Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
Tammy Faye Moats
Feb 8, 2024
Tammy Faye Moats, 88 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to be eternally with the love of her life, Ray C. Moats on Thursday February 8, 2024, while under the care of Hospice at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD, with her daughter Terra, and two very special caregivers, Trinity and Steph (Cutie Pie) from WRV...
John "Dick" Edward Barker
Feb 8, 2024
John Edward “Dick” Barker, age 89, of Hancock, MD., passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his home.
Born Saturday, January 12, 1935, in Morgan County, WV., he was the son of the late Clarence Luther and Daisy Pearl Karns Barker.
Dick served in the United States Army. He was a manager for Fairview Orchards in Hancock, MD. and worked for Fleetwood...
Daniel Charles Holdnack
Feb 1, 2024
Daniel Charles Holdnack, age 80, of Hagerstown, MD., passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Sterling Care South Mountain Nursing Home in Boonsboro, MD.
Born July 27,1943, in Erie, PA., he was the son of the late John and Anna Wojciechkowska Holdnack.
Daniel served in the United States Navy for two years active duty and three years reserves.
He was a graduate...
Laura Lynn Whisner
Jan 25, 2024
Laura Lynn Whisner, age 61, passed away at her home in Great Cacapon, WV. on Thursday, January 25, 2024.
Born Sunday, July 8, 1962, in Woodstock, VA., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Arthur Sr., Gloria Loveless Harding and Howard “Dave” Harding.
Laura was a graduate of Northern High School in Owings, MD. She was a member of the Christian...
Lina Lorene MacMichael
Jan 22, 2024
Lina Lorene MacMichael, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Warfordsburg, PA. on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Born Saturday, July 26, 1941, in Berwyn, MD., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Lina (Morgan) Thies.
Lina was a graduate of High Point High School in Beltsville, MD., class of 1959.
She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran...
Deana Margaret Weller
Jan 17, 2024
On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, God called Deana Margaret (Hart) Weller, age 79, home to be with her loving husband of fifty-seven years, Floyd L. Weller.
Born Friday, October 20, 1944, in Pecktonville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Daisy (McCarty) Hart Sr.
Deana worked at Xerxes in Williamsport, MD until retirement. She also worked for Potomac Sportswear...
Thomas Leo Brezler Jr.
Jan 15, 2024
Thomas Leo Brezler, Jr., of Warfordsburg passed away at his residence on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Born Tuesday, July 18, 1950, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Thomas and Virginia (Radavich) Brezler.
Thomas worked for Anne Arundel County, retiring after forty-five years of service.
He enjoyed hunting and taking long drives through the mountains.
In addition...
Stephen Lynn McKinley
Jan 13, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen Lynn McKinley, age 77, who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Born on Wednesday, August 21, 1946, at Washington County Hospital, Steve spent much of his life in Hancock, Maryland, and left an indelible mark on the hearts of those he knew.
Steve was preceded in death...
Sylvia Jean Hull
Jan 2, 2024
Sylvia Jean Hull, age 68, of Hancock, MD., passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Hagerstown Healthcare Center in Hagerstown, MD.
Born Monday, March 28, 1955, in Morgan County, WV., she was the daughter of Homer Elwood Hull and the late Elizabeth Ann Hull.
Sylvia was a graduate of Hancock High School class of 1976.
She is survived...
Allen Eugene Wigfield
Jan 2, 2024
Allen Eugene Wigfield, 80, of Warfordsburg, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his home in Warfordsburg.
Born Monday, December 13, 1943, in Roaring Springs, PA, he was the son of the late Amos and Laura (Winck) Wigfield of Artemas, PA.
Allen was a retired machine operator at Rayloc, Hancock, MD. Prior...
Graham "Doug" Douglas Snow
Jan 2, 2024
Graham “Doug” Douglas Snow passed away at his residence in Hancock, MD on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Born Thursday, September 11, 1947, in Hancock MD, he was the son of the late Jett and Ethel Graham Snow.
Doug was a graduate of Hancock High School Class of 1965.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 26 in...
Norma Virginia Bishop
Dec 30, 2023
Norma Virginia Bishop, 78, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at her home in Hancock, MD.
Born Tuesday, February 20, 1945, in Baltimore, MD., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Amelia Barnes Dixon.
Norma graduated from Flintstone High School, Class of 1963. She was a dedicated employee of London Fog in Hancock, MD., where she...
Joseph Theodore (Ted) Wolford
Dec 28, 2023
Ted Wolford, 86, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, (Ocala, Florida) on Thursday, December 28th, 2023.
He was born on March 9th, 1937 in Hancock, MD. He was the son of Robert Theodore Wolford and Dorothy Susan (Yost) Wolford McCullough.
Ted grew up in the small, historical town of Hancock. He...
Shirley Eugeania Divel
Dec 24, 2023
Shirley Eugeania Divel, age 81, of Hancock, MD, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.
Born Sunday, April 19, 1942, in Hancock, MD, she was the daughter of the late Wason and Vada (Barnhart) Cubbage. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, Donald Divel; two children, Donald, and Babette Divel;...
James Franklin Trail
Dec 23, 2023
James Franklin Trail or “Jim” as many knew him by, passed away peacefully at home in Maryland, with family by his side, on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the age of 85.
Born Friday, October 7, 1938, in Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of the late Huey James and Thelma Elizabeth Barnhart Trail.
James graduated from Southern Fulton...
Margaret "Peggy" Lou Carnell
Dec 22, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” Lou Carnell, age 81, of Hedgesville, WV, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD with her granddaughter, Tonya Messner, by her side.
Born, Thursday, July 30, 1942, in Buck Valley, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Janet (Ward) Schetrompf. She was also predeceased by her husband William Carnell.
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Marlyn Paul Habel
Dec 7, 2023
Marlyn Paul Habel, 68, formerly of Lancaster County, entered in to rest on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 8:57 AM. His wife, stepdaughter and two of his nephews were by his side.
Marlyn grew up in the Cabbage Hill area of Lancaster City with his three brothers, Mike, Pete, and Rick. He was a 1973 graduate of McCaskey High...
Sheila Diane Richardson
Dec 6, 2023
Sheila Diane (Moats) Richardson passed away on December 6, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center.
Sheila was born on January 18, 1961, in Berkeley Springs, WV, to Leroy and Helen (Weller) Moats.
She was a 1979 graduate of Hancock High School. She loved animals and lighthouses.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Richardson, a daughter Jennifer Sensel. Stepsons Anthony (Andrea) Richardson, Jamie (Bethany)...
Donald Lloyd Pittman
Dec 1, 2023
Donald Lloyd Pittman, 89, went into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.
He was born January 10, 1934, to Paul G. and Lelia B. (Millis) Pittman, in Mercersburg, PA.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Arlene C. (Werner) Pittman; three children, Shannon (John) Thompson, Valerie (Rick) Brown, and Clay...
Geraldine M. "Geri" Walter
Dec 1, 2023
Geraldine M “Geri” Walter, 85, of Hancock, MD., died Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home.
Born December 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Havlicek Defina.
She retired from Seely Pine Furniture, Berkeley Springs, WV., and worked and volunteered for many years at Loaves and Fishes, in Hancock, MD.
One of her favorite...
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