Lt.
Col. James Franklin Roby Sr. (Ret.) Class
1939
As originally
published on Wednesday, December 28 2011
Lt. Col. James Franklin Roby Sr. (Ret.), 89, of
Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011. He was the devoted husband
of the late Sargent Mildred Sarah Roby for 61 years. James was born on May 12,
1922 in Berkeley Springs WV. He was the son of James S. Roby and Mary E.
DeGrange. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Brunswick Maryland, which
they called home. He graduated from Brunswick HS in 1939 and later graduated
from Western Maryland College. He spent his entire career in the military,
serving in WWII with the 4th Infantry Division which landed in Normandy on D-Day
at Utah Beach, fought at the Battle of Hurtgen Forest and the Battle of the
Bulge.
James completed two tours in Korea and was on active duty during the
Vietnam War. He was active in his community and coached many little league
baseball teams during his active duty time. James was extremely proud of his
association with the American Legion and was an Honorary Life Member of
Brunswick’s Steadman-Keenan Post 96, and held local and district leadership
positions such as Post 96 Commander, Finance Officer, Executive Committee
member, Western Maryland District Commander, Frederick County Commander, BOD of
Camp West-Mar and also served as in the Legion’s Honor Guard.
Since retiring, he spent his Memorial and Veterans Days honoring his fellow
comrades by placing American flags on gravesites throughout the tri-state area.
Every Christmas he and his wife would make “goodie packages” for veterans that
were in local nursing homes, assisted living or the VA hospital. James coached
American Legion Baseball for several years. Many years he coordinated the very
successful Brunswick Veterans Day Parade.
James Roby was also a Life Member of the FOE 1136 of Brunswick, a member of
the Brunswick Moose-chapter 660, BPOE 684 of Frederick and a Life Member of Past
Post Commanders Club, also a member of the 40\8 Club. He is survived by one
daughter, Deborah and husband Greg, two sons James F. Roby Jr. and wife Sherry
and Robert W. Roby and wife Mary: one grandson, Nicholas J. Perry, two
granddaughters, Jennifer Ricci and Dana Croft and one great-grandson, Lawson
Croft. He is proceeded by his daughter, Mary Francis Roby and two brothers,
William Roby and Rev. Dr. Joseph P. Roby and one sister, Mary Ellen Trapanese.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday, January. 4, at
John T. Williams Funeral Home in Brunswick. A Christian wake will be held at
7:30 pm. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open from 9:00
am to 9:00 pm. A Catholic mass will be held Thursday, January 5 at 11:00 am at
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Petersville, MD. The Rev. Fr. George A. Limmer
will serve as celebrant. Full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery
will be held in the near future.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Steadman-Keenan Post
96 of Brunswick at 18 S. Maple Ave. Brunswick, MD 21716
Regina
Moler (Bayne) Class 1946
Regina Moler (Bayne) passed away in Philidelphia, PA 11/29/2011. She was preceded in death by her mother Margareta Webber (Moler) and husband Kenneth Bane in 1999
Rev.
James William Painter II Class 1964
As originally
published on Thursday, December 01 2011
The Rev. James William Painter II, 65, of Frederick
went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 29, 2011 after many years of illness.
Born Dec. 2, 1946, he was the son of the late James E.
and Ruth Painter. He graduated from Brunswick High School, Class of 1964, and
then learned welding and electronics. James worked for Digital Electronics in
Frederick for many years. After three years of seminary school James became an
ordained minister of the Church of God. His ordination was later transferred to
Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. Painter loved to paint portraits with oils,
charcoal and acrylics. He was also a Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enactor
and he loved to sing. He also particularly loved holidays and other peoples’
birthdays. A vet- eran of the U.S. Army Reserves, The Rev. Painter also went on
a mission in 1993 to bring Christian Clowning to Latvia in the former Soviet
Bloc. He also loved to fish.
The Rev. Painter is survived by four children, Jamie W.
Painter, Jr. and wife, Tracy, Edward R. Moyers, Nikki Hernandez and husband,
Pedro, and Romona Patrick and husband; seven grandchildren; and many other
friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Barnett
Painter.
Visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m. on Friday,
December 2, 2011 at the Chapel Mausoleum of Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501
U.S. Route 15 N in Frederick where funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. on
Friday. The Rev. Ed Jordan will officiate. Flowers are welcome or contributions
may be made to Nikki to defray funeral and cemetery costs.
Arrangements are with Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot
Cody P.A. in Frederick.
Mrs.
Terri Renee Deneen-(Dixon)
Class 1984
As
originally published on Tuesday, November 08 2011
Terri Renee Deneen-Dixon, 44, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at her
home. She was born on November 29, 1966, her Grandfather Wiles birthday. She is
survived by her husband Robbie L. Dixon II of Brunswick, Md; her parents Lester
and Betty Deneen of Brunswick; Sisters Marsha M. Deneen of Brunswick and Sarita
L. Deneen of Frederick, Md; and her precious & treasured niece Savana J. Cortes
also of Frederick, Md.
Also Grandmother Goldie Virginia Gosnell of Knoxville,
Md and Father & Mother-in- law Robert L. and Audrey Dixon of Jefferson and
Joanne E. Bullock of Johnson City, Tennessee.
Terri also is survived by aunts and uncles Joseph W. Wiles of Rosemont, Md;
Helen Tomlinson of Sandy Utah; Stella & Bud Sigler of Sebring, Florida; Wayne
and Tina Gosnell of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Dennis & Sherry Gosnell of
Hagerstown, Md. and John & Debbie Stream of Knoxville, Md.
Terri also leaves behind many very special cousins and devoted friends. Also her
dogs Schmoo, Jenny Wren, and Navaeh.
Known by many as “Glitter Girl” Terri has gone on to
add her special glow to the streets of gold in Heaven where she has joined her
loving Grandfathers George W. Wiles and Charles E. Gosnell and her beloved
Grandmother Isabelle V. Wiles.
Everyone who knew Terri loved her. She was beautiful,
loving, and caring. She was a special and sweet spirit who shared whatever she
had with anyone in need. Even though she struggled with health issues she
maintained an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude.
She graduated with the Brunswick High School Class of
1984. Terri worked as a beautician for several years and then worked at the
local F&M/PNC bank office for 12 years. Her true calling, however, was working
in several local nursing homes and at Frederick Memorial Hospital as a CNA/GNA
caring for her residents and patients.
She will be sorely missed by her loving family and many
devoted friends. The family will receive friends and family on Wednesday,
November 9th at the John T. Williams Funeral Home in Brunswick from 3:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. ń 9:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November
10th at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 199
North Place, Frederick, MD with Bishop David Smith officiating. Interment will
be at the Rocky Springs Cemetery, Frederick, Md.
Friends and family are welcome to return to the church
for fellowship after the interment
Charlotte LaRue Nalley (Hammond) Class 1943
Mrs.
Charlotte LaRue Hammond, 85, of Brunswick, MD passed away on Saturday, November
5, 2011 at Glade Valley Nursing Center at Walkersville, MD.
Born February 27, 1926 at Brunswick, MD she was the
daughter of the late William R. “Pink” Nalley and Margaret Ellen Keller NalleShe
was a member of the First Baptist Church at Brunswick, Md.
She is survived by one daughter, Jo A. Jamison and husband, Charles
“Jimmy” of Brunswick; one brother, William K. Nalley of Knoxville, MD; one
granddaughter, Cherie L. Baker of Brunswick and two great granddaughters,
Heather N. Harper and Alexis Renee J. Baker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John W.
Hammond and one grandson-in-law, Brent J. Baker.
Services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM at John T.
Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, MD. Rev. Kaye Coates will
officiate. Interment will be in Samples Manor Cemetery at Samples Manor, MD.
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Mr.
Mr.
Gage Michael Fouché
Class 2009
As
originally published on Wednesday, October 19 2011
Mr. Gage Michael Fouché of
Brunswick, MD, died unexpectedly Friday, October 14, 2011, at the age of 20.
Born February 20, 1991, in Rockville, MD, he was the eldest son of Ashley and
Lisa Fouché of Brunswick.
Gage graduated from Brunswick High School in 2009, and
from Wyoming School of Technology in Blairsville, PA in 2010 with an Associate
of Arts Degree in Certified Light Duty/ Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics and
Business. He attended Faith Baptist Church in Knoxvillle, MD and Frederick
Church of the Brethren in Frederick, MD, and participated in youth groups at
both churches.
Since the age of two, he disassembled and reassembled
anything he could get his hands on. At the age of 13, he placed second in a
Robotics and Rocket Design competition at NASA Space Camp in Huntsville,
Alabama. He was honored as the most improved student at Brunswick Middle School
in 8th Grade by the Lions Club. He loved hunting, 4-wheeling, and family time at
the farm. He was naturally innovative and mechanically inclined with an
insatiable desire for purposeful information. He was always willing to share his
knowledge or lend a helping hand.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his
brothers at home, Dalton and Ayden Fouché his maternal grandfather, Marvin
Payne, along with Shirley Utz of Charles Town, WV, and paternal grandfather,
Ashley Fouché, Sr. of Adamstown, along with Gloria Finn of Easton, MD; aunts and
uncles, Michelle and Shane Ryan of Frederick, Karen and Roy Drury of Clear
Spring, Mary and Joe Maley of Monrovia, Greg and Debbie Fouché of Adamstown,
Nancy and Robin Thrasher of Adamstown, Roger Hatcher of Hagerstown, and Kevin
Coe of York, PA; cousins, Reilly and Durham Ryan, Melinda, Amanda, Victoria
Hatcher, Julie and Justin White, Katie Coe, Michael Fouché, Cheyenne and Dakota
Thrasher, Madison and Molly White; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Audrey Payne
and Mary Helen Fouché, and cousin, Madison Ryan.
With Gage’s sudden and unexpected passing, his family
is reminded of the uncertainty of life and that his life is one to be
celebrated. He will forever remain in our hearts, and we encourage those who
loved him to honor his memory by not letting a day go by without openly
expressing their love for family and friends.
Friends and family may gather on Thursday, Oct. 20th
from 6–9 PM at Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, MD 21758,
where a memo- rial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 21st at 11 AM in the
Family Life Center at Faith Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Gage Michael Fouché Education Fund at any BB&T Bank.
Dr.
Lee Lewis Smith Class 1947
As originally published on Tuesday, October 18 2011
Dr. Lee Lewis Smith, 81 of
Brunswick, went to be with the Lord on Oct.14, 2011 at Johns Hopkins Hospital,
surrounded by his loving family. He suf- fered a massive stroke. Born on
February 14, 1930, he was the son of Eugene and Freda Spurrier Smith.
Graduating in 1947 from the Brunswick schools, he chose education as his
career. He received his B.S. degree from Towson State College, and MS and EdD
from George Washington University. His military experience of two years was
spent at Fort Knox, KY, after which he returned to teaching at Brunswick
Elementary School. In 1957 he became principal at Burkittsville Elementary
School and returned to BES as principal in 1959. While at BES, the school was
selected as one of fifty National Demonstration Centers for its non-graded
program. Eight years later, he became principal of South Frederick Elementary
School, also developing an evening community school. After completing his
graduate work, he became principal of Longfellow Elementary School, an
open-space facility in Columbia, MD.
Being a man of many talents and leadership ability, Dr. Smith brought peo-
ple together for the greater good, whether home, school, church, or com- munity
and received many awards. He served as a consultant sharing his innovative ideas
on the non-graded and team teaching approach all over the United States and
Canada. He authored three books on his experiences.
His many hobbies include woodworking, from duck carving to toys, furniture
and even a house.
In addition to barbershop singing, he enjoyed being in the choir and serving as
lay leader. He loved sharing time with his family while fishing and camping. He
and his wife enjoyed years of traveling as they pursued their ancestors.
He is survived by Lorna Duane Virts Smith, his wife of 59 years, and their
three children: Mindy Niles ( Tim), Westminster, Teri Lee Smith, NC, Robin
Green, PA. Dr. Smith has four granddaughters: Christine Niles, Courtney Niles,
Heather Alva, and Ashley Alva. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his
brother, Floyd B. Smith, brothers-in-law Gary M. Virts and Noel O. Virts.
The family will receive friends on October 19, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at
the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD. Services will be
held on October 20, at 11:00am at the Stauffer Funeral Home. The family will
receive friends from 10:00-11:00am.
Interment will follow at the Marvin Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs.
Shirley Mae Foster (Fry) Class 1946
As originally published on Friday, September 30 2011
Mrs.
Shirley Mae (Foster) Frye, 81, of Perry Hall, MD and formerly of Frederick,
passed away peacefully at her home September 27, 2011 surrounded by her loving
family. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles W. Frye.
Born on November 28, 1929 in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late John
Foster and Edna (Deaner) Foster Everline.
Mrs. Frye was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Frederick. She served
as vice principle in Emmitsburg, retiring from the Frederick County School Board
after 30 years of service.
Also surviving are four children, Mark W. Frye and wife, Gloria M., Kandy M.
Rahochik and husband, Thomas A., Marty P. Frye and wife, Carolyn T., Kay J.
Glisan and husband, Dane E.; four grandchildren, Kara DeGeorge and husband,
Robert, Kasey Rahochik, Morgan Crane and husband, Justin, Samuel Glisan; one
sister, Katy Holzapfel and husband, Richard; two great- grandchildren, Andrew
and Addison DeGeorge; and one nephew, Douglas Mohler and wife, Gisele. She was
preceded in death by a sister, June Mohler. She loved spending time with her
family playing board games, especially Dominos and going out to dinner.
Family will receive friends at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown
Pike, Frederick, on Saturday, October 1st, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with memorial
services beginning at 7:00 p.m. Private interment will be held in the Old
Brownsville Cemetery.
Mr.
Richard P. Mullen Class 1947
As originally
published on Tuesday, September 27 2011
Mr. Richard P. Mullen, 81 of Lovettsville, VA passed
away on Sunday September 25, 2011 at his home.
He was the husband of Nancy Mullen, his wife of 59 years.
Born April 19, 1930 in Frederick, MD he was the son of the late Michael and
Ethel Mullen.
Richard retired as shop superintendent at B&O Railroad (BSX) after 48 years
of service.
He served in the US Navy from 1949 to 1949 and was honorably discharged due to
family hardship.
He was a 50 year member of the Moose Lodge in Brunswick, a member of the
Eagles Club in Brunswick and the Elks Lodge in Frederick.
He enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, and traveling out west to hunt and
fish. He was a collector of coins, baseball cards, & stamps. He enjoyed hunting
mushrooms in the spring, playing the ponies at Charles Town and duck pin
bowling. He also enjoyed reading John Mosby books about the Civil War era.
He loved to travel to Myrtle Beach with his family and enjoyed looking for
shark teeth on the beach with his grandchildren.
He was an avid Orioles and Redskin fan.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assissi and St. Mary's Catholic Church.
In addition to his loving wife Nancy, he is survived by his two children Hypatia
Tarleton and husband Mark or Rosemont, MD and Richard Mullen Jr. and wife
Nevella of Lovettsville, VA; 4 grandchildren Heather Osman & husband, Michael;
Cecily Mullen, Morgan Mullen & Megan Tarleton; and two great-grandchildren,
Chase Osman & Preston Daniel Kornblum.
He was preceeded in death by his Grandson, Preston Tarleton & 3 brothers
Micheal E. Mullen, William A. Mullen and Robert J. Mullen.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple
Ave in Brunswick on Wednesday September 28 from 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM. A mass
of christian buriel will be held on Thursday Sept 29 at 11 AM at St. Mary's
Roman Catholic Church, 4231 Catholic Church Rd., Petersville with Fr. Larry Gesy
officiating.
Burial will be held in Lovettsville Union Cemetery.
Mrs.
Emily Suzanne Insley (Keller) Class 1964
As originally published on Thursday, September 01 2011
Emily
Suzanne Keller, 64, died Tuesday August 30, 2011 at her home surrounded by
family. She was the wife of Donald L. Keller of Frederick to whom she was
married for 43 years
Mrs. Keller was born November 24, 1946, in Frederick, MD. She was the
daughter of Emily Jeanette Insley and the late John Straughn Insley. In addition
to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Scott L. Keller and wife, Jodi of
Littlestown, PA and Colyn L. Keller of Littlestown, PA. Also surviving are her
five grandchildren, Corbyn L. Keller, Coltyn D. Keller, Camdyn P. Keller,
Kathryn E. Keller and Lance L. Keller all of Littlestown, PA; and one sister,
Priscilla Lloyd and husband, Kenneth of Wilmington, NC.
Mrs. Keller was an accomplished pianist and played the organ at Grace
Episcopal Church early in her life. Additionally she helped operate the family
business, Insley's Shoes, working at the Frederick store as well as running a
store in Charles Town, West Virginia. She taught Sunday school at All Saints
Episcopal Church. In addition she was a charter member of the Hoe and Hope
Garden Club of Frederick.
Her true love was her family. She was very involved in her children's
activities, helping to start the first junior golf program at Holly Hills Club.
Later with her husband Donald, they started the first Mid Maryland basketball
team at Monocacy Middle School.
She was an avid golfer and a fierce competitor. Along with her husband
Donald, they won the Maryland State Mixed Two Ball title. She won her club
championship at Sugar Mill GC and finished runner up in the Florida Women's
Amateur.
There will be private family interment services.
A memorial service will begin at 11:00, Friday September 2nd 2011 at All
Saints Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church Street Frederick
Mr. Richard Price Class 1948
As originally published on Tuesday, August 02 2011
Mr. Richard Price, 81 of Brunswick, Maryland passed
away on Sunday, July 31st, 2011 at his daughter’s home. He was the husband of
the late Betty Jane Price who departed his side on June 1, 1998.
Born September 29, 1929 in Brunswick, MD he was the son of the late Clarke
G. Price, Sr. and Lillian Speaks Price.
He graduated from Brunswick High School where he was a member of the school
soccer team. He was an outstanding soccer player. He was employed by the
Washington Terminal Company for 32 years now known as Amtrack for another 10
years. He retired after 42 years of service as a car repairman. He was an avid
sports fan, especially the Redskins, Terps and the Orioles. He was a lifetime
member of the Prince George's County Elks Lodge 1778 and he was also a member of
the Brothe’s of the Railroad Carman.
He is survived by his devoted daughter, Holly Jane Alford and husband Kenny
of Middletown, his son, Jeffrey L. Price, Sr. and wife Wanda of Columbia, five
grandchildren, Jennifer and Kenneth Alford, Jeffrey Price, Jr. and wife
Jennifer, Shane Price and wife Kelly and Courtney Curtis and husband Alan, six
great grandchildren, Jeffrey, Camdyn, Claire, Elijah and Delaney Price and Luke
Curtis, his sister, June Utterback, three brothers, Donald Price and wife Jean,
Gary Price and wife Linda and Wayne Price.
He is preceded in death by an infant son, Stephen R. Price, a brother
Clarke G. Price, Jr, a sister Dorothy Caniford and mother-in-law, Lucille
Beatty.
