Bertha “Lue” Keefer 1930-2023 Bertha “Lue” Lucille (Reed) Keefer, 92, Hancock, Md., passed away peacefully at her home August 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 12, 1930, at Millstone, Md., she was the daughter of the late Earl and Hilda Mae Gordon Reed and the stepdaughter of[Read More…]
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Beth Ann Shaver
Beth Ann Shaver 1966-2023 Beth Ann Shaver, 57, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the UPMC Western Maryland Hospital in Cumberland, Md. Beth was born on April 25, 1966, in Laurel, Md., the daughter of Robert A. Miller, Sr. of Bridgeville, Del., and the late[Read More…]
Delmar Edward Hoschar
Delmar Edward Hoschar 1953-2023 Delmar Edward Hoschar, age 69, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home. Born September 17, 1953 in Ravenswood, W.Va., he was the son of the late Jesse Issiac and Lalia Gertrude Dillon Hoschar. He was a Christian. Delmar attended schools[Read More…]
South Morgan Fireman’s Carnival to return with new family-friendly entertainment
Crowds made it clear last year that Morgan County was ready for the return of a fireman’s carnival, and South Morgan Volunteer Fire Company has not only brought back the event but added new events and entertainment for the whole family. Volunteers with the fire company have spent the last[Read More…]
Christopher Fayne Yost
Christopher Fayne Yost June 7, 1972 – August 8, 2023 Christopher Fayne Yost, age 51, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, W.Va. Born June 7, 1972 in Winchester, Va., he was the son of David C. and Judith D. Yost. Chris[Read More…]
Phyllis M. Andrews
Phyllis M. Andrews 1930-2023 Phyllis Margarette Andrews, 93, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., went home to God, Saturday, August 5, 2023. Mom was born on January 17, 1930, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., the daughter of James D. Sheppard and Clara Shriver Sheppard. Mom was a member of Berkeley Springs Presbyterian Church.[Read More…]
Donald D. DeLash
Donald D. DeLash 1935-2023 Donald D. DeLash, 88, of Chambersburg, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born February 5, 1935 in Hazleton, Pa., he was a son of the late Alphonse and Mary M. (Kravitz) DeLash. His beloved wife, Chizuko DeLash, preceded him in[Read More…]
Kathleen A. Vanarsdale
Kathleen A. Vanarsdale Kathleen Ann Zahnow Vanarsdale, 71, of Boaz, Ala., formerly of Berkeley Springs, died on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Private memorial service at a later date.
Gerald F. Selders
Gerald F. Selders 1946-2023 Gerald Frederick Selders of State College, Pa., died Sunday, August 6, 2023. Born August 18, 1946 in Fairview, Md. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College.
Notes from the Morgan County Historical & Genealogical Society
Treasurer’s Report Andrea Duckworth submitted the treasurer’s report. The be- ginning balance for July was $13,826.81, with total income of $28.61 and expenses of $111.51, the ending balance for the month is $13, 743.91. For anyone who takes in a membership application ask if the new member is agreeable to[Read More…]