Obituaries

Sep 7, 2014

Mrs. Anna Mary Hoffman Shankle, 85 of Frederick passed away on Sunday September 7, 2014 at the Kline Hospice House. She was the wife of the late Harold R. Shankle. Born December 4, 1928 she was the daughter of the late George William Hoffman, Sr. and Ethel Thomas Hoffman. Anna Mary was a lifetime member of the Doub’s United Methodist...

Sep 7, 2014

Carol D. (Palmer) Wilt, 63, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on January 1, 1951, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania,  she was the daughter of the late Donald Eugene and Emma June (Lindy) Palmer.  Her husband, Willard E. Wilt, preceded her in death in 2013....

Sep 6, 2014

Ellender Victorine (Morgan) Edwards, 81, of Kent Island, Maryland, and formerly of New York City, New York, Palm Beach, Florida, and Bethesda, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014, after complications from a heart attack in Washington D.C.

Born in Boonsboro, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Leon K. and Victorine (Mumma) Morgan.

Sep 5, 2014

Full Obit Pending

Sep 3, 2014

Rose (nee Marinelli) Seminara, 89, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Julia Manor Health Care Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on January 25, 1925, in New York City, New York, she was the daughter of the late James and Julia (Prine) Marinelli.  Her husband, Michael Mauro Seminara, preceded her in...

Sep 2, 2014

Mr. William “Bill” Charles Wolfrey, 73 of Frederick died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Linda Wolfrey. Born September 14, 1940 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Curtis and Mattie Wolfrey. William retired from the US Navy. He was an avid poolplayer and was a member of the...

Sep 2, 2014

Rachael Viola (Easterday) Leggett, 90, formerly of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Reeders Memorial Home in Boonsboro, Maryland.

Born on January 16, 1924 in Keedysville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late David S. Easterday and Lena R. (Nicodemus) Easterday.

Rachael was employed for 15 years with...

Sep 1, 2014

Mrs. Deborah Pavlik McLaughlin Chesnick, 60, of Frederick, MD passed away due to complications of a stroke on September 1, 2014. Born on February 24, 1954 in Lansford, PA, predeceased by her father, Frank Pavlik, stepmother Louise Pavlik, and beloved aunt, Ann Pavlik. Survived by her husband, Larry Chesnick, son and daughter-in-law, James and Bobbie McLaughlin, stepchildren, Bryan and Erin...

Sep 1, 2014

Ms. Lavinia Mae Green, 83 of Brunswick, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born September 21, 1930 in Ranson, West Virginia she as the daughter of the late Arlington and Dorothy Ayres. She is survived by her daughter, Dixie Green Lescalleet, grandchildren, Steven Painter & wife Debra A. Painter, Jodi Kenney & husband Douglas...

Sep 1, 2014

Mary Jane Akers, 56, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born January 29, 1958, in Leesburg, VA she was the daughter of the late Howard Clarence Akers and Bertha Estelle Righter Akers. She is survived by her sister, Joanne Patricia Akers of Frederick, and numerous cousins and other...

Sep 1, 2014

Aug 31, 2014

Mr. Timothy Paul Gallagher, 57, of New Market, left the world on Sunday, August 31, in the devoted care of his brother, Stephen F. Gallagher with whom he resided. Born on July 28, 1957 he was the son of the late Lloyd F. and Virginia Ott Gallagher. A life long resident of Maryland, he was a graduate of the University...

Aug 31, 2014

Mr. James Richard Gray, 67, of Jefferson, died on Sunday, August 31 at his residence. He was the husband of Martha Katherine Sonnenberg Gray, his wife of 46 years. Born on October 19, 1946 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Melvin Donald Gray of Houston, TX and the late Catherine Sigwald Bennetts. James was a computer programer running...

Aug 31, 2014

Mr. Danny Joe Gay, 60, of Union Bridge, died Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in the presence of his loving friends following a battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Kathleen Kessler Gay for nearly 32 years until her death on March 14, 2014. Born September 26, 1953 in Weston, WV, he was the son...

Aug 30, 2014

Mr. Matthew Ray Truax, 44, of Frederick died unexpectedly Saturday, August 30, 2014 at his home. Born July 28, 1970, he was the son of Janet Dyer Truax of Williamsport and the late Ray Matthew Truax. Since 1988, Matt has been employed with Bilmin Company in Gaithersburg as an HVAC supervisor. He will be remembered for his contagious laugh and...

Aug 29, 2014

Mr. William "Fugi" S. Fugitt, 79, of Sabillasville, MD., died Thursday, August 29, 2014.  He is survived by his wife Margaret E. Fugitt,  children Renea Cave (Gary) and Rodney Fugitt (Susie). Services Wednesday, September 3, at 1:00 pm, Stauffer Funeral Home, 104 E. Main St., Thurmont, MD.  Friends  may visit from 11:00 am until time of service. Interment Blue Ridge Cemetery.

Aug 29, 2014

Mrs. Jean Louise Griffin Hammond, 90, of Frederick died Friday, August 29, 2014 at Homewood at Crumland Farms. She was the loving wife of the late J. Regis Hammond who predeceased her on June 21, 2014. Born January 20, 1924 in Beacon, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mae Weisner Griffin. Mrs. Hammond was a retired...

Aug 29, 2014

Mrs. Rebecca S. Gue, 57, of Brunswick, Maryland, died Friday, August 29, 2014 at Northampton Manor.  She was the wife of the late Jasper R. Gue, III. Born  December 15, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Eva Fellers Hughes. Mrs. Gue enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children Tracy...

Aug 28, 2014

Mr. Michael Jeremiah Sheehy "Pops", 85, of Frederick died Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Erika Veronica Sheehy who predeceased him on March 3, 2004. Born February 26, 1929 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Thomas and Marie Caton Sheehy. He retired from the Government Printing Office...

Aug 27, 2014

Mr. Robert L. Jacobs, 61 of Chambersburg, PA died Wednesday, August 27th. Born September 6, 1952 in Frederick he was the son of the late Link and Elizabeth Morgan. Robert loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Jacobs, a brother, Thomas Wolfe and wife Hope, three grandchildren, Devin Jacobs, Steven...