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Claudia F. (Pennington) Webster, 52, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 15, 1970, in Hagerstown, MD to the late Donald Isaac and Lola Marlene (Jordan) Purdham. She was a 1988 graduate of Boonsboro High School in Boonsboro, MD. She enrolled in the Washington County Technical High School Cosmetology Program. Claudia was self-employed as a Beautician for 32 years. She worked for 13 years at the Bon-Ton, 13 years at the Beauty Bar, and the remaining 6 years she was self-employed. She was a member of Virginia Avenue Church of God in Hagerstown, MD. Claudia was a very loving, giving, and selfless wife, sister, aunt, and...

Jay Webster Reichard, 39, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home. He was born on March 27, 1983, in Hagerstown, MD to Doug Reichard of Hagerstown, MD and Nancy V. (Webster) Reichard of Roanoke, VA. Jay was a 2001 graduate of South Hagerstown High School in Hagerstown, MD. He was employed as a Salesman with Reichard Industrial Products for most of his life. He was a member of Manor Church of the Brethren of Tilghmanton, MD. Jay raced in the Quarter Midget, Micro Sprint, and 410 Sprint Car Dirt Track Divisions. He won races in all those divisions. Besides his parents, he is survived by his brother Luke Reichard (Nicole) of Williamsport, MD; 4 nieces...

David E. Lawrence, Jr., age 72, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the home of his significant other, Linda (Kendall) Miles in Hagerstown, MD, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 17, 1950, the son of the late David E. Lawrence Sr. and the late Beatrice A. (Davis) Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula K. (Jones) Lawrence in 1980. David graduated from South Hagerstown High School, class of 1968. He then graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD in 1972 with a BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He served 7 years as an Officer with the U.S. Navy, in various capacities, including a tour on a ship as Assistant...

Joan Lee Abel, 88, of Shady Grove, PA, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Cynthia Shugars, Thurmont, MD. Born March 28, 1934, in Slippery Rock, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carl E. Hockenberry and Marth (Best) Hockenberry. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. Joan loved crocheting, sewing, gardening, and cooking. She was a full-time mom and then worked for the Ben Frankling Craft Store in Damascus, MD, and Sears in Frederick, MD, retiring in 1987. Joan is survived by her husband of 67 years, Charles E. Abel, daughters, Cynthia Shugars of Thurmont, MD, and Carolyn Owens (Timothy) of Hagerstown, MD, sons, Charles H....

Diana F. (Miller) Trovinger, 76, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2023, under Hospice care at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD. Born January 1, 1947, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late John D. Miller Sr., and Luella F. Miller. Diana was a 1964 graduate of North Hagerstown High School and had been employed by the Maryland Ribbon Company. She was a "free spirit" and left home at the age of 18 to explore "the world." When she eventually returned to Hagerstown she met the love of her life, Mike, and they spent the next 23 years happily together. Diana is survived by her Life Partner, Michael (Mike) Fager, brother, John (Selena), niece...

Beverly (Blost) Hessel was born in her family's farmhouse in Rock Creek, Minnesota, on May 14, 1932. She passed away peacefully at home in Smithsburg, Maryland, on January 21, 2023, at the age of 90. Growing up, education was a strong value for her family and after graduating from Pine City High School at age 16, Beverly enrolled at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. While there, she completed her bachelor's degree in secretarial training with minors in religion, music and education. Over the course of her career, she worked for the Wisconsin Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Andrews University, Grand Ledge Academy, the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Madison Academy,...

Randall "Randy" A. Miller passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1963, in Waynesboro, PA. He was the son of Harry "Buzz" Miller and the late Mary Jane Bittner (Miller) Spalding. He was a graduate of Catoctin High School Class of 1981. He was a lifelong dairy and beef cattle farmer. He was the owner of Har-Valley Dairy. For many years, Randy owned and operated Millers Firewood Business. Randy also raised goats. He will always be remembered as the "Gentle Giant" and "Hans, the Strongest Man in Sabillasville." Randy married Olivia Green on October 5, 2019. Randy is survived by his wife, Olivia, sister Shelba Bollinger and her husband, David;...

