Obituaries in Hagerstown, MD | The Herald-Mail (2024)

Show me:

Date posted online

Display:

Monday, June 03, 2024

Carrie L. "Lu" BlairAge 89Greencastle, PACarrie L. “Lu” Blair, age 89, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on May 30, 2024, at Quincy Village Nursing Home. Born June 19, 1934, at...Carrie L. “Lu” Blair, age 89, of Greencastle, PA, passed away on May 30, 2024, at Quincy Village Nursing Home. Born June 19, 1934, at Anderson’s Mill in Mercersburg, PA, she was the daughter of...Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home
Martha Katherine GehrAge 82Hagerstown, MDMartha Katherine Gehr, 82, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Meritus Medical Center. Martha was born on December 27, 1941...Martha Katherine Gehr, 82, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Meritus Medical Center. Martha was born on December 27, 1941 in Washington County to the late Henry Samuel and Cora...Harman Funeral Home
June GreenAge 94Hagerstown, MDJune Elizabeth (Brunner) Green, a treasured soul whose life was marked by kindness, dedication, and joy, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on May...June Elizabeth (Brunner) Green, a treasured soul whose life was marked by kindness, dedication, and joy, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on May 26, 2024, at the age of 94, at Hearthstone Retirement...Minnich Funeral Home
Judy LancasterOn the morning of May 31, our sweet Mother, Judy Lancaster passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Anyone who knew "Aunt Judy" will tell...On the morning of May 31, our sweet Mother, Judy Lancaster passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Anyone who knew "Aunt Judy" will tell you, there was something special about her. She was a...Sowers Funeral Home

Sunday, June 02, 2024

Dorothy LewisAge 70Clear Spring, MDDorothy May (Kelley) Lewis, 70, of Clear Spring, MD, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at her home.Born July 12, 1953, in Hagerstown, MD, she...Dorothy May (Kelley) Lewis, 70, of Clear Spring, MD, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at her home.Born July 12, 1953, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Leroy Kelley and...Donald Edwin Thompson Funeral Home, Inc.
Patricia SpellarAge 79Hagerstown, MDPatricia Spellar, 79, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, May 31st at her home.Born Saturday, February 3, 1945, in Gravesend, England, she was the daughter of...Patricia Spellar, 79, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, May 31st at her home.Born Saturday, February 3, 1945, in Gravesend, England, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Edward Matthews and the late Harriett (Bridgland)...Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home

Saturday, June 01, 2024

Gerald NeikirkAge 90Akron, OHGerald Neikirk, 90, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, Gerald had lived in Paden City West Virginia, Tokyo Japan, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania,...Gerald Neikirk, 90, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, Gerald had lived in Paden City West Virginia, Tokyo Japan, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Lake Charles Louisiana, and most recently in the Akron Ohio...Donovan Funeral Home - Tallmadge
William RankinAge 80San Antonio, TXWilliam Benford Rankin, known affectionately as Bill by his family and friends, passed away on May 26th, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Bill was...William Benford Rankin, known affectionately as Bill by his family and friends, passed away on May 26th, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Bill was born in Washington D.C. on August 2nd, 1943, and was...Porter Loring Mortuary
Donald E. and Esther L. ThomasBoonsboro, MDEsther Louise Thomas, 83, of Boonsboro, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Mertius Medical Center Hagerstown, MD....Esther Louise Thomas, 83, of Boonsboro, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Mertius Medical Center Hagerstown, MD. Donald Edward Thomas, 87, of Boonsboro, MD passed away...Osborne Funeral Home

