Elizabeth Halley (Gladstone) Class 1926
Marjorie Jones (Smith)
Catherine Virginia Coffman  (Smith) Class 1929
Anna Louise Holder (Thompson) (Sullivan) Class 1929
Olivia Cost (Ryan) Class 1929
Virginia Frye (Nicholson) Class 1930
Frances Spickler (Meem) Class 1930
Maragret Titus (Creager) Class 1930
Dorothy Hill (Burch) Class 1931
Elizabeth Moler (Wheeler) Class 1931
Mary Orndorff (Cummings) Class 1931
Fannie Shrader (Souder) Class 1931
Margaret Flook Class 1932
Norman W Gaither Class 1932
Paul Lester Keller Class 1932
Celeste Everhart (Hildebrand) Class 1933
Clarence West Class 1933
Virginia Wiseman (Barger) Class 1933
Theresa Phillips (Renolds) Class 1934
Helen Roby (Gaither) Class 1934
Mary Shumaker (West) Class 1934
Flora Adams (Main) Class 1935
Helen "Lucille" Snoots (Kline) Class 1935
Elmer (Gene) Bowers Jr. Class 1936

Richard Bowers Class 1936
Nellie Francis Carey (Crone) Class 1936
Evelyn Wright George Class 1936
Edward Spurrier Class 1936
Margaret Keenan (Spurrier) Class 1937
Constance Michael (
Turner) Class 1937
Ralph Stein Class 1937

Katherine Ahalt (Sharrer) Class 1938
Ruth Albert (Cooper) Class 1938

Gloria Cornelius
(Merriman) Class 1938

Warren Frocke Class 1938
Freda Gaither (Shriver) Class 1938
Ina Kline(Whitley) Class1938
Sarah Lucille Moss (Bowings) Class 1938
Emma Copeland (Axline) Class 1938
Pauline Taylor Class 1938
Edward Sanger Class 1939
Mildred Kidwell (Burch) Class 1939
Elaine Koogle (Bowers) Class 1939
James Roby Class 1939
Theresa Thompson (Sheppard) Class 1939
Floyd Wickham Class 1939
George Arnold Class 1940
Cleveland Badger Class 1940
Margaret Bingham Class 1940
Richard 'Dick' Cage Class 1940
Hayes Huffer Class 1940
Stanley King Class 1940
Mary Roelkey (Simpson) Class 1940
Frances Thompson (Lucas) Class 1940
Edgar Virts Jr Class 1940
Malcolm (Mac) Barger Class 1941
Roy Lee Crowl Class 1941
Rita Gaither (Webber) Class 1941
June Good (Harrison) Class 1941
Joe Kelley Class 1941
Charles Mumaw Class 1941
James "Whitey" Proctor Class 1941
Ralph Junior (Red) Proctor Class 1941
Frances Shewbridge (Cover) Class 1941
Mary Jane Barker (Stewart) Class 1942
Paul "Delphey" Gaither Class 1942
Rosie Elizabeth Moss Class 1942
William Albert Mullen Class 1942
Margaret Crenell Mulkey Class 1942
Grace Webber (Reed) Class 1942
John Breedon Class 1943
Ethel Frocke (Peterson) Class 1943
Norman Haller Class 1943
Jeannetta Hughes (Donovan) Class 1943
Allen William Johnston Class 1943
George Frederick McGolerick Class 1943
Charlotte LaRue Nalley (Hammond) Class 1943
Gloria Riser (Bruns) Class 1943
William Richard (Mike) Webber Class 1943
Dorothy Taulton (Merchant) Class 1943
Shirley Barger (Vieweg) (Shull) Class 1944
Blanche Brawner (Slaughter) (Nelson) Class 1944
Maurice Brooks Sr. Class 1944
Jean Caniford (Carper) Class 1944
Mary Cage (Hortman) Class 1944
Anna Longbrake (Mock) Class 1944
Bettie Jane Nuse (Midgett) Class 1944
Dorris 'Dot' Webber (Proctor) HM Class 1944
James Haller Class 1945
A Dix Horine Class 1945
William Paul Nelson Class 1945
Gilbert Orndorff Class 1945
William King "Elbo" Palmer HM Class 1945
Kenneth Taylor Class 1945
Drucilla Breeden "Lake" Class 1946
Shirley Foster (Fry) Class 1946
Anna Mae Heffner Class 1946
Mavin Keplinger (Shuffler) Class 1946
H Clayton Leftwich Class 1946
Regina Moler (Bayne) Class 1946
Mary Jane Pace Class 1946
James Russell Pearrell Jr Class 1946
Virginia Dagenhart (Bruchie) Class 1947
Leslie (Moonie) Forrest Class 1947
Richard Mullen Class 1947
Silas (Si) Phillips Class 1947
Claude Bruce Porter Class 1947
Albert Richard Roelkey Sr. Class 1947
Lee Smith Class 1947
James Tritapoe Class 1947
Roma Cummings (Hebb) Class 1948
Anna Foreback (Dawson) HM Class 1948
Robert (Bob) Foster Class 1948
Samuel Himes Class 1948
Forrest Glenn Moler Jr. Class 1948
Richard Price Clasas 1948
*Charles 'Pete" Virts Class 1948

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Clifford Thompson Class 1950
Douglas Conner
Class 1951 
Vivian Edwards (Hughes) Class 1951
Phylis Roby (Morsberger Class 1951
Doris Jean Scheckles Class 1951
Ronald  'Ron'  Brady Class 1952
Roma Carey (Gordon) Class 1952
Essie Hoffmaster (Moler) Class 1952
Phyllis Ann Hughes (Thompson) Class 1952
Thomas Daniel Lutman Class 1952
Robert E McIntosh Class 1952
David Orndorff Class 1952
Joan "Billie" Stine (Long) Class 1952
Harold Wayne (Slick) Summers Class 1952
George Thomas Pearl HM Class 1952
Gary Virts Class 1952
Mary Elizabeth Fisher Class 1953
Bettymae Sine Class 1953
Shirley Taulton (Nelson) Class 1953

Howard Cooper Class 1954
W Elisworth Cooper Class 1954 Unkn
Donna Custer (Heiss) Class 1954
Emma Lou Forrest (Bagaent) Class 1954 Unkn
Ralph E Gumm Class 1954 Unkn
Delores Kline Class 1954
Larry R Mills Class 1954 Unkn
Janie L Munday (Hekett) Class 1954 Unkn
Lida Mae Pendergraft (Macklin) Class 1954 Unkn
Donald Lee Sigler Sr HM Class 1954
Gene E Summers Class 1954 d:1/20/1972
Patricia Taulton (Summers) Class 1954
V L Washington Class 1954 Unkn
JoAnn Virinia Calhoun (Campbell) Class 1955
Gary Cooper Class 1956
Harley William "Skeeter" Webber Class 1955
Shirley Danner (Wheelericia Taulton) Class 1956
Cleo Yvonne Longerbeam Class 1956
David Merriman Class 1956
JoAnn Barger (Thompson) Class 1957
Margo Cannon (Smith) Class 1957
Shirley Marken (Heath) Class 1957
Diane Cannon (Wagner) Class 1958
Clayton Eugene "Jake" Hagan Class 1959
Nancy Harrison (Smith) Class 1959)
Gloria King (Hollar) Class 1959

 

Erna Francis Carey (Eshbaugh) Class 1960
Loretta Ann Danner (Darr) Class 1960
Carla Whittington (Clipp) Class 1960
Carroll Brawner Class 1961
Doris Dockery Class 1962
Gary Lewis Class 1962
Gerome Orye Class 1962
C Patricta Werkings (Kern) Class 1962
Brenda Bowers (Bowman-Jordon) Class 1964
Curtis Leo Cooper Class 1964
John William Eury Class 1964
Emily Insley (Keller) Class 1964
Charles Jackson Class 1964
Ronald Lowe Class 1964
James Painter Class 1964
Carrol (Tony)Webber Class 1964
George Daniel Kehne Class 1965
Thomas F Waters Class 1965
Donna Sue Wetnight (Wilson) Class 1965
Kenneth  "Barney" Barnhouse Class 1966
Vernon Carey HM Class 1966
William (Jack) Merriman Class 1966
Paul Barker Jr Class 1967
James Hoopengardner Jr. Class 1967
Gloria Lerch (Lewis) Class 1967
Marsha Childers Class 1969
Albert Cecil Conner Class 1968
Virginia Hartman (Walker) Class 1968
Michael Webber Class 1968
Edna Loudell Lowery (Bartlett) Class 1969
James McKnight Class 1970
Gail Taylor Miller Class 1970
Alan Clark Class 1971
Patti Kay Snoots (Clark) Class 1971
Deborah Ayers (Welty) Class 1973
Danny Dixon Class 1973
Deanna Vanover Class 1973
Louise Carter Class 1974
Debra Danner Class 1974
James Morrison Class 1974
Randall "Randy" Carey Class 1975
Richard Myers Class 1975
Melisa (Missy) Danner (Ross) Class 1976
Mary Henderson Class 1976
James Holder II Class 1976

Thomas Edward Mercer Class 1976
Mark Taylor Class 1976
David Keith Sparrow Class 1978
Charles Edward "Eddie" Weddle Class 1978
Paul Holder Class 1979
James Morseburger Class 1979
Keith Riland Class 1979
Millard "Sam" Smith Class 1979
Bonnie Spring (Hilderbrand) Class 1979
Carole Adkins (Gordon) Class 1980
Darrell Droneburg Class 1980
Daniel Morris Class 1980
Norris "Danny" Carter Jr.. Class 1981
Wanda Linton (Rife) Class 1981
Ryan Dawson Class 1983
Terri Reene Deneen (Dixon) Class 1984
Cinda May Wickham (Mossburg) Class 1984
Danna Moore (Hawes) Class 1985
Christopher Jones Class 1986
Donald Eugene Lerch Class 1986

Clarence J Green Jr. Class 1987
Tamara Haynes Class 1988
Franki Norris (Sechler) Class 1989
Jeanette Caniford Class 1992
Mark Crocker, Jr. Class 1992
Shelley McLane Class 1992
Brian Snoots Class 1992
Paul Mathew Gaither
Class 1995
Jennifer Carter Class 1998
Michael Patrick Considine Class 1999
Andrew Maught
Class 2000
Richard Clevenger Class 2001
Laura Ann Collins Class 2004
John "Jake" David Shuron Class 2004
Preston Tarleton Class 2004
Jessie Diane Howard Class 2006
Amanda Sines Class 2006
Samuel Divel Class 2008
Gage Michael Fouché Class 2009
Andrew Garman HM Class 2011

Lydia Lane Will Shewbridge Sec to Principal 
C. Elizabeth "Betty" McCaffrey, Teacher

     Mr. Randall Eugene "Randy" Carey, 55, of Frederick, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.Born September 10, 1957, in Frederick, he was the son of Margaret Regina Carey and the late Ralph F. Carey.
     Randy graduated from Brunswick High School Class of 1975 and served in 82nd Airborne in North Carolina. He was a mechanic in the Frederick area for numerous years.In addition to his mother, he is survived by brothers, Allen Carey and Vince Carey; sister, Daphne Maught and husband Charlie; nephew, Matt Maught and niece, Danielle Maught.
     In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by nephew, Andy Maught.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, MD 21701.
     The funeral service will be 10 a.m., on Monday, December 24, 2012, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel. Pastor Charlene Barnes will offi- ciate. Internment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a
charity of one's choice .Online condolences to the family may be shared at keeneybasford.com.

Drucilla Breeden "Lake" Class 1946

     Drucilla Breeden Lake, 82, of Brunswick, MD, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, December 15, 2012 surrounded by her family at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Lake Jr. who passed away on August 8, 2002Born in Brunswick, MD on February 13, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Jobe O. and Lela C. Simons Breeden.
     Drucilla graduated from Brunswick High School in 1946 and attended Frederick Community College. She worked for over 26 years at the National Institutes of Health as a Personnel Specialist. She was a former Girl Scout Leader, a member of the Brunswick High School Fabulous Forties Alumni Committee and a beloved member of Jefferson United Church of Christ.Drucilla was a devoted mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed trips to Ocean City and Florida with her family as well as daily crossword puzzles. She fully enjoyed life.
      She is survived by her children, Thomas A. Lake and wife Cyndi of Keymar, Sandra D. Hemp and husband Billy of Jefferson, Linda C. Whipp of Jefferson and Andrea C. Vermillion and husband Skip of Brunswick. Drucilla took great pride in her 15 grandchildren: Angie Hill, Jeff Lake, Keri Albright, Teresa Conto, Rodney Lake, Tommy Lake Jr., Roxy Grossnickle, Daniel Hemp, Brooke Hemp, Robby Whipp, Lesley Whipp, Jamee Sandy, CJ Vermillion, Gabe Vermillion and Kyle Bogard. In addition, she adored her twenty-seven great-grand-children and three great- great- grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Betty Smith of Jefferson and brother Joe Breeden and wife Betty Lou of Rohrersville. She will be remembered by numerous cousins, including Glen Dale Simons. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bobby Whipp, sister, Lorraine Layman, brothers, John Breeden and Robert Breeden and niece, Delores Layman Knott.
     Visitation will be on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 3-5 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. at the Stauffer Funeral Home, P. A., 1100 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD and on Friday December 21, 2012 at Jefferson United Church of Christ, 3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD 21755 from 10:00am until time of funeral services at 11:00am. Her Pastors Rebecca and John Shillingburg will offi- ciate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.Those desiring to honor Drucilla can make contributions in her name to the Jefferson United Church of Christ.Online condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.staufferfuneralhome.com


James Edward Proctor Class 1941

James Edward Proctor Class of 1941 James Edward Proctor, 89, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Born Monday, Oct. 29, 1923, in Weaverton, Md., he was the son of the late Ralph Alexander Proctor and the late Elizabeth (Barger) Proctor. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Dorris E. Proctor, on April 20, 2012. He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1941 and later served in the U.S. Navy during World War II onboard a sub chaser. He was formerly employed at Fairchild Aircraft, and later retired in 1986 from the Department of the Army at Fort Ritchie. He was a member of New Beginnings Community Church, Eagles Club, BPO Elks Lodge 378 and Dixon Troxell American Legion Post 211, Funkstown, Md. He was a devoted family man who loved baseball and music. He is survived by two daughters, Holly Tosadori and husband, Anthony, of Smithsburg, Md., and Karen Williamson and husband, Terry, of Hagerstown; four grandsons, Jay Hunt, Evan Hunt, Sean Hunt and Forrest Williamson; granddaughter, Amanda Williamson; two great-granddaughters, Catrina Hunt and Emma Hunt; and two great-grandsons, Gavin Hunt and Brayden Hunt. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Danner; and brother, Ralph Proctor. Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, with the Rev. Henry Burtner officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058

James C. "Jim" McKnight Class 1970

     Mr. James C. "Jim" McKnight, 60, of Jefferson died on Friday November 30, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather he was married to Cindy L. McKnight.Born on July 23, 1952 in Brunswick he was the son of the late Richard L. and Grace Taylor McKnight. 
      Jim started playing drums at the age of 13 and played in numerous local country bands and most recently with "4 Of A Kind Plus" from Frederick. He was famous for his kinklings, fudge and coleslaw. He enjoyed gardening, photography, woodworking, cruises, and eating. In the last few years he had learned to play the harmonica and enjoyed playing tractors with the apple of his eye, his grandson Jayden. He was a member of the Jefferson Ruritan. He worked for NRC Print Shop for over 40 years.
     In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter Crystal Burns and her husband Josh of Jefferson. Grandson Jayden Burns. Brothers Richard H. McKnight and wife Lynn of Frederick and Frank L. McKnight and wife Darlene of Frederick. Niece Christi Fleagle and husband Zach and their children Kasey and Taylor. Nephews Scott McKnight and his daughter Molly. Sister in law Sandy Simons and husband Rick and their children Danny Simons and Tracy Simons and her daughter Maddy.  He will also be missed by his dog Newton and by many special friends. He was preceded in death by a niece Misty McKnight.
     Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Tuesday December 4, 2012 at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 Maple Avenue, Brunswick where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday December 5, 2012. Reverend Tim May, Richard Simons and Reverend Jenny Smith will officiate. Interment will be private.The family asks that in lieu of flowers and in Jim's name that contributions be made to the Frederick County Humane Society at www.fchs.org or to the American Stroke Association at www.strokeassociation.org. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com
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Paul "Delphey" Gaither Class 1942


     Mr. Paul "Delphey" Gaither 87 of Brunswick MD died on Sunday November 25, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born August 19, 1925 in Brunswick MD. He was the son on the late Paul William Gaither and Mame Ruth Barger and the loving husband of Betty Lee Walker for 66 years. They were married on December 21, 1946.
     Mr. Gaither known to many as Delphey or Coach graduated from Brunswick High School class of 1942 and the University of Maryland class of 1951. He taught in Howard County from 1951-1959 and at Brunswick High School from 1959-1979. Delphey taught track, crosscountry, baseball, basketball and soccer. He also worked for 25 years at the Charlestown Race Track. Some of his many hobbies were cracking walnuts, metal detecting, slots and mushroom hunting. He was a member of the Brunswick VFW and the First Baptist Church of Brunswick.
     He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946 and saw combat duty in the South Pacific Naval Air Corp as a plane Captain on the B-24 Liberator Bomber. He loved the Naval Reunions.
He is survived by his wife Betty, Daughter Cathy Barnes and Greg of Brunswick, Son's David Gaither and Elaine of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Paul Gaither and Susie of Rosemont, Glenn Gaither and Kelly of Brunswick, Sister Doris Cannon of Frederick MD, Brother in Law Sonny Walker and Darlene of Annapolis MD, Grandchildren, Greg Barnes and Michele of Maine, Mandy Mansell and Joe of Brunswick, Jesse Gaither and Hannah Gaither of Myrtle Beach S.C., Michael Gaither of Brunswick, Great Grandchildren Hunter Barnes and Eli Barnes of Maine, Kai Mansell of Brunswick, and good friend and student Wayne Hough. He was preceded in death by four Brothers, Benjamin, Norman, Harold and Butch Gaither, four Sisters, Freda Shriver, June Keller, Rita Webber and Pauline Leach and a Grandson, Matthew Gaither.
     The family will receive friends on Wednesday November 28, 2012 from 7 to 9 pm and on Thursday the 29 th. from 9 am to 12 noon at which time a funeral service will take place. Officiating will be Pastor Phil Graves. Following the services Mr. Gaither will be cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to the B.H.S. Athletics Department, ATTN: Athletic Director, John Jarrett, 101 Cummings Drive, Brunswick MD 21716. Professional services provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick MD.

Mary Elizabeth Roelkey (Simpson) Class 1940

     Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Roelkey Simpson, 90, owner and operator of Simpson Farms of Lovettsville, VA, was born unto Heaven on October 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Franklin Simpson.Mary was born on September 3, 1922 and raised on a farm in Knoxville, MD.
     She was the daughter of the late David Henry and Helen Hightman Roelkey.She is survived by her daughters, Selva S. Karslo of North Bethesda, MD, and Kathryn Frye and husband, Ronald, of Purcellville, VA; son, Jack Simpson; granddaughters, Stacy L. Ford and her husband, Greg, and their son, Eric Allen Ford, of Kabletown, WV, and Jessica Nicole Simpson of Gerrardstown, WV; grandson, Craig Frye and his wife, Crissy, of Purcellville, VA, and their children, Caitlin, Cory and Conner; and a brother, Robert Roelkey of Brownsville, MD.She will be remembered by her caregivers, Eva Auroza Rivera and Juvi Sandobal; along with Hospice of Frederick.
     In addition to her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Roy Franklin Simpson, Jr. (Pete); her infant daughter; brothers, David, Bill, Oliver, Warren, John and Albert Roelkey; and sisters, Helen Ryan, Nina Filler, Lillian Harwood, Martha Roelkey and Alice Roelkey.
     There will be no visitation or service at the funeral home. A graveside service/ Roelkey family reunion cele- brating Mary's life will be held in the spring of 2013 at the New Jerusalem Church in Lovettsville. Officiating will be Pastor Ann Hummer. For further information, contact skarslo@yahoo.com.Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21701.Arrangements are being handled by Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. of Frederick, and Stauffer Crematory Inc. of Frederick.Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at staufferfuneralhome.com

Gerome D. Orye Class 1962

     Mr. Gerome D. Orye, formerly of Brunswick, MD, passed away at his home in Largo, Florida on October 4, 2012. He was 68.Jerry was a professional Plasterer by trade and was a Master at the craft. Early in his life he co-owned a plastering business in South Florida.
     He was predeceased by his mother and father, Naomi "Peggy" and C.D. "Mickey" Orye. He was also preceded in death by his brother Mickey Orye.He is survived by two daughters, Peggy D. and Jera D. He is also survived by a brother, Drew Orye. Surviving him also, is Patrica Lynch of Largo, Florida.

Jo Ann Barger (Thompson) Class 1957

     Mrs. JoAnn Thompson, 73 of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Mertius Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. She was the wife of Jesse Lee Thompson to whom she was married for 55 years.She was born June 5, 1939 in Brunswick to the late Marshall Joseph Barger, Sr. and Elsie Mae Flook Barger.
     She retired from Farmers and Mechanics National Bank in 1994 where she was a teller for 28 years. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She was a member of the College of Senior Regents for the Loyal Women of the Moose. She was senior regent of the Moose Lodge Chapter 660. She recruited over 200 women to the chapter. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles no. 1136 of Brunswick and Brunswick American Legion Post 96.
     Surviving in addition to her husband is one daughter, Terri Lynn Green and husband Russ of St. Louis, MO, two sons Claggett Lee Thompson and wife Robin of Jefferson, MD, and Marshall Joseph Thompson and wife Gloria of Dargan, MD. Also surviving are her brother Marshall Joseph Barger, Jr. and wife Rose of Jefferson, MD, and Sister-in-Law Elizabeth Brust. She is survived by eight grandchildren, Erin Kimm and husband Ryan, Andrew Moulton, Nathaniel Moulton, and Allison Moulton all of St. Louis, MO; Jason Thompson and wife Kandice of Middletown, MD; Brandon Thompson and significant other Kelsey Taylor of Washington, DC, Zachary Thompson and Nick Thompson of Jefferson, MD. Two great grandchildren, Dustin Thompson and Chase Kimm. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.JoAnn loved her family and especially enjoyed all her grandchildren.
     She was known for gathering all her loved ones on special occasions. Everyone enjoyed the huge dinners she prepared. She was a strong, compassionate and loving wife. Her kindness extended outside of her family and she was well loved by many in the community. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and enjoyed spending time with her family pets Chi Chi and Chico.
     She had left many fond memories of which her family will carry in their hearts to remember her by.A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Hope United Methodist Church, 7 South Maryland Avenue, Brunswick, MD. Officiating will be Rev. Katie Bishop and Pastor Noni Sigler.
     Donations can be made to the charity of your choice in JoAnn's name.Arrangements have been entrusted by the John T. Williams Funeral Home in Brunswick, MD

Richard Henry "Dick" Cage Class 1940

Mr. Richard Henry "Dick" Cage, 89, of Frederick, died on September 25, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.He was the husband of Edna Miller Cage.
     Born on April 18, 1923 in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Harvey L. age and Lillian Virginia Henry.
Mr. Cage had worked 15 years with Mullinix and Bentz as a Salesman and also 25 years with Hiltners as Vice President of Sales. He retired in 1989.
     Mr. and Mrs. Cage were the owners of the White Cottage Inn, and operated it for approximately five years.
He was a
World War II Army Veteran, as a Sgt. Major, serving with the 502nd AAA Gun Battalion in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and participated in the invasion of Leyte and Okinawa. He was a member of the American Legion Francis Scott Key Post 11 and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jefferson.
     In addition to his wife, Mr. Cage is survived by his son, Rick H. Cage, II of Frederick and his granddaughter, Aja Cage of Baltimore.
     The family will receive friends on Friday, October 5 from 2-4 PM at Keeney and Basford PA Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 6 at 10 AM in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home, Rev. Katrina Holland officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please visit Mr. Cage's online memorial at
keeneybasford.com.