Charles Vincent Thomas, 56, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed peacefully at his family home in Hancock, Maryland on January 20, 2023, with his sisters, Theresa and Rosemarie, at his side. Born on September 4, 1966, Charles was the son of the late Dr. Frank B Thomas III and Marion Reich Thomas of Hancock, Maryland. He was the seventh child of nine children, five boys and four girls. In his younger years, Charlie loved fishing. It brought him much joy whenever he could hold a pole in his hand, and he would much prefer for that to be daily. He also enjoyed crabbing when able and, on our family beach trips, he would delight in bringing his catch back to our rented duplex for Mother to prepare...

Doris Belle Kershner, 84, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Doey's house, Hagerstown, MD. Born September 25, 1938, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Deal, and Isabelle Sprenkle. Doris graduated from Smithsburg High School, Class of 1956. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Army Med. field, in Fort Sam Houston, TX. Doris retired from Bertelsman Printing in 2000, after working for them for over 40 years. She is survived by her sons, Mike and Mark Kershner, grandchildren, Amanda, Aubrey, Sarah, Taryn, and Jason, brothers, Gerald, Timothy, and Dennis Deal, sister, Barbara Gardenhour, and numerous nieces and nephews. In...

Joe Newton Taylor, 86, of Greencastle, PA, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2023 while surrounded by his family. He was born in Mercersburg, PA to Charles C. Taylor and Corrinne A. Kaiser Taylor. Joe Taylor was fiercely passionate about making a better life for his family. Participating in an apprentice program while working full-time at the Landis Tool Company in Waynesboro, Joe later became a draftsman at Mack Trucks in Hagerstown, MD where he earned a patent for a channel cooled piston for heavy duty engines. Joe ended his career as a manufacturing representative with the A. G. Byrnes Company where he traveled the country and shared his expertise. Joe was a jack of all trades and...

Williamsport, MD - Joanne (Quigley) Henneberger, 92, of Williamsport, MD died on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Homewood Retirement Center in Williamsport, MD. Born November 24, 1930, in Carlisle, PA to the late William N. and Elizabeth Braught Quigley. Survived by her loving and special husband, William S. Henneberger, Jr., whom she married on December 20, 1952. Also survived by two sons William S. Henneberger, III, and wife Ruth Ann Henneberger of Hagerstown, MD, and Todd R. Henneberger of Frederick, MD; one granddaughter Stephanie Henneberger Shapiro and husband Michael Shapiro; one grandson Daniel Henneberger; and two great grandchildren Louie and Harvey Shapiro. Besides her parents,...

Charles Edwin Gower, age 83, A man of faith from Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. He was laid to rest Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Georgia National Cemetery. A native of Hagerstown, MD Mr. Gower graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville, MD in 1957. He was drafted into the US Army at Ft Jackson, SC, and was soon sent to Germany as a chaplain's assistant. In 1962, he graduated from Practical Bible School in Johnson City, NY and received a BA. Mr. Gower married Joyce A. Johnson in 1971. He pastored several churches, including Galilean Baptist Church and Mt. Carmel Bible Church. He was made Pastor Emeritus at Galilean Baptist. Mr. Gower...

JOHN SCHMAUS, 82, of CARLISLE, PA, died Monday, January 16, 2023.

Minerva K. (Warrenfeltz) Trimmer, age 88, a longtime resident of Greencastle, most recently of Shippensburg, passed away January 16, 2023, while in hospice care. She was a daughter of the late Jacob and Elta (Showman) Warrenfeltz. She was widowed by her husband, William M. Trimmer in 2010. Minerva was a 1952 graduate of Hagerstown High School and attended Fairplay School, a member of Coseytown Homemakers for 3 decades, was in scouting for 25 years and was on the founding committee for the American Business Women's Association, Antietam Luminary. Minerva worked on the Hagerstown Market for many years with her grandparents and worked at various places in Hagerstown. She believed in hard...

