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Knoxville, Maryland Jay Roelkey 1932 — 2024 Jay Patricia Roelkey, 91, of Knoxville, MD, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at her residence. Born November 8, 1932 in Middletown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Minnick and Irene Baker Minnick. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Harrison and husband, Donny ,and Patti Ayers and husband, Tommy, two sons, Albert "Rick" Roelkey and wife, Cathie and Charles "Punk" Roelkey and wife, Linda, all of Knoxville, MD, three grandsons, Justin Harrison and wife, Zaneta, Jamie Ayers and wife, April, and Rick Roelkey, one great grandson, Lucas, one step great grandson, Xaven Brunell, three sisters, Kitty Lydard, Connie Harman and... Keedysville, Maryland Leroy W. Martz 1952 — 2024 Leroy W. Martz, 72, of Keedysville, passed from this life on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born on March 5, 1952, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Griffith Martz of Hagerstown. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Sherry Salamone Martz; his daughter Courtney Martz of Florida; his beloved dog "Bailey", and a brother, Edward Martz of Boonsboro. Leroy was a 1970 graduate of Boonsboro High School. He retired from CanAm Steel after 42 years of service. The family will receive friends at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Chestnut Grove Bible Church, Keedysville and a memorial service held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Interment will be private. A small reception will follow the... Clear Spring, Maryland Frederick Anthony "Fred" Mirra 1951 — 2024 Clear Spring, MD - Frederick Anthony "Fred" Mirra, 72, of Clear Spring, MD passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 22, 1951, in Baltimore, MD to the late Anthony Frederick and Clara Catherine (Eberling) Mirra. Fred grew up in Riviera Beach, MD. He was raised in the Catholic Faith. He attended St. Jane Elementary School, Cardinal Gibbons High School graduating in 1969, and Calhoun MEBA Engineering School in Baltimore. After graduating from MEBA, he sailed on merchant ships as an officer to Africa, Chile, Vietnam and Louisiana. He was especially proud of going through the Panama Canal five times. He was an Engineer in MCI Powerhouse. He was a... Falling Waters, West Virginia Charles J. "Charlie" Thomas 1935 — 2024 Falling Waters, WV - Charles J. "Charlie" Thomas, 88, of Falling Waters, WV, joined his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 28, 2024, at his home. He was born on October 18, 1935, in Loudoun County, Virginia, to the late Isaac Campbell and Ollie May (Harris) Thomas. Charlie was a graduate of James Wood High School in Winchester, VA. He retired from General Motors after close to 30 years of service. Charlie was a dedicated member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Williamsport, MD, where he served as a deacon and an elder. In his younger years, Charlie was a baseball coach at Conococheague Little League, where he coached his sons. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Jean" Thomas, with... Hagerstown, Maryland Wayne E. Johnson, Sr. 1954 — 2024 Wayne Eugene Johnson, Sr., 69, of Hagerstown passed away at his home on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Born in Hagerstown on November 28, 1954, Wayne worked as a roofer for 20 years, JD Sky Paper Company for 15 years and later as a cab driver with Turners. Wayne was a wonderful father and loved his family, he enjoyed cooking on the grill and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. Wayne is preceded in death by his wife, Glenna (Grove) Johnson, as well as several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son, Wayne E. Johnson, Jr. and his wife, Holly of Hagerstown, his grandchildren Colby and Kaylee Johson, as well as several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will... Hedgesville, West Virginia Arthur Bradley Joe 1940 — 2024 Hedgesville, WV - Arthur Bradley Joe, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in Queens, NY, on July 18, 1940, Arthur was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a successful retail manager until his retirement from Big Lots in 2006. