Obituaries

Constance E. Stapleton

Constance E. Stapleton

Apr 18, 2024

Constance Elizabeth Stapleton, 93, of Middletown Maryland, passed away peacefully April 18th, 2024 in her home, Connemara, surrounded by her loving family. She is pre-deceased by her son John “Jack” Arthur and survived by her children, Jill Adair, Susan Brooke, Michael Scott, Christopher Blair Stapleton and niece Mary Anne Coffman. She is also survived by her five grandchildren Zachary Ellis...

Damar Nevin Pennant

Damar Nevin Pennant

Apr 10, 2024

Mr. Damar Nevin Pennant, 28, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Ashley Dawn Snyder Pennant, his wife of 3 years.Born December 21, 1995, in Jamaica, he was a son of Richard Pennant of Jamaica and Eulabelle Marie Mason of Hyattsville.Mr. Pennant worked with Atomic Taxi & Sedan Dispatch, Hagerstown.Surviving,...

Frances Marie Manspeaker Symons

Frances Marie Manspeaker Symons

Mar 31, 2024

Mrs. Frances Marie Manspeaker Symons, 87, of Hagerstown, died on Easter morning, March 31, 2024, at Julia Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of the late Alvin W. Symons, who preceded her in death on October 5, 2000.

 

Born July 10, 1936, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Virginia Rayetta Manspeaker.

 

Mrs. Symons had previously...

Arlene Meda Miner Werdebaugh

Arlene Meda Miner Werdebaugh

Mar 10, 2024

Mrs. Arlene Meda Miner Werdebaugh, 96, of Hagerstown, died Sunday evening, March 10, 2024, at Sterling Health Care, South Mountain, Boonsboro.  She was the wife of Mr. Rosswell Kendal Werdebaugh, who preceded her in death on August 7, 1988.Born in Ringgold, she was the daughter of the late Irving G. and Meda Alice Reecher Werdebaugh.  She was a graduate of...

Dr. Robert Edward Weiss

Dr. Robert Edward Weiss

Feb 20, 2024

Dr. Robert Edward “Bob” Weiss, 72, of Hagerstown, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  He was the husband of Barbara Livov Weiss.

 

Born October 28, 1951, in Hagerstown, he was a son of the late Bernard and Gloria Denton Weiss

 

Bob served his community as a pediatrician for 36 years.

 

He was a dedicated member of B’nai Abraham synagogue, singing in the choir,...

Harry Reginel "Reggie" DeChalus

Harry Reginel "Reggie" DeChalus

Feb 9, 2024

Mr. Harry Reginel DeChalus, 87, of Hagerstown, Maryland, and formerly of Gaithersburg, Maryland, fondly known to many as “Reggie”, died Friday evening February 9, 2024, at Hagerstown Health Care Center. He was the husband of Mrs. Catherine Marie Browder DeChalus, his wife of 66 years. Born July 18, 1936, in the Bronx, New York City, New York, he was a son...

Troy Eugene Shelton

Troy Eugene Shelton

Feb 2, 2024

Mr. Troy Eugene Shelton, 33, of Hagerstown, died Friday, February 2, 2024, in Hagerstown.

 

Born July 25, 1991, in Montgomery County, he was the son of Thomas Shelton, and the late Allison Samantha Herbert.

 

Troy worked cooking and in landscaping.  He may best be remembered cooking at the Waffle House on Sharpsburg Pike.

 

He was of the Christian Faith.

 

Surviving are Troy’s siblings Kevin...

Larry Edward Welch, Sr.

Larry Edward Welch, Sr.

Jan 26, 2024

Mr. Larry Edward Welch, Sr., 78, of Hagerstown, known to many as "Loop Loop", died Friday morning, January 26, 2024, at Doey's House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown.

Born January 2, 1946, he was a son of the late Raymond Ellsworth, Sr., and Hazel Louise Fogle Welch.

Earlier in his life, Larry worked with various area construction companies.  Later, he used his...

Shirley Ann Whitmore Vance

Shirley Ann Whitmore Vance

Jan 12, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Ann Whitmore Vance, 86, of Hagerstown, died early Friday morning, January 12, 2024, at Sterling Care – South Mountain, Boonsboro.  She was the wife Joseph Phillip Vance, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1990.

 

Born on May 15, 1936, in Washington County, she was a daughter of the late Cyrus Andrew and Margaret Catherine Shank Whitmore.

 

Mrs. Vance worked...

Judith Kay "Judi" Fuller Monard

Judith Kay "Judi" Fuller Monard

Jan 11, 2024

 

Mrs. Judith “Judi” Kay Monard (Fuller), 78, of Hagerstown, formerly of Prince Frederick, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was the wife of the late James Thomas “Tom” Monard, who proceeded her in death in 2006.

