Obituaries

Aug 3, 2015

Esther V. Kirchner, 87, of Woodbine entered Eternal Rest, surrounded by her family, Monday, August 3rd, 2015, at the home of her daughter.

Born August 10, 1927, in Wheeling, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Frederick Henry Schultz, Sr. and Grace Pearl Prettyman Schultz.

She was the wife, for 62 years, of...

Aug 2, 2015

Silas Bobby Clipp, 87, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed away on  August 2, 2015 at the Meritus Medical Center in  Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on January 7, 1928 in Sharpsburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Silas William Clipp and Lydia Elizabeth (Butts) Clipp.

He was a graduate of Boonsboro High School.

Immediately after high...

Aug 2, 2015

Mrs. Genevieve “Jenny” R. Ellis, 89 of Frederick, Maryland, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Citizens  Rehabilitation Center.  She was the wife of the late Manard Ellis.

Born April 9, 1926 in Bartholows, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George E. and Lena Getzandanner Runkles.

Jenny was a...

Aug 1, 2015

Mrs. Catharina Maria Steenbergen Rinta, 94, of Walkersville, died peacefully Saturday morning, August 1, 2015 at Glade Valley Nursing Home.

Born February 21, 1921 in Amsterdam, Holland, she was the daughter of the late Willem Steenbergen and Jacoba Adriana Van Der Steen-Steenbergen.

She came to America in 1947, being sponsored by her American Pen-Pal, Carol...

Jul 30, 2015

Marie Beall (née Thatcher) passed peacefully into the arms of her heavenly father on July 30, 2015 at the age of 85.

There she will be welcomed by family members and friends that pre-deceased her Born on May 31, 1930 in Washington, DC, she was the fifth of nine children.

She married the love of...

Jul 29, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Lee Burke, 69, of Hagerstown formerly of Germantown, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Meritus Medical Center.

Born October 24, 1945, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Lillie Vance and the late John Vance.

Barbara worked at Shady Grove Hospital in the administration area until she changed jobs and went...

Jul 28, 2015

Mary L. Ward of Ijamsville, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 28, 2015. Mary was born on October 24, 1930 in Prince George's County, MD to Eunice and Alvin W. Long. She graduated from Greenbelt High School at the age of 15 and immediately began her career with the Federal Government, working for 30 years as a budget...

Jul 27, 2015

Mr. Alfred Raymond "Al" Taylor, 73, of Walkersville died Monday, July 27, 2015 at Kline Hospice House. He was the loving husband of Susan C. Taylor for 47 years.

Born June 25, 1942 in Lincoln Township, PA, he was the son of Russell M. Taylor of Ohio and the late Helen Hoover Holsopple.

He was...

Jul 26, 2015

Mr. George John Griffith, 44, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Stephanie Griffith.

Born July 17, 1971 in NJ he was the beloved son of Patricia Griffith of Mt. Airy & Ocean City, MD and the late Edward Griffith.

George enjoyed socializing...

Jul 26, 2015

Mr. Richard William "Dick" Shaffer, 71, of Walkersville, died  Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Sandra Shaffer for 49 years.

Born October 20, 1943 in Graceham, he was a triplet son of Paul W. and Hazel I. (Dunkin) Shaffer.

Dick retired in 1990 as a caster with...

Jul 26, 2015

Katherine Ruth Martin Torbeck passed with peace and grace on Sunday, July 26, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 44 years Albert Torbeck.

Katherine was born in Olney, Md., in 1929 to Oscar and Barbara Beuchert Martin who owned and operated Martin's Dairy of Olney, MD. They delivered milk...

Jul 26, 2015

Timothy P. Meyers, 50, of Alexandria, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 26th, 2015 of a heart attack.  He is survived by his wife, Tanja, and their three precious children; Julianna (14), Ryan (11), and Carly (7).  Tim was the son of Lynn and Lucille Meyers; the brother of Jeffrey Meyers and wife Nancyra; the sister of, Deborah Meyers;...

Jul 25, 2015

Paula Virginia Coats, 78 of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away Saturday July 25, 2015 surrounded by her family.

She was born May 22, 1937 in Oldtown, Maryland to the late Paul and Olive Hardin.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert E. Coats Sr., as well as her children, Donna Littleton (Jeff),...

Jul 25, 2015

Mrs. Dorothy Virginia Pickett, 89, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Saturday July 25, 2015 at her residence. She was the wife of the Thomas Andrew Pickett who preceded her in death.

Born on July 24, 1926, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Elizabeth Beveridge Nusbaum. Dorothy was a member of the...

Jul 24, 2015

Mrs. Polly A. Triplett, 81, of Thurmont, MD passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Holmes Triplett.

Born on September 2, 1933 in Timberville, VA she was the daughter of the late William and Goldie Schaeffer Alexander.

Polly was employed as a teacher...

Jul 22, 2015

Mrs. Betty Lee Ridenour, 87, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center.  She was the wife of the late Leon R. Ridenour.

Born January 14, 1928 in Brunswick, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Claude and Gertrude Lucas Carver.

Mrs. Ridenour was a member of Weller...

Jul 22, 2015

Mrs. Sadie Sexton Musser, 94, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at her home.  She was the wife of the late John Musser.

Mrs. Musser was born in Floyd, Virginia, May 4, 1921, the daughter of the late Chester and Martha Alexander Cockram.

Mrs. Musser loved spending time with her family.

Jul 22, 2015

Kenneth Blaine Butler III, 57, of New Market, Md, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 22, following a courageous battle with Brain Cancer.  His wife, Debbie, children, Blaine, Brooke, Faith, and mother-in-law, Shirley, were by his side.

Mr. Butler was born April 12, 1958, in Norwalk, Conn., to the late Holly and Roger Butler....

Jul 22, 2015

Mrs. Jeannine Elizabeth (Turner) Blair, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 surrounded by family at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.

She was born on May 29, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to the late James William and Martha Elizabeth (Williams) Turner. She was married to George Richard Blair, Jr., Lt.Col. (Ret.) for 45 years,...

Jul 21, 2015

Mr. Alfred "Al" Anthony Amato, 96, of Frederick, MD passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the life partner of Vicky Nicholson for over 25 years.

Born January 15, 1919, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Rachela Esposito Amato.

Al proudly served his country in the...