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Robert Burgess

Robert Burgess

Aug 13, 2016

Robert Scott Burgess, of Monrovia, MD, passed away on August 13, 2016 at the age of 48 years old. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend to many.

Scott’s passion for outdoor sports included snow skiing, mountain biking, golf, ultimate Frisbee and a loyal follower of the West Virginia Mountaineers. He spent most of his...

Charles Toms

Charles Toms

Aug 13, 2016

Charles Samuel Toms, 90, of Frederick, MD passed away and received the ultimate gift of healing and salvation on Friday, August 13, 2016. Charles was the husband of Elizabeth Downs Toms. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years Helen Virginia Wolf Toms.

Born December 15, 1925 in Frederick Co., MD he as...

John (JayC) Richardson

John (JayC) Richardson

Aug 13, 2016

John Carroll Richardson (JayC) went to Glory on August 13, 2016. Born October 3, 1987 in Frederick, he was the proud son of John Maurice Richardson of Mt. Airy, and Carol Bowie of Frederick.

JayC was a dedicated son, a devoted father of three to (Jaydien, John King and Sahveya), a big kid to his...

Arthur Sexton, Jr.

Arthur Sexton, Jr.

Aug 12, 2016

Mr. Arthur Lee Sexton, Jr., 60, of Damascus, MD passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Emaline "Tina" Sexton.

Born May 12, 1956 in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of Hazel Marie Meadows Sexton of Myrtle Beach, SC and the late Arthur Lee Sexton, Sr.

Arthur was...

Linda Taulton

Linda Taulton

Aug 11, 2016

Linda Fay Taulton, 71, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at home.

Born on June 29, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Nettie (Nelson) Hickman. Her husband, Lewis Wayne Taulton, preceded her in death in 2012.

She was a graduate of Rensselaer High School in Rensselaer, Indiana....

Helen Minnick

Helen Minnick

Aug 11, 2016

Lifelong Brunswick resident Helen Virginia Foreback Minnick, age 96, died peacefully at home with her family on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Born September 15, 1919 to mother Adlai S. Willis Foreback and father William Henry Foreback.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert D. Minnick; son, Charles Wayne Minnick; two grandsons, James Huffman and...

Pauline Grossnickle

Pauline Grossnickle

Aug 11, 2016

Pauline A. Grossnickle 95, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Carroll U. Grossnickle who passed away 1996.

Born on October 18, 1920 in Ellerton, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Russell "Pete" Wiles and...

Julie Becker

Julie Becker

Aug 9, 2016

Becker (Mathews), Julie Ann, 54, of Thurmont, MD, originally from Marysville, OH, passed away on August 9, 2016, after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Julie was born September 25, 1961 to Jerry and Judith (Spitler) Mathews. Julie served with honor and distinction as a Russian Cryptologic Linguist in the United States Air Force for over 22 years, retiring...

William "Bill" Kaste

William "Bill" Kaste

Aug 9, 2016

William "Bill" Millard Kaste of Walkersville, MD left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home where he always wanted to be. He was 68 years old. Bill lived on Daysville Rd. his entire life.

Born November 10, 1947, William was the only child of the late Kenneth...

Christopher Kline

Christopher Kline

Aug 9, 2016

Christopher Justin Kline, of Thurmont, MD, passed away on August 9, 2016 at the age of 29. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

Family was the most important thing to Christopher, and he loved having such a large, blended family. Seeing them together brought him joy, and he was always working to improve...

Merle Crawford

Merle Crawford

Aug 9, 2016

Merle Lee Crawford, 76, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on April 13, 1940, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late John Wilmer and Effie F. (Wakenight) Crawford.

He was a 1958 graduate of Williamsport High School.

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Beverly Kines

Beverly Kines

Aug 8, 2016

Mrs. Beverly W. Kines 68, of Monrovia, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 8th at her home. Beverly was the wife of the late Michael Richard Kines, who had declared her "the best woman in the world." Theirs was a true fairy tale love story that expands through time and eternity. Born May 24, 1948 in Washington, DC, she...

Rodney Delosier

Rodney Delosier

Aug 8, 2016

Rodney Wallace Delosier, 69, of Boonsboro, passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2016, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Hagerstown, Maryland to Wallace and Virginia Delosier on April 19th, 1947.

Rodney graduated from South Hagerstown High School and joined the United States Navy, June 1965. He served one tour in Vietnam, as a...

Theodore Abromavage, Sr.

Theodore Abromavage, Sr.

Aug 8, 2016

Theodore T. Abromavage, Sr., 85, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016, at his home in Keedysville, Maryland.

Born on August 6, 1931, he was the son of the late George and Josephine (Burnetski) Abromavage.

He was a graduate of Hughestown High School.

Ted was a veteran of the United...

Michael Davis

Michael Davis

Aug 7, 2016

Michael Herbert "Mike" Davis, 51, of Mount Airy, Maryland, loving son, wonderful brother and a great friend, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016.

Born on March 29, 1965, he was the son of Lois Ann (Herbert) Davis, Colorado Springs, Co, and the late Winston Lee Davis, Sr.

Mike was a skilled cabinet maker for...

Dr. Nicola Tauraso

Dr. Nicola Tauraso

Aug 7, 2016

Dr. Nicola Michael Tauraso, 81 of Frederick MD died on Sunday August 7, 2016.

Dr. Tauraso was born on November 5, 1934 in Peabody, Massachusetts to Angelina and Michael Tauraso.  He has a surviving brother, Joseph Tauraso. Dr. Tauraso's sister Phyllis predeceased him.

Dr. Tauraso is survived by his seven children:  Michele, Andrea (and her...

Melvin Filler

Melvin Filler

Aug 7, 2016

Melvin Eugene Filler age 84, died Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was born January 23, 1932 in Walkersville, MD the son of the late Harry T. and Eleanor Z. Filler.

He is survived by his wife, Esther. They were married June 5, 1954.

Melvin graduated from Walkersville High School (Class of 1950) and joined the...

Justin Piper

Justin Piper

Aug 7, 2016

Beloved son Justin Keller Piper died suddenly on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Justin was born on February 6, 1985 in Hagerstown, Md. Justin graduated from Walkersville High School, class of 2003 and was pursuing a career as a personal trainer. Justin loved weight lifting, mountain biking, snowboarding and spending time with his friends. He is survived by his mother...

Robert Shepard

Robert Shepard

Aug 7, 2016

Robert Wayne Shepard, age 70, of Frederick gained his angel wings after a courageous 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday August 7, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 2, 1945 in Norton, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Earl Shepard and Nona Velma (Shortridge) Shepard. Robert went...

Judy Betts

Judy Betts

Aug 6, 2016

Judy Darlene (Shank) Betts, 68, of Funkstown, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at her home.

Born on July 13, 1948, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Russell Edward Shank, Sr. and Pauline Louise (Smith) Shank. Her husband, Carroll "Petie" Eugene Betts, preceded her in death in 2003.

She...

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