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Marilyn Elizabeth Washburn , 79 Mar 9, 1942 - Oct 25, 2021 Marilyn Elizabeth Washburn was born on February 25, 1942 in New Britain, CT. She was the daughter of Carleton Thompson Washburn and Gladys Viola (Schneider) Washburn. At the age of six weeks she traveled to the family residence in Alexandria, VA. Marilyn and her older sister attended local schools. She graduated from George Washington HS in 1960 and Mary Washington College (Fredricksburg VA) in 1964. Her first job was as field director in Prince Georges County MD for the Camp Fire Girls. After moving to Boston, MA she worked for the local telephone company before acknowledging a long held call to the ministry. She enrolled in...

Melvin H. Horst , 91 Jun 20, 1930 - Oct 25, 2021 Melvin H. Horst, 91, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Monday evening, October 25, 2021 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born June 20, 1930 in Clear Spring, MD, he was a son of the late Otho Shank and Anna Hoover Horst. He served two years of alternative service during WWII at a Tuberculosis hospital in Maryland. He then worked as a carpenter for Welty Shaffer and for Carl Flohr and later owned and operated Horst Garage Doors until his retirement in 1990. He was an active member of the Chambersburg Mennonite Church. He and his late wife, Miriam, actively served with Mennonite Disaster Service rebuilding in Florida following Hurricane Andrew...

Joyce Marie Scally , 80 Jan 15, 1941 - Oct 25, 2021 Martinsburg, WV - Joyce Marie Scally, 80, of Martinsburg, WV passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Williamsport Nursing Home in Williamsport, MD. She was born on January 15, 1941 in Pinesburg, MD to the late Clarence Hubert Teach and Helen Pearl Myers-High. Joyce was employed by the Washington County Hospital for 30 years. She was a member of Bedington United Methodist Church in Bedington, WV and was a member of the Circle of Friends in the Church. Joyce loved to decorate for the holidays, going to the beach, bird watching, and was loved by everyone she ever met. She is survived by her husband Thomas R. Scally of 29 years;...

Regina Grace Myers , 87 Aug 4, 1934 - Oct 24, 2021 Regina Grace Myers, 87, formerly of Big Pool, MD and a resident of Julia Manor Nursing Home in Hagerstown, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the home. Born August 4, 1934, in Mooresville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry O. Mills and Rose Grace (Miller) Mills. Regina was preceded in death by her loving husband, Calvin Mayberry Myers, in 2003. She was a graduate of Clear Spring High School. Regina was employed as a seamstress with Dorby's Manufacturing Co. and London Fog. She was a member of Hancock Church of God and a previous member of Mooresville Church of God in Big Pool. Regina enjoyed camping, fishing, and...

Mearl C. McCleaf , 84 Apr 2, 1937 - Oct 23, 2021 Mr. Mearl C. McCleaf, 84, of Jacob's Church Road, Blue Ridge Summit, PA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born April 2, 1937 in Blue Ridge Summit, he was the son of the late Bruce and Dorothy (Frazer) McCleaf. Mr. McCleaf was a graduate of Smithsburg High School with the Class of 1955 and later served with the Maryland National Guard from 1960-1966. He began his working career in 1951 at the young age of 14 as an employee of Summit Plaza Drugstore where he worked until February 1969. Later that same year, he purchased Ben's Esso in Thurmont, MD which he expanded in 1979 to become the current Mountain Gate Family...

Beverly Carlotta Edwards , 71 May 5, 1950 - Oct 23, 2021 Beverly Carlotta Edwards , 71 May 5, 1950 - Oct 23, 2021 Beverly Carlotta Edwards, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Born in Petersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Lucele and Roosevelt Reynolds. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Haywood and her son Anthony. She is survived by her children, Allen Love (Lynn), Sylvia Love, Shelton Love (Lisa), Adrien Love and step children, Veronica and Ronny Edwards; brother, Steven Stone; along with a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home,...

