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Hagerstown, Maryland Mae Eileen Gray 1955 — 2024 Mae Eileen Gray, 69, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home. Born Monday, April 18, 1955, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. Webber, Sr. and the late Regina A. (Dewey) Webber. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Marion Gray in 2014. Mae graduated from Hempfield High School in Lancaster,PA, class of 1973. She was employed with Weis Market on Eastern Blvd. for many years. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and the Ladies of the Elks. Mae's greatest joy was spending time with her family. She is survived by her son Austin K. Gray and wife Leslie, daughter, Anika G. Niehans and husband Mark, grandchildren, Tobin...

Falling Waters, West Virginia Shawna Gwen Baker 1951 — 2024 Shawna ("Sunny") Gwen Baker, 73, passed away on August 11th, 2024, at her home. She was the wife of David Richard Baker Sr. They shared 55 years of marriage together. Born in Smithsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of George and Lorraine Smith. She attended Smithsburg High School. She was employed as a home health nurse as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Sunny was a member of the Independent Bible Church. She enjoyed bird watching, Elvis, and sunflowers. She will be remembered for her cooking, happy birthday songs, and most importantly her big heart. Sunny is survived by her loving husband, David Baker Sr, two children, daughter Robin Moore (Shawn Moore), son David Baker Jr (Mary Baker),...

Hagerstown, Maryland Robert Anthony Bell, II 2010 — 2024 Hagerstown, MD - Robert Anthony "Bob" Bell, II, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 9, 2010, in Hagerstown, MD to Robert Anthony Bell, Sr. and Angela Dawn McDonough, both of Hagerstown, MD. Bob attended Western Heights Middle School in Hagerstown, MD. His favorite hobby was watching Steve the Gamer on YouTube. Bob's favorite color was red. He loved all the ladies and the beach. He was the best big brother and had a smile that lit up the room. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his 2 brothers Jru Carter and Knickson Gass; maternal grandmother Kathy Malott; aunt Destiny Jones (Joe Plum); cousin Quinn;...

Martinsburg, West Virginia Michael Stanfield 2024 Michael W Stanfield, born April 5, 1962 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky, passed into the arms of Jesus on August 8, 2024, at his home, unexpectedly. In addition to his loving wife of 14 years, Leah Stanfield, he is survived by his father, Ronald Stanfield, of Frederick, Maryland, his mother, Louise Hahn, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, his brother, David Stanfield (Carol), of Frederick, Maryland, Donald Stanfield (Hiromi), nephew Jesse Stanfield, of Irvine, California, step-sister, Shirley Dryman (Bobby), step-sons, Paul Chenoweth (Evie), Ajay Chenoweth (Christena), his beloved grandchildren, McKayla Chenoweth and Arden Chenoweth, numerous nieces and nephews. Mike and Leah are devoted followers of...

Falling Waters, West Virginia Terri Jean Pratt 1972 — 2024 Terri Jean Pratt, 51, of Falling Waters, WV, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Hospice of the Panhandle, Kearneysville, WV. Terri was born in Fairfax, VA on November 28, 1972. Terri is the daughter of Carol Sheets Anders and Edward Anders. She is also suvived by Step Brothers, Scott Anders (Linda) and Brad Anders (Jessica); Aunt Sandra and Uncles Neil T. Sheets, David Sheets and Michael Sheets. Terri had been employed at Fort Detrick, Dr. Toothman, FBI Clarksburg, WV, and at the ATF in Kearneysville, WV. Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD. Online condolences may be offered at...

Falling Waters, West Virginia Kitty Ann Bequeath 1958 — 2024 Kitty Ann Bequeath, 66, of Falling Waters, WV, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at Berkeley Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV, surrounded by loving family. Born on July 7, 1958 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Polly (Gardenhour) and Lester Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a Sister, Betty Biller. Kitty graduated from Waynesboro Area Senior High School. Kitty worked as a mail clerk in Frederick, MD, then a Letter Carrier in Hagerstown, MD for the U.S. Postal Service for 22 years, until her retirement in 2014. Kitty enjoyed reading, watching old movies, cooking, being outside and doing yardwork. She also enjoyed spending time with family and...