Ralph E. Stine Class 1937

     Ralph E. Stine passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012. He was born January 25, 1921, near Brunswick, Maryland, to Hiram Franklin Stine and Annie Palmer Stine as the youngest of 11 children.
 He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He served as a commissioned Navy officer during WWII, working in naval mine countermeasures.
     On Christmas Eve, 1942, he married Dawn McKimmey.After the war, he was employed by the Department of Defense as an engineer in various areas. His final employment was with American Optical Corporation as a manufacturing engineer.
     He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Rifle Association, Isaac Walton League, and board of directors of Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Frederick, MD.He was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Frederick, MD, where he served terms on the church council and many committees. He also served as Parish Administrator and scout master of the church scout troop.
     In his spare time, he was an avid reader with a particular interest in history. He was particularly well versed in Civil War and WWII history.The last of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by both parents, all sibings, and his loving wife of 69 years.
     He is survived by his son, Emerson (Vicki) Stine; daughter, Donna ( Jim) Kienzler; and grandchildren, Alison ( Jeremy) Gottlieb, Jeffrey (Nicole) Stine, Michael Kienzler, and Richard Kienzler.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, 1508 East Avenue, Katy, Texas on Saturday, September 22, 2012, where funeral services will be held immediately following, at 3:30 p.m., with Rev. Phillip Bender officiating.
     Interment in Katy Magnolia Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his favorite charities: the Alzheimer's Association , 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030, and the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125. Condolences may be expressed at SchmidtFuneralHome.net.

Dr Mark A Taylor Class of 1976


     Dr. Mark A. Taylor, 53, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., died Thursday morning, August 16, 2012, in Martinsburg, Pa., after a 15-year courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
He was born December 27, 1958, in Bethesda, Md., son of Gerald and Dorothy (Jones) Taylor. He married Donna Toothe on Dec. 28, 1985, in Baltimore, Md.
     Surviving are his wife, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage; his parents of Waynesboro, Pa.; a daughter, Sheri of State College, Pa.; two sons, Joshua of State College and Matthew of Hollidaysburg; and three brothers, Greg and wife Ethel, of Frederick, Md., Gary and wife Denise, of Point of Rocks, Md., and John of Waynesboro.He was preceded in death by a niece, Leah
     .Mark was a 1976 graduate of Brunswick High School, Brunswick, Md., and a 1980 magna cum laude graduate of York College of Pennsylvania with a degree in biology. He was a 1985 graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, with honors in environmental pathology and introduction to family practice. From July 1985 to June 1990 he did his orthopedic residency with West Virginia University Hospitals, Morgantown, W.Va., and in 1990 he had specialized training at the Knee Care Clinic in Fayetteville, Ark.
     Mark retired from private practice in 1997 with Blair Orthopedic Associates. After retirement, he became a professor at St. Francis and West Virginia universities. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg, and had formerly played the guitar in its praise band. He was also active in Boy Scouts of America and was a coach for various sports teams.A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home Inc., Hollidaysburg.Memorials may be given to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's disease research at Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777; or The V Foundation, 106 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513.

Mary Patricia Cage (Hortman Class of 1944


Mrs. Mary Patricia "Pat" Hortman, 85, of Brunswick, MD, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012, at the Kline Hospice House.
     She was the beloved wife of William Hortman for 66 years.Born April 24, 1927, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Earl Thomas and Helen Frances Karn Cage.
Mrs. Hortman was a 1944 graduate of Brunswick High School and graduated from Franklin School of Science with her medical technician degree.
     Pat worked as a librarian and started the first library in 1963 in Brunswick, where she worked for 29 years. Pat was one of the oldest members who attended the Bethany Lutheran Church, Brunswick. She loved cats, sewing with her daughter and the library.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Joyce Oland and husband Arthur of Statesville, NC; three grandsons, Zachary L. Oland and wife Heather of Statesville, NC, Nils T. Oland of Statesville, NC, and Quinn J. Oland of Fairfax, VA; and great-granddaughter Teagan E. Oland.
     There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens at 2:30 p.m. Pastor LaVern Rasmussen will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church, 109 First Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716.

Ryan Lee Dawson Jr.  Class 1983

     Ryan Lee Dawson, Jr. 25, beloved son of Patricia Dawson of Brunswick, MD and Ryan L. Dawson, Sr. of Martinsburg, WV, passed away on August 18, 2012 at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grand- parents, Robert and Anna Dawson of Brunswick, MD and maternal grandfather Kenny Edwards of Rohrersville, MD.
     In addition to his parents, Ryan is survived by his sister Bethany Rayne Dawson of Frederick, MD; brother Kenneth James (Roger) Dawson of Brunswick, MD; grandmother Agnes Edwards of Rohrersville, MD; step- father Paul Cornish of Jefferson, MD; step-mother Rosemary Dawson of Martinsburg, WV; step-sister Charissa Collins and Jessica Cornish of Jefferson, MD; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and a long list of best friends.
     Ryan is a graduate of Brunswick High School. He enjoyed singing, dancing, attending Baltimore Oriole games and loved the Dallas Cowboys. Ryan worked for the Scott Key Center in Frederick, MD.
A memorial service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick, MD. Friends are invited to meet with the family beginning at 12:30 at the Church on Thursday, August 23.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brunswick High School for Life Program, 101 Cummings Drive, Brunswick, MD 21716.Professional services provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD 21716.

William Paul Nelson Class 1945

     William Paul Nelson died in San Juan Capistrano, CA on July 18, 2012.  He was born in Brunswick, Maryland on Aug 1, 1927 to William John Nelson and Nellie Gertrude Dunn Nelson.  His two older brothers were John and Joe.
     Bill was a graduate of Brunswick High class of 1945, has regularly attended reunions each year and had looked forward to attending again this September.  After graduation, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy and reported to Yale University to begin his college education before starting his flight training as a pilot in the Navy V5 Program.  After his honorable discharge, he completed his education and graduated from the University of Maryland. Bill became an employee of IBM immediately after his graduation and he later transferred to California and remained with the company until retirement.
     Bill was married to his second grade sweetheart, Janice Lee Barger, until her death in 2011.  Together they had four children who are all currently residents of California: Mark in Folsom, Jennifer in Dana Point, Patrick in San Jose and Joseph in Sunnyvale.  Bill and Janice have nine grandchildren and two great-grandsons.  Bill and Janice are buried at the Los Gatos Memorial Cemetery in San Jose.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Bill was loved by family and friends alike and will be greatly missed on both the East and West Coasts.

 

Margaret Jane Bingham Class 1940

     Mrs. Margaret Jane Bingham, 91 of Knoxville, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at her home.Born September 29, 1920, in Weverton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Myrtle Bingham.
     Margaret grew up in the Weaverton Baptist Church and became one of the original founders of the new church. She was a Life Member of the church and also taught Sunday School and VBS.She was a first-grade teacher and she was truly dedicated to her job.
     She retired in 1986 after 42 years of teaching in Washington County. Throughout the years she loved having her former students come up to her and remembering most of them. During the summer months Margaret loved to travel.
     She is survived by loving guardian and her best friend, Iris Young. She was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis McGaha and a brother, Horace Bingham.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick on Sunday, July 15 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 16, at 1:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 3346 Gapland Road, Rohrersville, MD, with the Rev. Wendell McClellan and the Rev. Clayton Clark officiating.
      Interment will be in Knoxville Reformed Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com

Mr. Kenneth "Ken" H. Taylor Class 1945  
Class 1944
As originally published on Friday, May 25 2012

 Mr. Kenneth “Ken” H. Taylor, 84 of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Gettysburg Center, Gettysburg, PA. He was the husband of Margaret Kokinda Taylor.
     Born February 25, 1928 in Brunswick, MD, he was the son of the late Ernest and Ruth Thomas Taylor.
Mr. Taylor served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He received his J.D. degree in 1974, from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore. He retired as Assistant States Attorney from Frederick County in 1990, after 15 years of service. He was a member of the Francis Scott Key American Legion Post #11 and the Frederick County Bar Association. Ken loved watching baseball and football games.
     He is survived by two sons Andrew Taylor of Emmitsburg and Timothy Taylor and wife Tracy of Frederick, four grandchildren Brittany, Shawn, Michael and Ryan Taylor, great grandchildren Isaiah Taylor, Mikayla Taylor and Madelyn Wierzbicky, a brother Donald Taylor of Middletown and sisters Connie Grams of Rosemont and Helen Jane Palmer of Boonsboro and his sister- in-law Florence Bessire of Bronx, NY. Many nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a son Mark Taylor and a brother Gerald Taylor.
     The family will receive friends at Stauffer Family Services, 1201 N. Market Street, Frederick on Monday, May 28, from 2-4 p.m., where services will be held Tuesday, May 29, at 10:00 am., with Rev. Columba Gilliss officiating.
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Mr. Ronald West "Doc" Lowe Class 1964

As originally published on Friday, May 25 2012

Mr. Ronald West “Doc” Lowe, age 68, of Brunswick, Md., died Wednesday, May 23 at his home.
     Born October 4, 1943 in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Levin W. and Margaret Elizabeth Peek Lowe.
 He was a 1964 graduate of Brunswick High School. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from FEMA.
     He was a member of the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company since he was old enough to lie about his age. An avid Nascar fan and his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt. Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Anna Daugherty Lowe of Brunswick; son, Claude Lentner and wife, Melanie, of NC; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Heather and Cassie.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26 at John T. Williams Funeral Home, Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD with Rev. Ollie Baer offi- ciating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Frederick, MD.
     Family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the John T. Williams Funeral Home in Brunswick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 156, Brunswick, MD 21716 or to Hospice of Frederick County, PO Box 1799. Frederick. MD 21701.
     The family would like to give special thanks and appreciation to Chuck Smallwood, Dr. Hudhud and his staff, and to the staff of Hospice of Frederick County.

Mrs. Lorretta Ann Danner (Darr) Class 1960
As originally published on Saturday, May 05 2012

Mrs. Lorretta Ann Darr of Brunswick passed away on May 3, 2012. She was the wife of Donald Junior Darr. They had been married for 49 years.
      Born January 12, 1942 in West Virginia. She was the Daughter of Norman Danner and Hazel Cooper.
She is survived by her loving husband Donald. Three Sons, Donald W. Darr and friend Tracey Snoots of Charles Town WV, Ronald Eugene Darr and wife Lisa of Jefferson MD and Wayne Allen Darr of Baltimore MD. Two Sisters, Norma Browning of Ohio and Rebecca Brown of Charles Town WV. Two Grandchildren, Corey Darr of Brunswick MD, and Chad Darr of Jefferson MD.
     She was preceded in death by her parents Norman and Hazel Danner, one Sister Kathleen Painter.
The family will receive friends from 9 am to 11 am on Monday May 7 at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. Funeral Services will begin at 11 am with Pastor Gary Heffler officiating.     
     Interment with follow at Knoxville Reformed Cemetery, Knoxville MD.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association of MD. 3120 Lord Baltimore Dr. #106. Baltimore MD 21244
     Professional services entrusted to the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick MD 21716

 Dorris (Dot) Elleene Webber (Proctor) HM Class 1944
JUNE 30, 1927-APRIL 20, 2012

Dorris Elleene Webber Proctor, 84, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away Friday, April 20, 2012, at Meritus Medical Center.
     Born Thursday, June 30, 1927, in Knoxville, Md., she was the daughter of the late Estley Leo Webber and Emma Lovetta Cooper Webber.
She attended Brunswick High School.HM Class of  1944 .
     She was a member of New Beginnings Community Church, Elks Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Post 211 Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved the outdoors, gardening and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, James E. Proctor; daughters, Holly Tosadori and husband, Anthony, of Smithsburg, Md., and Karen Williamson and husband, Terry, of Hagerstown; sister, Adelaide Bower; brother, Curtis Webber; grandchildren, Jay Hunt, Evan Hunt, Sean Hunt, Amanda Williamson and Forrest Williamson; three great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her sister, Audrey Snoots; and brother, Irvin Cooper.
Services will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd., Hagerstown, with Pastor Mark Snyder officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown.
     The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 24, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Beginnings Community Church, 10215 Auto Place Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Mrs. Essie Arbutus Hoffmaster (Moler) Class 1952
As originally published on Thursday, April 12 2012

 Essie Arbutus Moler, 77, of Knoxville, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Reeders Memorial Home in Boonsboro, MD.
     Born January 5, 1935 in Sandy Hook, MD, she was the daughter of the late George Franklin Hoffmaster and Leoda Sweeney Hoffmaster.
She was a retired administrative assistant with American Optical in Frederick, MD.
     Essie was of the Protestant faith. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter No. 66 of Brunswick, MD and the American Legion Auxiliary in Boonsboro, MD.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Harry Lee “Buck” Moler, at home; one son, Raymond E. Breeden and wife, Victoria, of Middletown, MD; one sister, Audrey Conner of Charlottsville, VA; two brothers, Frank Hoffmaster of Jefferson, MD and Karl Hoffmaster of Knoxville, MD; two granddaughters, Cara Breeden of Frederick, MD and Maria Moser of Middletown, MD and three great grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Hoffmaster and two half brothers, George and Gene Hoffmaster.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Gapland, MD with Rev. Wendell McClellan and Rev. Noni Sigler officiating. Interment will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery in Brownsville, MD.
     The family will receive friends at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, US 340 at Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry/Charles Town, WV on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Frederick County Chapter, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.

Mrs. Marjorie Lee Jones (Smith) Class 1926
As originally published on Tuesday, April 03 2012

     Mrs. Marjorie Lee Jones Smith, well known educator and community leader died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick. She was 103. Marge, as she was affectionately known attended Frostburg State College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She taught 30 years in the Frederick County School System teaching elementary school, primarily 2nd grade, at Brunswick, Liberty and Walkersville. She loved teaching and was particularly pleased to have been selected to guide Hood College education students through their practice teaching.
     While teaching in Brunswick, Mrs. Smith met her future husband, Harry O. Smith, also a Frederick County educator. They settled in Walkersville and celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in 1998.
     The couple seemed to always be together. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Frederick County Teachers Association and the Maryland Retired Teachers Association. She taught Sunday school and junior choir at the Glade United Church of Christ in Walkersville. She was a member of the Lions Club Auxiliary, was honored for 50 years of service by the Walkersville Homemakers’ Club, and was awarded the Golden Sheaf by the Glade Valley Grange for 50 years of service. She was selected, along with her husband, as among Maryland’s outstanding senior citizens by the Maryland Jaycees. The Governor of Maryland appointed her to the Maryland Lung Association Board and in addition she was appointed to the Board of Social Services of Frederick County. Mr. and Mrs. Smith worked as poll watchers in the Walkersville precinct, volunteered for the Heart Fund, the Cancer Drive, Walkersville Carnival, the Glade Valley Food Bank, helped serve food to the homeless, transported cancer patients for treatment, helped out at the Great Frederick Fair and at Rose Hill Manor. Mrs. Smith enjoyed swimming, square dancing, bowling and travel.
     Mrs. Smith was born in Brunswick, Maryland in 1909, the sixth child of Howard Marvin Jones and Mabel Clarke Pierce. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Survivors include two sons, Richard Marvin Smith, an attorney in Washington, D.C., and Dr. Ronald Edward Smith, Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles 4 grandchildren, Kelly Margaret Smith Parker, Dr. Matthew Pierce Smith, Michael Harry Bowman Smith, Specialist Mark Jason Bowman Smith, U.S. Army; and four great grandchildren, Cole Parker, Austin Parker, Sophia Smith and Catalina Smith.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Avenue, Walkersville on Friday, April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 7, at Glade United Church of Christ, 21 Fulton Avenue,, Walkersville. The Rev. Philip Curran and the Rev. Gerald Hanberry are officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Woodsboro.
     In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to the Glade United Church Rof Christ Building Fund, Walkersville, Maryland 21793.

Mr. Harley William “Skeeter” Webber Class 1955
As originally published on Sunday, March 11 2012

Mr. Harley William “Skeeter” Webber, 74 of Brunswick, MD passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     He was the beloved husband of Truda Arvin Webber for 53 years.
Born October 30, 1937, in Knoxville, MD he was the son of the late Harley Rosel and Ellen Irene Wiltshire Webber.
     Mr. Webber was a retired foreman from the B &O, Chessie System, and CSX Railroad, having worked for more than 44 years before retiring in October 1999.
He was a chartered member of Faith Baptist Church, Knoxville, and former member of Knoxville Church of God where he also taught Sunday School. Harley was a Past Master of Masonic Lodge 191, Brunswick. Harley enjoyed playing baseball and was a former baseball coach for the Babe Ruth League, Brunswick. He was also an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. In his later years he played on a softball league in Olney, MD. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
     In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Jeff Webber and wife Debbie of Middletown, Brian Webber and wife Lori of Frederick and Karen Deadmon and husband Andy of Waynesboro, PA; grandchildren Matt and Rachel Deadmon of Waynesboro, PA and Mike and Kenneth Webber of Frederick.
     He was preceded in death by his five brothers Harold Webber, Melvin Webber, Roy Webber, Herman Webber and Roland Webber and one sister Elanor Green. Harely was the last survivor of his immediate family.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville. Pastor Ed Jordan and Pastor Bill Turney will officiate.
     In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, MD 21758 or the American Cancer Society 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908,

Mr. John “Jake” David Shuron  Class 2004
As originally published on Tuesday, March 06 2012

     Mr. John “Jake” David Shuron, 26, of Brunswick, MD passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012. He was born January 7, 1986 in Leesburg, VA and was the son of David and Stephanie Powell of Brunswick, MD.
     He was employed at the commissary at Fort Detrick, MD. He was of the Protestant Faith. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1582 of Brunswick.
 Jake had a love for life, enjoyed everyone and never met a stranger, they were all his friends. He also loved playing on line games with his brothers and friends. He was loved by his many friends and family and will be deeply missed.
    In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Chase and Brice Powell of Brunswick; grandparents, John D. and Betty Shuron and Frank and Betsy Zientek; aunts and uncles, Paddy and David Welch, Cathy and David Barnhouse, Janice and Randy Lewis, Richard and Patty Powell, Jeff and Beth Powell, Tonia and Brian Shocky, Maria and Greg Pippin, Frankie and Patty Zientek, Dean Zientek; three special cousins, Nickie Welch, Michael and Charlie Barnhouse and numerous other cousins.
     The family will receive friends on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 5 to 9 PM at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open from 9 AM to 9 PM.
     In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Frederick County Chapter, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.

Mr. George Thomas Pearl  HM Class 1952

George Thomas Pearl, 77, of Frederick, MD passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at his residence.
     Born April 27, 1934 in Lander, MD, he was the son of the late Lawrence Alvin Pearl and Catherine LaPole Pearl.
He is survived by three sons, Ronald Pearl and wife, Bertie of Brunswick, MD; Kenneth Pearl and wife, Cindy of Knoxville, MD and Douglas Pearl and wife, Susie of Falling Waters, WV; one sister, Catherine Gannon of Frederick, MD; four grandchildren, Eric Pearl and wife, Rhonda, Peggy Pearl, Stacey Cline and husband, Carl and Jeffery Miller and wife, Melissa; seven great grandchildren, Carley Cline, Cameron Cline, Tyler Pearl, Bradley Pearl, Nolan Wickless, Rebecca Miller and Jeffrey Miller.
     He was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Shaff and Ethel Wolfe and five brothers, Charles, Lawrence, Robert, Eugene, and Harold Pearl.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Frederick, MD with Nicole Wachter officiating.
     Arrangements are by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD.

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Thomas Brady Class 1952
As originally published on Friday, February 24 2012

Ronald Thomas Brady, husband of Joan C. Brady of Hagerstown, Maryland, died on February 22, 2012.
     Ron was born on April 23, 1934, in Brunswick, Maryland. He was the son of the late Walter L. and Catherine B. Brady. He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1952. He retired from the Department of Energy in Germantown, Maryland.
     Ron is survived by his four children, son Randall Brady and wife Paige and their daughter Hannah of Driftwood, Texas; daughter Robin L Brady-Slifer and partner Robin A. Brady-Slifer of Point of Rocks, Maryland and their daughters Ryanne Hartman and husband Tony of Ohio, and Bradi Purdum and fiancé Aaron Stocks of Bethesda, Maryland; daugh- ter Roxanne and husband Brian Sheffler and their daughters Christine and Rebecca Sheffler of North Carolina and step-grandson Brian Sheffler II and wife Maria, step-great grandsons Brian III and Henry Sheffler, Step-granddaughter Patricia Chancellor and husband Pete, step-great grandson Luke Chancellor; daughter Rhonda Baddour and husband Dr. Christian Baddour and daughters Skylar, Ciara and Alexa Baddour of Ohio. He is also survived by three step-children, Jeff Luttrell and wife Deedee and their sons Thomas and James Luttrell; Nick Luttrell and wife Sherri and their sonColeman Luttrell and step- daughter Cathy Joy and husband Alan and their son Daniel Joy, all of Frederick, Maryland.
     Ron is preceded in death by his four brothers and one sister.
Ron proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a mem- ber of the AMVETS Post 10 in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW, the MOOSE Club Post 1582 in Brunswick, Maryland, and the American Legion Post 211 in Funkstown, Maryland.
     A memorial service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Point of Rocks, Maryland at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers the family has requested a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Mr. Ronald T. Brady , 6931 Arlington Rd., Suite 200, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.

