How do I find a local obituary?

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 do you post an obituary in a local newspaper?

To submit a death notice to a newspaper you can go to the paper's website and follow the instructions there , or you can go to Legacy.com and find a link to the newspaper's death notice submission page there. To submit an obituary online, use our resource Guide: Filing a Death Notice or Obituary.

How do you find a person who passed away?

Read The Paper or Watch The Local News If you receive a physical newspaper, review the obituaries section to see who recently passed. Searching for someone who died more than 30 days ago? Turn to sites like Google News Archives, US News Archives, or International News Archives.

Can you find out if someone has died?

Typically, discovering if an individual has passed away is facilitated by perusing obituaries available on various online platforms . The practice of sharing obituaries and death notices on the internet has surged in popularity over the last few years.

How much does it cost to put an obituary in a local paper?

An average obituary can easily be $200.00-500.00. Costs vary by publication. Newspapers charge by the line and can average $450 for a complete obituary . The average obituary cost begins at $200.00 and increases due to the amount of content, including a photograph and the length of the obituary.

Is there an app for local obituaries?

MyObits: Obituary Listings on the App Store .

When someone dies, do you have to put a notice in the paper?

Obituaries and death notices are not required —but notices to creditors may be. You are under no legal obligation to take out a death notice or obituary.

How to find out if someone has died in CA?

Two state-level California Death Indexes can be found at Ancestry.com (a database anyone can access from any library branch and Central Library) or FamilySearch.org (a free internet database) .

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in FL?

Finding a current obituary should be as easy as a simple internet search on your favorite browser. Begin by entering the name of the person, the word obituary, and “Florida” into your favorite search engine .

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in MA?

Obituaries in Massachusetts and other parts of New England can generally be found in the local town or county papers . Many obituaries for Boston and the surrounding area can be found in: Boston Athenaeum. Index of Obituaries in Boston Newspapers, 1704-1800.

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

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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 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

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

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...

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