Obituaries

Mar 20, 2018

Mr. Walter Nelson Cooley, 85, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy.

Born on May 22, 1932, in Salisbury, NC, he was the son of the late Walter Jacob and Grace Myers Cooley.

He graduated from NC School For The...

Mar 19, 2018

Richard (Dick) Meskill, 94, of Walkersville, Maryland, died peacefully at home on Monday, March 19, 2018 with his beloved wife by his side.

Born on February 20, 1924, in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late Carvill Dennis Meskill and Alta Grace (McAfee) Meskill.

He was the husband of Pat Meskill, his wife...

Mar 19, 2018

Ira Archie Caldwell, Jr., age 95, of Frederick, MD died unexpectedly Saturday, March 19, 2018 at his home in Frederick.

Born September 24, 1922 in Detour, MD, he was the son of the late Ira Archie and Anna Elizabeth Caldwell. He was the husband of the late Anna Virginia Caldwell, whom he married on June 12, 1941.

Mar 18, 2018

Malcolm Warner Thomas. Sunrise 8/21/53, Sunset 3/18/2018. He leaves to mourn him his wife Marie Thomas, a daughter Shakia Moore, two sons Michael Moore and Daniel Ojeah; three sisters Sandra Martin, Ann Johnson and Katherine Chase; two brothers Charles Thomas and Micheal Thomas, and a host of godchildren, family , friends , and co workers. Malcolm is proceeded in...

Mar 17, 2018

It is with Great Sadness and broken hearts that we report that untimely death of Raymond (Garcia) Pharaoh, of Frederick MD. Ray fought a hard fight, and lost his 10 month battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 54.  Ray was the son of the late...

Mar 17, 2018

Mrs. Doris Jane Gatrell, 89, of Sharpsburg, MD passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Meritus Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Floyd E. "Buck" Gatrell, they met while working at Victor Products and were married in 1947.

Born March 7, 1929 in MD, she was the daughter of the late Marion Arthur...

Mar 17, 2018

Phillip Bramhall, 88, of Lovettsville, VA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Heritage Hall in Leesburg, VA. He was the husband of 66 years to Mae Bramhall.

Born on October 18, 1929, he was the son of Charles B. Bramhall and Ardith W. Bramhall. For many years, Phillip and Mae tended the family...

Mar 16, 2018

John William McGolerick Jr., 94, of Frederick, passed from this life on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Vindabona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a month's stay.

Born on September 29, 1923, in Weverton, Maryland, he was the son of the late Myrtle R. (Himes) and John W. McGolerick, Sr. His wife, Mary Ruth Norris McGolerick, preceded him...

Mar 16, 2018

Charles Edward "Eddie" Herbert, Sr., 83 of Smithsburg, MD, died peacefully March 16, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born on October 1, 1934 in Lynchburg, VA, he was the son of the late Charles and Kathlyne Walker Herbert. Charles  is survived by his three children, Charles Herbert, Jr. and wife Donetta of Thurmont, MD, Rhonda Jo Herbert of Salisbury,...

Mar 16, 2018

Mrs. Joyce Marie Sigler,81, of Middletown, MD passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Sigler for 64 years.

Born February 7, 1937 in Appletown, MD she was the daughter of the late Carmie Luther, Jr. and Viola Mae (Morrison) Netz.

Joyce was a longtime member of...

Mar 15, 2018

Daniel Gustave Niles, 64, of Frederick Maryland, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Washington Hospital Center after a courageous battle with heart disease.  He inspired many of his medical and support staff with his courage. He will be remembered for his positive attitude to the very end and his inspirational spirit. Born March 23, 1953, in Altoona,...

Mar 15, 2018

Obituary

Anna Regina Thomas, born August 29, 1922, departed this life March 15, 2018 at the wonderful age of 95.  Regina, as she was known, was born in Baltimore, MD, and was the oldest of two daughters born to Charles William and Mary Hall Dorsey.

Regina grew up and was educated in...

Mar 15, 2018

Brian Bernard Mathewson, 77, of Frederick, passed from this life on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his residence.  He was the husband of 46 years to Carol Zema Mathewson.  Born on December 18, 1940, in Cooperstown, NY, he was the son of Bernard Leroy Mathewson and Elsie (Robinson) Mathewson.

He attended high school in Sidney, New York. ...

Mar 14, 2018

Paul Thomas "Hap" Henderson, 81, of Brunswick, passed in the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 23, 1936, in Burkittsville, MD, he was the son of the late Frederick and Elsie (Jones) Henderson.

Hap began his farming career when he was 13 years old and...

Mar 14, 2018

Leon C. “Lee” Larson passed away on March 14, 2018, in Frederick, MD.  Born in Estherville, IA, on November 8, 1949, he was the son of the late Lester C. Larson and Florence C. (Skogstrom) Larson.  Lee graduated in 1967 from Sherburn High School in Sherburn, MN, and was a graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, DC. ...

Mar 12, 2018

Robert Lee Forrest, 79, of Myersville, Maryland, passed away, on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Northampton Manor Health Care Center in Frederick.

Born on September 16, 1938, in Myersville, he was the son of the late Elmer A. Forrest and Helen V. (Kirby) Forrest.

Bob will be remembered as sitting on his lawn chair waving...

Mar 12, 2018

Mr. James Garnet Peck, 91, of Monrovia, formerly of Potomac, died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Betty Peck for 68 years.

He retired as a Naval architect for the Naval Surface Warfare Center at the David Taylor Model Basin. In addition, he was a member for over 50...

Mar 11, 2018

Tanya Lee Gordon 82, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 in the loving arms of her husband, Donald Gordon.

Born in Berlin, MD December 12, 1935 to Clifford James Davis and Anna Frances (Brittingham) Davis she was the last survivor of her immediate family.

Tanya spent her early years in Frederick, then lived in Damascus....

Mar 10, 2018

Oliver "Ollie"  Louis Coblentz, 68, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home.

Born on March 9, 1950, in Frederick, MD he was the son of  the late Austin Coblentz and Elaine (Smith) Coblentz.

He was a 1968 graduate of Middletown High School.

Ollie was a lifelong resident of ...

Mar 10, 2018

Viola Susan Click , 96, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Kline Hospice House.

Born on September 27, 1921, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Albert Augusta Morningstar and Lilly Bell (Kauffman) Morningstar.

She is predeceased by her husband, George Joseph Click and her...