Obituaries

Nov 19, 2014

Milton L. Hahn, Sr., 82 of  Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born on September 4, 1932, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Warner and Naomi (Valentine) Hahn.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris E. (Kemp) Hahn in 2004. He was a 1950 graduate of Frederick High...

Nov 18, 2014

Mr. George R. Thomas, Jr., 71, of Brunswick died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Homewood at Crumland Farms. He was the loving husband of Carol M. Thomas. They were married for 48 years. Born August 23, 1943 in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth Thomas. George had a long career as an electrical engineer....

Nov 17, 2014

Donna M. Covington, 49, of  Thurmont, Maryland, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014,  at her home. Born on September 27, 1965, she is the daughter of Dian (Dillon) Covington of Thurmont and the late James W. Covington, Sr. Donna graduated from Harding Christian Academy of Memphis, Tennessee. For many years she worked for Browning Pools and Spas in Frederick, Maryland, where...

Nov 14, 2014

Mr. Ronald R. Krom, 69, of Rocky Ridge, MD passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at St. Joseph Ministries after a battle with Lou Gherigs Disease.  He was the beloved husband of Barbara Krom for 35 years. Born September 7, 1945 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Betty Valentine Krom and the late Guy Krom. Mr. Krom was a...

Nov 14, 2014

Larry Stup, a well known educator, died November 14, 2014, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  He was the husband of Judy Stup, he wife of 45 years. Born November 13, 1939, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late George Josiah and Laura Helen Day Stup. Larry enjoyed many activities including poker, couples bridge and golf. His...

Nov 13, 2014

Carolyn Marie (Byrd) Canfield, 74, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.  To her friends, she was known as Carol.  She was a lover of animals, particularly dogs.  To Bob Butts and Jasper, she will be missed.

Born on January 5, 1940, in Hagerstown, she...

Nov 13, 2014

Mr. Brian Matthew “Naples” Wylie, 32, of Hagerstown, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13th, 2014. Born on November 9, 1982, in Bethesda, he was the son of Vincent and Lisa Naples of Mt. Airy. Following his graduation from Linganore High School, Brian enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Brian is survived by his parents...

Nov 12, 2014

Mrs. Elaine M. Gamble, 83, of Frederick, MD passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Homewood at Crumland Farms.  She was the wife of the late John J. Gamble. Born January 12, 1931 in DuQuoin, IL she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Camden Minton. Mrs. Gamble worked as an Executive Administrator for the U.S. Navy prior to...

Nov 11, 2014

Ms. Beverly Marie Bowie, 68 of Frederick, MD; entered eternal rest November 11, 2014 at North Hampton Manor Nursing Home. Beverly was the daughter of the late Walter W. Bowie and Etta M. Bowie. She was a graduate of Frederick High School. She was employed at Carmack Jay’s and later retired from Goodwill Industries. She loved sports, figure skating, crossword...

Nov 11, 2014

Carolyn Delores Riggs Carolyn Delores Riggs, 73, of Keymar, Maryland died peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Kline Hospice House, after a long struggle with ALS. Born December 17, 1940 in Jefferson, Maryland, she was the daughter of Mary Alice (Stahl) and Daniel Mahlon Wolfe.  She was the loving wife of John W.D. Riggs, to whom she was married for...

Nov 10, 2014

John E. Thompson, 75, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, November 10, 2014, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on May 7, 1939, in Brunswick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Reed Temple Thompson, II and Bula Mae (Kidweller) Thompson.

John was the owner of Jet Plumbing and...

Nov 9, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of Claire Ellen Burrell announces her passing on November 9, 2014.  She will be joining her beloved late husband of 42 years, Ivan Jim burrell, on her  new journey.  She is survived by her daughters Marsha Jane Burrell and Pamela Sue Jackson, both of Frederick, Maryland and her son, Steven Neil Burrell of Newport News,...

Nov 8, 2014

Dr. Bernhard “Bernie” Helmut Charlemagne, age 49, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014. He is survived by his devoted wife Irene Mueller. Born February 12, 1965 in Germany he was the son of Karl and Waltraud Mueller of Germany. He started flying gliders when he was 16 years old and became an accomplished aviation specialist with...

Nov 8, 2014

Mrs. Lois Jean Troxell, 88, of Frederick died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Theodore Troxell who died in 1979. Born February 2, 1926 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Pearl (McQuay) Logue. A homemaker for most of her life, Mrs. Troxell loved spending time with...

Nov 8, 2014

Alfred "Al" J. Ranno, 72, of New Market, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 8, 2014, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mt. Airy, Maryland, after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on January 23, 1942, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Alfred M. and Mary F. (Demma) Ranno. Mr. Ranno attended parochial...

Nov 7, 2014

Rita Maria Norris Remavege Priest, 98, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, teacher, and friend to all, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, November 7, 2014, at the Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. Born on October 31, 1916, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Professor Thomas J. Norris and Margaret (O'Donoghue) Norris. She was preceded...

Nov 6, 2014

William A. March, Sr. 57, of Middletown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning after a long illness, November 6, 2014, at his home. Born on December 14, 1956, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Frank and Alberta (Jones) March. William attended Boonshill High School in Tennessee and then went onto further his education at Tennessee...

Nov 6, 2014

Mr. Rodney L. McNair, 74, of Emmitsburg, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sarah McNair for 57 years. Born April 20, 1940 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Scott and Frances (Shriner) McNair. In earlier years, Rodney worked on his father's farm, Freeman Shoe Factory, Moore...

Nov 4, 2014

Mrs. Lois E. Schroyer, 64, longtime Walkersville resident, died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Johns Hopkins Hospital following an extended illness. She was the loving wife of Austin Schroyer. They were married for 46 years. Born November 9, 1949 in the family home in Keymar, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Stitley Dougherty. Lois was owner...

Nov 3, 2014

Teddy R. Whitaker, 80, formerly of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, November 3, 2014, at Golden Living Center in Frederick, Maryland. Born on July 14, 1934, in Rainelle, West Virginia, he was the son of the late John and Adeline (Prater) Whitaker. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Daleville, Virginia, where he served...