Mrs. Erma "Dolly" Frances Carey (Eshbaugh) Class 1960
As originally published on Thursday, February 02 2012

     Dolly Carey Eshbaugh, 69, died at home February 1, 2012, after a courageous three year battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She has left her frail earthly dwelling and taken up residence in her mansion prepared for her by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her eternity of peace, rest and bliss has begun.
     Born Erma Frances Carey on April 1, 1942, she was affectionately nicknamed “Dolly” by her Grandfather Carey in infancy. She was born at home in New Addition, Knoxville, MD, to the late Francis Ulysses and Erma Powers Carey.
     A graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1960, she was married to her high school sweetheart, William “Billy” Eshbaugh on August 28, 1965. This union blessed them with two sons.
     After graduation she worked as a clerk in the Frederick County Treasurers office for 10 years. For countless summers she volunteered at Summet Grove Church Camp, New Freedom, PA. Spanning two decades, she and her husband were full time managers of the camp. In later years, she and her husband teamed up in the battery business, retiring as owners of Battery Warehouse in Leesburg, VA, in 2005.
     Upon retiring, she and Billy joined Servants On Wheels Ever Ready (SOWERS), a working ministry of retired Christian RVers who provide free labor for Christian organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The adventure of travel and the joy of serving others brought great pleasure and fulfillment in her retirement years.
     She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church near Charles Town, WV. She lived out her Christian faith in love and service to others. Her warm smile and enthusiasm for life was infectious. She also enjoyed making memories, family get-togethers, church and missions work, crafts and stamping, cooking, reading, yard sales, fairs and festivals, parades and patriotism.
     Continuing in her spirit of giving, Dolly has elected to donate her brain and spinal cord to Johns Hopkins School of Medicine for ALS research.
Surviving in addition to her loving husband are two sons, Daren (Wanda) Eshbaugh, and sons Konnor and Barrett, Chambersburg, PA. Also, Erie (Sue) Eshbaugh, and children Evan, Carey, Rachel, and Elliot. Roanoke, VA. She is also survived by a brother, Gene “Clay” Carey, Knoxville. Others left to cherish her memory are her loving and faithful in-laws: Jerry “Jim” (Bonnie), Mike (Jamie), Pat, Joe (Carolyn) Eshbaugh and Donna harding (Lacy) all of Brunswick. Also, Kenny (Sue Ann) Eshbaugh of Boonsboro.
     The family will receive friends at Eackles-Spencer and Norton Funeral Home, Charles Town/Harpers Ferry, WV, off Ri 340/Halitown Rd on Friday February 3rd, from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The service will be held 11AM, Saturday February 4”, at Fellowship Bible Church with her pastor, Rev. Van Marsceau officiating. (Directions to the church from funeral home: Follow Rt 340 West to 1st traffic light. Turn right on Country Club Rd. Follow to stop sign. Turn right on Flowing Springs Rd. Go 1/4 mile and turn left on Daniel Rd. Church is on right.) Interment will be private at Brownsville Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her sons and grandsons.
     Believing that flowers are for the enjoyment and pleasure of the living, Dolly would prefer that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: Fellowship Bible Church, 160 Daniel Rd., Shenandoah Junction, WV, 25442, or Summit Grove Camp, 140 South Front St., New Freedom, PA, 17349, or The ALS Association, DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855

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. ñ 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.

Mr. Paul Henry Holder Class 1979
As originally published on Thursday, November 03 2011

      Paul Henry Holder, 50, of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 suddenly with his wife at his side. He was born on February 19, 1961, in Frederick, MD and was the son of the late James Edward Holder and Mary Pauline Hope Holder of Brunswick, MD.
     He was of the Christian faith.
He attended all schools in Brunswick and graduated Brunswick High in 1979. As a young youth, he served at his favorite job as a volunteer firefighter for Brunswick. He attended the Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta, Georgia. He worked as a laborer on the B & O Railroad. In 1983, he joined the United States Navy. He served for 20 years as an Independent Duty Corpsmen traveling the world serving both his Navy and Marine brothers and sisters. His favorite duty station was in Antarctica where he served with his best buddy Douglas Odegard, of Minnesota. He retired from the Navy from Camp Leujeunne, NC in 2003.
     He was a member of the L.O.O.M. Lodge #1582, the F.O. E. Aerie #1136, The V.F.W Memorial Post #3522 of Charles Town, and his beloved Steadman-Keenan American Legion Post #96 in Brunswick. Paul was an avid Philadelphia sports enthusiast. He was devastated that the Philadelphia Phillies did not make it to the World Series this year. One of his last happy times was when his good friend Jerry Higgins and his wife watched them win the sixth game against the Cardinals. He also enjoyed his Philadelphia Eagles and died with his Philadelphia Flyers hat on.
     He leaves behind his beloved wife, Barbara Anne and his mother Mary Pauline Holder. He leaves behind a son Sean Christian Holder Callahan of Purcellville, VA, a daughter Pollykate Holder Cody of Wilmington, N.C., preceased in death by his son Chad Hinton. He also leaves behind beloved stepdaughters Kellianne Meder and Jaime Bendig; grandsons Sean Patrick Meder and Matthew Donovan, all of Philadelphia; sisters in law Sharon Holder, of Frederick; Susan Hobson, of Sarasota, Florida and Patricia Williams, of Philadelphia; brother-in-law Paul C. Hobson, of Sarasota; Uncle Sam Hughes and his daughter Kelley A. Foulger; Special friends Jesse, Pam, ‘lil Jesse, Jordan Lee, Tristan, Chad and entire Ault family, of Brunswick; Ed Galvin, of Seattle; Douglas Odeggard, of Minnesota; Jerry Higgins, of Philadelphia; and Joe Wiles, of Brunswick.
     He was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Holder, his infant brother Rodney; his brother, James Holder, II, his grandparents Kate and Henry Holder and maternal grandparents Margaret and Paul Hope; and special friends, Tracey L. Hughes and Jeffrey Stack.
     Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, U.S. 340 at Halltown Road Charles Town/Harpers Ferry, W. VA. Interment will be in the Brownsville Heights Cemetery at Brownsville, MD.
     The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday, November 4, 2011 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to an educational fund, Mrs. Barbara Holder, 513 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD 21716.


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,

Mr. Vernon 'Pete' Dale Carey HM Class 1966

As originally published on Saturday, July 16 2011

Vernon “Pete” Dale Carey, 63, of Knoxville, MD, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at his residence.
     Born March 29, 1948 in Knoxville, MD, he was the son of the late Vernon Carroll Carey and Katherine Drucilla Lancaster Carey.
He was a member of the Brunswick Church of God.
     He was a retired waste water treatment operator with the City of Brunswick.
Pete was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1136 in Brunswick, MD and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge in Leesburg, VA.
     He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon Weddle Carey of Brunswick; two sons, Charles “Buzz” Carey and wife, Heather of Hagerstown, MD; and Brandon Carey and wife, Alicia of Martinsburg, WV; two sisters, Brenda Lowery and husband, Terry of Brunswick, MD and Crystal Dean and companion, Wayne Taylor of Charles Town, WV and three grandchildren, Kyle, Blake and Adam Carey.
     Services will be held on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 11:00 am at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD with Rev. Katie Bishop officiating. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick, MD
     The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a memorial service at 7:30 pm. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open from 9 am to 9 pm.
     Pallbearers will be Lee Conner, John “Mann” Lewis, Bobby Fleming, Charles Carey, Dave Gue, Arte Oden, Paul Armstrong and Brandon Carey.

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.


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
.


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 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 on Friday


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
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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
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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

      Mr. A.W. "Bill"Johnston of Pawleys Island, SC died on Sunday, May 16, 2010. He was born August 21, 1925 in Brunswick, MD. son of the late William and Hazel (Ambrose) Johnston. He is survived by his only love and wife of 64 years, Shirley Bell of Pittsburgh, PA. and four children: Sherry Mitchell (Wayne) Avon, IN, Marilyn Agnew and William Johnston of Murrells Inlet, SC and David Johnston of Hixson, TN, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
     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 the railroad "firemen off" issue and also on the Presidential Board on the "shop craft" issues. He was selected to lobby state legislators for the repeal of the full crew laws in the states of Ohio and Indiana and after several years, on all three counts, the railroads were successful. In January 1979, The Association of American Railroads Board of Directors elected him as Vice President of Operations and Maintenance representing the railroad industry on operating and safety issues, including the successful lobbying of congress for the elimination of cabooses on Class 1 Railroads. He retired from that position in August 1988 and relocated from Fairfax, VA to Litchfield, SC in September 1989. He has been a consultant to the Federal Railroad Administration on the Triad Missile Defense System (rail, sea, air) for the military.
     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 Un ited Methodist Church, Pawleys Island, South Carolina 11:00 AM. Saturday, May 22, 2010.
Donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children

Mr. Keith C. Riland Class 1979
 
Originally published in the Frederick News-Post on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.

     Mr. Keith C. Riland, 48, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 1, 2010. He was the loving and especially caring husband to his wife, Jacquelyn (Jackie) Jones-Riland, whom he married on Oct. 22, 1988, in Frederick.
     Keith was a devoted and extraordinary father to his daughter, Tess, with whom he spent every available moment. He enjoyed spending time with and caring for all the children of his neighborhood court. And he fondly cared for his pet, Savannah Jane.
     He also enjoyed entertaining and cooking for his friends and family. He was a warm-hearted friend to many.
Keith dedicated the majority of his career at AT&T, where he spent 28 years. The position he currently held was government senior specialist program manager.
     Born on Sept. 16, 1961, in Frederick, he was the son of Jean Delores Smith Riland of Frederick and the late Stephen Phillip Riland.
Surviving in addition to his wife, is a daughter, Tess McClaughry Riland at home; mother, Jean Delores Smith Riland; his twin brother, Aaron Phillip Riland of Frederick; and brother, Chad Stephen Riland of Loveland, Colo.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Jerry and Debbie Jones, Sharon and Allen Smith, Lisa and Douglas Horner, Richard Jones, Cheryl and Brian Dant and Damien and Deanna Teal; father-in-law Carroll A. Jones; Aunt Linda Orndorff; Uncle Brent Bell; grandmother-in-law Anna V. Pierce; and by 13 nieces and nephews, along with other aunts and uncles.
     He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Alice Bell; brother-in-law, Christopher Jones; and mother-in-law, Shirley Jones.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church St., Frederick, MD 21701..

Mr. Millard Samuel "Sam" Smith III Class 1979
 Originally published in the Frederick News-Post on Wednesday, April 14, 2010

     Millard Samuel "Sam" Smith III, 49, of Middletown, died suddenly Monday, April 12, 2010, near Myersville. He was the husband of Karen Wilson Smith, his wife of 25 years.
 Born in Charles Town, W.Va., on March 26, 1961, he was a son of Nancy Smith of Jefferson and the late Millard Samuel Smith Jr.
     He owned and operated Smith Financial Services, P.A., in Middletown, with his wife for 18 years. Sam was very active in the Middletown community. He was instrumental in reviving the MVAA girl's softball program and had also coached various youth softball and basketball teams, he was a charter member and current president of the newly formed Middletown Valley Business Association, he was a board member of the Main Street Middletown Program, and he was active member and stewardship chairman at Zion Lutheran Church in Middletown.
     He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and daughters to national parks throughout the United States and enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. He also loved to barbecue for his family and friends.
Surviving, in addition to his mother and wife, are three daughters, Shannon, Jessica and Danielle Smith, all of Middletown; one brother, Todd Smith of Jefferson; brothers-in-law, Jeff Wilson and wife, Fran, of Atlanta, Ga., and Ken Wilson and girlfriend, Paula Long, of Portland, Ore.; nieces and nephews, Leslie Grant, Nikki and Sam Clingan (Matthew and Kayla), and Ryan and Seun Shane; and his mother-in-law, Rosella Wilson of Middletown.
     He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Robert Wilson.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 16, from Zion Lutheran Church, 107 W. Main St., Middletown. The Rev. Kathy Vitalis Hoffman will officiate. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the church service Friday. Interment will be made in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown.

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
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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
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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
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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.
     Born June 9, 1912, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice Cost. She was the wife of the late Patrick Ryan.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Carroll and Grafton Cost, and sister, Dorothy Jane Cost, all of Frederick.
     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.
     She will be missed by her children, Patsy Pinholster and husband, Jack, of Georgia, Ted Ryan and wife, Sandy, of California; Julie Chismar and husband, Doug, of Florida, and Dickie Ryan and wife, Sherry, of Frederick. Her six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren will miss her with all their hearts.
    
She was a member of Transfiguration Church in Braddock Heights, where she lived for many years, and had many loving friends.
There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Nov. 21, at Boonsboro Cemetery, Main Street and Cemetery Lane.

Miss Pauline Taylor  Class 1938
As originally published on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.

Pauline Taylor, 88, of Frederick, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at her residence.
     She was born May 8, 1921, in Brunswick, and was the daughter of the late George Taylor and Ora Moore Taylor.
She was a retired school bus driver with the Frederick County Public Schools. She was of the Church of God faith. She was the last of her immediate family.
     Living are two great-nieces, Gail L. Taylor Miller and Patti Zientek; and one great-nephew, Paul L. Taylor Jr.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Doe and Louise; three brothers, Stanley, Palmer and Beanie; and two nephews, Paul and Kenneth.
    
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Samples Manor Cemetery at Samples Manor, Md

Mrs. Wanda Linton (Rife) Class 1980
Originally published in the Frederick News-Post on Thursday, April 23, 2009.

Mrs. Wanda C. Rife, 46, of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Kline Hospice House. She was the wife of Raymond Rife III.
     Born May 3, 1962, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Janice Linton of Knoxville and her husband, the late Kenneth Linton, and her stepfather, Richard Stocks of Brunswick.
She was employed with AOPA in Frederick and a part-time employee at the Moose Lodge in Brunswick.
     She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Moose Lodge, the Eagles and the American Legion, all in Brunswick.
She enjoyed playing the banjo, her koi fish pond, her bonsai trees and collecting snow globes.
     She is also survived by her two boys, Raymond Rife IV and Russell Rife, both of Brunswick; two brothers, Dale Stocks and John Funk; and two sisters, Pamela Dixon and Gale Jackson. She will also be remembered by her numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and all of her special friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. The family will be present to receive friends one hour prior to service time.
     Interment will be private.

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.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Meem Jr.; a sister, Louise S. Kern; a brother, William P. Spickler; and recently by her daughter-in-law, Margaret R. Meem.
Surviving are two sons, Harry C. Meem III of Richmond, Va., and Ross L. Meem and wife, Teresa, of Dickerson; a granddaughter, Lael M. Scott and husband, Bert, of New Windsor; a great-grandson, Thomas L. Scott; and stepgrandchildren, Rick, Jerry and Rhonda.
     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.
     Mr. Mumaw was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He was a career federal employee with 33 years of service, beginning as apprentice machinist at the Navy Yard, Washington, becoming a tool and diemaker, an inspector at Fort Detrick and retired from the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, as quality assurance manager.
     He was a private pilot; Civil Air Patrol flight officer; Commander of Coast Guard Auxiliary; member of Masonic Lodge 58, 32nd degree Mason Scottist Rite, Baltimore; member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees; member of AARP; member of American Legion Post 0011 and life member of VFW Post 3285.
     He enjoyed his grandchildren, flying, sports, hunting, fishing, boating, traveling in an RV and using his handyman skills. He was a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethren and then member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren for many years.
     He is survived by four children, Patsy Sirasky and husband, Neil, of Perry Hall, Charles E. Mumaw Jr. and wife, Linda, of Hampstead, N.C., Janice Crabbs and husband, Marty, of Frederick, and Gregory Mumaw and wife, Jodene, of Smithsburg; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Bonam of Canton, Ohio; and a brother, Luther Mumaw of Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, Jewell Irby Mumaw; and a brother, Norman 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.
      Graduating from Brunswick High School in 1931, she later married Elmer F. Painter, now deceased, and became the mother of one son, Dale S. Painter, who predeceased her in 1995. She married a second time to Howard F. Wheeler, who was also deceased in 1998.
     Elizabeth took great pride in taking care of the home place on A Street. She also had a talent for art and rug making, and felt crossword puzzles increased her knowledge. She loved her self-proclaimed title of "Queen Elizabeth" and enjoyed having visits with everyone. Many of her younger years were spent taking care of nieces and nephews.
     Fondly known as "Aunt Liz," she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews of her deceased siblings, Ewell (Jack) Moler, Madeline Virts, Howard (Chum) Moler, Maxine Zimmerman and J. Frederick (Bumps) Moler; special nieces and nephews, Duane and Lee Smith, Nancy Virts, Regina Bayne, Marcella and Dick Boone, Bonny and John Wenner, and Mark and Emily Moler and their families, who found numerous ways to honor her and enjoy her sense of humor. These include Ritchie, Bryan and Michael Veverka, with whom she resided during her last several years; and special memories shared by Mary Gayle Domer and children, Coady, Abigayle and Matthew Domer and family, Nikki, Lee and Ryan; Mindy, Tim, Christine and Courtney Niles; Teri, Heather and Ashley Alva; Susan, Donn, Matthew and Katy Miller; Chris, Jim, Daniel and Joshua Chevalier; Lynne, Barry, Philip and Dorothy Muirhead; Debbie, Danny, Daniel, Jeffrey and Andrew Crabb; Amy and Steve Dinges; and Danny and Jennifer Wenner.
     Her survivors include her granddaughter, Karon Voyles Patsch of Rowlett, Texas; and two great-granddaughters, Layson White and Caden Voyles, also of Texas; and a stepdaughter, Shirley Utterback.
Elizabeth was predeceased by stepsons, Jack and Gene Wheeler; and nephews, Arlette Zimmerman and Noel Virts; and by Gary Virts, who was her guide and comfort whenever she needed him. Through her 96 years, Elizabeth felt she was the "jolly one" of the family and will be greatly missed.
    
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Stauffer Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Chevalier officiating.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Honorary pallbearers are Lee Smith, Tony Wheeler, Mark Moler and Dick Boone. Pallbearers will be Donn Miller, Matthew Domer, Bryan Veverka, Michael Veverka, Barry Muirhead and Jeffrey Crabb.

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.
     Keith was the beloved son of the Rev. David and Mrs. Gladys Sparrow; brother of the Rev. Dr. Cassandra Sparrow; loving father of LaCheyna "C.C." Sparrow, and David Keith Sparrow II;, and grandfather of Christa Natalia. He is also survived by Terry Sparrow; and a host of other family and friends.
     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

     James "Jerry" Russell Pearrell Jr., 80, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     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.
     Theresa was born on Aug. 19, 1922, to Melvin and Virginia Hull Thompson. She was married to the late Orbie S. Sheppard. After graduation from Brunswick High School in 1939, she worked at National Savings and Trust in Washington. She worked for a time at the bank in Brunswick, the YMCA, White's grocery store and the Potomac Furniture Co. Her most cherished job was that of secretary to the First Baptist Church in Brunswick. She worked there for 18 years until her retirement in 2006 at the age of 84.
     Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Susie Fravel, Irene Harper and Helen Eshbaugh, as well as her brother, "Bud" Thompson. She is survived by one sister, Betty Grove.
Also surviving are her sons, Larry and his wife, Sandra, of Burkittsville, and Gary and his wife, Karen, of Bronson, Mich. She has left behind two grandchildren, Stephanie Sheppard Halling and husband, Chris, of Burkittsville, and Kimberly Sheppard Southern of Battlefield, Mich. In addition, she has five great-grandchildren. They are Dalton, Madison, Wyatt, Tanner and Cole. She will be missed by special nieces, Pat Eshbaugh and Joann Keller as well as many other nieces, nephews and dear friends.
     The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at the funeral home with interment at Lovettsville Union Cemetery with Pastor Mark Edwards officiating

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. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Brunswick. She was graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1952. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Berkeley Springs, W.Va., and Women of the Moose Chapter 660 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 1136, both of Brunswick.
      She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Franklin P. Long Sr., at home; two sons, Michael Welty of Philadelphia, Pa., and Joseph Welty of Charlotte, N.C.; two grandchildren, Billie Joan Welty and Jesse Muse Welty; and a cousin, Marylu LaPole Manning of Baltimore.
     Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with Pastor Noni Sigler officiating. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Middletown.
      The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Diane Cannon (Wagner)  Class 1958
As originally published on Saturday, September 19, 2009.

Mrs. Diane Cannon Wagner, 69, of Leesburg , Va. , died on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at her home surrounded by loved ones.    
     She was born Saturday, July 13, 1940, in Brunswick . She was a daughter of the late Charles Cannon and the late Mildred Brown Cannon.
 Mrs. Wagner was a graduate of Brunswick High School in 1958. She retired form C&P Telephone Company in 1992 after 35 years. She was a member of Purcellville Baptist Church .
     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, 8245 Boone Blvd., Suite 401 , Vienna , VA 22182 ; or to Purcellville Baptist Church , 601 Yaxley Drive , Purcellville , Va.

Ms. Theresa Mahilda Doris Phillips (Reynolds) Class 1934
As originally published on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Theresa Mahilda Doris Reynolds, 94, of Brunswick , passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at Northampton Manor Health Care Center in Frederick .

      Born in Brunswick , Sept. 3, 1915, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Ruby E. Simons Phillips.
Theresa was the oldest charter member of the Faith Baptist Church and the last of her immediate family. She lived a long and happy life by surrounding herself with the love of her family and many friends.
     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, 100 Petersville Road , Brunswick .
     Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Park Heights Cemetery , Brunswick , with Rev. Ed Jordan will officiate.

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 Brunswick High School , Class of 1942, Miss Mulkey attended Temple Business College . She was employed by the State Department for 12 years. Afterwards she joined the Foreign Service. Her posts included Italy , England , France and Egypt . Her love of England took her back to England for another 12 years while working with the Central Bureau for Visits and Exchanges. Returning to the States, she worked at the National Parks and Conservation and then for the Housing Authority. Margaret then returned to England for another seven years. She loved to travel and visit with her many good friends.
     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, Frederick . Online condolences may be shared with the family at KeeneyBasford.com

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 Washington railroad terminal then the B&O and CSX Railroad in Brunswick as an electrician for 44 years. He served in the U.S. Army with the 2nd Infantry Division, 72nd Tank Battalion, during the Korean War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart.

       He attended Pleasant Valley Baptist Church . He was a life member of the VFW, the American Legion and the NRA.
  He leaves behind a wife of 58 years, Evelyn Reynolds Himes. He is also survived by three children, Samuel Himes Jr. and wife, Kim, of Martinsburg, W.Va., Marty Himes and wife, Earlene, of Knoxville, and Deena Wisner, also of Knoxville; grandchildren, Bruce Himes and wife, Karen, Dan Wisner, Derek Wisner, Dean Wisner, Darby Wisner (all four of the Wisner grandchildren are currently serving in the U.S. Army) and Samuel Himes III; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Williamson of Middletown.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton Clay and Lauretta Himes; a sister, Estella Appleby; and a granddaughter, Michele Himes.
  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave. , Brunswick . Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church , 3346 Gapland Road , Rohrersville. Pastor Wendell McClellan will officiate. Interment will follow in Brownsville Cemetery .


Mrs. Donna Sue Wetnight (Wilson) 
Class 1965
As originally published on Saturday, August 22, 2009.

