The Hancock News in Maryland is published every Wednesday, except the last week of the year.
E. Joann Divel Santor 1938-2026 E. Joann Divel Santor, age 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2026, at Doey’s House, in Hagerstown, Md., surrounded by her beloved family. Joann was beautiful both inside and out. She had a remarkable way of making people feel[Read More…]
Carol Ann Marshall 1950-2026 Carol Ann Marshall, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born April 19, 1950 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Thurman “Bud” and Mabel Regina Flowers Waugh. She was a graduate of[Read More…]
Catherine Ann Shoemaker 1939-2026 Catherine Ann Shoemaker, 86, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at her home. Born August 29, 1939, she was the daughter of Herbert and Irene Souders Waugh. Catherine was a high school graduate. She worked at London Fog as a seamstress,[Read More…]
Sally Diane Largent 1940-2026 Sally Diane Largent, 85, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland, Md. Born December 31, 1940 in Huntington, W.Va. she was the daughter of Clay and Edith Martin Wilcox. Sally was a high school graduate. She worked as a 7-11[Read More…]
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, January 26, through Sunday, February 1: January 26 Traffic enforcement, Hancock area. One stop. Summons attempt, 200 block Virginia Avenue. Summons served on Dakota Garrett Deshong, 32, of Hancock, for theft. January 27 Alarm, 200, block Hancock[Read More…]
Cosmo took a seat in the snow last weekend to enjoy the view around his Warfordsburg home while Flapjack just enjoyed having fun in the cold weather. Photos by Quell Campos.
by Geoff Fox Town crews didn’t have any issues during the snowstorm on January 25 with crews working for a long period of time during the early part of the storm. Town Manager Mike Faith said the crews were working “about half to death” to keep up as the snow[Read More…]
Melvin A. Morris 1940-2026 On January 10, 2026, Melvin A. Morris (85) of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., answered the final “All Board” on the train bound for glory. He was surrounded by his wife of 63 years, Annie, daughter, Kandy, “bonus” daughter, Cindy and his faithful companion, Charlie. Melvin also leaves behind[Read More…]
Carol Ann Marshall Carol Ann Marshall, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Alexander J. Walker, Jr. 1935-2026 Alexander Joseph Walker, Jr., age 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home while under the care of Grane Hospice in Three Springs, Pa. Born August 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Alexander Joseph Walker, Sr. and Lena Majeski[Read More…]
