John Thomas Staub, 89, of Fairplay, Maryland, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. John was born December 4, 1932 in Brunswick, Maryland to Violet and John Calvin Staub. As a young boy, John would tune his crystal radio to WJEJ in Hagerstown, one of the few local radio stations that existed at the time. He later became the Owner and General Manager of Hagerstown Broadcasting Company, Inc. (WJEJ-AM and formerly WWMD-FM) for 49 years. He began his career in radio in 1954 as a DJ at WAYB, then WFMD, and in 1960, he and two partners built WMHI, and his golden voice has been recognizable on the airwaves ever since. John was a long-time entrepreneur and philanthropist. He believed in giving back to the community and was a big supporter and contributor to the Maryland Theatre, The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County, Hospice of Washington County, United Way of Washington County, Hagerstown Kiwanis, The Shriner's Club, The Tall Cedars of Lebanon, The Masonic Temple of Hagerstown, and many more. John passed away at Hospice of Washington County's Doey's House after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; daughter, Joanna Parsons; son-in-law, David Parsons; daughter, Jennifer Tait; and son-in-law, Jason Tait. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Lincoln and Oliver Tait. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, MD, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 5pm to 7pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of Washington County in his name. https://hospiceofwc.org/doeys-house