All Obituaries

James Wilson Hoffman, 59, of Highfield-Cascade, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his home. Born August 25,1964, in Gettysburg Pa, he was the son of the late Glenn Hoffman and Judy Champlain Jones. James attended High School in Gettysburg Pa. He hadn't worked in years because of his disability but every day he showed his family he could do things that his family thought he couldn't do. James collected diecast cars & trucks, anything steelers, loved to go...

Jerry Lynn Smith, 62, of Smithsburg, MD passed away Monday April 22, 2024 at his home.   Born on June 7, 1961 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of JoAnn (Huntzberry) Lawyer and the late James Merlin Smith, Sr.   In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother in law, Duane Worden.   Jerry graduated from Smithsburg High School, class of 1980.   After graduating high school, Jerry worked in construction for several years. He then was employed by...

Rayetta V. (Willard) Brown, 95, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Coffman Nursing Home, Hagerstown, MD.  Prior to entering Coffman, in February 2024, she was a resident of Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, Hagerstown, for over four years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond A. and Vera R. (Pryor) Willard, two brothers, Theophilus Willard, and Raymond Willard, Jr., sister, Anna Mae Leatherman.  Also preceding her in death, were her husband,...

Cynthia E. Lida, 72, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD. Born April 5, 1952, in Winchester, VA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Clifford Flick and Bertha Pauline (Swortvel) Flick. She was a member of Boonsboro Worship Center, Boonsboro, MD. She was a homemaker, and a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Melissa Langenstein and husband Nick, Joellen Baldwin, Michael Lida and wife Stephanie,...

Gay Lynn (Reed) Manning, 70, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, PA. Born March 14, 1954, in Hico, TX, she was the daughter of the late John Reed and Bobbie Louise Massengale. Gay worked as an LPN most recently at the Washington County Jail and as In Home Care with private clients. She was an avid reader, who enjoyed Stephen King, she had a heart for animals, especially dogs, and loved spending time with family, and staying...

George Nevin Oswald, Sr., 90, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD. Born October 30, 1933, in Garfield, MD, he was the son of the late Lester Lee Oswald and Meda Catherine (Kuhn) Oswald. He attended Smithsburg High School. He was a welder by trade for 43 years. He retired from Pangborn Corporation after 35 years of service. George is survived by his wife of 70 years, Susan (Sanbower) Oswald whom he married August 15, 1953, son,...

Thomas Edward Seal, 56, of Hagerstown MD, passed away unexpectantly on April 17th, 2024. Thomas ‘Ed’ was born on April 24th, 1967, to Ms. Shirley A Welsh of Baltimore, MD. He spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Baltimore, until he relocated to Frederick, MD in 1994. There, he found hope and a new start through the Frederick Rescue Mission. Ed was an advocate and member of the community for many years, overcoming life’s challenges through Christ. Shortly...

John Byrd Nichols IV of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away in the late evening hours on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born on July 23, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John Byrd Nichols III, and Margaret Naomi (Gaskin) Nichols. John was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and shared his childhood with his only sibling, Sharon Nicole (Nichols) Marcel growing up in the Roland Park neighborhood. His fondest memories in his youth were fishing with his dad in the...

Charles Richard (Rich) Dewees of Thurmont passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Rich was born in Franklinville on September 13, 1945. He was the son of Ray M. and Hazel Hewitt Dewees. In addition to his wife, Judy, Rich is survived by his sons Scott (Heather), Shawn (Angela) and a daughter Stephanie. He is survived by his grandchildren, the light of his life, Cody, Megan (Andrew), Madison, Nevaeh, Nehemiah, Noah, Katie (Chris), Tory and Savannah. He is also survived by 3 brothers, Bobby...

Kenneth "Sonny" Nathaniel Bolt, 93, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 8, 2024, at Fahrney-Keedy Nursing Home, Boonsboro, surrounded by loving family. Born on April 5, 1931, in Round Hill, VA, he was the son of the late Dora Agnes (Legg) and Obie Dison Bolt. Kenneth served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Payne; and Brother, James Bolt. Kenneth worked as a mechanic and school bus driver for Frederick...