Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
Virginia Ellen Hixon Cavender
Apr 10, 2024
Virginia Ellen Hixon Cavender, 79, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 after a lengthy illness.Virginia was born at home in Buck Valley, Pennsylvania, to the late Grant Rohm and Carolyn Smith Hixon. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Erik Goetz of Hagerstown; son -in-law, John Bowers, Sr, of Hancock, MD; grandchildren, John...
William Lee "Bill" Pittman
Apr 5, 2024
William Lee "Bill" Pittman, known affectionately as Bill, passed away on April 5, 2024, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. He was born on February 3, 1949, in Sandusky, Ohio. Bill led a fulfilling life as a Field Engineer for a major bakery equipment manufacturer and later served the community as a zoning technician for the county government in Florida.His boundless...
Marshall Eugene Brown, Sr.
Apr 2, 2024
Marshall Eugene Brown Sr., age 80, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his residence.
Born Wednesday, February 16, 1944, in Cumberland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Amos and Goldie Layton Brown.
Marshall was a graduate of Fort Hill High School, class of 1962. He was employed by Kelley Springfield Tire Co. in Cumberland, MD for...
Mary Martha Johnson
Mar 25, 2024
Mary Martha Johnson, age 82, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.
Born Thursday, November 13, 1941, in Hancock, MD, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Martha Gladhill Hull.
Mary was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church for over forty-eight years.
She loved spending time with her family, especially all her...
Sammy Herman Strait
Mar 25, 2024
Sammy Herman Strait, age 69, of Warfordsburg, PA, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at his home.
Born Monday, January 31, 1955, in Berkeley Springs, WV, he was the son of Izella Barnes and the late Herman Strait and the late Johnnie Barnes.
Sammy is survived by his wife Kathryn Strait; three sons, Jason Strait and significant other Miranda, Kevin Strait...
Evelyn Diane Newkirk
Mar 19, 2024
Evelyn Diane Bishop Lynn Newkirk, age 86, wife of the late Neil W. Newkirk of 370 Tollgate Ridge, Hancock, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Williamsburg, VA.
Born Sunday, November 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Alonza and Reba Bowers Bishop, of Warfordsburg, PA.
Evelyn was a former member of Black...
Cohen Jennings Ray
Mar 16, 2024
Cohen Jennings Ray, of Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Born Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Waylon P. and Payton N. Ray.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Harper Kolich; maternal grandparents, Richard and Julie Webb; paternal grandparents, Paul and Rebecca Ray; and...
Ronald Davis Snow
Mar 11, 2024
Ronald Davis Snow, 69, of Berkeley Springs, W.V., passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs.Born Monday, March 12, 1956, in Berkeley Springs, W.V., he was the son of the late Belvie and Goldie (Unger) Snow.Services will be held at the convenience of the family.Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Grove-Rogowski Funeral Home, 141 West...
Ruth Marie McCarty
Mar 8, 2024
Ruth Marie (Shoemaker) McCarty, 89, formerly of Hancock, MD, and Falling Waters, WV, entered eternal life on Friday, March 8, 2024, at The Leland at Laurel Run, Waynesboro, PA.
Born Friday, September 7, 1934, in Morgan County, WV, Ruth was the daughter of the late James Chester Shoemaker and Mildred Virginia Michael Shoemaker.
Ruth was a 1952 graduate of Berkeley Springs High...
Roger Leon Harvey
Mar 1, 2024
Roger Leon Harvey, age 62, of Hancock, MD, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at his home.
Born Monday, May 29, 1961, in Berkeley Springs, WV, he was the son of Roger Samson Harvey and the late Frances Lucille (Wyant) Harvey.
Roger is survived by one son, Roger Eugene Harvey and wife Missy of Thurmont, MD; four granddaughters, Paige Harvey, Melody Burral,...
Brian Keith Reed
Feb 24, 2024
Brian Keith Reed, 54 of Hancock Md passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on Saturday February 24, 2024.
Brian was born on February 19, 1970 to the late D. Fay (Wolford) Reed and Orville “Tom” Reed in Berkeley Springs, WV. Brian was a 1988 graduate of Hancock High School where he played multiple sports...
James Webster Shank
Feb 14, 2024
James “Jim” Webster Shank, age 82, of Warfordsburg, PA., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born June 24, 1941, in Charlestown, WV., he was the son of the late Woodrow and Hazel (Hendershot) Shank.
Jim retired from PennDOT after thirty years of service.
He was a member of the Bedford County Saddle Club,...
Ira "Junior" Marvin Moats Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
Ira “Junior” Marvin Moats Jr., age 89, of Mercersburg, PA., passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his residence.
Born Saturday, April 7, 1934, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ira and Mary Younker Moats Sr.
Junior worked at McKinley’s Food Market in Hancock, MD for over twenty years and worked as a mechanic at Kirk Ford Sales in...
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...
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