All Obituaries

Richard Calvin Huntzberry, 87, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born and raised in the Pondsville area on May 15, 1933, he was the son of the late Verdean and Mildred (Fox) Huntsberry. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Jean (Clopper) Huntzberry on September 28, 2010. They were married March 16, 1953. Richard was a graduate of Smithsburg High School class of 1951. He was a veteran of the United States...

Richard Kemp Hurley, 72, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born July 23, 1948 in Lantz, MD, he was the son of the late Lester Daniel Hurley and Lorraine (Buhrman) Hurley. He attended Foxville and Thurmont schools. He retired from Redland Brick Company of Rocky Ridge, MD. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sharon L. (Jacobs) Hurley who he married January 18, 1969, two sons,...

Janet Rosalie Kline, 70, of Sharpsburg, MD, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Hospice of Washington County, Doey’s House, in Hagerstown, MD. Born June 24, 1950 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Donnel Eugene Gift and Mary Anna (Collins) Gift. She was a graduate of Smithsburg High School class of 1968. She was a member of Downsville Church of the Brethren. Janet was a Certified Registered Nurse by trade and retired from Williamsport Retirement Village. She loved...

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...

Francis W. “Frank” Culbert, 79, of Frankford, DE, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD. Born June 21, 1941 in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Francis Henry Culbert and Ida Louise (McCalicher) Culbert. He was a graduate of Reading High School class of 1959. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam Era. Frank was employed through the years as a clerk, welder, D.J., and was owner and operator of 57 Hotel in...

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...