Friday, May 31, 2024

Erin A. CountsAge 84Keedysville, MDErin A. Counts, 84, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home in Keedysville, Maryland. He was...Erin A. Counts, 84, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home in Keedysville, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Judy Counts for 40 years. Erin...Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home
Gerald LaVerne GustafsonAge 78Funkstown, MDGerald "Gus" LaVerne Gustafson, 78, of Funkstown, MD passed away peacefully Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Doey's House, Hagerstown, surrounded by loving family. Born on...Gerald "Gus" LaVerne Gustafson, 78, of Funkstown, MD passed away peacefully Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Doey's House, Hagerstown, surrounded by loving family. Born on October 12, 1945, in Corry, PA, he was the son...J.L. Davis Funeral Home
Virginia HauseAge 92Hagerstown, MDVirginia Patricia Hause, affectionately known as Virginia to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 29, 2024. Born on...Virginia Patricia Hause, affectionately known as Virginia to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at her home on May 29, 2024. Born on September 6, 1931, to George and Dorothy Koontz in Williamsport,...Minnich Funeral Home
Carol SmithAge 85Hagerstown, MDMrs. Carol Ann Smith, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Monday, May 27, 2024, at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born Friday, February 3, 1939,...Mrs. Carol Ann Smith, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Monday, May 27, 2024, at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born Friday, February 3, 1939, in Attleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late...Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Jack AmbroseAge 89Winchester, VAJack Tabler Ambrose, 89, of Winchester, VA, left his earthly home to sit in the first seat in the first row of the Lord's Kingdom....Jack Tabler Ambrose, 89, of Winchester, VA, left his earthly home to sit in the first seat in the first row of the Lord's Kingdom. He was an exemplary gentleman and will be sorely missed...Omps Funeral Home
Michael Wayne Chalupka, Sr.Age 78Berkeley Springs, WVMichael Wayne Chalupka, Sr., 78, passed away, Monday May 27, 2024, at his home in Berkeley Springs, WV.Born Wednesday, May 15, 1946, Hagerstown, MD., he...Michael Wayne Chalupka, Sr., 78, passed away, Monday May 27, 2024, at his home in Berkeley Springs, WV.Born Wednesday, May 15, 1946, Hagerstown, MD., he was the son of the late Paul and Lizetta (Spiker)...Grove-Rogowski Funeral Home, P.A.
Gloria J. ClineAge 81Greencastle, PAGloria J. Cline, 81, formerly of Greencastle, PA, passed away Friday May 24, 2024 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Chambersburg, PA. ...Gloria J. Cline, 81, formerly of Greencastle, PA, passed away Friday May 24, 2024 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Chambersburg, PA. Born August 14, 1942, in San...Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home
Marshall DotyAge 78Falling Waters, WVMarshall Alan Doty, Age 78, of Falling Waters, WV, passed away May 23, 2024, in Martinsburg, WV. Born April 6, 1946, Syracuse, NY to parents...Marshall Alan Doty, Age 78, of Falling Waters, WV, passed away May 23, 2024, in Martinsburg, WV. Born April 6, 1946, Syracuse, NY to parents Coles (Bud) Doty and Margaret (Peg) Harrington.Marshall lived most of...
Carletta Yvonne LeatherAge 87Hagerstown, MDCarletta Yvonne Leather, 87, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Doey's House Hagerstown, MD. She was born on June 12,...Carletta Yvonne Leather, 87, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Doey's House Hagerstown, MD. She was born on June 12, 1936, in Williamsport, MD to the late Arthur S. and...Osborne Funeral Home

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

"Ted" Theodore AtheyAge 61Hagerstown, MD“Ted” Theodore Corey Athey, 61, of Hagerstown, MD, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at...“Ted” Theodore Corey Athey, 61, of Hagerstown, MD, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Kris, and his...Minnich Funeral Home
Thomas Collins, Sr.Age 96Smithsburg, MDThomas Michael Collins, Sr., 96, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Harmony at Martinsburg. Born Saturday, November 5, 1927, in Westernport,...Thomas Michael Collins, Sr., 96, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Harmony at Martinsburg. Born Saturday, November 5, 1927, in Westernport, MD, he was the son of the late John William...Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home

Obituary Daily Digest

Sign up to get obituaries delivered straight to your inbox each day.

Place an obituaryTell their storyWe'll guide you through writing your loved one's newspaper obituary and building an online memorial to remember them.Get Started
We're always working to improve your experience.Let us know what you think.

Hagerstown Herald Mail is not responsible for screening, editing or verifying obituary content submitted. The submitter is solely responsible for all such content.

