Victoria A. Messner , 72 Jun 18, 1946 - Apr 13, 2021 Victoria "Vickie" A. Messner passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Doey's House after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. She was the wife of 50 years to George E. Messner of Boonsboro. Born on June 18, 1946 at Washington County Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Gene W. and Doris J. Crowl Smith. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sisters, Patricia E. Webber and Jean C. Bridges (Gary) and several nieces and nephews. Vickie graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1966, Hagerstown Junior College in 1968 and Shepherd College (now) University in 1970. She began her teaching career in 1970 with the...

Tammy Kay McCoy Dundus , 63 Nov 20, 1957 - Apr 5, 2021 Tammy Kay McCoy Dundus, 63, of Keedysville, MD, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna McCoy, went to be with her Lord on April 5, 2021. Tammy was a longtime employee with the Federal Government. She is survived by her husband, Theodore Dundus Jr.,daughter Kara Shaffer son-in-law Matt Shaffer, three grandchildren Damien, Braden, and Kaylen Shaffer, and seven siblings Janet Martin (John Martin), Mary King, James McCoy (Beverly) Delores Miles (David Miles), Patsy Holder, Denny McCoy, and Robin Breese (Newton Breese) and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Anna McCoy, brothers-in-law Jim...

Allan Lee Windle, 89, of Myersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home in Myersville, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Roberta (Plattner) Windle for 46 years. Born on Dec 4, 1931 at Sibley Hospital in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Garrett and Rebecca (Witter) Windle and preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Buryn. Allan graduated from McKinley Technical High School with the class of 1949. Enticed by a recruiter's words that 'it was the day of steel ships and iron men,' he joined the US Navy in 1951. There, Allan served as a sonarman, a delicate job that required long periods of intense listening. Using sonar and radio...

Shirley Jean Reese , 77 Aug 24, 1943 - Mar 6, 2021 Shirley Jean Reese, 77, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at her home in Sharpsburg, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of Price Reese for 41 years. Born on August 24, 1943, in Tacoma Park, MD she was the daughter of the late Clyde Eugene and Leona Frida (Greeney) Collins. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by all. She was very devoted to her family and loved spending time with them. In her spare time, Shirley, enjoyed playing bingo and drag racing. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children Bob Talbot and wife Tara and Chris...

Douglas Garns Bast , 83 Mar 13, 1937 - Mar 4, 2021 Douglas Garns Bast , 83 Mar 13, 1937 - Mar 4, 2021 Douglas Garns Bast, 83, passed away peacefully at Doey's House (Hospice of Washington County) on March 4, 2021. Doug was born on March 13, 1937 and was preceded in death by his mother, Malinda Lecretia Gail (Garns) Bast, father Gerald Douglas Bast Sr. and infant sister, Suzanne. He is survived by his half-brother, Gerald D. Bast Jr. of Charles Town, WV, his uncle, Reverend Bob Krempels, a niece and nephew, numerous cousins, his former wife and friend Carolyn Scadden Aiken, and his friend of many years, Zita Garazo. Doug was a 1955 graduate of Boonsboro High School and attended Dickinson...

Robert (Bob) Patrick Rabe, 64, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on August 14, 1956, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Robert Louis Rabe and Martha Patricia (Fetty) Rabe. Bob leaves behind his beautiful wife of 37 years, Tanya A. Rabe. Bob was a 1974 graduate of Suitland High School. His lifelong career was with Amtek Engineering Services in Falls Church, VA, where Bob worked as a Field Services Supervisor, giving 43 years of faithful service. Bob was a huge NHRA drag racing fan, and a die-hard Washington Redskins fan. He loved listening to many music genres, eating a fine meal, and with...

Travis Leroy Shumaker , 25 Jul 12, 1995 - Mar 1, 2021 Travis Leroy Shumaker, 25, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, March 1, 2021. Born on July 12, 1995, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Michael Shumaker,Sr. (Tammy Longerbeam) of Sharpsburg and Tina Herrell (Mark) of Knoxville. Travis was a 2014 graduate of Washington County Technical High School. He was currently employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Moxley Kidwell Construction Development Services. Travis was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Conococheague Sportsman Club. Travis was a Toyota and Honda fanatic and loved working on Lola and Ivy. In...