Williamsport, Maryland Walter Holler Rizer, Sr. 1938 — 2024 Williamsport, MD - Walter Holler Rizer, Sr., 85, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Williamsport Retirement Village. Walter was born on August 11, 1938, in Buffalo Mills, PA to the late Walter Simon Rizer and Wilma Edna (Swauger) Bennett. He was a 1956 graduate of Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, MD. He was of the Lutheran Faith. Walter was employed by NCR as a Technology Representative for 35 years until his retirement. After retirement he worked for the Davidson Company in Hagerstown, MD. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing were his passions and he passed down those passions to his family. Walter was also a member of the NRA and formerly...

Hanco*ck, Maryland Ruth Ann Shives 1950 — 2024 With profound sadness we announce the passing of Ruth Ann Shives, loving wife and mother, who died on August 2, 2024, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 73 years old. Ruth Ann is survived by her husband Ronald Shives of Hanco*ck, MD; their children, Heidi Kenyon and husband, Kent of Berthoud, CO; Anna Shives of Hanco*ck, MD; and Klara Ramnath and husband, Alan of Adamstown, MD; a granddaughter, Emilia Kenyon; brother Michael Hennig of Falls Church, VA; and sister, Laura Sue Free and husband, Gordon of Freeland, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Otto Hennig of Indiana, PA; her father-in-law, Gene Shives of Warfordsburg, PA; and sister-in-law, Pat Keller of...

Sharpsburg, Maryland Clifford "Buster" Crampton 1945 — 2024 Clifford "Buster" Crampton, 78, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was born on December 10, 1945, in Sharpsburg, MD., to the late Jennings Bryan Crampton and Margaret (Otzelberger) Crampton. Buster retired from Dupont in Falling Waters, WV. And spent all his adult years as a devoted husband and father. He married the love of his life, Nancy Jenkins on January 21, 1967. They were married for 54 years before she passed away in 2021, they made a beautiful life together and had two sons. He was the guiding and steadying force for his family and there was nothing he enjoyed more than providing for and spending time with them. He loved everything...

Smithsburg, Maryland Brittney Marie Bowers 1997 — 2024 Brittney Marie Bowers, 26, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Thursday, August 1,2024 at home. Born on August 26,1997, she was the daughter of Aleta and Sonny bowers. Brittney was the assistant manager at Holiday Hair in Hagerstown md, sold Mary Kay in her free time and found joy in sunflowers. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister Kendra Guessford, brother Joshua bowers, a fianc? Chad Duffy, his family, three nieces (Cara Kirstin ash), two nephews ( Steven,hunter) three aunts in New Mexico Debbie Gilmer ,Theresa Candlearia and Loyetta Thomas, uncle Guy Wright, uncle Ron Bowers and wife Wendy Bowers, grandmother Jane Wright, God mother Tina Morris and two god sisters, Kaylee...

Williamsport, Maryland Alta Zoe Stahle 1925 — 2024 Alta Zoe Stahle, 99, of Williamsport, Md. passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Julia Manor Nursing Center in Hagerstown, Md. She was the daughter of the late Roy H. and Opal H. Northcraft Smith of Warfordsburg, Pa. and the widow of Charles N. Stahle who passed away in 1993. Alta graduated from Warfordsburg High School with the class of 1942. She was employed by Harper and Row Publishers in Hagerstown, Md., for 34 years where she retired as an Administrative Secretary in 1987. Alta attended St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Hagerstown until she became ill. She is survived by a grandson, Mark D. Stahle and wife Kim of Hagerstown, two sisters, Agnes J. Mills of Hagerstown, and Jerri...

Marion Station, Maryland Rosalie Irene Reese 1935 — 2024 Rosalie Irene Reese, 89, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at home in Marion Station. Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was born to Chester and Eleanor Smith of Chicago, IL on July 9, 1935. Rosalie was the mother of five. She was preceded in death by her beloved daughters, Leslie Lamberti-Reese and Lynn Reese. She is survived by her daughters Laurie Moore and Lisa Nee (husband Christopher) and her son Russell Reese. Rosalie is also survived by her nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She had a long career for working for the Transportation Communications Union (TCU, formerly known as BRAC). Private services are planned for immediate family. As a lifelong Democrat,...

Hagerstown, Maryland Jo Anne Shockey 1938 — 2024 Jo Anne Shockey, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 26, 2024 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD, surrounded by loving family. Born on August 1, 1938 in Meridian, ID, she was the daughter of the late Lois (Shaw) and Shirley Joseph Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving Husband, Gordon Shockey; Sister, Shirley Merritt; and Brother, Richard Miller. Jo Anne attended Gem State SDA Academy, and then Walla Walla College. Jo Anne relocated to Takoma Park, MD after college and started to work for the Review and Herald Publishing Association of the SDA Church, and retired after 45 years. Jo Anne met and married her husband, Gordon,...

