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Vernon Landon Huntzberry, Jr. , 85 Nov 13, 1935 - Jul 24, 2021 Vernon Landon Huntzberry Jr., 85, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Carol Huntzberry for 65 years. Born on November 13, 1935, in Hagerstown, MD he was the son of the lateVernon Landon and Gladys Susan (Green) Huntzberry. Vernon was employed with Callas Contractors for 40 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Randy Huntzberry, Vicki Churchey and husband Don and Tammi Huntzberry; grandchildren, Justin Davis, Brittany Keith and husband Jason, Carly Bishop and husband Alan;...

Michael Dean Kretzer , 73 Jul 10, 1948 - Jul 16, 2021 Michael Kretzer, 73, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life, of a pulmonary embolism, on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born on July 10, 1948, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Donald D. "Cy" and Ann K. "Missy" (Highberger) Kretzer. He was the loving husband of Barbara A. Kretzer for 51 years. Mike was a retired Maryland State Police trooper currently a part-time employee of the Washington County Sheriff's Department. Early in his career, he was an instrumental music teacher for the Washington County Public School System. In addition to his wife, Barbara, Mike is...

Douglas Wayne Clark , 47 Jul 2, 1974 - Jul 10, 2021 Douglas Wayne Clark, Jr., 47, passed from this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Hagerstown. Born on July 2, 1974, in Hagerstown, he was the son of Donna D. and Douglas W. Clark, Sr. of Sharpsburg. Doug attended Boonsboro High School. He was employed by Community Depot in Hagerstown. He loved to work on cars, loved riding motorcycles, and he loved sports. In addition to his parents, Doug is survived by his son, Michael D. Clark of Carlisle, PA; his sisters, Christina M. House and husband, Robbie, of Sharpsburg, and Jessica N. Clark of Hagerstown; two aunts; one niece; two nephews; and several cousins. Memorial services will be held...

Douglas Wayne Clark, Jr. , 47 Jul 2, 1974 - Jul 10, 2021 Douglas Wayne Clark, Jr., 47, passed from this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Hagerstown. Born on July 2, 1974, in Hagerstown, he was the son of Donna D. and Douglas W. Clark, Sr. of Sharpsburg. Doug attended Boonsboro High School. He was employed by Community Depot in Hagerstown. He loved to work on cars, loved riding motorcycles, and he loved sports. In addition to his parents, Doug is survived by his son, Michael D. Clark of Carlisle, PA; his sisters, Christina M. House and husband, Robbie, of Sharpsburg, and Jessica N. Clark of Hagerstown; two aunts; one niece; two nephews; and several cousins. Memorial services will be...

James Parsons , 54 Jul 22, 1966 - Jun 28, 2021 James Edward Parsons, 54, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed from this life on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. Born on July 22, 1966, in Washington DC, he was the son of James Joseph Parsons and the late Betty Ann (McCoy) Parsons. In addition to his father, he is survived by his children, James Parsons and Jacob Parsons; his sister JoAnne Melcher and John Buu. The family will receive friends from 4pm to 6pm on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike in Boonsboro, Maryland. Interment will be on Monday, July 5th at 11am at Samples Manor Cemetery in ...

Cora Roulette Dove , 93 Jul 14, 1927 - Jun 28, 2021 Cora Roulette Dove passed from this life on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center at the age of 93. She was a beloved teacher, friend,and family member. Born on July 14, 1927, she was the daughter of the late J. Fred and Estella (Remsburg) Roulette. Cora lived her entire life on the family farm near Sharpsburg, graduating from Boonsboro High School in 1945. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Shepherd College and a Master's Degree from the University of Maryland. Cora had a 37 year career as a teacher of Home Economics and Home Care Management. Over the years she taught at The Hagerstown High School; Maugansville; South...

