All Obituaries

Gwendolyn, A. “Flicker” Ridenour, 91, of Sabillasville, MD, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Place in Emmitsburg, MD. Born May 22, 1929 at Foxville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ward “Buck” Toms and Orpha Buhrman Toms. She was the loving wife of Clarence J. Ridenour whom she married in 1950. Clarence preceded her in death on December 5, 2013.Gwen was a graduate of Thurmont High School class of 1947. In her early years, she lived and worked in...

Jeffrey Wade Flanary, 49, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Hagerstown, MD. Born October 22, 1971 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Donna (Harsh) Adams. He attended Middletown High School. Jeff was a carpenter by trade. He was an avid woodworker and loved building slab furniture. Jeff is survived by his wife of 7 years, Shari Flanary, Shari’s family and numerous cousins and friends. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by...

Heather Lee Peter (Lantz), 35, passed away on January 7, 2021 from an automobile accident. She was the daughter of Stacy Comerota of Brogue, PA and Milton Lantz of Fairfield, PA. She was born November 17, 1985 in Gettysburg, Pa. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Anthony and her children Tre, Braylon and Tatum, stepparents Peter Comerota and Diane Lantz, her sisters Angel Lantz and Brianna Kwarta, her grandmother Marion Moore and step grandfather Joe Moore, a niece...

Sherry Ann Koontz, 76, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Hospice of Washington County, Doey’s House, in Hagerstown. Born February 27, 1944 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Walter Jackson Kidd and Ann Kathyrn Ferrell. She was a homemaker and Protestant by faith. She was a member of AARP. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, woodworking and loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Sherry is survived by her husband of 28...

Kenneth N. “Ken” Reynolds, 74, of Greensburg, MD, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home. Born November 20, 1946 in Greensburg, MD, he was the son of the late Elder Blaine Reynolds and Eva Catherine (Miller) Reynolds. He was a graduate of Smithsburg High School class of 1964. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Ken was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Greensburg, MD. He was a painter by trade and held various other home improvement jobs. Ken is...

Robert William Kretsinger, 92, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home. Born December 27, 1928 in Greensburg, MD, he was the son of the late Frank Newcomer Kretsinger and Iva Mae (McKinsey) Kretsinger. He was a graduate of Smithsburg High School class of 1946. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Charlotte Birney (Green) Kretsinger, daughter, Cindy Snyder and husband Alan of Kansas City, MO, son, Randy Kretsinger and wife Judith of Smithsburg, MD, six...

Gene Ora Warrenfeltz, 79, lifelong resident of Wolfsville Maryland passed away on January 2, 2021. Gene was born September 16, 1941 to Paul W. and Dorothea C. (Stottlemyer) Warrenfeltz. He married his beloved wife, Joanne (Kline) of 57 years on August 31, 1963. Together they built a life filled with love, and happiness. His love for his family shined through all that he did and he enjoyed every opportunity he could spend with them. His unmistakable grin was always present on his face and...

Roger E. Martz, 78, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born May 2, 1942 in Beaver Creek, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Roger Martz and Vauda Adala (Kline) Martz of Hagerstown. Roger was a graduate of Boonsboro High School class of 1960. He retired in 2017 from his business, Roger E. Martz General Contractor. Roger is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carleen Robison Martz. He is also survived by his children,...

Dorothy May Lutz Bowen “Dot or Dottie”, 91, of East Washington Street, Hagerstown and formerly of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown. Born July 9, 1929 in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late William E. Lutz and Rosa M. (Shafer) Lutz. She worked at Brandt Cabinet Works in Hagerstown until retirement. She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church in Hagerstown. She was preceded in death by husband Clarence E....

Ronald Paul “Ronnie” Moser, 78, of Wolfsville, MD, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born June 4, 1942 in Wolfsville, he was the son of the late Hoy D. Moser and Mary (Blickenstaff) Moser. He was a graduate of Middletown High School class of 1960. He retired from Frederick Motor Company after 48 years of service. Ronnie was a lifetime member of the Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Company / Company #21. He was an avid woodworker and one of the best auto...