Obituaries

May 1, 2022

David Allen Reed, 62, Hancock, MD., passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his home.

Born May 31, 1959, in Hagerstown, MD., he was the son of the late Robert Reed and Gladys Jo McIntyre Reed Reuter and the husband of Jenny M. Bishop Reed, whom he married on August 21, 1982.

He was a...

Apr 28, 2022

Lisa Marie Fiorita, 58, passed away with her son by her side, Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Hagerstown Healthcare Center, following a brief battle with brain cancer.

Born September 14, 1963, in Berkeley Springs, WV., she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Franklin “Pete” Fiorita and Mary Jane (Munson) Fiorita.

Lisa graduated from Hancock...

Apr 27, 2022

Michael Patrick Thomas, 61, of Little Orleans, MD., passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland, MD.

He fought to conquer his disease of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) since 2021. He battled valiantly and he was so very close to receiving a lung transplant. Because he had such a personal understanding of...

Apr 17, 2022

Betty Jean (Everitt) Whiteside, 82, of Warfordsburg, PA., passed away on April 17, 2022, at the War Memorial Hospital, in Berkeley Springs, WV.

Born July 14, 1939, in Berkeley Springs, WV., she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Benjamin Everitt and Maxine Lillie Hoopengardner Everitt.

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

Apr 13, 2022

Rodney Wilbur Brumback, 68, of College Park, Md., passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in York Pa.

Born October 28, 1953, in Berkeley Springs, WV., he was the son of the late Wilbur and Aquilla Younker Brumback.

He was a 1970 graduate of Hancock High School, and a graduate of the University of Maryland.

Apr 7, 2022

Alice Jacqueline Tracy Weicht, 80, of Statesville, died Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Washington County, Maryland on June 7, 1941, to the late Blane Morris Tracy and Lottie Shifflet Tracy. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ricky Weicht. Alice graduated from North Hagerstown High School. She...

Mar 23, 2022

The earth-bound soul of Guy Feuillet was carried to heaven by the angels in a reunion with The Father on March 23, 2022.  His life began in Montlieu-la-Garde, France on November 17th, 1928.  Completing school by age 12, he began work as a blacksmith’s helper until he successfully completed his apprenticeship and became a master blacksmith alongside his father...

Mar 18, 2022

Presiding Elder Jason Faith, Sr., 84, of Warfordsburg, PA., passed away March 18, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born June 11, 1937, in Hancock, MD., he was the son of the late Advance Presiding Elder Harry and Superior Mother Irene Faith.

He was a graduate of Hancock High School.

He...

Mar 17, 2022

David Joseph “Joe” Diehl, 77, of Hancock, MD., passed away March 17, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.

Born August 16, 1944, in Hancock, MD., he was the son of the late David Ross and Helen Lee Landers Diehl.

He was a 1961 graduate of Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia.

He was...

Mar 13, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that the family of William John Mosier, of Hancock, MD., announces his passing on March 13, 2022.

Also known as Bill or Moose, he was born on November 22, 1929, in Hancock, the firstborn son of John Henry and Fannie (Fisher) Mosier.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 65...

Mar 8, 2022

Henry Lynwood McCusker, 82, Hancock, MD., passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.

Born May 31, 1939, in Hancock, MD., he was the son of the late William McCusker and Hazel Munson and the widower of Monika Kuhn McCusker, who passed away in 2014.

He was an Army Veteran...

Mar 5, 2022

Reuben Ernest Faith, 86, of Maugansville, MD., departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD.

Born March 24, 1935, in Hancock, MD., he was the son of the late Pr.Eld. Ernest and Sr.Mtr. Catherine Geronimo Faith.  He was married to Sr.Mtr. Beverly Burke Faith for 62 years before she preceded...

Mar 2, 2022

Aldine Pannell Bishop, 68, Hancock, MD., passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Hancock, MD.

Born September 28, 1953, in Washington DC.,  she was the daughter of the late Pete Hicks and Mary Yoho Hicks.

She was an in-home caregiver and loved taking care of those in need.

She loved spending time with...

Mar 2, 2022

Beulah Joan “Jo” Shaw, 87, formerly of Buck Valley Road, Warfordsburg, PA., passed away on March 2, 2022, at the Fulton County Medical Center.

Born January 14, 1935, in Needmore, PA., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Garland.  She was the widow of Gerald W. Shaw.

Jo was a 1952 graduate...

Mar 1, 2022

Mark Joseph Smith, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at The University of Maryland Capital Regional Health, Largo, MD.

Born February 19, 1953, in Baltimore, MD., he was the son Dr. Joseph Hurst Smith and Mildred L. Fox and the husband of Tammy S. (Yost) Smith.

He was a 1972 graduate of St. Maria...

Feb 26, 2022

Rev. Alice Madeline Davis, 96, Warfordsburg, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD.

Born January 16, 1926, in Barnum, WV., she was the daughter of the late Willie and Nellie Bray and the widow of Rev. George W. Davis, whom she married on July 18, 1942.

She loved to embroider,...

Feb 25, 2022

George R. (Bob) Fleegle, 73, passed from this life peacefully at his home on Friday, February 25, 2022, with his devoted wife of 54 years, Gloria (Younker) Fleegle, by his side.

Born at home in Hancock on November 21, 1948, Bob was the son of the late Emory and Hallie (Corbett) Fleegle.

He was a...

Feb 12, 2022

Marion Joan Reich Thomas, 87, of Hancock, Maryland, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, February 12, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born on March 9, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Charles "Jerry" and Edna Mae Reich, she was the oldest of 3 children. She grew up in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, Baltimore, Maryland and Meyersdale, Pennsylvania where they lived in the...

Feb 11, 2022

Wilmore Louis (Louie) Rollins, 91, of Hancock, MD., passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.

Louie was born April 17, 1930 in Washington, D.C. to Wilmore Lou and Blanche Virginia (Derry) Rollins.

Louie graduated from Eastern High School in D.C. in 1948.  He met Dolores Dorrier on a blind date...

Feb 2, 2022

Dale Elwood Atherton, age 74, of Amaranth, PA passed away on February 2, 2022 (2.2.22).

He is survived by his children, Michael (Deah), Rodney (Jackie) & Tina; grandchildren Tyler (Sandy), Ben (Amber), Kai & Megan; great-granddaughter, Kenzee; brothers Barry (Carolyn) Atherton and Edward Atherton; and nieces and nephew, Dawn, Sherri, Autumn and Eric.

Born on...