     Donna Sue Wilson, 62, of Knoxville , passed away on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at her residence.
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 Brunswick . Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road , Brunswick , with the Rev. Mark Edwards officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens , Frederick .
     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 Martinsburg , W.Va. , died at home surrounded by family Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009.
Born Nov. 13, 1930, in Brunswick , he was the son of the late Charles Keyser "Bud" Foster Jr. and Clara Katherine (Shull) Foster.
     In his youth, Mr. Foster was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Brunswick , where he was baptized and confirmed. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg for more than 50 years. Bob graduated from Brunswick High School , Class of 1948. His football career was cut short when he broke one leg in the first game of his junior year and the other leg in the first game of his senior year. These mishaps did not diminish his lifelong love of sports, although they did lead him to prefer baseball. The Baltimore Orioles were his team of choice, and as a young man, he and his brother used their family train pass to follow the team to away games in various cities.
     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 Martinsburg City Hospital and with Hospice of the Panhandle for 25 years.
     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, Martinsburg , W.Va.
     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 Mount Hebron Cemetery , Winchester , Va.

Mr. Richard Myers Class 1975
As originally published on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
 

 Richard Myers, 52, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital . He was the son of the late, Alvin L. and Olive M. Myers.
     Born in Frederick , Nov. 17, 1956, Mr. Myers lived in Brownsville , Washington County. Mr. Myers was predeceased by a brother, Allen L. Myers.
 Mr. Myers was a farm worker and graduated from Brunswick High School , Class of 1975.
     Mr. Myers is survived by two brothers, Robert Myers of Brownsville and Terry Myers of Keedysville.
 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 Middletown , passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Vindabona Nursing Home. He was 86 years old.
     
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 Brunswick , he was the son of the late Hewes Patrick Kelley and Mary Amanda Kelley. He was a graduate of the Old Brunswick High School , Class of 1941. He was married to Aileen in July 1943 and remained married for 63 years, devotedly caring for his wife after her stroke.
      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 Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church of Greater Brunswick.
     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, Brunswick .
Internment will be in the Park Heights Cemetery , Brunswick

Mr. Elmer Bowers Jr. Class 1936
As originally published on Wednesday, June 17, 2009.

Mr. Elmer Eugene Bowers Jr. "Gene," 89, of Frederick , passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, at his home. He was the  husband of Margaret Mae Bowers.
     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 Brookhill United Methodist Church and a former member of the Bethany Lutheran Church where he taught Sunday School for 33 years. He was a graduate of Brunswick High School and served his country during World War II in the U. S. Army, having received the "Certificate of Merit" for the European Theater of Operations and reached the rank of Sergeant Major. He was a life member of the American Legion Stedman-Keenen Post 96, Brunswick , and a past member of the Brunswick Rotary Club. Gene went to work for Litten Chevrolet Sales in Brunswick after graduating from high school. He worked there until the 1970s and then was employed for Renn Pontiac for a short time. He further worked and retired from the Frederick County Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Pool. Gene's passion was God, family and baseball. He played baseball in the Maryland State League until he was almost 40. He coached little league, Babe Ruth league and was a player agent. He never missed watching an Orioles game.
     In addition to his loving wife, Margaret, of 65 years, Gene is survived by a son, Gary Eugene Bowers and wife, Linda, of Casper , Wyo. ; a daughter, Cheryl Ann "Sherry" Stull of Frederick ; two grandchildren, Wayne Eugene "Wes" Stull of Frederick and Jaime Michele Bowers and husband, Jason Freedman, of Owings Mills; and a sister, Janet Wine and husband, Francis. He will also be remembered by his nieces and nephews, Kitty Crum, OJ Keller IV, Frances Mills, Richard C. Bowers Jr., Tim Wine, Kristi Burr, Jeanie Wine and Nancy.
     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, 106 E. Church St. , Frederick . Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 19, at the Brookhill United Methodist Church , Frederick . The Rev. Dr. Conrad O. Link will officiate. Interment will be at the Resthaven Memorial Garden , Frederick .
     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.

     Ms. Louise Elizabeth "Jitter" Carter, 52, of Brunswick , entered into eternal rest at her home on Wednesday, June 3, 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 Hagerstown and Shani Jenkins of Brunswick . She will be fondly remembered by her only grandchild, Nathan Harbin.
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 Brunswick . She was a 1974 graduate of Brunswick High School . She was employed by Fairchild and Airpax before starting her career in food service with Frederick County Public Schools. She worked at Brunswick High School through her eight years of employment. She also worked part time at the Brunswick American Legion.
     Her personal time was spent with Chester , her companion and best friend of 28 years. Together, they were loving and devoted parents to their two daughters. Louise also had tremendous pride and joy for being a "nanny" to her grandson, Nathan, which was obvious to anyone who knew her. Throughout her life, she was inseparable with her mother and loving sisters, who always remained by her side.
     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, Brunswick , followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Roland England will officiate. Interment will be held at Brownsville Heights Cemetery

Mr. Richard Clevenger Class 2001
As originally published on Tuesday, May 26, 2009.

 Richard Lewis Clevenger "Richie," 25, of Lovettsville , Va. , died Thursday, May 21, 2009, at his residence. Born Sept. 16, 1983, in Ranson , W.Va. , he was the son of Robert E. and Sharon L. Clevenger.
     Richie was a 2001 graduate of Brunswick High School where he attended vocational masonry and brickwork classes at Frederick Community College . He was employed at many different places, including Sam's Machine Shop, Classic Plumbing, JHG, Metropolitan Environment, Bob's Garage and Moore Excavating. He loved working on cars and had an uncanny ability to learn things more quickly than most. Richie was a very special son who would give unconditionally to anyone. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him.
     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, 106 E. Church St. , Frederick . Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home, with Pastor Edward Hartman officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Stauffer, Milinda Clevenger, Danny Hoffman, Sherman Martin, Michael Horn, Ricky Beall and Jim Delaplaine. Honorary pallbearers will be Martin Horn, Matthew Horn, Robert Clevenger and Patsy Weedon. Interment will be in St. Paul 's Episcopal Cemetery, Point of Rocks.


Mrs. Roma Marlene Carey (Gordon)
Class 1952
As originally published on Wednesday, May 13, 2009.

Roma Marlene Gordon, 74, of Brunswick , passed away on Monday, May 11, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital .
     Born Oct. 7, 1934, in Brunswick , she was the daughter of the late Howard Joseph Carey and the late Hazel Maude D'ascenzio.
She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church in Brunswick .
     She was a Brunswick Elementary School aide and a teller at F&M Bank in Brunswick
 Mrs. Gordon was a graduate of Brunswick High School , Class of 1952, and attended Strayer College in Washington , D.C. She helped start Learn 'n Play at First United Methodist Church, and was very active with church, school, museums, the blood mobile, as a Den mother and a Frederick County homemaker. She was a charter member of the Lioness Club and a member of Brunswick No. 97 Order of the Eastern Star, and AARP.
     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, 100 Petersville Road , Brunswick . Rev. Vicky Starnes and Pastor Noni Sigler will officiate. Interment will be in Lovettsville Union Cemetery .
     Famil
y 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 Hagerstown , died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at her mother's home in West Virginia .
She is survived by her special friend, Frank Boward.
     Born Feb. 27, 1974 in Frederick , she was the daughter of Patti Hawes Mumaw and husband, Donald, and the late Robert P. Caniford.
     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.
Interment Park Heights Cemetery , Brunswick

Mrs. Anna Foreback HM (Dawson) Class 1948    
As originally published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

Anna Louise Dawson, 78, of Brunswick , passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital .
     She was born March 18, 1931, in Brunswick , the daughter of the late William Henry Foreback and Adlai Willis Foreback.
She was a retired manager from Patricia's Florist in Brunswick and also an aide at Brunswick Elementary School .
     She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Brunswick . She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Steadman-Kennan Post No. 96 of the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1136 and the Women of the Moose Chapter No. 660.
     She is survived by two daughters, Linda Lucas and husband, Ray Jr., of Frederick, Lou Ann Garvey and husband, Tom, of Lancaster, Pa.; three sons, Robert Dawson Jr. and wife, Cathey, of Brunswick, Roger Dawson and wife, DeAnna, of Brunswick and Ryan Dawson and wife, Rosemary, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; one sister, Helen Minnich of Brunswick; one brother, Donald Foreback of Houston, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by caregivers, Joy Houck, Bonnie Byrd and Larry Stitely.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Dawson Sr.; two sons, Richard Dawson and Randy Dawson; three brothers, Howard, Charles, and Robert Foreback; and fianc?, Owen Baker Pearrell.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Bethany Lutheran Church , Brunswick . Pastor Andrea Ernest will officiate. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery , Brunswick .
     The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 1, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road , Brunswick .
Pallbearers will be Robert Dawson III, Richard Dawson II, Michael Dawson, Seth Dawson, Kenneth Dawson, David McCormick and Bernard Quesada. Honorary pallbearer will be Ryan Dawson Jr.

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 Frederick Memorial Hospital
 Born in Frederick County on Feb. 6, 1958, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Mabel Weedon Henderson.
     She was a member of the Mount Zion AME Church , Knoxville , and assisted with the Lord's kitchen at the church and was a graduate of Brunswick High School .
 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 Mount Zion AME Church , 202 Jefferson Pike in Knoxville . The Rev. Jonathan Davis will officiate. There will be a viewing from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. on Thursday.
     Interment will be made in the AME cemetery in Burkittsville.  

She was a friend and I would like it to be known and not forgotten about Mary's death...thanks Curtis...Rhonda

Mr. Paul Matthew Gaither Class 1995
As originally published on Sunday, April 19, 2009.
 

Paul Matthew "Matt" Gaither, 31, of Knoxville , Md. , died Thursday, April 16, 2009, in Nashville , Tenn. He was the husband of Takako E. Gaither.
     He was born July 25, 1977, in Maryland , a son of Paul and Susie Gaither. He graduated from Brunswick High School , Frostburg State University and the University of Maryland , Baltimore School of Law.
He is survived by his wife, Takako E. Gaither; parents, Paul and Susie Gaither, all of Knoxville , Md. ; and brother, Michael Gaither of North Carolina . He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Elsie Lucas; and paternal grandparents, Delphey and Betty Gaither, all of Brunswick
     He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bo Lucas.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at New Hope United Methodist Church , 7 S. Maryland Ave. , Brunswick . There will be no viewing.
     Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. George E. Earle Jr.
Arrangements are by John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick

Ms. Bettymae Sine Class 1953
As originally published on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.

     Ms. Bettymae L. A. Sine, 74, of Brunswick , formerly of Middletown , died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Northampton Manor Nursing Center , Frederick .
 Born Jan. 7, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Sine. 
     Ms. Sine was a retired worker for both the Washington , D.C. , and Maryland state governments.
Surviving are brothersDonald W. Sine of Belleair Bluff , Fla. , and Douglas L. Sine of Walkersville; a sister, Virginia Hedges of Silver Spring; as well as her longtime companion, Robert Wheeler of Brunswick ; special friends, Sam and Vivian Hughes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ms. Sine was preceded in death by brothers Chester L. Sine and Charles W. Sine Jr., and sisters Anne L. Tresek and Ethel J. Sine.
     Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799 , Frederick , MD 21702 .
Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Brunswick
.

Ms. Jean Caniford (Carper) Class 1944
As originally published on Tuesday, April 14, 2009.

Ms. Jean Lucille Carper, 81, of Harpers Ferry , W.Va. , passed away Monday, April 13, 2009, at home.
     Born June 15, 1927, in Brunswick , she was the daughter of the late William Lee and Edna Louise Cummings Caniford.
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 Park Heights Cemetery , Brunswick . The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the funeral home.
In addition to flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jefferson County C.O.A. Senior Center , 103 W. Fifth Ave. , Ranson , WV 25438 or a charity of one's choice.  

Mrs. Helen Roby (Gaither) Class 1934
As originally published on Sunday, August 26, 2007.


Mrs. Helen E. Gaither, 89, of Brunswick , died Friday, August 24, 2007 at the Washington County Hospital , Hagerstown . She was the wife of Norman "Johnny" Gaither.
     Born August 25, 1917 in Frederick , she was the daughter of the late James Parkinson and Barbara Eckerd Roby.
Mrs. Gaither was a member of the First Baptist Church in Brunswick , where she taught Sunday School and was choir director. She was President of the Brunswick High School Class of 1934, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Frederick Chapter #79, as grand representative of the state of Maryland to other states. Helen enjoyed playing the piano, the organ and baking. She loved spending time with her family and especially shopping with her daughter.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Barbara Desiderio and husband George of Falls Church, Va. ; her devoted niece, Jo Ellen Fisher and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, James and Franklin Roby and her sister Mary Payne.
     The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 27, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Avenue , Brunswick , where services will be held

Douglas Conner Class 1951
Deceased 3/3/2009 Maggie Valley, NC

Douglas M. Conner, 75, of Maggie Valley passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Haywood Regional Medical Center . He was born in Frederick County, Md., June 6, 1933, to the late Willie Monroe Conner and Marie Hester Myers.
     He had a lifelong career in the military, serving until his retirement in the U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard. After his retirement he made his home in
Maggie Valley .
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Morningstar Conner, and two nephews.

     He is survived by a daughter, Dorothy, and her husband, David Watson, of
Mission Hills , Calif. ; three sisters, Delores Elaine Brawner of Brunswick , Md. , Patsy Joyce Reynolds of Brunswick , Md. and Shirley Irene Behnke of Texas ; and several nieces and nephews.
     Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, in the chapel of Garrett Funerals and Cremations. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., tonight, at the funeral home. Burial will be in
Green Hill Cemetery .


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 Knoxville , passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at her residence.
     She was born Nov. 23, 1939, in Brunswick , and was the daughter of the late Samuel M. Marken and Catherine Fisher Marken.
She was a retired assistant manager with the B&O Railroad at Brunswick .
     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, Central Avenue , Brunswick .
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ladies Auxiliary, FOE 1136, P. O. Box 26 , Brunswick , MD 21716 .
     Arrangements are by John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road , Brunswick

Mr. Norman Haller Class 1943
As originally published on Monday, February 16, 2009.

  Mr. Norman "Monk" Haller, 84, of Knoxville , died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital . He was the husband of the late Bertha Best Haller, who died in 1996.
Born June 27, 1924 in Frederick , he was the son of the late Amos Benjamin Laurence and Katherine Angevine Haller.
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 Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Jefferson.
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, 1100 N. Maple Ave. , Brunswick . Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the funeral home. Reverend Tim May will officiate. Interment will follow in Brownsville Cemetery .

Mrs. Rita Virginia Gaither (Webber) Class 1941
As originally published on Saturday, February 7, 2009.

     Mrs. Rita Virginia Webber, 85, of Brunswick , died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital . She was the wife of the late Millard Phillips Webber, who died May 17, 1956.
Born April 16, 1923, in Brunswick , she was the daughter of the late Paul William and Mamie Ruth Barger Gaither.
Mrs. Webber retired from the National Geographic Society in 1988. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Brunswick , where she was a Sunday School teacher.
     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, 1100 North Maple Ave. , Brunswick . Funeral services will be held 11 am Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the funeral home.
     Interment will be in Brownsville Cemetery .
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church , 3 E. A St. , Brunswick , MD 21716

Mrs. Gloria Eileen Cornelius (Merriman) Class 1938
As originally published on Thursday, February 5, 2009.

Gloria Eileen Merriman, 87, of Brunswick , passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital .
     She was born Aug. 9, 1921, in Brunswick and was the daughter of the late Lewis H. Cornelius and Daisy Russell Cornelius.
She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick .
     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., Brunswick . Fr. Frank Fortkamp will officiate.
     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, Brunswick .

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Hughes (Thompson) Class 1952
As originally published on Thursday, February 5, 2009.

Phyllis Ann Thompson, 74, of Brunswick , passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Vindobona Nursing Home, Braddock Heights .
     She was born Sept. 29, 1934, in Sandy Hook and was the daughter of the late Samuel Robert Hughes Sr. and Hazel Powers Hughes.
She was a retired secretary with Loudoun County Hospital , Leesburg , Va.
     She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church , Brunswick .
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Raymond Thompson, of Braddock Heights ; one sister, Pauline Andreczjack, of Douglasville , Ga. ; one brother, Samuel R. Hughes Jr., of Pendleton , S.C. ; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     She was preceded in death by one sister, Jeannette Donovan.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Samples Manor Cemetery . The Rev. Vicky Starnes will officiate.
     Memorial donations may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church , 7 S. Maryland Ave. , Brunswick , MD 21716 .
Arrangements are by John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick .

A. Dix Horine, 80 Class 1945

JUNE 5, 1928-JAN. 23, 2009

A. Dix Horine, 80, of 17825 Bluebell Drive , Hagerstown , Md. , went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, at Washington County Hospital , Hagerstown .
      Born Tuesday, June 5, 1928, in Brunswick , Md. , he was the son of the late Arlington Lee Willard Horine and Margaret E. Duvall Horine.
 He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Bliss Electrical School in Takoma Park , Md. , where he received his degree in Industrial Electrical Engineering. He was employed with Fairchild Aircraft Inc., retiring in 1993 after 45 years of service. He was a member of Tri-State Fellowship.
     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, Hagerstown , with Pastor Randy Buchman officiating.
     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, Hagerstown , MD 21740 .

     Arrangements have been entrusted to Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North , Hagerstown .


Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Fisher Class 1953

As originally published on Sunday, December 28, 2008.

Mary Elizabeth Fisher, of Brunswick , departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2009 in Hagerstown . She was the daughter of the late Alice Lavinia Brooks Fisher and Charles Frederick Lee Fisher.
     She is survived by one son, George Fisher, of Baltimore; a daughter, Catherine Fisher Myers and husband, Marvin, of Hagerstown; three grandchildren, Prestina M. Mulligan, Russell D. Fisher and Nichelle R. Yeboah; eight great-grandchildren, Shea Fisher, Trey Fisher, Mikaela, Kianna, Cohen, Dakoa, Trenton and Yehaneha Mulligan; and a sister, Ruth Fisher Onley. She was predeceased by one brother, Charles Fisher; and four sisters, Alice Thomas, Lillian Millberry, Pearlean Berkley and Catherine Dorsey. She has numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Her special friends were Ava and Esther at Montevue.--
     Mary lived at the Brunswick House for 25 years before being in Assisted Living at the Montevue Home in Frederick . After she became ill, she was transferred to Citizens Nursing Home, and--after a brief hospital stay in December, she was transferred to NMS Nursing Home in Hagerstown , where her daughter worked.
     Mary was a member of the Penecostal Church in Brunswick for many years. She loved to walk and she loved her dolls and artificial flowers, and she collected salt and pepper shakers.
Mary will be sadly missed by her caregiver and niece, Mary Onley Hoy, who wishes to thank Montevue Home, Daybreak and Citizens NH and NMS for the loving care they provided. God has now called her to a better place. To God Be The Glory!
     Funeral services will be provided by Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, at the funeral home. A Christian wake will be held starting at 10. Friends and visitors will greet the family at this time

Mr. Forrest Glenn Moler Jr.  Class 1948
As originally published on Wednesday, December 31, 2008

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Forrest Glenn Moler Jr., 77, of Knoxville , passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Ocala , Fla.
     He was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Brunswick , and was the son of the late Forrest Glenn Moler Sr. and Helen Loy Moler.
Forrest owned and operated Moler's Market for 35 years, having closed the business following a stroke.
     He was a member of the New York Hill United Methodist Church in Brunswick .
 Forrest was a 1948 graduate of Brunswick High School . He helped start football at Brunswick High School , supported midget football and the Brunswick Little League.
     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 Brunswick . He received many citations for outstanding service to the Brunswick community.
     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 Brownsville Church of the Brethren in Brownsville . Pastor Noni Sigler and the Rev. Alan Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery .
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road , Brunswick . Brothers of the Brunswick Masonic Lodge will hold a service at 7:30 p.m.
     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 Brunswick , died peacefully of pneumonia on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, in Winter Park , Fla. She was 96 years old.
     She was born in Frederick County on Sept. 17, 1912, to the late Louis Elmer Frye and Annie G. Snoots. She was the wife of James Edward Nicholson, who died in 1974. She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1930 and attended Strayer Business College in Washington , D.C.
     Mrs. Nicholson was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Frederick .
For many years, she and her husband owned and operated Nicholson's Service Center in Petersville. Later they moved to Feagaville. She and her husband belonged to the Brunswick Moose Lodge, active with the Brunswick Fire Hall, belonged to the Woodsboro Dance Club and attended many dances. They were known as the "old smoothies."
     Mrs. Nicholson lived with her daughter in Florida for several years and enjoyed going to dances where her daughter sang and her husband were members of an 18- piece big band, just as they were when they lived in Frederick . After a stroke, she went to live at Village Oaks of Tuscawilla, an assisted living facility in Winter Springs , Fla. She remained active there, while participating in many activities. Her sense of humor often kept the residents and staff laughing and they fondly nicknamed her "peanut."
     Mrs. Nicholson was very active with the Women of the Moose, Chapter 347 in Frederick where she served as musician. Moving to Florida , she became active with the Women of the Moose, Chapter 1404, in Sanford , Fla. where she also served as musician. Later in life, she had a very dear friend, Louis Wynkoop, who was also active with the Moose Lodge in Sanford . He passed away in 1998.--
     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 Mount Olivet Cemetery , Frederick
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 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 in2003.
      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 Brunswick as a parts manager, and then was a fireman for the railroad. He then spent 35 years as the Sales Manager of Industrial Products with the M.J. Grove Lime Co. of Frederick .
     Following his retirement, he was an avid golfer with the seniors group at Beaver Creek Country Club in Hagerstown . He also spent many hours as a tour guide with the Brunswick Railroad Museum . Many came to know him as "Mac the Fireman."
     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, 1100 N. Maple Ave. , Brunswick .
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Grace Episcopal Church, 114 A St. , Brunswick . Rev. Frank Fortkamp will officiate.
     Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery , Frederick .

Mr. Andrew Maught Class 2000
As originally published on Saturday, December 6, 2008

Mr. Andrew "Andy" Franklin Maught, 26, of Jefferson , passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
     Born August 3, 1982, in Frederick , he was the son of Charles and Daphne Maught of Jefferson.
Andy was a 2000 graduate of Brunswick High School and a 2005 graduate of West Virginia State College. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling and he was an avid Oriole and Steeler fan.
     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 Brunswick to win the Little League State Title in 1995. He played for Brunswick High School , where they won many regional and district championships. His senior year in high school, Andy was picked for an all-star team where he played at Camden Yards. He was awarded the Merriman Scholarship to play ball at West Virginia State . While playing at West Virginia State he was named 1st Team All State . He then played for the Brunswick Orioles where they won the 2004 World Series and he was named the MVP.
     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 Knoxville ; and three uncles, Allen Carey, Randy Carey and Vince Carey.
     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, 1100 N. Maple Ave. , Brunswick . Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, with Pastor Katrina L. Holland officiating.
     Interment will be in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery , Jefferson


Mr. William Merriman Class 1966

Mr. William "Jack" Mason Merriman of Jefferson , born 11/26/1948 died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at age of 59. He was the husband of Jennifer " Pearl " Merriman.
     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 Frederick , died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at the Kline Hospice House. She was the wife of    Kenneth D. Sechler.
     Born June 12, 1971 in Middletown , she was the daughter of Carol A. Brandenburg Norris of Frederick and the late Franklin W. Norris.
     Mrs. Sechler was a member of the Brook Hill United Methodist Church and sang in the Praise Band.
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, Frederick . A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, from the Brook Hill United Methodist Church , 8946 Indian Springs Road , Frederick .
     Interment will be in Locust Valley Bible Church Cemetery , Middletown .
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, 819 E. Main St. , Middletown , MD 21769 .

Samuel Nicholas DivelMr. Samuel Divel Class 2008
As originally published on Monday, November 17, 2008.

    Samuel Nicholas Divel "Hambone," 19, of Brunswick , passed away Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at the Frederick Memorial Hospital , after a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis.
     Born Dec. 23, 1988 in Frederick , he was the son of Jeanette Beachley Divel of Brunswick and Fiancee David of Frederick and Kenneth Divel Jr., and wife Melanie Divel of Frederick .
     Sam was a very adventurous person, he loved his family and friends. He loved camping at Cherry Run, four wheeling, fishing, hunting, and music. He loved to draw, he was a big Ravens' fan, loved the Ford Mustang and watching "Pinks." Sam additionally was a proud graduate on June 5, 2008 of Brunswick High School .
     In addition to his parents, Sam is survived by his sisters, Ashley Beachley of Brunswick and Autumn Divel of Frederick; his brothers, Brian Divel and fiancee Chloe Setters of Jefferson, Bruce Jacobs of Brunswick and Kenneth Divel of Frederick; his grandparents, Florence and Gene Beachley of Brunswick and Kenneth and Joan Divel of Frederick. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and all his "red neck" friends.
     Sam was preceded in death by his great- grandparents, Charles and Ethel Smith, Frank and Ethel Beachley, Marshel and Elsie Divel; step-grandmother, Helen Divel, William and Hazel Barthlow; and his special cousins, Barbara Shankle and Ronnie DeGrange.
     Visitation with family will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St. , Frederick .
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, from the funeral home. Deacon Bill Turney will officiate. Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery , Frederick .
     Pall bearers for service will be: Derrick Beachley, Joey Beachley Jr., Kenneth Beachley Jr., Bunky Travis, Michael Beachley, Ricky Beachley, Darrick Divel Sr., and Brian Divel.
     Sammy's family greatly appreciates the support and care for Sam given from Dr. James
Lee, his immediate nurses and the staff of Frederick Memorial and the Johns Hopkins Hospitals .

Mrs. Shirley Taulton ( Nelson) Class 1953
As originally published on Tuesday, November 4, 2008

 Mrs. Shirley June Nelson, 73, of Knoxville , passed away on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at Frederick Memorial Hospital .
     She was born June 6, 1935, in Brunswick and was the daughter of the late Robert Earl Taulton and Nellie Madora Speaks Taulton.
     She is survived by one son, Darrol O. Nelson, Jr., of Rockville ; two sisters, Betty "Patsy" Fink of Middletown and Constance "Connie" Davis of Tuscarora; and one brother, Robert Lee Taulton of Jefferson .
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrol Oren Nelson, Sr., and one brother, David M. Taulton.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road , Brunswick with Layman Robert Taulton officiating.
     Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick .
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.


Mrs. Constance Michael (Turner)
Class 1937

As originally published on Wednesday, October 29, 2008.

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.
     Born Aug. 29, 1919, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Ray Arlington Michael and Louyse Gatrell Michael.
She was a graduate of the old Brunswick High School, class of 1937, and attended her 69th class reunion in 2006. She was a retired shop clerk from the B&O and Chessie Railroad System with 37 years of service. She was also a volunteer at the Brunswick Senior Center and loved traveling on bus tours. She was a life member of the First Baptist Church, the Pythian Sisters Temple, Moose Fraternity and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles, all of Brunswick.
     She is survived by one sister, Eloise Michael Summers of Berryville, Va.; a niece, Sandra Baker and husband, Maniel, of Berryville, Va.; a great-aunt, Wilma Gatrell Smith of La Valle; a nephew, Michael H. Kelley and wife, Susan, of Jefferson; two great-nieces, Tracy Kelley Franklin and husband, Mike, of Middletown; and Tina Kelley Bennett and husband, John, of Frederick; two great-nephews, Scott and Chad Baker of Berryville, Va.; several great-great-nephews and a great-great-niece; and three special friends, Sharon Morgan, Emma Axline and Julie Hipkins.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the funeral home. Rev. Victoria Starnes will officiate.
     Interment will be in St. Mark's Cemetery in Petersville.

Jessie Diane Howard Class 2006

Obittuary_etc: Ms. Jessica Diane Howard, 18, of Frederick, died Saturday, March 17, 2007, of acute myeloid leukemia.
     Born August 29, 1988, in Olney, she was the daughter of James Kermit Howard Jr. of Hagerstown and Phyllis Jean Vincent Howard of Frederick.
Jessica recently graduated from Brunswick High School. While there, she was a member of the marching band, prep band, jazz band, concert band, indoor drum line and the orchestra. She also choreographed the production of "Stomp." Jessica was a very talented girl who enjoyed music and theatrics. She was a Beatles fanatic and essentially a blast from the past. Jessica also very much loved and enjoyed her dog, Zeke.
     Surviving, besides her loving parents, are her two brothers, Justin Michael Howard and Shaun Christopher Howard; maternal grandparents, Sisty and Joyce Vincent; paternal grandparents, James and Grace Howard Sr.; Aunt Lou Lou and Uncle Les Nicholson, Uncle Mark Vincent, Kenneth Howard, Jack Howard and wife Tiffany; and cousins, Kimmie, Tiffani, Scottie, Kenny, Keith, Kristina and Kevin. She will also be remembered by her two best friends, Hannah and Devin; and her father's companion, Lori, and her two sons.
     She was preceded in death by a sister, Angela Nicole Howard; and Aunt Diane Vincent and Uncle Freddie Worley.

Mrs. Mary Jane Barker (Stewart) Class 1942
As originally published on Friday, September 12, 2008.

Mary Jane Stewart, 83, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at her residence.
     She was born Aug. 20, 1925, in Brunswick, and was the daughter of the late Guy and Iva Strowbridge Barker.
     She was a 1942 graduate of Brunswick High School. She retired from the Department of the Army in 1980 as a civilian secretary for the Department of Defense.
     She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10421, and the Auxiliary of the American Legion Post No. 96.
     She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Wendell M. Stewart of Brunswick; one daughter, Shirley Ann Dunbar of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Wendy Cannon of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rebecca Vejar Cannon of Guaymas, Mexico; one brother, Charles W. Barker and wife, Doris, of Port Orange, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Lee Grossman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with the Rev. Vicky Starnes officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the funeral home.
     Pallbearers will be Kevin Brewington, Robert Brewington, Paul Brewington, Adam Brewington, John Butler and Chris Butler.
     The family request memorial donations be made to the Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702 or New Hope United Methodist Church, 7 S. Maryland Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716.

Mr. Leslie (Moonie) Forrest Sr. Class 1947
As originally published on Monday, August 25, 2008.
 

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.
     Born Oct. 27, 1928, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Earl Leslie and Willa Frances Steiner Forrest.
Mr. Forrest began his career as an auto mechanic with Litton Chevrolet in Brunswick until 1964, and upon completion of the new Brunswick High School took a position teaching auto mechanics until his retirement in 1988. He than became a school bus mechanic until his final retirement in 1993.
     His hobbies included automobiles, fishing and dogs.
He was also a member of the Maryland National Guard.
     Surviving, besides his wife, are a son, Leslie Franklin Forrest Jr. and wife, Martha, of Myersville; two grandchildren, Stephanie Forrest Lyons and husband, Scott, of Alphratta, Ga., and Lance Jacob Forrest of Frederick; two sisters-in-law, Linda Fogle and husband, Jerry, of Braddock Heights, and Delores Hovermale of Frederick.
     Friends may call anytime Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown. The family will receive friends at the funeral from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, from the funeral home. The Rev. Tracey L. Wiser, pastor of the Harmony Church of the Brethren, Myersville, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Harmony Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Myersville


Mr. Alan Clark Class 1971

As originally published on Sunday, August 24, 2008.

Alan Dwight Clark, 56, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at his residence.
     He was born July 25, 1952, in Brunswick, and was the son of the late Joseph D. Clark and Daisy Bollinger Clark.
He was retired from the National Park Service with the C&O Canal.
     He is survived by one daughter, Brandy Hoffman and husband, Edward; one son, Alan D. Clark Jr., and wife, Yvonne of Hagerstown; two sisters, Geneva Payton of North Beach and Martha Keyes of Leesburg, Va., one brother, Earl Clark of Brunswick; three grandchildren, Christopher Clark, Alan D. Clark III and Cody Clark all of Hagerstown and a very special friend, Debbie Ridenour of Hagerstown.
     Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick, with Pastor Pete Verphy officiating. Pallbearers will be Edward Hoffman Jr., Edward Hoffman Sr., David Haupt, William Tucker, Christopher Clark and Alan Clark III. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick.

Mr. Silas Carroll "Si" Phillips Sr.  Class 1947
As originally published on Thursday, July 24, 2008.

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
      He was born in Strasburg, Va., Sept. 6, 1930, he was a son of the late Carroll Dwayne and Lorretto E. Smith.
Mr. Phillips attended elementary school in Brunswick and graduated Brunswick High School, Class of 1947. He proudly served his country from 1949 to 1953 in the United States Navy during the Korean War, aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt an Aircraft Carrier.
     He was retired from the B&O Railroad, where he worked in maintenance as a car shop foreman for many years.
Mr. Phillips joined the Steadman-Keenan American Legion Post 96 in 1953, where he served as the commander five times and served in many other offices for more than 30 years and was made an honorary life member. He also served as the commander for Frederick County and the Western Maryland District.
     He was a life member and Chef De Gare of La Societe Des Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux 40/8 Voiture #155 of Frederick and Carroll County Maryland, and served as treasurer and in several other offices. He was a member of the Frederick Amvets Post #2, the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 10421, Brunswick, Korean War Veterans Chapter #142, Frederick, the Army Reserve in Hagerstown, the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1582, Brunswick, and a life member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1136, Brunswick.
     He was an avid golfer and member of the Beaver Creek Golf and Country Club, member of the Al Satia Club of Hagerstown, and the Jeffersonian Patriotic Club of Frederick.
     He was a life member of the South Mountain Rod and Gun Club, and a member of the North American Rod and Gun Club. Mr. Phillips was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Phillips was a member of the Antietam Lodge # 197 AF & A. M. in Keedysville, he was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and member of the Frederick Scottish Rite and Baltimore Scottish Rite.
     Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Silas C. "Jake" Phillips Jr., and wife, Jennifer, of Thurmont and DeWayne W. Phillips and special friend, Donna Napolitano, of Frederick; four grandchildren, Jaymes, Andrew, Joel and Helen Olivia Philips; and four sisters, Lorretta Lurz, of Baltimore, Mary Frances McNelis and husband, Bill, of Ocean Pines, Rita Delawter and husband, Bill, of Mount Pleasant and Carol Jo Browning and husband, Maurice, of Damascus, also surviving are many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert A. Phillips.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, July 27, at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday, in the funeral home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, from Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 118 E. Second St. The Rev. Richard Murphy, will be the celebrant.
     Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
Pallbearers will be: Silas C. Phillips Jr., Jaymes Phillips, Andrew Phillips, Joel Phillips, Joel Lurz and Jeffrey Lurz.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702, or St. Johns Catholic Church, 116 E. Second St., Frederick, MD 21701 or to Fidos For Freedom, P.O. Box 5508, Laurel, MD 20736


Mrs. Freda Gaither (Shriver)
Class 1938
As originally published on Friday, July 11, 2008.

     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.
     Born May 7, 1920, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mamie Gaither.
Freda dedicated her life to raising her daughters to know the Lord and have a strong faith. One of her greatest joys was in helping to care for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After her children were grown, Freda realized her desire to become a licensed practical nurse, and loved working with the elderly at Vindabona Nursing Home where she served with compassion, always putting the patient first.
     She was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church in Brunswick. Freda served her Lord for many years as a sunday school teacher, a leader in the Women's Missionary Union and leading the Sunbeams children's ministry.
     For 67 years, she was the devoted wife of James S. Shriver who died November 9, 2007.
She is survived by her three daughters, Nancy S. Virts, wife, of the late Gary Virts of Brunswick, Janet S. Johnston and husband, Frank, of Chambersburg, Pa., and Katherine Shriver and husband, Fred Gang, of Winchester; thrree grandchildren, Chris Chevalier of Hagerstown, Susan Miller of Jefferson and James Johnston of Chambersburg; four great-grandchildren, Matthew and Kathryn Miller of Jefferson and Daniel and Joshua Chevalier of Hagerstown; three sisters, Pauline Leach of Silver Spring, Doris Cannon of Frederick, and Rita Webber of Brunswick; and two brothers, Norman and Delphy Gaither, both of Brunswick.
     She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Benjamin Gaither of Silver Spring, and Harold and Kenneth Gaither, both of Brunswick; and her sister, June Keller of Brunswick.
     The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the funeral home with the Rev. Edward Jordan officiating.
     Internment will take place in Lovettsville Union Cemetery with Roy Cannon, Mike Eshbaugh, Archie Quesenberry, Gary Balty, Robert Wilt and Kevin Fouche as pallbearers.

Mr. Christopher Jones Class 1986
As originally published on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

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.
     Christopher loved music and watching movies. He enjoyed taking care of disabled people and spoke sign language with the deaf. He had a love for his nieces and nephews -- they meant everything to him.
     He was predeceased by his mother, Shirley Jones. He is survived by his father, Carroll Jones of Brunswick; two brothers, Allen Jones of Fayetteville, Ark.; Jerry Jones of Warmsprings, Va.; four sisters, Sharon Smith of Brunswick, Jacquelyn Jones-Riland of Frederick, Lisa Horner of Burkittsville and Cheryl Jones Dant of Waynesboro, Pa.; 10 nieces and nephews; and a very special cousin and surrogate brother, Damien Teal of Raleigh, N.C.
     A visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. July 10, at Hall Funeral Home, Purcellville, Va. A memorial service will began at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Ralph Buddenhagen officiating. Burial will take place at Ketoctin Cemetery.
     Memorial contributions can be sent to the Fredrick County Community Living Center, 620-B Research Drive, Frederick, MD 21703.
     Visit HallFH.com to express online condolences to the family.

Ms. Tamara Haynes  Class 1988
As originally published on Saturday, July 5, 2008


Tamara E. Haynes, 38, of Aberdeen, S.D. formerly of Brunswick, passed away Monday, June 30, 2008, at her home.
     Born June 23, 1970, in San Antonio, Texas, she was the daughter of Edgar "Ed" D. and Elizabeth "Lisa" Haynes of Brunswick.
     Tamara was a 1988, graduate of Brunswick High school, a 1992, graduate of UMBC and she received her masters in social work from UMAB in 1993. She was a member of the National Honors Society.
     She loved her dog and her cat.
In addition to her parents, Ed and Lisa she is survived by a special friend, Steve Lakefield of South Dakota; a sister, Theresa "Terri" Babb of Brunswick; a brother, Todd Haynes and wife, Sandie, of Middletown; two nieces, Miyah Babb and Kara Haynes; a nephew, Brett Haynes and a grandmother, Gwen Archer. She will also be remembered by her aunts, uncles and cousins.
     She was preceded in death by her grandparents and an uncle.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. were a rosary will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 7, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Catholic Church Road, Petersville on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Larry Gesy officiating and the Rev. Mr. Lawrence Teixeira assisting.
     Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery

Curtis L. Cooper Class Class 1964


APRIL 2, 1946-APRIL 3, 2008
BRUNSWICK, Md. - Curtis Leo Cooper, 62, of Brunswick, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Frederick (Md.) Memorial Hospital.
     Born April 2, 1946, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Irvin Norman Cooper Sr. and Violet Elizabeth Dinterman Cooper.
He retired from Cantrell-Cutter in Capitol Heights, Md., as a printer.
     He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army.
He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Brunswick.
     He was a member of American Legion Post 136 of Greenbelt, Md. and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1582 of Brunswick.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Betty B. Cooper; two daughters, Lisa Kalishek of Mount Airy, Md. and Michelle Cooper at home; two sisters, Mary L. Athey of Lovettsville, Va. and Shirley Edmonds of Arlington, Va.; one brother, Irvin N. Cooper Jr. of Australia; and five grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Cooper; and one sister, Sharon Ashbaugh.
A memorial service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at John T. Williams Funeral Home in Brunswick. The Rev. Frank Fortkamp will officiate.
 

Mr. Roy Lee Crowl  Class 1941
As originally published on Sunday, March 16, 2008.

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.
     He was a retired dairy farmer, a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church, formerly a member of New York Hill United Methodist Church, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1136, a member of the Loyal Order Moose Lodge No. 1582, all of Brunswick. Crowl was also a past president of the Ruritan Club in Petersville.
     He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Winifred Hoffman Crowl; sister, Bernice Klein of Mount Airy; sister-in-law, Betty Boyce of Brunswick; special niece, Treasa Stocks; and several other nieces and nephews.
     Crowl was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 17, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick.
     A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the funeral home, Rev. Vicky Starnes will officiate. Burial will be held in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
     Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope United Methodist Church, 7 S. Maryland Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716 or Kline Hospice House, 7000 Kimmel Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771. Flowers are also welcomed.
     Bearers will be David Kline, Michael Boyce, Alan Crowl, Barry Stocks, Craig Crowl and Lee Connor

Ms. Flora Adams (Main) Class 1935
As originally published on Tuesday, March 11, 2008.

Flora "Pat" Main, 90, of Brunswick, died Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy.
     Born May 24, 1917 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of Raymond Percy Adams and Anna Louise Heller Adams.
Along with her husband, they operated the Hawaiian Night Club for 37 years, and for the next 18 years, she was employed at Compher's Cross Roads Inn. She was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church, Women of the Moose Chapter No. 660, Ladies Auxiliary of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1136, Ladies Auxiliary of Steadman-Kennan Post No. 96 of the American Legion, Red Hat Society and the Pythian Sisters, all of Brunswick.
     Surviving are one daughter, Patsy Davies and husband, Ladd, of Frederick; one son, Gary Main Sr. and wife, Judy, of Frederick; five grandchildren, Sherri Mullen of Brunswick, Kenny McClain, Michael McClain, Gary Main Jr., all of Frederick, and Scott Main of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; and five great-grandchildren, Tiffany Mullen, Rory McClain, Zack Main, Cody Main and Bryce Main.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Martin Van Ray Main Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 12 at Grace Episcopal Church at Brunswick, with Father Frank Fortkamp officiating. Interment will be at St. Marks Cemetery, Petersville.
     The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Kline Hospice House, 7000 Kimmel Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771; or Grace Episcopal Church, 114 E. "A" Street, Brunswick, MD 21716.
     Pallbearers will be Kenny McClain II, Michael McClain, Scott Main, Ken Kite and Kenny McClain I
.

Virginia Wiseman (Barger) Class 1933

Deceased 3/8/1975 and buried a Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick, MD as reported by her daughter


Mavin L Keplinger (Shuffler) Class 1946

Mavin L ShufferYork
Mavin Lorraine (Keplinger) Sluffler 78, died Monday, February 4, 2008 at Wonder's Care Home in Hanover.  She was the companion of the late Glen H Provance and the wife of the late Irving Shuffler.  The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday at John W Keffer Funeral and Crematory, Inc, 2114 W Market St. wtih Mr Paul Luecke, of the United Church of God, officiating. 
Burial will be in Mt Rose Cemetery,  Mrs Shuffer was born June 20,1929 in Williamsport, Md. a daughter of the late Maynard and Jean (Myers) Keplinger.
     She attended Easton Elementary School and was a 1946 graduate of Brunswick High School in Maryland.  Mavin had been an Avon representative for over 40 years, receiving many awards including being inducted into the Avon President's Club.
 
     She was a member of the United Church of God. Mrs. Shuffler is survived by three sons, Douglas Shuffler of Abbottstown, Karl Juan Shuffler of Houston, Texas, and Thomas M. Shuffler of Waynesboro; three grandchildren, Karl Juan Shuffler, Jr., Stefanie Shuffler, and Brittany Shuffler; a sister, Nancy Keplinger; and a brother, Mason Keplinger.
      Memorial contributions may be made to United Church of God, Good Works Program, P.O. Box 45254, Cincinnati, OH 45254, for distribution to various charities. www.kefferfh.com
Published in the Evening Sun from 2/6/2008 - 2/7/2008. 
   

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.
     She graduated from BHS, class 1944.
Shirley married Howard Vieweg Sr. in June of 1952. The family moved to Encinitas in 1958, where she worked at the Encinitas Medical Group until 1970.
     She then went to work for Speciality Medical Clinic in La Jolla, until 1979.
She married Ernest Shull in October of 1978. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Sequim, Wash., and moved back to Vista,CA in 2005.
     Shirley never stopped caring about and giving to others, a nurse to the end.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie and her sister, Doris Bennett. She is survived by her sons, Charlie and Howard Vieweg; grandchildren, Celeste, Chris, Stephanie, Trevor and Ariel; one great-granddaughter,Karina; and a niece, Georgia Pecktal

Ethel Frocke (Peterson) Class 1943

Deceaased April 2006 as reported by a class mate

Mr. Stanley King Class 1940
As originally published on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.

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.
Stanley was owner and operator of King's Plumbing and Heating for more than 40 years. He was a graduate of Brunswick H.S. in Brunswick. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps., serving during WWII. He was a past department commander of the American Legion Department of Maryland, and was active in American Legion affairs since the early 1950s, serving as past commander of the Hesson-Snider American Legion, Post 120 in Taneytown, and a member of the 40 / 8. Stanley was an active member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taneytown, where he served many terms on the church council, and the church cemetery board. He served on the board of Tressler Lutheran Services, and was active in the Delaware-Maryland Synod of the E.L.C.A. In 2005 he received the Luther Award for his service to Trinity Lutheran Church.
     He was a member and past president of the Taneytown Lions Club, where he was honored in 2004 as a Melvin Jones Fellow. He was an active and long-time member of the Taneytown Volunteer Fire Dept., and was an ambulance driver, and member of the fire police. He was past-president of the Carroll County Fire Police.
     Surviving are a daughter, Anne K. Whaples of Cambridge; grandson, Matthew W. King of Cambridge; step-grandson, Graham Whaples of Severna Park; sisters, Doris Gentile of Gambrills, and Lois King of Baltimore; nephews, Tony and Robert Gentile, Dr. George Baumgardner; and nieces, Carolyn Breitbach, and Lori Burkland.
     He was predeceased in addition to his wife, by an infant son, by a son-in-law, Randy N. Whaples in 2007, and by a nephew, Ralph Gentile.
     A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38 West Baltimore St., Taneytown, with his pastor the Rev. Nicholas Brie officiating. Interment will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
     Legion Post 120 services will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. The Taneytown Volunteer Fire Dept. will be holding a service at 8 p.m. that day at the funeral home.