Hazel P. Brewer , 93 Dec 17, 1927 - Feb 27, 2021 Hazel P. Brewer, 93, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home in Keedysville, Maryland. Born on December 17, 1927, in Parish, New York, she was the daughter of the late Floyd G. and May B. (Canfield) Pickens. Hazel attended Brownsville Church of the Brethren. She was a member of the Civic Club and Red Hats of Orange Springs, FL. In her spare time, Hazel loved gardening, quilting and painting. She is survived by her children, Daniel Brewer and wife Akimi of Frederick, MD, Julia Umberger and husband Paul, Jr. of Keedysville, MD and Tobin L. Brewer and domestic partner Sue...

Patsy J. Slick , 89 May 13, 1931 - Feb 22, 2021 Patsy J. Long Slick , 89 May 13, 1931 - Feb 22, 2021 Patsy J. Long Slick , 89 May 13, 1931 - Feb 22, 2021 Patsy J. Long Slick, 89, of Keedysville, passed from this life on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Homewood at Williamsport in Williamsport, Maryland. Born on May 13, 1931, in Keedysville, she was the daughter of the late John Wellington Long and Flossie Mae (Clopper) Long. In 2007, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years. Bobby R. Slick. Patsy was a Boonsboro High School graduate. She was employed by the Downtown Hagerstown Montgomery Ward and retired from Nabisco, after 25 years of service, where she was employed as a...

Kathy Sue Shantz , 65 Jan 21, 1956 - Feb 20, 2021 Kathy Sue Shantz, 65, of Sharpsburg, passed from this life on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born on January 21, 1956, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Lee Elwood Adkins and Mona Jean (Reeder) Adkins. Kathy was a 1974 graduate of Boonsboro High School then went on to graduate from Hagerstown Business College as a phlebotomist. She was employed by Hagerstown Lab Corp now Meritus Medical Center located at the Boonsboro Lappans Road location. She loved pets, especially dogs and cats. Kathy loved springtime with flowers blooming and planting a garden. In addition to her parents, she will be...

Robert Anthony Eschbach , 96 Mar 27, 1924 - Feb 17, 2021 Robert Anthony Eschbach of Boonsboro, MD, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Born on March 27, 1924 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Francis and Helen (Aspell) Eschbach. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Wilda Irene (Culp) Eschbach; and sons, Paul Clifford Eschbach, and Robert Anton Eschbach. He attended Lindblom High School in Chicago and the University of Illinois in Urbana. He was a World War II Air Force Veteran as a specialist who trained pilots in night flying. He retired in March 1989 from Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory after 31 years of service. He leaves behind...

Ernest Eugene Leatherman , 91, of Myersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of the late Katherine Leatherman. Born on June 12, 1929, in Myersville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Elmer Daniel and Carrie Ellen (Brandenburg) Leatherman. Ernest was a life long serving member of the Grossnickle Church of the Brethren, Myersville. He was a career carpenter and wood worker. Ernest loved riding his bike on the C&O Canal, was an avid football fan, and enjoyed traveling the United States. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and enjoyed spending time with his family. He...

Donald Lee Lohman , 81 Apr 24, 1939 - Feb 3, 2021 Donald Lee Lohman, 81, of Boonsboro, MD went to be with the Lord and Savior, Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Meritus Medical Center, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on Monday, April 24, 1939, in Sharpsburg, MD, he was the son of the late Harry Leo and Nora Virginia (Griffith) Lohman. He was the husband of Silvia Jane (Morgan) Lohman with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Donald graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1957. In his early years, he was a former employee of the Pangborn Corp. in Hagerstown, MD, was later employed with Eastalco Aluminum in Frederick, MD, and with Thompson Gas and Electric in Boonsboro, MD. He was...

Frankie Eugene Lydard, Jr. , 58, of Boonsboro. died Jan 30, 2021 Born on February 13, 1962 in Bethesda, he was the son of Mary Kate (Kitts) Young of Boonsboro and the late Frankie Lydard, Sr. Services and interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Washington Co. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at BastStaufferFuneralHome.com.

