All Obituaries

Wayne Eugene Flook, 70, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Hospice of Washington County Doey’s House with his family by his side. Born June 12, 1949, he was the son of the late J. Edwin Flook and Catherine (Souders) Flook. Wayne was a masonry brick layer by trade. He attended Smithsburg High School. He was a member of Boonsboro American Legion post 10, South Mountain Rod and Gun Club and the Blue Ridge Sportsman’s Association. Wayne was a veteran of...

Arthur Charles Hahn, Jr., 94, of Frederick, MD, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Martinsburg, WV. Born August 30, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur Charles Hahn, Sr. and Bessie Ann (Smith) Hahn. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy A. (Carpenter) Hahn in 1976. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. He retired form M.P. Moller Pipe Organ Company of Hagerstown, MD. He was a talented carpenter and...

James R. “Jim” McAfee, 84, of Foxville, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at his home. Born October 11, 1935 at Foxville, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Hunter McAfee and Minnie Nora (Delauter) McAfee. He attended Thurmont High School. He served in the United States Army National Guard. Jim was a member of Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church of Foxville. He built countless homes for many people in the area and was a very talented carpenter. He enjoyed hunting mushrooms...

Helen Lee (Hillman) Wiedenhoeft-Snyder, 93, Went to be with the Lord on Oct. 30, 2019. A devout Catholic, Lee was a member of St.Alphonsus in Woodstock,Md and Our Lady's Center, in Ellicott City. Lee was the daughter of Genevieve Gygiel and Cogan Hillman. Lee was a retired R.N. and had worked at Springfield State Hospital. She dedicated her life to helping others being a very kind and generous woman of faith. Many remember her German Shepard Maxwell, who was her loyal companion for 17 years....

Barbara Lucille Shaw, 94, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Born October 1, 1925 at Samples Manor, MD, she was the daughter of the late James R. Keller and Ruth (Smith) Keller. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Jesse E. Shaw, Jr. who passed away October 27, 2004. They were married January 22, 1949. She was a graduate of Boonsboro High School class of 1944. Barbara was a homemaker and co-owner of Holiday Greenhouse. She was a member of Bethel...

Nitaya Russell, 77, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. She was born June 6, 1942 in Udorn, Thailand. She had a love for animals. She was employed by Chestnut Logs Restaurant for over 20 years. Nitaya was the loving mother of Donna Russell of Miami, FL. She also leaves behind her canine companion, Charlie and many close friends. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 5:00pm at J.L. Davis Funeral Home,...

Gerald James Brown, 88, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019, at his home. Born Thursday, January 1, 1931 in Garfield Maryland, he was the son of the late Stanley R. Brown and the late Gladys (Brown) Smetzer. Gerald graduated Valedictorian of Smithsburg High School in 1949. He was employed with Pangborn Corporation as the foremen of the pattern shop. He was a lifetime member of Germantown Church of God where he served on numerous committees and taught Sunday school...

Anna Mae Willard, 91, of Sabillasville, MD, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her home. Born April 21, 1928 at Lantz, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harvey E. Pryor and Emma G. (Gladhill) Pryor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell G. Willard, March 16, 2013. She was a graduate of Thurmont High School. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Sabillasville and attended Thurmont United Methodist Church. Anna is survived by daughter, Rosalie Harbaugh...

Eugene Paul Kreitz, 86, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Quincy Nursing Home in Quincy, PA. Born September 27, 1933 in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late John Carroll Kreitz and Helen Virginia (Eyler) Kreitz. He attended Rouzerville School. Eugene was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church of Waynesboro. He retired from Landis Tool Company of Waynesboro. Eugene is survived by his wife of 68 years, Wanda A. (Crider) Kreitz whom he married April 21, 1953,...

Rita Joan DiComo Carriero, a resident of Manor Care, Chambersburg, formerly of Sanford Fl, Needmore PA and Dumont NJ, went home to Jesus on Saturday October 12, 2019 at the Wellspan Hospital in York PA, with her children by her side. Born on May 14, 1944 in Engelwood NJ, the daughter of John M. (DiGiacomo) and Julia Alice (Troutman) DiComo of Dumont NJ. Rita graduated St. Cecilia High School in Engelwood NJ in 1962 and then married her high school sweetheart Daniel A. Carriero on July 28,...