Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
Mario Pennesi
Oct 29, 2023
Mario Pennesi passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1919, in Colonnella Teramo, Italy. He was preceded in death by his wife Cecelia Evelyn, his parents Guiseppe and Marianna, and his sisters Sblendore and Rosina.
He is survived by his daughters Linda Kunkle (Curt), JoAnne Nave (Jerry), and Anna Pennesi; his...
Liz "Lula Belle" Sharer
Oct 28, 2023
Liz “Lula Belle” Sharer “Big Mom”, 83, Clear Spring, MD., passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD.
Born February 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Alvey and Goldie Hull Reed, and the wife of Kenneth Sharer.
She was a dedicated hard worker all her entire life and spent many years...
Donna Sue Forquer
Oct 12, 2023
Donna Sue Forquer, Little Orleans, MD., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Born June 11, 1965, in San Diego, CA., Donna was a wonderful person who you could count on to put a smile on your face and make you laugh. She would do anything she could for those she loved.
Donna is survived by her father, Melvin...
Joy Lee Peoples
Oct 4, 2023
Joy Lee (Munson) Peoples, 92, Williamsport, MD., passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her daughter, Dixie Deering’s home.
She was born February 1, 1931, in Hancock, MD., to Theodore and Anna Mae (Jackson) Munson.
Joy was a loving wife to Oscar Peoples for sixty-three years. They had five children, Robin (Chip) Peoples, Vickie Shank, Dixie Deering, Sherry Peoples...
Joan Elarbee James
Oct 4, 2023
Hancock, Maryland resident Joan Elarbee James, born December 18, 1946, and wife of Edward L. James, passed through death to life eternal on October 4, 2023, after a decade long struggle with Parkinsons Disease.
Joan walked with God for nearly seventy-seven years and then she was not, for God took her from us to Himself (Gen5) where she is now...
Leon Drake Smith
Oct 2, 2023
Leon D. Smith, 84, LaVale, MD., passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Devlin Care, in Cumberland, MD.
Born December 19, 1938, in Cumberland, MD., he was the son of the late Alice Twigg Smith, and the husband of Betty L. Cavender Smith.
He worked for Kelly Springfield Trucking Company, Oester Trucking and D&R Trucking. He retired from D&R...
Lawana Lee McCusker
Sep 28, 2023
Lawana Lee McCusker, 79, Hancock, MD., passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Sterling Care in Boonsboro, MD.
Born March 25, 1944, in Artemas, PA., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Johnson Clingerman, and the widow of Gail V. McCusker, who passed away on May 25, 2022.
She was a member of the Hancock Assembly of...
Verleen Catherine Liner
Sep 26, 2023
Verleen Catherine Liner, former investigator for the Department of Welfare in San Joaquin County, CA, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023, in Winchester, Virginia. She was born on October 5, 1947, in Cumberland, Maryland.Verleen dedicated an admirable 25 years of her life to serving the San Joaquin County community before retiring in 2006. Her commitment and passion for...
Regina Marie McCusker
Sep 10, 2023
Regina Marie McCusker, 88, Hancock, MD., passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Penn Knoll Village in Everett, PA.
Born December 24, 1934, in Cumberland, MD., she was the daughter of the late Roy S. Fletcher and Mattie Mae Wharton Fletcher and the widower of Loyal McCusker.
She was a graduate of Flintstone High School.
She was employed by Everett...
Lillian A. Norris Weller
Sep 9, 2023
Lillian A. Norris Weller, 96, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her home in Hancock, MD.
Born December 26, 1926, in Huntington, PA., she was the daughter of the late William and Rosetta Hiles Norris, and the widower of Clifford “Buddy” Weller, who passed away in 2003.
She was of Protestant faith and a member of Orchard Ridge First...
Phyllis Ivalee Jackson
Sep 6, 2023
Phyllis Ivalee Jackson, a beloved member of the Berkeley Springs, WV. community, passed away on September 6, 2023, at the age of 88.
She was born on May 31, 1935, in Berkeley Springs, WV., to Lee Beddow and Sarah Rosalie Lafollette Beddow. Phyllis was a loving wife and mother, as well as a dedicated seamstress and an active participant in...
Jacqueline Lee McFadden
Aug 31, 2023
Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee McFadden, age 59, went to be with the Lord with her family by her side, August 31, 2023.
Born July 3, 1964 in Berkeley Springs, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Robert “Bob” and Violet Golden. She was a graduate of Hancock High School and built a home in Needmore, PA with her husband,...
Dixie Sue Bishop
Aug 27, 2023
Dixie Sue Bishop, 62, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at her home in Needmore, PA.
Born October 18, 1960, in Berkeley Springs, WV., she was the daughter of late Ray and Sylvia Mellott Wertz and the wife of Lloyd C. "Seymour" Bishop, Jr., whom she married on September 28, 2008.
She is a member of Sideling Hill Christian Church...
Cheryl A. Price
Aug 21, 2023
Cheryl A. Price, 78, of Berkeley Springs, WV., passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at War Memorial Extended Care.
Born June 15, 1945, in Hancock, MD., she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Orpha Fox McCumbie and the late Sanford and Teressa Hendershot Fox, and the wife of the late Homer W. Price.
She was employed at London...
Glenn Owen Norris
Aug 19, 2023
Glenn Owen Norris, 56, Little Orleans, MD., passed away Saturday, August 19 ,2023.
Born April 19, 1967, in Hagerstown, MD., he was the son of the late Grant Norris and Judith King Norris, and the husband of Rita Norris.
He was a graduate of Frankford High School in Short Gap, WV.
He was employed at the Oak Barrel Café, in...
Bertha Lucille Keefer
Aug 16, 2023
Bertha “Lue” Lucille (Reed) Keefer, 92, Hancock, MD., passed away peacefully at her home August 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Born September 12, 1930, at Millstone, MD., she was the daughter of the late Earl and Hilda Mae Gordon Reed and the stepdaughter of the late Katherine Reed.
She was married to her late husband, Floyd Joseph Keefer,...
Dennis Elwood Fink, Jr.
Aug 14, 2023
Dennis E. Fink Jr., 50, passed away, Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home, in Warfordsburg, PA.
Born December 17, 1972, in Hagerstown MD., he was the son of late Dennis E. Fink, Sr. and Sethrentha (Luttrell) and Jack Schoenadel, of Little Orleans, MD.
He was a 1990 Graduate of Hancock High School.
He was employed by Rayloc Manufacturing...
Lois Jean Thompson
Aug 10, 2023
Lois Jean Thompson, 80, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at her home in Warfordsburg, PA.
Born June 24, 1943, in Warfordsburg, PA., she was the daughter of the late Hyson and Mildred (Orndorff) Akers and the wife of Jim Thompson.
She was a graduate of Southern Fulton High School.
She worked for the Federal Government for 34 years, having...
James Keith Bradley
Aug 8, 2023
James “Jimi” Keith Bradley, 35, Needmore, PA, passed away August 8, 2023, in Fulton County PA.
Born November 16,1987 in McConnellsburg, PA, he was the son of the late William “Bill” and Kristine “Kris” (Iverson) Bradley.
He was a graduate of Southern Fulton High School, Class of 2006. There he participated in FFA and in the band as a trombone...
June Roselee Smith
Aug 8, 2023
June Roselee Smith, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home in Little Orleans, Maryland.
Born June 10, 1939, and raised in Little Orleans, MD., she was the daughter, and last surviving child, of the late John and Emmie Cornwell. She was the wife of 69 years of Theodore Ray Smith, who she married on June 30, 1954.
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