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Douglas Michael Hillgren

Douglas Michael Hillgren 1963-2025 Douglas Michael Hillgren, 62, of Charles Town, W.Va., died on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born July 24, 1963 in Lincoln, Neb., he was the son of the late Vaughn Galen Hillgren and Shirley Elizabeth Reinsch Hillgren. Douglas earned a[Read More…]

Joseph Walton McJilton

Joseph Walton McJilton 1937-2025 Joseph Walton McJilton, 88, of Hancock, Md., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born June 15, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Charles W. and Rose Fields McJilton. Joe was deeply loved throughout his life.[Read More…]

Robert William Gloyd

Robert William Gloyd 1947-2025 Robert William Gloyd, 78, of Eighty Four, Pa. died on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Greensboro, Pa. following a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Born April 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Guy Ernest and Mattie Elizabeth Barker Gloyd.[Read More…]

Dennis Boyd Hovermale

Dennis Boyd Hovermale 1941-2025 Dennis Boyd Hovermale, 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passes away peacefully and surrounded by his daughters on December 2, 2025 at Celebration Villa of Martinsburg, W.Va. while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born February 17, 1941, in Berkeley Springs, Dennis was the eldest[Read More…]

June Elaine Truax Percy

June Elaine Truax Percy 1932-2025 June Elaine Truax Percy, age 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 1, 2025. Born, October 2, 1932, in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Bradie William and Lenore Theodosia O’Rourke Truax. She[Read More…]

James S. Fritz

James S. Fritz 1932-2025 On November 30, James “Jim” Stanley Fritz moved on to eternal life with Jesus, his Savior. Jim was born on August 11, 1932, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the second of five sons and one daughter, born to Louis and Beatrice Fritz. Jim’s life of[Read More…]

Cheryl Ann Cain

Cheryl Ann Cain 1958-2025 Cheryl Ann Cain, age 67, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September 25, 1958 in Cheverly, Md., she was the daughter of the late Calvin Curtis and Naomi Frances[Read More…]

Rotary brings back meter decorations

by Geoff Fox For a number of years, the parking meters in Hancock were decorated by various organizations and businesses during the holiday season. After a couple year hiatus, Hancock Rotary brought back the meter decorating with 33 of 44 meters having decorations welcoming the season. “It was nice to[Read More…]

Panthers’ heartbreaker at home

by Lisa Schauer Hancock High School boys’ basketball team came up short in a 69-65 loss against Forbes Road of Waterfall, Pa. in a home game on Saturday, December 6. The Panthers showed a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Junior Hunter Kerns shot 58% from[Read More…]