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Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites . These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name. Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.

How to find old obituaries in Maryland?

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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7 ways to find out if someone has died recently Confirm with a mutual acquaintance. ... Check social media. ... Search for an online obituary. ... Online death indexes. ... Check with their house of worship. ... Local courthouse. ... Digital archives.

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As funeral homes across America post obituaries to their respective funeral home website, The Obituary App organizes them all into particular cities. Now, a user can look at all the obituaries posted by multiple funeral homes in one place.

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.

Who can request a death certificate in Maryland?

You may obtain a Maryland Death Certificate if you are: A funeral director. A surviving relative of the deceased. A beneficiary of the deceased. An authorized representative of the deceased.

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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Begin by entering the name of the person, the word obituary, and “Florida” into your favorite search engine . If the deceased had a common name, you might need to add additional search terms, such as the name of a family member, the town where they lived, or the date of death.

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

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Friday, July 19, 2024

James Clinton "Jim" FindleyAge 54Williamsport, MDJames Clinton "Jim" Findley, 54, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2024, at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, VA.Jim was...James Clinton "Jim" Findley, 54, of Williamsport, MD passed away on Tuesday July 16, 2024, at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, VA.Jim was born on March 7, 1970, in Hagerstown, MD to the...Osborne Funeral Home

Roger I. MartinAge 85Hagerstown, MDRoger I. Martin, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Born Sunday, May 7,...Roger I. Martin, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Born Sunday, May 7, 1939, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the...Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home

Michael RodriguezMichael “Mike” Rodriguez, aged 93, passed away peacefully in Hagerstown on July 17, 2024, after a brief illness.Born on December 18, 1930 to Manuel Rodriguez...Michael “Mike” Rodriguez, aged 93, passed away peacefully in Hagerstown on July 17, 2024, after a brief illness.Born on December 18, 1930 to Manuel Rodriguez and Maria Torres, he spent his earliest years in the...Rest Haven Funeral Home

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Tony Princeton DoniniAge 84Boonsboro, MDTony Princeton Donini (Dino) 84 of Boonsboro, Md., passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, with his family by his side at Doey's House.Tony was self-employed...Tony Princeton Donini (Dino) 84 of Boonsboro, Md., passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, with his family by his side at Doey's House.Tony was self-employed for most his life. He also enjoyed fishing and drag...

Brenda Chester LantzAge 83Westerville, OHOn July 13, 2024, Avon Brenda (Chester) Lantz, age 83 of Westerville, Ohio passed from this life. She was preceded in death by her husband...On July 13, 2024, Avon Brenda (Chester) Lantz, age 83 of Westerville, Ohio passed from this life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Samuel Owen Lantz, her parents, Lawrence E....

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Audrey Lee BlevinsAge 72Sharpsburg, MDSharpsburg, MD - Audrey Lee Blevins, 72, of Sharpsburg, MD passed away on Thursday July 11, 2024, into the arms of her Heavenly Father.Audrey was...Sharpsburg, MD - Audrey Lee Blevins, 72, of Sharpsburg, MD passed away on Thursday July 11, 2024, into the arms of her Heavenly Father.Audrey was born on October 20, 1951, in Sharpsburg, MD to the...Osborne Funeral Home

Nora Lee CramerAge 98Hanover, PANora Lee Cramer, 98, a beloved soul who graced this world with her presence, has peacefully passed away at Hanover Hall in Pennsylvania on July...Nora Lee Cramer, 98, a beloved soul who graced this world with her presence, has peacefully passed away at Hanover Hall in Pennsylvania on July 14, 2024. Born on April 26, 1926, in Hagerstown, MD...Rest Haven Funeral Home

Kenni L. ShawAge 75Frederick, MDKenni L. Shaw, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Sterling Care South Mountain in Boonsboro, MarylandBorn on...Kenni L. Shaw, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Sterling Care South Mountain in Boonsboro, MarylandBorn on August 11, 1948, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter...Stauffer Funeral Home

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Robert Dale Golden Sr.Age 79Hanco*ck, MDRobert Dale Golden Sr. "Bobby", 79, died peacefully with his niece and sister by his side on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at War Memorial Hospital,...Robert Dale Golden Sr. "Bobby", 79, died peacefully with his niece and sister by his side on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs, WV, following a long battle with Emphysema and...Grove-Rogowski Funeral Home, P.A

