Obituaries

Jan 13, 2023

Richard D. Miller, 81, Hancock, MD., passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.

Born November 13, 1941, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles and Hattie Miller, and the husband of Joyce A. Miller.

He was employed at Tristate Tile Inc.

He enjoyed fishing...

Jan 13, 2023

Roderick Phillip Stahl (“Rick”), 78, of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, passed into Jesus’ arms on January 13, 2023, as the love of his life for 34 years, Liz Sheehan, daughter, Kathleen Sheehan Vello, and son-in-law, Matt Vello, were by his side. Rick spent his life as a contractor, farmer, enjoying nature, and making others laugh. Rick was quick to lend a...

Dec 29, 2022

Tracy Lynn Schultz, 53, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her home in Hancock, MD.

Born June 24, 1969, in Silver Spring, MD., she was the daughter of Walter S. and Betty (Coman) Wagner, and the wife of Dave Schultz.

She was a 1987 graduate of Park View High School in Silver Spring, MD.,...

Dec 26, 2022

Merrill Stanley Shaw, 86, Hancock, MD., passed away Monday, December 26, 2022.

Born October 6, 1936, in Hancock, WV., he was the son of the late Merrill Alvah and Dorothy Florence Shaw, and the oldest of three siblings.

He was a 1955 graduate of Hancock High School.

He was a former member of...

Dec 26, 2022

Michael James Hovermale, 67, Hancock, MD., passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester Va.

Born May 30, 1955, in Berkeley Springs, WV., he was the son of the late William V. Hovermale and Waneta A. Hill Hovermale.

He was employed with Rayloc Automotive, Hancock, for over 34 years, retiring in 2007....

Dec 16, 2022

Harriet (Hedy) Lorraine Yost, 77, Berkeley Springs, WV., passes away Friday, December 16, 2022, at Stonerise Berkeley Springs, WV.

Born February 11, 1945, in Hancock, MD., she was the youngest child of the late William A. and Hazel R. (Munson) McCusker. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was a graduate...

Dec 14, 2022

Violet Jean Sheeder, age 77, transitioned on December 14, 2022, one day shy of her late daughter, Valarie Jean Sheeder/Runyon’s birthday. Violet’s family believes that Virl Jr., her late husband and Valarie had a joyous reunion and birthday party on December 15th.

Violet is survived by her son, Virl “Hobie” Sheeder III, son-in-law, Madison Offenhauser; her three grandchildren...

Dec 10, 2022

Raymond “Jr” Roy Fischer, Jr., 56, Hancock, MD., passed away December 10, 2022, in Hagerstown, MD.

Born November 9, 1966, in Berkeley Springs, WV., he was the son of the late Frances May (Hiles) Thompson and Raymond Roy Fischer, Sr., and the step-son of the late Earlston Eugene Thompson, Sr.

He was employed as a...

Dec 4, 2022

Wilma Jean Palmer Valentine, 83, Warfordsburg, PA., passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her home, surrounded by love.

Born August 3, 1939, in Hancock, MD., she was the daughter of the late Otis Winfred and Martha Ellen (Coffman) Stanley and the widow of George Valentine.

She was a member of Warfordsburg Presbyterian Church, Beta...

Nov 25, 2022

Elton Eugene Ensor, Sr., 97, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at his home in Warfordsburg, PA.

Born February 8, 1925, in Baltimore, MD., he was the son of the late Noah and Ethel (Little) Ensor, and the widower of Thelma Vivian Ensor.

He proudly served in the United States Navy in WWII from 1944...

Nov 21, 2022

Donald Richard Weller, 96, Hancock, MD., passed away, Monday, November 21, 2022, at Sterling Care at South Mountain, in Boonsboro, MD.

Born September 2, 1926, he was the son of the late Howard and Olive (Mellott) Weller, and the husband of Veriee Mabel (Moats) Weller, who he married March 24, 1950.

He was Veteran of...

Nov 14, 2022

Evelyn Grace Hartley, 93, Little Orleans, MD., passed away peacefully, Monday, November 14, 2022, in the comfort of her home.

Born July 4, 1929, in Flintstone, MD., she was the daughter of the late Wade and Bessie Alt Wallizer, of Flintstone, MD., and the widow of George Hartley, who passed away July 18, 2009.

After...

Nov 8, 2022

Darlene Louise Truax, 84, Warfordsburg, PA., passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Blue Ridge Hospice in Winchester, VA.

Born August 11, 1938, in Fulton County, PA., she was the daughter of the late Robert T. and Gladys (Hill) Carson and the widow of Claude Truax, Sr., who she married on June 16, 1958.

She...

Nov 6, 2022

Sheridan Harold “Bean” Mellott, Jr., 76, Warfordsburg, PA., passed away, Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home.

Born October 25, 1946, in York, PA., he was the son of the late Sheridan H. Mellott, Sr., and Pearl (Truax) Mellott, and the husband of Shelia Buterbaugh Mellott.

He was a 1964 Graduate of Southern Fulton High...

Oct 31, 2022

Seth Kendall Bowman, 20, Hancock, MD., passed away, Monday, October 31, 2022, in Hagerstown, MD.

Born March 12, 2002, in Hagerstown. MD., he was the son of Kenneth and Debbie (Shaw) Bowman.

He loved being in the outdoors, listening to music, playing pool, and “Figuring out how things worked and operated.”

He had...

Oct 28, 2022

Earl Lynn Fleegle, 69, Hedgesville, WV., passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side, Friday, October 28, 2022, after a long battle with bladder cancer.

Born January 12, 1953, in Berkeley Springs, WV., he was the middle of seven children of Emory and Hallie (Corbett) Fleegle, and the husband of Lyla (Carlisle) Fleegle, who...

Oct 23, 2022

Larry Lynn Appel, 64, Hagerstown, MD., passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Frederick Health, Frederick, MD.

Born October 7, 1958, in Berkeley Springs, WV., he was the son of the late John W and Doris (Boone) Appel.

He served in the US Army for nine years.

He was a 1976 graduate of...

Oct 22, 2022

Raymond Leslie Poe, 66, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at his home in Warfordsburg, PA.

Born May 12, 1956, he was the son of the late Raymond and Lois (Thomas) Poe.

He is survived by a son, Justin R. Poe, Baltimore, MD.; a sister, Laura Diehl, and husband, Darrell, Warfordsburg, PA.; three brothers, Larry...

Oct 12, 2022

Jean Marion Apple, 96, of Warfordsburg, PA., passed away on October 12, 2022, at the Fulton County Medical Center, McConnellsburg, PA.

Born January 5, 1926, in Warfordsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Georgia (Mellott) Lewis and the widow of Curtis A. Apple, who passed away June 7, 1996.

She...

Oct 1, 2022

Roy Wayne Boggs, 82, Little Orleans, MD., passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his home,

Born February 11, 1940, in Seneca, WV., he was the son of the late Blain and Lorretta Mae (Boggs) Burgess, and the husband of Rosalie Mann Boggs.

He was a graduate of Flintstone High School, Class of 1958.