All Obituaries

Paul Manville Dean, 71, of Keedysville, MD, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born May 2, 1950, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Desmond Gaither Dean, Sr. and Eva Mae (Bradshaw) Dean. He was a graduate of Middletown High School, attended the University of Maryland and received his AA Degree in Mortuary Science from the Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville Campus. He was a life member of Zion Lutheran Church,...

Donald Lee “Donnie” Dinsmore, 74, of Rohrersville, MD, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Donnie lived in Rohrersville his entire life. Born February 19, 1947, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late George William Dinsmore and Miriam Lorraine (Rice) Dinsmore. He served in the Army Reserve out of Hagerstown, MD. He was a member of American Legion Post #10 of Boonsboro, MD. He retired from New Spectrum Electric of Gaithersburg,...

Harold Emery Ford, 82, of Frederick, MD, went to be with Jesus on September 21, 2021. Born June 7, 1939, in Chehalis, WA, the second son of Harvey Russell Ford and Naomi Hollis (Underwood) Ford. Harold married Mary D. (Marydon) Ford after a four-week courtship on May 12, 1961, in Centralia, WA. Harold served with the United States Navy for eleven and a half years. He attended numerous electronic schools while in the Navy at Treasure Island, CA, and Great Lakes, IL. His interest in...

On Saturday September 18, 2021, Mary Catherine Wilburn, age 76, born November 27, 1944, in Thurmont, MD, passed from this earthly life after a brief battle with a severe illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Randall Wilburn Sr., sons Randall Wilburn Jr. and his wife Karen, Charles Wilburn and his wife Cathy, Richard Wilburn, and daughter Peggy Wilburn. In addition she is survived by her grandchildren Ashley Thomas, Justin Wilburn, Charles Wilburn, Nick Wilburn, Koty...

Charles Robert “Charlie” Snyder, 79, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at his home. Born May 9, 1942, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late David Snyder and Luella Mary (Philpot) Snyder. He was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School class of 1961. He retired from the Washington County Board of Education Maintenance Department. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Gertrude Snyder, son, Duane D. Snyder, granddaughters, Rachel Hudgins,...

Betty Mae Gouker, 92, of Middletown, MD, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Born September 21, 1928, in Myersville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Upton and Katie (Delauder) Grossnickle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Gouker. She was a life member of Grossnickle Church of the Brethren in Myersville, where she served as a former Sunday School teacher. She retired from Sagner’s Sewing Factory of Frederick, MD. After...

Glenn Woodrow Eccard III, 49, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at his home. Born May 2, 1972, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Glenn W. Eccard II of Leitersburg, MD, and the late Carolyn Marie (Baker) Eccard. Glenn was a graduate of Smithsburg High School class of 1990. He attended Hagerstown Community College and received his B.A. Degree in Cyber Security from the University of Maryland. He worked for several companies over the years providing Cyber Security as...

Constance Gloria Bell, 83, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at Ravenwood Assisted Living in Hagerstown, MD. Born October 6, 1937, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward William Bailey, Sr. and Kathryn Louise (Bricker) Bailey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Bell. She attended Waynesboro High School. She was a member of St. Paul’s Free Lutheran Church in Leitersburg, MD. She was employed by Brook Lane Health Services for 35...

Robert Coleman Anderson, Jr., 69, of Falling Waters, WV, passed onto his heavenly home on Friday, September 10, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Vickie, his children, Jason (Hoang), Rodney (Jamie), Tiffany (T.J.), siblings, Linda (Denny), Bonnie and Jimmy (Dee), his loving grandchildren, Kaely, Rylei, Maddox, Owen and Myles. He was preceded in death by twin grandchildren, Caiden and Reichen and father and mother, Bob and Millie. Bob loved his...

Betty M. Monn, 91, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born on February 13, 1930, in Pondsville, MD. She is the daughter of the late Amanda and William “Shorty” Miller. Betty is survived by three sons, Terry Monn and wife Pat of Converse, TX; Lloyd “Bud” Monn and wife Helen of State Line, PA; and Wayne Monn and wife Melissa of Hagerstown, MD; two daughters, Connie Draper of Smithsburg, MD; and Brenda Sauter...