The family and friends he touched will always keep a special place in their
hearts.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North
maple Ave., Brunswick on Wednesday, August 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8PM.Funeral
services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 4th at 10:00 AM
with Rev. Lloyd Fuss officiating.
Interment will be in Lovettsville Union Cemetery.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Daybreak staff for their
outstanding care and support.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Daybreak Adult Day Center at
7810 Rocky Springs Rd., Frederick, MD 21702 or to the Alzheimer's Association of
Frederick County.
David L Orndorff Class 1952
David L. Orndorff, 77, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully at
his home on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.
Born June 15, 1934, in Brunswick, Md., he was the son of the late Clyde R.
and Beulah Mae Halley Orndorff.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Regina Orndorff, in 2002.
He graduated from Brunswick High School.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958.
He retired from the Fort Detrick Power Plant.
He had attended Harmony Church of the Brethren.
He was past master of Hagerstown Lodge 217 A.F.&A.M., and a member of the
Hagerstown Forest 95 Tall Cedars of Lebanon, the Goodwill Athletic Club, the
Owl's Club Inc. & Owl's Nest 1073, the B.P.O. Elks 378, and the Waynesboro
Fraternal Order of Eagles.
After retiring, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, researching genealogy
and golf.
He is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Orndorff and dear friend, Terry
Heffner, of Hagerstown, and Leanne Shoemaker of Alexandria, Va.; one son, Randy
Shoemaker and wife, Wanita, of Chambersburg, Pa.; two sisters, Eileen Houlihan
of Binghamton, N.Y., and Evelyn Best of Knoxville, Md.; two brothers, Richard
Orndorff of Brunswick, Md., and Bernard Orndorff of Lovettsville, Va.; and three
grandchildren, Shalynn Stough, Brittany Strait and Kayla Shoemaker.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Gilbert Orndorff.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Minnich Funeral Home, 415
E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Louis L. Emerick will officiate. Burial
will be 1 p m. Saturday at the Union Cemetery in Lovettsville, Va.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
A Masonic service will be conducted at 5:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 747
Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742.
Mary "Jane" Pace Class 1946
Mary "Jane" Pace, 81, died July
4, 2011, at Treasure Coast Hospice, Stuart. She was born in Brunswick, Md., and
lived in Fort Pierce for 36 years, coming from Aiea, Hawaii. Survivors include
her daughter, Cindy J. Vicknair of Stuart. Memorial contributions may be made to
Dogs and Cats Forever, 4600 Selvitz Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Services: A
celebration of life will be from 5 to 7 p.m. July 15 at the Gator Trace
Clubhouse, Fort Pierce. Arrangements are by All
County Funeral Home & Crematory Treasure Coast Chapel.
Published in the TC Palm
on July 14,
Miss
Laura Ann Collins Class of 2004
As originally
published on Tuesday, July 12 2011
Miss Laura Ann Collins, 25, passed away July 10, 2011
at her home in Jefferson, MD with her family by her side.
Born April 12, 1986 in Frederick, she was the daughter
of Todd and Donna Collins.
A 2004 Brunswick High School graduate, Laura went on to receive her
undergraduate degree from Radford University in Virginia. She most recently
attended Frostburg University where she graduated with honors, receiving her
Master's in Education.
In addition to her parents Laura is survived by
her sister, Jessica Ann Collins, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, her paternal
grandmother, Virginia Collins, of Bridgeville, Delaware, and her maternal
grandmother, Ann Zlonkevicz, of Wilmington, Delaware. Laura is preceded in death
by her grandfathers, Hugh T. Collins and Pete Zlonkevicz.
In addition, Laura is survived by her godparents, Ray Collins of
Georgetown, Delaware and Tim and Gretchen Collins of Fenwick Island, Delaware as
well as her other aunts and uncles, Pete Zlonkevicz, Jr. of Albuquerque, New
Mexico; David Zee of Ambler, Pennsylvania; Mark and Debbie Collins of
Jacksonville, Florida; and Harvey and Kate Marvel of Milford, Delaware.
Laura's many loving cousins include Jennifer and Ruth Garrett; Steve, Matt,
and Brian Collins; Kat, Sarah, and Bridgette Casey; Meghan Grimm; Abbie
Krechting; and Ryan and Josh Marvel. She is also remembered by many grandnieces
and nephews.
While dealing with her disease, Laura prevailed to achieve her lifelong
goal of teaching children, as she substituted at various elementary schools
throughout the county and most recently taught kindergarten at the Saint Thomas
Moore Academy.
Laura was a member of Brunswick High School's Future Teachers of America,
Radford University's RUA Ambassadors, and Radford University's Christian Youth
Group. She was a ten year member of the St. John the Evangelist youth choir.
Laura was also an avid long-distance runner, enjoyed her many friendships, and
will most be remembered for her kind heart, her cheerful disposition, and her
loving nature.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home at 1621
Opossumtown Pike in Frederick on Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 and
also at St. Joseph-on-Carrollton Manor, 5843 Manor Woods Rd., Frederick (near
Buckeystown) on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 10:00. Father John Hynes will be the
celebrant. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:30.
Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Joseph-
on-Carrollton Manor building fund, P.O. Box 33, Buckeystown, MD 21703 or to the
American Cancer Society 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
Mr.
Albert Richard Roelkey, Sr.
Class 1947
As originally published on Wednesday, July 06 2011
Mr. Albert Richard Roelkey, Sr., 80, of
Knoxville, Maryland, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2011 at his residence.
Born on August 12, 1930, in Knoxville, he was the son of the late David Henry
Roelkey, Jr. and the late Helen Hightman Roelkey.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He farmed for sixty years in Knoxville and also owned and operated Roelkey
Septic Service. He was a member of Brunswick Lodge No. 191 A.F. & A.M. and was a
32nd Degree Mason. He also was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie
No. 1136 and Brunswick Moose Lodge No. 1582. He was a devoted husband, father
and grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Pat Minnick Roelkey
at home; two sons, Albert "Rick" Richard Roelkey, Jr. and wife Cathie, and
Charles "Punk" Stanley Roelkey and wife Linda; two daughters, Joyce Elaine
Harrison and husband Donny, and Patti Lynn Ayers and husband Tommy, all of
Knoxville; one sister, Mary Simpson of Lovettsville; one brother, Robert Roelkey
and wife, Ellie, of Boonsboro; three grandchildren, Justin Harrison, Jamie Ayers
and Albert "Rick" Roelkey III; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by five sisters and five brothers.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Eackles-Spencer
& Norton Funeral Home, US 340 at Halltown Road, Charles Town/Harpers Ferry, WV,
with the Rev. Wendell McClellan officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet
Cemetery in Frederick, MD.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 7 to 9
P.M., with a Masonic memorial service at 7:30 pm.
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Mary Elizabeth Halley (Gladstone) Class of 1926
Mary Elizabeth Gladstone, 103, of
Leesburg and formerly of Lovettsville and Brunswick, MD, died June 8 at Heritage
Hall Nursing Home in Leesburg.
The sixth of eight children of Bradley Tyler and Lillie Deahl Halley, she
was born Dec. 30, 1907, in Brunswick and graduated in the Brunswick High School
Class of 1926. She worked for several area businesses, including J.J. Newberry
and H.N. Werntz before becoming a railroad family homemaker and lifelong
Christian of the Baptist faith.
She was the wife of the late Lawrence "Buck" Gladstone and mother of Sylvia
L. Carnes of Leesburg and Harold E. Gladstone of Lovettsville. She was
predeceased by her sisters Beaulah Orndorff of Brunswick, MD, and Lillie
Palmissano of Orrtanna, PA; and brothers Bradley Halley Jr., Russell "Bubby"
Halley, Charles Halley, Bradley "Dutch" Halley and Haze Halley, all of
Brunswick. Surviving are five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Monday, June 13 at Colonial
Funeral Home in Leesburg, with a funeral service immediately following with the
Reverend Allan Stanford officiating. Interment will be at the Lovettsville Union
Cemetery.
Memorial contribtions may be made to the Leesburg Community Church, 835 Lee
Ave. SW, Leesburg, VA 20175.
Frederick.
In Lieu of flowers it was Leona's request that
donations be made the charity of ones choice
Mr.
Michael Patrick Considine
Class of 1999
As
originally published on Tuesday, June 14 2011
Michael Patrick Considine, 29 of Washington DC, formerly of Brunswick MD, passed
away suddenly on Friday, June 10, 2011 after a single-car accident. He was the
devoted husband to Maria Landaverde Considine.
Born on October 16, 1981, he was the beloved son of
Robin Lynne Considine of Brunswick MD, and Brian Paul Considine and wife Sheila
of Fayetteville, PA. Michael was of Catholic faith.
Michael was a 1999 graduate of Brunswick High School
and attended University of Virginia. He played in Brunswick Little League and
was a long-time member of the Frederick County 4-H Club and the Maryland Jr.
Angus Association where he served as president. He loved animals and exhibited a
champion Steer at the Great Frederick Fair; Michael enjoyed traveling the
country with his father showing his Angus Cattle. Michael was also an
accomplished musician playing Violin, Guitar, Mandolin and keyboard.
Michael prided himself as a wonderful cook and enjoyed
showing off his skills for his family. He also enjoyed the many wonderful foods
his wife Maria prepared from her native El Salvador.
Michael was a devoted Son. He had a special bond with
his Mother. They were two peas in a pod; they shared the same sense of humor and
often finished each other sentences. Family and friends often heard his mother
say "Michael made me a better person than what I would have been without him."
Michael’s Dad was both Father and Employer. Michael was
fortunate to spend each day working with his Dad at their business, SkyAzul
located in Middletown, MD. As the Director of Technical Support, Michael took
great pleasure from helping customers. He was fluent in Spanish and enjoyed
world travel through both his job and family vacations.
Above all else Michael "Da-Doo" was an incredible
father. When his daughter, Sammi was born in 2008, Michael called his mother and
told her, "Mom, I have just met the love of my life." In addition, Michael
adored his three step-daughters and was rewarded every day with their return
adoration. His most treasured time was spent with his children and wife
swimming, playing in the park or taking Metro downtown to share his love of
Washington DC with his kids.
Michael is survived by his daughter Samantha Patricia,
his three step-daughters; Hillaria, Astrid and Cindy, paternal grandparents Dean
and Judith Considine of Middletown, his beloved brother Sean David Mayne and
wife Rozalia of Terra Alta, WV, his step-brother Tristan Bowman and step-sisters
Lindsay and Cheyenne Bowman of Fayetteville, PA, uncles Brad Considine and wife
Karen of Middletown, MD, Ray Considine and wife Carol of Virginia Beach, VA,
Mark Considine and wife Sharon of Richmond VA, Jonathan Garcia of Atlanta, GA,
aunts Margaret Wile and husband Robert of Fairfield, PA and Tracy Hopkins and
husband David of Manchester, England, cousins Ben, Meade, Matthew, Sarah, Megan,
Ava and Lauren Considine, Brendan Lewis, Amanda Wile, Benjamin Hopkins and a
host of relatives and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his maternal
grandparents Jose and Lydia Garcia of Frederick, MD.
The Family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on
Wednesday at John T Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick
Maryland. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, June
16th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4231 Catholic Church Road, Petersville,
Mary-land with Rev. Fr. George A. Limmer as the celebrant and assisting will be
Deacon L.T. Teixeira.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Mr.
Gilbert Lee "Gig" Orndorff Class 1945
As originally
published on Sunday, May 15 2011
Mr. Gilbert Lee Orndorff, 83,
of Elliott City, MD passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at St. Agnes Hospital
in Baltimore, MD.
Born February 5, 1928 in Brunswick, MD, he was the son of the late Clyde R.
Orndorff and Beulah Halley Orndorff.
He was a retired engineer with the B&O Railroad in
Brunswick, MD.
Gilbert was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy.
He was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church in
Elliott City, MD.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Roselyn Rockwell Orndorff, at home; one
daughter, Karen Welsh and husband, Bill of Highland, MD; one son, Gregory
Orndorff and dear friend, Cathy of Randallstown, MD; two sisters, Eileen
Houlihan of Binghamton, NY; and Evelyn Best of Knoxville, MD; three brothers,
Richard "Beasel" Orndorff of Brunswick; Bernard Orndorff of Lovettsville, VA and
David Orndorff of Hagerstown, MD; two granddaughters, Kerry Nelka and Caitlin
Welsh and one great grandson, Brenden Nelka.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the John T.
Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD with Father Eugene
Bolin officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery in Lovettsville, VA.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to
services.
Mr.
Donald Lee Sigler, Sr. HM Class 1954
As originally
published on Tuesday, May 10 2011
Donald Lee Sigler,
Sr., 74, of Jefferson, MD, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at his
residence.
Born September 14, 1936 in Brunswick, MD, he was the
son of the late Dewey Leonard Sigler, Sr. and Tressie Stoneberger Sigler.
He was a retired brick layer with Eastalco in
Buckeystown, MD.
He was a member of St. Francis/St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Donald was a lifetime member of the Brunswick Fire
Department, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Order of Eagles Club. He
was affiliated with Coaches Drive-In and Tresie Pizza.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia 'Tresie'
Sigler, at home; two sons, Donald Sigler, Jr. of Brunswick and Mark Allan Sigler
of Jefferson, MD; two grandchildren, Donald Sigler, III and Crystal Alexis Frey,
both of Brunswick; five great grandchildren, Hailey, Paris, Vivian, Valerie and
Aidan, two sisters, Elaine Heffner of Petersville and Mary Mathis of Charles
Town, WV; one brother, Thomas Sigler and wife, Noni of Knoxville, MD, two
sisters-in-law, Esther Sigler of Brunswick and Peggy Sigler of Charles Town, WV
and a special friend, Ralph Welsh Of Brunswick.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa
Darlene Sigler, one sister, Marie Pearrell and two brothers, Paul 'Froggy'
Sigler and Dewey Sigler, Jr.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at
11:00 am at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Petersville, MD with the Rev. Fr.
Larry Gesy as the Celebrant, Deacon L.P. Teixeira and Dr. George Eagle
officiating.
Interment
will be in Union Cemetery in Lovettsville, VA.
The family
will receive friends at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road,
Brunswick, MD on Thursday from 7-9 pm and on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. For the
convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open from 9 am to 9 pm
Mr.
Edward Hood Spurrier Class 1936
As
originally published on Tuesday, May 03 2011
Edward Hood Spurrier, 92, of Brunswick, MD,
passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in
Frederick, MD.
He was born October 13, 1918 in Mt. Airy, MD and was the son of the late John B.
and Lucy Hood Spurrier.
He was a retired brakeman from the B&O Railroad with 40
years of service.
Edward was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick, joining
on April 14, 1957. He was a graduate of Brunswick High School, a member of
Brunswick Masonic Lodge No. 191 AF&AM, Frederick Lodge of Perfection, 14th
Degree, Chesapeake Consistory, Scottish Rite, 32nd Degree, Brunswick Lions Club
and the United Transportation Union.
He is survived by three sons, Michael K. Spurrier
and wife, Pat of Bowie, MD; E. Linwood Spurrier and wife, Shirley of Rosemont,
MD and Steven H. Spurrier of Brunswick, MD; one brother, Donald Spurrier of
Dillsburg, PA; four grandsons, two granddaughters and fourteen great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Keenan Spurrier, whom he
married Dec. 24, 1939 and passed away August 24, 2010.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the New Hope
United Methodist Church in Brunswick, MD with Pastor Noni Sigler officiating.
Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick.
The family will receive friends at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100
Petersville Road, Brunswick, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Masonic service
will be held at the funeral home at 7:30 pm.
Mr.
Gary 'Lamie' Norman Lewis Class 1962
As originally published on Sunday, April 17 2011
Gary “Lamie” Norman
Lewis, 68, of Knoxville, MD passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Frederick
Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Md.
Born January 23, 1943 in Harpers Ferry,
WV, he was the son of the late John Fielding Lewis and Gladys Elizabeth Childs
Lewis.
He was a retired painter in the construction industry.
He was of the Episcopal faith.
Gary was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his daughter, Danielle
Lewis of Harpers Ferry, WV; three sisters, Doris Mumaw and Frances Longerbeam
both of Harpers Ferry and Barbara “Sissy” Brown of Inwood, WV; three brothers,
Jack Lewis of Harpers Ferry, Mann Lewis of Brunswick and Jimmy Lewis of
Knoxville, MD; one grandson, Christopher Payne of Harpers Ferry and a special
nephew, Jamey Lewis of Knoxville, MD.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Catherine Payne and one brother,
Freddie Lewis.
Services will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Eackles-Spencer &
Norton Funeral Home, US 340 at Halltown Rd., Charles Town/Harpers Ferry, WV with
the Pastor Bucky Chapman officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 7 to 9
PM.
Mr.
Paul R. Barker, Jr. Class 1967
As originally published on Tuesday, April 26 2011
Mr. Paul R. Barker, Jr., 62 of Frederick, MD passed
away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 surrounded by his brothers and sisters at the
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Born February 6, 1949 in Frederick, Maryland he was the
son of the late Paul R. Barker Sr. and Mildred Virts Barker.
Paul served in the United States Army from 1968-1970.
He retired from National Geographic. He was an avid bowler and he bowled in many leagues. He also enjoyed playing tennis and was an avid Ravens fan.
He is survived by his five loving brothers and
sisters, Carol Coates of Winchester, VA, Diana Aiello of Frederick, Maryland,
Sharon Harbaugh and husband Mike of Frederick, Maryland, Mike Barker and wife
Kim of Charles Town, WV and Danny Barker of Brunswick, Maryland.
He will also be remembered by all of his numerous
nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick on Saturday April 30th at 11:00 AM where the family will be present to receive friends one hour prior to service time. Pastor Mark Lewis will officiate
Mrs.
Virginia A. Hartman (Walker)
Class 1968
As originally published on Tuesday, April 19 2011
Mrs. Virginia A. Walker, 61, of Jefferson, MD., passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at her home. She was the wife of Anthony J. "Tony" Walker, her husband of 42+ years.
Born January 13, 1950 in Frederick, MD., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Nellie Virginia Kidwiler Hartman.
Mrs. Walker was a graduate of Brunswick High School class of 1968 and was in many school activities including being chosen for the "All County Band." She retired after 24 years of service, as a Purchasing Agent from the Department of the Army, Ft. Detrick, USAMRIID, and the National Institute of Health. Virginia was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Mary Catholic Church. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America - Court Mary Francis, Fraternal Order of the Eagles 1136 Auxillary, Red Hat Society, and Merryland Homemakers. She enjoyed playing women's softball, shopping, spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters: Jenifer Kidwell and husband Carl "Tev" of Pleasant Valley and Susan White and husband Eric "Whitey" of Brunswick, five grandchildren: Justin Hitchcock, Tiffany White, Nicholas Kidwell, Carly Kidwell and Hayden White, her siblings Carol Ann Hartman-Rowe of Frederick, Joseph Franklin Hartman and wife Pam of Georgetown, SC, Daniel Virts Hartman and wife Janie of Brunswick, sister-in-law Judy Walker-Florance of Chesapeake, VA. Many nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law Catherine Walker and brother-in-law Gerald L. Walker. She will be remembered by many friends and family.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick on Tuesday, April 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 20, at 10:00 am from St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4231 Catholic Church Road, Petersville, MD. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Justin Hitchcock, Eric White, Tev Kidwell, David Hartman, Chad Hartman and Shannon Hartman.
