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Joyce Marie Mincher

Joyce Marie Mincher 1948-2026 Joyce Marie Mincher (Lease), 77, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 9, 1948, in Baltimore City, Md., she was the daughter of the late Robert Stewart and[Read More…]

Darlene Linda Webb

Darlene Linda Webb 1961-2026 With deep sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved sister, Darlene Linda Webb, on Friday. March 13, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born on July 24, 1961, to the late George & Ruby (Murphy) Rockwell. Darlene was a kind soul with a[Read More…]

Sharon Lynn Elbin

Sharon Lynn Elbin 1964-2026 Sharon Lynn Elbin, 61, of Needmore, Pa., passed away on March 12, 2026, after her courageous 10-year fight with dementia, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Craig R. Elbin for 39 years. Most of all, Sharon was[Read More…]

Hancock Police Report March 9-15

Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, March 9, through Sunday, March 15: March 9 Assist Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 600 block Quaker Creek. Warrant service. Service to advise, 200 block West High Street. Subject advised. Parking complaint, first block East Main Street. Vehicle[Read More…]

Frances Catherine Younker

Frances Catherine Younker 1934-2026 Frances Catherine Younker of Hancock, Maryland, passed away on February 20, 2026, after several years of health challenges. She was born on November 20, 1934, to George and Pearl Caldwell in Hancock. She grew up on Casper Orchards and attended Hancock High School. She is survived[Read More…]

Rhonda Kay Dietrich

Rhonda Kay Dietrich 1951-2026 Rhonda Kay Dietrich passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born March 24, 1951 in Lerona, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Paul and Jessie Elaine Phillips Anderson.[Read More…]

Alexander H. MacDonald

Alexander H. MacDonald 1926-2026 Alexander H. MacDonald, age 99, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on February 25th, 2026 surrounded by his family in the VA Hospital in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born on July 1st, 1926 in Greenwich, Conn., he was the son of Elizabeth Seitz and Harry E. MacDonald. He[Read More…]

Terry Norman Fletcher

Terry Norman Fletcher 1940-2026 Terry Norman Fletcher, 85, of Berkeley Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born December 2, 1940 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of Norman Leslie and Ameion Vivian Cain Fletcher. Terry attended Morgan County schools. He was employed[Read More…]