All Obituaries

Walter Lantz, Jr., 93, of Sabillasville, MD, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Williamsport Retirement Village in Williamsport, MD. Born October 18, 1928, in Sabillasville, he was the son of the late Walter Lantz, Sr. and Pauline E. (Smith) Lantz. He was preceded in death by his first wife Joyce Lantz and his second wife Kathleen Lantz. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of American Legion Post 239, Cascade, MD. Walter is survived by two sons, Douglas Walter...

Carolyn Elaine Mongan, 75, of Leitersburg, MD, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born October 2, 1946, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Kauffman and Beulah Jane (Brown) Kauffman. She attended Paramount Brethren in Christ Church, where she was active with the youth and children’s programs. She was a member of the Leitersburg Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered many years at the...

Lisa Marie Willard, 58, of Sabillasville, MD, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Born October 2, 1963, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of Larry and Doris (Cool) Dinterman. She was a graduate of Catoctin High School class of 1981. Lisa was a member of the Emmitsburg VFW, Thurmont American Legion and Smithsburg Rod and Gun Club. She was employed by Capital Camps of Waynesboro, PA. Lisa is survived by her husband of 23...

Susan Lynn Hartz, 45, of Halfway, MD, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at her home. Born June 3, 1976, in Lower Paxton, Dauphin County, PA, she was the daughter of Curtis William Hovis and the late Marilyn Jean Hartz. She was a graduate of Smithsburg High School. She was a member of American Legion Post 211, ATD of Central Pennsylvania, the black Leadership Council and the Women’s Network. Susan loved motorcycle rides with her dad, was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, enjoyed the...

James Webster Bragunier, 70, of Greencastle, PA, was born December 9, 1950, in Hagerstown, MD died peacefully at his home on November 17, 2021. He was a 1968 graduate of North Hagerstown High School after he served in the United States Army from 1969-1975 where he earned The Expert Marksmanship Badge which came in good use when hunting deer. Jim retired from The Maryland Correctional Training Center in 2001. After retirement he worked with the Hagerstown Police Department, Franklin County...

James C. “Jim” Manuel, 91, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on November 15, 2021, at Doey’s House. Born on August 11, 1930, in Millville, WV, he was the son of the late James Mason Manuel and Stella Virginia (LaRue) Manuel. He attended school in Harpers Ferry, WV. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving four years (1948-1952) in the United States Army. He was employed by M.P. Moller Inc. for 38 years until he retired in 1992. He was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church of...

Marissa Elizabeth Staley, 30, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was born February 14, 1991, in Hagerstown, to Stephanie Klotz of Hagerstown and Arlie Staley, Jr. of Williamsport. Marissa was loved by many. Her physical presence on this earth will be missed deeply. Her eyes had the most mesmerizing glisten in them. Her signature smile was one that will never be forgotten. She was a daughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend. She was masterful in her navigation to...

Christopher David Willard Freeman, of Lexington Park, Maryland passed from this life on November 12, 2021. He was born in Coeburn, Virginia on October 9, 1960 to the late Willard Freeman and Bureda (Stallard) Freeman. He was a 1978 graduate of Coeburn High School and a 1982 graduate of University of Virginia’s College at Wise. After graduation he moved to Maryland and began his career at Geico Insurance Company for 28 years. After retirement he became a gentleman farmer of Touch The...

Ross S. Stull, Jr. (Brother) passed this life on November 10, 2021. He was born on December 15, 1931, and was the son of Ross S. Stull, Sr. and Daisy M. Stull. He was a lifetime resident and farmer on the family’s century dairy farm located in the Thurmont area. Ross was also a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Utica and was known as a member of the oyster-patters at the Lewistown Fire Hall, the Thurmont Moravian Church and the Faith United Church of Christ. In...

Carole Cecelia (Howell) Routzahn, 78, of Boonsboro, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 16, 1943, in Downsville, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Emma Cecelia (Mercer) Howell. Carole attended Boonsboro High School and worked for the Washington County Board of Education Food and Nutrition Services department. Carole enjoyed spending time with her family and...