Mr.
George Frederick 'Fred' McGolerick
Class 1943
As
originally published on Thursday, April 14 2011
George
Frederick "Fred" McGolerick, 85, of Keedysville, Maryland died on Tuesday, April
12, 2011 at his home.
Born on July 10, 1925, in Garretts Mills, Maryland, he was the son of the
late Emory Carlton and Freida Mae (Mirely) McGolerick. His wife, Evelyn Louise
(Holmes) McGolerick preceded him in death on December 12, 2005.
Fred was employed for 41 years as a heavy equipment operator with Lone Star
Cement Company in Hagerstown.
Fred loved to hunt and bowl. He played baseball with the Weverton,
Boonsboro and Keedysville teams in the Independent and South Mountain Leagues.
He played softball with the St. Mark's Lions in the Hagerstown Commercial League
and soccer with the Boonsboro team in the Washington County League. He managed
the Weverton baseball team for five years and coached Boonsboro soccer for three
years. He was a lifetime member of the North American Rod and Gun Club and the
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1136 in Brunswick. He belonged to the Masonic
Salem Lodge #196 A.F. & A.M. and the Clopper-Michael American Legion Post #10 in
Boonsboro. Fred was also a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethren.
He is survived by two daughters, Brenda J. Hassinger and her husband, James
F. of Hagerstown, and Mary Frances Pearson and her husband, Gary S. of Trego,
Maryland; one son, Ronald L. McGolerick and his wife, Bonnie L. of Trego; and
two grandchildren, Shelley A. Sine and her husband, Rodney W. of Fredericksburg,
Virginia and Holly S. Nicodemus and her husband, Douglas C. of Trego. He is also
survived by his great-granddaughter Charlotte Louise Nicodemus.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Fred was preceded in death by two
sisters, Dorothy Van Atta and Ethel Holderman.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011
with a funeral ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. at the Brownsville Church of the
Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Road, Brownsville, Maryland. Rev. Alan M. Smith,
Father George Limmer and Chaplain Michael Seger will officiate. Burial services
will be held privately at Fairview Cemetery in Keedysville, Maryland.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 747
Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at
BastStaufferFuneralHome.com
Mrs.
Cleo Yvonne Longerbeam
Class 1956
s originally
published on Wednesday, April 13 2011
Mrs. Cleo
Yvonne Longerbeam (Yonnie) 74 years old, passed away April 11, 2011.
She was a long time resident of Potomac Street in Brunswick, MD but lived
the last 1 1/2 years at Reeders Memorial Home.
Yonnie was born May 19, 1936 in Harpers Ferry, WV.
Her parents were the late Heyward and Cleo J. Longerbeam and 1 sister
Billie Fawley.
Yonnie graduated in 1956 from Brunswick High. She was a long time employee of
the Brunswick YMCA as a waitress.
She is survived by 2 daughters,Roberta Longerbeam of Brunswick and Hope
Cooper and son in law Matt and their 3 children Kiel, Amber and Ashley who live
in Sharpsburg, and 1 great grand daughter Kaedin Lily Cooper. She was preceeded
in death by her infant brother.
Yonnie enjoyed laughing and joking with anyone around. She was greatly
loved by her family and grand children.
A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, 3 East A Street,
Brunswick, MD. on Saturday, April 16 at 12:00 p.m.
Mr.
Andrew David Garman HM Class 2011
As
originally published on Tuesday, April 12 2011
Andrew David
Garman, age 18 of Jefferson, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 8, 2011. Born
on October 5, 1992 in Frederick, he is the son of David and Allison Garman of
Jefferson.
Andy was a member of Brunswick High School's senior class and National
Honor Society. He participated in Marching and Jazz Band playing mellophone and
trumpet, and BHS and All-County Concert Bands playing french horn on which he
was especially gifted. Theater productions drew Andy to the stage as an actor,
singer, set builder, backstage manager and musician in the pit orchestra. He
will be remembered for his natural portrayal of the boy next door in a leading
role for The 1980’s Musical. In four years of participation on the Academic
Team, he helped lead Brunswick to consistent remarkable finishes with his genius
for history, geography and general trivia. He planned to study history, music
and secondary education at McDaniel College or Shepherd University, hoping to
imitate two admired teachers, Mr. Nikirk and Mr. Glidewell.
Active in St Paul Lutheran Church, Andy participated in Camp Hope house
restorations, Hurricane Katrina cleanup, the puppet ministry, the SPY youth
group, and St Paul Brass ensemble. He set an example of faith, willing service
and joyful living.
The highpoint of Andy’s Boy Scouting career was celebrated on March 13th
2011 when he was presented the Eagle Scout award along with his best friend
Benji Smith. He joined Cub Scout Pack 1066 in 1999 and the Jefferson Ruritan
Club Boy Scout Troop 1066 in 2004. He earned Scouting’s God and Church religious
award. Andy was an accomplished outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, cycling,
hiking, backpacking and canoeing in locations all over the United States. He
climbed the 2nd highest peak in the lower USA, Mt Elbert, as an 11 year old. He
excelled at passing along his proficiency to those following him on the trail to
Eagle. For his Eagle Scout Project, Andy led 28 people in refurbishing the
Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock, overlooking Harpers Ferry, WV.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his brother, Daniel Garman,
maternal grandparents, William and Martha Dennis of Keedysville, paternal
grandmother Nora Garman of Crownsville and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is
preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Louis Garman. Andy lives on in and
for others through his choice to be an organ donor. He will be missed by his
girlfriend Ellen Roddy and his many little friends, for whom he was the ‘big
kid’ they eagerly ran to for playtime. Andy also will be missed for the
contagious enthusiasm he kindled within his circles of activity and his gift for
mentoring that blossomed with his proficiency as a musician, actor, scholar and
Scout.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Community
Foundation of Frederick County, 312 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701-5611
with memo line ’Andy Garman’, and indication of a specific organization Andy
enjoyed such as ‘Band’, ‘BSA’, ‘Drama’, ‘Mar-Lu-Ridge’, ‘St Paul’.
Visitation hours with family and friends is planned for Wednesday, April 13
at 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM at the Jefferson Community Center, 4603 Lander Road
Jefferson. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 4 PM at
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 33 E. Church St, Frederick. Rev. Katrina Holland
will officiate. A reception celebrating Andy's life will be held immediately
afterwards at Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville MD.
Arrangements conducted by the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home. Those wishing to
view and sign an online guest book may do so at www.keeney basford.com.
Ms.
Rosie Elizabeth Moss Class 1942
As originally published on Thursday, March 24 2011
Rosie Elizabeth Moss, 88, of Knoxville, MD passed away
on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick, MD.
She was born January 1, 1923 at Knoxville, MD and was the daughter of the
late Clarence E. Moss and Alice Stewart Moss.
She was a retired sales clerk with J. J. Newberry at Brunswick, MD.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church,
both of Knoxville, MD. She also was a member of Brunswick American Legion,
Brunswick Senior Center and a charter member of the Brunswick Volunteer
Ambulance Auxiliary
She is survived by one brother, Lenwood Calvin Moss of Frederick, MD; one niece,
Linda Lee Moss of Knoxville, MD; and one nephew, Thomas Edward Moss of
Hedgesville, WV.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Moss and Sarah Lucille
Bowings and two brothers, Clarence Moss and twin brother, Roland Moss.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the John T.
Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD with Pastor Jonathan
Davis officiating. Interment will be in Reformed Cemetery at Knoxville, MD.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the
services on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the Brunswick Ambulance Co., 200 West Potomac St.,
Brunswick, MD 21716.
Mr. James R. Webber, Sr. Class 1947
As originally published on Wednesday, March 23 2011
Mr. James R. Webber, Sr., 81, died at Blue Ridge Hospice Care in Winchester VA on March 19, 2011. James was born on September 27, 1929 in Yarrowsburg, MD to the late Russell Webber & Mary Jane Phillips Webber of Brunswick.
He worked on the caryard for the railroad in Brunswick, MD.
Surviving are his son James R. Webber, Jr. of Wardensville, WV, and 3 daughters – Brenda Anderson & husband Dee of Ranson WV, Teresa Wilt & husband David of Knoxville, MD and Sherry Webber of Frederick, MD; his loving friend and companion Anna Thornton; grandchildren Charity Webber, Angela Hill, Jeff Lake, Jason Hallar, Nick, Justin & Matt Wilt, Corey & Laurie Webber. He was preceded in death by 3 sons Larry, Mark & David Webber.
A memorial service will be held 11 AM Friday March 25, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, MD
Mrs.
Vivian Edwards (Hughes) Class 1951
As originally
published on Tuesday, March 15 2011
Vivian Edwards Hughes, 76, of
Pendleton, SC, formerly of Brunswick, MD passed away on December 19, 2010 at NHC
Health Care at Anderson, SC.
She was born January 26, 1934 at Garretts Mill, MD and
was the daughter of the late Kenneth B. Edwards, Sr. and Evelyn Badger Edwards.
She was a retired budget analyst with Fort Detrick Army Base at Frederick, MD.
She was of the Brethren faith.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Samuel R. Hughes, Jr. at home; one
daughter, Kelley Ann Hughes and husband, Dr. Stephen Foulger of Clemson, SC; one
sister, Shirley Buettner (Richard) of Ft. Myers, FL; two brothers, David Edwards
(Carmen) of Washington, DC and Frank Edwards (Sharon) of Morehead City, NC;
sister-in-law Agnes Edwards of Rohrersville, MD and two granddaughters, Camiell
and Isabell Foulger of Clemson, SC.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Tracey Leigh
Hughes and one brother, Kenneth Edwards, Jr.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM at
Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, US 340 at Halltown Road, Charles
Town/Harpers Ferry, WV with the Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Interment will be
in Brownsville Heights Cemetery at Brownsville, MD.
Mrs.
Nellie Frances Carey (Crone) Class 1936
As originally published on Tuesday, March 08 2011
Mrs. Nellie Frances Crone, 92, of Brunswick,
MD passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Vindobona Nursing Home at Braddock Heights, MD.
She was the wife of the Stanley Grove Crone who predeceased her in 1981.
She was the daughter of the late Lena Nuse Carey and
Sheley Carey.
Nellie attended Brunswick High School and later worked at Montgomery Ward
Department Store in Baltimore, MD.
Nellie was past member of Little Chapel Petersville, and of the Lutheran faith.
Nellie loved her flowers, animals, especially dogs, of which she once owned two
pekingese. She enjoyed crafts, reading, music and loved being around friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra L. Crone at
home; son, Dwight Crone and wife, Kathy of Knoxville; two grandchildren, Emily
Buri and husband, Jason of Washington, PA and Todd Crone of Knoxville; one
sister, Mattie Kelly of Port St. Lucie, FL; one brother, Jack E. Carey and wife,
Betty of Mt. Airy, MD; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow
Carey and Robert Carey and two sisters, Marie Carey Smith and Pauline Carey
Stine.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the
Union Cemetery at Lovettsville, VA with Pastor Amy Clark officiating.
The family will receive friends at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100
Petersville Rd., Brunswick, MD on Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM.
The family especially wants to thank all the wonderful
and caring people who took such good care her at FMH 4G, and the emergency room.
Also thanks to all the doctors, and friends who sent cards, flowers and hospital
visits when she was sick.
Mrs. Patti Kay Snoots Clark Class 1971
Mrs. Patti Kay Snoots Clark, 57, of Frederick, went peacefully home to her father in heaven, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Born May 11, 1953, in Frederick, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur Calvin and Juanita Janet Payne Snoots.
Mrs. Clark had been employed as a custodian with Frederick County Public Schools for 25 years. She was a loving mother, devoted friend and very devoted grandmother who especially enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed camping in Delaware.
Surviving is her loving companion, Glenn E. Rice of Frederick; two children, Brian Calvin Clark and fiancée Barbara Mulcahey of Frederick, and Dawn Kay Clark and fiancé Walter James Bennett of Union Bridge; three grandchildren, Brentt Michael Hahn, Kinzey Michelle Hahn and Lacey Ciara Bennett, all of Union Bridge; two stepgrandchildren, Kista Clagett of Hagerstown and Amanda Mulcahey of Frederick; a sister, Judy Diane Carey and husband David of Frederick; and nieces, Kristie Carey and Crystal Marsden. She will be sadly missed by close friends Ruth Oden and Barbara Mulcahey, both of Frederick.
Mrs. Clark is at Robert E. Dailey & Son Funeral Homes, P.A., 1201 N. Market St., Frederick, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 21, at the funeral home with the Rev. Wayne Hall, Locust Grove Church of the Brethren, officiating.
Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
Mr.
George Daniel Kehne
Class 1965
Originally published in the Frederick News-Post on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.
Mr. George Daniel Kehne, 62, of Leesburg, Va.,
died March 27, 2010, in INOVA Loudoun Hospital. Born on Oct. 28, 1947, in
Maryland, he was the son of Cameron and Alice Kehne.
He was predeceased by his father Cameron Kehne. He is survived by his wife,
Sharon Kehne of Leesburg, Va; mother, Alice Kehne of Brandywine, W.Va.; brother,
Cameron Kehne Jr. of Brandywine, W.Va.; two sisters, Nancy Sylvis of Myrtle
Beach, S.C., and Tracie Harmon of Brandywine, W.Va.; many nieces and nephews and
great-nieces and nephews
Anna Louise
Holder (Thompson)
(Sullivan) Class 1929
Anna Louise (Thompson) Sullivan,
98, formerly of Knoxville, Md., passed from this life to the next on Wednesday,
March 2, 2011, at the Homewood Retirement Center.
Born on April 2, 1912, she was the daughter of the late John William and Martha
Elizabeth (Holder) Thompson. Her husband, James F. Sullivan, preceded her in
death in 1996.
Mrs. Sullivan was a lifetime member of Brownsville
Church of the Brethren, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and
was a member of the kitchen committee.
She is survived by her son, Galen F. Sullivan and his wife, Carol, of
Boonsboro; her daughter, Sue Ann and her husband, William Utterback, of
Rohrersville; her four grandchildren, Bradley Utterback and his wife, Emily, of
Jefferson, Shane Utterback of Hagerstown, Paula and her husband, Paul
Rhoderick, of Beaver Creek, and Charlene and her husband, Adam McMillen, of
Pleasantville; and her six great-granchildren, Matthew and Colton Rhoderick,
Ian and Colin McMillen and Noah and Lilah Utterback. She is also survived by
many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Anna was
preceded in death by her infant daughter, Nancy Sullivan; her two sisters, Mary
Harris and Idell Holder; and her six brothers, Claggett, Orville, Claude,
Tilghman, Abner and Charles Thompson.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, March 5, 2011, at the Brownsville Church of the Brethren, 1911
Rohrersville Road in Brownsville. The Rev. Alan M. Smith will officiate. Burial
will follow in the Brownsville Cemetery.
Friends may visit beginning at noon on Friday, March
4, 2011, at the Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro,
where the family will be present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The family
will also receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on
Saturday.
Memorial donations may be made to Brownsville Church
of the Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Road, Brownsville, MD 21715.
Mrs. Dorothy
Irene Hill (Burch) Class 1931
As originally published on Thursday, February 24, 2011.
Dorothy Irene Burch, 96, of Hyattsville, formerly of
Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011 at Washington Adventist Hospital,
Takoma Park.
She was born Jan. 10, 1915, in Brunswick, and was the
daughter of the late Bernard Hill and Flossie Albert Hill.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara A. Dickinson and husband Harry; four
grandchildren, Kelly Fields and husband Skip, Kristen Rodgers and husband Max,
Karen Minton and husband Kenny, and Michael Dickinson and wife Pam; six
great-grandchildren, John and Kate Fields, Ashley, Amber and Kenny Minton and
Olivia Dickinson; three sisters-in-law, Frances Shumaker, Alice Hill and Jackie
Ebersole; one brother-in-law, Bernard Burch; and family friends, Dorothy and
Calvin Thomas and Thomas Sadler.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,
Raymond O. Burch; and her son, James R. Burch.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at John T. Williams Funeral
Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with Pastor Noni Sigler officiating.
Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours
prior to the services.
Memorials may be made to Children's National Medical
Center, 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20010
Mr. Albert Cecil Conner
Class 1968
As
originally published on Thursday, February 24, 2011.
Albert Cecil Conner, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Brunswick,
went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, after an extended
illness.
Born Aug. 19,
1950, he was the son of the late Carleta Clide Conner and Betty Lee
Conner-Harrison.
Mr. Conner is survived by a son, Paul Edward Conner; a daughter, Dawn Renee
Johnson; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Donald Ray
Conner of Tampa, and Carlis Clide Conner of Lost River, W.Va.; two sisters,
Barbara Ann Kaetzel of New Market, and Isla Rae Fleming of Sneads Ferry, N.C.;
and six nieces and nephews and their six children.
Last, but far from least, Mr. Conner is survived by
his devoted sister-in-law, Diane Kowalczyk, who was Mr. Conner's full-time
caregiver over the past 13 years. Ms. Kowalczyk has been a blessing to the
entire family in her loving kindness and self sacrifice to Mr. Conner's
well-being during his long illness.
Mr. Conner will be laid to rest in Brunswick Heights
Cemetery. Viewing and funeral services will be held at John T. Williams Funeral
Home in Brunswick. Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, and
funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Family and friends
will be received at the Green Country Inn, 620 Souder Road, immediately
following the interment at the cemetery.
Mr.
John William Eury Class 1964
As originally
published on Thursday, February 17, 2011.
Mr. John William Eury, 64, of Brunswick,
died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at his home. He was the husband of Dorothy
Claar-Eury for 33 years. Born Oct. 2, 1946, he was the son of the late William
H. Eury and Kathleen I. Eury Getz.
He was a 1964 graduate of Brunswick High School. He
served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 to 1970. A Vietnam veteran, he was
awarded the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, National Defense
and Good Conduct medals. His unit was also awarded the Presidential Unit
Citation. He was a member of AARP, VFW Post 1936 of Hagerstown, Hagerstown FOE
and AMVETS Post 10. He was an active member of Faith Baptist Church of
Knoxville and served as an usher and on the building and grounds committees. At
the time of his death, he was employed at Clark Welding of Frederick.
Surviving besides his wife are daughters, Amy Yingling
and family of Hollidaysburg, Pa., and Vickie Grams and family of Burkittsville;
sons Fred Cubberly and family of Dover, Pa., Kenneth Cubberly and family of
Marlow, W.Va., Michael Cubberly and family of Battle Creek, Mich., and Johnny
Belinda Hann and family of W.Va.; 14 grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Wayne and family of
Hagerstown; and a large extended family and dear friends at Faith Baptist
Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Eury-Parseley.
