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Walter "Jack" Junior Harlow of Kearneysville, WV, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023, in Charles Town, WV. Born December 28, 1931, in Alexandria, VA, he was the son of the late William and Lula Harlow. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Jack was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He retired as a chief engineer with the U.S. Government for the A.F.L.C.I.O. He was very devoted to his family and dedicated to serving his church, where he served on the High Council of Winchester, VA stake for nine years. He is survived by three daughters, Debbie Kidd and husband David, Patricia Phipps and husband Leland, Jackie Cline and husband Marty; three sons, Danny...

Iris Bell McCrea of Harpers Ferry, WV, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. She was born April 11, 1925 in Yadkinville, NC, but lived most of her adult life in Frederick, MD. She enjoyed playing bridge for many years in the Frederick area before her eyesight declined. She is survived by two sons, David Campbell and wife Sandra of Harpers Ferry, WV, Bruce Campbell and partner Marta of Miami Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Willard Campbell and John McCrea; and two daughters, Billie Fox, and Kathy Baker. A special thanks goes out to Hospice of the Panhandle for their support. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Condolences may...

Francis "Frank" John Bielicki, of Keedysville, MD passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born January 29, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond Frank Bielicki and Stephanie Krystanowicz Bielicki. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Shepherdstown, WV. Frank was a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School in Philadelphia, PA and attended undergraduate courses at Memphis State University. He served in the US Marine Corps as an Aviation Electronics Technician from 1961- 1965. He achieved the rank of Corporal and earned the Good Conduct Medal and the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. Frank worked for Holiday Inns Inc. in...

Gary Michael Hicks "Skeetz," 86, of Jefferson, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, September 19, 2023, surrounded by family. Born on May 5, 1937, to John Wesley and Margaret Olive (Nuse) Hicks, he grew up in Jefferson, Maryland and attended West Frederick High School. Skeetz married Charlotte Pearl Cooper on February 1, 1956, enjoying 66 years of marriage. Skeetz served in the U.S. Air Force as a mechanic, while pitching baseball for the Air Force team. He was a gifted mechanic who could fix nearly anything. He worked at various times, and often at the same time, as a dairy farmer, and as a mechanic for multiple transport companies. He was a long-time, active member of...

Karl David Spunich, 88, died September 6, 2023, surrounded by his family in Charles Town, WV. Dave lived a life full of adventure. He was born and lived in Detroit, MI, until joining the Navy at 17 years old with his best friend Steve. He served as a radar navigator from 1952-56. He traveled to 29 foreign countries and 59 cities. He kept note of each city on his seabag, a prized possession. Dave spent almost two years in Maxville, Montana, after his time of service, which became one of his favorite places. He often told stories of his city look ? peroxide-dyed hair and blue suede shoes ? in Maxville, a town of less than 100 people. Dave returned to Detroit and attended flight school. He...

William Lloyd Grove, 44, of Beckley, WV passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Beckley, WV. Born October 20, 1978 in Leesburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Lloyd Eugene Grove and Phyllis Grove of Harpers Ferry, WV. William was a kind and loving man, who called every day to tell his mother he loved her. When he visited his mother he loved to sit on the back porch and have his mother read to him from the Bible. In addition to his mother, Phyllis, he is survived by his brothers, Ralph Grove and wife, Cindy, of Harpers Ferry and Jason Grove and wife, Jaime of Georgetown, Kentucky, three nephews, Matthew Grove, Jesse Grove and Tyler Grove, two nieces, Riley Grove and Emily Grove,...

Craig LaTane Garfield, Sr., 76, of Ellicott City, MD passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at his residence. Born February 22, 1947 in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest Rudy Garfield and Dorothy LaTane Robinson Garfield. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jane, at home; two sons, Craig, Jr. of Ocean City, MD and Brian and wife, Lisa of Harpers Ferry, WV, two grandsons, Julian and wife, Sarah and Carson and one sister, Robin Garfield and Randy Hamlin. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Dolores "Dolly" Izma Wojcik (n?e Nasby), age 81, of Harpers Ferry, WV, formerly of Damascus, MD, June 28, 1942-July 24, 2023. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Walter Wojcik; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Stephen Godwin of Bel Air, MD; daughter Melissa Wojcik of San Diego, CA; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Lisa Wojcik of Dysart, IA; granddaughter Emily Godwin; and grandson Stephen Godwin, Jr. She is predeceased by her parents, Richard and Joyce (n?e Lafferty) Nasby, her sisters Trudy and Camille and her two brothers Jay and Rick. Condolences may be expressed at www.eackles-spncerfuneralhome.com where you may also see a full obituary.

