All Obituaries

Kennth L. Hawbaker, Jr., 79, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at his home. Born March 14, 1941 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Kenneth L. Hawbaker, Sr. and Marion (Mehaffey) Swisher. He retired from the Washington County School Board after 20 years of service. Until his illness he was active in the fire police with Fountaindale Fire Company, Fountaindale, PA and Blue Ridge Fire Company, Blue Ridge Summit, PA for over 20 years. He loved playing softball with his team. He was...

Sally Lynn Lefferts, 72, of Hagerstown, MD, and formerly of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Hospice of Washington County, Doey’s House, in Hagerstown. Born July 28, 1947 in Wheeling, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Idamae (Richardson) Bonenberger. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas M. Lefferts November 27, 1992. Sally is survived by one daughter, Kelly B. Lefferts, one son, Michael L. Lefferts, one grandson, Thomas J. Lefferts, two...

William W. (Bill) Kauffman Jr. 80, of State Line Pa. passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his home. Born in Waynesboro August 8, 1939, He is the son of the late William W. Kauffman Sr. and Emma V. Trite Kauffman. He was employed by Mack Truck, Hagerstown with 30 years of service retiring in 1993. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Donna R. (Glenn) Kauffman, Married June 17,1960. Daughter Angela S. Mole and husband George, Brother David K. Kauffman both of Waynesboro and Numerous...

Betty Rae (Devinny) Sanders, 71, of Blue Ridge Summit, PA passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Quincy Nursing Home due to complications of lung cancer. Born August 19, 1948 in Indiana PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Betty L. (Dunmire) Devinny. She married her husband Edmond "Junie" Sanders Jr. on March 9, 1968 and had just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. A 1966 Graduate of Smithsburg High School, Betty worked at the Cascade American Legion Post 239 from 1978...

George L. Barr Sr.  84, of Hagerstown MD. passed away Saturday March 21, 2020 at Doey’s House. He was proceeded in death by his wife Jacqueline Elaine (Hollar) Barr October 15, 2019. He is survived by sons, George L. Barr Jr., Gary L. Barr, Kevin L. Barr, and Daughter Cindy Christopher. Six Grandchildren and Nine Great Grandchildren, Sister Patricia Murray. He was employed at Hagerstown Water Department for 30 years and retired in 2000. Private services and burial will be held at...

Jayme Eileen Poole, 60, known most commonly as Eileen, was granted her angel wings March 20th, 2020 after a courageous long time battle with diabetes. Her final days were surrounded by family members and loved ones.   Eileen was born March 7th, 1960, in Washington D.C. to Elizabeth Johnson and Ralph Maher.    Eileen spent most of her life surrounded by family, loved by every generation to come. While Eileen had no children of her own, many of her nieces and nephews looked...

Roger Lee Huntzberry, Sr. 76, of Hagerstown, MD, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born Wednesday, December 1, 1943 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Vernon Landon Huntzberry and Gladys Susan (Green) Huntzberry. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Judy Ann (Smith) Huntzberry May 13, 2018. They were married October 31, 1964. He attended Highland View Academy. He was a member of Willow Brook Seventh-day...

Wilbur L. Minnick, 82, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Hospice of Washington County, Doey’s House, in Hagerstown, MD. Born August 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Russell and Louise (Minnick) Green and stepson of his late stepmother, Josephine (Newcomer) Green. He retired from Pangborn Corporation after 38 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years 4 months and 2 weeks, Anna “Tootles” Minnick, two daughters, Robin L. Angle...

Argie Lee Harris, 85, formerly of Smithsburg and Hagerstown, MD, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Hospice of the Panhandle in her recent hometown of Kearneysville, WV, after a second brain aneurysm in December 2019. Born in Sneedville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lewis Harris and Bobbie Mae Chandler (better known as Charlie and Bobbie Harris). She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Otis Harris, in 1972, as well as her sister Shirley Williams, her brother...

Shirley V. Haupt, 76, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Friday, March 12, 2020 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born April 17, 1943 in Washington County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ira W. Haupt, Sr. and Oneida S. (Reeder) Haupt. She was preceded in death by her loving companion, Eugene R. “Buck” Bowman, August 5, 2015. She is survived by siblings, Donald L. Haupt, Robert W. Haupt, Esther O’Neal and Juanita Haupt and eleven nieces and nephews. Services will be...