Obituaries

Apr 23, 2019

Michael David Heflin Sr., 64, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed away on April 23, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born on October 5, 1954 in Leesburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Arthur Harrison and Mary (Seward) Heflin. Michael worked for PepCo Power Company as a maintenance mechanic for many years. He had a passion for...

Apr 23, 2019

Michael Eugene Watson, 66, of Jefferson, went home to the Lord on April 23, 2019.  Through his life he found humor in most things and loved to banter back and forth with his brother, John.  His younger sister, Karen seemed to be his priority as he looked out for family. Along with his youngest brother, Michael Paul Handy, the team...

Apr 23, 2019

Clara Catherine Schumacher, 96, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Ministries, Emmitsburg, MD, where she had been a resident for the past three years.  Clara, a life-long resident of Thurmont, MD, was born on October 30, 1922 in Franklinville, MD to William Aaron and Bertha May (DeWees) Stull.  She was the last surviving member of her...

Apr 22, 2019

Michael G. Brennan, 79, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, April 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 25, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his younger brother, Patrick John Brennan.

He honorably served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Calvert. He worked...

Apr 22, 2019

Michael Joseph Shannon, 63, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Jefferson, Maryland. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Jean Shannon; his daughter, Laura Rohrbaugh and son-in law, Nathan Rohrbaugh; his brothers, Bob Anderson and wife, Ethel and Dr. Clinton Dale Anderson; sisters, Linda Gail Holbrook and Hazel Matheson; and many nieces and...

Apr 21, 2019

Randall (Randy) Lee Williamson, 62, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away suddenly on April 21, 2019.  Randy was the son of Robert Williamson and Lorene Williamson (deceased).  Randy served in the Marine Corps prior to his employment with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.  Randy retired after 28 years of distinguished service with MCFRS.  Randy was recognized for his...

Apr 21, 2019

Anna Margaret Litchfield Bullard, passed away from this life Easter morning, April 21, 2019, at Edenton Retirement Home in Frederick, MD. Throughout her life, everyone Anna met was touched by her kindness and love.

Anna Hohmann was born February 9, 1931 in Belair, Maryland, daughter of Margaret Pendergrast and Thomas Hohmann from Littleton, West Virginia. Anna was...

Apr 20, 2019

Jay Drummond Kline, 86, passed away on April 20, 2019 in Fanwood, New Jersey, where he was living to be closer to his daughter.

Born on June 1, 1932 in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ralph Grossnickle Kline and Mary Ramsay Boteler Kline. Jay graduated from Washington & Lee University with his degree...

Apr 19, 2019

William (Bill, Blinky) Franklin Blank, Jr., died Friday, April 19, 2019 at the age of 72 surrounded by family at Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Frederick.

Born August 9, 1946 in Frederick, he was the son of the late William F. Blank and Elsie Tyeryar Blank.

In his early years, Mr. Blank was...

Apr 18, 2019

Jean A. Smith passed away on April 18, 2019, with her loving husband of (52+) years, John (Jack) Smith, daughter Deborah McCrossin, son Jeffrey Smith, and son-in-law Russell McCrossin by her side.  She has been a resident of Mt. Airy, MD since 1977.

Jean attended the University of Michigan and was a registered x-ray technician by trade...

Apr 18, 2019

Mary Lou Cavey, 85, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. She was the wife of the late Robert Cavey.

Born on October 14, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Albert Williams and Mary (Lewis) Williams.

Mary...

Apr 18, 2019

Scott David Wachter, 52, of New Midway, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD.  Born on Dec. 7, 1966, he was the son of the late Donald (Scotty) and Norma (Peachie) Wachter. Scott graduated from Rock Creek School in 1988 where he was very active in Special Olympics.  He...

Apr 17, 2019

Billy Lawrence Harne, 85, of Eldersburg, died Wednesday, April 17 at Brinton Woods Health Care Center in Eldersburg.  Born on December 27, 1933, in Catoctin Furnace, he was the son of the late Lawrence Gale Harne and Irene Virginia (Miller) Harne.  He was the husband to Shirley Elaine Harne and they had been married 66 years.

Before...

Apr 16, 2019

John Kevin Lohman of Frederick, MD passed away in his home on April 16, 2019. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, Freemason, and loving son, brother, and uncle.

John lived around the Maryland/DC area throughout his life before settling in Frederick. He was a talented mechanic and electrician, and so he made his...

Apr 16, 2019

John D. Hart, Sr. passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, surrounded by family.  He was the devoted husband of Cindy Olsen Hart for the past 36 years.  He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 27, 1946 to Charles Hart, Sr. and Evelyn Hickman Hart.  John later moved with his family to Bethesda, Maryland where he spent the...

Apr 15, 2019

Camille Louise Lamperti, 86, passed away on April 15 after a brief illness. She was devoted wife to Paul Lamperti, who preceded her in death 10 years ago. She missed him every day.

She loved playing Bingo and taking trips with friends to the casino. She traveled often with her husband, visiting Italy several times, as well...

Apr 13, 2019

George C. Deluca, 93, of Thurmont, MD, passed away on April 13, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 72 years to Helen Deluca.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Carol Council and husband Tommy of Morehead City, NC; daughter, Nancy Hamlett and husband Lewis of Damascus, MD; granddaughter, Angela Cotie...

Apr 13, 2019

Mr. Robert Francis "Bobby" Owens, 55, of Kent, WA, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Born December 12, 1963 in Silver Spring, he was the son of Thomas Harry Owens of Frederick and the late Beverly Joan (Wilcox) Owens.

Bobby previously was a warehouse worker for the airline industry.

In addition to...

Apr 11, 2019

Vincent DeNeill Wivell, 77, of Hanover, PA passed away on April 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  Born July 15, 1941 at home in Thurmont, MD.  He was the son of the late J. Norbert and Fannie A. Bollinger Wivell. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Plumer) Wivell of 57  years. Besides his wife,...

Apr 11, 2019

Margaret Estelle Butt, 95, of Walkersville , Maryland, was called home by her Lord and Savior from this life on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles U. Butt, Sr. and Kenneth P. Butt.

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