Harry William 'Bill' Morrison, 73, of Hagerstown, passed peacefully holding his wife's hand on January 16, 2023. Bill was born in Charleston, WV, on July 24, 1949, son of the late Lenwood Franklin Morrison and Crystal Geraldine (High) Morrison. He was a 1967 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and attended West Virginia Institute of Technology and West Virginia State College. Bill was a diligent employee of C&P Telephone Co. from June 1970 until his retirement from Verizon in December 2001. He worked earnestly to provide high-quality customer service to the public in both West Virginia and Maryland and enjoyed working with many skilled craftsmen who became close friends through...

Robert Elias McAfee, 88, of Sabillasville, MD, passed away peacefully Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home. Born, July 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Robert Hunter McAfee, and Minnie Nora DeLauter, of Foxville, Md. Rob farmed all his life, worked for 18 years as a maintenance/carpenter worker for the State of Maryland. He was a lifetime member of Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, South Mountain Rod and Gun Club, Waynesboro Fish and Game Club, Blue Ridge Sportsmen Club, and Thurmont Grange. Rob was a kind, gracious, selfless, humble soul, who had an unwavering and unbeatable work ethic, not only towards his work, but every aspect of his life. He was a friend to everyone he met. Rob was...

Mrs. Gloria Gosnell Staley of Spring Grove, PA (formally of Frederick, Maryland) passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023 in the company of family at Homewood Nursing Home in Hanover, PA. Miss Gloria to most and Nan to family had a long and colorful 95 years of life. She liked nothing better than having a good time with family and friends. She loved to talk and tell stories. She also enjoyed her flowers and especially decorating. She spent many hours at Mill Crossing Condominium in Frederick Maryland decorating for every season. Miss Gloria was born on July 14, 1927 to Margaret Delane Gosnell (Michael) and William Steiner Gosnell and was the last member of her immediate...

Benjamin Brown Weaver passed away unexpectedly at the age of 31 years old on Sunday, January 15, 2023, after battling Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) for 18 years. Ben is survived by his parents, Craig and Sandra Weaver, his sister, Emily (fianc? Anthony Salvatore Jr.), his aunts Debbie Bastow, Penelope Manning, Cynthia Nester, and Christine (David) Brown, as well as his cousins Richard and Christopher Bastow. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Richard and Ruth Brown, and paternal grandparents Carl and Lucille Weaver. Ben was a son and a brother. He loved animals, computers and being in nature. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Services...

Donald Henry Sachs departed this life on January 14, 2023. Don was born February 7, 1929, in Rochester to Louise (Bramer) and Arthur Sachs. His brother Robert and wife Mildred (Lind) (both deceased) had three sons; Ted married to Linda McCartney, Edward married to Sarah Morrison, and Richard (deceased). His cousin was Jean Meskill of Spencerport, NY. (deceased) Don graduated East High, got a B.S. from Heidelberg College, Tiffin, OH where he enjoyed trips with their choir. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1951, served in Chateauroux, France at a NATO supply base. He traveled to many countries before returning home in 1954 because of his father's death. His museum career began at Bausch...

Noreen J. (Aylesworth) Selby of Waynesboro, PA, died on January 14, 2023 in the Chambersburg Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Noreen was born on October 24, 1967 in Chambersburg. She was the daughter of Nathalie (Poulson) and Glenn Aylesworth. Noreen was a graduate of Chambersburg High School and Juniata College, where she earned a BS Degree in Psychology/Biology in 1989. She previously worked at Brook Lane Health Services as a Mental Health Associate, San Mar Children Home, Boonsboro, MD as a case manager, and Northwestern Human Services, MVC in Chambersburg as a Psychiatric Technician. She also worked at CitiCorp in Hagerstown, MD as a financial associate. Noreen was currently...