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Helen "Joyce" (nee Valentine) Minnich, 78 of Artemas, PA, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on March 16, 2022, from glioblastoma multi-form brain cancer. She was born at home in Ilchester, Maryland on September 29, 1943. Joyce was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Alta (nee Acuff) Valentine. She was also predeceased by; her brother Harry E Valentine, Jr., sister Wanda L Cross, brother-in-law Joseph L. Minnich, Jr., sister-in-law Mary Beth Stocksdale, sister-in law Jane Marie and brother-in-law Harry Short. She was a 1962 graduate of Howard High School located in Ellicott City, MD. Joyce was a teacher's assistant at Winfield...

Clarence Gerard "Smitty" Smith, age 92, of Berkeley Springs, WV, died on Monday, January 17, 2022 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs. Born August 13, 1929 in Cresson, PA, he was the son of the late Bartley Robert and Agnes Elizabeth Peters Smith. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Berkeley Springs and had been active in the Holy Name Society. He was a graduate of Cresson High School and also attended the Maryland Institute in Baltimore. Smitty worked as an advertising manager with Coca Cola and retired in 1991 as an area manager with Dixie Narco sales. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War from May 2, 1951 until his honorable discharge on...

Jack Lynn Butts, age 72, of Berkeley Springs, WV, died on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born March 14, 1949 at Kings Daughters Hospital in Martinsburg, WV, he was the son of the late Marven Lathaniel and Ruth Eleanor Post Butts. He was of the Methodist faith. Jack was a graduate of Berkeley Springs High School and earned his bachelor's degree in education from West Virginia University. He had worked as the finance director with Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown and retired as finance director with Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the first commander of Sons of the American Legion Squadron #60 in Berkeley...

Leeta Michelle Robinson, age 56, of Great Cacapon, WV, died on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at her residence. Born September 4, 1965 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Barbara Hummer Shade of Walkersville, MD and the late Vernon Shade. She was a Christian. Leeta was a graduate of Walkersville High School in Walkersville, MD. She worked as a machine operator with Rubbermaid Commercial Products in Winchester, VA. Leeta enjoyed reading, sewing, quilting and watching old movies. In addition to her mother, Leeta is survived by her husband of 28 years, Lawrence Everett Robinson at home, her children, John David Robinson of Great Cacapon, Samantha Lynn Hutzler of Winchester, VA, Jessica Rose...

Charlotte Katherine Britt, age 79, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed peacefully into her Heavenly home on Friday, September 10, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends while under of the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born February 17, 1942 in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley "John Penny" Spears, Sr. and Bertie E. Vaughn Spears. She was a member of Love Assembly of God in Berkeley Springs and Clarksburg Church of Clarksburg, MD, where Charlotte faithfully served Jesus. Charlotte worked as a custodian with Montgomery County Schools. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, and making candy. Charlotte is survived by her children, Terry Britt, Tommy Britt, Sr., Mark Britt,...

Mr. Thomas Sidney Fitzgerald, Sr., 85, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born December 15, 1935 in Emmitsburg, MD, he was the son of Naomi Elizabeth Powell (deceased 1977), and Thomas Allen Fitzgerald (deceased 1940). In 1940, after Thomas's father passed away, he and his brothers spent several years in an orphanage, Tom stayed until 1949. He later worked at a dairy farm in Walkersville, MD, owned by his foster family, Russell Walker, until 1954. After graduating from high school, Tom qualified for Air Force Navigator training and enlisted in the Air Force as an...

Mr. Thomas Sidney Fitzgerald, Sr., 85, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born December 15, 1935 in Emmitsburg, MD, he was the son of Naomi Elizabeth Powell (deceased 1977), and Thomas Allen Fitzgerald (deceased 1940). In 1940, after Thomas's father passed away, he and his brothers spent several years in an orphanage, Tom stayed until 1949. He later worked at a dairy farm in Walkersville, MD, owned by his foster family, Russell Walker, until 1954. After graduating from high school, Tom qualified for Air Force Navigator training and enlisted in the Air Force as an...

Linda Kathleen Ball, age 67, of Berkeley Springs, WV, died on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at her residence. Born November 18, 1953 in Prince George's County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Straley Plumer and Elizabeth Margaret Smith Ball. She was a Christian. Linda was a graduate of High Point High School in Beltsville, MD. She retired as an administrative assistant for the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. Linda enjoyed collecting lighthouses, traveling to different places, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and her cat. Linda is survived by her daughter, Melanie Dawn White of Lusby, MD, two sisters, Betty Richardson of O'Fallon, MO, Clara Bradley of Chambersburg,...

Betty Mae Gaither , 86, of Orleans, WV. died May 1, 2021 Betty Mae Gaither, age 86, of Orleans, WV, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center and one hour prior to services on Thursday at the church. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Pastors Dick Voorhaar and Steve Dawson officiating.

