Obituaries

Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.

Alta Zoe Stahle

Alta Zoe Stahle

Jul 27, 2024

Alta Zoe Stahle, 99, of Williamsport, Md. passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Julia Manor Nursing Center in Hagerstown, Md.

She was the daughter of the late Roy H. and Opal H. Northcraft Smith of Warfordsburg, Pa. and the widow of Charles N. Stahle who passed away in 1993. Alta graduated from Warfordsburg High School with the class of...

Robert Dale Golden

Robert Dale Golden

Jul 13, 2024

Robert Dale Golden Sr. “Bobby”, 79, died peacefully with his niece and sister by his side on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, WV, following a long battle with Emphysema and COPD.

Born Wednesday, November 15, 1944, as the first child to John Robert and Violet Pauline (Jackson) Golden in Hagerstown, MD. He was a 1962 graduate...

Phyllis M. Jones

Phyllis M. Jones

Jul 12, 2024

Phyllis M. (McGrogan) Jones, age 86, from Little Orleans, Maryland, went to be with her Lord Jesus, the Christ, on July 12, 2024. She was born August 31, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Daniel M. McGrogan and Louella B. McGrogan. She was educated at Frankford High School, Philadelphia, PA. After graduating from high school...

Clara Ellen Sigel

Clara Ellen Sigel

Jul 8, 2024

Clara Ellen Sigel, age 87, of Warfordsburg, Pa. passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at her residence.

Born Wednesday, August 12, 1936, in Little Orleans, Md., she was the daughter of the late Olan and Pearl (Hendershot) Creek.

Clara attended Needmore Bible Church. She retired from Williamsport Tannery. 

She enjoyed making quilts and baking pies for her family. But most of all...

Judith Ann Grove

Judith Ann Grove

Jul 5, 2024

Judith Ann "Judy" Grove, beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished sister, passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born December 18th, 1943, in Hagerstown, MD. Judy is preceded in death by her mother and father, Harold W and Dorothy Gordon Douglas. She lived most of her life in Hancock, MD. She graduated from Hancock High School in...

Scharlett K Sauter

Scharlett K Sauter

Jun 26, 2024

Scharlett “Shug” K Sauter, age 76, of Warfordsburg, Pa. passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her home.

Born January 25, 1948, in Swanton, Md., she was the daughter of the late Rev. Charles Harvey and Pearl Martin.

Scharlett was a graduate of Hancock High School, Class of 1966 and a member of the Alpine Christian Church.

What a woman. Scharlett was...

Arlie J Schetrompf

Arlie J Schetrompf

Jun 22, 2024

Arlie, "Dan", "Dandy", age 80 years old, 5 months, 18 days passed away at his primary residence on June 22, 2024.

Born January 4, 1944, in Warfordsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Arlie J Schetrompf and Hazel Bishop Schetrompf. Dan was the husband of Viola Hoopengardner Schetrompf whom were married July 31, 1964.

He retired from Maryland Correctional Institute...

Mary Louise Clevenger

Mary Louise Clevenger

Jun 20, 2024

Mary Louise Clevenger, age 75, of Warfordsburg, Pa. passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Laurel Lakes Nursing Home, Chambersburg, Pa.

Born Saturday, March 5, 1949, in Berkeley Springs, Wv., she was the daughter of the late Donald and Betty Farris Whisner.

Mary enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She...

Tammy Jean Dickey

Tammy Jean Dickey

Jun 13, 2024

Tammy Jean Dickey, age 60, formerly of Hancock, Md. passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Hagerstown Healthcare, Hagerstown, Md. while under the care of Hospice.

Born Saturday, May 16, 1964, in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John Bowers and Connie and Dewey French.

Tammy worked as a GNA/CNA for thirty years and loved taking care of...

Darl Leon Younker

Darl Leon Younker

Jun 11, 2024

D. Leon Younker “JUMBO”, age 80, of Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home.

Born Friday, May 12, 1944, in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Kreps and Estella Hanes Younker.

As a young man, Leon worked on Kermit Mellott’s farm and enjoyed fishing at the creek.  

Later in life, he became friends with...

