Obituaries

Feb 23, 2012

Frances Catherine (Grimm) Daugherty, 85, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on February 14, 1927 in Trego, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Luther Olin and Fannie Sophia (Gloss) Grimm. Her husband, Ernest F. "Doc" Daugherty, preceded her in death in...

Feb 21, 2012

Amaya Jean Seraton, 8, became the most exquisite angel on February 21st 2012. While Amaya left this world  unexpectedly, she was surrounded by those who love her as she made her way to heaven. Amaya was a special and wonderfully loving girl. She was generous with her hugs, much to her baby sister's  chagrin. Nonetheless, she was a tremendous big sister to...

Feb 21, 2012

John Thomas Pitts, 54, of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away at his home on February 21, 2012. Born on May 1, 1957 at Ft. Bragg, NC to Marian and the late Thomas v. Pitts. In addition to his mother he is survived by one sister Donna Goggin (William) of Merced, CA and nieces Regina Schanning (James) of Sacramento, CA and...

Feb 21, 2012

Mr. Billy Andrew Jackson, 83, of New Market, MD., passed away February 21, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife Doris Jackson, son Gary William Jackson,  two daughters  Linda Hansen of N.J. and Barbara Oese of S.C., and eight grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd., Mt. Airy, Md. on  Tuesday, February 28, from...

Feb 21, 2012

Gladys "Sis" V. Krum On Tuesday, February 21, 2012 of Rockville, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur E. Krum, Jr.  She is survived by her three children Arthur Krum, III (Stephanie), Patricia Ginalick (Matt) and Leslie Ann Ba (Papis); grandchildren Heather Dowgos, Amy McClellan, Patrick Godwin, Arthur Krum IV, Heidi Cooper, Jonathan Krum, Virginia Diaz, Luke Walker and Andrew Afoakwah; great-grandchildren...

Feb 21, 2012

Mrs. Mary Lou Mohler, 56, of Rocky Ridge, MD., passed away at her home on  Tuesday, February 21, 2012.  She was the wife of Robert E. Mohler, Sr. Born April 29, 1955 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lester Lamar Poole, Sr. and Betty Ann Burrier. Mary Lou loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. In...

Feb 20, 2012

Stephen Frederick Schumacher, age 48, of Lyons, CO and formerly of Thurmont, MD died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, February 20th in Boulder, CO.  Born on September 22, 1963 in Frederick, MD, Mr. Schumacher was the son of Clara Stull Schumacher of Thurmont, MD and the late Frederick G. Schumacher.  Besides his mother, Mr. Schumacher is survived by his wife of seven...

Feb 20, 2012

Mrs. Phoebe Morgan Rice, 68, of Frederick, MD passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Rice. Born October 27, 1943 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Lillian Miller Morgan. Phoebe was a graduate of Frederick High School and prior to her retirement she worked...

Feb 20, 2012

Mrs. Jean “Jeannie” Maxine Class, 79 of Frederick passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2012. Born April 4, 1932 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of the late Austin Gordon Shuff and Paupa Gue Shuff Weddle and the step daughter of the late Robert E. Weddle, Sr. Jeannie graduated from Frederick High School in 1950 and then attended...

Feb 20, 2012

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Smith, 76 of Middletown, MD passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012. She was the wife of the late Donald Smith. Born June 2, 1935 in Elm, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late J. Melvin and Jennie Chambers. She was a member of the New Jersey Lighthouse Society and Volunteered with them also. She...

Feb 20, 2012

Mrs. Ernestine Joan "Tina"Grogg, 68, of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012, at her residence. She was the wife of Charles E. Grogg, Jr, her husband of 47 years. Born on April 24, 1943, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Horace Kermit and Kathryn Fitchett Hancock. Tina was a 1961 graduate of Wheaton...

Feb 19, 2012

Ms. Allison Soojung Burkett, 26 of Mt. Airy, died on Sunday February 19, 2012. She was born on October 17, 1985 in Pusan, Korea, she was the daughter of William Paul and Mary Jo Strong Burkett of Mt. Airy. She was a member of  St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Poplar Springs, Mt. Airy, She was a loving mother and homemaker. In...

Feb 18, 2012

Woodrow "Woody" W. Painter,  78 of Boonsboro, Maryland, and formerly of Poolesville, Maryland, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Meritus Medical Center near Hagerstown. Born on March 4, 1933 in Poolesville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Addison L. and Mabel L. (Hunter) Painter. He was of the...

Feb 17, 2012

Mrs. Debra Ann Hall, 51, of  Walkersville, MD., passed away suddenly on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the University of Maryland Hospital.   She was the wife of Bill A. Hall, Jr. Born April 16, 1960 in Dallas, TX, she was the daughter of James F. Scroggins of Gun Barrell, TX and the late Iva N. Ballow Scroggins. Mrs. Hall loved spending...

Feb 17, 2012

Arthur C. Baker, 88, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed away from this life on Friday morning, February 17, 2012 at the Meritus Medical Center near Hagerstown. Born on December 21, 1923, in Benevola, Maryland, he was the son of the late Frederick L. and Clemmie E. (Smith) Baker. Arthur was a member of the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Feb 16, 2012

Glenda R. (Akers) Klosterman, 72, of Rohrersville, Maryland, and formerly of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully from this life on Thursday, February 16, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Born on June 14, 1939, in Artemas, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Gladys (Wigfield) Akers. Glenda worked as a bookkeeper for the...

Feb 13, 2012

Mr. Robert Harrison Payne III, 40, of Frederick, died on Monday, February 13, 2012 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife of six years Maria (Neve) Payne. Born on January 19, 1972 in Washington, DC he was the beloved son of Robert Harrison Payne, Jr and Angelmarie (Smith) Payne of Huntingtown, MD. Mr. Payne was a founder...

Feb 13, 2012

Mr. Earl Combs Harrell, 71 of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012 at the Frederick  Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Jo Ann Harrell. They were married for 47 years. Born August 29, 1940 in Wilson, North Carolina he was the son of the late Johnny and Hattie Harrell. Earl was a member of People’s Baptist Church....

Feb 13, 2012

Robert L. Castle, Sr., 80, of Mapleville Road in Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully from this life on Monday evening, February 13, 2012, surrounded by his loving family in his home. Born on June 22, 1931, in Keedysville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Russell J. and Mamie P. (Smith) Castle.  He was preceded in death by...

Feb 12, 2012

Charles "Bob" W. Martin, 96, of Beaver Creek, Maryland passed away peacefully from this life on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Meritus Medical Center near Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on May 5, 1915, in Mt. Aetna, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Carrie A. (Lung) Martin. Bob was a 1933 graduate of Boonsboro High School...