Herman Peter Hagan, Sr.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Herman Peter Hagan, Sr., who departed this life on May 12, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on October 26, 1938, in Baltimore, MD, Herman lived a life marked by dedication, love, and service to his family and community.

Herman was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country honorably at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River where he received his electronics training. With his love of planes and skills in electronics, he was able to find a passenger seat on many test flights. Following his military service, he became a skilled electrician at Bethlehem Steel, where he proudly became the first Pennwood Power Station General Foreman without a college degree. He spent over 40 years contributing to his field with passion and expertise. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Ducks Unlimited, and Harford County Senior Center. Herman was known for his fishing and was an avid deer hunter. At 86, he was still cutting wood, hunting, shooting pool and bowling with his sons at Forest Hill Lanes with their team “Showtime” and they were in first place for the first half of the season. He was always working on Sudoku puzzles (challenging level) and even recently converted from paper to working them on his cell phone. He loved the “Baltimore birds” and could regularly be found watching Orioles or Ravens games. He was a member of the Bethlehem Steel Retiree Breakfast Club that meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Herman was a devoted husband to his wife, Cass, of 58 years. Since the passing of his beloved wife, he had enjoyed countless weekends with his brother, Dave, in Kent and Dorchester Counties.

Herman is remembered as a devoted father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Denise Johnson and her husband Mark, and sons, Herman Hagan, Jr. and his finance Susan Derlunas, Donald Hagan, Sr. and his wife Laura, and Ronald Hagan and his wife Brenda. His legacy continues through his grandchildren: Christopher Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Cassandra Hagan, Herman “Bub” Hagan III, Donald Hagan, Jr., Richard Hagan, and Shawn Hagan, and step-grandchildren Jacqueline Simonson and Jessica Simonson and step-great grandchildren: Madeline Estes, and Christopher Blake-Griggs. He is also survived by his loving siblings, including his sisters Dorothy Hagan and Barbara Bakos, and brother David Hagan.

In addition to his parents John and Louise Hagan and wife Catherine “Cass” Emma Hagan, Herman was preceded in death by his brothers John Hagan, Jr., Charles “Steve” Hagan, Robert Hagan, and James Hagan and his step-grandson Christopher Griggs.

The Hagan family will hold visitation on Friday May 16, 2025, at 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 9 PM at McComas Family Funeral Homes in Abingdon, MD. A Mass celebrating Herman’s life will be conducted at St. Stephen Catholic Church on May 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM, where family and friends can gather to honor his memory and share cherished stories. Following the mass, Herman will be laid to rest at the Bel Air Memorial Gardens, located at 809 Rock Spring Road, Bel Air, MD 21014. A wake immediately following the interment will be held at Abingdon Fire Company, located at 3306 Abingdon Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009.

Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to: St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 8030 Bradshaw Road, Kingsville, MD 21087.

Herman Peter Hagan, Sr. will be sorely missed but forever remembered for his unwavering love, strength, and dedication to his family and friends. In our hearts, his spirit will live on, guiding us as we navigate the days ahead without him.