Friends will be received at Faith Baptist Church, 2212
Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, Feb. 18, where
funeral services will begin at noon, with Pastor Edward Jordan officiating.
Interment, with military honors, will be in Grace Reformed Church Cemetery,
Knoxville.
Bearers will be William Claar, Herman Claar, Aaron
Tyeryar, Gary Balty, Jequan Jackson and Denny Snyder. In lieu of flowers, a
donation plate will be available at the church
Mr. Charles
Edward 'Eddie' Weddle Class
1978
As originally published on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.
Charles Edward "Eddie" Weddle, 50, of Knoxville,
passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. He was born Oct. 5, 1960, in Brunswick.
He resided in and around Brunswick his entire life and
was a 1978 graduate of Brunswick High School. He was a dedicated husband of 25
years and a loving father, providing a wonderful role model for his four
children. He spent his career as a car repairman for the railroad, and received
an Amtrak service award for his 20 years of employment with the company. He was
an avid fan of the Maryland Terrapins basketball and football teams.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Weddle; children,
Andrew, Melanie, Kristen and Casey, all of Knoxville; mother, Catherine Weddle
of Brunswick; brothers, Danny Weddle and Kevin Weddle of Brunswick; and many
other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl
'Buck' Weddle.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 27, at Stauffer Funeral Homes, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at St. Mary's
Catholic Church in Petersville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory
of Mr. Weddle may be made to the University of Maryland Hospital for Children.
Mail checks to UMMS Foundation, 110 S. Paca St., Ninth Floor, Baltimore, MD
21201.
Thomas
Daniel 'Dan' Lutman Class
1952
As originally published on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.
Thomas Daniel "Dan" Lutman, 76, of Lovettsville,
Va., died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at home after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Born Tuesday, May 1, 1934, in Frederick, he was the
son of the late William Claude Lutman and the late Sarah Virginia Vanpelt. Dan
was raised in Brunswick and was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of
1952. In 1955, he married his wife of 55 years, Adelaide "Tillie"
Enfield Lutman. He also completed training as a diesel mechanic in 1955 in St.
Louis, Mo. Upon completing his training, he was employed by the Frederick Motor
Co. in Frederick until he was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1956. He served two
years active duty overseas in France. Upon his return to the states, he
returned to work for the Frederick Motor Co.
In 1960, he left the Frederick Motor Co. to take over
managing the family farm in Lovettsville, following the death of his brother,
William David Lutman.
In 1971, he returned to his chosen profession as a truck mechanic fulltime when
he went to work for Loudoun Truck Center in Purcellville, Va., while continuing
to maintain the family farm. During his 11-year career at Loudoun Truck, he
progressed to shop foreman. In 1982, he went to work for Sheets Wholesale Inc.
in Sterling, Va., maintaining a fleet of 25 vehicles until his retirement in 1999.
Dan had a love of restoring and showing antique trucks and tractors. He was a
member of the American Truck Historical Society.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons,
Tommy Lutman and daughter-in-law Sue of Lovettsville, and Jeff Lutman and
daughter-in-law Kathy of Lovettsville; his daughter, Sara "Sally"
Harver and son-in-law Barry of Aspers, Pa.; three grandchildren, Jackie, Ryan
and Chris; one great-grandchild, William; two nieces; and a nephew.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan.
28, at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 11791 Mountain Road, Lovettsville.
Pastor Lee Crosby will officiate. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet United
Methodist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at
Brown-Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 34 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville.
Mrs. Evelyn
Wright George Class 1936
As originally published on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.
Evelyn Wright George passed away on
Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, in Frederick. Evelyn was born on March 30, 1919, to John
Samuel Wright and Clara Frye Wright. Her childhood was spent in Brunswick, with
her parents and a sister, Louise Wright Cooper. She attended elementary school
and graduated from Brunswick High School in the Class of 1936.
Evelyn was a devoted Sunday school teacher in the New
Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Lovettsville for many years. Many people will
remember her as a fixture in the Lovettsville Post Office, where she served as
clerk and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1985.
She leaves her son, William Jr.; nephews, Raymond Lee Cooper, David Peacock,
Jimmy Peacock; and a niece, Nancy Peacock Smith. Also her sister in law,
Virginia George Peacock. She is also remembered by her friend and roommate at
North Hampton Manor, Juanita Linger.
She was predeceased by her husband, William Ashton
George in 1977.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the Brown/Loudoun Funeral
Chapel, 34 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville, VA 20180. A funeral service will be held
at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in her beloved church, New Jerusalem Lutheran
Church, 12942 Lutheran Church Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180.
Interment will follow in the adjoining Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to New Jerusalem
Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or to Lovettsville Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 123,
Lovettsville, VA 20180.
Miss C.
Elizabeth 'Betty' McCaffrey Teacher
As originally published on Friday, January 21, 2011.
C. Elizabeth "Betty" McCaffrey, 91, of Frederick,
died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, after suffering a
stroke at her home.
Born in Frederick, on Nov. 18, 1919, she was the
eldest of three daughters of the late Bernard Elmer and Mary Elizabeth Engle
McCaffrey.
Betty attended St. John's Literary Institute on Second Street and earned her
Bachelor's degree at St. Joseph College in Emmitsburg. She continued her
studies at Western Maryland College in Westminster, earning a master's degree.
Betty was a dedicated schoolteacher for several
decades in Frederick County Public Schools at Brunswick, Middletown and Gov.
Thomas Johnson high schools. After her retirement from the county, she then
taught at Prospect Hall and was a literacy volunteer at the library. As a
lifelong member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, she proudly
served her church in many capacities over the years. Among them, she was an
active member of the church choir, the Catholic Daughters of America, and the
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Betty always kept herself busy with projects,
activities, and travel. Playing her Silver '23 Conn saxophone, she was the
driving force behind, and an active member in, a local jazz band. She enjoyed
playing tennis and then golf for many years and was also an avid card player.
She was proud to display her map of states that adorned her refrigerator door;
there were only a few states to which she had not traveled. Betty was a proud
American making sure to vote in every election. Visits from her former students
and friends in the later years buoyed her spirits; she would recount these
visits to each of her nieces and nephews during their frequent phone
conversations.
Family meant the world to Betty. Every holiday
throughout the year was shared with her sisters and their families. She treated
her 10 nieces and nephews as her own children, attending every noteworthy
event, graduation and crab feast until she was unable to do so. Her legacy of
service, sacrifice and faith will be long-remembered.
And it is those family members who survive, and will
dearly miss, her: one sister, Mary Jane O'Leary and husband Frank of
Charlottesville, Va.; a brother-in-law, Richard O'Connor of Frederick; and
those 10 nieces and nephews, Kathleen Graf and husband, Chuck, and Michael
O'Leary, all of Baltimore, Dennis O'Leary and wife Leslie, Mary O'Leary, and
Margaret Maupin and husband Mike, all of Charlottesville, Va., John O'Connor
and wife Martha, of Webster, N.Y., Ann VonHagel and husband, Ed, of Arlington,
Va., Stephen O'Connor and Michael O'Connor and wife Tammy, all of Frederick,
and Richard O'Connor of West Orange, N.J. Also surviving are many great-nieces,
great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Ann
McCaffrey O'Connor; one great-nephew; and one great-niece.
The family would like to acknowledge with appreciation the many kindnesses of
her longtime neighbors Bob and Kay Morrow and Walter Clem Jr. Their assistance
and attention enabled her to maintain her independence at home, which was
something she greatly valued.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9
p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at Keeney and Basford, P.A. Funeral Home, 106 E. Church
St., Frederick. Rosary will be said at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at St. John
the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 116 E. Second St., Frederick. The Rev.
Edward Storck, cousin of the deceased, will be the celebrant. Interment will
follow in St. John's Cemetery, Frederick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
in her memory to St. John's Cemetery, 112 E. Second St., Frederick, MD 21701;
St. John's Regional School, 8414 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702; or St.
John's Prep School, 889 Butterfly Lane, Frederick, MD 21703
Mr. Gary Lee
Cooper Class 1956
As originally published on Friday, December 24, 2010.
Gary Lee Cooper, 72, of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at Vindobona Nursing Home at Braddock Heights.
He was born Dec. 3, 1938, in Washington, and was the son of Dennis Lee Cooper of Rosemont and the late Mary Loretta Crabill Cooper.
He was a retired conductor with the CSX Railroad in Brunswick.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Gary was a life member of the Brunswick Fire Department and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1582 in Brunswick.
He is survived by five sons, Timothy E. Clark, Mark Cooper and family, Joseph Cooper and family, and Jeff Cooper and family, all of Brunswick, and Mike Cooper and family of Sharpsburg; one sister, Crystal Cooper Loss and husband Mike of Rosemont; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Clark Cooper; and one brother, Gerald Cooper.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday,
Dec. 28, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the funeral home. The
Rev. Amy Clark will officiate.
Interment will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery at
Brownsville.
Mr. Donald
Eugene Lerch Class 1986
As originally
published on Wednesday, November 10, 2010.
Donald Eugene Lerch, 42, of Los Angeles, Calif., and
formerly of Brunswick, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
Born May 1, 1968, in Frederick, he was the son of
Genia Hess Bohrer and the late Wesley Eugene Lerch; and stepson of Marshall
Bohrer. He graduated from Brunswick High School, class of 1986, having enlisted
in the U.S. Marine Corps prior to graduation. He served four years on active
duty in the Marine Corps, and after his honorable discharge, earned
certification as a computer engineer. He loved long fishing trips and was also
an avid computer gamer.
In addition to his parents, Marshall and Genia Hess
Bohrer, of Brunswick, Donald is survived by a son, Jamie Lee Rankin of Georgia;
three daughters, Aleta Anne Lerch, Catherine Genia Lerch and Sara Elizabeth
Lerch, all of California; sister, Staci Michelle Nininger of Frederick;
brother, Brian Woodrow Bohrer of Shannondale, W.Va.; sister, Crystal Ann
Morison of Ironton, Mo.; brother, Kevin Eugene Lerch of Knoxville; and several
nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 13, at Chapel Mausoleum of Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 U.S. 15 North,
Frederick. Pastor Kim Kesecker, spiritual formation pastor of Frederick
Christian Fellowship, will officiate. Following the memorial service, committal
with military honors will take place in the Garden of Devotion at Resthaven.
William King "Elbo"
Palmer HM Class 1945
DEC. 18, 1927-OCT., 16, 2010
McDOWELL, Va. -
William King "Elbo" Palmer, 82, of 151 Bull Pasture River Road in
McDowell, Va., died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at the University of Virginia
Hospital.
Born Dec. 18, 1927, in Brunswick, Md., he was the son
of the late Vincent Palmer and Mary King Palmer.
He was a longtime resident of Middletown Valley in Frederick County, Md.
Mr. Palmer was a World War II veteran, having served
in the U.S. Navy.
He retired as a yard master and train master after completing 44 years of
service with the B&O Railroad.
He loved to travel out west with his wife, and loved
working in his woodshop making furniture and crafts.
He was a member of Hiner Church of the Brethren in McDowell, where he was a
member of the Helping Hands Group.
He was preceded in death by one brother, James V.
Palmer.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Martha Palmer; two daughters, Sherry
Bunyard and husband, Jim, of Waynesboro, and Marsha Ward and husband, Carl, of
Page, Ariz.; one son, Earl Palmer and significant other, Kim Moretz, of
Hedgesville, W.Va.; two brothers, Charles Rau of Durham, N.C., and Robert Rau
of Corpus Christi, Texas; a great companion, Bob Baucom of Durham, N.C.; seven
grandchildren, Robin Vance of Hagerstown, Md., Cindy Thomas of Mineral Wells,
Texas, Gene Lakin of New Cumberland, Pa., Patty Black of Waynesboro, Sean
Palmer of Park City, Utah, Christian Palmer of Hagerstown and Brendan Palmer of
Hagerstown; four great-grandchildren, Sam and Nick Vance, and Xavier and Isaiah
Black; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be
Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at noon at Hiner Church of the Brethren, McDowell.
At Elbo's request, his ashes will be spread at Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado, a
spot he dearly loved.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hiner Church of
the Brethren, 85 Hiner Church Road, McDowell, VA 24458.
McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Mr. James
Randy Morsberger Class 1979
As originally published on Friday, October 15, 2010.
Mr. James Randy Morsberger, 49, of Brunswick, passed away on
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Georgetown University.
Born Sept. 11, 1961, in Charles Town, W.Va., he was
the son of the late Douglas Morsberger and Darlene Stull Morsberger of
Brunswick and her friend, Calvin Heflin.
He was a loader operator at Maryland Environmental Services for the past 17
years.
Randy was a 1979 graduate of Brunswick High School. He
was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and served as a trustee for
the Eagles Aerie 1136 all in Brunswick.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two children, Jessica Hrouda
and husband Andrew of Charles Town and Jared Morsberger of Brunswick; his
granddaughter, Abigail Hrouda. He will be remembered by his fianc?e, Vickie
Blizzard of Brunswick and her children, Alicia Carey and Angela Naylor and
their children, Blake Carey, Dominick and Brandon Naylor; his two brothers,
Michael and Kenneth Morsberger; and a special friend, Tim Combie. He will also
be remembered by his many friends, extended family and co-workers.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at
Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Funeral services will be
held 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the funeral home; the Rev. Noni Sigler will
officiate.
Mr. Claude
Bruce Porter Class 1947
As originally published on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
Mr.
Claude Bruce Porter, 81, formerly of Brunswick, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010,
at Kline Hospice House after an extended illness. He was the husband of the
late Nancy Marie Schmidt Porter, who died Jan. 2, 2001.
Born June 28, 1929, in Brunswick, he was a son of the
late Claude H. Porter and Louise V. Porter.
Bruce, as he was known to all, was a lifelong resident of Brunswick. He
attended Brunswick schools, graduating from Brunswick High School in 1947.
After graduation, he started working as a clerk at the Bank of Brunswick, where
he spent the next 47 years, retiring in 1994 as executive vice president. He
was one of the last small-town community bankers.
He was an active member of the Brunswick community
during his life. He was a life-long member of the First United (now New Hope
United) Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir. He was an amateur pilot,
a member of the Civil Air Patrol and one of the founding members of the
Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance Co. in 1958. He was also a member of the
Brunswick Lions Club and the Moose Lodge. In 1992, Bruce was recognized as one
of Brunswick's Honored Citizens in the Brunswick Citizen.
Bruce loved sports, especially football. He was an
avid fan of the Washington Redskins, in good times and bad, since his youth. In
the mid-1960s, he was part of a group of local businessmen and civic leaders
who formed a committee to establish a football program at Brunswick High
School. Their successful efforts brought football to Brunswick High School and
he was an active member of the BHS Football Boosters program. He eventually saw
his youngest son, Neil, play for, and later become an assistant coach with, the
Railroaders. Bruce supported other local youth sports, umpiring Little League
baseball games for many years. Bruce also enjoyed bowling, participating for
many years in local leagues in Brunswick.
After his wife's death in 2001 and due to declining
health, he became a resident of Heartfields Assisted Living in Walkersville for
eight years. He spent the last year of his life as a resident of Citizens
Nursing Home in Frederick. During his time at Heartfields, he discovered a talent
for painting. He painted numerous landscapes that he enjoyed giving to family
and friends. His paintings also won several awards over the years at The Great
Frederick Fair.
In addition to his parents and his wife, to whom he
was married for 51 years, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tina
Louise Porter, in 1958.
Surviving are four children, Kenneth A. Porter of North Carolina, Vicki
Fleetwood of Brunswick, Michele Miller of Middletown and Neil E. Porter of
Brunswick; six grandchildren, Amy Porter of Frederick, Brad Porter of North
Carolina, Lia Woodruff and Loren Crispell of Brunswick, and Ashlyn and Alaina
Miller of Middletown; two great-grandchildren, Brody Crispell and Cade Woodruff
of Brunswick; brother, Gary Porter of Harrisonburg, Va.; and aunt, Norma Knepp
of Columbus, Ohio.
Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday,
Sept. 26, at Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St.,
Frederick, and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the
funeral home. Pastors Katie Bishop and Noni Sigler will officiate. Interment
will immediately follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
Mrs. Melissa "Missy"
Danner Ross Class 1976
As originally published on Wednesday, September 15, 2010.
Melissa,
52, completed her earthly life Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, gently going to sleep
in her husband's arms. She was born May 13, 1958, in Charleston, W.Va., the
daughter of the late Mary Irene Sowers Danner and the late Donald Lewis Danner.
She was the wife of Norman, her loving partner, mate and best friend for more
than 27 years. Together they lived their lives to the fullest each day while
sharing many wonderful journeys and experiences.
She grew up on Rosemont Drive, outside of Brunswick.
Melissa graduated from Brunswick High School and from Eastern Mennonite
University with a B.S. in nursing. She was a gifted and talented nurse,
practicing for more than 28 years. She began her career at Frederick Memorial
Hospital in 1981, where she met her beloved Norman. Following their marriage in
1984, they moved to Delray Beach, Fla., where she worked at Boca Raton
Community Hospital for 10 years. They then moved to Charleston, S.C., where she
continued hospital nursing for 13 years. Most of her nursing career was in
intermediate cardiac care. Her personal reward, skill in and love of nursing
was focused on caring for her patients and fellow staff with her gentle touch
and calming being.
Returning to Frederick, she went back to FMH, working
in the peri-operative area. The support she received from her nursing teams was
phenomenal. Working allowed Missy to be fulfilled in the ability to continue
her profession of helping and caring for others, while on her own cancer
journey.
Missy had a basic creed, "Do no harm, do good,
and stay in love with God." She chose to live with cancer and not let it
define her life. Missy loved to meet and accept people, decorate and manage the
homes she and Norm shared, love her family and friends, and always, always to
care for her Norm.
Missy was raised in the Christian faith starting in
the Church of the Brethren, graduating from a Mennonite University, worshiping
in the Episcopal Church with her husband, and finally finding a home at Brook
Hill United Methodist Church. Missy had a deep and abiding love for the Lord
Jesus, sharing that relationship with all around her. Her church, community,
work and families meant so much to her.
In addition to her loving husband, Norman, she is
survived by three sisters and their spouses, Vanessa and Byron Guyton of
Burkittsville, Marty and Richard Gue of Frederick, and Beth and Phil Guyton of
Myersville. Other family includes brother-in-law, Michael, and Ann Ross of Bar
Harbor, Maine, and sister-in law, Claudia, and Dave Overway, of Panama City,
Fla. Missy also has numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She
found great joy in sending and receiving cards, notes and e-mails, with a
Christmas, friend and birthday list of more than 400 people.
Her family wishes to extend a special thanks to Kanan
Hudhud and all the staff at the Cancer Care Center for their excellent care and
support. Additionally, many members of the FMH staff, members of the Brook Hill
Church, her former school- mates, fellow nurses, neighbors and care givers
greatly touched her heart.
