The Hancock News in Maryland is published every Wednesday, except the last week of the year.
Roger Lee Reed 1947-2026 The earthly sunset of Roger Lee Reed, 79, of Hancock, Md., came on Monday, October 5, 2026, when he went home to be with the Lord he had faithfully loved and served. Born on Friday, May 16, 1947, to Earl Samuel Reed and Catherine Virginia Reed[Read More…]
Ernest Chester Younker 1942-2026 Ernest Chester Younker, age 84, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Born September 30, 1942, in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late Roy Younker and Goldie Ray Barnhart. Ernest worked as a heavy equipment operator for C.W. Hetzer for[Read More…]
Alda Mae Louise Lashley 1939-2026 Alda Mae Louise Crawford Lashley, age 87, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. Born Friday, September 8, 1939, in Franklin County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Preston and Irene Hess Crawford. Alda Mae was a member of The[Read More…]
Leslie L. Farris 1951-2026 Leslie L. “Boom” Farris, 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026 while under the care of his loving family. Born March 5, 1951 in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Leroy James[Read More…]
Dolly A. McCarty 1937-2026 Dolly A. McCarty, 89, of Hagerstown. Md., passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, in Williamsport, Md. Dolly was born in Orchard Ridge to Frank Weller and Frances Weller-Funk on July 27, 1937. She proudly called herself a “Pig Skinner.” She attended school in Hancock, Md.[Read More…]
Donald C. Stotler Donald Charles Stotler, 84, of Great Cacapon, W.Va. died Friday, October 2, 2026 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Services will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.
John DeMarinis, Jr. 1935-2026 John DeMarinis, Jr., age 91, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Harmony at Martinsburg and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born April 5, 1935 in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late[Read More…]
by Mark Richardson West Virginia News Service West Virginia is seeing a sharp rise in alpha-gal syndrome as lone star ticks spread across the state. The tick-borne condition can make people allergic to red meat, dairy and other products from mammals. Reactions can include stomach problems, hives, wheezing and trouble[Read More…]
For generations of children, Arthur has been a familiar friend: the aardvark in round glasses who navigates school, family, friendship, mistakes, and the everyday challenges of growing up. This fall, visitors can step beyond the television screen and the pages of the books to discover the original artwork behind the[Read More…]
Morgan County’s busiest weekend is about to begin. The 51st Annual Apple Butter Festival will kick off this Friday, October 9 and continue Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11 with new attractions, expanded family activities, lively entertainment, and the traditions that have made it one of West Virginia’s most beloved fall[Read More…]