Robert Eugene Rohrer , 56 Jan 18, 1965 - Oct 22, 2021 Robert Eugene "Bobby" Rohrer, 56, of Hagerstown, MD, and formerly of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born January 18, 1965, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Ernest E. Rohrer and Carol Ann (Kendall) Rohrer. He was preceded in death by one brother, Franklin D. Rohrer. He was employed by Reeder's Nursing Home of Boonsboro, MD, and Hoffman Chevrolet of Hagerstown. He was a member of Good Shepherd Ministries of Hagerstown, Smithsburg Volunteer Fire Company and attended Easter Seals Adult Day Services. Bobby was an incredible person and a great example to others. He...

Larry Herman Blair , 78 Aug 14, 1943 - Oct 22, 2021 Larry Herman Blair, 78, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at his home. Born August 14, 1943, in Rockville, MD, he was the son of the late John Luther Blair and Zeana Marcella (Weaver) Blair. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Lou (Hawbaker) Blair, in February 2020. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Clear Spring High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. He worked for Halls Trucking Company for 16 years and then owned and operated Tri-State Tank Lines. Larry was a previous member of the Joseph C. Herbert American Legion Post 222 of Clear Spring and a previous member of the Stoney Cabin...

Ling Kong Louie , 69 Mar 30, 1952 - Oct 21, 2021 Ling Kong Louie, 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in Hagerstown, MD. Born on March 30th, 1952, at Washington County Hospital. He was the first Chinese/American born at the former Washington County, MD Hospital. He was the son of the late Foom You and Yip Chun Hung- Louie. He was preceded in death by his brother Leong Hing Louie. He graduated from South Hagerstown High School, Class of 1970. He graduated from Hagerstown Community College and Shepherd University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council, property committee,...

Edward Eugene Turner , 70 Apr 3, 1951 - Oct 21, 2021 Edward Eugene Turner, 70, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at his home. Born April 3, 1951, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Roy Edward Turner and Carrie Elizabeth (Poole) Turner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Turner, his companion, Shirley Massie, one brother, Donald Turner and three sisters, Violet Wilson, Rosie Peters, and Mary Wheat. He attended South Hagerstown High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed by Washington County Hospital for 35 years. Edward is survived by three daughters, Christina Dunn, Carolyn Moats and Melissa Simmons, five...

Milton Eugene Rider , 79 Jun 28, 1942 - Oct 21, 2021 Hagerstown, MD - Milton Eugene Rider, 79, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. He was born on June 28, 1942 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Milton Brondell and Doris Reedy Rider. He was a 1960 graduate of South Hagerstown High School in Hagerstown, MD. Milton was employed by Mack Trucks Inc. in Hagerstown, MD for 39 years until his retirement in 2005. He served in Vietnam on the USS Bon Homme Richard while serving in the Navy. Milton loved traveling the country on his Harley and telling stories about traveling. He was a life member of the Amvets Post #10, VFW Post #1936,...

Dorothy Rhodes Mayer , 90 Jun 29, 1931 - Oct 21, 2021 Dorothy Rhodes Mayer , 90, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at home. Born Friday, June 29, 1931 in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clair Rhodes and the late Edith (Rummel) Rhodes. She graduated from Hagerstown Community College in 1973. She then graduated from John Hopkins University, receiving her BME and then received her MBA from Frostburg College. She retired from Hagerstown Community College in 2007 after 33 years of service, including many years of teaching mathematics science and engineering. She was a member of Calvary Grace Brethren Church and was a charter member of Altoona Bible Church....

Rebecca Suzette Monninger , 73 Jul 13, 1948 - Oct 21, 2021 Rebecca Suzette Monninger, 73, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away surrounded by her family, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Meritus Medical Center. Born Tuesday, July 13, 1948 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Albert Elgin and the late Alda Irene (O'Brien) Seaman. Becky graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1966. She was an avid cat lover and liked butterflies. She is survived by her son, Jamie Allen and wife Sarah; daughter, Suzette Taylor; sister, Cindy Reed; six grandchildren, Amanda Allen, Whitney Whisner, Dionte Winston, Airyannah Summers, Madelyn Rowland, Sage Rowland; six great-grandchildren;...