Judi was born on September 13, 1945, in Princeton, WV, to the late Aut Junior Fuller, Sr., and the late Nellie Irene Hillman...

Robin Joan Gelfand Handler

Robin Joan Gelfand Handler

Dec 23, 2023

 

Mrs. Robin Joan Gelfand Handler, 70, of Hagerstown, died suddenly Saturday evening, December 23, 2023, at her residence.  She was the wife of Mr. David Louis Handler, her husband of 47 years.

 

Born June 16, 1953, in Queens, New York, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lottie Braunstein Gelfand.

 

Robin was a member of...

Kayla Marie Andujar

Kayla Marie Andujar

Dec 17, 2023

Ms. Kayla Marie Andujar, of Hagerstown, died suddenly early Sunday morning, December 17, 2023, in Baltimore.

 

Born January 23, 1991, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Mr. Victor Manuel Andujar, and Mrs. Carrie Marie Swope Malonado, of Hagerstown.

 

Kayla was of the Islamic faith.

 

Surviving, besides her mother, are siblings Harrison Miller of...

Dixie Jean Hockenberry Lushbaugh

Dixie Jean Hockenberry Lushbaugh

Nov 29, 2023

 

Mrs. Dixie Jean Hockenberry Lushbaugh, 83, of Hagerstown, fondly known by many as " Miss Dixie," died early Wednesday afternoon, November 29, 2023, at her residence.  She was the wife of Mr. Charles Ronald “Ronnie” Lushbaugh, her husband of 62 years,

 

Born May 16, 1940, on Hospital Hill, Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Raphael Benedict...

Jean Older Hector

Jean Older Hector

Oct 31, 2023

 

Mr. Jean Older Hector70, of Hagerstown, died Monday evening, October 31, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.

 

Mr. Hector was born on June 21, 1953, in Haiti.  He retired from the banking industry in his native country.

 

Surviving are his children, Addline Hector of Hagerstown, Amilca Hector of New York City, and Michelaine Hector of Hagerstown; and...

Gerald Franklin "Frank" Karn

Gerald Franklin "Frank" Karn

Oct 29, 2023

    Mr. Gerald Franklin "Frank" Karn, 74, of Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Frederick, passed away early Sunday evening, October 29, 2023, at Somerford Place, Hagerstown, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.  He was the husband of Darla Snurr Karn, his wife of nearly 48 years.

 

Born June 21, 1949, in Baltimore, he was son of the...

David Gregory Wetzel

David Gregory Wetzel

Oct 29, 2023

 

Mr. David Gregory Wetzel, 66, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, died Sunday morning, October 29, 2023, at ALIVE Assisted Living, Mount Airy.  He was the loving husband of his wife to whom he was truly devoted, the late Antoinette “Toni” Deeb Wetzel, who preceded him in death in 2007.

 

Born January 8, 1957, in Baltimore, he was a son...

Otto Cameron Wiegand, Jr.

Otto Cameron Wiegand, Jr.

Oct 27, 2023

 

Mr. Otto Cameron Wiegand, Jr., 81, of Hagerstown, and formerly of Sharpsburg, and North Carolina, died late Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at Doey’s House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Mrs Catherine “Cathy” Poropatic, his wife of forty-two years.

 

Fondly known as "Cameron" or "Cam" by many, he was born August 19, 1942,...

Miguel Angel Berrios Burgos

Miguel Angel Berrios Burgos

Oct 23, 2023

Mr. Miguel Angel Berrios Burgos, 89, of Hagerstown, died late Monday evening, October 23, 2023, at Doey's House, Hospice of Washington County, Hagerstown.  He was the husband of Mrs. Claribel Solari, his wife of 46 years.

Born June 20, 1934, in Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Santos Berrios and Rosa Burgos.

Prior to retirement, Miguel worked...

Violet Lucille Emory Monninger

Violet Lucille Emory Monninger

Oct 23, 2023

Mrs. Violet Lucille Emory Monninger, 86, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, and formerly of Hagerstown, died late evening, Monday, October 23, 2023, at Inpatient Hospice House of Hospice Of The Panhandle, Kearneysville, West Virginia.  She was the wife of the late Robert Lee Monninger, who preceded her in death on December 30, 2006.

Born April 3, 1937, in Pen Mar, she...

Baggie Tex Christmas

Baggie Tex Christmas

Sep 26, 2023

Mr. Baggie Tex Christmas, 89, of Hagerstown, and formerly of New Jersey, died very early Tuesday morning, September 26, 2923, at Autumn Lake Healthcare of Arcola, Silver Spring.  He was the husband of Nancy Owinnie Williams Christmas, his wife of 58 years whom he married in April,1965.

Born on June 6, 1934, in Warren County, North Carolina, he was a...

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