Dolores "Dolly" Izma Wojcik (n?e Nasby), age 81, of Harpers Ferry, WV, formerly of Battle Creek, June 28, 1942-July 24, 2023. Dolly graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1960. As a teen, Dolly worked at her dad's Ben Franklin store on Michigan Avenue in downtown Battle Creek and at the Kellogg cereal factory. She married Walter Wojcik on May 11, 1963, at the Battle Creek Congregational Church. She is survived by her husband; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Stephen Godwin of Bel Air, MD; daughter Melissa Wojcik of San Diego, CA; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Lisa Wojcik of Dysart, IA; granddaughter Emily Godwin; and grandson Stephen Godwin, Jr. She is predeceased by...

Dolores "Dolly" Izma Wojcik (nee Nasby), age 81, of Harpers Ferry, WV, formerly of Damascus, MD, June 28, 1942-July 24, 2023. She was a Social Studies teacher for Frederick County Public Schools for many years, first at New Market Middle School, and then at Thomas Johnson Middle School. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Walter Wojcik; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Stephen Godwin of Bel Air, MD; daughter Melissa Wojcik of San Diego, CA; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Lisa Wojcik of Dysart, IA; granddaughter Emily Godwin; and grandson Stephen Godwin, Jr. She is predeceased by her parents, Richard and Joyce (nee Lafferty) Nasby, her sisters Trudy and Camille and her two...

Shannan Michelle Alger, 41, of Frederick, MD passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Frederick memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. Born August 23, 1981 in Olney, MD, she was the daughter of John Alger and Susan J. Pocock. Shannan was a graduate of T.J. High School, Class of 2000. She attended the Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetics, pursuing her career becoming the owner and operator of Shear Envy in Frederick, MD. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, best friend, and aunt. She is survived by one son, Myles Johnson, at home; father, John Alger and wife, Susan M. Alger, Myersville, MD; mother, Susan J. Pocook, Martinsburg, WV; three sisters, Marilyn Crampton and husband, Al, Lee Ann...

Lois Jean Welsh, 90, of Bakerton, WV passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, WV. Born January 23, 1933 in Burlington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Calvin W. Stickley and Ollie Mildred Bean. She was raised by her loving grandfather, Rufus W. Stickley in Burlington. Lois graduated from Keyser High School May 28, 1950. She was the first female WV State Road Dispatcher and later retired from the Jefferson County Clerks Office in Charles Town with 21 years of service. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Bakerton, WV. She is survived by her daughter, Traci Welsh Taylor of Charles Town, WV and her son, Patrick M. Welsh and fiance',...

Lois Jean Welsh, 90, of Bakerton, WV passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, WV. Born January 23, 1933 in Burlington, WV, she was the daughter of the late Calvin W. Stickley and Ollie Mildred Bean. She was raised by her loving grandfather, Rufus W. Stickley in Burlington. Lois graduated from Keyser High School May 28, 1950. She was the first female WV State Road Dispatcher and later retired from the Jefferson County Clerks Office in Charles Town with 21 years of service. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Bakerton, WV. She is survived by her daughter, Traci Welsh Taylor of Charles Town, WV and her son, Patrick M. Welsh and fiance',...

Allen Newman, 69, of Charles Town, WV passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 12, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA. He was a veteran of the US Army. Allen retired from the Frederick County Sheriffs Office in May 2020 with over 23 years of dedicated service. He is survived by one daughter, Aaliyah Newman of Germantown, MD; one grandson, Isaiah Jackson, numerous extended family members, Jenny McCarthy, Darryl McCarthy, Diane McCarthy, Brittany McCarthy, Danielle McCarthy, and Kyla Bailey and many friends. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 19 years, Linda McCarthy Newman. Allen enjoyed spending time with his grandson, vacationing, golfing and...