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jean Marie Joe, Brother Daniel Joe, stepson Jeff Hovis, and granddaughter Susan Hartz. Arthur is survived by his son Kevin Joe (Carrie), stepsons Curtis Hovis (Valerie), Michael Hovis (Colleen), brother Richard Joe (Mary), 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a man of strong faith. Arthur loved fishing, vacationing at the beach, and visiting... Hagerstown, Maryland Rita Marion Reynard 1936 — 2024 Hagerstown, MD - Rita Marion Reynard, 87, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD. She was born on September 27, 1936, in Baltimore, MD to the late Harry and Marion (Schneider) Sanford. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic School Baltimore, MD. Rita was employed by Unilever/Good Humor/Briar Ice Cream of Hagerstown, MD until her retirement in 2009. She attended Calvary Temple Williamsport, MD. Rita enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, duckpin bowling, decorating for every holiday, and spending time with her family especially her grandkids and great grandkids. She was a loving person, loved helping people, and... Martinsburg, West Virginia Jonathan B. Taylor 1976 — 2024 Jonathan Brad Taylor, 48 of Martinsburg, lost his battle with cancer on June 21, 2024 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 11, 1976 in Martinsburg, he was the son of Betty Taylor and the late Dennis Wayne Taylor, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Stacey Taylor; three children: Rylee Taylor, Heather Sheffler and her daughter (granddaughter) Ma'leaha, and Shawn Sheffler, and his bonus daughter, Hunter Stroop; his faithful dog, Bailey; his adopted father, Glen Moses Miller, Sr.; his brother, Richard Taylor; brother and sister in-law, Rick and Roxann (Boo Boo) Maples; close nephew, Grayson Maples; his best friend, Elwood (Yackie) Conley, and his wife, Brenda;... Greencastle, Pennsylvania Monte Kendall 1962 — 2024 Monte "Beatle" Raye Kendall, 62, of Greencastle, PA, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024 at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA. Born on April 5, 1962 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Constance (Carr) and the late Harold E. Kendall. Beatle worked as a maintenance technician, having worked for Cam Trailer Warehouse Co. Beatle enjoyed restoring classic and antique cars, racing RC cars and taking trips to the casino. He is survived by his Daughter, Soundra Kendall, and spouse, Damien Shank of Williamsport, MD; Son, Justin Peugh, and wife Courtney Graves of Winchester, VA; Grandchildren, Caiden Raye and Margot Catherine; Several Brothers, Sisters; and Numerous Nieces... Delmar, Maryland James Eichelberger 2024 James Edward Eichelberger, 53, of Delmar passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at his home. Born in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Eldon Eichelberger, of Sharpsburg, and Joan (Slayman) Bradford, of Hagerstown. Following high school, James went to honorably serve our country in the Marines. The only thing he was more proud of than being a Marine, was being a dad. His favorite memories included watching his son wrestle in 3 state tournaments and watching his daughter receive her master's degree. The arrival of his granddaughter, Hallie J, brought him so much joy. He was thrilled to be her Pop-Pop. James was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He also loved learning about history and watching... Waynesboro, Pennsylvania Timothy Duane Brewer 1958 — 2024 Timothy Duane Brewer, 66, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Wellspan-York Hospital, York, PA, surrounded by loving family. Born on January 8, 1958 in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Ruth Elizabeth (Snyder) and Francis Edward Brewer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Sister, Darlene Brewer Anderson of Petersburg, AK. Tim was a contract painter for most of his life, most recently having worked for Larry Little's Painting Service. Tim enjoyed woodworking and working in his garden. Tim was a volunteer for Brothers of the Brush, Inc., in Waynesboro, PA. He is survived by his Son, Shawn Brewer; and Daughter, Amanda Kress (John) both of... Williamsport, Maryland Bonnie Ann Kirby 1941 — 2024 Williamsport, MD - Bonnie Ann Kirby, 82, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD. She was born on August 15, 1941, in Hagerstown, MD to the late Eugene W. Hoffman and Regina C. Long Hoffman Bragunier. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sydney "Jim" Kirby on November 11, 2013. Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Williamsport High School Williamsport, MD. She was employed by Rust-Oleum Corporation in Williamsport, MD for 32 years until her retirement in 2008. She was previously employed by Routzahn's Department Store in Hagerstown, MD and Leiter's Department Store in Frederick, MD for 16 years. Bonnie attended Lifehouse... Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Larry W. Stoops 1946 — 2024 Mr. Larry W. Stoops, age 78, died June 11, 2024. Formerly of Waynesboro, PA, he had been a resident of Menno Haven Retirement Community, Chambersburg, PA since 2010. Larry was the son of the late Helen V. and Shirley L. "Ted" Stoops. Larry and his wife Mary Alice were married November 2, 1979. Larry graduated from Waynesboro High School, Waynesboro, PA in 1964 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, MD in 1969. He took post graduate courses at Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD. Prior to his retirement in 1987, Larry was employed as an accountant with the Carborundum Company / Pangborn Corporation in... Boonsboro, Maryland Suzanne Dalton 1955 — 2024 Suzanne Dalton, 69, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of Larry Dalton. The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike in Boonsboro, Maryland. A celebration of Suzanne's life journey will take place at 1 pm on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Boonsboro), 64 South Main Street in Boonsboro, Maryland. Rev. Karl Muhlbach will officiate. Interment will be at Boonsboro Cemetery in Boonsboro, Maryland. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at... Inwood, West Virginia Kenneth W. Mauck 1942 — 2024 Kenneth Wayne Mauck, 82 of Inwood, passed away on June 8, 2024. Born on February 12, 1942 in Martinsburg, he was the son of the late Warren Robert and Fannie Tobin Mauck. He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Snyder (Andy); grandchildren: Sheena Snyder Wisenburg (Raymond), Isaac Snyder (Alexis), Andrew Snyder, and Andrea Hudson; great-grandchildren: Gunner, RJ, Peyton, Owen, and Camden; brother, Doug Mauck; and sister, Susan Breeden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Heck Mauck; and his brother, Warren R. Mauck Jr. Kenneth served in the Army National Guard from 1958 - 1962 and in the United States Army from 1962-1965 when he was stationed in... Hagerstown, Maryland Carol P. Eshelman 1944 — 2024 On Friday, June 7, 2024, Carol Pauline Eshelman, 79, of Hagerstown, MD passed away at her home. Born September 10, 1944 to the late Harry C. and Susan P. (Bridendolph) Mills, Carol graduated from Clear Spring High School in 1963, and worked for Washington County Hospital in the kitchen. She enjoyed going to the casinos, playing bingo, and vacationing. Carol was a loving and devoted wife and mother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lee Eshelman, her infant daughter, Belinda Sue Eshelman; a granddaughter, Meghan A. Eshelman, and six siblings. Carol is survived by her children, Terri L. Yocum, and Ronald N. Eshelman and his wife, Pamela K.; her... Boonsboro, Maryland Kenneth Ray Hughes 1948 — 2024 Kenneth R. Hughes 75, of Boonsboro, passed away on Thursday June 6, 2024, at Sterling Care South Mountain, Boonsboro. Born in Hagerstown, MD on August 29, 1948, and was the son of Donald E. and Pauline E. Poffenberger Hughes. He is survived by his two sisters, Jeanne L. Keeney of Boonsboro and Robin A. Kifer of Hagerstown and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by four brothers, Donald L., Richard A., Douglas E., and Monte V. Hughes and one sister, Carolyn E. Winfield. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Hagerstown. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday June 22nd, @ 3:00 PM at The Kingdom Hall... Williamsport, Maryland Marvin Lewis Harsh, Sr. 1934 — 2024 Williamsport, MD - Marvin Lewis Harsh, Sr., 89, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 6, 1934, in Sharpsburg, MD to the late Nelson Andrew Sr. and Thelma Catherine (Baker) Harsh. Marvin was employed by Leroy Myers, Sr. Construction of Hagerstown, MD until his retirement. He was a lifelong farmer on the family farm. He was a member of Downsville Christian Church Downsville, MD. He was also a member of Conococheague Tribe #84 IORM of Williamsport, MD and Funkstown Rod & Gunn Club. He is survived by his wife, Mary Virginia (Walck) Harsh whom me married on September 13, 1958; daughters Teresa A. Houser (Ronnie), Debbie S....
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