Obituaries

Jul 30, 2022

Mary Catherine Ashkettle, 84, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland Maryland.

Born August 9, 1937, she was the oldest daughter of the late James L. and Mary Ellen (Young) Ashkettle.

Catherine was a hardworking, caring, independent person.

She was a 1956 graduate of Flintstone High School.

Jul 28, 2022

Dean LaFayette Smith, 95, Hancock, MD., passed away July 28, 2022, at Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Romney, WV.

Born April 6, 1927, in Cumberland, MD., he was the son of the late Charles and Ethel (Spicher) Smith, and the husband of Patricia Ann Powers Smith, who passed away March 15, 2020.

He was a guidance counselor...

Jul 27, 2022

Lester “Fuzzy” J.  Souders, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center.

Born January 25, 1936, in Berkeley Springs, WV., he was the son of the late Virginia Stotler Souders, and the husband of Doris J. Souders, who passed away November 7, 2017.

He was a member of the Hancock Grace Nazarene...

Jul 18, 2022

Donald I. Unger, 82, Hancock, MD., passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home.

Born June 27, 1940, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Fonzie and Eleanor (McManus) Unger, and the widow of Vivian I. Unger, who he married on January 14, 1961, and who passed away on July 5, 2021.

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Jun 20, 2022

Joseph Patrick McSparron, 65, of Hancock, MD., (formerly of Athens, PA.) passed away at his home, Monday, June 20, 2022, after a battle with lung cancer.  He was able to hang up his toolbelt and lay down the tape measure for the last time.

Born May 10, 1957, in Dunmore, Lackawanna Co., PA., he was the son...

Jun 19, 2022

Vicki Marie Shaw-Anderson, 63, Hancock, MD., passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, peacefully at her home, with her loved ones and her best friend by her side.

Born May 22, 1959, she was the daughter of Stanley and Marie Shaw, and the oldest of five sisters.

She was a graduate of Hancock High School, class...

Jun 16, 2022

Edna L. Younker, 92, Needmore, PA., passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Falling Spring Nursing Facility in Chambersburg, PA.

Born August 2, 1929, in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence (Myers) Younker.

She was a member of the Stone Bridge Church of The Brethren.

She is...

Jun 13, 2022

Susan Jean Hinckle, 76, passed away at Sunrise Senior Living, in Lawrenceville, GA., on June 13, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born January 13, 1946, in Waynesboro, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Roy H. Weaver and Ruth Faye (Unger) Weaver and the wife, of 59 years of William F. Hinckle, Jr....

Jun 12, 2022

James Leo Golden, 89, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home in Greencastle, PA.

Born December 20, 1932, in Warfordsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Leo Carl Golden and Sara Barnhart and the husband of Margaret, who he married on December 25, 1950, in Breezewood, PA.

He was a...

Jun 4, 2022

Charles Edward Socks, “Pap Socks”, 90, Hancock, MD., passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born March 13, 1932, in Fairplay, Washington County, MD., he was the son of the late John and Freda Socks, and the widower of Elizabeth Armina Shoemaker Socks, his wife of 39 years and who...

Jun 4, 2022

Marian Elizabeth McCray, 98, Hancock, MD.,  passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at War Memorial Hospital, in Berkeley Springs, WV.

Born March 23, 1924, in Hancock, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward T. Unger, Sr., and Edith Henry Unger and the widow of Mark C. McCray, her husband of 65 years.

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May 25, 2022

Gail Victor McCusker, 80, Hancock, MD., passed away May 25, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.

Born September 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Austin and Anna Mae McCusker, and the husband of Lawana McCusker.

He was a member of the Hancock Assembly of God Church and a Board Member of...

May 24, 2022

Kathy Suzanne Carey, 68, Hancock, MD, passed away May 24, 2022, at her home.

Born August 11, 1953, in Frederick, MD., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lily (Mae) Sheppard.

She was a former supervisor for AVEMCO and a clerk for Frederick County Social Services.

She was a loving mother...

May 23, 2022

Ralph Eugene Wachter, “Buddy”, formerly of Hancock, Maryland, died Monday evening, May 23, 2022, at Heritage Springs Memory Care in Lewisburg, PA at the age of 94.

Born February 18, 1928, he was the son of the late Willard R. and Gladys P. (Phillips) Wachter.  He was the last surviving member of his family.

He...

May 20, 2022

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.” Cindy Shantay McKinley, wife, mother, sister, Grandmommy, mawmaw and friend went home to be with our Heavenly Father, on May 20, 2022, at the age of 55. She was born on June 20, 1966, in Dundalk MD to Steven...

May 18, 2022

Edward Otis Brakeall, age 88, of Hancock, MD., passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at his home and made his final journey to be with the Lord.

Born June 10, 1933, in Fulton County, PA, he was the son of the late Alonza Edward Brakeall and Minnie Mae (Wink) Brakeall. He attended Hancock High School.

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May 11, 2022

In deepest sorrow, the family announces the passing of our father, Mac J. Pittman, Jr., of Hancock MD., on May 11, 2022.

Mac was born October 13, 1932, at home, in Thompson Township, PA.  Mac is the son of the late Mac J. Pittman, Sr. and Amber P (Younker) Pittman.

Mac is survived by his...

May 11, 2022

Ruby “Ramona” Creek, age 84, of Hancock, MD., passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones and under the care of Hospice of Washington County.

Born February 16, 1938, at home, in Washington County, MD., she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Ruby (Bishop) Walls.

She...

May 10, 2022

Herman Bernard Moats, 92, of Halfway, Md., passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at Doey's House, in Hagerstown, Md., on May 10, 2022.  He had been in the tender loving care of Troy and Angie Boyer, of Halfway Md., up until his time of passing.

Born July 2, 1929, he was the son of the late Roy Calvin...

May 5, 2022

Virl Hobert Sheeder Jr., known to his family and friends as “Butch”, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh,  PA.

Butch lived his 76 ½ years in Warfordsburg, PA.

Born to his parents, Virl Sr. and Ann, on September 25, 1945, he was preceded in death by his...