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Fairplay, MD - William Eugene "Bill" Baker, 88, of Fairplay, MD passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Doey's House Hagerstown, MD. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and grandfather whose life was centered around his family. He was born on November 27, 1935, in Hagerstown, MD, the only child of the late Edgar William and Grace Virginia (Messner) Baker. Bill was a 1953 graduate of Hagerstown High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1964. He was employed by Mack Trucks, Inc. Hagerstown, MD for 35 years until his retirement. He was a Lutheran and had been a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg, MD, and Salem Lutheran Church in Bakersville, MD. Bill...

Hagerstown, MD - Betty Lucille Hartman, 93, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Creekside Nursing Home Hagerstown, MD. She was born on December 28, 1930, in Pinesburg, MD to the late Jacob E. and Grace A. Mentzer Teach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perley A. Hartman in 1985. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Williamsport High School. She was employed by Radio Shack until her retirement in 2003. She previously was employed by E.J. Fennel. She was a member of Virginia Avenue Church of God Halfway, MD. She loved the Lord and her family. Betty was an avid reader and liked to knit. She is survived by her son Robert Lee Munson and his wife Cathy of...

Williamsport, MD - Carmen JoAnn Byers, 71, of Williamsport, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD surrounded by her family. She was born on June 21, 1952, in Williamsport, MD to the late Jack Mervin and Sarah Elizabeth Scott Eichelberger. She was previously employed by the Washington County Health Department. She was a Christian. Carmen is survived by her husband Wallace Franklin Byers, Sr. whom she married on December 5, 2006; daughter Melissa A. Garcia of Coinjock, NC; daughter Carisa L. Anderson of Poplar Branch, NC; son Jack M. Myers of Williamsport, MD; son Ralph C. Myers of Williamsport, MD; son Mick Byers, Jr. of Falling Waters,...

Kevin Eugene Morgan, 63, of Keedysville, MD passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD. He was born on January 28, 1961, in Martinsburg, WV to Doloris Marlene (Nick) Morgan of Keedysville, MD and the late Russell Eugene Morgan. Kevin was a 1979 graduate of Boonsboro High School and a 1982 graduate of Western Maryland Police Academy. He was currently employed as the Chief of Police with Boonsboro, MD. He was previously employed with Brunswick Police Department (1982), Washington County Sheriff Department (1983-2009), Boonsboro Police Department (2009-present). This year marks his 42nd year as a dedicated law enforcement officer. He was a...

Janice LaRue (Gossard) Gray, 92, of Williamsport, MD died on Wednesday April 10, 2024, at Homewood at Williamsport. To view the full obituary please visit: www.osbornefuneralhome.net

Boonsboro, MD - Jerome Joseph "Jerry" Dittman, Jr., 96, of Boonsboro, MD passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 23, 1927, in Duquesne, PA to the late Jerome John and Rella Belle Grooms Dittman. Jerry was a 1941 graduate of St. Joseph's Elementary School and a 1945 graduate of Duquesne Senior High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving at the end of World War II. Jerry married Helen Louise Scott on February 10, 1968, in St. Ann's Church Waynesburg, Greene County, PA. Jerry retired from Racal (Thales) Communications Co. in Rockville, MD as Checker of Engineering Drawings. He enjoyed gardening and Genealogy. Besides his wife, he is...

Boonsboro, MD - Jerome Joseph "Jerry" Dittman, Jr., 96, of Boonsboro, MD passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 23, 1927, in Duquesne, PA to the late Jerome John and Rella Belle Grooms Dittman. Jerry was a 1941 graduate of St. Joseph's Elementary School and a 1945 graduate of Duquesne Senior High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving at the end of World War II. Jerry married Helen Louise Scott on February 10, 1968, in St. Ann's Church Waynesburg, Greene County, PA. Jerry retired from Racal (Thales) Communications Co. in Rockville, MD as Checker of Engineering Drawings. He enjoyed gardening and Genealogy. Besides his wife, he is...

