Obituaries

Apr 3, 2012

Wayne Charles McGlone, 53, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on April 3, 2012.  He was a loving husband of Irene McGlone, his wife of 19 years, and a devoted father of Gabriella McGlone, 11. Born August 19, 1958 in Baltimore, he was the son of Eileen Byrd Hill and step-father, Lundy Hill, and the late...

Apr 1, 2012

Mrs. Martha Louise Sigler Miller of Walkersville, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012.  She was the wife of Charles F. Miller for 69 years. Born April 2, 1921 in Bloomfield, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry Luther and Caroline Fredericka Hemp Sigler. Mrs. Miller was a crossing guard for ten years at the Walkersville Elementary School and secretary...

Apr 1, 2012

Mr. Eldon Hall, 92,  of  Frederick, MD passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Hildegard Hall for 68 years. Born December 29, 1919 in Tiffin, OH he was the son of the late William and Anna Fruth Hall. Mr. Hall received his BS in Science from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, OH, an Engineering degree...

Mar 31, 2012

Mrs. Peggy Lou Wolfe Burrier Pere, 78, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away at the Frederick Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 31.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Pere and her first husband, the late John A. Burrier. Born  May 10, 1933 in Frederick, MD., she was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Pauline Mae Cole Wolfe. Mrs. Pere...

Mar 30, 2012

Louise A. Zimmerman, 90, a long time resident of Walkersville, Md. passed away on March 30, 2012 at the Record Street Home in Frederick, Md. where she received exceptional service during seven years of residency. Born on August 7, 1921, Louise was the daughter of the late Foster and Gail Warrenfeltz. Her husband, Walter L. Zimmerman predeceased her in 1978....

Mar 30, 2012

OBITUARY OF  : LYNN JEAN MANSEAU Lynn Jean Manseau graced this earth for 53 years, losing her eight-day battle with liver and lung cancer on March 30, 2012, surrounded by family at the Kline Hospice, Mt. Airy, MD. Lynn was born in York, PA on November 16, 1958, to Earl and Donna Manseau, attended the York suburban schools, graduating in 1976.  She...

Mar 30, 2012

Mar 29, 2012

Mrs. Marjorie Lee Jones Smith, well known educator and community leader died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick. She was 103. Marge, as she was affectionately known attended Frostburg State College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She taught 30 years in the Frederick County School System teaching elementary school, primarily 2nd...

Mar 28, 2012

James "Jim" A. Thomas,  81, a resident of Homewood at Williamsport in Williamsport, Maryland and formerly of Westminster, Maryland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Born on October 16, 1930, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Walter G. and Rhea (Cable) Thomas.  Jim was preceded in death by two wives, Mary Lou Thomas...

Mar 28, 2012

JAMES "JIM" EDWARD KIDWELL, 75, OF POWHATAN, V A.DIED ON MARCH 28 AT HOME IN his SLEEP, GOD KNEW THAT HE HAD SUFFERED FOR SO LONG AND CALLED HIM HOME TO REST, BORN SEPT. 28, 1936 IN FREDERICK MD. HE WAS THE SON OF THE LATE WILSON T. AND FRANCES V. KIDWELL. HE SERVED his COUNTRY AS A PARATROOPER IN...

Mar 27, 2012

Mr. Donald Mason Shry, 85, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at St. Catherines Nursing Home.  He was the husband of Thelma Marie Reinert  Shry, his wife of 37 years. Born January 21, 1927 in Poolesville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Nelson and Bessie Mae Fawley Shry. Mr. Shry attended Elmer Wolfe and Taneytown Schools.  He served...

Mar 27, 2012

Joseph Emeric Hannah, 95, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at his home while surrounded by his family. Born September 22, 1916, in Windfall, Indiana, he was the son of the late Howard Harold Hannah and Ethel Louise (Davis) Hannah of Sharpsville, Indiana. He enlisted in the Army, November 3, 1940 and...

Mar 26, 2012

Mrs. Donna DiGuiseppe West, 60, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2012. Born on December 31, 1951 in Royersford, Pennsylvania, she was daughter of Ann Marie DiGuiseppe of Royersford, and the late Mario D. DiGuiseppe. She touched many lives as a dedicated teacher for over 37 years most recently in the Frederick County School System. She is...

Mar 25, 2012

Erinn Heather Devine, 44, of Frederick Street in Hagerstown, passed suddenly from this life on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at her home that she shared with her partner, Michael E. Myers.

Born on August 16, 1967 in Tacoma Park, Maryland, she is survived by her father Robert E. Devine and his companion Norma Danettel of Raleigh, North...

Mar 25, 2012

Robin Lynn Bumbaugh, 45, of Walkersville, MD passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born August 17, 1966 she was the daughter of Judith Durboraw of Hagerstown, MD and the late Franklin D. Mills and the granddaughter of Dolly Peddicord of Walkersville. Robin is a 1984 graduate of Williamsport High School.  She was most known for her radio...

Mar 23, 2012

Mrs. Gertrude "Gertie" A. Brown went home to our Holy Savior with her family by her side on Friday, March 23, 2012, at Northampton Manor Health Care Center, Frederick. Born on April 8, 1921, in Johnstown, PA, she was one of five children to the late Nick Taranto and Rose Bua Taranto She was predeceased by her husband Anthony "Tony"...

Mar 23, 2012

Mr. Richard “Brandy” Taft Brandenburg 76, passed away at Edenton Retirement Community on March 23, 2012. He was the husband of the late Nancy V. Moats Brandenburg who passed away on June 3, 2011. He was the son of the late William Howard Taft and Helen Gertrude Shoemaker Brandenburg. Brandy was born on August 26, 1935 at Frederick Memorial Hospital....

Mar 22, 2012

Mr. Donald Andrew 69, of Thurmont, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his home.  He was the husband of Crystal Stine Andrew, his wife of 27 years. Born August 19, 1942 in Frederick County, Maryland he was the son of the late Clarance and Edith Alexander Andrew. Mr. Andrew was employed in construction most of his life, retiring from W.F....

Mar 19, 2012

Mr. Peter Sawchak, Jr. 77 of Frederick, MD passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife LeNora Sawchak on January 10, 2012. Born June 16, 1934 in Scranton, PA he was the son of the late Peter and Mary Sawchak. Mr. Sawchak was a member of Calvary Assembly...

Mar 19, 2012

Debra “Debbie” Lynn (Rhoderick) Schlegel, 55, of Mount Airy, died on Monday, March 19, 2012 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore.  She was the loving wife of John Schlegel. Born December 27, 1956 in Olney, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Derroll Eugene and Roberta Marjorie (Jack) Rhoderick.  She worked as an Administrative Assistant in a variety of...