Mr. Clarence Green Jr. Class 1987
As originally published on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.

Mr. Clarence "C. J." Green Jr., 38, of Frederick, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008.
     He was born Sept. 13, 1969 in Olney, the son of Carolyn Ray Green of Frederick and the late Clarence Green Sr.
C. J. was a graduate of Brunswick High School. He was a brick mason working many years with his dad. He was a member of the F.O.E. #1106, enjoyed NASCAR racing, fishing and crabbing with his children.
     In addition to his mother, he is survived by two children, Amanda Marie Green and Andrew Brady Green of Boonesboro; his sister, Sharmarie Green of Laurel, Del., his fiancŽe, Karen Mohhler of Brunswick; half-brother and sisters, Dwayne K. Green of Charles Town, W.Va., Kim A. Green of Knoxville and Tammie Morris of Charles Town, W.Va.; and uncle, Wayne Ray. Many aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. He will be remembered by Sunshine Allen, Steve Smith and many friends.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, with Rev. Edwin Hartman officiating.   
     Interment Furnace Mountain Cemetery, Lucketts, Va.

Mrs. Margaret Titus (Creager) Class 1930
As originally published on Monday, January 21, 2008.

     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.
     Born Feb. 7, 1914 near Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Lee Fitzhugh and Mary G. Stoneburner Titus.
Mrs. Creager was a graduate from Brunswick High School and Towson University. She taught in the public schools of Frederick County during the 1930s and the 1940s, and after her marriage, she devoted most of her life to being a homemaker. Mrs. Creager was a devout Lutheran in her early years and belonged to the Bethany Lutheran Church of Brunswick. She later became a member of the Walkersville Lutheran Church, and currently she was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Frederick.
     Mrs. Creager is survived by her daughter, Joanne Creager Meitzler of Frederick and fiancŽe, William Cooperman of Allentown, Pa.; her son, Dr. Allan R. Creager and wife, Shirley, of Finksburg; three grandchildren, Patricia Anne Davis and husband, Doug, of Jefferson, Matthew Creager Meitzler and wife, Sherry, of Thurmont, and Sarah Eatmon Creager of Finksburg; one great-grandson, Kobi Sheng-An Meitzler; and sister, Barbara Titus Reidt of Frederick. She is additionally survived by several nieces and nephews.
     Mrs. Creager was preceded in death by her sister, Ellener Titus Norris, who died in 1984.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at the Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick.
     Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, from the funeral home. Rev. Dr. David G. Oravec, her pastor, will officiate. Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
     Pallbearers for service, George T. Norris, nephew; Dwight T. Taymon, nephew; Dr. Frederick T. Farra, nephew; Richard C.C. Basford, cousin; George D. Basford, cousin; and Doug Davis, grandson-in-law.


Ms. Jennifer Carter  Class 1998
As originally published on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.

     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.
     Jenny was a graduate of Brunswick High School, Class of 1998, and had been attending Frederick Community College, where she was returning to pursue a degree in Photography. She enjoyed photography--and playing the guitar.
     She had worked as an intern computer tech for-- NCI in Virginia.
Surviving in addition to her mother is one brother, Norris B. "Danny" Carter Jr., and his wife Lettie, of Brunswick; maternal grandparents, Melvin and Mary Avancini of Stanford, W.Va.; and paternal grandmother, Edna-- Carter of Shippensburg, Pa.; two nieces, Krista and Rissa; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
     She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Norris D. Carter.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3, at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, from the funeral home. The Rev. Edward J. Hartman will officiate. Pallbearers will be Billy Hildebrand, Donnie Hildebrand, Mike Ducolon, Dustin Taulton, Russell Whitmore and Kevin Sanders.--Entombment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick


Sarah Lucille Moss (Bowings
) Class 1938
As originally published on Friday, January 11, 2008.
 

     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.
     She had worked for many years as a presser for Frederick Tailoring, Sagner's and Muse Tailoring. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the AARP, Juniors Fire Company Auxiliary, and the Francis Scott Key American Legion Auxiliary.
     Surviving is one brother, Lenwood Moss and wife, Sherley of Walkersville; one sister, Rosie Moss of Frederick; a niece, Linda Moss of Knoxville; a nephew, Thomas E. Moss of Kearneysville, W.Va.; three great-nephews, Timothy Moss and Carrie, Daniel Moss and Heather and Shawn Moss and Emily; also surviving are two great-great-nieces and two great-great-nephews.
     She will also be remembered by a former sister-in-law, Dorothy Moss, of Knoxville.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to services. The Rev. Ronald E. Reaves, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,1415 W. Seventh St., Frederick, MD 21702

Ruth M. Albert (Cooper), Class 1938
DEC. 18, 1919-DEC. 28, 2007

BRUNSWICK, Md. - Ruth May Cooper, 88, of 527 Brunswick St., died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Frederick Memorial (Md.) Hospital.
     Born Dec. 18, 1919, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late James Ezra Albert and Gertrude Weddle Brown.
     She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Stanley S. "Hank" Cooper, in 1983.
She was a graduate of Brunswick High School.
     She was a homemaker.
She was of the Methodist faith.
     She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1136 Auxiliary of Brunswick.
She is survived by two sons, Stanley L. Cooper of Knoxville, Md., and Larry M. Cooper of Brunswick; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by one daughter, Reba J. Cooper; two sons, James W. Cooper and Roy W. Cooper; two sisters, Marion Wood and Louise Powers-Bell; and two brothers, Lee Albert and Ray Albert.
     Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick. Burial will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
     The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mr. Michael Webber  Class 1968
As originally published on Tuesday, December 18, 2007


Michael A. Webber, age 57, passed away December 13, 2007, after a long battle with kidney disease.
     Born June 1, 1950 in Frederick County, he was the son of late Evelyn and Roland Webber. He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1968. He worked at Coplay/Essroc Cement Company for 30 years. After retirement in 1998, he and his wife, Phyllis, moved to Florence, S.C. Michael was an avid movie fan, enjoyed Disney and Epcot. He bowled with the Pee Dee USBC. He was a loving, devoted husband and a kind loving person to all.
     Michael is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of 22 years, a brother, Kenneth of San Antonio, Texas, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, a host of cousins, and many, many friends.
     Memorial services will be held in the Spring, when his ashes will be placed with his parents' at Knoxville.

Mrs. Katherine Ahalt (Sharrer) Class 1938
As originally published on Sunday, December 9, 2007


    
Mrs. Katherine Marie Sharrer, 85, of Frederick, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 with her family by her side at Sunrise Assisted Living in Frederick. She was the loving wife of Donald F. Sharrer for 65 years. Born in Burkittsville, on February 24, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Maude Stup Ahalt.
    
Mrs. Sharrer was a graduate of Brunswick High School and the Frederick Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters.
     She had worked for several years as a nurse at the Frederick Memorial Hospital and was retired after 25 years as an instructional aid at the Scott Key Center.
     Her family would like to extend a thank you for the wonderful care given to her by the staff at Sunrise Assisted Living.
Surviving in addition to her husband, are seven children, Donald F. Sharrer Jr., and his wife, Barbara, of Roanoke, Va., Katherine M. Ketterman and husband, George Jr., of Myersville, David M. Sharrer and wife, Beverly, of New Market, Mary V. McCuller and husband, Donald Sr., of Gettysburg, Pa., Sarah B. McCarty and husband, Michael, of Boonsboro, Cecilia A. Clark and husband, Hunter, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., and John M. Sharrer and friend, Staci, of New Market; two brothers, Norman Ahalt and wife, Dorothy, of Frederick, and George Ahalt and wife, Jane, of Myersville; three sisters, Alberta Hill and husband, Clifford, of Thurmont, Ginger Sullivan, of Minn., and Pearl Pennington, of Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Ahalt and Harry Ahalt; one sister, Ruby Blevins and one great-grandson, Benjamin Ketterman.
     The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 118 East Second Street, Frederick. The Rev. Richard Murphy, pastor of the church, wil be the celebrant. Interment will be in the St. John's Cemetery, Frederick.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scott Key Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick, MD 21702 or to Catholic Daughter's #278, C/O Regent Ruth Dreeden, 12 E. Second St., Frederick, MD 21701.

Mrs. Edna Loudell Lowery (Bartlett) Class 1969
As originally published on Sunday, November 18, 2007.


Edna Loudell Bartlett, 56, of Frederick, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at her home. She was the loving wife of David E. Bartlett.
     Born February 23, 1951 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Floyd C. and Virginia (Sis) Lowery.
Loudell retired from the U.S. Government with 27 years of service on May 3. She was a Budget Analyst at Fort Detrick.
     Loudell was a 1969 graduate of Brunswick High School. She loved playing basket bingo and enjoyed collecting Longaberger Baskets. She also enjoyed watching her boys as well as her grandchildren play sports.
     In addition to her husband, Dave, she is survived by three sons, David Dinges and wife, Shannon, of Charles Town, W.Va., Steve Dinges and wife, Amy, of Jefferson, and Paul Brohawn and fiancŽ, Jackie Kujawski, of Walkersville; one daughter, Jennifer Bartlett, of Frederick; 10 grandchildren, Cody, Allie, Zachary D., Zachary K., Ryan, Dakota, David, Collin, Zoe and Aidan; three sisters, Linda Thee and husband, Clyde, of Brunswick, Pattie Nichols and husband, George, of Kearneysville, W.Va. and Misti Glascock and husband, Robert, of Strasburg, Va.; three brother-in-laws, Randy Bartlett and wife, Dorinda, of Frederick, Wayne Bartlett, of Huntsville, Ala. and Dennis Bartlett, of Huntsville, Ala.; four nephews, Floyd, Jamie, Brian and Jonathan; five nieces, Georgia, Amanda, Jennifer, Danielle, Lauren; her in-laws, Betty and Ed Storks; and a special cousin, Melinda Barnhouse. She will also be remembered by her five great nieces MaKayla, Tess, Emilie, Tara and Shanna, and all of her special friends.
     She is preceded in death by a daughter, Patches Michelle Brohawn; her grandparents, Harry and Lacy Loudell Powers and Charles and Martha Lowery; and great nephews, Joseph and Jeffery Thee.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, Nov. 19, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Orvac officiating.
     Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be David Dinges, Steve Dinges, Paul Brohawn, Floyd Thee, Jamie Thee, Brian Nichols, Randy Bartlett and Ray Mangold.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, PO Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.


Ms. Catherine Virginia Coffman (Smith) Class of 1929

As originally published on Thursday, November 8, 2007.


    
Catherine Virginia Coffman Smith age 95 was born to Russell Blaine Coffman and Sara Elizabeth Burke Coffman in Edinburg, Va., on November 23, 1911. She moved with her family to Brunswick, in 1912 and lived in Frederick County until her move to Colorado in 2001. Catherine was in excellent health until a stroke on Sunday, October 21, 2007.
     She graduated from Brunswick High School class of 1929 and from The Frederick Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1932. Catherine married George William Smith II August 1, 1943 and they had two children, George William Smith III, of Thurmont, and Susan Blaine Craig, of Elbert, Colo.
     Catherine worked in the nursing profession from 1932 until retiring in 1974.
During that time, she was employed by Dr. William Schnauffer owner of the Brunswick Private Hospital and Frederick Memorial Hospital, specializing in pediatrics.
     Catherine was always ready for a joke, a good time, and loved adventure. She was an excellent swimmer, ice skater, roller skater and horseman; however, she could never ride a bicycle, which really annoyed her. She parasailed at age 86, swam and rode horses well into age 89.
     She was a Charter member of Order of the Easter Star, Brunswick Chapter 97, Auxiliary of the Citizen Nursing Home, Buckeystown Methodist Church, and Johnsville Senior Citizens Group


Ms. Mary Orndorff (Cummings) Class 1931

As originally published on Wednesday, October 17, 2007


Mary Elmira Cummings, of Lovettsville, Va., died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick.
     Born July 14, 1914 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of Daniel David Orndorff and Carrie Carter Orndorff.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick and a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1931.
     Surviving Mary are her two daughters, Donna Cummings of Brunswick, and Patricia Potts and husband, Larry, of Leesburg, Va.; one son, Todd Cummings and wife, Cathy, of Lovettsville, Va.; 13 grandchildren, Debbie Johnson, Vicki Fowler, Kevin Shomaker, Kristi Karle, Kathy Craft, Kendall Shomaker, Carter Potts, Colleen Giardina, Cameron Potts, Kelly van Weezal, Mary Cummings, Sarah Cummings and Tyler Cummings; 24 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
     Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Lee Cummings; one son, Dale Lee Cummings; a daughter, Doris Elaine Shomaker; and two brothers, Jess David Orndorff and Lawrence Langdon Orndorff.
     A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with the Rev. Lee Crosby will officiate.
     Interment will be at Old Brethren Cemetery at Brownsville.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Cummings, Carter Potts, Kevin Shomaker, Kendall Shomaker, Walter Giardina and Ricky Karle.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mr. James Haller  Class 1945
As originally published on Monday, October 15, 2007


    
James Wendle Haller, 79, of Brunswick, passed away on October 13, 2007, at his home. He was the husband of Beverly Langley Haller for 57 years. Jim was born August 21, 1928, in Brunswick to Margaret "Ruth" Selby Haller and Irving "Jim" McComas Haller. He was a member of St. Francis/St. Mary's Catholic Church.
     Jim retired from the B&O Railroad after 19 years of service. He then worked for the FAA at Dulles International Airport as an electrician and retired in 1988. Jim served in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Iowa. He was a member of the Brunswick Moose, American Legion, and Eagles. Jim always enjoyed the many hunting, fishing, and crabbing trips with his sons, grandsons, nephews and friends.
     In addition to his loving wife, Jim is survived by his sister, Dorothy Vint of Ferndale, and three sons, James D. and his wife, Patti, of New Cumberland, Pa.; Michael "Ed" and his wife, Denise, of Knoxville; and Richard "Dicky" G. of Brunswick. Jim has five grandsons, Jason Wendle of New Cumberland, Pa.; Chad Edward of Knoxville; Jeremy Michael of Dillsburg, Pa.; Ryan James of Knoxville; and Bret Michael of Knoxville. He also has three great-granddaughters, Bailey Ryanne, Winifred Dorothy, Sage Dakota, and one great-grandson, Lako James. Jim is also survived by thirteen nieces and nephews.
     Serving as pallbearers will be the five grandsons and John "Don" Marklin, a dear friend. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick. Friends may visit with family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Father Limmer and Deacon Teixeira will be officiating a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, at St. Francis Catholic Church, First Avenue, Brunswick. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick.

Mr. Carroll (Tony) Webber Class 1964
As originally published on Friday, October 12, 2007.



Carroll Anthony "Tony" Webber, 60, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara Marlene Webber. They were married for 35 years.
     Born December 12, 1946 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John and Mary Webber.
He was a member of St. Mary's and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
     Tony retired after 32 years from the Government, where he worked for the US Park Service as the head of maintenance.
He was a lifetime member of the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department for 41 years where he held every administrative position. He was currently serving as vice president.
     He was also a member of the Eagles in Brunswick. He loved to travel and he has traveled to all 50 states and 17 countries.
In addition to his loving wife, Barbara, he is survived by a son, Todd Webber, of Knoxville, and fiancŽe Kimberly, of Brunswick; a daughter, Amy Cullen and husband Christopher, of Frederick; two grandchildren, Kursten Marlene Cullen and Virginia Dominique Beacht; and a brother, Rhett Webber and wife Rose, of the Philippines. He will also be remembered by all of his other family and friends.
     Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick, where the family will be present to receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The procession will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the funeral home and will travel to the services where a Mass of Christian Burial will start at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Catholic Church Road, Petersville, with Deacon Lawrence Teixeira officiating.
     Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Sam Cullen, Edward Beacht, AJ Smothers, Roy Lipscomb, Richard Massari, Earskon Myers, Dwain Webber and Keith Webber. There will be three honorary pallbearers, Bubby Spence, Freda Leopold and Lyndi 'Damico
.

Mrs. Fannie Shrader (Souder) Class of 1931
As originally published on Saturday, September 29, 2007.


    
Mrs. Fannie Maxine Souder, 92, of Rosemont, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late T. Woodrow Souder, who died July 29, 1981.
     She was born October 16, 1914 in Germantown, and was the daughter of the late David Clifford Shrader and Emma Crum Shrader Hoffmaster.
Mrs. Souder, a homemaker, was a member of the Jefferson United Church of Christ, for many years. She was a member of the Merryland Tract Homemakers and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
     She was a graduate of Brunswick High School in the class to 1931, and she attended Frostburg University. She was a judge for county fairs and community shows.
     She enjoyed her family, as well as her Yorkie, "Tillie," who was her loving companion. She was an avid collector and enjoyed crafting, knitting, crocheting, cross stitching and painting.
     Surviving are her children, Sharon Israel and husband Robert of Poland, Ohio, Kay S. Cooper and husband Gary R. of Rosemont, Patricia Struthers of Fenton, Mich., and Thomas Souder and wife Brenda of Byron, Mich.; ten grandchildren, David Israel and Sandy of Lima, N.Y., Michael Israel of Poland, Ohio, Sheryl Hoekstra and husband James of Lewisville, N.C., Amy Davies and husband Jeff of Poland, Ohio, Teresa Fawley and husband Terry of Jefferson, Kimberly Remsberg and husband Dennis of Ijamsville, Debra Cameron and husband Alan of Linden, Mich., Cindy Struthers of Durand, Mich., John Souder and wife Jackie of Byron, Mich., and Mathew Souder and wife Carol of Martinsburg, W.Va.; twenty great grandchildren, Chad Israel and wife Danielle of Buffalo, N.Y., Jeremy Israel and wife Angie of Italy, Sara Delaney and husband James of California, Robert and Jay Hoekstra of Lewisville, N.C., Drew and Will Davies of Poland, Ohio, Robin Bowers and husband Kelly of Jefferson, Abby Riggleman and husband Ricky of Jefferson, Emily Utterback and husband Bradley of Jefferson, Deni and Adell Remsberg of Ijamsville, Tiffani and Ashleigh Cameron of Linden, Mich., Zachery Struthers of Durand, Mich., Jessica James and Jacob Souder of Byron, Mich., and Cody Souder of Martinsburg, W.Va.; nine great-great grandchildren, Hayley, McKenzie and Calyn Israel of Buffalo, N.Y., Elijah and Marissa Israel of Italy, Gabrielle, Schuyler and Aidan Bowers of Jefferson, and Noah Utterback of Jefferson. She will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews, special friends and devoted caregivers.
     In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Thelma Shrader, her sister, Betty Spicknall, her brother, Meredith Hoffmaster and her son-in-law, James Struthers.
     Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick.
 Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 1 at Jefferson United Church of Christ in Jefferson with the Rev. Guy Wenck officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Reformed Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Bob, Sam, Willie and Mark Spicknall and Lee and Larry Bussard.

Mrs. Donna Custer (Heiss) Class 1954
As originally published on Sunday, September 16, 2007.



    
Donna Maria "Custer" Heiss, of Riverdale, died Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Wife of the late Neile E. Heiss; Mother of John "J.R." Heiss, Gary Heiss,--and Donna Gene Trupe. She was a grandmother and great-grandmother.
     Relatives and friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A. 4739 Baltimore-- Ave.,-- Hyattsville, MD 20781. A funeral ceremony will be held at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, P.A., 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, MD on Monday, September 17, 2007 at 1:00PM. Interment St. Mark's Cemetery in Petersville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia--& Lymphoma Society--Donor Services P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202, or Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2002 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Ms. Anna Mae Heffner Class 1946
As originally published on Monday, September 3, 2007.


Anna May Heffner, 78, of Brunswick, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at Golden Living Center in Frederick.
     She was born Aug. 9, 1929, in Brunswick, to Benjamin Franklin Heffner and Ellinda Dinterman Heffner.
She was a retired production line supervisor with Airpax at Frederick. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick.
     Survivors include one aunt, Virginia Dinterman, of Brunswick; one uncle, Leroy Dinterman, of Adamstown; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts, uncles, a niece and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with Father Frank Fortkamp officiating. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Shirley Lee Danner (Wheeler) Class of 1956

As originally published on Sunday, August 19, 2007.

Shirley Lee Danner Wheeler, 68, of Charles Town, W.Va., died Friday, August 17, 2007 at her home.
     Born October 11, 1938 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Danner and Virginia Spring Danner.
She had worked for the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Parks Service.
     Mrs. Wheeler was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown and also volunteered as secretary/treasurer for the Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown and Brunswick.
     She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter #948.
She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and sewing.
     She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Edward Nelson Wheeler; two sons, Edward Nelson Wheeler II, of Durham, N.C., and Wilson Andrew Wheeler, of Harpers Ferry; two daughters, Christina Arvin, of Boyce, Va., and Robin Marcus, of Charles Town, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Hagan and husband, Joseph of Hagerstown.
     At her request her body was donated to the Humanity Gift Registry.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of her family
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Deana Vanover Class 1973

Deceased March 21, 1999 reported by class mate

Debra Danner Class 1974

Deceased date unknown reported by an Alumni

Mr. David Merriman Class 1956

As originally published on Monday, July 23, 2007.

Mr. David Kenneth Merriman, 69, of Brunswick, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.
     Born May 16, 1938, in Brunswick, he was a son of the late Lee Robert Merriman and Kathleen Hawkins Merriman.
He was a retired security guard with NIH in Bethesda. Mr. Merriman was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 1136, Loyal Order of the Moose No. Lodge No. 1582 and Steedman-Keenan Post No. 96 of the American Legion, all of Brunswick.
     He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by one sister, Ginny Lloyd of Brunswick; brother, Billy Merriman of Brunswick; and several nieces and nephews.
     In addition to his parents, Mr. Merriman was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Merriman.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with pastor Gary Heffler, officiating. Interment to follow at St. Marks Cemetery, Petersville. Pallbearers will be Billy Merriman Jr., Les
ter Lloyd, Kevin Nuse, Larry Swope, Billy Winn and Tom Rufty. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Wednesday.

Mr. James Holder Class 1976

As originally published on Friday, June 29, 2007.


     James Edward Holder II, 48, of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1958, at Leesburg, Va., and was the son of the late James Edward Holder and Mary Pauline Hope Holder.
     He was of the Protestant faith.
He was a retired laborer of the B & O Railroad, Brunswick.
     He was a member of L.O.O.M. #1582 with a Fellowship Degree, Past Commander of S.A.L. Squadron #96, was a member and former officer of the Eagles Aerie #1136, and Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers.
     He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1976
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sharon A. Holder at home, one brother, Paul Henry Holder and wife Barbara Ann, of Brunswick; two sisters-in-law, Paula Waldo and husband Carl and Carol Coover and husband Michael; one brother-in-law, Mike Williams and wife Geraldine; one niece, Pollykate Holder; one nephew, Sean C. Holder Callahan; two special friends, Kelley A. Fouger and Diane Scarlett; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
     In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Rodney; grandparents, Kate and Henry Holder and Margaret and Paul Hope; and one special friend, Tracey L. Hughes.
     Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, U.S. 340 at Halltown Rd., Charles Town/Harpers Ferry, W.Va., with the Rev. David Howell and Dr. Wayne Algaier officiating. Interment will be in the Old Brownsville Cemetery at Brownsville

Mrs. Helen “Lucille” Snoots (Kline) Class 1935

As originally published on Friday, July 13, 2007.

