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Copies of exisiting death records are available from the Maryland State Archives . The archives will search for one name in one index, and provide one document for their fee. Some records may also be available at your local FamilySearch Center. Use the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.

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How to look up death records in Maryland?

For Death records under 10 years, contact the Maryland Division of Vital Records at (410) 764-3038 .

When did Maryland start requiring death certificates?

The Maryland General Assembly passed an Act in 1865 to make the registration of deaths a civil matter in the county circuit court. A number of death registers were begun by the court clerks, but compliance with the law was poor and few records still exist.

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How to find out if someone has died in CA?

The California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR) maintains a permanent, public record of every death that has occurred in California since July 1905 .

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Obituaries in Hagerstown, MD | The Herald-Mail (2024)

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Saturday, July 13, 2024

Rose "Judy" MericaBerkeley Springs, WV, WVRose Zeta "Judy" (Spriggs) Merica, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, under the Care of Blue Ridge Hospice....Rose Zeta "Judy" (Spriggs) Merica, age 87, of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, under the Care of Blue Ridge Hospice. She was a 1955 graduate of Berkeley Springs High...Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home, Inc.

Frank Nield, Jr.Age 95Hagerstown, MDFrank Wilbert Nield, Jr., 95, of Williamsport, MD, passed away peacefully with his daughters, son and son in law by his side, Wednesday, July 10,...Frank Wilbert Nield, Jr., 95, of Williamsport, MD, passed away peacefully with his daughters, son and son in law by his side, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center. Born August 14, 1928, in...Minnich Funeral Home

Roland Jerry PennerRoland Jerry Penner, 84, of Martinsburg, W.Va. passed away, Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July...Roland Jerry Penner, 84, of Martinsburg, W.Va. passed away, Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Rest Haven Cemetery, 1601...Rest Haven Funeral Home

Dwane SmithAge 56Hagerstown, MDDwane Edward Smith, 56, of Falling Waters, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home.Born April 27, 1968, in Hagerstown, MD, he...Dwane Edward Smith, 56, of Falling Waters, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home.Born April 27, 1968, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Allen and Maude...Minnich Funeral Home

Friday, July 12, 2024

Earl L. Crawford, Jr.Age 87Chambersburg, PAEarl L. Crawford, Jr., 87, of Chambersburg, went home to be with his Lord, July 11, 2024. He was born January 17, 1937, in Hagerstown,...Earl L. Crawford, Jr., 87, of Chambersburg, went home to be with his Lord, July 11, 2024. He was born January 17, 1937, in Hagerstown, MD, to Earl and Lucille (O'brien) Crawford. Earl served in...

Brian Eugene KarnAge 63Williamsport, MDIt is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved, Brian Eugene Karn, 63, of Williamsport, MD on Tuesday July...It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved, Brian Eugene Karn, 63, of Williamsport, MD on Tuesday July 9, 2024. Brian was born December 29, 1960 in...Osborne Funeral Home

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Deborah ClouserHagerstown, MDDeborah ("Debbie") Clouser passed away on June 18, 2024. She was born in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 1955. She is survived by a daughter...Deborah ("Debbie") Clouser passed away on June 18, 2024. She was born in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 1955. She is survived by a daughter Cheryl, a sister Diane; and brothers Claude and Marc. May...

Reba JeterReba Kornegay Jeter, age 94, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Coffman Nursing Home. Born in East Point, LA, on September...Reba Kornegay Jeter, age 94, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Coffman Nursing Home. Born in East Point, LA, on September 1, 1929, she was the only daughter of the late...Rest Haven Funeral Home

Patricia Ann LeathermanAge 94Hagerstown, MDPatricia Ann Leatherman 94 of Hagerstown, MD passed away, Tuesday July 9, 2024 at Somerford House Hagerstown.Born Thursday November 7. 1929 in Hagerstown, MD, she...Patricia Ann Leatherman 94 of Hagerstown, MD passed away, Tuesday July 9, 2024 at Somerford House Hagerstown.Born Thursday November 7. 1929 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Roy Fisher and Eva...Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home

Ava Irene MussolinoAge 83Hagerstown, MDAva Irene Mussolino, 83, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, surrounded by her family at Doey's House.She was born April 11,...Ava Irene Mussolino, 83, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, surrounded by her family at Doey's House.She was born April 11, 1941, in Williamsport, MD, to the late Milford G. Anderson...J.L. Davis Funeral Home

Brandon Eugene RiceAge 37Maugansville, MDBrandon Eugene Rice, 37, of Hagerstown, Maryland was born on August 5, 1986, and passed away on June 30, 2024. He was the beloved son...Brandon Eugene Rice, 37, of Hagerstown, Maryland was born on August 5, 1986, and passed away on June 30, 2024. He was the beloved son of Stacy Smith and Robert Rice. Brandon is survived by...Resthaven Funeral Services

Joshua ZittleAge 36Hagerstown, MDJoshua "Juice" Tyler Zittle, 36, devoted son, brother and friend, passed away at his residence on July 9, 2024 and is now in the house...Joshua "Juice" Tyler Zittle, 36, devoted son, brother and friend, passed away at his residence on July 9, 2024 and is now in the house of the Lord.Born Sunday, November 29, 1987, in Hagerstown, MD,...Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Robin Gale ScottAge 67Sabillasville, MDIt is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our mom, Robin Gale (Fisher) Scott.Robin, 67, entered into the arms...It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our mom, Robin Gale (Fisher) Scott.Robin, 67, entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at...J.L. Davis Funeral Home

Dorothy Alise SmithAge 91Hagerstown, MDDorothy Alise Smith, 91, of Hagerstown, MD, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Doey's House.Born Thursday,...Dorothy Alise Smith, 91, of Hagerstown, MD, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Doey's House.Born Thursday, January 12, 1933, in Wadesboro, NC, she was the daughter...Douglas A. Fiery

Tuesday, July 09, 2024

Jackie HoffmanJackie Wayne Hoffman, 78, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on July 7, 2024, in Boonsboro, MD. Born on July 10, 1945, he was the son...Jackie Wayne Hoffman, 78, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on July 7, 2024, in Boonsboro, MD. Born on July 10, 1945, he was the son of the late Donald I. Hoffman and Melita J. (Conrad)...Rest Haven Funeral Home

Michael Lee Roelkey, SrAge 62Emmitsburg, MDMichael Lee Roelkey, Sr, 62, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.Born...Michael Lee Roelkey, Sr, 62, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.Born on November 10, 1961, in Charles Town, West Virginia, he...Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home

Howard Weaver Jr.Age 91Hagerstown, MDHoward William Weaver, Jr., 91, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Doey’s House.Born October 3, 1932, in Hagerstown, he was the...Howard William Weaver, Jr., 91, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Doey’s House.Born October 3, 1932, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Violet Vivian (Eichelberger) and Howard William...Minnich Funeral Home

Monday, July 08, 2024

Julia BurkeAge 89Julia "Judy" Teeter Burke, age 89 of Riner, VA passed away Wednesday evening July 3, 2014, at her residence. Born March 22, 1935, in Waynesboro,...Julia "Judy" Teeter Burke, age 89 of Riner, VA passed away Wednesday evening July 3, 2014, at her residence. Born March 22, 1935, in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob A....Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home

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