Eleanora "Katie" Poffenberger , 100 Jan 10, 1921 - Jan 24, 2021 Eleanora (Katie) Poffenberger, 100, of Sharpsburg, MD, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Doey's House, Hagerstown, MD. Born on January 10, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Claude G. Eccard and Bernice Susan (Ridenour) Eccard. Katie is survived by her son, James C. T. Poffenberger and his wife Patricia; a sister, Erlene O. Fogus; two grandchildren, Mary Margaret Melusen and Brien Poffenberger; four great grandchildren, Zachary Melusen, Madison Melusen, Eliza Poffenberger and Avery Poffenberger. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Poffenberger; her brothers, David C....

Janet Mae Morgan , 77 Apr 2, 1943 - Jan 21, 2021 Janet Mae Morgan, 77, of Keedysville, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home. Born on April 2, 1943, in Hecla, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Mitchell and Pearl R. Zellers. She is survived by her husband, Keith L. Morgan, of 54 years. She was a 1961 graduate of Penns Valley High School. Janet was also a graduate of Central Pennsylvania Business School. She worked for 32 years in banking. Janet was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Ebenezer United Brethren Church in Greencastle. In addition to her husband, Keith, she is survived by her two...

Alma Ruth "Nancy" Crampton , 72 Jan 18, 1949 - Jan 20, 2021 Alma Ruth "Nancy" Crampton, 72, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born on January 18, 1949, in Caretta, West Virginia. She was a proud coal miner's daughter of the late James Clarence Jenkins and Georgia Lee (Tipton) Jenkins. Nancy retired from federal service after 31 years and spent all of her adult years as a devoted wife and mother. She married the love of her life, Clifford A. "Buster" Crampton on January 21, 1967. Married for 54 years, they made a beautiful life together and had two sons. She was the anchor for her family and there was nothing she enjoyed more than spending...

Margaretta Mosburg Stiles , 103 Mar 28, 1917 - Jan 17, 2021 Margaretta Mosburg Stiles, 103, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Somerford House in Hagerstown. Born on March 28, 1917, in Buckeystown, she was the daughter of the late Grover Mosburg and Eva (Scott) Mosburg. Her husband, George A. Stiles, preceded her in death in 1995. Gretta graduated from Frederick High School. She was employed by Frederick County Extension Service and also Central Maryland Farm Credit. She was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Gretta enjoyed gardening and playing cards with her friends. She is survived by her stepson, David Stiles and wife, Rosa, of Austin,...

Helen V. Cianelli , 96 Sep 2, 1924 - Jan 16, 2021 Helen V. Cianelli (ne? Shifler), 96, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Boonsboro. Helen was born in Boonsboro on September 2, 1924 to Earl and Pearl Shifler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Anthony A. Cianelli , her son Anthony W. Cianelli, her sisters Margaret Rudy and Janice Rice, and her nephew Emory (Junior) Rudy. Helen is survived by daughter Andrea Hotaling (William), son Thomas Cianelli (Mary), three grandchildren: Gina Smith (Jesse), Michael Cianelli (Jenna), and Jay Hotaling, and two great-grandchildren: Charles and Evelyn Cianelli. She is also survived by brothers-in-law: William Cianelli (Virginia)...

Henryetta Livelsberger , 87 Jul 1, 1933 - Jan 13, 2021 On January 13, 2021, Mrs. Henryetta Livelsberger (Hank, Henry, Etta, born July 1, 1933) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife to William T. Livelsberger, Sr for 66 years; loving mother to William T. Livelsberger, Jr. (Theresa), Leigh Livelsberger, and Sara M. Hawley (David); and beloved grandmother to William T. Livelsberger, III, Theresa Sarah Livelsberger, Rebecca Leigh Hawley, and John "Jack" David Hawley. Henryetta was a fountain of honest advice and had unwavering expectations for those she loved; she drove a hard bargain and never backed down from a challenge. Additionally, she was a...

Beatrice Egloff , 92 Dec 25, 1928 - Jan 11, 2021 Beatrice Betty (Sprouls) Egloff of The Village at Fahrney-Keedy passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. Born on December 25, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles L.M. and Beatrice Lillian Mander Sprouls. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Herman Edward Egloff, on August 18, 2005 and brothers, Charles Mander Sprouls, and Donald Gary Sprouls; and cousin Edward Plews. "Bea" attended Olney High School in Philadelphia, PA. She was a member of Otterbein U.M. Church, Otterbein Senior Citizen Group and the Prayer Shawl Ministry. She was a past Sunday School teacher at Benevola U.M. Church, past...