Obituaries

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...

Dec 13, 2016

Eva Mae Crum Moser, 85, of New Midway, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Glade Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late John W Moser who predeceased her in June 2011 after sharing 62 wonderful years together.  Eva was the last of her immediate...

Dec 13, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy Louise Milstead, 77, of Middletown, died on December 13 at her home.  Born on August 12, 1939, she was the daughter of James Chapple and Louise Howland Chapple.

Mrs. Milstead is survived by children, Amy Reid and her husband Fred, John Milstead and wife Carol, and Daniel Milstead; a friend, Keith Borowy; and 9 grandchildren....

Dec 13, 2016

Alex Martin Kennedy, 21, of Thurmont passed away suddenly on December 13, 2016. Born June 29, 1995, he was the son of Mark and Amy Kennedy, brother of Megan Claggett and husband Matt and Uncle to Jordyn and Kennedy.  He was the grandson of Mike and Kay Kennedy and the nephew of Buddy and Stefanie Martin and...

Dec 12, 2016

John Francis McGrath, 69, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 12, 2016. The son of John Francis McGrath Sr. and Mary Balesano McGrath, John was born in Hartford, CT and raised in Newington, CT where he graduated from Newington High School in 1965 at the top of his class.  He received an appointment from the governor of...

Dec 12, 2016

Shelby Jean Carter, 76, of Thurmont, Maryland passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at her home. She was born January 1, 1940 in Radford, Virginia to the late Ethel and Wilmer Queen. She was the beloved wife of Gene Carter for  59 years. She and Gene resided in Rockville, Maryland for 55 years, before moving to Thurmont, Maryland.  Shelby...

Dec 12, 2016

Mr. Richard Dennis "Denny" Hines, 69, of Monrovia died Monday, December 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Verna B. Hines for 45 years.

Born July 19, 1947 in Frederick, he was the son of Ada Kessler and husband, Bill, of Damascus and the late Richard Grayson Hines and...

Dec 9, 2016

Shirley Ann (Smith) Wisner, 77, of Walkersville, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was the wife and partner of Kenneth E. Wisner (Retired Frederick County Extension Agent, Dairy Science) for nearly sixty years.

Born on July 4, 1939, in Libertytown, Maryland, she was the daughter of...

Dec 7, 2016

Frederick John "Tex" Warnken, 87, of Cumberland, formerly of Boonsboro, MD, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Cumberland, MD. He was the loving husband of Charlotte Arlene Windsor Warnken. They were married December 6, 1974.

Born August 30, 1929 in Reisterstown, MD, he was the son of the late Vernon and...

Dec 7, 2016

Mr. Walter Harvey Baker, 83, of Country Meadows in Frederick, MD passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jean Greenfield Baker for 57 years.

Born November 9, 1933 in Lovettsville, VA, he was the son of the late Harvey Rollins Baker and Emma Cole Baker Hickman.

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Dec 6, 2016

Mary Louise Wilcom, 77, of Ijamsville, Maryland, passed from this life suddenly on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She was the wife of Donald Lee Wilcom for 55 years. Born on October 25, 1939, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Burrier and Mabel Wright Burrier. Mary Louise graduated...

Dec 4, 2016

Anthony David Chase "Tony" passed away at his home in Frederick, MD on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the age of 64.

Born on August 24, 1952 in Newmarket, England, he was the son of Eva and William Chase. He was preceded in death by his mother Eva-Maria (Ludwig) Chase and his faithful companion, Scooter. He is...