Obituaries

Sep 1, 2011

Mr. Robert W. “Bob” Palmer, 83, of Thurmont, MD., passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of Margaret Hecker Palmer, his wife of 52 years.

Born October 27, 1927 in Greencastle, PA, he was the son of the late Robert I. and Catherine...

Sep 1, 2011

Mae Retha Maxine Saunders Rippeon died September 1, 2011. She was born July 2, 1935 in Norman Park, GA, the daughter of the late James W. and Lola M. Williams Saunders. She is survived by her husband Vernon Robert Rippeon and two stepchildren, Vernon Richard Rippeon and his wife, Teresa of Westminster, MD and Katherine V....

Sep 1, 2011

Donald Lee Coe, 67, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on January 25, 1944 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Vincent Spiker and Catherine (Beahm) Coe. He was a 1962 graduate of Boonsboro High School. Donald was a lifelong dairy farmer in...

Aug 31, 2011

Paul Hamilton Raines, Sr., age 77, died August 31 at home surrounded by family. He was born July 10, 1934, in Mt. Airy, MD to the late Cephas A. and Ethel S. Raines. He was happily married for 49 years to Patricia A. Wrightson Raines. Surviving in addition to his wife are his seven children: Paul H. Raines, Jr., of McConnellsburg, PA, Debra...

Aug 30, 2011

Julia May (Phillips) Green, 97, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life to the next on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Reeders Memorial Home in Boonsboro. Born on December 2, 1913 in Yarrowsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Earl Bowman and Flora Virginia (Shawen) Phillips.  Her husband, Harold Perry Green, preceded her in death on October...

Aug 30, 2011

Frances W. Graham, 91, of Mt. Airy, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at Lorien, Mt. Airy.

Born September 15, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Lippold. She was the wife of the late Guilford R. White and the late D. Douglas Graham. Her only surviving sister is Doris K. Burns....

Aug 29, 2011

Died suddenly August 29, 2011 ( after nearly recovering from her latest illness ), Myra Jeanne Wilson aged 94; born November 29, 1916. She attributed her longevity to staying away from Doctors and Hospitals as a patient; as much as possible. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; she was predeceased by her Father Charles ( who...

Aug 29, 2011

Master Karsin Raine Valentine, 3, of Thurmont, MD., died suddenly Monday, August 29, 2011.

Karsin was born on August 30, 2007 in Frederick, MD, and was the son of Mark and Jessica Troxell Valentine.

Karsin was a very loving little boy who liked to wink at everyone. He loved spending time with...

Aug 29, 2011

Mr. Edward J. “Eddie” Taylor, 90, of Frederick , died on Monday August 29, 2011 , at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center , Frederick .

Born on December 12, 1920 , in Bridgeport Connecticut , he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Isabelle Theresa Burn Taylor.

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Aug 27, 2011

Phyllis P. (Alderton) Rohrer, 88, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed peacefully  from this life to the next on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at her home surrounded  by her family.

Born on June 29, 1923, in Berkeley County, West Virginia she was the daughter  of the late Edward and Gladys (Mongan) Alderton. Phyllis was preceded in death  by her husband, Willard "Skip" L....

Aug 27, 2011

Mr. Felipe Moises Alfonso, 86, of Frederick died on Saturday, August 27,  2011 at Kline Hospice House, Mt. Airy. He was husband of the late Marta Vior Alfonso who died in 2005. Born on September 4, 1924, in Havana, Cuba, he was the son of the late Pedro and Cipriana Gomez Alfonso. He was a mechanical designer for Bechtel....

Aug 26, 2011

Mr. Charles Drainie Watson, 71, of Millsboro, DE passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 in Frederick, MD.

Born March 17, 1940 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Drainie Bergan and Mildred Viesman Watson. He is preceded in death by his son Dave Watson and great-granddaughter Riley Ann. Surviving...

Aug 26, 2011

Miss. Valerie L. Krieger, 22, of Monrovia, MD., passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 26, 2011, at her home. Born on August 14, 1989 in Rockville, MD, she was the daughter of James and Judith Peschka Krieger of Monrovia. In addition to her parents she is survived by her grandmothers, Marie Krieger and Margaret Peschka. Great Aunt, Caroline Bundick, Great...

Aug 25, 2011

Mrs. Alice Montanez, 55, of Frederick, MD., passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Georgetown University Hospital. She was the wife of Justo “Monti” Montanez.

Born February 4, 1956 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of Carlos and Alacia Zayas of Puerto Rico.

Mrs. Montanez enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Aug 24, 2011

Mr. John Somerville Snyder, Jr. 71 of Monrovia, Maryland died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 24, 2011. He was the husband of Carol Boeckmann Snyder.

Born July 10, 1940 in Bayshore, New York he was the son of the late John Somerville Snyder and Sophia Smith Snyder.

Mr. Snyder graduated with a Master’s in...

Aug 23, 2011

Mrs. Anna Mary May, 77, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Arthur May.

Born July 19, 1934 in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Fogle Miss.

Aug 22, 2011

Mr. Edward Lee Brandenburg, 69, of Frederick , died on Monday August 22, 2011 at his home. He was the companion of Robin E. Clingan.

Born on November 26, 1941 in Frederick , he was the son of the late Rufus and Anna Margaret Werking Brandenburg .

He worked as an Engineering...

Aug 22, 2011

Mr. George “ Kirby “ Carroll, 68, of Frederick, died on Monday, August 22 nd , 2011

Born on January 25 th , 1943 in Frederick, he was a son of the late Melvin and Naomi ( Carroll ) Carroll. Mr. Carroll previously operated his own business in the Frederick area. He was an avid...

Aug 22, 2011

Mr. John S. White, 57 of Colora, Maryland formerly of Frederick passed away Monday, August 22, 2011 at his home. He was born December 7, 1953 in Washington, DC. He served in the United States Air Force from 1974-1975. He formerly attended the Mt. Zion A.M.E Church. He was employed with the US Government. He is survived by his brother,...

Aug 22, 2011

Stanley L. Remsburg was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 22, 2011. He died peacefully at his home in Jefferson. He was the husband of Darlene Manning for 48 years.

Born October 8, 1940 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Clayton and Louise Remsburg.

Stanley was a member...