Boonsboro, MD - Jerome Joseph "Jerry" Dittman, Jr., 96, of Boonsboro, MD passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 23, 1927, in Duquesne, PA to the late Jerome John and Rella Belle Grooms Dittman. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Jerry was a 1941 graduate of St. Joseph's Elementary School and a 1945 graduate of Duquesne Senior High School. He received associate degrees from the School of Technical Training Oklahoma A & M College (Oklahoma State University), McCoy College, and John Hopkins University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving at the end of World War II. Jerry married Helen Louise Scott on February 10,...

Clear Spring, MD - Paul David Hose, Sr., 100, of Clear Spring, MD passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 26, 1923, in Williamsport, MD to the late Earl Franklin and Hazel Irene (Sharer) Hose. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Lorraine (Halstead) Hose on May 7, 2009. They were married for 63 years. Paul was employed by Danzer Metals in Halfway, MD until his retirement. He was previously employed by New York Central Iron Works that became Maryland Metals in Hagerstown. He served in the U.S. Army as a medic in WWII in the Pacific Theater, working in operating rooms on the 31st Field Hospital and participated in Kwajalein, Sapan, Leyte, and...

Hagerstown, MD - William Eugene "Bill" Spangler 76, of Hagerstown, MD and formerly of Williamsport, MD passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Bill was born on April 12, 1947, in Hagerstown, MD to the late John S. "Shorty" and Mary Catherine "Katie" (Cooper) Spangler. He was a 1965 graduate of Williamsport High School. He was captain of the soccer team, was part of the prom committee and was in the Future Teachers of America, along with other various organizations. Years later, he took part in helping to plan many class reunions. Bill was a veteran of U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War from 1968 through 1969. He worked on...

Sharpsburg, MD - Wilma Rayetta Kretzer, 77, of Sharpsburg, MD passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 9, 1946, in Hagerstown, MD to the late Wallace Nelson Giffin and Ethel Virginia (Churchey) Semler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otho E.A. "Othie" Kretzer, Sr. on February 10, 2017. Wilma attended Boonsboro High School. She owned and operated O.K. Plumbing & Heating in Sharpsburg, MD with her husband for 35 years. She attended Burnside First Church of God Sharpsburg, MD. Wilma loved to bake, cook, spend time with her family, and host holidays for her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Cathy S. Boyer and her husband...

Williamsport, MD - Gloria Viola (Byers) Cole, 92, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. at Williamsport Nursing Home. Gloria was born on September 24, 1931, in Hagerstown, MD to the late Charles Harvey "Unk" and Ruth Indiola (Wolford) Byers. She was a lifelong resident of Williamsport and graduated from Williamsport High School in 1949. She was a star basketball player and was a member of the 1949 state championship team. Gloria was a lifelong member of Williamsport United Methodist Church and sang on the choir for many years. She was an avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Redskins. She also loved spending time with her family, going out to eat, and...

Hazel M. Smith, 92, of Sterling Care at South Mountain stepped into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 25, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1931, in Sharpsburg, MD to the late Martin L. and Minnie Pierce Bussard. Hazel graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1949, three days later she married the love of her life. She retired from Corning Glass Works in Greencastle, PA. Hazel was a charter member of Battlefield Bible Church, where she served faithfully behind the scenes. She is survived by her daughters Dixie Painter and Wanda Smith both of Martinsburg, WV; granddaughter Laura Painter of Martinsburg, WV; 2 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; numerous...

On Monday morning, Dallas T. Grimm of Hagerstown, MD passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, at the age of 78 at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD. He was born in Dargan, MD on April 27, 1945, to the late Weller M Grimm and Leona C Grimm. Dallas is survived by his brother Bobby (Mitch) Grimm, his sister Bonnie Jackson, and several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he is reunited with his older brother Lonnie M Grimm. Dallas was employed as an over the road truck driver for many years. Per his request, his body was donated to the State of Maryland Anatomy Board.