Obituaries in Hagerstown, MD | The Herald-Mail (2024)

FAQs

How do I find old obituaries in Maryland? ›

Online Resources
  1. 1790-2009 Maryland Newspaper Collection at MyHeritage ($)
  2. 1980-2014 United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images.
  3. Online Maryland Death Indexes, Obituaries and Cemeteries.
  4. Archives.com Obituaries ($)
  5. ProQuest Obituaries for Maryland($)

How do I find a local obituary? ›

Most of the time, if an obituary is available online, you will be able to find it with a Google search. However, if you still fail to see the results you want, consider looking through the websites of local funeral homes or newspapers. Unfortunately, you may have to pay to access content in a local online paper.

How do I find an obituary in Michigan? ›

ObitMichigan.com is dedicated to delivering immediate, up-to-date information on obituaries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to families and friends in Mid-Michigan.

How do I find an obituary in Virginia? ›

Find an Obituary. The Cremation Society of Virginia® online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date.

How to find out if someone passed away in Maryland? ›

Copies of exisiting death records are available from the Maryland State Archives. The archives will search for one name in one index, and provide one document for their fee. Some records may also be available at your local FamilySearch Center. Use the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.

Is there an app for local obituaries? ›

MyObits: Obituary Listings on the App Store.

Are death notices public record in Michigan? ›

Death certificates are a matter of public record.

How do I find out if someone has died in Michigan? ›

Contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Vital Records Requests, P.O. Box 30721, Lansing MI 48909, or call 517-335-8666. Order forms are available online on the MDHHS website, too. Contact the county clerk in the county where the event occurred.

How do I find out if someone has died in Virginia? ›

In Virginia, death, marriage and divorce data become “public” information 25 years after the event; birth data are “public” after 100 years. Virginia birth and death records from 1912 to the present, divorce records since 1918 and marriage records since 1936 are now available in an index form on Ancestry.com.

How to get a copy of a death certificate in Maryland? ›

Request Death and Fetal Death Certificates

Certificates may also be ordered by mail (see below) or at some local health departments. Please click here to get more information on the location closest to you. To Order Online: To order online, visit www.vitalchek.com​​.

How do I find the maiden name in an obituary? ›

When writing an obituary for a woman who had a maiden name, simply write her first name and then in parentheses write her maiden name and then her married last name. For instance, Laura (Ingalls) Wilder, Marie (Sklodowska) Curie or Julia (McWilliams) Childs.

Are death records public in Maryland? ›

In Maryland, death records are restricted for ten years from the time of death, so we currently can release deaths over ten years the current date. For information on finding information on deaths prior to these dates, please see our Tips for Hard to Find Death Records page.

How do you find someone if they are deceased? ›

  1. Start an Online Search. Arguably the best way to find out whether or not someone you know has passed is to begin an online search. ...
  2. Check Social Media. ...
  3. Use Word of Mouth. ...
  4. Read The Paper or Watch The Local News. ...
  5. Go To An Archive Facility. ...
  6. Review Government Records.

When did Maryland start keeping death records? ›

In 1898, the General Assembly passed a law regarding the registration of deaths in the 23 counties (Chapter 312, Acts of 1898). This law initiated the recording of deaths in the 23 counties. It did not affect the city of Baltimore, however, because Baltimore's Health Department had been registering deaths since 1875.

How to obtain a death certificate in Maryland? ›

Request Death and Fetal Death Certificates

Certificates may also be ordered by mail (see below) or at some local health departments. Please click here to get more information on the location closest to you. To Order Online: To order online, visit www.vitalchek.com​​.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Nicola Considine CPA

Last Updated:

Views: 5947

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (49 voted)

Reviews: 88% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Nicola Considine CPA

Birthday: 1993-02-26

Address: 3809 Clinton Inlet, East Aleisha, UT 46318-2392

Phone: +2681424145499

Job: Government Technician

Hobby: Calligraphy, Lego building, Worldbuilding, Shooting, Bird watching, Shopping, Cooking

Introduction: My name is Nicola Considine CPA, I am a determined, witty, powerful, brainy, open, smiling, proud person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.