Douglas McArthur Stanley, Jr. , 52 Aug 19, 1968 - Apr 29, 2021 Douglas McArthur Stanley, Jr., age 52, of Hedgesville, WV, died on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Beckley, WV. Born August 19, 1968, in Reidsville, NC, he was the son of Kathryn Louise Wray Mull of Berkeley Springs and the late Douglas McArthur Stanley. He attended Wesleyan Chapel in Berkeley Springs. Doug earned his GED in 1986. He was an over the road truck driver for J.P. Trucking in Falling Waters, WV and worked for 10 years with D.M. Bowman in Williamsport, MD. Doug enjoyed listening to music, singing karaoke, drinking coffee, watching his favorite football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved spending time with his...

Douglas McArthur Stanley, Jr. , 52 Aug 19, 1968 - Apr 29, 2021 Douglas McArthur Stanley, Jr., age 52, of Hedgesville, WV, died on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Beckley, WV. Born August 19, 1968, in Reidsville, NC, he was the son of Katheryn Louise Wray Mull of Berkeley Springs and the late Douglas McArthur Stanley. He attended Wesleyan Chapel in Berkeley Springs. Doug earned his GED in 1986. He was an over the road truck driver for J.P. Trucking in Falling Waters, WV and worked for 10 years with D.M. Bowman in Williamsport, MD. Doug enjoyed listening to music, singing karaoke, drinking coffee, watching his favorite football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved spending time with his...

Ronald Hugo Myers , 83, of Berkeley Springs, WV. died Apr 14, 2021 Ronald Hugo Myers, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 83. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Berkeley Springs Church of Christ, with Joshua Hetrick officiating. Private burial will be in Terra Alta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the church.

Barbara Ellen Sieglaff , 72 May 11, 1948 - Apr 9, 2021 On Friday, April 9, 2021, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother/nanny and Pastor's wife, Barbara Sieglaff, went to be with Jesus at the age of 72. She was a constant example of Christ's love and was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and nanny, as well as a faithful servant to her Lord's church. Barbara was usually the first to welcome guests at New Vision Baptist and always had kind words of welcome. As the pastor's wife, she always was a shining example of what a servant of Jesus Christ is to be. She cheerfully and constantly served in too many capacities to list. All she did was out of her love for Lord, her church and her pastor...

Shirley Hazel Dorsey , 69, of Berkeley Springs, WV. died Apr 4, 2021 Shirley Hazel Dorsey, age 69, of Berkeley Springs, WV, died on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at War Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Hancock Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 200 Douglas Street, Hancock, MD, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, WV.

Violet Catherine Fox , 90, of Berkeley Springs, WV. died Mar 15, 2021 Violet Catherine Fox, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, WV, died Monday, March 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, WV, with the Rev. Dr. Robert S. Osborne officiating. Burial will be in Alpine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Maria Vlasta Makinson , 95, of Berkeley Springs, WV. died Mar 10, 2021 Maria Vlasta Makinson, age 95, of Berkeley Springs, WV, died on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at WVU-EAST Medicine Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. Family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, WV, where the rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. Private burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Ellicott City, MD.

Ilene Katherine Rankin , 87, of Berkeley Springs, WV. died Mar 10, 2021 Ilene Katherine Rankin, 87, of Berkeley Springs, WV died on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at War Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Life services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 165 Pious Ridge Road, Berkeley Springs, where the family will recieve friends one hour prior to services. Pastor Chuck Bergen will officiate. Burial will be private. See full obit at www.helsleyjohnsonfh.com. Arrangements by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home.

Martha Ann Michael , 79, of Waynesboro, PA. died Mar 3, 2021 Martha Ann Michael, age 79, of Waynesboro, PA and formerly of Berkeley Springs, WV, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Chambersburg, PA. Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Pastor Jack W. Hiles, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Greenway Cemetery.

Shelby Jean Deschenes , 80, of Hedgesville, WV. died Mar 1, 2021 Shelby Jean Deschenes, age 80, of Hedgesville, WV, died on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the WVU-EAST Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. Services and interment are private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.helsleyjohnsonfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, WV.

Donald Maurice Abraham Forsyth , 78 Oct 16, 1942 - Feb 25, 2021 Donald Maurice Abraham Forsyth, 78, of Clear Spring, MD, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 with his wife by his side. Born on October 16, 1942 in Clear Spring, he was the son of the late Lewis Winger Forsyth and Mary Elise Yetter Forsyth. Donald is survived by his wife, Bonnie M. Forsyth, his sister Ravena Minnick formerly of Williamsport, MD, and a special niece and nephew, whom he thought of as his own children, Kim Brown (Kurt) and Robert Keefer (Christina) all of Clear Spring. Additional surviving family members are nephews, Earl Meagher of Clear Spring, Mitchell Forsyth of Havre, MT Jerry Forsyth of Mercersburg,...

Emlynn Joseph Shives , 68, of Hancock, MD. died Feb 22, 2021 Emlynn Joseph Shives, age 68, of Hancock, MD, died on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Services and burial will be private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.helsleyjohnsonfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, WV.