There will be a celebration of her life and death at 2
p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs
Road, Frederick. The Rev. Linda Warhime will officiate. Please dress in the
manner in which you knew Missy. Those wishing to honor Missy's spirit, life and
love are encouraged to do so by contributing to a scholarship fund for nursing
students named in her honor. Charitable donations marked "Melissa Ross,
RN" can be sent c/o The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 312 E.
Church St., Frederick, MD 21701.
Interment with immediate family will be at Pleasant
View Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Burkittsville, and at Ledgelawn Cemetery,
Bar Harbor, Maine, with additional ashes cast gently over the water.
Mrs. Margo L.
Cannon (Smith) Class 1957
As originally published on Saturday, August 28, 2010.
Margo L. Smith, 71, of Rosemont, died peacefully at her home
on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.
She was born May 24, 1939, in Brunswick, and was the
daughter of the late Roy Benjamin Cannon and Margaret Green Cannon.
Margo was a lifelong resident of the Brunswick area and a member of Faith
Baptist Church at Knoxville. She was a graduate of Brunswick High School and a
member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 96.
Margo retired from mortgage banking.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gilmer Smith; one daughter, Cheryl
Reynold; one grandson, Rob Mercer and fiancée Mary Giuliani; one
great-grandson, Austin Mercer; and two extremely special friends, Bobby Stoian
and Mary Jo Brown.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at John
T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick; the Rev. Edward
Jordan will officiate. Interment will be in Union Cemetery at Lovettsville, Va.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Margaret
Rebecca Keenan (Spurrier) Class 1937
As originally published on Thursday, August 26, 2010.
Margaret Rebecca Spurrier, 90, of Brunswick, died Tuesday,
Aug. 24, 2010, at Vindobona Nursing Home, Braddock Heights.
She was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Brunswick, where she
lived all her life, and was the daughter of the late Jacob Keenan and Jessie
Powers Keenan.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick since May 5,
1929. She taught the adult Bible class for many years.
She was a graduate of Brunswick High School and
Shepherd College and a retired elementary school teacher in Frederick County.
She was a charter member of the Brunswick Lioness Club, Order of the Eastern
Star, Pythian Sisters and the Potomac Foundation.
She is survived by her husband, Edward H. Spurrier,
whom she married Dec. 24, 1939; three sons, Michael K. Spurrier and wife, Pat,
of Bowie, Edward L. Spurrier and wife, Shirley, of Rosemont and Steven H.
Spurrier of Brunswick; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at
John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. The Rev. Katie
Bishop and Pastor Noni Sigler will officiate. Interment will be in Park Heights
Cemetery in Brunswick.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at the funeral home. For the convenience of friends, the
funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Frederick Union Rescue Mission, Attn: Tommy
Scaggs, P.O. Box 3389, Frederick, MD 21705 or to the American Cancer Society,
Frederick County Chapter, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
Mrs. Lydia
Lane Will Shewbridge Secretary
to Principal
As
originally published on Friday, August 13, 2010.
Lydia
Lane Will Shewbridge, 88, a resident of Salisbury since 1988, died peacefully
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Gilmour M. and Lena
Frank Will, and was born Aug. 31, 1921, in Harrisonburg, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V.
Shewbridge, who died in 1983. She is survived by their daughter, Diane Lane and
her husband, Wayne V. Shaff, of Salisbury. Lydia was the last surviving member
of her immediate family, being preceded in death by her parents; her older
brother, Gilmour M. Will Jr., who was killed in action in World War II; and her
younger brother Raymond, who died in 1993. She is survived by a number of
cousins in Rockingham and Shenandoah counties of Virginia.
Lydia Lane was a 1939 graduate of Harrisonburg High
School and attended First Methodist Church in the city. In late 1939, the
family moved to Brunswick, after which she graduated from Strayer's Business
College and attended the Stenographic Institute, both in Washington. During
World War II she was employed as a court reporter/secretary for the U.S. State
Department in the legal department of the Secretary of State, Cordell Hull.
She married and made her home in Brunswick. In the
early 1950s, she began work as secretary to the principal at Brunswick High
School. Her tenure was long, 28 years, and she is lovingly remembered by
many students. She transferred to the central office of the Frederick County
Board of Education, retiring in 1982.
In the summer of 1984, she began work at Frederick
Community College and continued until she moved to Salisbury.
In Brunswick, Lydia Lane was a member of the former First United Methodist
Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, a 50-year member of Brunswick Chapter 97
Order of the Eastern Star, (now functioning in Frederick), and an honorary
member of the Brunswick High School Alumni Association. At the Ali Ghan Shrine
Temple in Cumberland, she became a member of the Daughter of the Nile. She
belonged to the Business and Professional Women's Association in Frederick.
In August 1988, she moved to Salisbury to be near her
daughter and son-in-law. Lydia Lane had enjoyed membership at Bethesda United
Methodist Church, where she chaired Circle Elizabeth for six years. She was a
former board member of the Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion Historical Society
and a member of Wicomico County Republican Women's Club.
Lydia Lane will be remembered by many in the Salisbury
area and by dear friends, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Brown of Sebring, Fla.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 14, at Holloway Funeral Home, where friends may call one hour prior to the
service. The Rev. Dale Vroman will officiate. There also will be a memorial
service held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Eackles-Spencer & Norton
Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Arrangements are by Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow
Hill Road, Salisbury. To send condolences to the family, visit HollowayFH.com.
Arrangements in West Virginia are by Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home.
To send condolences, visit EacklesSpencerFuneralHome.com.
Mrs. Blanche
Brawner Slaughter Nelson Class 1944
As originally published on Tuesday, August 10, 2010.
Mrs. Blanche Virginia Brawner
Slaughter Nelson, 83, of Charles Town, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on
Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at her home. She was the wife of the late Strand Scott
Nelson.
Born Aug. 6, 1927, in Brunswick, she was the daughter
of the late Ferris Dotridge Sr. and Ellan Shultz Cannon Brawner.
Mrs. Nelson was a member of the Pleasantville Church of God. She was a graduate
of Brunswick High School. Blanche was the owner of Mostly Country in Harpers
Ferry, W.Va., where many of her paintings were displayed and sold. She was a
loving wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her family, her
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her dogs, Sadie and Nellie. She was a
wonderful homemaker. Her passion in life other than her family was painting,
cooking and baking pies for family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Linda Snider and
husband, Irvin F., of New Oxford, Pa., Deborah Mason-Rooney and husband, John
M., of Frederick, Stephen F. Slaughter and wife, Cathy, of Middletown, and
Larry G. Slaughter of Charles Town, W.Va.; grandchildren, Laura Slaughter, Mary
Slaughter, Michael Slaughter and wife, Julie, Erica Rutters and husband, Bryan,
Jessica Storm and husband, Joey, Chris Snider, Stephen W. Mason and wife,
Abbey, Meghan Rooney, Stephanie Hausler and husband, Shane, Andrew Slaughter
and wife, Stephanie, Rebecca Boyer and husband, Jerome; great-grandchildren,
John and Kristin Slaughter, Chloe, Laurel and Ivy Rutters, Isla Storm, Peyton
Mason, Emma and Grant Hausler, Owen and Natalie Slaughter, Chase, Cody and Anna
Boyer; and her daughter-in-law, Lorna Slaughter. She was preceded in death by a
son, Gary R. Slaughter; a granddaughter, Sarah D. Thompson; her brothers,
William, John, Ferris Dotridge Jr., Jack and Dennis Brawner; and a sister,
Doris B. Wilt.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 11, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Funeral
service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, from Pleasantville Church of
God, 928 Harpers Ferry Road, Knoxville. Interment will be at Brownsville
Cemetery
Mrs. Celeste Evelyn (Everhart)
Hildebrand Class 1933
As originally published on Thursday, July 29, 2010.
Mrs. Celeste Evelyn Hildebrand, 95,
of Middletown, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Vindobona Nursing Home in
Braddock Heights. She was the wife of Luther Harold "Jack"
Hildebrand, who died Sept. 20, 1972.
Born Sept. 13, 1914, near Jefferson, she was a
daughter of the late Roy Eugene and Ruth Evelyn Pfeifer Everhart.
She was employed with Woolco Department Store in Frederick for many years. Mrs.
Hildebrand was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Burkitts-ville;
had served on the church council; was treasurer of the Sunday school; and had
served as treasurer of the Gleaner's Class of the Sunday school. She was the
leader of the Petersville 4-H club for 25 years and was a former member of the
Jefferson Grange.
She was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of
1933. She also cared for the elderly for many years.
She is survived by one daughter, Lois E. Shank and husband, Donald, of Middletown;
two grandsons, Jerry E. Shank and wife, Teresa, of Monrovia, and Ronald E.
Shank and wife, Jennifer, of Middletown; seven great-grandchildren, Tiffany,
Katie, Janelle, Brooke, Taylor, Tara and Chase; and two sisters, Cleta Ahalt of
Middletown and Jean Axline of Middletown.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 1, at Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, from St. Paul's
Lutheran Church, Burkittsville. There will also be a viewing one hour prior to
the church service Monday. The Rev. Kimberly Nunberg will officiate.
Interment will be made in Zion Lutheran Cemetery,
Middletown.
Mrs. Dana
Michelle Moore (Hawes) Class 1985
As originally published on Tuesday, July 27, 2010.
Mrs.
Dana Michelle (Moore) Hawes, 42, of Brunswick, died Saturday, July 24, 2010, at
Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dana remained courageous and held a positive
outlook throughout her eight years with breast cancer.
She is survived by her husband of 15 years, George F.
Hawes III; and her daughters, Kendra P. and Kaitlin C. Hawes, whom she
cherished. She loved to watch them dance and swim.
Dana was born July 26, 1967, in Frederick, the daughter of Dennis Eugene
and Gloria Hines Moore of Brunswick.
She was a member of the Brownsville Church of
the Brethren. Dana retired in 2009 after 24 years of service with USAMRMC at
Fort Detrick. Dana was a graduate of Brunswick High School, Class of 1985. She
enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a sports enthusiast
and a fan of the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Redskins. Dana was an
avid bowler on teams at Fort Detrick.
Surviving in addition to her husband, daughters and
parents are two sisters, Dawn Petruzzello and husband, Steve, of Frederick, and
Danielle Clary and husband, George "Bubba" Clary, of Brunswick; and
mother and father-in-law, Hypatia G. and George F. Hawes Jr. of Lovettsville,
Va. She was the aunt of Erika Clary, Andrew Clary and Alaina Petruzzello, who
she enjoyed spending time with and was like a second mother to. Dana loved her
dogs, Tug and Ripken, and her cat, Durango. She is also survived by many aunts,
uncles, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her maternal
grandparents, Ruth and Gorman Hines; and paternal grandparents, Fred Moore and
Anna Lee (Moore) Kidwiler.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 28, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Services
will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Brownsville Church of the Brethren, 1911
Rohrersville Road, Brownsville, with the Rev. Alan Smith officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment in Lovettsville
Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen, MD
affiliate, 200 E. Joppa Road, Suite 407, Towson, MD 21286 or Brunswick
Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Co., 200 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716.
Mrs. Emma Copeland
(Axline) Class 1938
As originally published on Wednesday, July 21, 2010.
Mrs. Emma Copeland Axline, 88, of Brunswick, passed
away Monday, July 19, 2010. She was the wife of the late Warren Axline, who
passed away in 1998.
Born July 21, 1921, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Rose
Copeland Barton and James Copeland.
She was a graduate of Brunswick High School,
class of 1938, and a graduate of Strayer Business College in Washington.
She worked for 21 years for the federal government and retired in 1982
from the National Bureau of Standards in Gaithersburg.
Emma was a devoted mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She loved shopping, traveling, cruising and visiting with
family at their vacation home in Florida.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church of
Brunswick.
Emma was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Frederick Chapter 79, Daughters
of the Nile Re Temple 118 in Cumberland, American Legion Auxiliary 96 in
Brunswick, Order of the Eagles 1136 in Brunswick, Women of the Moose 660 in Brunswick
and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW 10421 in Brunswick.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Bolen and
husband, Jack, of Rosemont; two grandchildren, Brian Bolen and wife, Karen, and
Leslie Gum and husband, Jason; a great-granddaughter, Lauren Bolen; and a
great-grandson, Landon Gum. She will also be remembered by her special friends,
Jane Ramey, Wanda Zombro, Blondena Good, Marilyn Barnhouse, Mildred Miller and
Ursula Schneider. Emma enjoyed meeting friends for breakfast almost daily.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave.,
Brunswick. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, at Stauffer
Funeral Home in Brunswick with Pastor Noni Sigler officiating.
Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
Mrs. Frances 'Tannie' Louise Thompson
(Lucas) Class 1940
As originally
published on Tuesday, July 6, 2010.
Frances "Tannie" Louise Lucas, 88, of Brunswick, died
Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center,
Frederick.
She was born Nov. 24, 1921, in Washington County, and was the daughter of the
late Clagglett Thompson and Grace Barger Thompson.
She was a retired seamstress with H.L. Hartz at
Brunswick.
She was a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethren, Roundhouse Eight
Square Dancing Club and enjoyed camping in Stanley, Va.
She is survived by one son, Ray Lucas Jr. and wife,
Linda, of Frederick; one sister, Libby Brust, of Rohrersville, Md.; two
brothers, Raymond Thompson and Jesse Thompson, both of Brunswick; two
granddaughters, Angela McCormick and husband, Dave, of Knoxville, and Lesley
Quesada and husband, Bernie, of Waynesboro, Pa.; five great grandchildren, Caitlin,
Conor, Joseph, Sam and Clementine.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray E. Lucas
Sr., and a sister, Betty Jane Cooper.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 8, at the Brownsville Church
of the Brethren with the Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Interment will be in the
Brownsville Heights Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bernie Quesada, Dave
McCormick, Charlie Smith, Claggie Thompson, Joey Thompson, Dale Jones and
William Jones.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday,
July 7, at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick.
For the convenience of friends and family, the funeral home will be open
Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.
Mr.
George David Arnold Class 1940
As originally published on Thursday, June 10, 2010.
George David Arnold, 86, of Frederick, died Tuesday, June 8,
2010, at Vindobona Nursing Home, Braddock Heights. He was the husband of Regina
Zecher Arnold. They were married Dec. 28, 1946, and celebrated 63 years of
marriage.
Born Aug. 15, 1923, in Knoxville, he was the son of
the late David J. and Clara Wiles Arnold. He was a 1940 graduate of Brunswick
High School and attended Strayer Business College. Mr. Arnold farmed in the
Brunswick and Jefferson areas for many years and was a past director of the
Brunswick Co-Op. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Burkittsville.
Surviving in addition to his wife are four sons, David
F. Arnold of Mount Airy and Kathleen Arnold, Michael Z. Arnold of Frederick,
Richard L. Arnold and Sally of Middletown, and Robert E. Arnold and Kimberly of
Myersville; grandchildren, Aaron D. Arnold and Kristin, Regina McClellan and
Darnel, Sara A. Arnold and Justin R. Arnold; and great-grandchildren, Brenden
G. Arnold, Colin D. Arnold and Lana N. McClellan.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Harry L. Arnold, on
Oct. 11, 1999.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday,
June 11, at Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
June 12, from the funeral home. The Rev. Kimberly Nunberg will officiate.
Interment will be made in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's
Church, Burkittsville, MD 21718.
Jeannetta Hughes (Donovan) Class 1943
Born 12/25/1925 - Deceased 4/19/2007
Allen William Johnston Class 1943
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In the spring of his graduation year - Brunswick High School 1943 - he tried out for the Baltimore Orioles and was farmed out to the interstate league as catcher, but the war changed his plans. During World War II he served in the Marine Corps 1st Division 7th Regiment fighting in the battles at Peleliu and Okinawa as a demolition specialist. At the end of the war, he participated in the repatriation of the Japanese from North China. Bill played baseball for the 7th Regiment who later went on to win what they called The Little World Series where his catcher's mitt and big bat were standouts. His railroad career started with the B&O and
he rose through the ranks serving as General Manager-Eastern Region in
Baltimore, MD; Manager of the Washington Terminal Co. at Union Station,
Washington,DC; General Manager-Western Region in Cincinnati, OH and General
Manager-Central Region in Pittsburgh, PA. During that period, he represented
the railroad industry on the Presidential Emergency Board on the arbitration
of An active member of St. Paul's Waccamaw Community United Methodist Church, he has also has served in many community positions including President of the Litchfield Country Club POA, President of the Waccamaw Neck Council and Director of the Midway Fire and Rescue Board including four years as Chairman. He was also on The Board of Directors of the Washington Terminal Company, a subsidiary of Amtrak. He was awarded the honor of Distinguished Citizen for 1983 by his home town of Brunswick, MD. He was a member of the following lodges and organizations: The Masonic Lodge (62 years), The Scottish Rite, The Syrian Shriners, The First Marine Division, The China Marine Association, Past Commandant of the Grand Strand Detachment #873, Military Order of the Marine Corps Devil Dogs, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National Rifle Association, Association of American Railroad Superintendents, Charter Member of The World War II Memorial, Washington, DC, National Republican Party, South Carolina State and Georgetown County Republican Parties, Railway Engineering Association and the National Defense Transportation Association. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Waccamaw United Methodist Church, Pawleys Island, South Carolina 11:00 AM. Saturday, May 22, 2010. Donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. |
Deceased 5/16/2010
Mr.
Thomas F. Waters Class of 1965
As originally published
on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
Mr. Thomas F. Waters, 62, passed into
eternal life at home on Sunday, May 9, 2010, after a long and courageous battle
with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He was the husband of 30 years to Karen
Musial Waters. Born on Sept. 26, 1947, he was the son of the late Floyd K.
Waters and Dora Viola Waters.
He was a graduate of Brunswick High School in 1965 and
a graduate of Hagerstown Business College. Because of an immense love of dance,
Tom started his own dance studio, Tom's Dance Studio in 1959 in Brunswick. He
would also teach in Loudoun County, Va., and would later move his studio to
Market Street in Frederick. The studio, which later became Artistic Dance
Centre, would be an icon for 50 years in Frederick County.
After Tom's illness prevented him from personally
teaching in 2006, Lauren Waters, his daughter, would become director of
Artistic Dance Centre and keep the legacy alive with the help of her brother,
Nathan Waters. Countless students have passed through the doors of the studio
and many thought of Tom as their "second dad," their
"mentor," their "friend." Although tap was Tom's first
love, his well-rounded program of all disciplines of dance would provide many
students the chance to go on professionally in careers in New York City, cruise
lines and theater. The studio's dance company, The Dance Contraption, won top
awards at the Dance Masters Convention in 1983 in Los Angeles, including
choreography and costuming awards for Tom. Artistic Dance Centre will close at
the end of the dance season in July with many memories and well wishes for
those who touched the lives of the Waters family.
A celebration of Tom's life will be held at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 16, at the Weinberg Center. A full-length documentary chronicling
Tom's life and the impact that he has had on the Frederick County Arts
community will be shown. Proceeds from the gala evening will fund a scholarship
in Tom's name.
