Obituaries

Feb 6, 2016

Jeffrey Barry Hyman, 64, of Mount Airy, MD passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016. He was the husband of Christine Glenn Hyman

Jeffrey was born February 13, 1951 in Reading, Pennsylvania to the late Herbert Hyman and Rita (Surgil) Hyman of Baltimore.

He proudly served in the United States Coast Guard and is a lifetime...

Feb 5, 2016

Mrs. Madeline Anne Kelly, 88, of Union Bridge, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Sherman S. Kelly who died in 2003.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Barto and her husband Jim, 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brother, John Rosso and his wife Piera; niece...

Feb 3, 2016

G. Thomas "Tom" Coblentz, 80, of Knoxville, MD, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center. He was the loving husband of 52 years to Sandra Coblentz.

Born September 12, 1935 in Washington County, MD, he was the son of the late George and Helen (Nuse) Coblentz.

He was a farmer and a Washington...

Feb 3, 2016

Cindy Lynn Alvarado, age 52, passed from this life at her home in Mt. Airy, MD on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. She was tended to with love by her family, especially her precious boys, Taylor and Casey and her husband and best friend, Mark Keyser. Cindy and Mark were joined in eternal marriage on January 31, 2016.

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Feb 2, 2016

Mary Jane Krause, of Adamstown, MD passed away February 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her mother and father- Robert and Vastyne Harris, her brother- Glenn Harris, and her husband- William Krause. She is survived by her brother- Edward Harris and family, her children- Gary Krause and wife Gwen, Keith Krause, and Janet Beaudoin and husband Rick,...

Feb 2, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Simon, 91 years, of Mt. Airy, MD, beloved wife of the late Leo J. Simon, Sr., passed away February 2, 2016 in Mt. Airy.

Beloved mother of Leo J. and wife, Jeri L., Simon, Robert W.Simon, David A. and wife, Penelope A. Simon and Patricia L. and husband, Guy C., Leavitt; beloved grandmother to Valerie...

Feb 2, 2016

Mr. Craig Allen Swiney, 40, of Frederick died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at University of Maryland Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Julie Swiney, and a terrific dad to his son, Tristan.

Born May 2, 1975 in Grundy, VA, he was the son of Pastor Donald and Tina (Faulkner) Swiney of DeLand, FL.

Jan 31, 2016

On January 31, 2016 at 2:35am, Katrinka Lord, 61, of Frederick, MD lost a 30-year plus struggle with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

The passing of Katrinka should be remembered as another step in the love story of woman of 28, Katrinka, and a man of 48, Bill, that met in Dallas, TX, married and created a wonderful life....

Jan 31, 2016

Mr. William “Bill” Dentinger, 81 of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Northampton Manor. He was the husband of Patricia Ann Dentinger. They had just celebrated their 60 year wedding anniversary in July.

Born November 9, 1934 he was the son of the late Erlyn E. and Mary Helen Dentinger.

Bill...

Jan 31, 2016

Payton Renee Warner, daughter of Corey J. Warner and Avery D. Scofield, passed away from this life on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Brownsville Church of the Brethren Cemetery , 1911 Rohrersville Road, Knoxville, Maryland...

Jan 30, 2016

Garel Lester Hauver, 75, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, January 30, 2016 surrounded by his family.

Garel was born on December 16, 1940, the son of the late Clyde Lester "Bud" Hauver and late Margaret Strailman Hauver. He was raised by the late James and Linzie Strailman. He graduated Brunswick High School in 1958. He married...

Jan 30, 2016

Tolson, Miss Nancy Virginia, 63, passed away on January 30, 2016 at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, Maryland. A long-time resident of Frederick, she was predeceased by her parents, Donald Watson and Virginia Stoddard Tolson and her grandparents, Paul E. and Naomi W. Tolson and Clark W. and Juliet F. Stoddard.  She is survived by her sister, Patricia...

Jan 30, 2016

Mr. Kenneth E. “Buster” Studebaker, 71, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away, Saturday, January 30, 2016  at Pleasant View Nursing Home.

Born August 17, 1944, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Pauline E. Remsburg.

In earlier years “Buster” was a painter in Frederick County for numerous companies.  He loved fishing and going...

Jan 30, 2016

Carolyn Reid Schmid passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 30, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 26, 1940 in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of the late Walter Shipstead and Ruth Critchfield Reid.

She is survived by her two loving daughters Cynthia Schmid of Germantown and Catherine Witchie and husband Paul of Darnestown....

Jan 30, 2016

Mrs. Helen A. Clem passed away  Saturday,  Jan 30,2016 at Citizens Nursing home, where she had lived the past 2 years. Prior, she  lived in Middletown for 40years, then the last several years in the Frederick area.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Clem.

Born Feb 19,1930 she was the  daughter of...

Jan 30, 2016

Mr. Franklin E. Smith died peacefully at his home January 30, 2016.  A lifelong resident of Frederick County, Frank was born on September 26, 1929, to the late Harry C. and Abigail (Trout) Smith.

Frank graduated from Walkersville High School in 1946.  He was a meter reader for Potomac Edison before he joined the Air Force in...

Jan 30, 2016

Betty Jane (Fraley) Ebersole, 81, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Broadmore Senior Living in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on April 6, 1934, in Jefferson County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Oscar and Zelda Tresa (Jones) Fraley.  Her husband, Dennis M. Ebersole, preceded her in death...

Jan 29, 2016

Alexander Graham "Sandy" Gourlay, 72, of Keedysville, Maryland passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at his home. Born on May 30, 1943 in Washington, D.C., he is the son of the late Alexander and Nellie (Park) Gourlay.

He graduated from Blair High School in 1963.

He served an apprenticeship for union carpentry which eventually...

Jan 29, 2016

It is with great heartache we announce the death of our mother, Mrs. Irene Emily Lewis, 93, of Frederick, MD, who died on January 29, 2016 at her home. Irene was the beloved wife of the late Lt. Col. William J. Lewis for 56 years.

Born November 6, 1922 in Chippewa Falls, WI, Irene was the daughter...

Jan 27, 2016

Betty J. Rose, of Knoxville, MD, went to be with the angels on Wednesday morning, January 27th at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Charles W. Rose “Charlie” and brothers Jim, Paul, David and sister Alice.

Born a Kinna, her mother died when Betty was a...