Obituaries

M. Anne (Mitchell) Bright

Jan 3, 2013

M. Anne (Mitchell) Bright, 73, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on August 31, 1939, in Highland County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Vadin and Cleda Mitchell.  Her husband, Jack D. Bright, preceded her in death in 1987. Anne was a...

James "Jim" Miller, Jr.

Jan 3, 2013

Mr. James “Jim” C. Miller, Jr., 53 of Thurmont, MD went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 3, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Diana Miller, his wife of 25 years. Born January 1, 1960 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Mary Ellen Eiler Miller of Thurmont and...

Dorothy "Dottie" Bettinger

Jan 3, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy “Dottie” Brayton Bettinger passed peacefully at Buckingham’s Choice in the loving arms of her family on January 3, 2013.  Born April 22, 1918 in Little Falls, New York, Dottie was the daughter of Silas and Bessie Barnes Brayton.  She was the wife of Herbert C. Bettinger. Dottie graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York in 1941.  She taught Home Economics...

Robert Howard

Jan 3, 2013

Mr. Robert W. Howard, 71 of Taneytown, MD went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2013 at his home. He was the husband of Ann Howard, his loving wife of 51 years. Born July 7, 1941 he was the son of the late William G. Howard and Thelma Mae Studds Howard. Robert owned and operated B&B Video...

Gary Salmons

Jan 2, 2013

Gary F. Salmons, 50, of Missoula Montana, formerly of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Missoula. Born on September 17, 1962, he was the son of the late Fred Salmons and Catherine Snyder Salmons Sweet. Gary was a carpenter, avid outdoorsman and Redskins fan. Surviving are brothers, Fred Salmons Jr. and wife Reba of...

J. Sikorski

Jan 2, 2013

Mrs. J. Margel Sikorski, 88, of Walkersville, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Reeder's Memorial Home in Boonsboro. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Sikorski, who predeceased her in 2000. Born August 24, 1924 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Carrie Pottorff. She is survived by four children, Diana (Dini) C....

Rhea Smith Stup

Jan 2, 2013

Rhea Marie (Bowman) Smith Stup, 89,  of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on November 25, 1923, at Bowman's Mill in Leitersburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Nelson and Olive Catherine (Schilling) Bowman.  She was preceded in death by...

Raymond Waskowski

Jan 2, 2013

Mr. Raymond Waskowski, 90, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital.    He was the beloved husband of Carol Hortage Waskowski for 65 years. Born October 23, 1922, in North Tonawanda, New York, he was the son of the late John and Helen Labiak  Waskowski. Ray always enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He...

Charles Tusing

Jan 2, 2013

Charles Leon Tusing, 77, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the Meritus Medical Center.

Born on May 14, 1935, in Trego, Maryland, he was the son of the late Anthony W. and Hyliene B.V. (Hardey) Tusing.

Charles was a 1954 graduate from Boonsboro High School.

He...

Clayton McAfee

Jan 1, 2013

Mr. Clayton Norman McAfee, 79, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away, Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Born January 13, 1933 in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late Clayton Jefferson and Hazel Wolf McAfee. Mr. McAfee was a member of Weller United Methodist Church in Thurmont.  He served his Country in the U. S....

Molly Marshall

Jan 1, 2013

Molly Elizabeth (Ward) Marshall, age 86, a resident of Falling Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and of the Pentecostal faith, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

Molly attended services in The Chapel at Falling Springs Center and was a long time resident of Mt. Briar and the...

Genevieve Grove

Jan 1, 2013

Ms. Genevieve Mary Grove "Genny" of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on New Years Day, 2013. She was 80 years old. She was the loving mother of three daughters, Maya Murray and husband Glenn of Thurmont, Pamela Weinberg and husband Rand of Urbana, and Cheryl Young and husband Jeff of Keedysville. Surviving in addition to her daughters...

John Bennett

Jan 1, 2013

Mr. John E. Bennett, 65, of Sykesville, MD passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at his home.  He was the husband of Lynne C. Bennett. Born on October 13, 1947 in Savannah, GA he was the son of the late John Cecil and Ruby Bryant Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a graduate of Jenkens High School in Savannah, GA, and also attended...

Maxine Lawson

Dec 31, 2012

Mrs. Maxine A. Lawson of 3685 Woodcock Drive, Hephzibah, GA (formerly of Williamsport, MD) entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 31, 2012 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Ft. Gordon. Born on August 3, 1941 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Turner and Marion Tyler Turner. Mrs. Lawson retired from AAFES Gate 5 Express at...

Jules Billard

Dec 31, 2012

Jules B. Billard, 97, former Senior Editor of the National Geographic, died December 31 in his apartment in The Meadows, Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick Maryland. He was a long-time Bethesda resident before moving to Thurmont and then Frederick. Mr. Billard was a Renaissance man. He was a journalist, photographer, round dance instructor, author, wood worker, needlepoint designer, thespian,...

Inez Athey

Dec 31, 2012

Mrs. Inez Louise Athey, 87, of Thurmont, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, December 31, 2012.  She was the loving wife of Edward F. Athey for 67 years. Born August 24, 1925 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Anna Kraft. Early in her life she was a performer for the USO during WWII.  After...

Wayne Edwards

Dec 31, 2012

Wayne Michael Edwards of Frederick, departed this world on Monday, December 31, 2012 at home.  Born September 11, 1959, Wayne was the son of Mr. James H. Edwards, Jr., and the late Mary L. Jackson. Wayne graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High School iln 1977 and served with both the U. S. Army and the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged.  After...

Wayne Davis

Dec 31, 2012

Mr. Wayne Edward Davis, 58 of Middletown, Maryland passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at his home. He was the husband of the late Sharon Lynn Davis who passed away in 2009. Born October 28, 1954 he was the son of Charles Davis of Frederick and the late Doris Veirtz Davis who passed away 27 days ago. He was...

George Lyles

Dec 31, 2012

Lyles, George. One  George W. "Billy" Lyles 66, of Poolesville, passed away on  December 31, 2012. He was the father of Darryl Thomas of Poolsville. Grandfather of Jerica Wilson and Courtney Smith. Brother Howard B. Lyles Jr and wife Mary. He is also survived by a large extended family, friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his daughter Quanita...

Phyllis (Miller) Scuffins

Dec 30, 2012

Phyllis F. (Miller) Scuffins, 84, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 30, 2012 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 6, 1928, in Williamsport, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Irene (Cunningham) Miller.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey...