Obituaries
Local obituaries for Hancock, MD and surrounding areas.
Lillian A. Norris Weller
Sep 9, 2023
Lillian A. Norris Weller, 96, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her home in Hancock, MD.
Born December 26, 1926, in Huntington, PA., she was the daughter of the late William and Rosetta Hiles Norris, and the widower of Clifford “Buddy” Weller, who passed away in 2003.
She was of Protestant faith and a member of Orchard Ridge First...
Phyllis Ivalee Jackson
Sep 6, 2023
Phyllis Ivalee Jackson, a beloved member of the Berkeley Springs, WV. community, passed away on September 6, 2023, at the age of 88.
She was born on May 31, 1935, in Berkeley Springs, WV., to Lee Beddow and Sarah Rosalie Lafollette Beddow. Phyllis was a loving wife and mother, as well as a dedicated seamstress and an active participant in...
Jacqueline Lee McFadden
Aug 31, 2023
Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee McFadden, age 59, went to be with the Lord with her family by her side, August 31, 2023.
Born July 3, 1964 in Berkeley Springs, WV, she was the daughter of the late John Robert “Bob” and Violet Golden. She was a graduate of Hancock High School and built a home in Needmore, PA with her husband,...
Dixie Sue Bishop
Aug 27, 2023
Dixie Sue Bishop, 62, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at her home in Needmore, PA.
Born October 18, 1960, in Berkeley Springs, WV., she was the daughter of late Ray and Sylvia Mellott Wertz and the wife of Lloyd C. "Seymour" Bishop, Jr., whom she married on September 28, 2008.
She is a member of Sideling Hill Christian Church...
Cheryl A. Price
Aug 21, 2023
Cheryl A. Price, 78, of Berkeley Springs, WV., passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at War Memorial Extended Care.
Born June 15, 1945, in Hancock, MD., she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Orpha Fox McCumbie and the late Sanford and Teressa Hendershot Fox, and the wife of the late Homer W. Price.
She was employed at London...
Glenn Owen Norris
Aug 19, 2023
Glenn Owen Norris, 56, Little Orleans, MD., passed away Saturday, August 19 ,2023.
Born April 19, 1967, in Hagerstown, MD., he was the son of the late Grant Norris and Judith King Norris, and the husband of Rita Norris.
He was a graduate of Frankford High School in Short Gap, WV.
He was employed at the Oak Barrel Café, in...
Bertha Lucille Keefer
Aug 16, 2023
Bertha “Lue” Lucille (Reed) Keefer, 92, Hancock, MD., passed away peacefully at her home August 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Born September 12, 1930, at Millstone, MD., she was the daughter of the late Earl and Hilda Mae Gordon Reed and the stepdaughter of the late Katherine Reed.
She was married to her late husband, Floyd Joseph Keefer,...
Dennis Elwood Fink, Jr.
Aug 14, 2023
Dennis E. Fink Jr., 50, passed away, Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home, in Warfordsburg, PA.
Born December 17, 1972, in Hagerstown MD., he was the son of late Dennis E. Fink, Sr. and Sethrentha (Luttrell) and Jack Schoenadel, of Little Orleans, MD.
He was a 1990 Graduate of Hancock High School.
He was employed by Rayloc Manufacturing...
Lois Jean Thompson
Aug 10, 2023
Lois Jean Thompson, 80, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at her home in Warfordsburg, PA.
Born June 24, 1943, in Warfordsburg, PA., she was the daughter of the late Hyson and Mildred (Orndorff) Akers and the wife of Jim Thompson.
She was a graduate of Southern Fulton High School.
She worked for the Federal Government for 34 years, having...
James Keith Bradley
Aug 8, 2023
James “Jimi” Keith Bradley, 35, Needmore, PA, passed away August 8, 2023, in Fulton County PA.
Born November 16,1987 in McConnellsburg, PA, he was the son of the late William “Bill” and Kristine “Kris” (Iverson) Bradley.
He was a graduate of Southern Fulton High School, Class of 2006. There he participated in FFA and in the band as a trombone...
June Roselee Smith
Aug 8, 2023
June Roselee Smith, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home in Little Orleans, Maryland.
Born June 10, 1939, and raised in Little Orleans, MD., she was the daughter, and last surviving child, of the late John and Emmie Cornwell. She was the wife of 69 years of Theodore Ray Smith, who she married on June 30, 1954.
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Reba Ellen (Fletcher) Munson
Aug 6, 2023
Reba Ellen (Fletcher) Munson, 88, Hancock, MD., passed away, Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Fahrney Keedy Nursing Home in Boonsboro, MD.
Born December 29, 1934, in Little Orleans, MD., she was the daughter of the late Phillip H. and Etta (Price) Fletcher and the widow of Lawrance Munson.
She was a member of the Supreme Council of the House of...
Patricia Ann Woodal
Jul 23, 2023
Patricia Ann Woodal, 68, a beloved member of her community, passed away on July 23, 2023, in Hagerstown, Maryland . She was born on April 11, 1955, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to the late Robert and Ora Mae Hovermale Thompson. Patricia lived a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and devotion to her family and friends.She was a graduate...
Elvarine Vanorsdale
Jul 17, 2023
Elvarine Vanorsdale, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023, at the age of 83. She was surrounded by her loving family at her home in Hancock, Maryland.Born on April 15, 1940, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Elvarine was the daughter of the late John and Betsy Shifflett Morris. She grew up in a large family with thirteen siblings and developed a strong...
JoAnn Bishop
Jul 16, 2023
Rachel JoAnn Bishop, formerly of Hancock, MD, entered into the arms of Jesus on July 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Joann was born on July 15, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Johnny and Helen Johnson and her stepfather, Ted Munson.
Joann was a caregiver from the start, taking care of the house and the younger...
Rodney Gerald "Bo" Fox
Jul 8, 2023
Rodney Gerald “Bo” Fox, 68, of Berkeley Springs, WV, went to heaven on July 8, 2023, at his home, under the care of hospice.
Born May 5, 1955, in Berkeley Springs, WV, he was the son of Nancy Lee (Schetrompf) Fox and the late Homer Gerald Fox.
He was a graduate of Berkeley Springs High School and attended Alpine...
Rodney Victor Wolfe
Jul 2, 2023
Rodney Victor Wolfe, Sr., 82, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at his home in Big Cove Tannery, PA.
Born July 17, 1940, he was the son of the late Victor Wolfe and Dorothy Marcle King, and the widower of Catherine Wolfe.
He was the owner of WW Salvage Company in Big Cove Tannery and retired from Montgomery County,...
Robert Francis "Fran" Shives, III
Jun 29, 2023
Robert Francis “Fran” Shives, III, 76, of Hancock, MD, passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born July 6, 1946 at the Washington County Hospital, he was the son of the late Robert Francis Shives II and Julia Bohrer Shives of Hancock, MD.
He graduated with the Class of 1964 from Hancock High...
Victor Charles Gavin
Jun 27, 2023
Victor Charles Gavin, 79, of Warfordsburg, PA., passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Inova Fairfax Hospital, in Falls Church, VA.
Born December 31, 1943, in Baltimore, MD., he was the son of the late Vincent and Anna (Garrish) Gavin and husband of Annette Davies Gavin, of Warfordsburg, PA.
He was employed by the National Park Service, at...
Robert Arthur Gill
Jun 3, 2023
In loving memory of Robert “Bob” Arthur Gill, who passed away June 3, 2023, after a brief battle with lung cancer. He died peacefully and surrounded by his close family.
Bob is predeceased by his sister, Patricia Sneddon, and his parents, William Albert Gill Jr. and Bonita Gladys Ward. He is survived by his brother, Ward Gill (Sharon) of Fernandina...
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