Obituaries

Dec 30, 2017

Roger C. Wolf died peacefully at his home in Pleasant Valley, Maryland on December 30, 2017.  He lived a full and rich life as a lawyer, law professor, mediator and farmer.  Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, he was most known for his work in the field of mediation: training students to be mediators,...

Dec 30, 2017

William Gartrell, 85, of Frederick, MD passed on from this life Saturday Dec. 30 after spending one last Christmas basking in the love of the large family he adored and inspired.

How he lived, loved and made a difference in countless lives remains his enduring legacy.

William John Gartrell is survived by his wife, Helen Wivell...

Dec 30, 2017

Fred G. Williams Jr. of Frederick, Maryland died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, December 30th.  Born June 9, 1925, son of the late Frederick G. Williams Sr. and Anna Olinger Williams, and predeceased by his brothers Warren and Robert.  He was also predeceased by his first wife of 44 years, Jean Huff Williams.  He is survived by his second...

Dec 29, 2017

Jean Gochenour (Wetzel), 77, of Thurmont, Maryland, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 29, 2017, where she resided with her husband, Donald Lee Gochenour for over 48 years.

Born on September 15, 1940, in Highfield, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Hazel K. Wetzel.

She was employed by the Daughters...

Dec 29, 2017

Mrs. Wilma Jean Remsberg, 66, of Jefferson died Friday, December 29, 2017 at Northampton Manor Health Care Center. She was the loving wife of Gus Remsberg for 47 years.

Born April 12, 1951 in Marion, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William and Elsie Welch.

In earlier years, she was a bus driver...

Dec 29, 2017

Ann L. Simon of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on December 29, 2017 at Montevue Home in Frederick, MD.

Born on June 26, 1918, in Grafton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Stanley B. and Sophia (Breski) Stemp.

She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Arthur C. Simon.

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Dec 29, 2017

Russell Edward Hansen, Sr., 85, of Mount Airy, MD, passed from this life on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. Born on February 16, 1932, in Boston, MA, he was the son of Edward Hansen and Gerda (Nielsen) Hansen. Russell loved spending time with his family.  He was passionate about sharing his...

Dec 28, 2017

Beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend, Emily Marie Duckworth, 21, ended her battle with brain cancer on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, surrounded by her family and friends in hospice care in Mt Airy, MD. With her warm smile, her kindness, her gift for conversation and her unflagging sense of humor, Emily was loved in life, and she is...

Dec 26, 2017

Mr. John R. Willard,90, of Thurmont, Maryland died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 with loving family members at his bedside.

Born in Foxville, Maryland, on June 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Ora R. and Bertha R. (Toms) Willard.

John served in the U.S. Navy during World War II,...

Dec 26, 2017

Anna K Weedon, 96, of Frederick, Md.  went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26th, 2017 with her daughters holding her hands.  She was a loving wife to the late Oscar Kaywood Weedon who preceded her in death in 1983. She was born in Adamstown, MD.  On July 30th 1921 and was the daughter of...

Dec 25, 2017

Barbara McIntosh, age 73 of Frederick Maryland passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born on March 27, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania she was the loving daughter of the late John Yanchek and Julia (Puk) Yanchek. Barbara was a 1962 graduate of Immaculata High School in NYC.  She began her...

Dec 24, 2017

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Stone Russell,75, of Jefferson, MD went home peacefully to the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2017 with family by her side. She was a loving wife to the late John Wayne Russell who preceded her in death in 2014.

Born in Frederick, MD on July 11, 1942 she was the daughter to the late...

Dec 23, 2017

Mr. James T Oblinger, 94, of Adamstown, passed away on December 23, 2017 in Frederick, MD. Born on August 14, 1923 to Leroy and Harriet Oblinger in Rossford, Ohio; he was the husband of the late Dorothy Cochrane Oblinger to whom he was married for 61 years. He is survived by his 5 children James Oblinger, Jr. (Cathleen) of...

Dec 22, 2017

Mrs. Jean J. Pretko,86, of Sykesville passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. She was the wife of the late John J. Pretko, her husband of 60 years.

Nana was born November 26, 1931 in Williamsport, MD she was the daughter of the late James David and Alma Jeannette (Foreback) Liller.

She is survived by her...

Dec 22, 2017

Samuel H. Kipe, 73, of Frederick, passed from this life on Friday, December 22, 2017 at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Dale Lea Kipe.  Born on November 29, 1944, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Samuel W. Kipe and Ruth Viola (Hape) Danner.

After high school, Samuel joined the United...

Dec 22, 2017

Sharon Rae Buige, aka RADAR, formerly of Olney and currently of Libertytown, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 22, 2017.

She was the daughter of Anthony Buige and the late Maxine Buige.

A 1977 graduate of Sherwood High School, Sharon received a nursing degree from Montgomery College. Sharon was a loving mother first in...

Dec 21, 2017

Mrs. Constance "Connie" Grace Shirley Green, age 80, of Mt. Airy MD; devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late David A. "Tony" Green who died on June 25, 1995,

Born in Washington, D.C....

Dec 21, 2017

Benjamin Anderson Henry, Jr., 79, of Frederick, Maryland passed from this life on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at his daughter’s residence in New Market, Maryland.   Born on March 5, 1938, in Reisterstown, Maryland, he was the son of Benjamin Anderson Henry and May Ryland Henry. He graduated from Westminster High in 1957 and entered the Marines where he served...

Dec 20, 2017

Vaughn Rodney Welty, 88, of Boonsboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Doey's House in Hagerstown.

Born on May 20, 1929, in Boonsboro, he was the son of the late John E. and A. Irene (Hutzell) Welty.

Vaughn was a 1948 graduate of Boonsboro High School. He honorably served with the Army National...

Dec 20, 2017

Anna Belle Clark, 90, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Julia Manor Health Care Center in Hagerstown.

Born on March 13, 1927, in Sharpsburg, she was the daughter of the late Fenton P. and Margie Martz Palmer. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Forest Dick and...