Helen Lenore Swain 1940-2025 Helen Lenore Swain, born July 5, 1940, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel H. Swain Sr. on February 17, 1996. She is survived by two children, Daniel[Read More…]
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County to provide dumpsters for storm debris disposal
In response to the recent storm, Washington County Government will provide dumpsters at select locations for county residents only to dispose of storm-related debris. This service is being offered free of charge to assist residents in cleanup efforts. Beginning on April 23 at noon, residents may drop off yard waste[Read More…]
Anna Mae Miller
Anna Mae Miller 1940-2025 Anna Mae “Midge” Miller, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the War Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born December 11, 1940 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Daniel Dunn[Read More…]
Vada Lee Shipe
Vada Lee Shipe 1946-2025 Vada Lee Shipe, age 79, of Hedgesville, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Berkeley Springs Health Center, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born Friday, February 1, 1946, in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Ethel Jerome Clingerman. Vada attended Hancock[Read More…]
Harriet Irene Michael
Harriet Irene Michael 1934-2025 Harriet Irene Michael, age 91, of Hedgesville, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. Born March 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Raymond Howe and Gertrude Susan Bohrer Bohrer. She was a Christian and a member of Victory Tabernacle in[Read More…]
Washington County government issues warning regarding fraudulent emails targeting planning and zoning applicants
Washington County Government is alerting residents and applicants of the Department of Planning and Zoning to a recent scam involving fraudulent emails impersonating County officials and requesting wire payments for planning application fees. These emails falsely request payment via wire transfer and contain misleading information meant to resemble official County[Read More…]
Donna Jean Seville-Cubbage
Donna Jean Seville-Cubbage February 4, 1943-April 25, 2025 Donna was the second of five children born to Mildred Culp-Seville and William Seville. She was a 1961 graduate of Hancock High. Over the years, she was employed by Pittman’s IGA, London Fog and First Data. D onna passed peacefully in her home with[Read More…]
Lewis Richard Waugh, Sr.
Lewis Richard Waugh, Sr. 1933-2025 Lewis Richard Waugh, Sr., age 91, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born July 23, 1933, he was the son of Charles Raymond and Audra Catherine Iden Waugh. Lewis attended Morgan County[Read More…]
Janet Marie Newby
Janet Marie Newby 1949-2025 Janet Marie Newby, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born May 30, 1949 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of William Richard and Mary Myrtle Hovermale Swink. Janet was a[Read More…]
Andrew D. Michael
Andrew D. Michael Andrew David Michael, 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown, Pa. Arrangements will be announced and being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
