Obituaries

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...

David Forward

Jan 25, 2013

David "Skip" James Forward 56, of Frederick, passed away on January 25, 2013. He was betrothed to Jamie (Denmark) Rosell. Son of the late James Walter Forward and Jacqueline Nancy Maren Forward, Skip was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 11, 1956 and moved to Maryland in the late 70’s. Skip was an avid outdoorsman who loved hiking with his...

George Miller

Jan 24, 2013

George "Billy" Miller, 71, passed away quietly at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD Thursday, evening January 24, 2013.  Born in Ellicott City, MD the son of the late John R. Miller, Jr. and Anna Marie Miller.  Survived by his wife, Fran Miller, son, Craig, and stepson, Mark; daughters, Lori Abel and Paige Miller.  Deceased brothers, Robert Miller and John Miller.  Also survived...

J. Michael McNeal

Jan 24, 2013

J. Michael McNeal Jr., 59 J. Michael “Big Mike” McNeal, 59, of Middletown, Maryland died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at home surrounded by family and friends. Born,  May 10, 1953, in Arlington County, Virginia, he was the son of Ann C. McNeal and the late Joseph M. McNeal of Frederick, Maryland. Mike was the Manager of the Frederick Division of Griffith...

Francis Dillon, Jr.

Jan 23, 2013

Mr. Francis B. Dillon (affectionately known as Willie), passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013.  He was the beloved husband of the late Edwina M. (Winnie) Dillon to whom he was married for 62 years. He also was preceded in death by their baby daughter, Theresa Louise. Willie was a native Washingtonian born on September 19, 1925 to the late Francis...

Mary Reed

Jan 23, 2013

Mrs. Mary Catherine Murphy Reed, 89 of Frederick, Maryland, died January 23, 2013. Born in Washington, D.C., January 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James Earl Murphy, Sr. and Amy Elizabeth Lawrence and the former wife of the late Paul D. Reed. Mary retired in 1986 from AT&T after 21 years of service. Mary enjoyed reading, crossword...

Helene Crane Spranklin

Jan 21, 2013

Helene F. Crane Spranklin, 87, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, January 21, 2013. Helene was preceded in death by her two husbands, Clarence B. Crane, whom she married on May 12, 1945 and whom preceded her in death in 1982; and Dr. John W. Spranklin, Jr. whom she married in...

Martin Bowers

Jan 21, 2013

Bowers, Martin R. Son of the late Martin H. & Emma (Timmerman) Bowers of Baltimore.  Father of Martin C. Bowers and wife Karen of Germantown.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years Mary Elizabeth (Baker), daughter Anne Bowers Avent, and brother Calvin Bowers.  Grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 3.  Mr. Bowers graduated from Polytechnic High School in Baltimore,...

Roy Gosnell, Jr.

Jan 21, 2013

Roy Roscoe Gosnell Jr., 91, of Walkersville, passed away on  January 21, 2013 at the Vindabona Nursing Home, Braddock Heights. He was the husband of Charlotte "Smith" Gosnell. Born on June 8, 1921 in Frederick he was the son of  the late Roy R. Sr. and Helen Crum Gosnell. Roy was a United States Veteran and served in the U. S. Army...