Dennis "Danny" Matos , 77 Aug 19, 1943 - Jun 27, 2021 Dennis "Danny" Matos , 77 Aug 19, 1943 - Jun 27, 2021 Dennis "Danny" Matos, 77, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD. Born on August 19, 1943, in Watertown, New York, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Ronson) Matos. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Matos and son Greg Matos of Boonsboro, MD; brother Christos (Roula) Matos of FL; many beloved nieces, nephews and additional family. His career was in accounting. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his beloved dog and granddogs and vacationing in the Outer Banks. He loved all sports and was an avid fan...

Zachary Taylor Nokes , 23 Jul 1, 1997 - Jun 27, 2021 Zachary Taylor Nokes, 23, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Born on July 1, 1997, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of Ricky and Carol (Link) Nokes. Zach graduated from Boonsboro High School in 2015 and then went on to work in various trades from pipe fitting to maintenance.Zach was not one to ever sit still. He could be found hunting, fishing, or working on cars. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother, Brandan Nokes, and his uncle, Andrew Link. The family will receive friends from 2-4PM and 6-8PM on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National...

Dennis "Danny" Matos , 77, of Boonsboro and formerly of Northern Virginia. died Jun 26, 2021

James (Jimmie) Cramer , 68 Feb 22, 1953 - Jun 22, 2021 James (Jimmie) Cramer,68 of Keedysville Maryland, passed suddenly from this life on Tuesday June 22,2021 at his home in Keedysville. Born February 22,1953 in Walkersville Md. He was the son of the late Harry M. and Janet Lee (Van Fossen) Cramer. He graduated from Walkersville High School and was of Protestant Faith. James was an advid craftsman and gardener transforming his farmhouse and gardens into a showplace known as "Seven Gates Farm". jimmies career led him to being an author and editor writing books,such as " Seasons of Seven Gates Farm", "Tis the Season Christmas Eve", " Window Boxes James Cramer Dean Johnson " and " The...

George Charles Harne , 78 Jun 19, 1942 - Jun 13, 2021 George Charles Harne, Architect, of Wolfsville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home. Born on June 19, 1942, in a log cabin on Wildcat Road, Wolfsville he was the son of Catherine (Delauter) and Milton Harne. George graduated from Middletown High School. His first job was with Bowers Lumber Company of Frederick, Maryland where he met Fritz Bowers, Architect. That meeting lead George to strive to become an architect. He achieved that goal and spent his adult working life as a registered architect, leaving his designs across several states and cities. George loved his Lord and was a lifetime member...

Robert August Lohman , 55 Jul 21, 1965 - Jun 9, 2021 Robert August Lohman, III, 55, of Sharpsburg, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home and also the home of his sister, Toni. Born on July 21, 1965, in Charles Town, West Virginia, he was the son of Robert and Joan D. (Giffin) Lohman. He was a 1983 graduate of Boonsboro High School. Recently, he was employed by Target Distribution Center in Hagerstown. Bobby enjoyed fishing, riding through the area looking at scenery, and the river. He had a love of life and was fun to be around. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Toni R. Crampton and significant other, Lawrence Lushbaugh, of Sharpsburg,...

Hubert "Ed" Woodward , 69 Nov 8, 1951 - Jun 4, 2021 Hubert "Ed" Woodward of Maugansville, Maryland passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Sterling Care in Boonsboro, Maryland. Born in Winchester, Virginia on November 8, 1951, he was the son of the late Hubert Edwin Woodward and Maxine Merle (Stahl) Woodward. Ed was a 1970 graduate of Fauquier High School in Warrenton, Virginia. He was a member of Warrenton Baptist Church and veteran of the Air National Guard Reserves. He enjoyed golf, Nascar, the Washington football team and feeding his backyard squirrels. He worked at the Sears catalog store and Earle's Texaco in Warrenton for a number of years then moved on to work for Lowe's in...

Hilda Aileene Thomas , 89 Mar 23, 1932 - Jun 2, 2021 Hilda Aileene Thomas , 89 Mar 23, 1932 - Jun 2, 2021 Hilda Aileene Thomas , 89, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Homewood at Williamsport in Williamsport, Maryland, where she has resided for the past 7 months. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald William Thomas for 57 years. Born on March 23, 1932, in Locust Grove, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Roland John and Grace Elizabeth (Violet) Smith Hilda formerly attended Salem United Methodist Church in Keedysville. She worked for several years with Fairchild Industries, MT Warrenfeltz of Boonsboro and Potomac Center for the...

