Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
Ernest Alvey Truax
Apr 21, 2026
Ernest Alvey Truax, age 78, of Hancock, MD, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Born Monday, September 22, 1947, in Amaranth, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar Arthur (Art) and Edna Mae Wertz Truax.
Ernie was a 1965 graduate of Hancock High School. He worked as a Surgical Technician and Sterile Processing Manager at Washington County Hospital. He...
Sharon Lucille Reed
Apr 15, 2026
Sharon Lucille Reed, age 78, of Hancock, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her home.
Born March 15, 1948, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James L. Reed, Sr. and Venetta H. Reed.
Sharon was a 1966 graduate of Hancock High School. She worked at Fleetwood Travel Trailer for thirty-two years. She then...
Linda "Dean" Howell
Mar 31, 2026
Linda “Dean” Howell
January 23, 1945 – March 31, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda “Dean” Howell, 81, of Hancock, Maryland, who was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Dean departed peacefully in Frederick, Maryland, surrounded by her family’s love.
Born on January 23, 1945, in Hancock,...
Lester Miller McCusker
Mar 21, 2026
Lester Miller McCusker, 90, of Big Pool, MD, passed peacefully on March 21, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Big Pool, MD.
Born on December 30, 1935, in Hancock, MD, he was the son of the late Austin William and Anna Mae Miller McCusker.
Lester was a veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1954-1957.
He was a Master Electrician employed...
Jesse Wayne Hull
Mar 16, 2026
Jess Wayne Hull, 77, of Hancock, MD passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Born Wednesday, July 28, 1948, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lester and Dorothy Younker Hull.
Jess worked at Rayloc and was an avid Baltimore Orioles Fan.
He is survived by two sons, Tony Hull (Patty) of Berkeley Springs, WV, and Travis Hull...
Sharon Lynn Elbin
Mar 12, 2026
Sharon Lynn Elbin, 61, of Needmore, Pennsylvania passed away on March 12, 2026, after her courageous 10-year fight with dementia, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Craig R. Elbin for 39 years.
Most of all, Sharon was a loving and devoted mother to her three children; daughters, Bailey Elbin Strait (husband Colton),...
Corie Elizabeth Clingerman
Feb 28, 2026
Corie Elizabeth Clingerman, age 92, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Fulton County Medical Center Longterm Care.
Born Saturday, March 11, 1933, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Emma Smith Decker.
Corie attended the one room schoolhouse, Oak Grove. She enjoyed reading, embroidering, word search puzzles, and most of all, spending time...
Linda Crawford Ruppenthal
Feb 28, 2026
Linda Crawford Ruppenthal, 73, of Hancock, passed away on February 28, 2026, after a courageous 16-year battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 28, 1952, in Keyser, WV, Linda was the daughter of the late Beula (Beeman) and Raymond Crawford. She was a graduate of Frostburg State University and dedicated her life to education. Linda taught at...
Anna Lee Wandless
Feb 24, 2026
Anna Lee Wandless, 81, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Born Sunday, May 21, 1944, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Mary Shoemaker. January 9, 1963, she married Samuel Wandless. They settled down in Flintstone, MD to raise their six children. Anna was a natural-born homemaker and loved caring for...
Janet Ann Fisher
Feb 24, 2026
Janet A. Fisher,89, born November 2, 1936, entered the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday February 24, 2026, at Filcare Home in Clear Spring, Maryland. She lived a life marked by devotion, quiet strength, and a deep, steady love that shaped the many lives connected to hers. She was the daughter of the late L. Paul Hoffman...
Lewis Edward Mason
Feb 22, 2026
Lewis Edward Mason, age 52, of Mercersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Boonsboro, MD.
Born Friday, September 28, 1973, in McConnellsburg, PA, he was the son of Carol Mongan.
He was a forklift operator for XPO Logistics in Greencastle, PA.
Most of all, Lewis enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his mother, Carol Mongan of Mercersburg,...
Brian Keith Lavoie, Jr.
Feb 21, 2026
Brian Keith Lavoie, Jr., age 43 of Hancock, MD passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Born Saturday, May 8, 1982, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of Brian K. Lavoie, Sr. and Michelle A. Monroe.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Melissa Lavoie, Darrell Krebs, Jr., Courtney Krebs, Justin Krebs and Gabriel Walker; his son...
Frances Catherine Younker
Feb 20, 2026
Frances Catherine Younker of Hancock, Maryland, passed away on February 20, 2026, after several years of health challenges. She was born on November 20, 1934, to George and Pearl Caldwell in Hancock. She grew up on Casper Orchards and attended Hancock High School.
She is survived by her son Jerry Younker and partner Linda; her daughter Kim Fox, son-in-law Billy Fox,...
Stiles Roy Duvall
Feb 20, 2026
Stiles R. Duvall of Harrisonville, PA passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on June 4, 1938, he was the son of the late Orville W. and Sarah Margaret (Jackson) Duvall.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Carol F. (Comerer) Duvall, daughter, Lori A. (Duvall) Carbaugh of Waynesboro, PA, son, Gordon T....
Betty Friend Fischer
Feb 13, 2026
Betty Friend Ward Fischer, age 95, of 215 Fischer Farm Lane, Warfordsburg, PA, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Quincy Village, Waynesboro, PA.
Born July 18,1930, in Amaranth, PA, she was the daughter of the late Amos A. and Ora E. Scriever Ward. She was married to George M. “Mickey” Fischer, Jr. in Hagerstown, MD on March...
William "Bill" Frederick Hinckle, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
William “Bill” Frederick Hinckle Jr., of Hancock, Maryland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 9, 2026.
Born April 15, 1942, in Hancock, Maryland, he was the son of the late Fred and Helen Dorrier Hinckle.
Bill was a 1960 graduate of Hancock High School and worked for 45 years with the family business, Hinckle Motors. He was also...
Clifford "Boone" Kenneth Keefer
Feb 2, 2026
Clifford “Boone” Kenneth Keefer, 66 of Hancock, MD went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 2, 2026, at Meritus Hospital in Hagerstown, MD.
Born November 9, 1959, in McConnellsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Albert B. Keefer and Reba H. Weller Keefer.
Boone was a concrete finisher for his family business for forty-four years. He retired...
Edna Joann Santor
Jan 30, 2026
E. Joann Divel Santor, age 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2026, at Doey’s House, in Hagerstown, MD, surrounded by her beloved family.
Joann was beautiful both inside and out. She had a remarkable way of making people feel seen, welcomed, and valued. Even in difficult moments, she radiated warmth, happiness, and hope, spreading...
John Herman Smith, Sr.
Jan 30, 2026
John H. Smith, Sr., born November 22, 1947, passed away January 30, 2026.
He is survived by his wife Debby; one son, John Smith, Jr. and wife Stacy; one daughter Kelly Sipes and husband Bucky; two grandchildren, Chelsey and Kyle; two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Ainsley; four brothers, Glen, Russel, Frank, and Steve; and four sisters, Mae, Beaulah, Betty, and Marie.
Arrangements were...
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...
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