Obituaries

Sep 24, 2018

John Leroy Schaeffer, 95, of Jefferson, MD passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg,WV.

Born January 28, 1923 in Fairview,PA, he was the son of the late William T. and Bessie (Auld) Schaeffer.

John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942-1946. He was a...

Sep 24, 2018

Naomi Viola Evans went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 24, 2018 in Palm Harbor, Florida where she lived since 1995. She was the beloved wife of the late Claude E. Evans for 70 years. She spent most of her life living in Frederick. She is survived by sons, Charles (Kathie) and Michael (Camille); two grandchildren,...

Sep 23, 2018

Charlene Ziegler Rivlin, 69, of Ijamsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at her home.  Born May 8, 1949, in Elmira, New York, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ritchie Ziegler and Bette Gillette Ziegler.

She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Ronald Rivlin.

Charlene was a...

Sep 23, 2018

Marilyn V. Harrington, 77, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at  her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 24, 1940, in McGregor, TX, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Vahrenkamp, Sr., and Alma (Weiss ) Vahrenkamp.

She is predeceased by her husband of 33...

Sep 23, 2018

Ronald Lee Miner, 76, of Boonsboro, passed away on September 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Anna Gay (Green) Miner for 51 years.

Born on September 3, 1942 to the late Ruth Irene and George Scott Miner. Ronald was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School, class of...

Sep 22, 2018

Kenneth M. Bussey, 78, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at  his residence.

Born on February 24, 1940, in Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Edward M. Bussey and Ruth  (Tully) Bussey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Cecelia Bussey.

Kenneth...

Sep 21, 2018

Alice Marie (Cooper) Oakes, 84, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away on September 21, 2018 at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home. She was the wife of Robert Oakes for 65 years. Born on March 10, 1934 in Knoxville, Maryland she was the daughter of the late William I. and Mabel E. Cooper. Alice was a loving and devoted wife and mother, she...

Sep 21, 2018

Teresa Jean Niforos, age 55, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Friday, September 21, 2018.  She was born November 21st, 1962, in Southern, MD and was the daughter of Clayton “Bobby” A. Lowry Jr. and Sarah-Jane Lowry Walsh.  Teri graduated from Maurice McDonough High School in 1980.  She was married to Panagiotis “Pete” Niforos on...

Sep 21, 2018

Dan B. Jordan, Jr., 56, of Frederick died Friday, September 21, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Patti Jordan.

Born in Arlington Heights, IL on January 12, 1962, Dan was the son of the late Dan B. Jordan, Sr. and Sandra (Baker) Jordan. In addition to his wife and mother, Dan is survived...

Sep 20, 2018

Paul Andrew "Andy" Bowling, 47, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life suddenly on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Born on August 17, 1971, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of  Patricia Ellen (Sowers) Bowling and the late Thomas Rafael Bowling.

He was the loving husband of Tammy Leigh Bowling for 22 years.

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Sep 19, 2018

Donald Lee Shillingberg, 82, of Boonsboro, MD passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2018 at Meritus Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Naomi Louise (Irving) Shillingberg.

Born August 4, 1936 in Winchester, VA he was the son of the late Samuel J. and Eliza E. (Booth) Shillingburg.

Donald proudly served in the...

Sep 18, 2018

Thomas E. Crook “TC”, 68, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away on September 18, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was the husband of 44 years to Joan Crook.

Born on April 23, 1950 in Boones Mill, VA, he was the son of the late Posey and Helen (Haines) Crook. TC worked...

Sep 18, 2018

Leonard Nathaniel Howard, 92, of New Market, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, MD.

Born on May 29, 1926, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Elvin Andrew Howard and Mamie  (Duvalle) Howard.

He is preceded in death by his wife...

Sep 18, 2018

Dennis "Patrick" Cavell, II, 40, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life suddenly with his father by his side on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Born on October 3, 1977, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of Dennis Patrick Cavell and Regina  (Cannon) Cavell.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother,...

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. James Harvey Clemson, 81, of Frederick, MD passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the Edenton Retirement Community.  He was the beloved husband of the late Peggy Clemson.

Born January 11, 1937 in Frederick, MD he was the son of the late Paul H. and Margaret E. (Baker) Clemson.

James graduated from Frederick High...

Sep 16, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Karen Patricia Williams announces her sudden passing, on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at the age of 70 years. Karen will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Keston Williams and her sons, Jeffrey and Jason, and also by her four granddaughters, Delaney, Emma, Tina, and Tessa; her siblings,...

Sep 15, 2018

Charles Edward (Sam) Michael of Lewistown died on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Emogene Harper Michael. He was a World War II veteran who served his country as a fireman 1st class aboard the USS Macon and USS Brooklyn. Mr. Michael retired from Farmer’s Cooperative.  He...

Sep 14, 2018

Raven Stauffer; received into life eternal on September 14, 2018.

With the uncompromising spirit for life and all that matters—a pat, a hug and a kiss—our sweet friend and companion, RAVEN STAUFFER, ran into the mist of life eternal early on the morning of September 14th.

Raven came to us to live life in support...

Sep 13, 2018

Lester C.  Koogle, Jr., 89, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, surrounded by his children.

Born on March 13, 1929, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Courtney (Ball) and Lester C. Koogle, Sr.

He graduated from Frederick...

Sep 13, 2018

Raymond F. Illig, 88, formerly of Cresson PA, died Sep. 13, 2018. Born on April 1, 1930, in Ebensburg, PA he was the son of the late Cyril and Cecelia (Sharp) Illig.

Mr. Illig is survived by wife: Helen; sons: Patrick (Sandy) and Douglas; daughters: Colleen (William) Loomis and Mary Beth (James) Mihm; ten grandchildren; siblings: Eunice...