Obituaries

Jan 28, 2014

Geniva F. (Haupt) Brining, 81, of Mt. Lena, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Reeders Memorial Home in Boonsboro.

Born on November 23, 1932, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Guy R. and Clara E. (Faulders) Haupt.  Her husband, Dallas E. Brining, preceded her in death in 2004....

Jan 26, 2014

Mr. Howard F. "Bub" Sweeney, 89, longtime Thurmont resident, died peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2014 at St. Catherine's Nursing Center in Emmitsburg, where he had resided since March of 2013. Twice married, he was predeceased by his wives, Pauline and Jessie. Born February 6, 1924 in Thurmont, he was the son of the late Howard and Hattie Sweeney. Bub was...

Jan 25, 2014

Mr. Roy C. Harrington, 66, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014. Born January 18, 1948 in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Willie and Lucy Ingram Harrington. Mr. Harrington retired, as a building inspector,  from Montgomery County after 40+ years of service.  He was a member of Peoples Baptist Church and the American Legion.  Roy served his...

Jan 25, 2014

Anthony (Tony) Richard Saracco, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away at the age of 70 on January 25, 2014.  He leaves behind his beloved “Wiff” of 45 years, Joan L. Saracco, his loving family and 12 mistreated golf clubs. Born on July 27, 1943 in New York, he was the son of the late Anthony and Jane Saracco. Tony was an incredible...

Jan 25, 2014

Frank C. Cover III, 71, of Frederick, died January 25, 2014 while in the care of hospice. Frank graduated from Brunswick High School, MD, served two years in the U.S. Air Force, and began a life-long career in railroad work, beginning with the B&O Railroad and transitioning to Amtrak-Washington Terminal Co. where he served as Carman, Foreman III, as well...

Jan 23, 2014

Mrs. Mary Madeline Lenhart Young, 91, of Frederick, MD passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Frederick. Born August 12, 1922 in Utica, MD, she is the daughter of the late Esther Marie Stup and Chester William Lenhart. She is survived by her husband, Harold Wesley Young; 6 Children, Ronald D. Young and wife Linda, Harold W. Young, Jr....

Jan 23, 2014

Mr. Charles Dorsey, Sr., 75, of Frederick, MD, went home to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2014.  Charles was born on February 23, 1938 in Mt. Airy, MD.  Charles was the son of the late Basil J. and Mandella Costley Dorsey and was the husband of Eloise Williams Dorsey. Charles retired after 30+ years of service, as a Building...

Jan 23, 2014

Mr. Lawrence Edward "Griff" Griffin, 64, of Walkersville, MD died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at his home. He was the husband of 44 years to Gloria J. Griffin. Born July 8, 1949 in Jay, New York, he was the son of Ralph E. Griffin of Indian Lake, NY and the late Betty Maynard Griffin. He worked at Solarex...

Jan 22, 2014

Mrs. Martha Howard,  85, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert L. Howard whom she married in  1952. Born February 4, 1928 in Virginia, she was the daughter of  the late Homer and Lillie  Houndshell Goins. In earlier years Mrs. Howard worked as a health care provider, also at  Frederick Tailoring and...

Jan 22, 2014

Leonard G. "Lenny" Wilt, 48, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2014.

Born on May 4, 1965, in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, he is the son of Delores A. (Beitzel) Brown and her husband William of Boonsboro, and the late David G. Wilt.

Lenny was a 1984 graduate from Boonsboro High School....

Jan 21, 2014

Tedd Lee Godbee, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on January 21, 2014 at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, Md., from a short battle with lung cancer. He was the loving husband of 60 years to Gloria Ann (Stull) Godbee. Tedd was born July 8, 1931 in Frederick and was the son of the late Celeste Myers Godbee and John...

Jan 21, 2014

On January 21, 2014, Charles Edward Burck, Jr., beloved husband of Gail P. Burck, passed away at the age of 75 after a lingering illness. Born on November 6, 1938 in Baltimore MD he was the son of the late Charles E., Sr. and Bertha Barbara Patience Burck. After graduation from Kenwood High School Mr. Burck served in the U.S....

Jan 20, 2014

Mr. Allen G. Jackson “Gable”, 81, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born December 1, 1932 in Warrenton, VA, he was the son of the late Allen Booker T. Jackson and the late Bertie Hill Jackson. Gable worked as a welder at Eastalco for 20 years. Gabel enjoyed fishing,...

Jan 20, 2014

Mr. Harvey Ellwood Noel Long, 76, of Thurmont, MD, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born December 25, 1937 in Rocky Ridge, Maryland, he was the son of the late Russell and Hallie Long. Harvey was a dairy farmer for many years and in later years worked at Rocko Meats. He was a past member of...

Jan 20, 2014

Malcolm Stanley "Mac" "Junior" Palmer, Jr., 89, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, January 20, 2014 at his home while surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Born on February 12, 1924, in Middletown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Malcolm S. and Mary Jane Ellen (Remsburg) Palmer, Sr. A World War...

Jan 19, 2014

Davide Emanuel Briguglio 1/24/1949- 1/19/2014 On January 19, Dave passed away peacefully at his home on the farm surrounded by family. A man of many talents Dave could fix, build or design just about anything mechanical, electrical or structural. He loved the great outdoors and most of all his big Italian family and small circle of close friends. Davide leaves...

Jan 19, 2014

George R. Blair Jr., Lt. Col. (Ret.), 68, of Mount Airy, passed away on January 19, 2014 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Jeannine Blair. Born on October 15, 1945 in Bethesda, MD he was the son of the late George R. Sr. and Louretta Mellott Blair. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving over...

Jan 17, 2014

On Friday, January 17, 2014 at 9:12AM, Joseph Michael Shears, age 75, dearly beloved brother of Veronica Lack and Dolores Carney, died peacefully at Gilchrist Hospice Care Center.  Joe is also survived by Deborah Blankenship (niece) and Sean Carney (nephew) and several great nieces and nephews. Joe worked for Baltimore Gas and Electric as a cabinet maker for over thirty years...

Jan 17, 2014

Doug Reid died unexpectedly in Philadelphia on January 17, 2014. He was born July 11, 1952 in Baltimore, the second of four sons born to Dr. Thomas and Barbara Reid. Doug grew up in the Frederick area and attended McDonogh School near Baltimore until his graduation in 1969. Doug attended Johns Hopkins University and Belknap College before graduating from Hood...

Jan 17, 2014

Mr. Ronald S. "Ron" Knerr, of Frederick, MD went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, January 17, 2014. He spent his last year at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of 54 years to Leah Knerr. Ron was born October 31, 1931 in Pitman, PA. He was the son of the late Stuart...