The Hancock News in Maryland is published every Wednesday, except the last week of the year.
Marjorie Ann (Rice) Scuderi 1949-2026 Marjorie Ann (Rice) Scuderi was welcomed into this world by her loving parents, Dan and Betty Rice on September 30, 1949 in Silver Spring, Md. As a child, she enjoyed walks in the woods, time with her Grandma, singing in choirs, girl scouts and playing[Read More…]
Madeline Marie Ward 1930-2026 Madeline Marie Ward, 95, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her residence. Born Monday, September 8, 1930, in Fulton County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Marie Fischer Hendershot. Madeline was a graduate of Southern Fulton High School[Read More…]
Rachel Rosalie Gray 1927-2026 Rachel Rosalie Gray, age 99, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, September 4, 2026 at her home. Born September 3, 1927 in Sylvan, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Effie C. Rager Shives. Rachel was a high school graduate. She[Read More…]
Mark Fenton McBee 1963-2026 Mark Fenton McBee, age 62, died on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his home in Hedgesville, W.Va. Born on August 15, 1963, he was the son of Douglas MacArthur “Mac” McBee and the late Patience Hendershot McBee. Mark was a graduate of Martinsburg Christian Academy. He[Read More…]
by Lisa Schauer Tonight, Hancock High School girls’ volleyball team will host the Forbes Road Cardinals of Waterfall, Pa. for the Lady Panthers’ first match of the 2026-2027 season. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. at Hancock High School. “Our program has really grown in the last few years. This season is going[Read More…]
by Lisa Schauer Veterans of America’s military were recognized during an event held at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center on Tuesday, August 25. Community volunteers representing Berkeley Springs VFW post 4019 and Alderton-Dawson American Legion post 60, led by Pastor Dick Voorhaar, visited with residents, bearing gifts with cake and ice[Read More…]
Lewis (Lew) Harvey Miller Lewis (Lew) Harvey Miller, 82, of Warfordsburg, Pa., passed peacefully from his earthly home on Monday, August 24, 2026. Lew was married to the love of his life and best friend, Susan, for 46 years. Together, they raised two children, Amanda and Kenneth. He is also[Read More…]
Louise Edna Golden 1935-2026 Louise Edna Golden, age 90, of Hancock, Md., passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born September 15, 1935, in Millstone, Md, she was the daughter of the late Roger Elwood and Kittie Irene Younker Weller. She was a[Read More…]
Joyce Ann Younker 1952-2026 Joyce Ann Younker, 74, of Hancock, Md. passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at her residence. Born Saturday, March 15, 1952, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late George W. and Wanda L. Vanorsdale Fleece, Sr. Joyce attended Berkeley Springs School.[Read More…]
