Obituaries

Jan 25, 2018

Darlene R. Basham, 69, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick.

Born on April 3, 1948, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Elwood  McKenzie and Rebecca  (Boone) McKenzie. Her loving husband of 51 years, Robert E. Basham, survives her.

Darlene...

Jan 25, 2018

Catherine M. Hoffman, 93, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Heartfields at Frederick with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late George E. Hoffman Sr.

Born on February 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Geneva Beard. She was the last of her...

Jan 24, 2018

Angela "Angie" Dawn Hillman, 47, of Mt. Airy died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was the wife of James Hillman.

Born November 18, 1970 in Norton, VA, she was the daughter of Eric Stephen Cawthon and Sandra Kay (Miller) Cawthon of Laurel, MD.

Angie was a preschool teacher at Celebree of Mt. Airy. Prior...

Jan 24, 2018

Mrs. Gloria Elizabeth Clabaugh, 88, of Thurmont, also known as Grandma Clabaugh to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was the loving wife of Roy C. Clabaugh who passed away January 25, 2016. They were married 68 years.

Born August 13, 1929, in Thurmont, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Dougherty...

Jan 24, 2018

Mrs. Mary Frances Beck, 82, of Walkersville, MD passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Clem Monroe Beck for 45 years.

Born August 26, 1935 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Margaret Hamilton Nikirk Harpalas.

Mary was a longtime...

Jan 24, 2018

Mr. Robert William Bell Sr., 87, of Bartonsville,   died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bell was the husband of Rosa Mae Guariglia Bell. Married on Nov. 21, 1951, they were together more than 66 years.  Born on Oct. 30, 1930, in New Market, Mr. Bell was the son of the late Virginia Edna Yeager Bell...

Jan 23, 2018

Susan Carol (Fling) Carlsson, 60, formerly of Waynesboro, VA, passed away January 22, 2018, at Saint Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD. She was the wife of Tom Carlsson.

Born on January 16, 1958 in Rockville, MD, she was the daughter of Doloris Fling and the late Irving Fling.

In addition to her husband and mother,...

Jan 23, 2018

James C. (Jim) Humerick, Sr., 79, of Thurmont, MD., passed away Tuesday January 23, 2018.  Born December 1, 1938, he was the beloved husband of Carol L. Humerick and son of the late Hazel Humerick Shriner. Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in radar operations while stationed in Germany.  He worked in the...

Jan 23, 2018

Carol Ann France, 77, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Charles E. France, II.

Born on October 22, 1940 in Beaver, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry Brown and Helen (Brown) Fabian.

Carol attended Good Shepherd Lutheran...

Jan 22, 2018

Denise Eileen Etris, 67, of Emmitsburg, died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born September 22, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Gladys Lillian Etris.

Denise worked for last 15 years as a manager in medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry....

Jan 21, 2018

Janet LaVerne Johnson, 86, entered her heavenly reward on January 21, 2018 after an extended illness. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family.

A very much-loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, LaVerne was pre-deceased by her parents, brother, and husband, G. Robert Johnson. She is survived by her children Debra Horton (Keith), Marc Johnson, and...

Jan 21, 2018

Mrs. Doris M. Woodfield , 82, of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Lorien Life Center Mt. Airy. She was the wife of George P. Woodfield, Jr., her husband of 61 years. Born on October 14, 1935, in Damascus, MD, she was the daughter of the late Eugene F. Lewis and Linda A....

Jan 21, 2018

Peggy L. Gregory, age 84, died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 21st, 2018.

At her request,  no funeral or formal memorial service will be held.

Peggy was born in Elkins, West Virginia on October 5th, 1933 to parents Edwin Howell, and Stella Kisner, along with two older sisters...

Jan 20, 2018

Benjamine Riley Shumate, 25, of Boonsboro, MD passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his home.

Born September 30, 1992 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of Meridorothy and Mack Shumate.

Riley was a graduate of Boonsboro High School. Riley loved going outdoors and being active. In particular he enjoyed hiking, going to the...

Jan 20, 2018

Margaret D. Jenkins, 95, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD passed away January 20, 2018.She was the beloved wife of the late Albert T. Beatty.

Born August 19, 1922 in PA.

Margaret loved playing bingo and musical events. She lived a long wonderful life and will be missed by many.

Jan 19, 2018

Mildred Alberta "Peachie" Snyder , 81, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Northampton Manor.

Born on April 24, 1936, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of  the late Albert an Pauline Snyder.

Peachie was an active member of the Walkersville United Methodist Church and she was also active in...

Jan 19, 2018

Mrs. Robin Templeton Ghosh, 59, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 19, 2018, at her residence.

She was the wife of Sanjoy "Ron" Ghosh, her husband of 14 years.

Born on October 8, 1958 in Kingsport, TN, she was the daughter of the late William Pendleton Templeton...

Jan 18, 2018

Kaye Rudge, 75, of Sykesville, MD, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2018 at Country Meadows Retirement Community in Frederick, MD.

Born on October 12, 1942, in Salinas, California, to the late Maida and Justin Blickensderfer. Kaye spent most of her early years in Greensboro, North Carolina. Graduating with honors from Myers Park High School and earning...

Jan 18, 2018

Harold Clopper Remsburg, 89, of Hagerstown, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Meritus Medical Center.

Born May 16, 1928 in Keedysville, he was the son of late Harry and Olive Clopper Remsburg.

Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He was a charter member of the McClellan...

Jan 18, 2018

Tyler Jordan Hoefs, 27, of Ijamsville, passed from this life unexpectedly on Thursday, January 18, 2018. Born on June 28, 1990, in Frederick, he was the son of Lori A. Chipley Burch and husband David of Ijamsville and the late Chris A. Hoefs. Tyler attended Urbana High School and graduated from J.H. Rose High School in Greenville, NC. He was...