Hospice Care

Editor's note - There are a lot of people you see around town that you recognize, but don't know anything about. People like... Dr. Frederic H. Kass III Age - 59. Occupation - Physician in Internal Medicine specializing in Hematology and Medical Oncology. Hometown - South Orange, N.J. Where would you see Kass? - Besides being a partner in a busy medical practice at Robinwood Medical Center, Dr. "Rick" Kass is also the medical director for Hospice of Washington County and the John Marsh Cancer Center.

Susan "Billie" Ann Stolipher, 66, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010 at her residence while under hospice care. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg, W.Va. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Harry Lee Pearrell, 79, formerly of Martinsburg, W.Va., and recently of Stuart, Fla., died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the Manors of Hope Sound in Hope Sound, Fla., while under hospice care. At his request, services and burial will be private. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home.

Beverly J. Braithwaite-Herndon, 69, of Fredericksburg, Va., died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at the home of her mother, Wanda A. Braithwaite of Martinsburg, W.Va., while under hospice care. Services will be private. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg.

Patricia Reynolds James, 79, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at Heartland of Martinsburg, while under hospice care. A memorial service and burial will be private. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home.

Wilma Jeanette Edens Neal, 70, of Inwood, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 8, 2011, while under hospice care. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at South Berkeley Chapel in Inwood.

Mary Patricia “Pat” Ross Clark, 81, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 at Heartland Nursing Home, while under hospice care. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Brown Funeral Home with Chaplain John Waidande officiating.

Sharon Rose Drummeter, 49, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at home while under hospice care. A Celebration of Life service will be at Calvary United Methodist Church, with the date and time to be announced later. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg.

Eleanor E. "Nora" Bennett, 67, of Inwood, W.Va., died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at her residence while under hospice care. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at South Berkeley Chapel in Inwood. The service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with Patrick Leonard officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Sandra Custer Dailey, 63, of Inwood, W.Va., died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, while under hospice care. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Fellowship Church of the Brethren. The service will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the church, with the Rev. Carol Strickler and husband, Dwayne, and Pastor Michael Staubs officiating. Burial will be held at Bunker Hill Cemetery.

Amelia L. Chaney, 67, of Hagerstown, Md., died April 8, 2013, at her daughter's home in Texas under Hospice care. Born Jan. 1, 1946, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Christina M. Chaney. She retired from Washington County Public Schools on Jan. 1, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Diana C. Simon (Freddie) of Beaumont, Texas, and Lisa A. and Michael Wertman of Hagerstown; three sisters, Linda Brill of Smithsburg, Md., Carol and Lewis Lucas of Boonsboro, Md., and Mary and Vernon Richmond of West Virginia; three brothers, Charles Chaney of Hagerstown, Frank and Barb Chaney of Georgia, and Michael and Marion Chaney of Georgia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; family friends; and a very special friend, Rose Wood.

Arnold "Buck" Hess, 80, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at his home while under hospice care. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at South Berkeley Chapel, Inwood, W.Va. The service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God. Burial with military graveside honors will be in Gerrardstown (W.Va.) Presbyterian Cemetery.

Zion Baptist Church on Bethel Street in Hagerstown will host Hospice of Washington County as it presents Hospice Care in Hagerstown on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The program will feature welcoming remarks by Hospice CEO Eric Klimes and Pastor Ricky A. Smith Sr., presentations from Dr. Bernice Harper and Dr. Gwendolyn London and panel discussions featuring staff from Hospice.  Breakfast and lunch will be served. Those interested in attending the event should call Hospice to reserve a seat.

Mary A. Putnam of Williamsport, Md., was received into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013. She was born in Baltimore on July 15, 1923. She lived in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Texas before returning to Maryland for the last 10 years of her life. She was a member of Van Lear Brethren in Christ Church. Mary was a lifelong Washington Redskins fan. She had a great love for animals, rainbows, poetry, painting, clowns and laughter. Most of all, she loved Our Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine and Michael Babczak; husband, Gene Putnam; and granddaughter, Tracy Kent.

Beverly J. Braithwaite-Herndon, 69, of Fredericksburg, Va., died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at the home of her mother, Wanda A. Braithwaite of Martinsburg, W.Va., while under hospice care. Services will be private. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg.

Family expresses thanks to Hospice, volunteers To the editor: When our mother, Cornelia Lindsay, was diagnosed with a terminal illness in August 2012, the family knew the next step had to be determined ahead of time. We knew Mom wanted to stay at her home, even though her four children had empty bedrooms. Mom lived alone. She was very independent and strong, but also a very private person. After she was released from the hospital, we visited with the adviser at Hospice of Washington County, who explained in detail the steps to begin receiving their help.

Howard Griffith Demory, 88, of Charles Town, W.Va., died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at his home while under hospice care. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. The service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Bolivar International Pentecostal Church, Harpers Ferry, with the Rev. B.G. Turner officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens, Martinsburg, W.Va.

Virginia Kaye "Ginger" Shirley, 57, of Big Pool, Md., passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at her home under hospice care. Born Nov. 2, 1955, in St. Petersburg, Fla., she was the daughter of George Daniel and Joann Brewer Noble of Hagerstown, Md. She was a 1974 graduate of Williamsport High School. She was previously employed by Martin's Food Market in Hagerstown in the deli and bakery. She was of the Protestant faith. Ginger enjoyed camping with her grandchildren, gardening, fishing, cooking and spending time with her family.

Sharon Rose Drummeter, 49, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at home while under hospice care. A Celebration of Life service will be at Calvary United Methodist Church, with the date and time to be announced later. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg.

Billy Shaheen Okal, 82, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at his home while under hospice care. The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg, W.Va. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, Hedgesville, with the Rev. George Pucciarelli as celebrant.