All Obituaries

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. She worked several jobs including the National Lunch and Park-n-Dine in Hancock, MD. She also worked at Sagner Sewing Factory in McConnellsburg, PA., and Jacob Brothers Sewing Factory,...

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 was the seventh child of nine children, five boys and four girls.  In his younger years, Charlie loved fishing. It brought him much joy whenever he could hold a pole...

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 helping hand, first to crack a joke, and last to judge. A member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, in Hancock,...

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 on his boat, mushroom hunting, riding his Harley Davidson, and playing guitar. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Richard L. Miller, Hancock, MD.; two daughters, Judy...

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., and a 1992 graduate of Messiah College in Grantham, PA. She was a member of the Hancock Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by twelve step-grandchildren;...

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 the Moose and a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He was a member, former elder and Sunday School Superintendent of the Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church. He was an electrician for 32 years...

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. He enjoyed riding his golf cart, cooking, and playing cards and shooting pool with friends. Most of all he loved spending time with family and friends. He...

Harriet (Hedy) Lorraine Yost, 77, Berkeley Springs, WV., passes away Friday, December 16, 2022, at Stonerise Berkeley Springs, WV. Born February 11, 1945, in Hancock, MD., she was the youngest child of the late William A. and Hazel R. (Munson) McCusker. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a graduate of Hancock High School, Class of 1963. She worked at Cacapon Lodge, Coolfont, Seely Furniture and retired from Caperton Furniture Works. She was a member of Mt....

Violet Jean Sheeder, age 77, transitioned on December 14, 2022, one day shy of her late daughter, Valarie Jean Sheeder/Runyon’s birthday. Violet’s family believes that Virl Jr., her late husband and Valarie had a joyous reunion and birthday party on December 15th. Violet is survived by her son, Virl “Hobie” Sheeder III, son-in-law, Madison Offenhauser; her three grandchildren whom she and Virl raised from young ages; Tiffany Pryor (granddaughter), her husband...

Raymond “Jr” Roy Fischer, Jr., 56, Hancock, MD., passed away December 10, 2022, in Hagerstown, MD. Born November 9, 1966, in Berkeley Springs, WV., he was the son of the late Frances May (Hiles) Thompson and Raymond Roy Fischer, Sr., and the step-son of the late Earlston Eugene Thompson, Sr. He was employed as a hauler operator at C. William Hetzer, Hagerstown, MD. He also worked as a tree trimmer for many years and gas attendant at Little Sandys Truck Stop in Hancock. He...