Larry KelbaughHagerstown, MD76, died July 11, 2024. Arrangements provided by Minnich Funeral Home. Private at Greenhill Cemetery, Waynesboro, PA.76, died July 11, 2024. Arrangements provided by Minnich Funeral Home. Private at Greenhill Cemetery, Waynesboro, PA.Minnich Funeral Home

John D. SmithJohn Dudley Smith, 80, of Hedgesville, WV, passed away on July 12, 2024, after an extended illness. John was born in Loma Linda, CA, to...John Dudley Smith, 80, of Hedgesville, WV, passed away on July 12, 2024, after an extended illness. John was born in Loma Linda, CA, to Robert and Elsie (Bliven) Smith on November 26, 1943. He...Rest Haven Funeral Home

John Henry SmithAge 83Hagerstown, MDJohn Henry Smith, age 83, passed away on July 13, 2024, in his hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland. Born in Hagerstown, John attended Boonsboro High School...John Henry Smith, age 83, passed away on July 13, 2024, in his hometown of Hagerstown, Maryland. Born in Hagerstown, John attended Boonsboro High School before embarking on a remarkable 58-year career with George D....Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home

Elton Lenabell WallsAge 83Hagerstown, MDElton Lenabell Walls, 83, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her home.Born February 22, 1941 in Little Orleans, MD, she was...Elton Lenabell Walls, 83, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Sunday, July 14, 2024, at her home.Born February 22, 1941 in Little Orleans, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Orbin and Lola Rosalie...Minnich Funeral home

Monday, July 15, 2024

Martha Jane ButtsAge 82Waynesboro, PAMartha Jane (Waddell) Butts, 82, of Waynesboro, PA went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on July 3, 2024, after a brief illness; four...Martha Jane (Waddell) Butts, 82, of Waynesboro, PA went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on July 3, 2024, after a brief illness; four years and one day after her beloved husband, Robert "Bob"...Osborne Funeral Home

June Merie ClineAge 89Hagerstown, MDJune Merie Cline, 89, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Williamsport Retirement Center Williamsport, MD.She was born on June 29,...June Merie Cline, 89, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Williamsport Retirement Center Williamsport, MD.She was born on June 29, 1935, in Clear Spring, MD to the late Grover Richard...Osborne Funeral Home

John McCray Sr.Age 100Hagerstown, MDJohn Robert McCray, Sr., age 100, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Doey’s House.Born June 1, 1924, in Bridgeboro, GA, he...John Robert McCray, Sr., age 100, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Doey’s House.Born June 1, 1924, in Bridgeboro, GA, he was the son of the late George and Ellen (Robinson)...Minnich Funeral Home

Patricia O'DellAge 92Patricia T. O'Dell, 92, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Friday, July 12, 2024 at her daughters home in Mt. Airy. Born November 24, 1931 in...Patricia T. O'Dell, 92, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Friday, July 12, 2024 at her daughters home in Mt. Airy. Born November 24, 1931 in Paterson, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late,...Rest Haven Funeral Home

Mary RhyneClear Spring, MD93, died July 14, 2024. Arrangements provided by Minnich Funeral Home. Services on Jul 18, 11:15am at Rose Hill cemetery. Rose Hill Cemetery.93, died July 14, 2024. Arrangements provided by Minnich Funeral Home. Services on Jul 18, 11:15am at Rose Hill cemetery. Rose Hill Cemetery.Minnich Funeral Home

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Ira William BrownAge 66Hagerstown, MDMr. Ira William Brown, 66, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Mrs. Jimayne L. Shank Brown,...Mr. Ira William Brown, 66, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his residence. He was the husband of Mrs. Jimayne L. Shank Brown, his wife of 19 years.Born January 1, 1958, in Philadelphia,...Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, Inc.

Marvin BuhrmanAge 90Hagerstown, MDMarvin Earl "Red" Buhrman, a cherished family man, a proud veteran, and a pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, in...Marvin Earl "Red" Buhrman, a cherished family man, a proud veteran, and a pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, in Williamsport, Maryland. Born in Greensburg, Maryland, Red lived a full...Minnich Funeral Home

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