All Obituaries

Gabriel Gary “Gabe” Lewis, Sr., 79, of Wolfsville, MD, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home. Born Sunday, January 28, 1940 in Wolfsville, he was the son of the late Lester G. Lewis and Helen L. (Brown) Lewis. He attended Wolfsville and Middletown schools. Gabe was a lifelong farmer and was employed for over 7 years by Eastalco Aluminum Company of Frederick. He was Methodist by faith. Gabe is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sandra Mae (Souders) Lewis whom he married June 17,...

Jonathan Robert McClain, 36, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Meritus Medical Center of Hagerstown, MD. Born Wednesday, May 12, 1982 in Hagerstown, he was the son of David Lewis McClain and Julie Anna (Moran) McClain of Cascade, MD. He was a graduate of Smithsburg High School class of 2000. He was employed by the City of Frederick, MD. He was a member of Cascade American Legion post 239. In addition to his parents, he is survived by aunts, Phyllis Franke, Angela...

C. Monroe Keeney, 84, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born August 23, 1934, near Woodsboro, MD, he was the son of the late Carl Lee and Grace Mae (Beard) Keeney. He was the last of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by two brothers Lloyd Keeney and Harold Keeney, and five sisters, Catherine Beard, Isabel Lakin, Margaret Long, Mary Lee Appleby, and Ruth Fuller. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Harne Keeney and numerous nieces...

Raymond Wesley Crampton 66, of Hancock but originally from Hagerstown, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2019, after battling with Lung cancer. He was the son of the late Raymond Henry Crampton and Helen May (Stottlemyer) Crampton. He was born in Williamsport, MD, on July 16, 1952. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved to hunt, play pool, dance and sing Karaoke. He was a member of the Owl's Club of Hagerstown for many years. He is survived by sisters Helen Lappe,...

Susan Kimberly English Kane, 61, of Falling Water, WV, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her home. Born February 1, 1958 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of Carolyn Settles English of Falling Waters, WV, and Scott and Linda English of Smithsburg, MD. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Karen English Braithwaite and husband Jason of Falling Water, WV, one step-brother, Phil Stevens of Falling Waters, WV, one step-sister, Jennifer Stevens Long of Middletown,...

Rickie Carroll “Bubba” Bowers, Jr., 36, of Sharpsburg, MD, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at his home. Born Tuesday, June 22, 1982 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Shelly Louise Barnhart of Williamsport, MD, and the late Rickie Carroll Bowers, Sr. Bubba worked as a construction worker, excavator and tree service mechanic over the years. He loved to be at the river or in the mountains. He was a country boy and a FORD truck man. Bubba was a big teddy bear who always had a hug for...

Ricky Lee Hawks, 57, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at his home. Born Thursday, March 30, 1961 in Hagerstown, MD, “West End Boy”, he was the son of the late Leslie Clemens Hawks, Jr. and Peggy Ann (Lum) Hawks. He was a member of South Mountain Rod and Gun Club of Smithsburg. He was employed by Consolidated Waterproofing of Beltsville, MD. He was an avid Washington Redskins fan and NASCAR fan proudly supporting Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Ricky is survived by his...

Betty A. Iglehart, 84 of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Julia Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Hagerstown. Born Thursday, August 2, 1934 near Smithsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late James S. Grove and Corinne G. (Paden) Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Iglehart in 1992. Betty was a graduate of Highland View Academy. She was a member of The Good Shepherd Ministries of Hagerstown, MD. She retired from Statton Furniture...

Marie C. Hofer, 85, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Hospice of Washington County, Doey’s House, of Hagerstown, MD. Born Monday, March 27, 1933 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Howard Jolliffe and Matilda Ann (Stevenson) Jolliffe. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Hofer. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Hagerstown. Marie is survived by sons, Douglas Hofer and wife Yvette and Rodney Jolliffe and wife Sis, daughter,...

Violet Luella Lafferty, 88, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Waynesboro Hospital. Born Wednesday, October 1, 1930 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Everett Hone and Gladys (Wilkie) Hone. She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Elton Lafferty February 8, 2017. She was a nurse for over 30 years and was an ordained minister. She was a member of the Tribe of Judah Word Ministry of Boonsboro, MD. Violet is survived by daughter, Sandra Moore and...