Obituaries

Dec 21, 2016

Harold Leroy Ricketts, 77, of Ijamsville, passed away December 21, 2016 at his home.  He was born May 31, 1939 in Rockville MD to the late Wilke Ricketts and Gladys Gamber Ricketts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ricketts; sisters, Idell and Clara Jane Ricketts; brothers, Clarence, Waldo, Eugene, Robert, and...

Dec 20, 2016

Scott Kenji Kishimoto, 48, of Middletown, MD, died suddenly on December 20, 2016.

Scott was born on August 5, 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaii, son of Richard and Pauline Kishimoto. He attended Walkersville High School and graduated in 1986. Following high school he graduated from Towson University in 1992. At the time of his death, he was employed...

Dec 20, 2016

Reverend Elgar Clyde Soper -- died at Homewood Continuing Care Community at Crumland Farms, Frederick, MD on December 20, 2016. Born November 3, 1914 in Olney, MD, he is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lucile Olson Gunn Soper.

Preceding him in death was his first wife, Audrey Lorraine Ricketts Soper, mother of Stanley, Stewart...

Dec 19, 2016

Mary E. "Jean" O'Sullivan Rutledge, 94, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 19, 2016. She was a resident of Homewood at Crumland Farms, Frederick.

Born on December 19, 1922, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Loretta (Choupin) O'Sullivan.

She attended the Institute of Notre Dame for 12...

Dec 19, 2016

Daphine Mawire, 30 years, was found dead in a friend's apartment on Monday, December 19, 2016 in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA.

Daphine  was born on 14 August 1986 at Chikombedzi Hospital in Zimbabwe. She attended school in Zimbabwe and came to the United States in 2004 where she completed her GED. Daphine was self employed.

She...

Dec 18, 2016

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth "Libby" Myers, 94, of Rocky Ridge, died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Citizens Care and Rehab Center in Frederick. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Macks Myers.

Born October 24, 1922 in Creagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Charles Peter Mathias Kolb and Nettie Rebecca (Ramsburg) Kolb.

Libby was...

Dec 18, 2016

Phyllis Ward Stup of Walkersville passed away peacefully on December 18, 2016.   She was born September 17, 1929 in Clear Spring, Maryland.  She was the daughter of the late William and Corinne Ward. She was married for 57 year to Marion E. Stup.  She worked at the L'Aiglon  Apparel, Hagerstown, Maryland from 1945-1949.  She also worked in the...

Dec 18, 2016

Mrs. Louetta Marie Hatch, 86, of Frederick, died Sunday, December 18, 2016. She was predeceased by two husbands, Paul Wayne Clark in 1960, and Joseph E. Hatch in 1981.

Born March 5, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Fannie Bruce.

She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Dec 17, 2016

Kevin Francis Brown passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 17, 2016 at home in Frederick, MD. Unfailingly kind hearted and generous, he is survived by the two joys of his life: his two daughters, Alison Shields of Washington, DC and Colleen Boyenton of Frederick; his devoted brother, Gary Brown of Peekskill, NY; his sons-in-law Bill Shields and Tim Boyenton;...

Dec 17, 2016

Charles J. Heims, 80, died suddenly of cancer at Glade Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, December 17, 2016.  Born June 3, 1936 in Creagerstown, Md to the late Charles and Agnes (Devilbiss) Heims.  Beloved husband of Jean Heims; father of Phyllis (Randy) Smith, Steve Heims, Tony (Wynne) Heims, Bonnie (Russell) Long, and Mike Heims; brother of Richard...

Dec 17, 2016

Mr. David Abraham Miller, 75, of Williamsport, MD passed away December 17, 2016 at Northampton Manor. He was the husband of Barbara A. Lapole Miller.

Born January 31, 1941 in Big Pool, MD he was the son of the late Samuel Miller and Rose Mae.

David was a Welder in the area for many years....

Dec 17, 2016

Elsie B Hayden, 85, of Ijamsville, passed from this life on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital,  Frederick, MD. Born on December 4, 1931, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Evan and Margaret Bevan. She attended Blair High School, Silver Spring.  She was  a member of Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary, Montgomery County Volunteer...

Dec 17, 2016

Mr. Jesse H. Brashears, Jr., 88, of Frederick, known to many by his nickname "Cigar," passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was the husband of Nancy Brashears for 60 years.

Born November 20, 1928 in Mt. Airy, he was the son of the late Lenora and Jesse H. Brashears, Sr.

In earlier years, he...

Dec 16, 2016

With great sadness, the Judge family announces the passing of Samuel Dunn Judge, who died quietly at home on December 16, 2016, after a short battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by his wife of 58 years, Judy Ellen Judge, and his two daughters, Martha Ann Jarvinen and Mary Lynn Judge Hubbard. Sam was a talented craftsman, an...

Dec 15, 2016

Mrs. Brenda Lee Smith, 67, of Mt. Airy, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 15, 2016. She was the loving wife of James W. Smith (Billy) for 30 years.

Born October 6, 1949, in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Barbara Wagner.

In addition to her husband,...

Dec 15, 2016

Ruth Elba Meyers, 82, was born October 5, 1934 to Allen and Elba (Harrington) Hogeland at their farm outside of Bloomington, Nebraska.  She passed away December 15, 2016 at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, Maryland.

She received her formal education at Bloomington, Nebraska Consolidated School and graduated with the class of 1952.  After graduation she...

Dec 14, 2016

Clifton Earl Liller, 81, of Thurmont, died at his home on Wednesday December 14th, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born November 16, 1935 in Old Fields, WVa., the son of the late Clifton Edward Liller and Golda Merritt Liller. He was the loving husband of 62 years to Pauline G. Troxell Liller.  They had six children, Ricky Liller and...

Dec 14, 2016

Mr. Raymond M. Stull, Jr., 83, of Lewistown, died on Wednesday, December 14 at St. Joseph's Ministries Nursing Home, Emmitsburg.  He was the husband of the late Betty "Michael" Stull.  Born on March 31, 1933, he was the son of the late Raymond M. Stull, Sr. and Catherine Strine.

Mr. Stull was a charter member and life...

Dec 14, 2016

Mabel Heider, 91, passed away December 14, 2016 at her home at Homewood at Crumland Farms. She was the wife of the late William F. Heider and was born on July 28, 1925 to the late Ervin L. and Frances W. Brashear. She worked as an Engraver at Bowen and Co.  from World War II until 1976.  In retirement,...

Dec 13, 2016

Carol Jean Mathews, 74, of Mt. Airy, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her home. She was the loving wife of Denzil E. Mathews for 55 years.

Born March 30, 1942 in Carrolltown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mildred M. "Mickey" and Regis John Dumm.

In...