Douglas A. Fiery

Alexander Theodore Hertel, 71, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Meritus Medical Center. Born Friday, September 25, 1953, in Middleburg, MD, he was the son of the late Richard Hartle and the late Myrtle (Leckron) Hartle. Alex graduated from North Hagerstown High School in 1971. He always had a quest for knowledge and lived by religious principals. He is survived by his son, Jeff Hartle; and brothers, Dan and Barry Hartle. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Roland Hartle. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:00 pm, at the Beautiful View Cemetery, Rt. 11 State Line, PA. Arrangements...

Barbara Janet (Otto) Schoeck of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at home with her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Vincent Edward Schoeck, on December 17, 2020. Barbara was born October 1, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Johanna Sophie (Swaiger) Otto and Edward Henry Otto. She graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1949 and graduated from Michigan State University in 1953 with a degree in chemistry. Barbara began her love of tennis and bridge, started a career as a Medical Technologist, and made life-long friends during these years. In 1954, Barbara married her sweetheart, Vince, and together they raised their family in...

Frank E. "Woody" Graham, Jr., 80, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Doey's House surrounded by his family. Born Monday, November 29, 1943, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Frank Elwood Graham and the late Helen Blanche (Deardorff) Graham. He retired as an Area Manager with Verizon after a long career with the company. His true passion was music. Woody was a talented guitar player who formed several of his own bands and enjoyed sitting in with fellow musicians and friends. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Beverly (Hickman) Graham; children, Holly Jackson (Kevin), Jennifer Graham (Doug Allen), and Cole Graham; sister, Patricia Graham; brothers,...

Suzanne Collins, 94, of Martinsburg, WV and formerly of Smithsburg, MD, passed away, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Harmony at Martinsburg. Born Monday, January 20, 1930, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Emmanuel Harold Ford and the late Wilhelmina Elizabeth (Saum) Ford. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Michael Collins, Sr. She graduated from Alleghany High School class of 1947. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her sons, Thomas M. "Mike" Collins, Jr. & wife Mary, Richard J. Collins & wife Vonanita, Steven F. Collins & wife Jewel and Pat Collins & wife Krystal; eight grandchildren, Angella Rudisill, Rebecca...

John Howard "Jack" Norberg, 79, of Hagerstown, MD, peacefully passed away, Friday, September 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born Sunday, July 8, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Warren Norberg and the late Lauretta (Windas) Norberg. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a mechanic for Potomac Edison retiring in 2007. Jack served as a previous commander of AMVETS Post 9 in Middletown, MD and also served as President of the Middletown Valley Athletic Assn., he coached softball and refereed basketball with his friend Ken Gundling. Jack was a founding member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Middletown, MD...

Kristen Faye Miller, 47, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home. Born Wednesday, June 8, 1977, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of Charles Ellis Martin and Betty Ellen (Diller) Martin of Hagerstown, MD. Along with her husband Dwight, Kristen was a farm wife and mother to five children in Ringgold and was a member of Stouffer Mennonite Church. Besides her parents she is survived by her husband Dwight Ray Miller, daughter, Kimberly Ranae Diller and husband Michael of Waynesboro, PA, daughter, Katrina Lanae Rudolph and husband Sidney of Waynesboro, PA, sons, Douglas Ray Miller, Derrick LeRay Miller and Delbert Jay Miller all of Hagerstown, MD, brothers,...

Eric Eugene "Georgie" Bell, 69, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away, Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Berkeley Medical Center. Born Monday, March 28, 1955, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Lacey Humston Lockley and the late Suzanne B. Jackson. Eric graduated from South Hagerstown High School and later graduated from Hagerstown Junior College and enjoyed always taking continuing education classes. He was veteran of the United States Air Force. He was employed with the Department of Defense retiring in 2010, and was currently employed with H&R Block in Inwood, WV. Eric was a former member of the F&AM Prince Hall Masons of Maryland and the Sportsman's Club. He was a former...

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...

Mary Lou Spicher, 90, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 27, 2024. Born in Dothan, Alabama on September 30, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Alice Reeves Cox and Raymond Dodgen. Mary moved to Hagerstown with her family for their work at Fairchild Industries in 1946, and this is when she met Carl Eugene Spicher on their bus to school. Carl was later to become her beloved husband of over 74 years. They were inseparable as they built a home, family, and the Spicher's Appliance business together. Mary's primary career was that of taking care of her family. Besides her loving husband, Carl, she is survived by three children, Cindy Douglass...

Walter William Baur, 91, a 60-year resident of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday morning July 26 in Frederick, Maryland. Walter was born on April 8, 1933, in Providence, Rhode Island to Hedwig Randler and Walter William Baur Sr. He graduated from Riverside Brookfield High School in Brookfield, Illinois and received a bachelor's degree from Valparaiso University in 1954. Walter married Jeannene Westerhold in Farmington, Missouri in 1954. He worked as a cartographer for the United States Air Force in Washington DC and later in St. Louis, Missouri. In the early 60's he took over ownership from his father of the Ben Franklin store on 219 Broadway in Chesterton and ran a...

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...

