Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
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...
Joy Lee Peoples
Oct 4, 2023
Joy Lee (Munson) Peoples, 92, Williamsport, MD., passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her daughter, Dixie Deering’s home.
She was born February 1, 1931, in Hancock, MD., to Theodore and Anna Mae (Jackson) Munson.
Joy was a loving wife to Oscar Peoples for sixty-three years. They had five children, Robin (Chip) Peoples, Vickie Shank, Dixie Deering, Sherry Peoples...
Joan Elarbee James
Oct 4, 2023
Hancock, Maryland resident Joan Elarbee James, born December 18, 1946, and wife of Edward L. James, passed through death to life eternal on October 4, 2023, after a decade long struggle with Parkinsons Disease.
Joan walked with God for nearly seventy-seven years and then she was not, for God took her from us to Himself (Gen5) where she is now...
Leon Drake Smith
Oct 2, 2023
Leon D. Smith, 84, LaVale, MD., passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Devlin Care, in Cumberland, MD.
Born December 19, 1938, in Cumberland, MD., he was the son of the late Alice Twigg Smith, and the husband of Betty L. Cavender Smith.
He worked for Kelly Springfield Trucking Company, Oester Trucking and D&R Trucking. He retired from D&R...
Lawana Lee McCusker
Sep 28, 2023
Lawana Lee McCusker, 79, Hancock, MD., passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Sterling Care in Boonsboro, MD.
Born March 25, 1944, in Artemas, PA., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Johnson Clingerman, and the widow of Gail V. McCusker, who passed away on May 25, 2022.
She was a member of the Hancock Assembly of...
Verleen Catherine Liner
Sep 26, 2023
Verleen Catherine Liner, former investigator for the Department of Welfare in San Joaquin County, CA, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023, in Winchester, Virginia. She was born on October 5, 1947, in Cumberland, Maryland.Verleen dedicated an admirable 25 years of her life to serving the San Joaquin County community before retiring in 2006. Her commitment and passion for...
Regina Marie McCusker
Sep 10, 2023
Regina Marie McCusker, 88, Hancock, MD., passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Penn Knoll Village in Everett, PA.
Born December 24, 1934, in Cumberland, MD., she was the daughter of the late Roy S. Fletcher and Mattie Mae Wharton Fletcher and the widower of Loyal McCusker.
She was a graduate of Flintstone High School.
She was employed by Everett...
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