Surviving in addition to his wife is his son, Nathan
Waters of Frederick; his daughter, Lauren Waters of Frederick; and his precious
granddaughter, Haley Kelley-Waters. He is also survived by two sisters, June
Alger and husband, Jack, of Brunswick, and Susan Alexander and husband, Ron, of
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Sharon Musial Coddington of Louisville,
Ky.; niece, Holly Delauter and husband, Joe, of Thurmont; nephews, Kenny Alger
and wife, Terry, of Brunswick, and Corey S. Stup of Louisville, Ky.; and
grand-nephews, Brad Alger and wife, Stephanie, of Columbia, Andy Alger of
Brunswick and Kaleb Welch of Thurmont; and mother-in-law, Ann Musial McElfish
of Frederick. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd K. Waters, in 1990,
and his mother, Dora Viola Waters, in 2007.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Wednesday, May 12, at Keeney and Basford PA Funeral Home, 106 E. Church
St., Frederick. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, at St. John
the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 116 E. Second St., Frederick, with Deacon
John L. Manley officiating and the Rev. Clark Carr co-officiating. Interment
will be in St. John's Cemetery between Third, Fourth and East streets. Weather
permitting, a procession on foot will follow the funeral to the gravesite, for
those who are able.
Mr.
Preston Tarleton Class 2004
As originally published on Sunday, May 2, 2010.
Preston
Tarleton, 23, of Rosemont, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010.
Born July 8, 1986, in Leesburg, Va., he was the son of Mark and Hypatia
Tarleton of Rosemont.
Preston was a member of St. Francis of Assisi/St.
Mary's Catholic Church.
He was a 2004 graduate of Brunswick High School and a 2008 graduate of
Shenandoah College with a degree in business administration. He was employed at
TNT Service Group.
Preston played Little League baseball in Brunswick,
MARVA Babe Ruth, four years on Brunswick High School's varsity team and four
years at Shenandoah College.
He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed crabbing. He
also loved going to concerts and being around his family and his friends.
In addition to his loving parents, Mark and Hypatia,
he is survived by his two sisters, Megan Tarleton of Rosemont and Heather Osman
and husband, Mike, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; a nephew, Chase Osman; paternal
grandparents, Francis D. Tarleton Sr. and Doris M. Tarleton; maternal
grandparents, Richard P. Mullen and Nancy G. Mullen; his uncles, Don Tarleton
and wife, Dolores, James Tarleton and wife, Theresa, Rick Tarleton and fianc?e,
Monica, and Richard Mullen Jr. and wife, Nevella; and an aunt, Tracey
Kelvington and husband, David. He will also be remembered by all of his cousins
and his special friends.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9
p.m. Monday, May 3, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Stauffer
Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. A celebration of Preston's life
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Holy Family Catholic Community,
732 Burkittsville Road, Middletown. The Rev. Lawrence Gesy will officiate.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery,
Petersville.
Mrs. Frances
A.Shewbridge (Cover) Class 1941
As originally published on Wednesday, April 21, 2010.
Mrs. Frances A. Cover, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 20,
2010, at Washington County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank C.
Cover Jr. and the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Shewbridge.
A longtime resident of Brunswick, Mrs. Cover resided in
Washington County with her special granddaughter, Jacqueline Ellis and her
husband, Chris, and their children, Helena and Kristen. Prior to that, Mrs.
Cover lived with her daughter, Sue Ann Yingling, and her family near Rosemont
for 15 years.
Mrs. Cover was a member of First United Methodist
Church in Brunswick and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her son, Frank C. Cover III of Feagaville; her daughter, Sue
Ann Yingling and husband, William, of Leonardtown; six grandchildren,
Jacqueline Ellis, David Yingling, F. Clinton Cover IV, Michael Cover, Virginia
Cover Glidewell and Curtis Cover; and many great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was
predeceased by a brother, James C. Shewbridge; and a grandson, W. Allen
Yingling Jr.
A graveside service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
April 23, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Rev. Timothy S. May Sr. will officiate.
Those wishing to attend should assemble by 10:15 a.m. near the FSK Chapel at
the cemetery.
Mr. Robert E. McIntosh Class 1952
As originally published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
Mr. Robert E. McIntosh, 76, of Frederick, passed away
peacefully Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He
was the husband of Mary McIntosh of Frederick.
Born Jan. 8, 1934, in Cumberland, he was the son
of the late Edward R. and Pauline S. McIntosh. Bob grew up in Brunswick and
entered the U.S. Army shortly after high school. After his military service, he
worked as a computer specialist for many years. He was a member of the Moose
Lodge 371, AMVETS Post 2, American Legion FSK Post 11 and was a Freemason. He
and Mary enjoyed their summertime vacation house in River Bend Park and he
loved the water and boating.
Surviving in addition to his loving wife are four
children, Diane Whitmore, Karen Hoffman and husband, David, Sandy Stapleton and
husband, Tim, and Kenny McIntosh and wife, Holly; sisters, Rebecca Welch and
Jackie Ebersole and husband, Claire; brother David McIntosh and wife, Carol;
eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and
friends.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday,
April 1, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Chapel Mausoleum of
Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 U.S. 15 N., Frederick, where funeral services
will begin at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial
Gardens. Floral tributes are welcome or donations may be made to a charity of
one's choice.
Arrangements are with Resthaven Funeral Services,
Skkot Cody, P.A., Frederick.
Mr. William
Albert Mullen Class 1942
As
originally published on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
Mr. William Albert Mullen passed away
Saturday March 20, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Frederica Mullen; father
of Christine Zitzow, Cathleen Michaloski, William P. Mullen, Mary Tiermey
Cauceglia, and John Mullen; and grandfather to eight grandchildren, Kimberley,
Claire, Sara, Julia, Christopher, Joseph, Trish and Katie. He was the second of
four sons born to Edward and Ethel Mullen of Brunswick, and is survived by his
brother, Richard.
William was a veteran of World War II, earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of
Maryland (1950) before relocating to Philadelphia where he had a long and
successful career in the railroad industry and ended his career as a noted
expert trial witness for railroad accidents.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday,
March 26, at Our Mother of Good Counsel, Bryn Mawr, Pa. A memorial service will
be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at Beaumont at Bryn Mawr Retirement
Community. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Purple
Heart Foundation.
Mrs. Elaine Mae Koogle (Bowers) Class of 1939
As originally
published on Saturday, March 13, 2010.
Elaine Mae Bowers, 88,
of Frederick, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Richmond, Va. She and
her late husband, Richard Clay Bowers, were married almost 65 years.
Born March 7, 1922, in Brunswick, she was the daughter
of the late Paul William Koogle and Viola Greene Koogle. Mrs. Bowers was a
member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick.
She was a 1939 graduate of Brunswick High School and attended nursing school at
Sibley Hospital in Washington. However, before graduation, she married a young
Army officer and they moved to Camp Lee, Va. When her husband went to serve his
country in Europe, Mrs. Bowers moved back to Brunswick and was a nurse at Dr.
Schnauffer's clinic in Brunswick.
Mrs. Bowers worked for State Farm Insurance in the
Frederick regional office and retired in 1984 to enjoy her family, traveling
and dining out.
Surviving Mrs. Bowers are her son, Richard C. Bowers Jr. and wife, Vicki
Effland Bowers, of Chester, Va.; three grandchildren, Sandra Wood, Sarah Bowers
and Matthew James Bowman; and two great-grandchildren, Celia Wood and Trinity
Bowman. She will also be remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bowers
was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Lane Jordan.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 14, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.
Funeral services will be held in the Mount Olivet Mausoleum Chapel at 11 a.m.
Monday, March 15. Entombment will follow.
Mr.
Clifford William Thompson Class 1950
As
originally published on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
Clifford William Thompson, 77, of
Marco Island, Fla., and Knoxville, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at his
home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Rose Marie
Thompson for 58 years. Born March 6, 1932, in Loudoun County, Va., he was the
son of the late Alfred and Arbutus Waters Thompson.
Clifford was employed by the CSX Railroad as a car
foreman retiring in 1990.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1582 in Brunswick and the
BPO Elks Lodge 684 in Frederick.
He is survived by two loving children, Deborah and
husband, Richard Gross, of Hagerstown, and Keith Wayne and wife, Kathy
Thompson, of Knoxville; grandchildren, James Thompson and wife, Kaya, of
Hedgesville, W.Va., Jason Thompson of Hancock, James Lapole of Boonsboro,
Elizabeth Lapole and Michael Gardner of Hagerstown, Alexis Heming of Knoxville,
Victoria Berry and husband, Carl, of Fredericksburg, Va., Nikki Chauvin and
husband, Mark, of Baltimore; great-grandchildren, Colby Gardner, CJ Berry and
Olivia Chauvin.
He is also survived by three sisters, Elsie Wood of
Rosemont, Virginia Fry of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Lorraine Ambrose and
husband, Ralph, of Brunswick; and sister-in-law, Patsy Thompson of Frederick.
He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Thompson.
He is survived by a special sister and brother-in-law,
Betty Ann and Paul Muncy of Mertzon, Texas; and childhood friends, Albert
Porter and Herman Deener; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at Brownsville
Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Alan M. Smith officiating.
Mr. Floyd
Calvin Wickham Class 1939
As originally published on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
Mr. Floyd Calvin Wickham, 88, of Jefferson, died Saturday,
Feb. 13, 2010, at Vindobona Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Married July
26, 1952, he was the husband of Betty Lee Myers Wickham. Born Aug. 6, 1921, in
Knoxville, he was the son of the late Harry F. Wickham and Mable M. Gant
Wickham.
Mr. Wickham graduated from Brunswick High
School in 1939. He was a lifelong prominent dairy farmer in Jefferson. He was a
co-owner of Jefferson Quality Eggs. He loved to dance and had a great love for
horses. Floyd was a life member of the Petersville Luther Chapel and served on
the church council, a charter member of the Petersville Ruritan Club, Farmers Club
and Silver Bit Riding Club. Mr. Wickham was a former board of directors member
of the Bank of Brunswick and a former board of directors member of the
Brunswick Co-op. He was also a member of the Frederick County Farm Bureau, a
member of the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, Frederick Elks Lodge 684 and
a member of the Brunswick Moose Lodge 1582.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Wickham is
survived by daughters, Linda F. Morris and her husband, LeRoy, of Jefferson,
and Brenda K. Cunningham and her husband, David, of Jacksonville, Ala.;
grandchildren, Todd Cunningham and Tyler Cunningham of Jacksonville, Ala.;
nieces and nephews, Marlene Riggan of Braddock Heights, Beverly True of
Thurmont, Audie Murphy of Myersville and Daryl Murphy of Adamstown; as well as
several aunts, uncles and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Wickham
was preceded in death by daughters, Vicki Lee Wickham and Cinda May Mossburg;
brother, Paul E. Wickham; and sister, M. Pauline Kifer; sister-in-law, Marie
Wickham Stonesifer; and brother-in-law, David D. Kifer.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home, 106 E. Church
St., Frederick, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Etchison
Memorial Chapel of the Funeral Home, with the Rev. Muriel Heichler officiating.
Interment will be in St. Mark's Cemetery in Petersville. Serving as pallbearers
will be Kenny Bowers, Kenny Eagle, Daryl Murphy, Denny Shafer, Luther Souers
and John Wenner.
Mr. Norman
Willard Gaither
Class 1932
As originally published on Monday, February 15, 2010.
Mr. Norman Willard Gaither, 95, of Brunswick, died on
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown. He was the husband of the late
Helen E. Gaither.
Born Sept. 17, 1914, in Brunswick, he was the
son of the late Paul and Mamie Barger Gaither.
He was an avid baseball fan and was a former semipro pitcher. He enjoyed
fishing. He was retired from the B & O Railroad where he worked as a
conductor. He was a Deacon Emeritus of the First Baptist Church of Brunswick, a
Mason, the former Worthy Grand Patron of the Maryland State Order of the Eastern
Star, a member of the American Legion and the Elks. He served in the U. S. Army
and was a D Day veteran of WWII.
Surviving is his daughter, Barbara Desiderio and
husband, George, of Falls Church, Va.; brother, Paul Delphy Gaither of
Brunswick; two sisters, Pauline Leach of Silver Spring and Doris Cannon of
Frederick; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Wednesday Feb. 17, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave.,
Brunswick, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. The
Reverend Mark Edward will officiate. Entombment will follow in Resthaven
Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
Mr. James
W. Hoopengardner Jr. Class 1967
As originally published on Saturday, February 6, 2010.
Mr. James W.
Hoopengardner Jr., 61, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at
home.
Born Nov. 7, 1948, in Frederick, he was the son of the
late James W. and Marjorie Cooper Hoopengardner of Brunswick.
He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors. Jim was an avid sportsman
and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family.
Mr. Hoopengardner was employed by Frederick Brick
Works for 14 years before he retired.
He is survived by two daughters, Jamie Garrison of Frederick and Holly
Hoopengardner of Prince George's County.
In addition, he is survived by two brothers and three
sisters who will miss him dearly, Thomas E. Hoopengardner and wife, Christine,
of Frederick, Paul L. Hoopengardner Sr. and wife, Tina, of Brunswick, Doris
Harding and husband, Arthur, of Brunswick, and Robin Fowler and Teresa Ahalt,
both of Frederick.
He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephew.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert L. Hoopengardner; and one
nephew, Thomas E. Hoopengardner Jr.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 Maple Ave., Brunswick.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at the funeral home, with
Pastor George G. Earle and the Rev. Noni Sigler officiating.
Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
Pallbearers will be Arthur L. Harding, Thomas E. Hoopengardner, Paul L. Hoopengardner
Sr., Paul L. Hoopengardner Jr., George E. Hoopengardner and Richard Lancaster.
Norris 'Danny' Carter Jr. Class 1981
As originally published on Saturday, January 16, 2010.
Mr. Norris "Danny" Carter Jr., 47, of
Brunswick, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. He was the husband of Lettie
Carter.
Born Jan. 8, 1963, in Frederick, he was the son of
Helen Smith Carter of Point of Rocks and the late Norris B. Carter Sr.
Danny was an active member of Faith Assembly Church of God.
He was formerly employed with Canon as an electronic
technician.
He loved being around his family and he always had a big smile on his face.
In addition to his wife and his mother, he is survived
by his two daughters, Krista Carter and Myrissa Carter, both of Brunswick; his
stepmother, Cindy Carter of Adamstown; and maternal grandparents, Melvin and
Kathleen Avancini. He will also be remembered by his numerous aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins and all of his special friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jennifer
Maria-Adel Carter; and his paternal grandparents, Norris and Edna Carter.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at
Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Heffler
officiating.
Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Mount Olivet
Cemetery.
Mr. Clayton
Eugene "Jake" Hagan Class 1959
As originally published on Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Clayton Eugene "Jake" Hagan, 70, of
Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Golden Living Center,
Frederick.
He was born July 3, 1939, in Gapland, and was the son
of the late Howard Luther Hagan and Mary Josephine Hawes Hagan.
He was a retired painter with the federal government at Dulles Airport, former
deputy sheriff for Frederick County and a security guard for Bill Boone and Tim
May.
He was a member of the Brunswick Ambulance Co.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bonnie Hagan, at home; three daughters,
Lori Baker, Mary Sines and husband, David, all of Brunswick, and Janice Carter
and husband, J.R., of North Carolina; one brother, Gerald Hagan of Brunswick;
11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin Boyce.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Park Heights
Cemetery, Brunswick, with Pastor Tim May officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Brunswick
Ambulance Co., 200 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716.
Arrangements are by John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road,
Brunswick
Mrs. JoAnn Virginia Calhoun (Campbell) Class 1955
As originally published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010.
Mrs. JoAnn Virginia Campbell, 72, of Frederick,
died at home Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. She was the wife of the late Joseph Lee
Campbell, who died in 1997.
Born Sept. 4, 1937, in Brunswick, she was the daughter
of the late Lawrence Vincent and Emma V. Danner Calhoun.She enjoyed dancing,
traveling, reading, classic movies and sewing. She will be remembered as a
loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was a member of Brunswick Moose Lodge Chapter 660 and the Grace Episcopal
Church, Brunswick.
Surviving are two daughters, Robin Lee Campbell-Krouse
and husband, Ernest Steven, of Frederick, and Mary Ann (Campbell) Jonke and
husband, David Courtney, of Frederick; two grandchildren, Cydnie JoAnn Krouse
and Madison Olivia Jonke, both of Frederick; and a first cousin, Joyce Weddle
and husband, Ronnie, of West Virginia. She is also survived by numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents who raised
her, Bessie B. and Samuel A. Danner.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 14, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick,
where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15. Interment will
follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
Mr. Kenneth G. "Barney"
Barnhouse Class 1966
As originally published on Friday, January 8, 2010.
Mr. Kenneth G. "Barney" Barnhouse, 62,
died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Barnhouse was the son of the late Lucille V.
Garrott and Harry E. Barnhouse.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia Jane; and his daughter, Sarah
Barnhouse DiSandro.
He went to sleep with a smile and woke up with a
smile. In his words, he "had a great time." To family and friends:
Enjoy life.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Stauffer Funeral
Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, for close friends and family.
Mrs. Carla Whittington (Clipp) Class 1960
As originally
published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009.
Carla Clipp, 68, of Frederick, passed away
Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
She was born Aug. 19, 1941, in Brunswick, and was the
daughter of the late Carl Edward Whittington and Lillian Brown Whittington.
She was a retired bank teller with the Damascus Community Bank and a retired
clerk with the B&O Railroad in Brunswick.
She is survived by one daughter, Terri Cooper and
husband, Jason, of Knoxville; one son, Jerry Clipp and wife, Christine, of
Worland, Wyo.; one sister, Tanya Pascone of Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers,
Marty Whittington of Greencastle, Pa., and Michael "J" Whittington of
Lexington, Ky.; and seven grandchildren, S.T. and Dalton Cooper, and Gary,
Krysta, Haley, Cassidy and Branden Clipp.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman
Thomas Clipp Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Dec. 26, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick.
Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Frederick.
Bishop Steve Duke will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, and two hours prior to the service Saturday at the
funeral home.
Mrs. Olivia E. Cost (Ryan)
Class 1929
As originally published on Friday,
November 13, 2009.
Mrs. Olivia E. Ryan went home to
be with her Savior on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
Olivia was a pediatric nurse at
Frederick Memorial Hospital for many years where she retired. She loved
children so much. Olivia "lived to give" to anybody she came in touch
with. She loved her family to the highest degree, as well as her blessed God.
Her love was good and her heart was pure. If you knew her, you loved her.
Miss Pauline
Taylor Class 1938
As
originally published on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.
Mrs. Wanda Linton
(Rife) Class 1980
Originally
published in the Frederick News-Post on Thursday, April 23, 2009.
Mrs. Frances Spickler (Meem) Class 1930
As originally published on Saturday, October 31, 2009.
Mrs. Frances
"Fannie" S. Meem, 95, of Dickerson, passed away at Kline Hospice
House on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. She was born March 7, 1914, in Weverton, to
Harry P. and Ruth G. Spickler.