HAGERSTOWN, Maryland Robert Vincent KLINGER, JR. 1962 — 2024 Robert V. Klinger, Jr 61 of Hagerstown, MD passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Meritus Medical Center. Bob was born on October 2, 1962, in Ashland, Pa. He was the son of Connie and the late Robert V. Klinger, Sr. who preceded him in death in January of this year. In addition to his mother, Bob is survived by his brothers Richard (Tina), Raymond (Sheri), and Ronald, nephews Michael (Olivia), Ashton (Ashlie) and niece Adasen (Freddy), four great-nephews and a great-niece. He graduated from Smithsburg High School in 1980 and from Shippensburg University In 1987 with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending...

Hagerstown, Maryland John Harold Eckstine 1934 — 2024 Harold Eckstine, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 25, 2024. Born July 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Roy A. Eckstine and Blanche (Wolfinger) Eckstine. Born and raised in Washington county, Harold spent over 70 years working many jobs including Chewsville elevator, Carpets inc., North American Housing, Machen Music and Music and Arts, retiring at 85 years old. Harold also had an unmatched passion for music. He played his trombone in various groups whenever he could, including The Wayne Band, Hagerstown Civic Band, and various small ensembles and orchestras. Harold was a member of the first Christian Church Hagerstown, Maryland, and song tenor on the...

Hagerstown, Maryland Raymond Clifford Gustafson 1947 — 2024 Raymond "Cliff" Clifford Gustafson, 77, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home. Born July 2, 1947, in Corry, PA, he was the son of Phyllis I. Foster and the late, Emory Albers. Cliff was a bus driver most of his life and an avid motor sports fan. In addition to his mother, Cliff is survived by his loving wife, of 36 years, Mary C. (Heim) Gustafson, daughters, Jo Ann Arenzana (Lewis), and Angie Donavon, stepchildren, Flint Hopkins, Dennis Hopkins, Anthony Hopkins, and Aileen Hopkins, grandchildren, Borja Arenzana, Mila Arenzana, Tyler Donavon, Elisa Donavon, and Declan Hopkins, cousin, Scott Foster, and numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be private,...

Hagerstown, Maryland Thomas Lee Brewer 1940 — 2024 Thomas Lee Brewer, 83, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Doey's House. Born Monday, August 19, 1940, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Jesse Brewer Jr. and the late Hazel Virginia (Carpenter) Brewer. He was preceded in death by his first wife Romaine I. "Peg" Brewer in 2002 and later by his second wife Carolyn Brewer in 2024 Tom graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1958, where he was very involved in sports especially soccer. He was employed with Bearings and Transmissions for 26 years and later with Hagerstown Kitchens retiring after many years.Tom was a member of Paramount Brethren in Christ Church, where he served in numerous roles. He...

Hagerstown, Maryland Gloria Jean Wood 1942 — 2024 Hagerstown, MD - Gloria Jean Wood, 81, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Complete Care Hagerstown, MD. She was born on November 11, 1942, in Hagerstown, MD to the late William Elmer and Helen Eliz (Tyree) Haden. Gloria was a 1961 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church Hagerstown, MD. She enjoyed participating in the annual scripture projects at the church. Gloria loved going on the Jolly 60's outings, shopping, and canning all different kinds of food. She is survived by her loving husband, Coy Eugene Wood, Sr., whom she married on November 20, 1992; daughter Katherine Harnish; son David...

Waynesboro, Virginia Pastor Gregory L Miller 1942 — 2024 Pastor Gregory Lee Miller, Sr. passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence in Waynesboro, Virginia. He was born on November 19, 1942, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to the late Guy Wilbur, Sr. and Ada Viola Harmon Miller. Gregory was a devoted evangelist and an esteemed local builder. He fully renovated The Calvary Assembly of God where he was the Pastor for sixteen years, known for his unwavering faith, generosity and dedication to his community. His final pastorate and the church he built was at Good News Ministries in Staunton, Virginia. He was a Virginia Class A contractor where he built homes for Miracle Modular in Bedford, Virginia. Beyond his professional achievements he...

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