Obituaries

Margaret Neely

Feb 10, 2013

Margaret S. Neely passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Buckingham’s Choice in Adamstown, MD.  She had been resident in the facility’s Heath Care Center since 2002.  She was the widow of Dr. Wayne C. Neely, former Chairman of the Department of Economics and Sociology at Hood College, who died in 1994. The only child of Walter and Grace Snyder, Margaret was...

John Schrecongost

Feb 8, 2013

John Robert Schrecongost, born May 11, 1926, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in his sleep February 8, 2013.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert John and Mary L. Schrecongost, his sister, MaryLou and son, Brian.  He is survived by his sister, Ann (Harrigan), his wife, Patricia Dibble Schrecongost, and their children, Barbara (Bell), Robert, Rebecca (Madine), William, Brenda (Angle),...

Christopher Bartlett

Feb 8, 2013

Mr. Christopher Deering Bartlett, 53, of Frederick, MD, died unexpectedly on Friday February 8, 2013 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the devoted husband and everlasting soul mate of Chrissie A. Bartlett, loving father to Westly D. Bartlett and Bailey C. Bartlett, both of Frederick. Born on August 26, 1959 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late...

Ted Baranik

Feb 7, 2013

Ted  Baranik 82, of Frederick, passed away on  February 7, 2013 at his home. He was the husband of Mary Alice Baranik. He was born on October 4, 1930 in Windber, PA and was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Pochvatila Baranik. Ted was a U. S Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He attended St. Francis University where...

Barbara Christy

Feb 6, 2013

Barbara J. Christy, of Monrovia, MD, passed away peacefully February 6, 2013, at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on March 5, 1931, in Washington, D.C., to Joseph McFadden and Emma McFadden (Sherwood).  Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Leo; son, Paul Leo; sister, Betty Highsmith and grandson, David Williams.  Barbara had 13...

Betty Young

Feb 6, 2013

Mrs. Betty Lee Young, 84 of Thurmont, MD., passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Glade Valley Center.  She was the wife of the late Austin L. Young. Born April 9, 1928 in Catoctin Furnace, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Jessie Katherine Reed Stitely. In earlier years Betty worked at the Thurmont Shoe Factory and Claire...

Franklin Lum

Feb 6, 2013

Franklin D. Lum, 80, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.  The love of his life for 56 years, Mary Ann (Gantz) Lum, preceded him in death on Thursday, just one week ago.

Born on November 16, 1932,...

Minerva DeWeese "Sis" "Minnie"

Feb 6, 2013

Minerva I. DeWeese "Sis" "Minnie" of Thurmont, MD passed away on her 93rd birthday Wednesday, February 6, 2013 which was shared with her nephew Louis Haynes.  She was the wife of the late P. Douglas DeWeese who preceded her in death in 1963. Born on February 6, 1920 in Goodwill, WV she was the daughter of the late William and Ida...

Connor Rutledge

Feb 3, 2013

Master Connor Michael Rutledge, 8-year-old son of Brian and Colleen Rutledge of Frederick, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was born on December 30, 2004. Connor was a first grader at Rock Creek School. He loved going to school, riding his tricycle and watching Sponge Bob. Connor loved anything with lights and sounds, and he...

W. Scott Snavely

Feb 2, 2013

William S. "Scott" Snavely, 52, of Keedysville, Maryland, grew his wings on Saturday morning, February 2, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends, at his home.

Born on May 18, 1960, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he is the son of Kathryn A. "Peggy" Markman and her husband Sherwin J. of Rock Hall, Maryland and Gerald H. Snavely...

Ronald "Ronnie" Wood

Feb 1, 2013

In the early morning hours of Friday, February 1st, 2013, Ronald (Ronnie) Lee Wood, 59, departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior. Born on August 31, 1953, in Frederick, MD, Ronnie was the husband of Donna Kephart Wood and son of the late Jonas & Mary Wood--the 8th of eight children. A 1971 graduate of Frederick High...

Raymond Staininger

Feb 1, 2013

Mr. Ray Staininger of Frederick, MD, and formerly of South Dakota and Arizona, passed away on Friday February 1, 2013, at St. Catherine’s Nursing home in Emmitsburg. He was 97 years old. Born in Drumwright, OK on January 27, 1916, he was the son of the late Raymond E. and Louise Staininger of Chamberlain, SD. He is survived by his...

Mary Ann Lum

Jan 31, 2013

Mary Ann (Gantz) Lum, 76, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life while in the company of her loving family on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on May 21, 1936, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Donald Wallace and Esther Kathleen (Winfield) Gantz. Mary Ann was...

Casey Fitzgerald

Jan 30, 2013

Mr. Casey Fitzgerald, 56 of Sabillasville, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 30, 2013.  He was the husband of Renee Chlan Fitzgerald, his wife of 28 years. Born  November 19, 1956 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late  Jerry and Dalene Martin Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald served his country in the U.S. Navy Seabees.  He was employed as an electronic technician.  Casey...

Connie Bowman

Jan 30, 2013

Connie L. (McPherson) Bowman, 69, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 30, 2013 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on January 3, 1944, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline (Stevens) McPherson.

Connie worked at various restaurants as a cook.

She is...

Jacqueline Rihard

Jan 29, 2013

Jacqueline Rosina (Drake) Rihard, 80, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed suddenly at her home on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.

Born on July 21, 1932, in Keedysville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Louis and Atha G. (Norris) Drake.  Her husband, MSgt Carl W. Rihard, USAF, Ret., preceded her in death on July 4, 2007.

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Rev. Jeddie DeFries

Jan 28, 2013

Rev. Jeddie DeFries, 80, of Ijamsville, went home to be with the Lord at Shady Grove Hospital on January 28, 2013 after a brief illness. Born in Portsmouth, VA he was the son of the late Jeddie Gilbert DeFries, Sr. and Agnes Guy DeFries.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lorraine; his two sons Steven DeFries, of Ijamsville...

Barbara Kirk

Jan 28, 2013

Barbara Sue Kirk  46, of Frederick, passed away suddenly in her sleep on  January 28, 2013 at her home. She was the wife of Robert E. Kirk. Born on February 3, 1966 in Frederick she was the daughter of Jocelyn Shorrow Wetzel of Frederick and the late Donald LeRoy Wetzel. Also surviving are her children Maranda E. Kirk, Casandra L. Dougherty and...

Betty Miskell

Jan 28, 2013

Mrs. Betty Lou Miskell, 73, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away  Monday,  January 28, 2013 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born September 4, 1939 in Lucketts, Virginia, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Laura J. Seymore Spurlock. Mrs. Miskell  was an active member of Gracehan Moravian Church where she served on the Caring Team, sang in the  choir, and participated in Women's Fellowship.  ...

Robert Hurt, Sr.

Jan 27, 2013

Mr. Robert J. "Bob" Hurt, Sr., 51, of Marion Station, MD and formerly of Frederick, MDdied unexpectedly on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at his home. He was the husband of Rhonda Hurt. They were married for 30 years. Born October 28, 1961 in Frederick, he was the son of Mildred Hurt Welty of Jefferson, MD and the late Benjamin Franklin...