 15, 2025
Laura Ella Creek, 97, of Hancock, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Homewood Living, Williamsport, MD.
Born Sunday, November 20, 1927, in Warfordsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Wilbur and Lucille Iva Bair Shaw.
Laura was a graduate of Warfordsburg High School, Class of 1946. She was a member of Whips Cove Church and the...
Raymond Dale O'Rourke
Nov 12, 2025
Raymond O’Rourke, Sr., 74, of Falling Waters, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Williamsport, MD.
Born Thursday, February 22, 1951, in Berkeley Springs, WV, he was the son of the late Raymond D. and Mary V. Coffman-O’Rourke.
Raymond was a 1969 graduate of Hancock High School. After graduation, he worked at Fleetwood Travel Trailers...
Alexander David Faith
Nov 10, 2025
Alexander David Faith (1962-2025)
Alexander David Faith, 62, of Big Pool, Md. Born on December 19, 1962, was sent to his eternal home on November 10, 2025, surrounded by his family at Meritus Medical Center. He was the beloved son of Reed Stanley Faith and Nancy Marie Faith (Poe).
Alex, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives...
Kateri Kodi (Tiller) Taylor
Nov 9, 2025
Kateri Kodi (Tiller) Taylor, age 40, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Born, July 26, 1985, she was the daughter of Paul Tiller Sr. and Paula (Herter) Tiller.
Kateri attended Holy Cross Academy in Verona, NY. After her graduation in 2003, she went on to study Theology and Religious Education at Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH.
She was employed by Our Lady of...
Goldie Lynn Merica
Nov 3, 2025
Goldie Lynn Merica, of Hedgesville, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Louis Edgar Merica, mother Janet Kegarise, brother Calvin Younker, nephew Ezekiel, and grandchildren Ella Rose and Autumn Marie.
Goldie was the matriarch of her family, known for her strength, warmth, and unwavering love. A devoted Washington Redskins fan, she brought joy,...
Gary Allen Coffman
Nov 3, 2025
Gary Allen Coffman, 82, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away on November 3, 2025.
Born January 1, 1943 in Hancock, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Coffman and Mildred Madeline (Hixon) Coffman of Hancock, Maryland. Gary was a graduate of Hancock High School with the Class of 1960 and later graduated from the U.S. Army Signal School in...
Marilyn Jean Bowers
Nov 2, 2025
On November 2nd, surrounded by family, Marilyn Jean Corbett Walls Bowers was taken to her heavenly home.
She was born January 26, 1948 in Hancock, MD to Donald Lee and Virginia (Jean) Iames Corbett. She attended Hancock High School. She was an active member of her church community at Hancock Church of God. She was a member of the Hancock Historical...
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