Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
Gretchen True
Apr 25, 2023
Gretchen Simone True, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her home in Hancock, MD.
Born April 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Oscar B. and Ruth VanGosen Truax, and the wife of John W. True whom she married on June 7, 1956.
She was a teacher’s aid for Washington County...
Joseph Ashkettle
Apr 14, 2023
Joseph Andrew Ashkettle, 56, Warfordsburg, PA., passed away Friday, April 14, 2023.
Born December 25, 1966, in Hagerstown, MD., he was the son of the late Bernard Ashkettle and Irma Ashkettle.
He served 4 years in the US Marines as a Crew Chief.
He was a Correctional Officer for 34 years at MCI-H...
Janice Trail
Apr 10, 2023
Janice R Trail, 90, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, WV, where she was a resident of the Extended Care Unit.
Born March 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Janet Apple, and the widow of Donald James Trail.
She retired from Ravenwood Lutheran...
Ruth Harris
Apr 10, 2023
Sister Ruth Israel Harris was born on March 4, 1944, as a member of The Supreme Council of the House of Jacob to Bishop Edward Gabriel Bell Sr and Adv. Sr. Mother Leeota Wilson Bell.
She was a beloved individual and proud of her illustrious career with the US Postal Service. She began as an MPLSM operator...
Mary Ellen Bohrer
Apr 7, 2023
Mary Ellen (Hixon) Bohrer, Hagerstown, MD., went to her eternal home on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Sunday, January 11, 1925, at the Hixon family farm near Hancock, MD. She was the daughter of the late Elmer T. Hixon, Sr., and Mary R. (Kellner) Hixon.
She was...
Kalani Fickes
Mar 11, 2023
Kalani A. Fickes gained her angel’s wings, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, WV.
Born April 13, 2022, in Chambersburg, PA., she was the daughter of Kylaha Seman and Drae W. Fickes, Chambersburg, PA and Don and Donna Long, Warfordsburg, PA.
She touched the hearts of so many people and...
Michael Hiltz
Mar 2, 2023
Michael B. Hiltz, 58, Hancock MD., passed away March 2, 2023, in Winchester, VA.
He was born December 11, 1964, in Baltimore Maryland.
He is survived by his mother, Sharon Hiltz, of Chincoteague, VA., his wife, Debra Hiltz, of Hancock, MD., one son, Brett Hiltz, of Falling Waters, WV.; and one brother, Joseph Hiltz, of...
Helen Mccarty
Feb 28, 2023
Helen Geneva McCarty, 88, Hancock, MD., passed away, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.
Born July 6, 1934, in Berkeley Springs, WV., she was the daughter of the late Samuel Hull and Martha Gladhill Hull and the widower of James Warren McCarty.
She was a member of Orchard Ridge First Church...
Hildebert Smith
Feb 21, 2023
Hildebert Edward Smith, Jr., Hancock, MD., passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Creekside Village in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Born December 7, 1948, he was the son of the late Hildebert E. Sr., and Mary Smith, and the widower of Mildred E. Smith, who passed away May 11, 2014.
He was a 1967 graduate of Hancock...
Lloyd Timmons, Sr.
Feb 19, 2023
Lloyd A. Timmons, Sr., 86, of Berkeley Springs, WV., passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at War Memorial Nursing Center, Berkeley Springs, WV.
Born August 16, 1936, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Lloyd D. and Mary E. Timmons.
He was employed at Hepburn Orchards in his younger years and continued working...
Alvin Bain, Jr.
Feb 16, 2023
Alvin “AC” Carl Bain Jr., 77, Hancock, MD., passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown Md.
Born January 17, 1946, in East McKeesport, Pa., he was the son of the late Alvin C. and Margret Smith Bain, Sr.
He was a graduate of Hancock High School, Class of 1964, and...
Joseph Breakall
Feb 10, 2023
Joseph Reynolds Breakall (Pete), Warfordsburg, PA, passed away, Friday, February 10, 2023, at his home in Warfordsburg.
Born July 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph Lloyd Breakall and Mable Ruth Breakall.
In his earlier years, Joseph worked for Powlen Equipment Company in Hagerstown, MD., Clugston’s Equipment in Needmore, PA., and The...
Wanda Whitfield
Feb 5, 2023
Wanda Whitfield, 59, passed away February 5, 2023, at her home in Little Orleans, MD.
Born December 13, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Audrey (Brady) Anderson, and the wife of Danny L. Whitfield.
She was employed at Red Horse Motor Inn, Fredrick, MD., for over 30 years and retired as...
Doris Shives
Jan 29, 2023
Doris Jane Shives, Needmore, PA., passed away January 29, 2023, with her family in attendance.
Doris was born and raised in Greencastle, PA. before making her home in Fulton County at age 19.
She attended Browns Mill School in Greencastle.
She married her husband, Melvin (Jimmy) Shives, Jr., in June 1952.
...
Charles Thomas
Jan 20, 2023
Charles Vincent Thomas, 56, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed peacefully at his family home in Hancock, Maryland on January 20, 2023, with his sisters, Theresa and Rosemarie, at his side.
Born on September 4, 1966, Charles was the son of the late Dr. Frank B Thomas III and Marion Reich Thomas of Hancock, Maryland. He...
Roderick Stahl
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...
Richard Miller
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...
Tracy Schultz
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.,...
Michael Hovermale
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....
Merrill Shaw
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...
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