Obituaries

May 24, 2022

Kathy Suzanne Carey, 68, Hancock, MD, passed away May 24, 2022, at her home.

Born August 11, 1953, in Frederick, MD., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lily (Mae) Sheppard.

She was a former supervisor for AVEMCO and a clerk for Frederick County Social Services.

She was a loving mother...

May 23, 2022

Ralph Eugene Wachter, “Buddy”, formerly of Hancock, Maryland, died Monday evening, May 23, 2022, at Heritage Springs Memory Care in Lewisburg, PA at the age of 94.

Born February 18, 1928, he was the son of the late Willard R. and Gladys P. (Phillips) Wachter.  He was the last surviving member of his family.

He...

May 20, 2022

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.” Cindy Shantay McKinley, wife, mother, sister, Grandmommy, mawmaw and friend went home to be with our Heavenly Father, on May 20, 2022, at the age of 55. She was born on June 20, 1966, in Dundalk MD to Steven...

May 18, 2022

Edward Otis Brakeall, age 88, of Hancock, MD., passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at his home and made his final journey to be with the Lord.

Born June 10, 1933, in Fulton County, PA, he was the son of the late Alonza Edward Brakeall and Minnie Mae (Wink) Brakeall. He attended Hancock High School.

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May 11, 2022

In deepest sorrow, the family announces the passing of our father, Mac J. Pittman, Jr., of Hancock MD., on May 11, 2022.

Mac was born October 13, 1932, at home, in Thompson Township, PA.  Mac is the son of the late Mac J. Pittman, Sr. and Amber P (Younker) Pittman.

Mac is survived by his...

May 11, 2022

Ruby “Ramona” Creek, age 84, of Hancock, MD., passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones and under the care of Hospice of Washington County.

Born February 16, 1938, at home, in Washington County, MD., she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Ruby (Bishop) Walls.

She...

May 10, 2022

Herman Bernard Moats, 92, of Halfway, Md., passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at Doey's House, in Hagerstown, Md., on May 10, 2022.  He had been in the tender loving care of Troy and Angie Boyer, of Halfway Md., up until his time of passing.

Born July 2, 1929, he was the son of the late Roy Calvin...

May 5, 2022

Virl Hobert Sheeder Jr., known to his family and friends as “Butch”, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh,  PA.

Butch lived his 76 ½ years in Warfordsburg, PA.

Born to his parents, Virl Sr. and Ann, on September 25, 1945, he was preceded in death by his...

May 1, 2022

David Allen Reed, 62, Hancock, MD., passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his home.

Born May 31, 1959, in Hagerstown, MD., he was the son of the late Robert Reed and Gladys Jo McIntyre Reed Reuter and the husband of Jenny M. Bishop Reed, whom he married on August 21, 1982.

He was a...

Apr 28, 2022

Lisa Marie Fiorita, 58, passed away with her son by her side, Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Hagerstown Healthcare Center, following a brief battle with brain cancer.

Born September 14, 1963, in Berkeley Springs, WV., she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Franklin “Pete” Fiorita and Mary Jane (Munson) Fiorita.

Lisa graduated from Hancock...

Apr 27, 2022

Michael Patrick Thomas, 61, of Little Orleans, MD., passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland, MD.

He fought to conquer his disease of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) since 2021. He battled valiantly and he was so very close to receiving a lung transplant. Because he had such a personal understanding of...

Apr 17, 2022

Betty Jean (Everitt) Whiteside, 82, of Warfordsburg, PA., passed away on April 17, 2022, at the War Memorial Hospital, in Berkeley Springs, WV.

Born July 14, 1939, in Berkeley Springs, WV., she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Benjamin Everitt and Maxine Lillie Hoopengardner Everitt.

She was a graduate of Hancock High School, Class...

Apr 13, 2022

Rodney Wilbur Brumback, 68, of College Park, Md., passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in York Pa.

Born October 28, 1953, in Berkeley Springs, WV., he was the son of the late Wilbur and Aquilla Younker Brumback.

He was a 1970 graduate of Hancock High School, and a graduate of the University of Maryland.

Apr 7, 2022

Alice Jacqueline Tracy Weicht, 80, of Statesville, died Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Washington County, Maryland on June 7, 1941, to the late Blane Morris Tracy and Lottie Shifflet Tracy. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Weicht. Alice graduated from North Hagerstown High School. She...

Mar 23, 2022

The earth-bound soul of Guy Feuillet was carried to heaven by the angels in a reunion with The Father on March 23, 2022.  His life began in Montlieu-la-Garde, France on November 17th, 1928.  Completing school by age 12, he began work as a blacksmith’s helper until he successfully completed his apprenticeship and became a master blacksmith alongside his father...

Mar 18, 2022

Presiding Elder Jason Faith, Sr., 84, of Warfordsburg, PA., passed away March 18, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born June 11, 1937, in Hancock, MD., he was the son of the late Advance Presiding Elder Harry and Superior Mother Irene Faith.

He was a graduate of Hancock High School.

He...

Mar 17, 2022

David Joseph “Joe” Diehl, 77, of Hancock, MD., passed away March 17, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.

Born August 16, 1944, in Hancock, MD., he was the son of the late David Ross and Helen Lee Landers Diehl.

He was a 1961 graduate of Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia.

He was...

Mar 13, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that the family of William John Mosier, of Hancock, MD., announces his passing on March 13, 2022.

Also known as Bill or Moose, he was born on November 22, 1929, in Hancock, the firstborn son of John Henry and Fannie (Fisher) Mosier.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 65...

Mar 8, 2022

Henry Lynwood McCusker, 82, Hancock, MD., passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.

Born May 31, 1939, in Hancock, MD., he was the son of the late William McCusker and Hazel Munson and the widower of Monika Kuhn McCusker, who passed away in 2014.

He was an Army Veteran...

Mar 5, 2022

Reuben Ernest Faith, 86, of Maugansville, MD., departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD.

Born March 24, 1935, in Hancock, MD., he was the son of the late Pr.Eld. Ernest and Sr.Mtr. Catherine Geronimo Faith.  He was married to Sr.Mtr. Beverly Burke Faith for 62 years before she preceded...