Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
Sylvia Jean Hull
Jan 2, 2024
Sylvia Jean Hull, age 68, of Hancock, MD., passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Hagerstown Healthcare Center in Hagerstown, MD.
Born Monday, March 28, 1955, in Morgan County, WV., she was the daughter of Homer Elwood Hull and the late Elizabeth Ann Hull.
Sylvia was a graduate of Hancock High School class of 1976.
She is survived...
Allen Eugene Wigfield
Jan 2, 2024
Allen Eugene Wigfield, 80, of Warfordsburg, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his home in Warfordsburg.
Born Monday, December 13, 1943, in Roaring Springs, PA, he was the son of the late Amos and Laura (Winck) Wigfield of Artemas, PA.
Allen was a retired machine operator at Rayloc, Hancock, MD. Prior...
Graham "Doug" Douglas Snow
Jan 2, 2024
Graham “Doug” Douglas Snow passed away at his residence in Hancock, MD on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Born Thursday, September 11, 1947, in Hancock MD, he was the son of the late Jett and Ethel Graham Snow.
Doug was a graduate of Hancock High School Class of 1965.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 26 in...
Norma Virginia Bishop
Dec 30, 2023
Norma Virginia Bishop, 78, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at her home in Hancock, MD.
Born Tuesday, February 20, 1945, in Baltimore, MD., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Amelia Barnes Dixon.
Norma graduated from Flintstone High School, Class of 1963. She was a dedicated employee of London Fog in Hancock, MD., where she...
Joseph Theodore (Ted) Wolford
Dec 28, 2023
Ted Wolford, 86, of Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, (Ocala, Florida) on Thursday, December 28th, 2023.
He was born on March 9th, 1937 in Hancock, MD. He was the son of Robert Theodore Wolford and Dorothy Susan (Yost) Wolford McCullough.
Ted grew up in the small, historical town of Hancock. He...
Shirley Eugeania Divel
Dec 24, 2023
Shirley Eugeania Divel, age 81, of Hancock, MD, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.
Born Sunday, April 19, 1942, in Hancock, MD, she was the daughter of the late Wason and Vada (Barnhart) Cubbage. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, Donald Divel; two children, Donald, and Babette Divel;...
James Franklin Trail
Dec 23, 2023
James Franklin Trail or “Jim” as many knew him by, passed away peacefully at home in Maryland, with family by his side, on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the age of 85.
Born Friday, October 7, 1938, in Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of the late Huey James and Thelma Elizabeth Barnhart Trail.
James graduated from Southern Fulton...
Margaret "Peggy" Lou Carnell
Dec 22, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” Lou Carnell, age 81, of Hedgesville, WV, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD with her granddaughter, Tonya Messner, by her side.
Born, Thursday, July 30, 1942, in Buck Valley, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Janet (Ward) Schetrompf. She was also predeceased by her husband William Carnell.
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Marlyn Paul Habel
Dec 7, 2023
Marlyn Paul Habel, 68, formerly of Lancaster County, entered in to rest on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 8:57 AM. His wife, stepdaughter and two of his nephews were by his side.
Marlyn grew up in the Cabbage Hill area of Lancaster City with his three brothers, Mike, Pete, and Rick. He was a 1973 graduate of McCaskey High...
Sheila Diane Richardson
Dec 6, 2023
Sheila Diane (Moats) Richardson passed away on December 6, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center.
Sheila was born on January 18, 1961, in Berkeley Springs, WV, to Leroy and Helen (Weller) Moats.
She was a 1979 graduate of Hancock High School. She loved animals and lighthouses.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Richardson, a daughter Jennifer Sensel. Stepsons Anthony (Andrea) Richardson, Jamie (Bethany)...
Donald Lloyd Pittman
Dec 1, 2023
Donald Lloyd Pittman, 89, went into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.
He was born January 10, 1934, to Paul G. and Lelia B. (Millis) Pittman, in Mercersburg, PA.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Arlene C. (Werner) Pittman; three children, Shannon (John) Thompson, Valerie (Rick) Brown, and Clay...
Geraldine M. "Geri" Walter
Dec 1, 2023
Geraldine M “Geri” Walter, 85, of Hancock, MD., died Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home.
Born December 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Havlicek Defina.
She retired from Seely Pine Furniture, Berkeley Springs, WV., and worked and volunteered for many years at Loaves and Fishes, in Hancock, MD.
One of her favorite...
Moynelle Friend Peck
Nov 19, 2023
Moynelle Friend Peck, 89, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at her home of 65 years on Fulton Street in Hancock, MD.
Born May 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Blair and Augusta Schriever Schetrompf, and the wife of Calvin Peck, whom she had been married to for 67 years.
She was a 1952 graduate of...
John Allen McCusker
Nov 13, 2023
John Allen McCusker, 69, of Little Orleans, Md, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, at UMPC Western Maryland.
Born January 21, 1954, in Cumberland, Md, to the late Bernard L. and E. Katherine (Sullivan) McCusker.
John leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Robin (Hixon) McCusker. They wed on April 3, 1976, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hancock, Md....
John (Rosco) Joseph Glass, Sr.
Nov 11, 2023
John (Rosco) Joseph Glass, Sr., 60, born January 9, 1963, to Roger B, Glass, Sr., and Rose Marie Irvin Glass, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home in Hancock, MD.
Rosco loved spending time with his family as well as hunting and fishing with his son, Johnny, and best friend, Wilbur Peck.
He was employed by Gloyd Construction...
Ross Henry Gordon
Nov 10, 2023
Ross Henry Gordon, Needmore, PA., passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.
He was the son of the late Henry and Virginia (Coffman) Gordon.
He was a 1961 graduate of Southern Fulton High School, Warfordsburg, PA.
He was retired from Mack Truck after 36 years of service and was employed at Hagerstown Speedway for 22...
Terry Charles Stahle
Nov 3, 2023
Terry Charles Stahle, 74, of Hagerstown, MD., passed away at his home on November 3, 2023.
Born in Hagerstown, MD., he was the son of Charles and Alta Stahle.
He attended South Hagerstown High School.
He was proceeded in death by his father Charles Nelson Stahle.
He is survived by his mother, Alta Stahle, of Hagerstown, MD.; a son, Mark...
Mario Pennesi
Oct 29, 2023
Mario Pennesi passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. He was born on April 7, 1919, in Colonnella Teramo, Italy. He was preceded in death by his wife Cecelia Evelyn, his parents Guiseppe and Marianna, and his sisters Sblendore and Rosina.
He is survived by his daughters Linda Kunkle (Curt), JoAnne Nave (Jerry), and Anna Pennesi; his...
Liz "Lula Belle" Sharer
Oct 28, 2023
Liz “Lula Belle” Sharer “Big Mom”, 83, Clear Spring, MD., passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD.
Born February 17, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Alvey and Goldie Hull Reed, and the wife of Kenneth Sharer.
She was a dedicated hard worker all her entire life and spent many years...
Donna Sue Forquer
Oct 12, 2023
Donna Sue Forquer, Little Orleans, MD., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Born June 11, 1965, in San Diego, CA., Donna was a wonderful person who you could count on to put a smile on your face and make you laugh. She would do anything she could for those she loved.
Donna is survived by her father, Melvin...
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