Phyllis Darlene Hose , 75 Sep 15, 1945 - May 31, 2021 Phyllis Darlene Hose, 75, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born on September 15, 1945, in Hagerstown, MD she was the daughter of the late Chester Milton Norris and Frances Estelle Viola Renner Norris. Darlene was a 1963 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. She worked for Newsberry Credit Office, McCrory's, Burger King,National Geographic and Good Humor Breyer. Darlene enjoyed color by number books and loved spending time at the ocean. She is survived by her children, Brenda Gladfelter and husband Christopher, Tracy Kretzer and husband Kevin and David Hose and wife Brenda; 12...

Marlene R. Kelley , 88 Jun 11, 1932 - May 27, 2021 Marlene R. Kelley , 88 Jun 11, 1932 - May 27, 2021 Marlene R. Kelley, 88, of Hagerstown, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born on June 11, 1932, in Yarrowsburg, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Eleanor (Nokes) Bowers. She was the wife of the late Marvin F. Kelley. She was a 1950 graduate of Boonsboro High School. She was retired from Fairchild Aircraft and Rohr Industries, and had worked at BFGoodrich. Marlene was a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethren in Knoxville, MD. She is survived by her daughter, Y. Renee Doub and husband, Shawn, of Hagerstown; grandson, Christian Doub and wife,...

Martha Gwendolyn Nick , 102 Dec 23, 1918 - May 27, 2021 Martha Gwendolyn Nick , 102 Dec 23, 1918 - May 27, 2021 Martha Gwendolyn Nick , 102 Dec 23, 1918 - May 27, 2021 Martha Gwendolyn Nick passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1918 on the family farm near Keedyville. She was the only daughter born to the late Charles Wilfred and Mary Ellen (Stine) Smith and was named in honor of her of her only surviving grandparent Martha E. (Rohrer) Smith. She began her working career with Fairchild in 1942 and retired in 1983 after 41 years of service. She also survived the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918 and the COVID 19 pandemic of 2020-2021. She is survived...

Stella Lillian Gaylor , 87 Jun 9, 1933 - May 24, 2021 Stella Lillian Gaylor , 87 Jun 9, 1933 - May 24, 2021 Stella Lillian Gaylor, 87, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, May 24, 2021 at her home in Boonsboro, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of Edward Gaylor, Jr. for 58 years. Born on June 9, 1933, in Capitol Heights, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Simpson and Stella Riley (Lare) Simpson. Stella belonged to the women's auxiliary for several organizations. She enjoyed playing Bingo, slot machines, working around her home and gardening. In addition to her husband, Edward R. Gaylor, Jr.,she is survived by her children, Stella Dianne Gaylor, Richard...

Leonard Daniel Emmert , 100 Oct 14, 1920 - May 22, 2021 Leonard Daniel Emmert, 100, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Ravenwood Assisted Living, Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of the late Gracia Regina Barnhart Emmert for 56 years. Born on October 14, 1920, in Boonsboro, Maryland, he was the son of the late Daniel W. and Netti (Foltz) Emmert. Leonard was a farmer in the Boonsboro area. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Boonsboro. Leonard proudly served in the US Army during WWII, serving with the 91th Division in Italy, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was also a member of the Disabled American...

Dorothy Esther (Poffenberger) Butts , 94 Dec 12, 1926 - May 17, 2021 Dorothy Esther (Poffenberger) Butts passed away May 17, 2021 at Ravenwood Assisted Living in Hagerstown, MD at the age of 94. She was born on December 12, 1926 to the late Alvey Clarence and Anna Ruth (Ford) Poffenberger of Locust Grove, MD. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church of Locust Grove, where she was the organist for many years. She graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1943 at the age of 16, and was a graduate of Hagerstown Business School. After graduation, she was employed at the Washington County Courthouse. She then worked for the Washington County Board of Education as a traveling...