Maryanne Lynch , 63 Nov 6, 1957 - Oct 20, 2021 Maryanne Lynch, 63, of Hagerstown, passed away, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC Mrs. lynch is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gary Lynch; daughters, Millie Lynch and Mary Ellen Fox and husband, Phil; step-grandaughter, Heather Fox; step great grandchildren, Charlayee, Elijah and Kaleah Fox; sisters, Helen Houck and Margaret Bussard and husband, Scott; brothers, Joe and Brian Barnes. Mrs. Lynch was preceded in death by her parents, Libern J. and Mary F. (Henderson) Barnes; brothers, Jake and Jack Barnes. Mrs. Lynch enjoyed bowling and trips to the beach. At her request no services will be...

Dorothy Irene Peterson , 89 Aug 25, 1932 - Oct 20, 2021 Dorothy Irene Peterson, 89, of Williamsport, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Hospice of Washington County, Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD. Born August 25, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Irene Metz. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Thomas E. "Tom" Peterson who passed away April 6, 2015. Dorothy is survived by children, Thomas and wife Kathy, Dennis and wife Jessica, Charles and wife Judith, David, Timothy and wife Teresa, Donald and wife Patricia and Michael, son-in-law, Richard Harshman, twenty grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She...

Roy Hillard Cromer III , 71, of Chambersburg. died Oct 20, 2021

Alice Amelia Long , 84 Oct 20, 1937 - Oct 20, 2021 Alice Amelia Long , 84 Oct 20, 1937 - Oct 20, 2021 Hagerstown, MD - Alice Amelia Long, 84, of Hagerstown, MD and formerly of Clear Spring, MD passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. She was born on October 20, 1937 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Charles Wesley and Frances Elizabeth Hart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason Franklin Long, Jr. in 1995. Alice was a 1955 graduate of Clear Spring High School in Clear Spring, MD. She was previously employed by Washington County Board of Education for 15 years. Alice attended Mt. Calvary Church of God in Clear Spring, MD. She is...

Donald Milton Trumpower , 74 May 22, 1947 - Oct 20, 2021 Donald Milton Trumpower passed away on October 20,2021 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Altoona, PA. He was born May 22, 1947, the son of the late Ralph Trumpower and Helen Virginia (Lesher) Trumpower. Donnie graduated from Clear Spring High School in 1965. Donnie was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army. He was employed for Mack Truck, Inc. for 42 years. Donnie had a love for sports both as an athlete and most recently as a spectator at his grandchildren's events. His favorite pastime was spent with his family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Shives Trumpower; daughter Amy M. Breakall...

Donald B. Shahan , 92 Feb 10, 1929 - Oct 20, 2021 Donald B. Shahan, 92, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born at home in St. George, WV to Cyrus Walter and Oleta Catherine (Phillips) Shahan, the tenth of eleven children. He was graduated from Parsons High School, Parsons, WV in 1946. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 and was assigned to the USS Huntington. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. In 1952, he was graduated from Davis & Elkins College with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. He was employed at Eggleston, VA middle-high school. Later he was employed at the...

Renee Ann Young , 55 Aug 28, 1966 - Oct 19, 2021 Ren?e Ann Young (Taylor) born August 28, 1966, to Betty Ann Taylor, left her earthly body to be with her Father, on October 19, 2021, peacefully in her home. Although she never claimed to live a perfect life, Ren?e was not only strong, persistent, and loving, she was a fighter and a survivor. Throughout her lifetime she accomplished many things. She was an EMT, a school bus driver, and fluent in sign language. Later in her life, as she turned her path over to God, she was a Deaconess and very active in her church and community. Her work with Toys for Tots brought true joy to her life. However, of all the hats she ever wore, Wife, Mother and...

Maynard L. Keckler , 87 Mar 13, 1934 - Oct 18, 2021 Mr. Maynard L. Keckler, 87, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Monday morning, October 18, 2021 in the Waynesboro Hospital. Born March 13, 1934, in Greencastle, PA he was the son of the late John K. and Helen (Mowen) Keckler. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School with the Class of 1952. He later graduated from Montgomery Junior College, where he studied electrical engineering. Mr. Keckler served in the United States Army during peacetime. He and his wife, the late Kathleen R. (Blickenstaff) Keckler, were married November 25, 1954. Mrs. Keckler died on September 22, 2017.Mr. Keckler worked at Grove Manufacturing, Shady Grove, PA,...