 

    
Mrs. Helen "Lucille" Kline, 88, of Frederick, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the Glade Valley Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Owen W. Kline.
     Born on August 15, 1918 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Willie William Snoots and Felicia Grandel.
Mrs. Kline was a member of the First Baptist Church of Frederick and a past member of the First Baptist Church of Brunswick. She devoted her life to her family and service to others in need. She retired as a clerk with National Geographic in Rockville, and a past member of the Eastern Star.
     She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Bunch and husband Del of Neptune Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren, Felicia Bunch Saucier and husband Stephen of Columbia, Andrew David Bunch of Columbia, Crystal Ann Bunch and husband David Osswald of Amityville, N.Y. and Dean Allen Bunch of Frederick; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marshal Snoots and Herman Snoots.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, with Dr. Larry Eubanks Sr. and the Rev. Burnis Barrett officiating.
     Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Mr. Daniel Morris Class 1980

As originally published on Thursday, July 12, 2007.

Daniel Ray Morris, 56, of Brunswick, died July 10, 2007, at Washington Hospital Center.
      He was born June 29, 1951, in Louisville, Ky., to Hontas DeWitt Morris and Elizabeth Hurst Morris.
He was a retired sheet metal mechanic with W.E. Welch and Associates in Ijamsville.
     Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Barbara E. Morris, at home; one son, Zachary R. Morris, at home; two sisters, Carla Elliott of Laurel, Del. and Debra Waddell of Delaware; and one brother, Paul D. Morris of Delaware.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Brenda Davis; and two brothers, Philip Morris and Gerry Morris.
     A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, with the Rev. Roland England officiating. Interment will be at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m

Mrs. Mary Shumaker (West) Class 1934
As originally published on Sunday, July 1, 2007.



Mrs. Mary Mae West, 93, of Frederick, died Friday, June 29, 2007, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Clarence G. West, who passed away May 19, 2007.
     Born in Sandy Hook on May 18, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Charles Luther and Renos (Riley) Shumaker. A graduate of Brunswick High School, Mae was a retired department manager for F.W. Woolworth Five and Dime, having worked for many years. She was a lifelong member of Sandy Hook United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed arts, crafts, and music.
     Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Coblentz and husband Tom of Knoxville; a son, Jerry West and wife Diane Worthington of Portland, Maine; five grandchildren, Bridget Doucette of Danvers, Mass., Michelle Goulart of Glouchester, Mass., John West of Saunderstown, R.I., Eric West of Huntington, Vt., and Jennifer Coblentz of Frederick and fiancŽ Chris Rabel of Baltimore. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren.
     The last surviving member of her immediate family, Mae was preceded in death by four sisters: Hazel Deaner, Inas Powers, Bessie Orndorff and Bertha Powers; and four brothers, Clarence, Garland, James Lee and Roy Shumaker.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, with the Rev. Douglas Fraim officiating. Burial will follow in Old Brownsville Church Cemetery with George Moss, Gary Smith, Norman Richardson, Bobby Harrison, Chris Rabel and Jerry West serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Bettie Jane Nuse (Midgett) Class 1944
As originally published on Wednesday, June 20, 2007.



Bettie Jane Nuse Midgett, 80, of Steilacoom, Wash., formerly of Brunswick, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007.
     She was born December 7, 1926, in Brunswick, a daughter of Earl Charles Nuse and Hazel Virginia Crowl Nuse.
She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church at Brunswick. She was a 1944 graduate of Brunswick High School.
     Survivors include one son, Jerry Tomlin, of Steilacoom, Wash., and one sister, June Powell, of Baldwin Park, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick, with the Rev. Andrea Ernest officiating.
     The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick

Mrs. Carole Adkins (Gordon) Class 1980
As originally published on Wednesday, June 13, 2007


Carole Ann Adkins Gordon, 45, of Brunswick, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007.
     Born January 31, 1962, in Florida, she was the daughter of Jane Adkins of Brunswick and the late Austin Adkins.
She was a beautiful, strong woman who was devoted to making sure her kids and family knew what they meant to her.
     Carole loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed listening to country music and Kid Rock. She also enjoyed motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons.
     She was a one time member of the Brunswick Ambulance Company.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her best friend and father of her youngest daughter, Stanley E. Landers of Jefferson; a daughter, Andrea Rankin and husband Kevin of Frostburg; a daughter, Krystal Ann Landers Parsley and husband Timothy Lee of Jefferson; five grandchildren; two sisters, Dixie Addis and husband John of Georgia and Norma Droneburg of Brunswick and an adopted sister, Donna Hahn of Brunswick.
     She will also be remembered by her nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael S. Gordon and a brother-in-law, Darrell Droneburg.
     A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, at the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick with the Rev. Noni Sigler officiating.
     Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Brunswick

Maurice Brooks Sr. Class 1944

Maurice M. Brooks Sr., 80, of Gerradstown, W.Va., formerly of Brunswick, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Brenda Bowers (Bowman-Jordon) Class 1964

     Mrs. Brenda Bowman Jordan, 59, of Toms River, N.J., died on Sunday, September 24, 2006, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  Mrs. Jordan was a registered nurse, who retired from her work as a case manager in special child health services of the Ocean County, New Jersey Health Department. A graduate of the University of Maryland school of Nursing, Mrs. Jordan held public health positions in Maryland, Kentucky, Michigan, Virginia, New York and New Jersey. Mrs. Jordan was a member of the Morning Star Presbyterian Church in Bayville, N.J.
     Surviving are her husband, William H. Jordan Jr.; her son, James M. Bowman of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; her parents, Richard and Elaine Bowers of Frederick, Md.; her brother, Richard C. Bowers Jr. of Chester, Va.; a stepdaughter, Katherine Banholzer of Glen Allen, Va.; a stepson, William H. Jordan III of McLean, Va.; and four grandchildren, Trinity Elaine Bowman, Sofia Banholzer, Alexa and William H. Jordan IV.
     A Celebration of the Resurrection will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 11 at the First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia, Md.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association or the Morning Star Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box G, Bayville, NJ 08721.

Mrs. Grace Webber (Reed) Class of 1942
As originally published on Thursday, May 31, 2007

.Mrs. Grace V. Reed, 84, of West Valley, N.Y., formerly of Frederick, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007.
     Born August 8, 1922, in Knoxville, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Raymond and Mary Lou Runkles Webber. She was the wife of the late Charles Thomas Reed Sr.
 Mrs. Reed had worked as an office clerk for the Encyclopedia Americana Publishing Co. She was of the Lutheran faith. Her hobbies were arts and crafts.
      She is survived by three grandchildren, Lisa Michelle Proctor and husband Brett of New York, Barbara Ann Brown and husband Steve of Bowie and Charles Thomas Reed III and wife Natalie of Rockville. A sister of Clarence Edgar Webber of Boonsboro. She was also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
     She was predeceased by a son, Charles T. Reed Jr.
Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home, 21525 Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville. Funeral services will begin at noon. The Rev. Jeff Jones will officiate. Interment will be in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.

Mr. Clarence G. West Class 1933
As originally published on Tuesday, May 22, 2007
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Mr. Clarence G. West, 92, of Frederick, died Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     He was the husband of Mary Mae Shumaker West, his wife of 67 years.
Born November 17, 1914, in Sandy Hook, he was the son of the late Charles Clarence and Inez K. Gordon West.
     Mr. West was a lifelong member of Sandy Hook United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer over 20 years. He worked insurance jobs in the early '40s. He retired in 1979, after 30 years, as a bookkeeper from C. Oland Meitzner Inc. Among his many enjoyments were model railroading, flowers, birds and word puzzles.
     In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Sandra Coblentz and husband Tom of Knoxville and Jerry West and wife Diane Worthington of Portland, Maine; five grandchildren, Jennifer Coblentz of Frederick and fiance Chris Rabel of Baltimore, Bridget Doucette of Maine, John West of Rhode Island, Eric West of Vermont and Michelle Goulart of Maine; and nine great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Nuice.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 24, with the Rev. Douglas Fraim officiating.
     Interment will be in Old Brownsville Church Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Sandy Hook United Methodist Church

Mr. Darrell Droneburg  Class 1980

As originally published on Sunday, May 13, 2007.

     Mr. Darrell Lee Droneburg, 45, of Brunswick, died Friday, May 11, 2007, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Norma Jean Adkins Droneburg, his wife of 24 years.
     Born on February 5, 1962, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Russell Franklin Droneburg and Carol Lee Remsburg Droneburg Daugherty and husband Ronnie of Knoxville. Darrell was the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works for the City of Brunswick. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting and all sports including golf, but truly loved riding his Harley. Darrell also liked to work with his hands by woodworking, airbrush painting and working on cars.
     Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are two children, Darrell L. Droneburg Jr. and friend Jessie Taulton and Michelle R. Droneburg, all of Brunswick; a brother, Jimmy Daugherty and friend Patrisha Cavell of Knoxville; and his mother-in-law Jane L. Adkins, of Brunswick. Darrell will also be remembered by his "adopted children," to whom he was lovingly known as "Poppa Cheez." They include Myke Taulton, Kalen Scott, Brian Thackson, Russell Rife, Clark Fink, Nick Demos, "Rev," Brian Neal, Eric Minnick and Tim Abbott.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 14, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick, where services will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 15.
     Interment will be private.

Mrs Cinda May Wickham (Mossburg) Class 1984

:    Mrs. Cinda May Wickham Mossburg, 28, of 4240A Gene Hemp Road, Jefferson died Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 1994 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of Thomas Edward Mossburg. 
     Born April 10, 1966, in Frederick, Mrs. Mossburg was the daughter of Floyd C. and Betty Lee Myers Wickham of Jefferson. 
     Mrs. Mossburg was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1984.  She had been employed at Fort Detrick, and for the past five years had been associated with Banner Life Insurance Co.  She was a member of Petersville Luther Chapel.
     Surviving, in addition to her husband and parents, are two sisters, Brenda Cunningham and her husband David of Jacksonville, Ala., and Linda Morris and her husband LeRoy of Jefferson; two nephews, Todd and Tyler Cunningham of Jacksonville, Ala.; two aunts and one uncle, Anna Mae Murphy and her husband Howard of Adamstown and Mrs. Marie Stonesifer of near-Brunswick; and a number of great-aunts, uncles and cousins.
     Mrs. Mossburg was preceded in death by a sister, Vickie Lee Wickham.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28, at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick.  Friends may also call on Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m.  Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m. in Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home.  Interment will be in St. Mark's Cemetery, Petersville

Mr. Thomas Mercer Sr. Class of 1976
As originally published on Monday, May 7, 2007.

Mr. Thomas Edward Mercer Sr., 49, of Upper Marlboro, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007.
     He is survived by his parents, Wallace and Edna Mercer of Point of Rocks.
Born October 19, 1957, in Holyoke, Mass., he was a graduate of--Brunswick High School. He was a loving father, son and brother.--He was employed by Solid Rock Foundation--Concrete Company.
     Surviving, besides his parents, is one daughter, Tamara Mercer; one son, Thomas Mercer Jr.; one brother, Wallace Mercer IV; two sisters, Jeanmarie Bartlett and Eileen Markum; one special brother-in-law, Ronnie Markum; and a host of other relatives and friends from the Solid Foundation Concrete Company.
     He-- was preceded in death by a daughter, Tabitha Mercer; and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Mercer.
Family will receive friends at New Community Church, 12435(c) Mattawomen Dr., Waldorf, Tuesday, May 8.
     A memorial service will--held from 10 to 11 a.m.
A private--interment-- will be held at Arlington Cemetery.
     Services were entrusted to to Bluford Funeral Service

Ralph Junior (Red) Proctor Class 1941
AUG. 19, 1921-APRIL 26, 2007

BROWNSVILLE - Ralph Junior "Red" Proctor, 85, of Brownsville, Md., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2007, at Washington County Hospital.
     Born Aug. 19, 1921, in Weverton, Md., Red was the son of the late Ralph A. and Elizabeth Barger Proctor.
He attended Weverton Elementary School and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1941. Red was an avid baseball player from his youth into his early adult years. Although his baseball playing was interrupted by World War II, he returned to playing in 1945 and through this activity met his future wife.
     Red worked as an aircraft sheet metal mechanic at Fairchild Aircraft in Hagerstown for 20 years and at the U.S. Naval Air Facility at Andrews Air Force Base for 17 years.
     He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Trinidad for two years. Red was a member for many years at Weverton Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher for 56 years, superintendent and as a member of the Board of Trustees. In recent years, he was a member of Victory Baptist Church near Boonsboro. He was a devoted Christian all his adult life and spent countless hours witnessing for the Lord and visiting the sick and shut-ins. He was a student of Moody Bible Institute and had studied under President Miles at Washington Bible College.
     He was a charter member of the Pleasant Valley Ruritan Club and was a member of Clopper-Michael American Legion Post 10 in Boonsboro.
     Red is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Harrison Proctor; two daughters, Dawn Proctor Deener and husband, Robert, of Boonsboro, and Nancy Proctor Alga of Brownsville and husband, James Alga; one son, Barry Lynn Proctor of Alexandria, Va.; four grandchildren, Marissa Deener, Robert A. Deener and wife, Haley, Chasen Deener and Michelle Alga; one great-grandson, Aden Deener; one brother, James Proctor and wife, Doris, of Hagerstown; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
     He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Proctor Danner.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Victory Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward J. Wade will officiate. Burial will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery.
     The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bast Funeral Home, Boonsboro

Gary Virts Class 1952

 Mr. Gary Marlin Virts, 67, of 744 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, died Tuesday, June 18, 2007 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy Shriver Virts, his wife of 40 years.
      Born July 11, 1934, in Brunswick, he was a son of the late Orion Jacob and Madeline Moler Virts.
 Mr. Virts was a retired civil engineer with 30 years of service for the Division of Public Works in Frederick County.
      He was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church in Knoxville. For the last three years, he was a member of and assisted in starting Real Life Community Church in Hagerstown. He was a member of the choir, "One God and One Voice."
      Mr. Virts was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1957 to 1959.
 Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Chris Chevalier and husband James of Hagerstown, and Susan Miller and husband Donn of Jefferson; one sister, L. Duane Smith and husband Lee of Ellicott City; four grandchildren, Matthew Brandon Miller, Daniel James Chevalier, Kathryn Danielle Miller and Joshua Gary Chevalier; one aunt, Elizabeth Wheeler of Brunswick; two nieces, Teri Alva of North Carolina, and Melinda Niles and husband Tim of Hampstead; and one nephew, James Johnston of Chambersburg, Pa.
      Mr. Virts was preceded in death by one brother, Noel Orion Virts.
 The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. The funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Faith Baptist Church, Knoxville, with the Rev. Frank Boyd and Jack Marcomy officiating.
      Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Lovettsville, Va.

H. Clayton Leftwich Class of 1946

     Harry Clayton Leftwich, 77, of Springdale, Pa. died March 21, 2007 at Harmar Village, Pa. He was born Jan. 16, 1930 in Clifton Force, Va., to the late' Harry" C. and Grace (Farrier) Leftwich. Clayton graduated from Brunswick High School with the Class of 1946, having spent his childhood here when his father was director of the YMCA.
     After attending Virginia Tech and WV Wesleyan College, he graduated from Kutztown Uni­versity with a degree in art educa­tion. Clayton served in the Navy from 1952-1956, principally on the transport USS Botetourt. Since 1956 , he has been employed by the Allegheny Valley School District, teaching art and mechanical drawing in the junior and senior high schools, retiring in 1989 after 33 years.
     As a teacher, he is remembered as caring and gentle, treating students like part of an extended family" He is credited with laying the foundation of the Spring­dale art program with his innovative ideas.
     He was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Ameri­can Legion, and on the board of the Springdale Free Public Library. He specially enjoyed his collection of hats and pigs.
     Survivors are his wife of 53 ears, Barbara Guess Leftwich;  daughter, Carrie (Bernard) Martin of Templeton; daughter-in-law Judy Noah Leftwich of Mur­rysville; son Neil (Judy) Leftwich of Avondale, AZ.; grandchildren Rebecca Mundok of Pittsburgh, Emily, David, Rachel Leftwich of Murrysville, and a sister Mary( Earl) Hopper of DesPeres, MO. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Leftwich in October 2006.
     Funeral" services were held March 24 with burial in Springdale  Cemetery

Mr. William Richard (Mike) Webber  Class of 1943
As originally published on Wednesday, April 25, 2007

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William Richard "Mike" Webber, 81, of Rohrersville, died Monday, April 23, 2007, at Fahrney-Keedy Home near Boonsboro 
Born June 10, 1925, in Knoxville, Mike was the son of the late Ralph Edgar and Edna Catherine Merriman Webber.
     He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1943.
 Mike retired from the National Park Service at Harpers Ferry National Park in 1980.
      He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy on the USS Hornet aircraft carrier.
Mike was a member of Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church near Rohrersville.
      He was a member of the Brunswick Masonic Lodge 191 and the Brunswick Fraternal Order of Eagles 1136.
 Mike is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Jeanette Reynolds Webber; three daughters, Gail Stern and husband Ira of Montgomery Village, Holly Benson and husband Gene of Smithsburg, and Wendee McFalls and husband Dave of Waynesboro, Pa.; six grandchildren, Reanna Nicole Tarleton, Stephen Thomas McFalls, Nicholas Aaron Benson, McKenzie Nichole Benson, Jared Andrew Stern and Nathan Daniel Stern; a niece/"daughter" Debbra Huffer and husband Warren of Jefferson, and a nephew, Wayne Hawes and wife Donna of Brunswick.
      Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Bast Funeral Home in Boonsboro. The Rev. Raymond Scheck will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Locust Grove.
     The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be held at 6:15 p.m.

Mr. Carroll Brawner Class 1961
As originally published on Monday, April 9, 2007.



Mr. Carroll D. Brawner, of Pocahontas, Ark., died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at Randolph County Medical Center in Arkansas.
     He is survived by his wife, Jan McSwain Brawner of Pocahontas.
Born on July 7, 1943, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late John Brawner and Nell Fae Booth Brawner.
     Mr. Brawner served in the United States Navy. He was a computer operator with the airlines.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, David Brawner of Denver, Colo., Shane Brawner of Granbury, Texas, and Jason Stamper of Hagerstown; one daughter, Tammy Johnson of Brunswick; one brother, Charles Thomas Brawner of Hancock; two sisters, Wanda Lora of Colonel Beach, Va., and Patricia Washington of Springfield, Va.; and 10 grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, with the Rev. Roland England officiating.
     Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick

Ms. C. Patricia Werkings (Kern) Class 1962
As originally published on Monday, April 2, 2007.

 Ms. Charlotte Patricia Kern, 62, fondly known as Patti, of Frederick, died Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     She was born June 25, 1944, in Frederick, the daughter of the late Pat and Eugene Werking.
She was a teacher for more than 20 years at North Frederick Elementary School. She had previously taught at Brunswick Elementary, Maryland School for the Deaf, Good Shepherd Pre-School, and Virginia Beach Country Day School.
     She was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick and a former member of Bethany Lutheran Church. She also was a member of the Sarah Group, Girl Scouts of America, FCTA Representative and The FISH Ministry.
     She is survived by one daughter, Tricia Jarrell of Frederick; one granddaughter, Morgan Jarrell of Frederick; one sister, Diane Wenner and husband David of Brunswick; one nephew, David Wenner Jr. and wife Jennifer of Brunswick; and loving cousins and friends.
     Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a beloved son, Jody Kern.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, A Street and First Avenue, Brunswick, with the Rev. Andrea Ernest and the Rev. Dr. David Oravec officiating.
     Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick.
The family will receive friends at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Mr. Richard Bowers Class of 1936
As originally published on Saturday, March 24, 2007.

     Richard Clay Bowers, 87, of Frederick, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2007 at his home. He was the   husband of Elaine Koogle Bowers.
Born November 5, 1919 in Point of Rocks, Md., he was the son of the late Elmer Eugene Bowers, Lillie May Hickman Bowers and a stepmother, Catherine Reed Bowers.
Mr. Bowers was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick.
He was a graduate of Brunswick High School and numerous military schools, including a 1968 graduation from the Command & General Staff College.
     He was a retired Colonel from the United States Army. He was a veteran of W.W.II and served in the Third Army as a platoon and company commander. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal while serving the 16th Armored Division in Czechoslovakia. After the war he remained active in the Army Reserve, including the headquarters company of the 558th/559th Signal Corp in Frederick. He was a Life Member Reserve Officer Association.
     He was a Life Member of the American Legion Post 96 in Brunswick. He served as Deputy Vice Commander of the Maryland American Legion. A Life Member of the VFW in Frederick. A Life Member of the P.T.A. at Brunswick Elementary School. Past President of the Brunswick Lion's Club. He was also known for organizing the Veteran's Day Parade in Brunswick before his retirement.
     Mr. Bowers worked for Litton Chevrolet in Brunswick for many years and then went to work in the underwriting department of State Farm Insurance in Frederick where he retired in 1984.
     He enjoyed traveling, dining out and working in his yard.
In addition to his loving wife Elaine he is survived by a son, Richard C. Bowers Jr. and wife Vicki of Chester, Va.; three grandchildren, Sandra Wood, Sarah Bowers and Matthew Bowman; two great grandchildren, Celia Wood and Trinity Bowman; a brother, Elmer Eugene Bowers Jr. and wife Margaret; a sister, Janet Wines and husband Francis. He will also be remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews.
     He is preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Lane Jordan and a sister, Ann Pence.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, on Sunday, March 25, 2007 from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 26, 2007 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Oravec officiating.
     Memorial contributions may be sent to the Oncology Care Consultants, Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, Attn: Sharon Evans, 501 W. 7th St., Suite A, Frederick, MD 21701 or to the Morning Star Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box G, Bayville, NJ 08721.
     Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, MD.