Shirley Ann Swadley

Shirley Ann Swadley

May 28, 2024

Shirley Ann Swadley, 83, Big Cove Tannery, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Fulton County Medical Center, in McConnellsburg, PA.

Born November 16, 1940, in Big Cove Tannery, PA., she was the daughter of the late Homer and Ida Shives Litton, and the wife of Bob Swadley.

She was a 1958 graduate of Southern Fulton High School.

She enjoyed spending...

Michael Wayne Chalupka, Sr.

Michael Wayne Chalupka, Sr.

May 27, 2024

Michael Wayne Chalupka, Sr., 78, passed away, Monday May 27, 2024, at his home in Berkeley Springs, WV.

Born Wednesday, May 15, 1946, Hagerstown, MD., he was the son of the late Paul and Lizetta (Spiker) Chalupka, and the husband of Dixie Souders Chalupka.

He was a 1965 graduate of Hancock High School

He retired from AT&T and Homeland Security in 1999.

He enjoyed...

Janet Lorane Henderson

Janet Lorane Henderson

May 26, 2024

Janet Lorane Henderson, 87, Hancock, MD., passed away May 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD.

Born in Fulton County, PA., she was the daughter of the late Lena Truax and Guy Yonker. She married David Henderson, and as that chapter of her life closed, she met her partner, Gerald Shaw, whom she shared her...

Edward Riley Fling

Edward Riley Fling

May 20, 2024

Edward Riley Fling, 75, Needmore, PA., passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at the home of his fiancé, Janet Layton.

Born Saturday, March 12, 1949, in Berkeley Springs, WV., he was the son of the late John Edward and Gladys Harriet (Stotler) Fling of Hancock, MD.

He was a 1967 graduate of Hancock High School.

He is survived by three children, daughter, Belinda,...

Edsel Grant Seavolt

Edsel Grant Seavolt

May 15, 2024

Edsel Grant Seavolt, 78, Hancock, MD., passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Born Sunday, June 3, 1945, in Hancock MD., he was the son of the late Edison and Opal Powell Seavolt, and the husband of Betty Clingerman Seavolt.

He was a 1963 graduate of Hancock High School.

He was employed at Napa Auto...

Jeanie Ann Younker

Jeanie Ann Younker

May 14, 2024

Jeanie Ann Younker, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, surrounded by her family, at her home in Hancock, MD.

Born Thursday, October 14, 1943, in Washington County, MD., she was the daughter of the late Howard and Henrietta Hose Weller and the wife of Ernest Younker.

She was a 1961 graduate of Hancock High School.

She was a member of Hancock Church...

Calvin Richard Johnson

Calvin Richard Johnson

May 11, 2024

Calvin Richard Johnson, 80, of Big Pool, MD., passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD.

Born Monday, June 14, 1943, in Pecktonville, MD., he was the son of the late Ray Elmo and Hazel Nevada Pierce Johnson, and the husband of Somwang Johnson.

He was a graduate of Clear Spring High School.

He was employed at Martin...

Ambrose Ernest Ray

Ambrose Ernest Ray

May 8, 2024

Ambrose Ernest Ray, 87, Hancock, MD., went home to be with his Lord on May 8, 2024.

Born December 21, 1936, in Warfordsburg, PA., he was the son of the late Charley and Pearl (Imes) Ray, and the husband of Delores Ray.

He was a 1954 Graduate of Southern Fulton High School.

He retired from Mack Truck in 1995, after 30 years of...

John Philip True

John Philip True

Apr 22, 2024

John Philip True, age 66, of Hancock, MD, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 at his residence.Born Monday, June 3, 1957, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of John W. True and the late Gretchen Truax True.Phil  was a graduate of Hancock High School, class of 1975. He retired from the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.Phil  was...

George "Joby"  Blankley

George "Joby" Blankley

Apr 19, 2024



George "Joby" Blankley Jr. age 86, of Hancock, MD, passed away Friday April 19, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center , Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born Thursday, December 16, 1937 in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late George W.  and Hilda H. Bishop Blankley.

He attended Warfordsburg Schools, he was a mechanic retiring from US Silica in 2004 after 38 years of...