Obituaries

Jun 10, 2020

Emory Disston Bryant, 85, of Knoxville, MD, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Frederick Health Hospital.  He was the husband of Nancy A. (Dunbar) Bryant.  Born on June 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Emory M. and Helen (Dement) Bryant.

Emory served in the U.S. Army, drafted in 1957, before marrying Nancy in February...

Jun 10, 2020

June E. Smith Latimer, 89, of Hagerstown and formerly of Boonsboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Holly Place.

Born on May 23, 1931, in Locust Grove, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Myrtle Estelle (Haupt) Smith. June was preceded in death by her first husband, Lemuel R....

Jun 10, 2020

Stephanie Jean O’Planick, 65, of Walkersville, MD, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at her home in Walkersville, MD.

Born January 6, 1955 in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of Macletta Berwager (Miller) and the late Clyde Berwager. Stephanie was the loving wife of David O’Planick with whom she shared 43 years...

Jun 10, 2020

Russell Samuel Harris, 53, of Frederick, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. He was the companion Penny Burgee.

Born on March 29, 1967, in Frederick, he was the son of Jerry C. Harris of Frederick and Janie Tregoning Harris-Crone of Purcellville, VA.

Rusty was a free spirit and loved riding his motorcycle....

Jun 9, 2020

Joyce Ann Marshall, 69, of Thurmont, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her home.  Born on January 2, 1951, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Clifford F. Marshall and Grace (Martin) Marshall.

She is survived by daughter, Judith (Castle) Shumate and husband Pat of Bishopville, MD and son, Clark Castle and...

Jun 8, 2020

May Irene Neeper Powers of Mt. Airy, Maryland passed away Monday, June 8, 2020. She was born August 23, 1941 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, the eldest daughter of the late Truman L. Neeper and Violet A. Lanich Neeper. She married Thomas M. Powers on December 24th, 1963 in Rockville, Maryland. In addition to her husband she is survived by their...

Jun 8, 2020

Carl E. Clingan , 79, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 8, 2020 at  his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 17, 1941, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Leo and Ruth (Simpson) Clingan.

He was the beloved husband of the late JoAn Clingan.

Jun 8, 2020

Doris Baumer, 97, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 8, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born on April 28, 1923, in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Edward  Gribben and Laura  (Jenkins) Gribben.

She was the loving wife of the Philbert Baumer, her husband...

Jun 6, 2020

Tina Johnson and Burton Johnson Jr. passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

Tina was born on November 17, 1963 in Hagerstown, Maryland and was the daughter of the late John Samuel Redman Sr. and Earlene Elisabeth Mae (Karn) Redman.

Burton was born on March 25, 1963 in Charlestown, West Virginia and was the son...

Jun 5, 2020

Dennis "Wayne" Rye , 74, of Woodbine, passed from this life after a six year battle with failing health, on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Howard County General, Columbia. He was the husband of Bobbi Rye, his devoted wife of 48 years.

Born on June 28, 1945, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late...

Jun 5, 2020

Audrey E. House, 71, of Boonsboro, passed from life in to the arms of the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Harry.

Born on April 29, 1949, in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Betty (Kepler) Swope.

She retired from London Fog...

Jun 4, 2020

Becky Heller, 93, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Doey's House.  She was the wife of the late Norman Nelson Heller, who predeceased her in 1967.  Born on September 19, 1926, in Boonsboro, she was the daughter of Hubert Baker and Mary (Easterday) Baker.

Mrs. Heller owned and operated Du-Art Studio...

Jun 4, 2020

Ryan Zimmerman, 56 of Fairfield, PA, formerly of Walkersville, MD, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore after many complications from his Thyroid Cancer. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia Zimmerman. They were married November 3rd, 1984.

Born August 8, 1963, in Frederick County, he was son of...

Jun 3, 2020

Ann Louise (Threobald) Hoffman, 94, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Austin Hoffman, whom she married in 1945 and later moved to Frederick.

Born in London, England she was the daughter of the late Emma (Wild) Theobald and Albert Theobald.

She...

Jun 3, 2020

Alice Hipkins, aka "Flo", of Myersville, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home. She was the beloved wife of 47 years to Thomas Hipkins, Sr.  Alice, the daughter of the late Robert Maybush and Thelma (Printz) Maybush was born on February 27, 1952 in Frederick.

In addition to her husband she is survived by...

Jun 3, 2020

Craig E. Long, 65, of Boonsboro, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

Born on October 25, 1954, in Hagerstown, he was the son of Ruth Elizabeth (Lloyd) Long of Boonsboro and the late Roy M. Long.

Craig was a 1972 graduate of Boonsboro High School. He was employed by Eastalco then Target distribution and...

Jun 2, 2020

Viola Grace Bussard, 93, formerly of Frederick, MD, went home to the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Somerford Place in Hagerstown.

Born on February 14, 1927 in Middletown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Nellie (Routzahn) Long.

She was...

Jun 2, 2020

George A. (Butch) Nusbaum, age 76, life-long resident of Frederick, passed away on June 2, 2020, at home surrounded by his beloved wife Judy and family members. He was born in Frederick to the late George Howard and Elsie Nusbaum.

Butch was a devoted husband. His real enjoyment included spending quiet times with his wife...

Jun 2, 2020

Mr. Samuel Byrdine "Sam" Wickham, 78, of Frederick died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at Citizens Care and Rehab Center.

Born in Matoaka, WV, he was the son of the late Samuel Kenzie Wickham and Vida Mae (Underwood) Wickham.

He was a Vietnam Veteran, having served two tours from 1959-1968. He was...

Jun 2, 2020

Mitchell Whittington, 64, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2020, while surrounded by family and loved ones.

Mitch is survived by his wife, Rhonda Whittington, whom he has been happily married to for 42 years.

Mitch was born on January 9th, 1956 in Denver, Colorado. Son of Bobby and Barbara...