Obituaries

Feb 12, 2012

Jerry W. “Unk” Dorsey Sr., 66, of Frederick died on Sunday February 12, 2012 at Northampton Manor Nursing Home, Frederick. Born on January 5, 1946 in Frederick he was the son of the late Frank Albert and Gladys Biggus Dorsey. Surviving are two children; Jerry W. Dorsey Jr., and his wife Tammy of Frederick and Kimberley Ann Dorsey of Frederick....

Feb 11, 2012

John Joseph Nordhoff, 84, died peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, Maryland. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 22 at 2:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, Texas. John is survived by his sister Marijo Pennington. He also is survived by children: Dennis Antonio, John Irvin Nordhoff, Wanda...

Feb 10, 2012

Mrs. Shirley A. Derrenbacher, 79 of Frederick, MD passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late Edward B. Derrenbacher. Born July 28, 1932 in Catonsville, MD she was the daughter of the late Roy K. and Erna Dimling Schwartz.  She moved to Johnsville, MD in 1942 where she enjoyed life on the...

Feb 10, 2012

Thank You from the Family of Bob Smith The family of Robert E. (Bob) Smith wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of loving kindness extended to the family at Bob’s passing on January 18, 2012. Bob’s family thanks everyone for their prayers, hospital visits and Glade Valley Center visits, on line condolences,  cards, flowers, food, donations to...

Feb 9, 2012

Miss Tamara “Tammy” M. Eisenhart, 27, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, February  9, 2012 at her home. She was born June 6, 1984 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of Fred L., Jr. and Peggy Foley Eisenhart. Tammy was a graduate of Thomas John High School, class of 2002 and received her associates degree, with...

Feb 7, 2012

After a courageous battle of pancreatic cancer Mrs. Deborah Kay Weddle, 59, of Walkersville passed through her family’s arms and into the hands of the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 during her last few days at the Hospice House in Mt. Airy. Deborah was the wife of Kevin W. Weddle. Born September 14, 1952 in Frederick County she was...

Feb 7, 2012

Irma Mae "Towie" Vallaster joined her heavenly family and friends on February 7, 2012.  Irma was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1919 to Robert and Emma Shewell.  She married Richard Valllaster in 1942 and was the proud mother of three daughters and one son.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard, three brothers, her daughter, Judith, and...

Feb 7, 2012

Richard C. Meighen, 55, of Boonsboro, Maryland, and formerly of Severn, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the University of Maryland Medical Center following complications from a Bone Marrow Transplant.

Born May 28, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Clayton Frank and Vivian Jesse (McCracken) Meighen.

Feb 6, 2012

Bernard Marion Shankle passed on Monday, February 6, 2012. Born on August 12, 1922, in Yellow Spring, he was the son of the late Dennis Merhl Shankle and Sadie Rice Shankle and the step-son of Marguerite Foland Shankle Bernie served in the US Army in World War II and Korea. As a young man he worked at Knott & Geisbert...

Feb 6, 2012

W. Lee "Mike" Gosnell, 97, of Ravenwood Lutheran Village and formerly of Trego, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Ravenwood Lutheran Village. Born May 5, 1914 in Brunswick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Anna Mae (Anderson) Gosnell.  His wife of 71 years, Huldah Catherine (Easton) Gosnell, preceded him in...

Feb 3, 2012

Mr. John Demos Caiopoulos, 44, of Frederick, MD., passed away suddenly, Friday, February 3, 2012 at home.  He was the husband of Nicole Caiopoulos. Born December 18, 1967 in Washington, D. C., he was the son of James and Bonnie Feitelson Caiopoulos. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sisters Tina Klinger Knapp and husband Bob...

Feb 2, 2012

Leon Norris "Pappy" Slifer, 89, of Lakin Avenue in Boonsboro, passed from this life on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on November 19, 1922, he was the son of the late Clarence Elmer and Lulu Edith (Norris) Slifer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie E. (Fling) Slifer...

Feb 1, 2012

In Lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions be made to: Alzheimers Association Western Maryland Chapter 108 Byte Driver, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21702

Feb 1, 2012

Mr. David Edward King, Sr., 87, of Frederick, MD., passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Angela King,  his first wife Carolyn King and second wife Agnes King. Born June 14, 1924 in Wilmington, North Carolina, he was the son of John U. and Hazel Dushan  King. Mr. King served his...

Jan 31, 2012

Mrs. Hallie K. Boone, 87, of Mt. Airy died on Tuesday January 31, 2012 at the Dove Hospice House,Westminster. She was the wife of the late Carroll Frederick Boone. She was born on June 15, 1924 in Frederick County, She was the daughter of the late Harry Esworthy  and Olivia Rebecca (Bohn) Wilson. Surviving are her daughters, Carol Robertson of Frederick,...

Jan 30, 2012

Mr. Robert Franklin Cribbs, 93, of Jefferson, Md passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at Copper Ridge Assisted Living.  He was the husband of the late Ruth Elaine "Miller" Cribbs. Born June 7, 1918 in Reuloc, PA he was the son of the late Floyd and Estelle Gray Cribbs. Mr. Cirbbs proudly served his country as a CPO for 20 years...

Jan 29, 2012

Mrs. Frances J. Wood, 90, died on January 29, 2012, at Homewood at Crumland Farms. Born on January 12, 1922 in Shelby, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Vera Jolley. Frances attended Gardiner Webb College. She married the late Robert F. Wood, Sr. in 1943. They lived in College Park, Maryland before moving to Frederick...

Jan 29, 2012

Mrs. Alma Geneva Clay, 84 of New Market, Maryland died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Glade Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Walkersville. She was the loving wife of Albert S. Clay, her husband of 64 years. Born February 18, 1927 in Max Meadows, VA she was the daughter of the late Cephas A. and Ethel S. Raines. She...

Jan 28, 2012

Ms. Leslie Ann Reese, 56 a longtime resident of Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center passed away on Saturday January 28, 2012 at Citizens. She was the wife of the late Thomas Lamberti. Born November 8, 1955 in Bethesda, MD., she was the daughter of Rosalie Smith Reese of Frederick. In addition to her mother she is survived by her siblings,...

Jan 28, 2012

Mrs. Ellen May Kennedy, 88, of Frederick, MD passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kennedy. Born September 1, 1923 in New Market, MD she was the daughter of the late Myrtlen and Susan Cecil Sheets. Mrs. Kennedy was a 1940 graduate of Frederick High School and...