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Pastor Wendell G. McClellan

Pastor Wendell G. McClellan

Oct 17, 2024

Pastor Wendell McClellan

Wendell Gillis McClellan entered his eternal home on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at his home, at Somerford Place in Hagerstown, where he was surrounded by family and friends.

Born December 30, 1940 in Longs, SC, he was the son of the late Noah "NT" Tapers and Velma (Coates) McClellan. 

Wendell entered God’s ministry in 1970 and began pastoring a church...

Vallet Monroe

Vallet Monroe

Oct 16, 2024

Vallet Gloria "Valerie" Monroe, 72, of Frederick, MD, accepted her invitation from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 16, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital, in Frederick, MD. Born on October 30, 1951 to the late Roy and Lucille Hackey Chase, Vallet retired from N.I.S.T., formerly National Bureau of Standards in 2003, after 30 years of service.

Vallet was an...

Michael Vincent Lucian Sr.

Michael Vincent Lucian Sr.

Oct 15, 2024

Michael Vincent Lucian Senior, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother uncle, friend and coach, passed away October 15th, 2024 at the age of 59. He was a proud member of IUEC Local 10 for forty years. 

His final evening was spent coaching his grandson Dominic’s football team, a passion he shared with friends and family for more than three decades. His legacy...

Gary Jacobs

Gary Jacobs

Oct 14, 2024

Gary Jacobs, 62, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on October 14, 2024.

Born on December 14, 1961, in Adelphi, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Glenn Jacobs and Margie Lee Jacobs (Dean).

Gary dedicated his career to the construction industry. He took immense pride in his work and found joy in seeing the structures come to life.

A lover...

Bobby Joel Pomeroy

Bobby Joel Pomeroy

Oct 14, 2024

The world has lost one of golf’s greatest enthusiasts. Bobby Pomeroy passed peacefully on October 14th at his residence in Frederick, MD, where he had lived for the past several years. Born in Tennessee and raised in Georgia and Alabama, Bobby spent much of his life on the golf course. His father and stepmother, Ewing and Nellie Pomeroy, nurtured his...

Susie Marcelle McLucas

Susie Marcelle McLucas

Oct 14, 2024

Susie Marcelle McLucas, 88, of Funkstown, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at home. Born on January 1, 1936, in Knoxville, she was the daughter of Melvin Coulter and Elsie Mae (Best) Coulter.

Mrs. McLucas was retired as a Montgomery County School Bus Driver. After her retirement, she returned as an assistant, working as an aid on special needs school...

Patricia Lorraine Getridge

Patricia Lorraine Getridge

Oct 13, 2024

Patricia Lorraine Getridge, 93, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Memory Care Unit, Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home, Boonsboro, MD.

Born in Hagerstown, MD on October 24, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Earl Samson and Ethel L. (Michael) Kefauver of Boonsboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Getridge, in 2009...

Cleveland L. Null, D.D.S.

Cleveland L. Null, D.D.S.

Oct 13, 2024

Dr. Cleveland Leroy Null died Sunday, October 13, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family following a long bout with cancer. Leaning on his devout faith, he freely chose in the end to discontinue his many years of chemotherapy and other treatments. 

Cleveland was born on VJ Day, August 14, 1945, in Washington, D.C. to Lillian and Francis Null. He...

Mr. John E. "Jack" Tritt

Mr. John E. "Jack" Tritt

Oct 12, 2024

Mr. John E. (Jack) Tritt, a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and colleague, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

 He was born January 12, 1937, in Shippensburg, PA, the son of the late Paul W. and Mabel E. Swartz Tritt. He married his high school sweetheart, A. Jane Kramer. They were married for 67 years at the time...

Donna Lee Miller

Donna Lee Miller

Oct 12, 2024

Donna Lee Miller, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Lee Miller. 

Donna was the daughter of the late Kermit and Wanda Haines.

She is survived by her sister Dot Brown ( husband Steve and her family), her daughter, Debbie Haifley (husband Mike) and her son Kenny Miller (wife Carey); grandchildren, Krista,...

