Obituaries

Feb 28, 2018

Mary Anne Hilleary, 82, of Falling Waters, WV, and formerly of Middletown, MD died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Francis W. Hilleary, who predeceased her on Sept. 26, 2015. They were married for 54 years at the time of his death.

Born January 24, 1936 in Washington,...

Feb 28, 2018

William Ronald Boyer, age 83, of Boonsboro, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Doey's House in Hagerstown. He was the husband of Mary Lou Eigenbrode Boyer for nearly 63 years.

Born August 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Carl William and Thelma McCoy Boyer.

He was a...

Feb 27, 2018

Margaret Louise Young 98, of Gore, VA passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 2018 at the Winchester Hospice Center.

She was born on July 27, 1919, in Walkersville, MD. Margaret was the daughter of the late Walter E. Crum and Mary Reada Crum of Mt. Pleasant, MD. She was predeceased by her infant brother, Thomas E. Crum....

Feb 27, 2018

Richard Scott “Rich” Boyd, 49, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on February 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the beloved husband of 13 years to Heather (Fine) Boyd.

Born on April 21, 1968, in Cumberland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Carl Leslie and Virginia Laura (Clark) Boyd. Rich was...

Feb 26, 2018

Mr. Robert James Dempsey, Sr., 78, of Silver Spring, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018, at his residence.

He was the beloved husband of Maria Dempsey.

Born on June 11, 1939 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late William T. and Ann Marie Januskus Dempsey.

Surviving are three children: Robert J. Dempsey, Jr., Ann Marie Cusimano...

Feb 25, 2018

Mr. Curtis Denver House, 69, of Woodbine, passed from this life on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at his residence.

Born on October 26, 1948, in Allegany County, he was the son of the late Curtis Denver House, Sr.

He served in the U.S. Navy. Curtis was a quarry machine operator for Rockville Crushed Stone.

Feb 24, 2018

Thomas C. Henderson , 84, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Northampton Manor Health Care Center surrounded by his family.

Born on November 16, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the lateThomas S. Henderson and Bertha J. (Radziszewski) Henderson.

He is preceded in death by...

Feb 24, 2018

Meredith Joy Benfield, 78, of Frederick, MD was called to the Lord, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Lindsey R. Benfield.

Born April 23, 1939 in Grafton, WV she was the daughter of the late Ernest M. and Dorothy V. (Collins) Riddle.

Feb 24, 2018

Nancy Lou Brautigam Webber, 82, of Frederick, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 30, 1935, in Takoma, WA, she was the daughter of the late John Harold and Pearl Louise (Matz) Brautigam.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in...

Feb 23, 2018

Velma E. (Violet) Reeder Rowland, 90, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Fahrney - Keedy Memorial Home.

Born on April 8, 1927 in Locust Grove, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harlen and Edith (Palmer) Violet. Velma worked at Reisner’s Products for 20 years, prior to her retirement. Velma enjoyed...

Feb 23, 2018

Sumitro Pal, 37, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Friday, February 23rd in Bethesda, MD. The most loving and beloved husband of Elizabeth Marie Pal, father to Hudson (4) and Grayson (2), son to Krishna and Mintu Pal, and brother to Swati Pal, dedicated every moment of his life to bringing genuine joy to those around him. He took immense...

Feb 22, 2018

Franklin Monroe Williams Sr., 83, of Woodsboro, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice. He was the husband of Judy Haines Williams for 37 years.

Born on February 14, 1935, in Etchison, Maryland, he was the son of the late William Leroy and Mary Ellen (Browning) Williams....

Feb 22, 2018

Patrick Edward  Miller, 83, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on February 8, 1935, in MD, he was the son of the late Herbert  J. Miller and Mary Bertha Topper.

He is predeceased by his first wife, Nancy Fisher Miller, brothers,...

Feb 22, 2018

Herbert Ray Graham, 89, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Dove House Hospice Center in Westminster, Maryland.

Born November 4th, 1928 in Lima, Ohio, Herb was the eldest son of Ortho and Nellie (nee Parlette) Graham.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Graham (nee Wohlers). Too young...

Feb 22, 2018

Barbara Lee "Bobbie" Scott, 61, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at  her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Born on February 10, 1957, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of late Samuel F. (Pete) Belcher and Alberta M. (Bertie) (Dodson) Belcher.

She was predeceased by...

Feb 21, 2018

Phyllis Jean Draper Willard, 79, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 18, 1938, in Wigville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Worth Bagley Draper and Helen Grace (Lewis) Draper.

She is survived by her loving husband...

Feb 21, 2018

Jamie W. (Warner) Rankin, 75, of New Market passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Lorien Assisted Living in Mount Airy where she received excellent care from a wonderful staff.  She was married to Robert R. Rankin for over 58 years.

Born on May 26, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of the late...

Feb 21, 2018

Mr. James J. Jarvis, 81 of Gettysburg, PA passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2018 at the Holy Cross Hospital. He was the beloved husband of S. Kay Jarvis for 59 years.

Born March 5, 1936 in Adena, OH he was the son of the late Joseph and Pauline (Parrish) Jarvis.

He graduated from Adena High...

Feb 20, 2018

Mrs. Charlotte E. "MeMaw" Beard, 93, of Walkersville died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Paul R. Beard who predeceased her on June 20, 2004.

Born January 30, 1925 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Laura (Young) West.

Feb 20, 2018

Mr. Frank L. Baker, 93, of Frederick , MD died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home.

Born September 6, 1924 in Middletown, MD he was the son of the late Frank L. and Wilhelmina B. (Castle) Baker.

He was the husband of the late Jacqueline Keller Baker who predeceased him in December 1994. They...