Obituaries

Nov 25, 2016

Mr. Paul David "Buck" Brunner, 81. of Middletown, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2016, at Kline House in Mt. Airy with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Darlene Ann Wachter Brunner for 60 happy, wonderful years. The family will fondly share and love the many wonderful memories of his presence in their lives...

Nov 24, 2016

Garnett L. Wisner, 82, of Walkersville, MD died peacefully at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 24, 2016. He was born February 14, 1934 in Frederick, MD to Gladys Mullinix and H. Lewis Wisner, Jr. Beloved husband of Joan Martin Wisner; father of Karen L. (Paul) Green and the late Ronald W. Wisner; grandfather of Grant (Fiancee...

Nov 24, 2016

Florence Stauffer Michael Virts, 86, of near Brunswick, MD, passed away on November 24, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, MD. Born on November 26, 1929, she was the sixth and youngest child of Elmer E. and Helen G. Stauffer Michael of Cooling Springs Farm, Doubs, MD.

She graduated from Frederick High School in 1946. In January...

Nov 24, 2016

George William "Beast" Brust, 74, of Feagaville, suffered a medical emergency while driving and died as a result on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016. He was the husband of the late Carol Ann Lucille "Cookie" Clark Brust, who passed away 6 years ago on November 5, 2010 after 49 years of marriage. Born in Frederick, MD he was predeceased...

Nov 23, 2016

Mrs. Mary Louise (Riggs) Mason, 83, of Hagerstown, died on November 23 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of the late Willard B. Mason, Sr.  Born on April 26, 1933 in Mount Pleasant, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Winfield and Lillian Amanda (Barrack) Riggs.

Mary was a member of Glade United...

Nov 23, 2016

Mr. Larry Richard Stitely of Frederick made his transition into God's Kingdom on November 23, 2016 while vacationing with his son, Tim, in Florida.

Born April 19, 1943, he was the son of the late Richard Orville Stitely and Ruth Elizabeth Garver Stitely. He was 73 years young.

He attended Frederick County schools and prided...

Nov 23, 2016

Mrs. Lois J. Darrah, 87, of Mount Airy, died on Wednesday, November 28 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of Edwin C. Darrah, III.  Born in Sunbury, PA on March 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Paul Knouse and Edith Smith.

Mrs. Darrah was a member of Mount Airy Presbyterian Church.  She...

Nov 23, 2016

Lucille "Lucy" Drescher of Frederick, MD formerly of Louisville, New York and Key West passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at her home. She was 97 1/2 years young.

A woman of the greatest generation, it is impossible to capture who she was, her character, her life, or her impact upon those she touched with a...

Nov 22, 2016

Mrs. Maria C. Siegert, 58, of Frederick, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Kline Hospice House following a three year battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Mark Siegert.

Born August 12, 1958 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Lastenia (Zamora) Chacon of Sandy Springs, MD, and the late Henry Chacon.

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Nov 22, 2016

Bonna Lee Holland, age 94, of Annapolis, passed away on November 22 in Frederick, Maryland. She was preceded in death in 2002 by her loving husband of 58 years, Lewis P. Holland.

Bonna was born in 1922 in Francis, Oklahoma, the youngest of three children of the late Eric Vance and Mattie Rushing. After graduating in 1939...

Nov 20, 2016

Ann M. Long of Frederick, MD, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederick. Born June, 29, 1930 in Shenandoah, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Dove.

She was also a member of the St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church parish in Walkersville.

Mrs. Long...

Nov 20, 2016

Flora Rae Boehm, 72, passed away Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at the Lorien Assisted Living Home in Mt Airy. Beloved wife of the late Kurt J. Boehm, Flora is survived by her son, Christopher I. Boehm of Los Angeles, and her brother William R. Brockway of Mt Airy. Flora was born on July 9, 1944, the daughter of Edward...

Nov 20, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy Brennan Lewis, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at her home. Born in Utica, New York, she was the first child of Francis C.J. and Clara Anna Brennan. Her family was all with her as she recently celebrated her 90th birthday.

Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of the College of New...

Nov 20, 2016

Mrs. Joanne McGraw Flook, 80, of Keedysville, MD passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Austin Flook for 62 years.

Born February 16, 1936 in Sharpsburg, MD she was the daughter of the late Victor Grove and Mary Glondola Hanes McGraw.

Joanne spent the majority of her...

Nov 19, 2016

Dominique I. Smallwood of Frederick went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Born March 9, 1985 he was the son of Trejetta Smallwood and Clarence (Petie) Cooper Jr., he leaves three beautiful children to cherish his memories,Karmelo I. & Ava S. Smallwood and Braylon Bowins all of Frederick. Two wonderful brothers, Levar Smallwood and...

Nov 19, 2016

Henry T. Weeks of Frederick, MD died November 19, 2016. Born May 4, 1941 in New York, NY. Graduated from University of Toledo, OH with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Also, received a Master’s degree in Mathematics from Frostburg State University in Frostburg, MD. Upon becoming commissioned as an officer in the United States Army, served two terms...

Nov 18, 2016

William Joseph Armstrong, Jr., 94, a retired U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer and Antique Dealer in New Market, MD, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. His wife, Jane Philbrick Armstrong, predeceased him April 23, 2007, after 56 years of marriage.

Born May 13, 1922, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of William Joseph and Anna...

Nov 17, 2016

Mrs. Ann J. Barnes, 85, of Frederick passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

She was the loving wife of the late Alfred J. Barnes, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2014. They were married for 60 years.

Born July 23, 1931 in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter...

Nov 16, 2016

Daniel Mark "Coach Moo" Makosy, 57, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, passed away, peacefully, Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. His wife, Gloria Makosy, of 13 years survives him.

Born February 28, 1959 in Colver, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Makosy and Rita Shea Makosy of Revloc, PA...

Nov 16, 2016

Mr. Charles A. Wenzel, 92, of Ijamsville, died on November 16 at Kline Hospice House.  He was the devoted husband of the late Mildred G. Wenzel.  Born on August 31, 1924 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John L. and Rosa Pfister Wenzel. Mr. Wenzel is survived by two sons, John S. Wenzel (Louisa) and Thomas...