Frances attended school in Brunswick and graduated
from Shepherd College in 1935. She taught elementary school in Montgomery
County at Dickerson and Germantown. She was a life member of the Chevy Chase
Chapter of the DAR, a member of the Shepherd University Alumni Association, KKI
Sorority and the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association. Frances was a
charter member and held several offices of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Upper
Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department.
For many years, she served as music director at the
Dickerson Methodist Church and enjoyed flowers, playing the piano and watching
the trains pass her home in Dickerson.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Hilton
Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Md. 109), Barnesville; HiltonFH.com.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov.
2, at Dickerson Methodist Church, 20341 Dickerson Church Road, Dickerson.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.
Mr. Charles
Mumaw Class 1941
As originally published on Thursday, October 15, 2009.
Mr.
Charles Mumaw, 85, of Frederick, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at
Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy. He was the husband of Frances Schultz Mumaw.
Born June 6, 1924, in Weverton, he was the son of Alpha C. and Alice Coulter
Mumaw.
Mrs. Elizabeth
Moler (Wheeler) Class 1931
As originally published on Thursday, October 15, 2009.
Elizabeth Moler
Wheeler, 96, of Brunswick, passed away on Oct. 13, 2009 at Frederick Memorial
Hospital. Born on May 5, 1913, she was the daughter of Frederick Shipley and
Pearl Shewbridge Moler, and the last of her immediate family.
A memorial service will
be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Stauffer Funeral Home, with the
Rev. James Chevalier officiating.
Mr. David Keith Sparrow Class 1978
As originally published on
Sunday, October 11, 2009.
Mr. David Keith Sparrow, 49, of Brunswick, went Home to be
with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at Winchester Medical Center in
Virginia.
Born March 20, 1960, in Franklin, Va., Keith graduated
from Brunswick High School, class of 1978. He enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly
thereafter and was honorably discharged in 1981. After his military service, he
found his life's passion in real estate, world travel, jazz music, fishing,
auto racing and sports cars.
At Keith's request, there will
be no viewing; interment will be private.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,
Oct. 15, at Maranatha Community Church of God, 123 Byte Drive, Frederick.
Floral tributes are welcome and
may be delivered to Resthaven Memorial Gardens prior to 10 a.m. Thursday.
Arrangements are by Resthaven
Funeral Services, Skkot Cody, P.A., Frederick.
James "Jerry" Russell Pearrell Jr. Class 1946
He was born July 4, 1929, in Knoxville, and was the
son of the late James R. Pearrell Sr. and Edith Wisner Pearrell.
He was the retired postmaster at the Brunswick
post office and worked at the Brunswick Citgo station.
He was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church.
He also was a member of Brunswick Lions Club,
Brunswick Lodge No. 191 A.F. & A.M., Knights of Pythias and the Brunswick
Fire Co.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, E. Mae
Pearrell, at home; one son, Ronald Demory and wife, Dottie, of Frederick; three
brothers, Johnny Pearrell of Brunswick, Richard Pearrell and David Pearrell,
both of Knoxville; two grandsons, Chris Demory of Arlington, Va., and Wesley
Demory of Columbia; two great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Angie
Pearrell of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by three sons, David, Larry
and Mark Pearrell; one sister, Ernestine Reynolds; and one brother, Owen Baker
Pearrell.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at
John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with the Rev.
Vicky Starnes officiating. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in
Brunswick.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and
7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home. The Masonic Lodge will hold a
memorial service at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Theresa
A. Thompson (Sheppard)
Class 1939
As originally published on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.
Theresa A. Sheppard, 87, on the morning of Monday, Sept. 28,
2009, left her earthly dwelling and took up residence in her mansion prepared for
her by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her eternity of peace, rest and bliss
has begun.
Mrs. Joan "Billie" Stine (Long) Class 1952
As originally published on Sunday, September 27, 2009.
Joan Elaine
"Billie" Stine Long, 75, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25,
2009, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 24, 1934, in Brunswick and was the
daughter of the late William E. Stine and Dorothy Donovan Stine. She was a
retired drug abuse administrator with the Maryland State Health Department.
Mrs. Diane Cannon (Wagner) Class 1958
As originally published on Saturday, September 19, 2009.
Mrs. Diane Cannon Wagner, 69, of
She was born Saturday, July 13,
1940, in
Mrs. Wagner was a graduate of
She is survived by her husband of 47
years, George A. "Buddy" Wagner.
Also surviving is her son, Mr. George A. "J.R." Wagner and
daughter-in-law, Tammy, of Leesburg; her brother, Charles Cannon and Frances of
Lovettsville, Va.; sisters, Rita and Joe Anderson of Frederick and Lorraine and
Walter Morries of Baltimore; two grandchildren, Jay Allen Wagner and April L.
Stanley; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from
8 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle,
SE, Leesburg, Va.
Graveside services and interment will be
held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Va., with Dr.
David Janney officiating.
Those who wish to attend, should
meet at 2 p.m. at the funeral home and process to the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Evercare Hospice
& Palliative Care,
Ms. Theresa Mahilda Doris Phillips
(Reynolds)
Class 1934
As originally published on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Theresa Mahilda Doris Reynolds, 94, of
Born in
Theresa was the oldest charter member of
the
She is survived by three children,
Raymond B. Reynolds and wife, Pat, of Alexandria, Va., Sue A. Kubat and
husband, Bill, of Knoxville and Jerry M. Reynolds of Frederick; six loving
grandchildren, Amy Pence of Vienna, Va., Kate White of Alabama, Joel Reynolds
of Arkansas, Ryan Reynolds of Hagerstown, Emily Reynolds of Brunswick and Mark
Kubat of Baltimore. She is blessed by 11 beautiful great-grandchildren, Charlie
and Ben Pence, Brigid White, Rachel, Luke, and Eli Reynolds, Rylee and Rowan
Nelson, Hayden and Haley Reynolds and Phoebe Painter-Kubat.
She was preceded in death by seven
sisters, Melva Everhart, Mary Ambrose, Viola Arvin, Daisy Phillips, Thelma
Goladay, Dorothy Phillips, and Maxine Langley and one brother, Allen Phillips.
She is survived by many of their children, who will miss her very much. She
also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Josephine Stair.
The family will receive friends from
9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19. A funeral service will follow at 12:15 p.m.
with Rev. Joel Reynolds officiating at the John T. Williams Funeral Home,
Graveside services will be held at
11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at
Miss Margaret Crenell Mulkey Class 1942
As originally published on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Miss Margaret
Crenell Mulkey, 84, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at Golden Living Health
Care Center, Frederick. Born May 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late
Ralph A. Mulkey and the late Margaret Geneva Myers.
A graduate of
Miss Mulkey is survived by cousin,
Earskon Myers Jr. and his wife, Edna, of Brunswick and their sons, Earskon
Myers III (Trey) and Alexander Myers (Blake); cousin, Donald Ray Mulkey of
Arlington, Va. and cousin, Wayne Davis of Fountain Inn, S.C.
All funeral services will be
private. Arrangements are by Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home,
Mr. Samuel Newton Himes Class
1948
As originally published on Sunday, September 13, 2009.
Mr. Samuel
Newton Himes, born Oct. 22, 1930, died peacefully at home surrounded by his
family on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009.
Sam worked at the
He attended
Mrs. Donna Sue Wetnight (Wilson) Class 1965
As
originally published on Saturday, August 22, 2009.
Donna Sue Wilson, 62, of
Born April 11, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John Douglas Wetnight and
Mary Frances Russell Wetnight.
She was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Brunswick.
She was a retired paralegal.
She is survived by one
son, Robert Wilson and wife, Stacey; one grandson, Tyler Wilson, all of
Keedeysville; and one aunt, Eleanora Russell of
The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Robert
G. "Bob" Foster Sr. Class 1948
As
originally published on Friday, August 21, 2009.
Robert G. "Bob" Foster Sr., 78, of
Born Nov. 13, 1930, in
In his youth, Mr. Foster was a
member of St. Francis Catholic Church in
Mr. Foster was employed by the B
& O Railroad as a crew dispatcher from 1948 through 1961 and he maintained
an interest in B & O memorabilia throughout his life. After leaving the
railroad, he worked for the 3M Company until his retirement in 1987. Bob had an
excellent memory for details and his 3M coworkers continued to consult him by
telephone on product standards after his official retirement.
Bob was an officer of the 3M
retirement club, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a bingo caller at
Heartland Nursing Home. He was a volunteer with
Mr. Foster enjoyed trivia and was a
fan of "Jeopardy!" He was fond of black-and-white movies from the '30s
through the '50s. He was known for his quick wit and his mastery of the
one-liner. Bob appreciated big band music so much that he took clarinet lessons
in order to play "Red Roses for a Blue Lady." Over the years Bob
owned several cats, all named Tom, and three Boston Terriers. He enjoyed
wildlife, particularly deer, and in his own backyard he fed squirrels and
birds. He liked to walk and often ran errands on foot.
He is survived by his wife of 55
years, Meta Hope (Foster) Foster; one daughter, Roberta Gayle (Steven)
Wennerstrom of Heathrow, Fla.; two sons, Robert Gary Jr. of Martinsburg and
Rodney Glenn of Middletown; grandchildren, Jessica Andruss (Brian Campbell),
Jason (Liz) Foster, Elizabeth Wennerstrom and Alex Foster; and one
great-grandchild; a brother, David C. Foster of San Francisco, CA; former
daughter in-law, Kelly Foster of Frederick; and numerous nieces, nephews and
friends.
He was preceded in death by a
sister, Patricia Freitas and a brother, Alan L. Foster.
The family will receive guests and visitors from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday,
Aug. 23, at Brown Funeral Home,
A Mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated by Monsignor Fryer at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at St. Joseph
Catholic Church and followed by a luncheon. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Monday
in
As originally published on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
Richard Myers, 52, died Sunday, June 28, 2009,
at
Born in
Mr. Myers was a farm worker and
graduated from
Mr. Myers is survived by two brothers, Robert Myers of
Mr. Myers has donated his body to the
medical field to help others.
The family will hold a memorial for Richard at a later
date
Mr. Joe Kelley Class 1941
As originally published on Thursday, June 18, 2009.
Mr. Joe Benjamin Kelley, 86, of
He was predeceased by his wife,
Aileen Michael Kelley in August 2006; one brother, Hewes Davis Kelley (Pat) and
his wife, Miriam; and one nephew, Jay Patrick Kelley.
Born Nov. 24, 1922, in
He retired from the B & O and Chessie
Railroad System with 41 years of service from September of 1941 to November of
1982. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army from Feb. 18, 1943
to Oct. 19, 1945 and was honored with the Purple Heart Commendation for the
He loved working in his shop,
drawing and printing, flying his airplane, reading, and spending time with his
family. He was a simple, quiet man, a devoted husband, cherished father and
grandfather. He is survived by his only son, Michael Hewes Kelley of Jefferson
and his wife, Susan Poole Kelley; two granddaughters, Tracey Kelley Franklin
and husband, Michael Franklin, of Middletown, and Tina Kelley Bennett and
husband, John Bennett, of Frederick; two great-granddaughters, Kaylee Marie
Franklin and Danica Rae Bennett; one sister-in-law, Eloise Summers of
Berryville, Va.; one niece, Sandra Baker and husband, Maniel, of Berryville,
Va.; great-nephews and -nieces, Scott and Chad Baker of Va., Jacob Hewes
Kelley, Jessica Kelley Dankmeyer and Laura Elizabeth Kelley of Hagerstown; and
very dear friends and neighbor, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Guyton of Middletown.
A private viewing and funeral
services will be arranged by Stauffer Funeral Home,
Internment will be in the
Mr. Elmer Bowers
Jr. Class 1936
As originally published on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.
Mr. Elmer Eugene Bowers Jr.
"Gene," 89, of
Born Nov. 5, 1919, in Point of Rocks, he was the son
of the late Elmer Eugene Sr., and Lilly May Hickman Bowers, and stepson of the
late Catherine Reed Bowers.
Mr. Bowers was an active member of the
In addition to his loving wife,
Margaret, of 65 years, Gene is survived by a son, Gary Eugene Bowers and wife,
Linda, of
Mr. Bowers was preceded in death by
his twin brother, Richard C. Bowers; niece, Brenda Lane Jordan; half sisters,
Ann Pence and Otho J. Keller; and half brother, James Hickman Walter.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 18,
at Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home,
Pall bearers for services will be
Wes Stull, Jeff Stull, Jason Freedman, Nick Stevens, Gene Horner and Dave
Douglas
Ms. Louise Carter Class of 1974
As originally published on Friday, June 5,
2009.
She was preceded in death by her lifelong companion, Chester Jenkins; her
father, Parker J. Carter; and a brother-in-law, Kevin Brawner.
She is survived by daughters,
Crystal Jenkins of
In addition to her children, she is survived by her mother, Hazel M. Carter;
four brothers, Ronald Carter of Knoxville, Kent Carter of Charles Town, W.Va.,
Edward Carter of Brunswick and Jeffrey Carter of Charles Town, W.Va.; and two
sisters, Carolyn and Edward Eury of Brunswick and Ruth Brawner of Ranson, W.Va.
She will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Louise spent her entire life in
Her personal time was spent with
Her hobbies included playing bingo
with her mother, going on family outings and spending time at her summer home
in Riverbend.
Friends and family will be received at 9
a.m. Saturday, June 6, at John T. Williams Funeral Home,
Mr. Richard Clevenger Class 2001
As
originally published on Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
Richard Lewis Clevenger "Richie,"
25, of
Richie was a 2001 graduate of
In addition to his parents, Richie
is survived by his stepmother, Jackie Clevenger; brother, Daniel A. Stauffer of
Point of Rocks; and sister, Milinda Clevenger and her boyfriend, Sherman M.
Martin, of Ranson, W.Va.; as well as stepsisters, Linda Jackson of Boonsboro
and Michele Dove of Indiana. In addition to his many other family members, he
is also survived by his grandmother, Constance Horn of Point of Rocks; uncles,
Earl R. Clevenger and family, Homer Horn Jr. and family, Jess Horn and family
and Robert Dove; niece, Anessa J. Stauffer; and nephew, Chris Dove "Little
Richie." He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Homer F. Horn Sr.
and Richard C. Clevenger.
The family will receive friends from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral
Home,
Mrs. Roma Marlene
Carey (Gordon) Class 1952
As originally published on Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
Roma Marlene Gordon, 74, of
Born Oct. 7, 1934, in
She was a member of
She was a
Mrs. Gordon was a graduate of
She is survived by her husband,
Joseph F. Gordon, whom she married on Nov. 27, 1954, at the First United
Methodist Church in Brunswick; two sons, Kevin Douglas Gordon and wife, Eileen
and George Kendall Gordon and wife, Karen, all of Jefferson; two grandsons, G.
Kendall Gordon II and Nicholas Joseph Gordon; one granddaughter, Jamie Blair
Gordon; and one great-grandson, Blaine Jackson Gordon.
Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, May 15, at John T. Williams Funeral Home,
Family will receive friends from 7
to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the funeral home
Miss Jeanette Caniford Class of 1992
As
originally published on Monday, June 2, 2008.
Miss Jeanette D. Caniford, 34, of
She is survived by her special friend, Frank Boward.
Born Feb. 27, 1974 in
Jeannette was a manager at Citi
Mortgage. She was a member of the V.F.W Post #3522, the American Legion
Auxiliary Post #71 and the Red Feather Tribe #59. She enjoyed collecting
baskets and scrapbooking.
In addition to her mother and special
friend, she is survived by her twin sister, Joanne Caniford Howe and husband,
Jonathan of Fairfield, Pa.; her niece and nephew, Janel and Jarrett Howe of
Fairfield; uncles, Earl F. Caniford of Martinsburg, Charles Caniford and wife,
Carol of Charles Town, Archie Caniford of Ranson, Donald Caniford of Charles
Town, Kenneth Hawes and wife, Cindy of Ranson; and aunt, Deborah Free and
husband, Charles of Brunswick. Many cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her
maternal grandparents, Patsy and Fletcher Dellinger and John Hawes Sr.;
paternal grandparents, Ethel and Earl Caniford; and her uncle, John Hawes Jr.
The family will receive friends from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N.
Maple Avenue, Brunswick, where services will be held at 11a.m. Wednesday, June
4, with Rev. George Earle officiating.
Pallbearers will be Frank Boward,
Ron Rutherford, Jim Joyce, Ronnie Lowe, Jerry Ebersole and Matt Domer.
Mrs. Anna Foreback HM (Dawson) Class
1948
As originally published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009.
Anna Louise Dawson, 78, of
Ms.
Mary Henderson
Class 1976
As
originally published on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.
Ms. Mary
Marguerite Henderson, 51, of Burkittsville, went home to be with the Lord on
Saturday, April 25, 2009, at
Born in
She was a member of the
She is survived by one son, Michael
Henderson and wife, Mary, of Hagerstown; one granddaughter, Sierra Henderson;
eight brothers and sisters, Roy Henderson of Burkittsville, Daniel Henderson
and friend, Pat, of Hagerstown, David Henderson and friend, Sharon, of
Burkittsville, Van Allen and wife, Patricia, of Frederick, Richard Henderson
and wife, Bonnie, of Petersville, Hilda Smith of Berlin, N.J., Virginia King
and husband, Thomas, of Hagerstown, Betty Weedon and husband, Maurice, of
Frederick; and a maternal friend, Barbara Terry Koroma of Lanham. She is also
survived by the following aunts and uncles, Christine Ambush, Bessie Holliman
and Uncle Gene, Virginia Simms, Roxie Weedon, Uncle Richard and Uncle
Cornelius. She was taking care of her loving uncle, Uncle Richard, at the time
of her death. She is also survived by many cousins and friends.
She was also predeceased by a
granddaughter, Bailey Henderson.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, from
Interment will be made in the AME
cemetery in Burkittsville.
Mr. Paul Matthew Gaither Class 1995
As originally published on Sunday, April 19, 2009.
Paul Matthew "Matt" Gaither, 31, of
He was born July 25, 1977, in
He is survived by his wife, Takako E. Gaither; parents, Paul and Susie Gaither,
all of
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bo Lucas.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at
Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. George E. Earle Jr.
Arrangements are by John T. Williams Funeral Home,
Ms. Bettymae Sine Class 1953
As originally published on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.
Ms.
Bettymae L. A. Sine, 74, of
Born Jan. 7, 1935, she was the daughter
of the late Charles and Ethel Sine.
Ms. Sine was a retired worker for both the
Surviving are brothersDonald W. Sine of
Services and interment will be
private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Frederick County,
Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home,
Ms. Jean Caniford (Carper) Class 1944
As originally published on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.
Ms. Jean Lucille Carper, 81, of
Born June 15, 1927, in
She was of the Episcopal faith.