Claude Eugene "Gene" Jordan, 79, of Sharpsburg, MD passed away on March 18, 2024, at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. He was born on May 28, 1944, in Williamsport, MD to the late Walter Keller and Margaret Armenta (Smith) Jordan. Gene was employed by Pangborn Corporation in Hagerstown, MD for 38 years until the plant was closed. He also worked as a security guard for General Motors for 5 years until his retirement in 2003. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. Among other awards, Gene was given an Army commendation medal for saving another soldier's life. Gene was a 1962 graduate of Boonsboro High School in Boonsboro, MD. He was a member of...

Boonsboro, MD - Carroll Preston "Buck" Cronise, 83, of Boonsboro, MD walked into the arms of Jesus on March 15, 2024, at Sterling Care South Mountain in Boonsboro, MD. He was born on April 20, 1940, in Boonsboro, MD to the late Leo Harvey "Mike" and Ardell Jeanette (Phillips) Cronise. Buck was a 1958 graduate of Boonsboro High School in Boonsboro, MD. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a Christian. He was a member of Clopper-Michael American Legion Post 10 in Boonsboro, MD. In his younger years, Buck worked with his father on the Cronise family farm and fruit stand, and Cronise Florist all in Boonsboro, MD. Later in life he worked at various warehouses in Hagerstown and Frederick...

Hagerstown, MD - Alice Jean Grimes, 81, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 1, 1942, in Hagerstown, MD to the late Charles Joseph and Mary Martha Lowery Scharf. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 59 years, James Edgar "Jimmy" Grimes on May 26, 2018. Alice was a member of the 1960 class of South Hagerstown High School. She was actively involved with her class reunion committee. She was employed by Town & Country, Saum's Jewelers, and Bay Jewelers until her retirement in 1990. Alice attended Virginia Avenue Church of God Hagerstown, MD. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Chapter. Alice liked to garden...

Hagerstown, MD - Ronald Lee "Ron" Kirby, 85, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Sunday March 10, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. He was born on October 17, 1938, in Williamsport, MD to the late Ernest Milburn and Helen Elizabeth (Hose) Kirby. Ron was employed as a Paster for Garden State Tanning/W.D. Byron and Sons Leather Tannery in Williamsport, MD for over 40 years until his retirement. He was a past member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge # 212 in Hagerstown, MD, he was an avid Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens fan and enjoyed watching them on TV. Ron was a devoted husband and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a selfless individual and would give...

Hagerstown, MD - Wayne E. Kriner, Sr., 87, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living Hagerstown, MD. He was born on October 29, 1936, in Big Spring, MD to the late William Emmett and Lillian Mae (Kretzer) Kriner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Kriner in 2018. Wayne was a 1954 graduate of Clear Spring High School, and he attended Hagerstown Business College. He was a veteran of the Air National Guard. Wayne was employed by USA Cartage until his retirement in 2007. He was previously employed by W.D. Byron & Sons Tannery for nearly 20 years earlier in his career. He was a member of St. John's UCC Clear Spring, MD. Wayne was...

Williamsport, MD - Peggy Mae "Peg" Anderson, 94, of Williamsport, MD passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Somerford Place in Hagerstown, MD. Peggy was born on May 12, 1929, in Williamsport, MD to the late Earl T. and Grace E. (Garrish) Zimmerman. She was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Williamsport, MD for 94 years. Peggy attended Williamsport schools. Earlier in life she was employed at the Federal Silk Mill and Fairchild Republic before becoming a mother and full-time housewife. Peggy is survived by her husband John T. Anderson, Jr., whom she married on June 12, 1946 (77 years); 3 sons Ronald Anderson (Patricia) of Tampa, FL, Rickey Anderson (Roland)...

Williamsport - Kenton F. Lafferty, 91, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Wednesday March 6, 2024, at his home. Kenton was born on November 18, 1932, in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania to the late Cleason Randolph and Jessie Virginia (Henry) Lafferty. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Kenton was employed by the G.M. Corporation as a pipefitter until his retirement. He was a member of Boiling Springs Lutheran Church in Springs Church, PA. Kenton was a member of the UAW Local # 1590, past Commander of the Potomac Post 202 American Legion in Williamsport, MD, life member and past Chief of the Williamsport Volunteer Fire Company, and a member of the Izaak Walton League of Washington County....