Obituaries

Nov 5, 2017

Stephen Haines Welty, 47, of Walkersville passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017.

Steve is the husband of Kelley Phagan Welty and the father of Ethan and Owen.

Steve grew up in Flossmoor, Illinois, and is a 1992 graduate of The College of William and Mary where he met Kelley.

Steve went on to...

Nov 4, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Louise Byrne Colwell, 89, of Frederick, MD, and formerly of LaGrangeville, NY, died Saturday November 4, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frederick Thurston Colwell, whom she married in 1954 and who predeceased her in 1971. Born May 1, 1928 in Hollywood, California, she was the daughter of the late Robert...

Nov 4, 2017

Nancy John Rudy Alexander, of Mt. Airy passed from this life on November 4, 2017.

Born to the late Edgar C. and Sarah Ann Williams Rudy on September 20, 1932 in Frederick, Maryland.  She lived her childhood life in Mount Airy.

Nancy was married to the late Marvin G. Alexander on November 4, 1950 in...

Nov 3, 2017

Richard "Rich" Arthur Allmang, 73, died on November 3, 2017, at Genesis Healthcare-Shady Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockville, MD. He was born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, to the late William and Mildred O. Allmang.

He leaves his daughters Bethany Burnett and husband Ben, Kelly Govern and husband James, and Skye Allmang; his grandchildren Aiden and...

Nov 3, 2017

Mrs. Charlotte Hudgins, 72, of Mt. Airy, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 2 at her home.  She was the wife of James Carl Hudgins.  Born on July 9, 1945 in Baltimore, she was the only child of Alwyn and Jean (Bordley) Hundley.

Charlotte enjoyed knitting and sewing, and especially spending time with her...

Nov 3, 2017

Sharon K. Hodgkins, age 55, of Fairfield, Pa. passed away unexpectedly, at her home, the morning of November 3, 2017.She was born November 21, 1961 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sharon has been a resident of the Thurmont/Emmitsburg area for the last 23 years. Sharon gave birth to her son Caleb on January 17, 1986 in Midland, Michigan.She married Mark...

Nov 2, 2017

John Wendric Gaver, 43, of Boonsboro passed away at home Thursday, November 2, 2017. Born November 22, 1973, John was the son of the late Stephen F. Gaver and Ora T. Moore Gaver of Boonsboro.

John was a 1991 graduate of Boonsboro High School and attended Hagerstown Junior College. He served as an active member of the...

Nov 2, 2017

In loving memory, born in the state of Virginia, at age 103 after a short illness at "Winter Growth" in Olney, Maryland, on November 2, 2017, Beatrice 'Bea' Clingan Toms, of  Frederick, MD passed from this life.

She was the wife of Clarke Elvin Toms, deceased, loving mother to Joan Toms Derrick and Donald Clarke Toms, deceased,...

Nov 1, 2017

Susan Jane "Suzie" Dewees, 56, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Dove Hospice House in Westminster, MD

Born on January 7, 1961, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Clem and Frances V. (Stambaugh) Clem.

She graduated from Catoctin High School in 1979.

Nov 1, 2017

Mr. Bruce R. Brown, 63 of Frederick, Maryland passed from this life on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. Born November 16, 1953, in Frederick, MD he was the son of the late Luther P. Brown and Ruth Gladys (Orem) Brown. Bruce was a graduate of Frederick High School in 1971. After graduating, Bruce...

Nov 1, 2017

Lorraine E. Thomas, 89, of Boonsboro, Maryland passed peacefully from this life on Nov. 1, 2017 at Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village at Mapleville.

Born at home in Boonsboro on January 25, 1928, Lorraine was the youngest daughter of Clyde B. Thomas and Mary Startzman Thomas. She was a devoted family member and was preceded in death by...

Nov 1, 2017

Gary L. Gillard, 72, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2017 at

Integrace Copper Ridge, Sykesville Maryland from complications of

Parkinson’s disease.

Gary was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Raymond and Louise

Gillard of Silver Spring, M.D. Gary received a B.A. from Westminster

College, New Wilmington, PA;...

Oct 31, 2017

Please join us for a Memorial Service to celebrate Brian's life on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701. 5:00 PM.

Oct 30, 2017

Mrs. Mary D. Lyles, “AKA” Molly, age 82 went to be with her heavenly father on Oct. 30, 2017 peacefully at her home, after a brief illness. She was born June 11th, 1935 to the late Marcella Snowden-Thompson and Herman Leroy Carter.

Mary was a dedicated member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Ijamsville, Maryland.

Mary...

Oct 30, 2017

Beverly J. Wachter "Bev" Hubble, 79, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at Johns Hopkins from complications of recently diagnosed bladder cancer. She was the daughter of the late Mehrle N. and Catherine E. Wolfe Wachter. Her husband, Byron L. Hubble, predeceased her in 1995. In her words, the Lord blessed her with two children, a favorite son, Kenley...

Oct 30, 2017

Mary Jo Bishop, 63, of Hagerstown and formerly from Jefferson, died Monday, October 30, 2017 at Meritus Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Marvin Bishop, who predeceased her in 2010.

Born August 29, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gerard Algier and Mary Anita (Krumenacker) Algier.

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Oct 30, 2017

Ambar Raelle Burdette Kifer, age 40, of Williamsport, Maryland, peacefully passed on to be with Jesus on October 30, 2017 at Doey’s Hospice House in Hagerstown, MD, having endured a courageous battle with cancer this past year.  Ambar, the daughter of Ralph and Helen Burdette of Dickerson, Maryland, was born April 6, 1977.  She is survived by her husband,...

Oct 28, 2017

Howard Eliason Kirk, 87, of Frederick, passed from this life on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Vindobona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Braddock Heights near Frederick, Maryland. He was born on February 9, 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware to Samuel D. and Dorothy Eliason Kirk.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gail Foster Kirk; sisters Joanne (David)...

Oct 28, 2017

Phoebe Sparks, 86, of Frederick, MD., passed onto her Heavenly home Saturday October 28, 2017 due to a massive brain bleed. She died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family.  Born January 6, 1931 to "Dolly" (Catherine A. Megahan) Brubaker and Joseph F. Brubaker in Altoona, PA. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Rev. Hayden L....

Oct 28, 2017

Gloria Elizabeth Whitmore, 91, of Frederick, MD, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born on November 23, 1925 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late William Ennis and Martha Eunice (Holsinger) Ennis. She is survived by her son, Michael L. Whitmore and daughter-in-law, Susan, from...