Obituaries

Jan 5, 2017

Mr. James "Jim" G. Flizanes, 87, of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Catherine (Nicoludis) Flizanes.  Born on January 29, 1929 in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of the late Gus and Livira (Markakis) Flizanes.

Mr. Flizanes was a draftsman, with a...

Jan 2, 2017

Calley Cheyenne Pique, born on August 24, 1975 in Palm Springs, California, succumbed to her five-year battle with Ovarian Cancer on January 2nd while surrounded by friends family and loved ones.  She was 41.  Much too young to have been taken by this disease, but having lived a life more full than many can imagine.

Calley held...

Jan 2, 2017

Robert William Anderson, affectionately nicknamed "Bad Bob" by his close friend, Nelson Grimes, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 in the VA Hospital in Martinsburg, WV after a long illness. He was 72.

Bob lived in Myersville, MD with his son, Robert Christian (Chris) Anderson, and family, in the family home Bob built with his second wife,...

Jan 1, 2017

Mrs. Ruth Irene Danner, age 93 of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2017, with her family at her side. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Edward T. Danner, who died four days earlier. Ruth was living with her daughter in Thurmont, MD at the time of her passing.

Born on...

Dec 31, 2016

Richard Ade Kerber, Sr., 3/10/1927 - 12/31/2016

Born in Philadelphia, spent his early years in Chester and Delaware Counties (Pennsylvania). Enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945 just prior to graduation from Marple Newtown High School. He was Class President and Valedictorian. He signed up early to avoid the commensurate speeches. He served at Pearl Harbor, Manchuria,...

Dec 31, 2016

Mr. Walter "Chub" Biser, 85, of Thurmont died Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Kline Hospice House. He was the husband of the late Doris Sponseller Biser.

Born October 26, 1931 in College Park, MD, he was the son of the late Charles L. Biser and Jeannie Marker Biser.

Chub served four years in the U.S....

Dec 31, 2016

Teresa Jane (Hofmann) Gainer, 66, of Myersville, MD passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. She was the beloved wife of Richard "Dick" Gainer for over 35 years.

Born June 22, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Elizabeth (Welker) Hofmann. She...

Dec 30, 2016

Nancy Forshey Nuckols of Frederick, MD died suddenly on December 30, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late William (Fuzzy) Nuckols for over 20 years. Born October 27, 1936 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Robert Lewis Forshey, Sr. and Margaret Elene Dymond. Nancy loved to sew and enjoyed working...

Dec 29, 2016

Ralph Francis Sprague, 85 of Thurmont, Maryland passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born August 14, 1931 in Tennesse.Son of the late Ralph Jennings Sprague and Ella Leonard. He was the husband of the late Doris R. Sprague. Mr. Sprague was a lifetime member of the Full Gospel Business Men and attended Morningstar Family Church.  He...

Dec 28, 2016

Dr. Thakkar was born in Bhavnagar, India, to Natvarlal and Induben Thakkar. He grew up with limited resources, but studied hard and graduated with an M.B.B.S. and residency in General Surgery from B.J. Medical College, where he was awarded the president’s scholarship. He later went on to receive an M.B.A. from the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University....

Dec 28, 2016

Mr. Edward Thomas Danner, age 92, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on December 28, 2016 with his family at his side. Edward was residing with his daughter in Thurmont, MD at the time of his passing.

Born on July 14, 1924, in Meadows, MD, he was the son of the late Harry S. and...

Dec 27, 2016

Robert "Bobby" Allan Smith, Sr. of Thurmont, MD, formerly of Frederick, MD passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born August 14, 1959 in Frederick, MD he was the son of Clara I. Smith-Toney of Walkersville, MD and the late Austin M. Smith.

Bobby was a skilled Trim Carpenter for 40...

Dec 26, 2016

Brian Scott Taylor, 31, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed from this life on Monday, December 26, 2016 in Houston, TX at the Kindred Hospital.

Born on September 26, 1985, he was the son of Norman Taylor of Mt. Airy, MD and Marilyn Edmonds of New Market, MD.

Brian was a 2003 graduate from South Carroll...

Dec 26, 2016

Thomas Eugene Hardy of Mount Airy, MD passed away Monday December 26, 2016.  He was the son of Julia Clore and Thomas Clore; beloved husband of June Martz; brother of Steven Hardy, Donald Clore and Kimberly Mchale; Grandfather of Michael Militscher and Myles Militscher.   A Memorial gathering and reception for family and friends will be held on Saturday January...

Dec 26, 2016

Mr. William Paul (Bill or Poppy) Camuti, 78, of Mt. Airy died Monday, December 26, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Paula Camuti for 58 years.

Born September 14, 1938 in Queens, New York, he was the son of the late William Mario Camuti and Elsie Geraldine (Chaser) Camuti....

Dec 24, 2016

Ronald Hawbaker, 73, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. He was the loving husband of Bonnie Hawbaker, whom he married May 16, 1964.

Born on July 29, 1943, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Paul G. and Laura (Johnston) Hawbaker.

He...

Dec 24, 2016

Liam S. Finegan, 31, of Frederick passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at his residence.

Born on December 15, 1985 we was the son of Jim and Rita Finegan of Frederick, the brother of Christopher Finegan and father of Haven Rose.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM on Thursday, December 29, at Stauffer...

Dec 24, 2016

Madeline "Maddie" I. Mize, 70, of Frederick, MD passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Glade Valley Center. She was the partner,companion,wife and friend of Steve Stoyke for 35 years.

Born April 12, 1946 in Bethesda, MD she was the daughter of the late Jack Black and Rae Layveski.

Maddie recieved an associates degree...

Dec 24, 2016

Rose Golski, 73, died peacefully on December 24, 2016, at Somerford Place Memory Care Facility, Frederick, MD, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Married to John J. Golski, DDS for 50 years, even Alzheimer’s Disease couldn’t stop her from lighting up each day when she saw him.

Rose was born in Baltimore, MD, on...

Dec 24, 2016

Charles E. Scott of Frederick, MD died quietly in Frederick Memorial Hospital Hospice care.  He was born in 1927 in Eldorado, Arkansas and lived 89 wonderful years.  He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Margie and daughter, Sandy.

Charles served in the army during WWII and after that worked as a 4th level supervisor for...