Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
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...
Michael Steven Rubeck
Jan 23, 2026
Michael Steven Rubeck, 75, of Hancock, MD, passed away at his home on January 23, 2026.
Born September 6, 1950, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Helga Rubeck and the late Clyde Rubeck.
Michael was a 1968 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps after serving in Vietnam. After his military...
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,...
Angela "Angel" Marie Smith
Dec 2, 2025
Angela “Angel” Marie Smith, 55, of Clearville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Born Tuesday, June 16, 1970, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of Alberta “Marie” Propst and the late Roger Lee Cullison, Sr.
Angel attended Walkersville High School. She enjoyed working on her farm, especially caring for and doctoring her animals. She was an amazing cook and...
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,...
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