Constance Marie Griffith, 58, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at her residence. She was the loving wife to Dean Griffith, who selflessly cared for her through her journey with ALS. They shared three loving children, Chantz and Kylee Griffith and a daughter, Amanda Dan. She was "Nannie" to six wonderful grandchildren. Cannon, Dake, Ellie, Annie, Micha and Avery. She is also survived by two sisters, Judy Sapp and Linda Brumbaugh, niece, Bobby Kennedy, daughters-in-law, Brooke and Casie Griffith and son-in-law, Kaleb Dan. In addition to her parents, Roger and Avis Sapp, she is preceded in death by a sister, Carrol Taylor. Connie was born June 15, 1964 in Garrett...

Constance Marie Griffith, 58, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at her residence. She was the loving wife to Dean Griffith, who selflessly cared for her through her journey with ALS. They shared three loving children, Chantz and Kylee Griffith and a daughter, Amanda Dan. She was "Nannie" to six wonderful grandchildren. Cannon, Dake, Ellie, Annie, Micha and Avery. She is also survived by two sisters, Judy Sapp and Linda Brumbaugh, niece, Bobby Kennedy, daughters-in-law, Brooke and Casie Griffith and son-in-law, Kaleb Dan. In addition to her parents, Roger and Avis Sapp, she is preceded in death by a sister, Carrol Taylor. Connie was born June 15, 1964 in Garrett...

Presley Cole Wilder, 27, of Ranson, WV passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, WV. Born July 11, 1995 in Tomball, Texas, he was the son of Susan Irene Wilder of Ranson, WV. He was of the Catholic faith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father, Brian Ford of Ranson; maternal grandmother, Arlene Robey; special sister, Alaina, several other brothers and sisters, numerous cousins, his K-9 companion, "Psycho" and a host of extended family. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, 49 Crosswinds Drive, Charles Town, WV on Monday, June 19, 2023 with Father Timothy Grassi as the Celebrant. The family will...

Annette L. Offutt Brennan of Shepherdstown, WV, age 54, passed away from this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer, and joins her father, Walter E. Offutt of Frederick; grandparents, Ralph and Florence Virts of Knoxville; grandparents, Linwood and Helen Offutt of Frederick; in-laws, John "Jack" and Doris Brennan of Frederick, stepfather, Robert LaGrave of Charles Town, WV and brother-in-law, Michael Brennan, in the next life. Annette was born on July 21, 1968 and raised in Frederick, MD. She graduated Class of 1986 from Frederick High School, attended Frederick Community College and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Shippensburg University, PA in...

Dennis Howard Rose, 78, of Hagerstown, Maryland, died April 25, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1944, the son of the late Howard and Ethel Rose. Denny graduated from Fairfax High School and married the love of his life, Jane, on May 2, 1964. He worked for 27 years at Giant Food in Frederick, MD. He was known for his funny and charming personality, which made him popular with everyone he met. Denny was most proud of his 38 years of sobriety and active participation in Alcoholics Anonymous. He was also a member of the Brunswick Eagles Aerie 1136 for 40 years and loved playing poker and tip jars there every Friday night. He was an avid football and baseball fan and loved the Washington Redskins,...

Dennis Howard Rose, 78, of Hagerstown, Maryland, died April 25, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1944, the son of the late Howard and Ethel Rose. Denny graduated from Fairfax High School and married the love of his life, Jane, on May 2, 1964. He worked for 27 years at Giant Food in Frederick, MD. He was known for his funny and charming personality, which made him popular with everyone he met. Denny was most proud of his 38 years of sobriety and active participation in Alcoholics Anonymous. He was also a member of the Brunswick Eagles Aerie 1136 for 40 years and loved playing poker and tip jars there every Friday night. He was an avid football and baseball fan and loved the Washington Redskins,...

Raymond "Ray" Claude Darr, 52, of Knoxville, MD passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, WV. Born May 21, 1970 in Ranson, WV, he was the son of Claude Raymond Darr and the late Barbara Jane Holmes Darr. Ray was a graduate of Brunswick High School, Class of 1989. He was a foreman at JC Smith Construction, LLC in Martinsburg, WV. He loved the outdoors and also enjoyed working on vehicles and lawn mowers. In addition to his father, Claude "Bus" Darr, he is survived by the mother of his children, Leslie Darr of Hagerstown, MD; one daughter, Jessica Darr, at home; one son, Jacob Darr, at home, one sister, Barbara Pennington, two brothers, Chad Darr and...