Ms. Carper worked as a financial
analyst for Tracor Applied Sciences Inc. She was a member of the Charles Town,
W.Va., Loyal Order Women of the Moose No. 1028; American Legion Post No. 71;
VFW Post No. 3522; and Ranson Senior Center. She was the first female pin
setter at the Brunswick Bowling Alley; an avid reader and enjoyed bingo and
bowling.
She is survived by one son, Michael
L. Wetzel of Columbia, S.C.; three daughters, Sharon L. Cogle of Harpers Ferry,
W.Va., Peggy A. Coates and husband, Junior, of Brunswick, and Jojean
"Jay" Poma and husband, Willy, of Charles Town, W.Va.; six
grandchildren, Shari Lopez, Billy Cogle, Tandrea Coates, Ashley Poma, Trey
Coates and Zachary Poma; six great-grandchildren, Justin, Julia and Jace Lopez,
Warren, Samantha and Madison Cogle; one brother, James Caniford and wife,
Janice, of Boca Raton, Fla.; close friend, Vicky Henry and friend and
caregiver, Ardalia "Daley" Taylor. In addition to her parents, she
was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and William Caniford and sisters,
Geraldine and Helen Caniford.
Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, April 16, at Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Victor F.
Lawson officiating. Interment will be in
In addition to flowers, the family requests donations be made to
Mrs. Helen Roby (Gaither) Class 1934
Mrs. Helen E. Gaither, 89, of
Born August 25, 1917 in
Mrs. Gaither was a member of the
In addition to her husband, she is
survived by her daughter, Barbara Desiderio and husband George of Falls Church,
The family will receive friends from
7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 27, at the Stauffer Funeral Home,
Douglas Conner Class 1951
Deceased 3/3/2009 Maggie Valley, NC
Douglas M. Conner, 75, of
Harold Wayne (Slick) Summers Class 1952
Deceased 3/18/2009 Franklin, IN
March 19, 2009
Harold W. Summers Passed away March 18, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital following a lengthy illness. Harold was born in Brunswick, Maryland January 29, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Blanche Summers, brother Gene, and first wife Jean. In his younger years Harold was active in all types of sports, especially basketball and baseball. After high school he played baseball for Brunswick of the Maryland State League. Harold was employed at the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Frederick, Maryland for three years. Following his employment with Coca Cola, Harold was employed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Brunswick as a yard clerk. Harold was drafted in to the Army in August 1956. He completed basic and advanced training at Fort Jackson, SC. He married the former Jean Ford in December 1956. Harold and Jean had three sons, Michael, Johnny and Terry. Harold remained in the Army for 23 years, retiring in August 1979. Harold was a member of the American Legion in Franklin, IN, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6978, Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine Temple. Harold was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Wurzburg, Germany in March 1965. He transferred his membership to Mystic Circle Lodge in 1967. He transferred his membership to Franklin Lodge #107 after moving to the Indiana Masonic Home in 1992. Harold married the former Carole Walker of Indianapolis on April 2, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Carole, sons Michael, Johnny and Terry, stepchildren Tammy Brown, Cindy Bradley, Sherry Tavis, Brian Bradley and Donald Walker. Visitation will be Friday, March 20, 2009 from 4:00-7:00pm in Ransford Chapel at the Indiana Masonic Home with the Masonic service at 7:00pm. Harold will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 10:00am with graveside services and military honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center – Washington Park East.
Mrs. Shirley Marken (Heath) Class 1957
As originally published
on Thursday, March 12, 2009.
Shirley Ann Marken (Heath), 69, of
She was born Nov. 23, 1939, in
She was a retired assistant manager with the B&O Railroad at
She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church of
Brunswick.
She was a lifelong member and two-term past president of the Ladies Auxiliary
of the Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 1136. She enjoyed time spent at the Eagles
and traveling with them. She enjoyed playing cards with the Queen's Anne and
will be greatly missed. She also enjoyed playing bingo.
She is survived by one daughter,
Terry Miller and companion, David Smith, of Brunswick; one son, Samuel Heath
and companion, Pat Sandy, of Brunswick; two grandchildren, Jessica Hines and
husband, Tony, of Knoxville and Lisa Heath of Brunswick; two dearly loved
great-grandchildren, Anthony "TJ" Hines Jr. and Elizabeth Hines; and
a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lon Beatty Heath; one sister, Marthaline "Bobby" Hughes; two
brothers, Oatha "Oakie" Marken and James "Jimmie" Marken;
and lifelong companion, Elwood "Dutch" Miller.
Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, March 14, at Order of the Eagles,
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ladies Auxiliary, FOE 1136,
Arrangements are by John T. Williams
Funeral Home,
Mr. Norman Haller
Class 1943
As
originally published on Monday, February 16, 2009.
Mr.
Norman "Monk" Haller, 84, of
Born June 27, 1924 in
Mr. Haller served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the
Eagles # 1136, a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion
Brunswick. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed dancing and bingo.
He was a member of the
Surviving is a daughter, Rae Haller, of Frederick; son, Jay Haller and his
wife, Lynn, also of Frederick; grandchildren, Ed Lobo and wife, Melissa, and
Samantha and Christopher Haller; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Jay
Lobo.
Mr. Haller was preceded in death by a brother, William
Haller and a sister, Ethel "Pat" Barger.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Stauffer
Funeral Home,
Mrs. Rita
Virginia Gaither (Webber) Class 1941
As originally published on Saturday, February 7, 2009.
Mrs. Rita Virginia Webber, 85, of
Born April 16, 1923, in
Mrs. Webber retired from the National Geographic Society in 1988. She was a
devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the
Mrs. Webber is survived by two
daughters, Sharon N. Good of Brunswick, and Janie W. Shafer and husband, John,
of Knoxville; two grandsons, Erik M. Good of Martinsburg and Millard Wesley
Shafer of Knoxville; two brothers, Norman "Johnny" Gaither, and Paul
Delphy Gaither and wife, Betty, both of Brunswick; two sisters, Pauline M.
Leach of Silver Spring, and Doris Cannon of Frederick; sister-in-law, Charlotte
Gaither of Brunswick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
granddaughter, Capt. Jennifer J. Shafer Odom; son-in-law, Earl L. Good Jr.;
brothers, Benjamin D. Gaither, Harold D. Gaither and Kenneth W. Gaither; and
sisters, Freda N. Shriver and June R. Keller.
The family will receive friends from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at Stauffer Funeral Home,
Interment will be in
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Mrs. Gloria Eileen Cornelius (Merriman) Class
1938
As originally published on Thursday, February 5, 2009.
Gloria Eileen Merriman, 87, of
She was born Aug. 9, 1921, in
She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in
She is survived by one son, George M. Merriman Jr. and
wife, Katie, of Breckenridge, Colo.; one brother, L.H. Cornelius Jr. and wife,
Veta, of Glen Burnie; one granddaughter, Kelli Lombard and husband, Aaron, of
Durango, Colo.; one grandson, George M. Merriman and wife, Jennifer, of
Boulder, Colo.; great-granddaughter, Remley Elizabeth Merriman; devoted
daughter-in-law, Diane Merriman of Brunswick; best friend, Betty Reynolds of
Brunswick; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, George Merriman Sr., in 1961, and seven brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 7, at Grace Episcopal
Church, 114 E. "A" St.,
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 114 E. "A" St.,
Brunswick, MD 21716 or Brunswick Jr. Baseball, c/o Mike Tome, 206 Fourth Ave.,
Brunswick, MD 21716.
Arrangements are by John T. Williams Funeral Home,
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Hughes (Thompson) Class 1952
As originally published on Thursday, February 5, 2009.
Phyllis Ann Thompson, 74, of
She was born Sept. 29, 1934, in
She was a retired secretary with
She was a member of
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Raymond Thompson, of
She was preceded in death by one
sister, Jeannette Donovan.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at
Memorial donations may be made to
Arrangements are by John T. Williams Funeral Home,
A. Dix Horine, 80 Class 1945
JUNE 5, 1928-JAN. 23, 2009
A. Dix Horine, 80, of
Born Tuesday, June 5, 1928, in
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He
graduated from
He is survived by his wife of 32 years,
Geraldine Horine; two daughters, Linda Greasley of Elkridge, Md. and Maureen
Witmer of Greencastle, Pa.; three sons, Steve Horine of Greencastle, Dan Horine
of Rohrersville, Md. and Pete Grunberg of Hagerstown; one sister, Virginia Lee
Harris of Quincy, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at 7 p.m. at Tri-State Fellowship, 13153 Cearfoss
Pike,
Family will receive friends at the church
one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to Tri -State Fellowship, c/o the Brent and Anna Anderson Missionary
Fund, 13153 Cearfoss Pike,
Arrangements have been entrusted to Douglas
A. Fiery Funeral Home,
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Fisher Class 1953
As originally published on Sunday, December 28, 2008.
Mary Elizabeth Fisher, of
Mr. Forrest Glenn Moler Jr. Class 1948
As originally published on Wednesday, December 31, 2008
.
Forrest Glenn Moler Jr., 77, of
He was born Aug. 6, 1931, in
Forrest owned and operated Moler's Market for 35 years, having closed the
business following a stroke.
He was a member of the
Forrest was a 1948 graduate of
He served on the board of directors
of the Bank of Brunswick. He also was an honorary member of the Brunswick Fire
Co. and supported the ambulance company. He was a member of the Loyal Order of
the Moose Lodge 1582 and Brunswick Masonic Lodge 191 AF and AM, both of
Forrest was also a veteran of the
Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ferne Rice Moler, at home; one son,
Zandy Glen Moler and wife, Carol, of Knoxville; one sister, Jacqueline McCoy
and husband, James, of Timonium; one brother, Robert Moler and wife, Ardeth, of
Knoxville; one aunt, Mildred Loy of Leesburg, Va.; and several nieces and
nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 3, at the
The family will receive friends from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at John T. Williams Funeral Home,
Pallbearers will be Charles Shrum, Brent
Bell, Dave Wolfe, William Miller, Terry Wolfe and Charlie Smith. Honorary
bearers will be former Brunswick bank directors, Roland Biser, William Hemp,
David Brock, James Draper, Robert Hooper, William Sauser, John Croghan, Charles
Thorton, Robert Moler and Floyd Wickham
Mrs.
Virginia Frye (Nicholson) Class 1930
As
originally published on Monday, December 22, 2008.
Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Nicholson, formerly of
She was born in
Mrs. Nicholson was a member of All
Saints Episcopal Church in
For many years, she and her husband owned and operated Nicholson's
Mrs. Nicholson lived with her
daughter in
Mrs. Nicholson was very active with
the Women of the Moose, Chapter 347 in
Mrs. Nicholson is survived by her
daughter, Connie Twigg Silliman and son-in-law, Dr. Thomas E. Silliman Sr.;
grandson, Troy E. Twigg and wife, Jill; great-grandchildren, Olivia Elizabeth
Twigg and Adam Joseph Twigg, all of Florida; niece, Bonnie Spann and husband,
Jim, and children Kendra and Corey of Palm Harbor, Fla.
Also surviving is ex-son-in-law,
Charles Ronald Twigg of Gaithersburg, fondly remembered by Mrs. Nicholson. Dr.
Silliman's children, considered as her extended family, are Dr. Thomas Silliman
Jr. and his wife, Becky, and children Jeremy, Shannon, Justin of Florida; Barry
Silliman and wife, Nancy, and children Stephanie and Jesse of Walkersville;
Gregory Silliman of Seven Fields, Pa.; and Gail N. Snyder and husband, Brian,
and son Jeremy Carl of Dublin, Ga. Mrs. Nicholson was preceded in death by her
brother, Leslie Frye of Knoxville in 1985.--
The viewing will be held from 10 to
11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, with the funeral immediately following at 11 a.m. at
the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Rev. Tom
Claggett will officiate.
Interment will be in
Mr. Malcolm Barger Class 1941
As originally published on Tuesday, December 9, 2008.
Mr. Malcolm
Barger, 84, of Homewood/Crumland Farms, Frederick, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008.
He was the husband of Pat Haller Barger, his wife of 56 years who preceded him
in death in 2003.
Born Nov. 19, 1924, he was the son of the late
Marshall E. and Claudia Mohler Barger.
He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. After the war, he
was employed for several years with Litton Chevrolet of
Following his retirement, he was an
avid golfer with the seniors group at Beaver Creek Country Club in
Surviving are three sons, Laurence
E. Barger and wife Patricia of Boonsboro, C. Jeffrey Barger and wife Brenda of
Damascus, and Steven W. Barger and wife P.J. of Frederick; one daughter, Kay I
. Etzler and husband Bill of Monrovia, 11 grandchildren, and eight
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two
brothers, C. Riley Barger and Marshall J. Barger; and two sisters, V. Deloris
Barger and N. Janice Good.
The family will receive friends from
7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Stauffer Funeral Home,
Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Grace Episcopal Church,
Interment will be in
Mr. Andrew Maught Class 2000
As originally published on Saturday, December 6, 2008
Mr. Andrew "Andy" Franklin Maught, 26, of
Born August 3, 1982, in
Andy was a 2000 graduate of
Andy's life was baseball. He had a great love and
passion for the sport. He was on the last 12-year-old team from
In addition to his loving parents,
he is survived by a brother, Matthew Maught, and a sister, Danielle Maught,
both of Jefferson; a paternal grandmother, Thelma Maught, of Jefferson; a
maternal grandmother, Regina Carey, of
He will also be remembered and
missed by all of his friends and his baseball family.
He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Andrew "Jack" Maught and
Ralph Carey.
The family will receive friends from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at the Stauffer Funeral Home,
Interment will be in
Mr. William Merriman Class 1966
Mr. Merriman worked for the
Montgomery County Government for 35 years, retiring in 2002 as fleet manager.
Jack enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially his grand
puppy "Sophie."
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Ashley Merriman of
Frederick, his mother-in-law Mary Pearl of Jefferson, and his sisters-in-law
Winifred Pearl of Jefferson, Evelyn Stephenson and husband Mark and Lana
Crutchley and husband Michael all of Brunswick.
The family will receive friends on
Monday, September 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Stauffer Funeral Home,
1100 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick, where services will be held Tuesday, September
9 at 11:00 a.m.
Interment St. Mark's Cemetery, Petersville.
Mrs. Franki Norris (Sechler) Class 1989
As originally published on Sunday, November 16, 2008.
Mrs. Franki Renee Sechler,
37, of
Born June 12, 1971 in
Mrs. Sechler was a member of the
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by four children,
Brittainey, Bethany, Courtney and Curtis Sechler; her step-dad, John Benda;
aunts and uncles, Leah Martin, Grace Garver and husband Junior, Harold
Brandenburg and wife Linda, Charles Brandenburg and wife Wanda, Virginia
Axline, Fern Sigler and Leona Rohrer and husband Conrad.
The family will receive friends from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621
Opossumtown Pike,
Interment will be in
An educational fund has been established for the children and contributions may
be expressed to The Sechler Family Fund c/o B.B.&T Bank,
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Mrs. Shirley Taulton ( Nelson)
Class 1953 Mrs. Shirley
June Nelson, 73, of
Mrs. Constance (Connie) Michael Turner, 89, of Jefferson,
passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband,
Charles Robert (Bob) Turner in January 1985, and one sister, Aileen Michael
Kelley in August 2006. Jessie Diane Howard Class 2006 Obittuary_etc: Ms. Jessica Diane Howard, 18, of Frederick,
died Saturday, March 17, 2007, of acute myeloid leukemia.
Mary Jane Stewart, 83, of
Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at her residence. Mr. Leslie (Moonie) Forrest Sr. Class 1947 Leslie Franklin
"Moonie" "AJ" Forrest Sr., 79, of Myersville, died
Saturday, Aug. 23, at Golden Living center, Frederick. He was the husband of
Thelma Hildebrand Forrest.
Alan Dwight Clark, 56, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, Aug.
21, 2008, at his residence.
Mr. Silas Carroll
"Si" Phillips Sr., 77, of Frederick, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at
his home in Monocacy Village. He was the husband of B. Jean Pearce
Phillips. They married March 27, 1954.
Freda N. Shriver, 88, formerly of Brunswick,
went peacefully home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at
Homewood at Crumland Farms, Frederick, surrounded by her daughters. Mr. Christopher Jones Class 1986 Christopher Wayne Jones, 39, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died
June 27, 2008, at Bay Front Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Fla. Born July
23, 1968 in Maryland, he was the son of Carroll Jones of Brunswick and the
late Shirley Jones. Ms. Tamara Haynes Class 1988
Curtis L. Cooper Class Class 1964
Roy Lee Crowl, 83, of Brunswick,
died Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy. He was born
June 19, 1924 in Brunswick as a son of Roy Hedges and Hazel Boyer Crowl. Ms. Flora Adams (Main) Class 1935 Flora "Pat" Main, 90, of
Brunswick, died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy. Virginia Wiseman (Barger) Class 1933 Deceased 3/8/1975 and buried a Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick, MD as reported by her daughter
Shirley Barger (Vieweg) (Shull) Class 1944 Shirley Barger Vieweg Shull, 80, succumbed to cancer
Wednesday, Jan.30,2008 in Encinitas, CA. She was born July 8, 1927, to
Charles and Laura Barger. Ethel Frocke (Peterson) Class 1943 Deceaased April 2006 as reported by a class mate |
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Stanley
Wilmer King, age 86, of Taneytown, died on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at the
Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, Pa. Born Dec. 18, 1921 in Toliva, Pa., he
was the son of the late Wilmer O. and Bessie (McClain) King. He was
predeceased by his wife, Shirley Jane (Wilt) King in 1995. Mr. Clarence
Green Jr. Class 1987 Mr.
Clarence "C. J." Green Jr., 38, of Frederick, died Friday, Feb. 1,
2008. Mrs. Margaret
Titus (Creager) Class 1930
Margaret Louise Titus Creager, 93, formerly a resident of Northampton Manor
of five years, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Guy R. Creager, to whom she was married for 50
years.
Ms. Jennifer "Jenny"-- Maria-Adel Carter, 27, of Point of
Rocks,--died on--Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, from injuries in a motor vehicle
accident. She was born in Frederick, on March 21, 1980, she was a daughter of
Helen Carter of Point of Rocks and the late Norris B. Carter Sr.
Mrs. Sarah Lucille Bowings, 87, of Knoxville, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008,
at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 18, 1920 in Knoxville
as a daughter of the late Clarence E. and Alice Stewart Moss. Ruth M. Albert
(Cooper), Class 1938 BRUNSWICK, Md. - Ruth May Cooper, 88, of 527 Brunswick
St., died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Frederick Memorial (Md.) Hospital. Mr. Michael
Webber Class 1968
Mrs. Katherine
Ahalt (Sharrer) Class 1938
Mrs. Edna
Loudell Lowery (Bartlett) Class 1969
Mr. James Haller
Class 1945
Mr. Carroll
(Tony) Webber Class 1964
Mrs. Fannie
Shrader (Souder) Class of 1931
Mrs. Donna Custer
(Heiss) Class 1954
Ms. Anna Mae
Heffner Class 1946
Mrs. Shirley
Lee Danner (Wheeler) Class of 1956 |