Mr. Russell J. Heyde, Jr.

Mr. Russell J. Heyde, Jr.

Oct 10, 2024

With grief in our hearts we announce the passing of our loving grandfather, father, and husband, Russell J. Heyde. We know that he is now at peace after an admirable life of service in so many capacities and that his long and courageous battle with ill health is now over. Russell James Heyde, Jr. was born on August 22, 1937...

Rosemary Tunkel

Rosemary Tunkel

Oct 10, 2024

Rosemary Rina Tunkel, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, at her home in Frederick, MD, in the presence of her husband and three loving sons.

Rosemary is survived by her devoted husband, Warren Tunkel, sons Michael, Jeffrey and Richard, her daughters-in-law Erin and Kristin and five adored grandsons Ryan, Jack, Patrick, Matthew and Brendan.

Rosemary was born on Aug.13,...

Doris Jean Kober

Doris Jean Kober

Oct 7, 2024

Doris Jean Kober, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life and was delivered to our Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024. Born on June 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Frisby and Margaret Evelyn Mathis. 

Doris was raised by her Aunt Lily and Uncle Herman Brown in Brevard, North Carolina until moving to Rockville, Maryland at...

Dawn Renee Snyder

Dawn Renee Snyder

Oct 7, 2024

Dawn Renee Snyder, age 61, of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, passed from this life on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Hospice of the Panhandle. 

Born on November 22, 1962, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Dale Wayne Stevens, Sr. and Frances Maxine (Marshall) Tennant, and she was the wife of the late Keith S. "Red" Snyder, Sr.

Dawn was a...

William Harvey Amos, Jr.

William Harvey Amos, Jr.

2024

LTC William H. Amos Jr, PhD (retd.) passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at the age of 84.

Dad was in a wonderful comfort care home in Frederick, Maryland for a few months prior to his passing. Family were regularly able to visit to ensure his strict, but loving, routine was always in order. The nearby pond seemed to be...

Leo Mecler

Leo Mecler

Oct 7, 2024

Leo Mecler, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on November 12, 1949, Leo led a life filled with love, service, and adventure.

Leo is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Barbara. Together, they built a beautiful family and shared countless cherished memories. Leo was the proud...

Roy Thomas Bentley

Roy Thomas Bentley

Oct 7, 2024

Roy Thomas Bentley, 78, of Lovettsville, VA, died on October 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife Ann; his three children, Lisa Hanes of Thurmont, Amanda Bentley of Lovettsville, and Roy Thomas Bentley II also of Lovettsville. He is also survived by his sister Nancy Myers of Perceville. He is preceded in death by his parents Ottie Lee B...

Harry Lank Price

Harry Lank Price

Oct 6, 2024

Harry Lank Price, 79, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Brenda Spurr Price for fifty years.

Born on February 2, 1945, in Seaford, DE he was the son of the late Joseph Manning and Julia Elizabeth (Lank) Price. 

Harry was an athlete in his youth and played football at Randolph...

Steve Edmund Anderson

Steve Edmund Anderson

Oct 6, 2024

Steve Edmund Anderson, age 88, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, joining his beloved wife, Pat.  

Steve was the dedicated and devoted father of Julie Anderson Ketchum of Frederick, Maryland, and Christopher Steven Anderson of Urbana, Maryland. He took the greatest delight in his grandchildren, Adam, Sarah, Declan, and Liam.  

He was the son of the late Clifton Anderson...

Bill Marshall Fudge, Jr.

Bill Marshall Fudge, Jr.

Oct 5, 2024

Bill Marshall Fudge Jr. of Middletown Md, passed away at home Saturday October 5, 2024. He was predeceased by his mother, Laura Gladys Ballard Fudge, his father Bill Marshall Sr, two sisters, Carroll Faye Linkins , Virginia Lee Arnold and his son David Edward Fudge. He is survived by wife Marie Suzanne McKisson Fudge and son Glenn Marshall Fudge.

He was...

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