Obituaries

Gary Eugene Keefer, Sr.

Gary Eugene Keefer, Sr. 1941-2025 Gary Eugene Keefer Sr. 83 of Hancock, Md., passed away March 2, 2025, at Berkeley Springs Health Care in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born March 19, 1941, in Hancock Md., he was the son of the late Roy Martin Keefer and Catherine Virginia Thompson Brake. Gary[Read More…]

Catherine Virginia Dawson

Catherine Virginia Dawson 1929-2025 Catherine Virginia Dawson, age 95, of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at her home. Born November 18, 1929 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Frank Lee and Edna Virginia Cain Bishop. She was a homemaker. She[Read More…]

Naomi Virginia Michael

Naomi Virginia Michael 1929-2025 Naomi Virginia Michael, 95, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Naomi was born March 18, 1929 in Morgan County to the late Harley Lavan Householder and Rosetta Wolfel Householder. She attended Spohrs Crossroads School in Morgan County and[Read More…]

Yvonne L. Linton

Yvonne L. Linton 1938-2025 Yvonne “Bonnie” L. Linton, 86, of Claysburg, Pa. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Bella Rose Personal Care Home, Claysburg. Bonnie was born in McConnellsburg on March 23, 1938, daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Diehl) Peck. She married[Read More…]

Richard Allen “Highball” High

Richard Allen “Highball” High 1961-2025 Richard Allen “Highball” High, 63, of Berkeley Springs, passed Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 27, 1961, in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of the late Dorothy Emmons. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by[Read More…]

Robert Carl Johanns, Jr.

Robert Carl Johanns, Jr. 1940-2025 Robert Carl Johanns, Jr., age 84, of Hedgesville, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Kearneysville, W.Va. Born Monday, February 19, 1940, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Robert C Johanns, Sr. and Frances Meseke Johanns. Robert was a[Read More…]

Bruce Jerome Swain

Bruce Jerome Swain 1965-2025 Bruce Jerome Swain, born June 23, 1965, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 22, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph W. and Ruby I. Swain, and two brothers, Timothy J. Swain and Barry Hull. He is survived[Read More…]

Cathy Ann Faith

Cathy Ann Faith 1948-2025 Cathy Ann (Seville) Faith, 76, of Hancock, Md., passed away on February 21, 2025 at home. Born April 27, 1948, in Hancock, she was lifelong resident of her hometown. She was 1966 graduate of Hancock High School and dedicated much of her life to being a homemaker.[Read More…]

Gerald Kent VanGosen

Gerald Kent VanGosen 1958-2025 Gerald Kent “Kenny” VanGosen, age 66, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at his home. Born October 12, 1958 in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Clyde Gerald and Dorothy Lea Penner VanGosen. Kenny was a graduate of[Read More…]

Kenneth Eugene Merchant, Sr.

Kenneth Eugene Merchant, Sr. 1950-2025 Kenneth Eugene Merchant, Sr., age 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at his home. Born July 5, 1950 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Herbert Thornton and Annie Elizabeth Allen Merchant. Kenneth attended Morgan[Read More…]