Earl gave up his fight with Cancer on Saturday, July 20th, 2024. He was born in Marlinton, WV, on May 4, 1941. Earl is survived by his wife Judy, two sons, Anthony Earl Kelley, of Hagerstown, MD, Eric W. Kelley and his wife Melissa of Martinsburg, WV., one grand-daughter, Morgan Elisabeth Kelley of Boonsboro MD, two brothers, Robert Kelley of Hillsboro, WV., Harry Kelley of Marlinton, WV, two sisters - Sylvia Smith of Marlinton, WV., and Marie Klinger of Guntersville, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents Ward and Mary Kelley and sister Maybelle Hurst. He was a graduate of Pocahontas County High School. He served in the US Army from 1963 to 1966 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He...

Dorothy Alise Smith, 91, of Hagerstown, MD, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Doey's House. Born Thursday, January 12, 1933, in Wadesboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frank Harrington and the late Mary (Gathins) Harrington. Dorothy graduated from Lilesville High School, where she was a cheerleader. In her early years she was employed at Wade Mill in Wadesboro, NC and later with J.L. Jones Construction in Charlotte, NC. In 1977 they relocated to Hagerstown, MD, where Dorothy enjoyed being a wife and mother. She was a member of Hagerstown Church (Formerly First Baptist Church) in Hagerstown. She loved gardening and flowers. Dorothy loved music and...

Paul Reuben Diller , 86, of Greencastle, PA, passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his home. Born Tuesday, January 25, 1938, in Greencastle, PA, he was the son of the late Amos Henry Diller and the late Fannie H. (Risser) Diller. He was preceded in death by his first wife Fannie N. (Burkholder) Diller in 2004. He was a member of Paradise Mennonite Church for many years. He is survived by his wife Ruth Elizabeth Diller; daughter, Judith Ann Horst and husband Harold of Hagerstown, MD, son, Ronald Lynn Diller at home, son, Robert Lee Diller and wife Karen of Hagerstown, MD, son, Kevin Dean Diller at home, daughter, Kathleen Faye Diller at home, son-in-law, Rufus Daniel Martin and wife...

Wade Branson Eby, 7, of Greencastle, PA, passed away, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Meritus Medical Center. Born Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of Stephen J. Eby and Lynelle J. (Horst) Eby. Besides his parents he is survived by his brother, Rodrick L. Eby, sister, Britney D. Eby, sister, Ashley D. Eby, brother, Weston T. Eby, brother, Reagan S. Eby and brother, Lance J. Eby, paternal grandparents, Jonas, Jr. & Lois Ann Eby, maternal grandparents, Ivan & Ellen Horst, maternal great grandparents, I. Chester & Elsie Horst. Services will be held Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10:00 am, at the Clear Spring Mennonite Church, Clear Spring, MD, with the...

Maurice Louis Whitney, 93, of Williamsport, MD, passed away, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Williamsport Retirement Village. Born Thursday, November 27, 1930, in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Louis Whitney and the late Willa (Van Vliet) Whitney. Maurice was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He received his Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. He was employed as a chemist with IBM in Boulder, CO and was also a driver for Bis-Man Transit in Bismarck, ND. He attended St. John's Lutheran Church and Emmanuel United Methodist Church, both in Hagerstown. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 32...

Betty Ann Wurster, 94, formerly of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Citizens Nursing Home, Frederick, MD. Born Friday, November 22, 1929, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anna M. Lookabaugh. Betty graduated from Waynesboro Senior High School in 1948, where she was voted "Most Cooperative" and served as the art editor of the senior yearbook and class secretary. She went on to graduate from Hagerstown Junior College and Frostburg State University. Betty was an executive secretary and estates and trust paralegal, retiring from the law office of Myers, Young and Grove. She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed travel, tennis, square dancing,...

Thomas Michael Collins, Sr., 96, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Harmony in Martinsburg. Born Saturday, November 5, 1927, in Westernport, MD, he was the son of the late John William Collins and the late Agnes May (Hutchinson) Collins. He was a 1947 graduate of LaSalle High School in Cumberland, MD. He was a veteran of the World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. Tom was employed with the Maryland State Police, retiring in 1978. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Martinsburg, WV , Morris Frock American Legion Post 42, B.P.O. Elks 378 and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was an avid sportsman and talented woodworker. He is survived by his wife Suzanne...

Sylvia Jean Neville, 90, of Greencastle, PA, passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Meritus Medical Center. Born Monday, June 5, 1933, in Gibsonia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Scottie and the late Nelly Maxine (Johnson) Scottie. Jeanie was a member of First United Methodist Church in Greencastle, PA and Faith Viera Lutheran Church East in Florida. She is survived by her children, Pamela (Gary) Herr, Sharon (David) Wiles, and Scott (Leslie) Ward; seventeen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Neville; son, Jack Ward; sister, Gale. Memorial service will be held June 23, 2024, at...

Dolores Lorraine Rickerds, age 90 of Pleasant Valley, MD, died Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Sterling Care, Boonsboro, MD. She was preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 50 years Roy "Bubby" Rickerds in 2005. Born March 23, 1934 in Yarrowsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Merle G. Deener and Ottolie V. Deener. She worked at Brunswick Sewing Company, Camp Manidokan and was a day-care provider and homemaker. She was a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethren, Pleasant Valley Senior Citizens and Pleasant Valley Ruritan Club. She was loved and respected member of the community, a devoted wife, mother, granny and friend. We will always keep her in our hearts and...