Mrs. Mildred Kidwell (Burch) Class 1939
As originally published on Sunday, March 18, 2007


 Mrs. Mildred Ellen "Millie" Burch, 84, of Knoxville, died Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Vindobona Nursing Home, Braddock Heights.
     Born June 21, 1922, in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Dallas and Mary Rice Kidwell.
She was a retired accountant with Phillips Insurance of Brunswick.
     Mrs. Burch was a 1939 graduate of Brunswick High School and a 1941 graduate of Strayer College with a Bachelor of Commercial Science in accounting. She was a member of the First United Methodist of Brunswick, Past Matron of Brunswick Chapter 97 Order of the Eastern Star in 1952, past president of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Central Maryland, as well as a member of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons of Association of Brunswick, a member of Re Temple 118 Daughters of the Nile, member of the Century Temple 4 of Pythian Sisters, past charter president of Brunswick Lioness Club, past president of Brunswick Elementary PTA and life member of Maryland Congress PTA.
     She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bernard B. Burch at home; a daughter, Ernestine Wilson and husband Rob of Boonsboro; sister, Virginia Moats of Silver Spring; brother, Bud Kidwell of Orange, Va.; granddaughter, Misty Bitler of Brunswick; great-granddaughter, Jenilyn Powers of Brunswick; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20 at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with the Rev. Noni Sigler and the Rev. Roland England, officiating. Interment at St. Marks Cemetery, Petersville.
     The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open on Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bearers will be Rob Wilson, Jeff Kidewll, Gary Smith, Bob Smallwood, John Younkins and Bo Overton.
     Memorial contributions may be made for leader dogs to Brunswick Lions Club, P.O. Box 31, Brunswick, MD 21716, or Shriners Hospital to Boumi Temple, P.O. box 9695, Baltimore, MD 21237

Mr. Warren Frocke Sr. Class 1938
As originally published on Wednesday, March 14, 2007



  
   Mr. Warren Eugene Frocke Sr., 85, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Brunswick, died Saturday, March 10, 2007 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C.
     He was born April 6, 1921, in Brunswick, son the late Asbury Boyd Frocke and Addie Marie Foster Frocke.
He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Brunswick. He was a 50-year member of each of the following: Steadman-Keenan Post No. 96, VFW Post No. 10421, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1582, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1136, all of Brunswick; and the Internal Association of Machinists.
     He is survived by two daughters, Tracey Rubinstein of Glen Burnie and Mary Jane Rice of Jefferson; two sons, John Boyd Frocke and Warren Eugene Frocke Jr., both of Keedysville; and five grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Louise Crist; and one grandson.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick. Burial will follow at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick. Pastor Andrea Ernest will officiate.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Steadman-Keenan Post 96, 18 S. Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716.

Mr. John Breeden Class 1943
As originally published on Tuesday, March 13, 2007.

Mr. John W. Breeden, 81, of Jefferson, died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at his home with his family.
     He was the husband of Gloris Dolores Barger Breeden. They were married 57 years.
Born December 22, 1925, in Eagles, W.Va., he was the son of the late Jobe O. Breeden and Lela C. Simons Willard.
     Mr. Breeden graduated from Brunswick High School in 1943. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Jefferson. He was also a member of the Jefferson Ruritan Club.
     Mr. Breeden served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was employed at the Litten's Chevrolet Garage in Brunswick for 11 years as an auto mechanic. Then he was employed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology for 38 years. He retired from there on June 2, 2000.
     Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a daughter, Jayne G. Dallas and husband Mike of Germany; a son, John W. Breeden II and wife Karen of Germantown; three grandchildren, Cristina, Alexandra and Anna Dallas; three sisters, Lorraine Layman of Frederick, Betty Smith of Jefferson and Drucilla Lake of Brunswick; and two brothers, Robert Breeden and wife Cathy of Brunswick and Jobe Breeden and wife Betty of Gapland.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 14.
     Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, with the Rev. Sarah Andrews officiating.
Interment will be in Jefferson United Methodist Cemetery.
     In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to either Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21701; or their local church, Jefferson United Methodist Church c/o Rev. Sarah Andrews, 5551 Doubs Rd., Adamstown, MD 21710.

Ms. Marsha Childers Class 1969


Ms. Marsha L. Childers, 55, of Romney, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va.
     She was born on December 27, 1951, in Brunswick, the daughter of Robert M. Childers Sr. and Minnie Woods Childers. Ms. Childers was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1969, and a member of the former New York Hill United Methodist Church.
     Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Minnie W. Childers of Brunswick; a daughter, Sandra M. Lake and husband Toby; a son, David M. Winstanley, all of Winchester, Va.; two sisters, Linda Weddle of Brunswick, and Sheree Stevens of Frederick; five grandchildren, Bobby Painter, Brendan Lake, Julia Lake, Tobi Lake, and Christina Whitacre, all of Winchester, Va.; an aunt, Mrs. Edna Tout of Mount Sterling, Ky.; a niece, Jacki Hinkel and husband Michael of Brunswick; a nephew, Rob Weddle and wife Kate of Orlando, Fla.; and many cousins.
     She will be remembered by former husbands, Alfred Leonard of Hamilton, Va., and Bruce Winstanley of Winchester, Va.; and special friends, Doris Shepherd, Brenda Gabbert and Kathy Grady.
Ms. Childers was preceded in death by her father, Robert M. Childers Sr.; a brother, Robert M. "Bobby" Childers Jr.; a niece, Kim Leigh Weddle; and a brother-in-law, Jimmy Weddle.
     A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the United Methodist Church, Park and Ninth avenues in Brunswick. The family will also receive friends Sunday evening, March 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in Winchester, Va. Inurnment will be private and at her family's convenience.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family in care of David Winstanley, 525 N. Braddock St., Winchester, VA 22601.

Gloria Riser (Bruns) Class 1943

Retired, Mother

     Of California, MD, formerly of Gaithersburg, MD died February 7, 2007 at her home. She was born June 7, 1926 in Brunswick, MD, to the late Robert and Grace Riser. She was 80 years old
She worked at NIH for many years.
     She is survived by her daughter, Leslie McCasker of Lovettsville, VA; son, Clinton Bruns of Lexington Park, MD; and two grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 1 p.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary's City, MD 20686.
      Interment will be private. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the American Cancer Society, St. Mary's County Unit, P.O. Box 1032, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Ms. Ina Kline (Whitley) Class 1938
As originally published on Tuesday, February 6, 2007.


Ms. Ina M. Whitley, 85, of Arlington, Va., died February 3, 2007.
     She was the loving mother of George M. (Phyllis) Whitley Jr. of Vienna, Va.; dear daughter of the late William M. and Lola A. Kline; and the beloved sister of Ruth Staples of Brunswick. She is also survived by two devoted grandchildren, Scott E. (Nadege) Whitley of Chantilly, Va., Kelly W. (Nils) Warga of Ashburn, Va.; and five great-grandchildren.
     She was a member of Westover Baptist Church.
After retirement, Ina took up oil painting and won several prizes for her artwork.
     Friends may call the Arlington Funeral Home, 3109 North Fairfax Dr., Arlington, Va., on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
     Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 501, Falls Church, VA 22042.

Mr. Howard Cooper Class of 1954
As originally published on Friday, February 2, 2007.

     Mr. Howard Murray Cooper returned home to be with his Heavenly Father at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2007.
Born in Brunswick on August 1, 1936, he was the son of Howard Ellsworth Cooper and Minnie Elizabeth Watts Cooper. He was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1954.
     Mr. Cooper was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, as well as a retired locomotive engineer with the CSX Railroad.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended the Roosevelt 7th Ward. He served several callings since joining the church in 2001.
      Born and raised on the east coast, he loved the west and lived in Roosevelt, Utah, for almost nine years. He enjoyed camping with his family, hiking, hunting, fishing and being a tour guide for family and friends visiting the area. He also enjoyed riding and caring for his two horses, Gris and Juliet.
     His wife of 49 years, Barbara Ann Lerch Cooper, survives him. Howard and Barbara would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 27 of this year. Seven children, Melissa of Roosevelt, Utah, Lisa of Colorado Springs, Colo., Shawnee and boyfriend Mark of Linden, Va., Martelle and husband Tom of Hyndman, Pa., Michelle and fiance Tom of Biglerville, Pa., Howard (Matthew) and wife Hope of Sharpsburg and Michael and fiance Christine of Frederick; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren also survive him. Mr. Cooper's brother, Tom, resides in Gaithersburg.
      A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Chapel Mausoleum, 9501 U.S. 15N, Frederick. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in the Veterans Garden of Honor I at Resthaven. Dr. Wayne Allgaier, of Brunswick, will dedicate Mr. Cooper's grave.
     A service was held at the Roosevelt 7th Ward in Neola, Utah, on Monday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m., with Bishop Val Killian officiating. The family received friends at Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt on Sunday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
     Arrangements in Frederick are with Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot Cody P.A.

Ms. Amanda Sines Class of 2006
As originally published on Tuesday, October 10, 2006.


Amanda Lauren Sines, 17, of Middletown, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2006.

Born December 4, 1988, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of Millard "Petey" Sines III and Gloria "Dee" Sines of Middletown. She was a 2006 graduate of Brunswick High School. Amanda loved spending time with her friends and family and was always putting others first. She was employed by Vindobona Nursing Home and was a waitress at Old Town Diner. She loved playing on the computer and MySpace.

In addition to her loving parents, Petey and Dee, she is survived by a sister, Sandy Sines and boyfriend John Gue of Braddock Heights; a brother Millard "Pete" Sines IV and girlfriend Julia Johns; maternal grand father, John Ramsburg Sr.; paternal grandmother, Becky Wyndham and husband Don; paternal grandfather, Millard Sines Sr.; three nieces, Emily Sines, Brittany Gue and Destiny Ruppert; a nephew, Aaron Gue; and two special friends, Heather Lear and Magan Sigler. She will also be remembered by her numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other friends.

She was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother, Grace Ramsburg.

The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick, on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, from 2 to 4 and7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Thursday, October 12, 2006, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Fraley and the Rev. Dan Fraley officiating. Interment will be in Burkisttsville Union Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her cousins, Josh Myers, Nelson Myers, William "Bill" Sines, Jamie Sines, Richard Sines and Brian ‘Jason" Sines
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Doris Dockery (Athey) Class 1962

This appeared in the Dec 7, 2006 Citizen

 
     Doris A. Athey, 62, of Leesburg, a homemaker, died at home on November 26, 2006.  Born February 24, 1944 in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late James Clarence and Florence Church Dockery.
      She is survived by her husband, Charles Andrew Athey of Leesburg; 2 sons, Richard Athey of Leesburg, and Everett "Bunky" Athey of Lucketts; a daughter, Sanddra Arbogast of Purcellvillep a brother, James Dockery of Brunswick; three sisters, Willa McGaha and Judy Tiller, both of Brunswick and Rhonda Elick of Frederick; and four grandchildren.
      Services were held November 30 at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg.  Interment in Union Cemetery, Leesburg.

Mr. Frank Cleveland Badger Class 1940
As originally published on Saturday, December 30, 2006.

     Mr. Frank Cleveland Badger, 86, of Linwood, died Thursday, December 28, 2006, at Carroll Hospital Center after an illness of several weeks. Born October 6, 1920 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Frank C. and Isabelle McGolrick Badger. He was the husband of Joy Ryan Hay Badger, his wife of 30 years. Mr. Badger was a graduate of Brunswick High School.
     He worked for the B & O Railroad, then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he graduated from the Maryland State Police Academy and was employed with the Maryland State Police for more than 33 years, retiring in 1971 as a 1st Sgt. He then worked as a bailiff for the Carroll County court system, retiring when he was 80 years old.
     He was a member of Ascension Episcopal Church, Westminster, the Maryland State Police Alumni and Prudence Lodge, A.F. & A. Masons of Mt. Airy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an avid sports fan.
     In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Susan Hash and husband Donald Sr. of Mt. Airy; Melody Dix and husband Richard of Spring Hill, Fla.; Christina Brittain and husband Bill of Myersville; five grandchildren, Angela Lief, Donald Hash Jr., Daniel Winters, Rebecca and Patrick Turner; three great grandsons and a sister, Pauline Gambino and husband Richard of Somerset, Pa. He was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn Edwards.
     A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, at Ascension Episcopal Church, 23 N. Court St., Westminster, with Rev. Samuel W. Edleman, assistant priest, officiating. Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, Pa.
     The family will receive friends at Hartzler Funeral Home, 6 E. Broadway, Union Bridge, 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 1. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Union Bridge Volunteer Co., P.O. Box 1050, Union Bridge, MD 21791 or to Ascension Episcopal Church, 23 N. Court St., Westminster, MD 21157

Mrs. June Good (Harrison) Class 1941
As originally published on Thursday, December 28, 2006.

     Mrs. June V. Harrison, 83, of Brunswick, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Harrison, who died in 1991.
     Born on January 30, 1923, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Mary G. Nuse Good. Mrs. Harrison was a homemaker. She was a member the New Hope United Methodist Church of Greater Brunswick, as well as the Brunswick American Legion Auxiliary and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.
     Surviving is her daughter, Sharon Thompson and husband Jim of Lino Lakes, Minn.; son, Gary Harrison and wife Vonnie of Knoxville; daughter, Debra Campbell and husband Richard of Smithsburg; five grandchildren, Stacy Anderson of Cheyene, Wyo., Emily Harrison of Knoxville, Angela Norford and husband David of Hagerstown, Jennifer Campbell of Smithsburg and Charles Campbell and wife Stacey of Hagerstown; five great-grandchildren, Charles Anderson, Serena, Steven and Justine Stallock and Makala Harrison; and a brother, Maurice Good and wife Virginia of Westminster.
     Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Blake Anderson; and two brothers, Harold Good and Franklin Good.
     Services and interment will be private.
The family will receive friends at a luncheon at noon on Saturday, Dec. 30, at New York Hill United Methodist Church, Ninth and Park Avenues, Brunswick.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance Co., 200 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716.
     Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Brunswick, and online condolences may be expressed to the family at http://www.staufferfuneralhome.com/

Mr. Mark Crocker Jr. Class 1992
As originally published on Saturday, December 23, 2006
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     Mr. Mark Allen Crocker Jr., 32, of Sabillasville, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, in Braddock Heights, Md.              
 Born May 8, 1974, in Frederick, he was a son of Mark A. Crocker and his wife Jocelyn of Sabillasville and Brenda L. Clark Boone of Orrtanna, Pa.
     Mr. Crocker was a member of Edgewood First Church of God. He had been employed as a carpenter with Crocker Homes, Inc. An avid outdoorsman, he also enjoyed working on cars.
     Surviving, besides his parents, are his paternal grandparents, Russell and Janet Crocker of Frederick; maternal grandmother, Mary I. Clark Hengst of Orrtanna, Pa.; three sisters, Rebecca Ness and husband Stephen, Stacey Crocker and fiancŽ Andy Smith, all of Thurmont, and Elizabeth Boone of Baltimore; a brother, Allen Crocker of Sabillasville; and paternal step-grandparents, Jacqueline H. Ebersole and husband Clair of Rosemont. Numerous other families also survive.
     Mr. Crocker is at the Robert E. Dailey & Son Funeral Homes, P.A., 615 E. Main St., Thurmont. There will be no visiting or calling at the funeral home.
Private services and inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family.
The family requests that memorials be made in honor of Mr. Crocker to the charity of one's choice.

Mr. Danny Dixon Class 1973
As originally published on Saturday, December 9, 2006.

     Mr. Danny Lee Dixon, 51, of Walkersville, Maryland, and formally of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2006, at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. He was the husband of Wendy Dixon.
     Born August, 28, 1955, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of Ikuko Gloria Dixon of Brunswick and the late Donald Dixon.
     He was employed with Farmers and Mechanics Bank in Frederick for 29 years.
Danny enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports. He was an avid Redskins fan.
     Danny loved vacationing with his family at their condo in Myrtle Beach. He also enjoyed being involved in Babe Ruth baseball and was proud of managing the team that took third in the 2004 World Series.
     In addition to his loving wife Wendy and mother Ikuko Gloria, he is survived by four sons, Sean Remsberg of Frederick, Brad Remsberg and wife Julia of Frederick, and Tyler Dixon and Kyle Dixon, both of Walkersville; a brother, Dennis Dixon of Virginia; and a sister, Roxanne Picasso and husband David of California. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick on Monday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at Glade Cemetery, Walkersville with the Rev. Vicky Starnes officiating.
     Interment will be in Glade Cemetery, Walkersville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, Frederick County Chapter, 2 East Frederick Road, Walkersville, MD 21793

Ms. Deborah Ayers (Welty) Class of 1973


     Ms. Deborah "Debbie" Welty, of Hagerstown, was suddenly called home to be with her Lord Jesus on Friday morning, November 17, 2006. She was born August 4, 1955, in Frederick, the daughter of Donald T. Ayers and the late Beverly Haller Ayers.
     She was a successful business woman being employed with the Department of Health and Human Services with the U.S. government in Rockville, Md. She formerly belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star of Brunswick and held positions of secretary and junior church director at Knoxville Bible Church. Debbie served her Lord faithfully before going home as a charter member of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Church of Hagerstown, holding the position of secretary, junior church director and secretary of the doves. Debbie was a hard worker and raised her two daughters as a single parent.
     She is survived by her two daughters, Keria Ann Gibson and husband Blaine of Hagerstown and Samantha Welty of Hagerstown; father and stepmother, Donald and Gloria Ayers of Jefferson; one granddaughter, Taylor Mae Gibson of Hagerstown; four sisters, Debbie Stauffer of Brunswick, Tana Hodge of Kearneysville, W.Va., Frances Monico of Jefferson and Veronica Eury of Lovettsville, Va.; and three brothers, Grayson Tribby of Brunswick, Tommy Ayers of Knoxville and Jimmy Ayers of Knoxville.
     In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Mary Deener Ayers and grandmother Daisy Fauble.
The apple of her eye was her only granddaughter, Taylor Mae Gibson whom she loved as much as life herself.
     Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 at Knoxville Bible Church, Knoxville, with the Rev. George Snyder officiating. Interment at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 1900 Petersville Road, Brunswick. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday

Margaret Flook Class 1932
 

     PETERSVILLE -- After decades of travel and military service, Margaret Flook, a self-proclaimed "unclaimed treasure," was returned home yesterday for a memorial service and burial at St. Mark's Church.
     Ms. Flook, a World War II veteran, died at the age of 91 in East Aurora, Colo. on July 1,.2006  She had Alzheimer's disease.
     Born in Petersville on Sept. 18, 1915, she enlisted in the Army Nursing Corps in 1940. Ms. Flook's service number was N 702, which indicates she was one of the first women to enlist, said Bob Hedges, one of her nephews.
     Ms. Flook remained in the Army until 1962 when she retired with the rank of major while serving as Nursing Service Education Coordinator at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Colorado.
     She remained in Colorado because she had a strong network of friends there, most of whom she had served with, said Chuck Hedges, another nephew.
     Ms. Flook, along with other friends who had never married, established a group they called Unclaimed Treasures. Adele Marchant, one of Ms. Flook's nieces, said the group epitomized Ms. Flook's personality.
     "I think she had an extreme wit about her -- a dry, but loving wit É She was very charming at all times, but you also knew when your borders were reached."
     Travels near and far
Ms. Flook traveled far during her service. After she retired she and her friends continued to see the world.
     She came east annually to visit family members, Chuck Hedges said.
Because her aunt was a seasoned traveler, Arianne Regester, another niece, said she once asked Ms. Flook's opinion on whether to go on a safari.
     Ms. Regester said Ms. Flook's advice was typical Margaret. She said, "'Save your money -- go to the zoo, and look at the animals.'"
     Ms. Flook also went to Israel, Jerusalem, the Mediterranean and several Scandinavian countries, Ms. Marchant said.
     "She just loved knowledge. (She was) one of these people who wanted to learn constantly."                         Ms. Flook never stopped learning. She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1932, and in 1937 received her registered nurse diploma from Church Home and Hospital in Baltimore. While in the Army, Ms. Flook received a bachelor's degree in science from the University of Minnesota in 1953 and a master's degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas in 1955.
     After retiring from the Army, Ms. Flook was an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Colorado at Denver from 1962 to 1976. While teaching, she co-authored the book "Maternity Nursing Today."
     Ms. Flook dedicated her career both to the military and to children. She was head nurse of the pediatric wards at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington, Second Field Hospital in Munich, Germany and Fitzsimmons Army Hospital.



Mr. Paul Lester Keller Class 1932

As originally published on Saturday, October 14, 2006.

     Mr. Paul Lester Keller, 91, of Knoxville, died Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Pauline Keller, his wife of 66 years, who died in May 2004.
     Born January 10, 1915, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Charles Thomas Keller and Mary Margaret Ingram Keller.
     He was a retired engineer with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He was a past master of Brunswick Lodge A.F. & A.M. 191. He was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick. In his earlier years he loved to hunt and fish and always loved spending time with his family.
     He is survived by one son, Jerry L. Keller and wife Catherine of Lovettsville, Va.; two daughters, Barbara Ann Umbaugh and husband Leonard of Frederick, Md., and Marian Kay Weaver and husband Jesse of Knoxville, Md. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
     He was predeceased in death by his parents, his wife and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday Oct. 16, at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, with Father Frank Fortkamp officiating. Interment will be in St. Mark's Cemetery, Petersville.
     The family will receive friends Sunday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
     Pallbearers will be Jerry Keller, Jason Keller, Jesse Weaver, Danny Pendergraft, Jeffrey Merriman and James Bowden.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church, 112 E. "A" St., Brunswick, MD 21716; or to the charity of one's choice

Mrs. Gloria Lerch (Lewis) Class of 1967
As originally published on Thursday, October 12, 2006.

     Mrs. Gloria Jean Lewis, 57, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at her residence in Jefferson, Maryland, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of John Douglas Lewis Jr. for 37 years.
     Born September 13, 1949, in Frederick County, Jean was the daughter of the late Edward and Esther Ketterman Lerch Sr.
     Jean was a devoted Christian and a member of the Locust Valley Bible Church where she served as Ladies Aide President for a number of years. She was a 1967 graduate of Brunswick High School and worked at GEICO until she left to become a housewife and raise her two boys. She served as an aide at the Brunswick Elementary School when her boys were young. She cherished the time spent with her family, friends and her Locust Valley Church family. She was an inspiration and comfort to all who knew her. No one was a stranger to her and she was always the first to lend a helping hand.
     In addition to her loving and devoted husband, Doug, she is survived by her two sons, Jason Lewis of Jefferson and John Lewis and wife Regina of Feagaville; twin grandsons, Hayden Dale and Deacon Douglas Lewis of Feagaville; her little dog, Tobi; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Murray Cooper of Roosevelt, Utah, Judy and Larry Irons of Sykesville, Linda and Jimmy Staples of Rohresville and Kathy and Steve Davis of Charles Town, W.Va.; one brother, Bucky and Esther Lerch of Chambersburg, Pa.; one sister-in-law, Debbie Lewis; one brother-in-law, Allen Lewis and wife Lisa of Brunswick; and two aunts and uncle, Elener Harne of Middletown and Betty and Lee Leatherman of Knoxville. She will also be remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews and her loving caregivers, Melody Mills and Betty Turley.
     In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Doug and Betty Lewis; paternal grandparents, James and Elsie Lerch; and maternal grandparents, John and Cora and Ketterman.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 15. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 16, at Locust Valley Bible Church, 1319 Marker Road, Middletown, with Dr. Curvin D. Stambaugh officiating. Interment will be at Locust Valley Bible Church Cemetery.
     The family would like to express their gratitude to the Brunswick Primary Care Physicians, the FMH Regional Cancer Therapy Center (especially Dr. Gregory Rausch) and Hospice of Frederick County for the loving care and kindness they provided during Jean's lengthy illness.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean's name to the Locust Valley Bible Church, 1319 Marker Road, Middletown, MD 21769. Online condolences may be sent to the Lewis family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com
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