Obituaries

Frances G. Boehl

Frances G. Boehl

Sep 8, 2022

 

Frances G. Boehl, 72 , of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at  her residence surrounded by her family.

Born on January 24, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland , she was the daughter of the late William Glen Gore and Virginia Lee Rhodes Gore.

She was the loving wife of Lawrence Boehl, they were...

Barbara Krotchko Mann

Barbara Krotchko Mann

Sep 7, 2022

Barbara Krotchko Mann, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from metastatic cancer. 

 

Barbara was born in 1932. She graduated from Doylestown High School before attending Albert Einstein Medical School in Philadelphia where she earned a degree from their Nursing program.  She developed a small core of friends while there and cherished these women her entire...

Judith A. Phillips

Judith A. Phillips

Sep 7, 2022

 

Judith A. Phillips, 77, of Boonsboro, MD, entered God's eternal care on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD after a brief illness.  Born December 29, 1944 in Brunswick, MD she was the daughter of the late Joseph Lawrence and Clara (Keyser) Himes.  Judy was the loving wife of Gary W. Phillips with whom she...

Fannie Eleanor Ridge

Fannie Eleanor Ridge

Sep 7, 2022

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Fannie Eleanor Misner Ridge (meemaw), of Creagerstown, MD, on September 7, 2022 at her residence.  Fannie was born at home on Mud Cottage Road, Thurmont, on February 10, 1933 to the late Victor Floyd Misner and Ida May (Wolfe) Misner.  She was the loving wife of...

Albert Delmont "Junie" Riffle

Albert Delmont "Junie" Riffle

Sep 7, 2022

 

Albert D. Riffle  "Junie",97, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, MD.  He was the husband of the late Audrey Louise Lewis Riffle. 

Born on August 3, 1925, in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late Albert Johnson and Nellie Gertrude (Moser) Riffle.

Junie...

F. Ridgely "Ridge" Cramer, II

F. Ridgely "Ridge" Cramer, II

Sep 6, 2022

F. Ridgely "Ridge" Cramer, II, 88, of Walkersville, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joyce Cramer, who died in 2006. They were married for 26 years at the time of her passing.

Born on November 7, 1933, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Frank R....

Judith A Sickley

Judith A Sickley

Sep 5, 2022

 

Judith Aldridge Sickley, 86, of Frederick, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Sept. 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

    Born on Dec. 27, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Walter V. Aldridge and Beatrice Sheridan Aldridge. As a youngster she spent many wonderful summers at Wavus Camp For...

Valerie Anne Porter

Valerie Anne Porter

Sep 5, 2022

Valerie Anne Porter, 69, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.She was the wife of David Ross Porter, her husband of 46 years.

Born on December 12, 1952, in England, she was the daughter of the late Merrit B. Holmes and Laura E. Thomas Holmes.

Though she...

David Gary Sherman

David Gary Sherman

Sep 4, 2022

 

David Gary Sherman, 55, of Clarksburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Born on October 16, 1966,in Washington, DC, he was the son of Zella Corrine (Getty) Sherman of Clarksburg and the late Arnold Barry Sherman.

David was employed as an electrician by Provident Electric.  He was a wonderful musician and songwriter.  His stage presence...

Rosemary Ann Hummel

Rosemary Ann Hummel

Sep 4, 2022

Rosemary Ann Hummel, 70, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick.

Born on March 19, 1952, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Virginia M. (Lawson) Wilcom. 

She Graduated from Frederick High School in 1970. Rosemary was a bartender at the Peter Pan Inn...

Sherri Meckes Hoskins

Sherri Meckes Hoskins

Sep 3, 2022

 

On Saturday, the 3rd of September 2022, Sherri Meckes Hoskins finished her journey here, at the age of 47, to be with Our LORD.   She was a devoted Christian, a loving Mother, Wife, and Friend.   

Born April 24, 1975, in Norristown, PA, Sherri was the mother of Charity and Ethan and the wife of Robert Hoskins for...

Beatrice (Bea) Viger

Beatrice (Bea) Viger

Sep 2, 2022

 

Beatrice (Bea) Viger, 83, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Born on March 19, 1939, in Lyster, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Gustave  Gagnon and Gertrude  (Berard) Gagnon.

She moved to Hyattstown, MD in 1965.  Beatrice earned an Associates Degree from Frederick Community College and pursued a career in...

Carolyn Kay Campbell

Carolyn Kay Campbell

Sep 2, 2022

Carolyn Kay Campbell, 75 of Hagerstown, MD went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2022, at her home.

Born on October 24, 1946, in Waynesboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Glenn C. Stine (died 2010) and Agnes “Peg” E. Rexroad Stine (died 2011). She graduated from Waynesboro Area High School in 1964 and...

George Calvin Pearl, Sr.

George Calvin Pearl, Sr.

Sep 2, 2022

George Calvin Pearl Sr., 89, passed away on September 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at home in Walkersville, Maryland.  Calvin was born on April 22, 1933, to Charles C. Pearl and Genevieve Piper Pearl.  He was the devoted and loving husband to Evelyn L. Plunkert Pearl for 69 years.

Calvin graduated from Frederick High School class of 1951....

Judy Anne Toms

Judy Anne Toms

Aug 31, 2022

 

Judy Anne Toms, 73, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life after battling with ALS on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Born on August 20, 1949, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of Lena Mae (Dieterich) Myers and the late Enos Wayne Myers.

She was the loving wife of Harry "Terry" Toms, her husband of 25 years.

Judy worked...

Elaine Mae Castine

Elaine Mae Castine

Aug 31, 2022

Elaine Mae (Behe) Castine, “G,” was born in Johnstown, PA., on December 16, 1934 to Anna Marie Albus Behe and John Behe. On August 31, 2022, surrounded by family, with Motown playing quietly in the background, her spirit peacefully freed itself from physical pain and exited via an open window.She is survived by her children: Earl R. “Pete” Castine, Jr....

John C. Kegley

John C. Kegley

Aug 31, 2022

John C. Kegley, 78, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on March 19, 1944, in Poolesville, MD, he was the son of the late John C. and Carrie L. (Musser) Kegley. He will be sorely missed by his beloved wife of 55 years, Nancy Culler Kegley.

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Kathy Marie King

Kathy Marie King

Aug 29, 2022

Kathy Marie King, 65, of Romney WV, formerly Myersville MD. and King George VA, passed away from this life Monday August 29, 2022.

Born on March 27, 1957 in Frederick, MD. She was the daughter of the late Elvin and Lorraine Wolfe

Preceded in death by her Brothers Elvin Wolfe Jr. (Pee Wee), Rick Wolfe, Late Husbands John King Sr....

Jack W. Shankle

Jack W. Shankle

Aug 29, 2022

 

Jack W. Shankle, 93, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on February 26, 1929 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Frederick N. Shankle and Anna E. (Fogle) Shankle.

He was the loving husband of Helen Lee Shankle, his wife of 55...

Michael Eugene Shirk

Michael Eugene Shirk

Aug 29, 2022

Michael Shirk, 67, of Mount Airy, MD passed from this life on Monday, August 29, 2022, peacefully at his home in Mount Airy, MD.

Born on May 28, 1955, he was the son of Ella Mae Shirk and the late William O. Shirk, Sr.

He was the loving husband of Dorothy Jenkins.

Mike was an avid fisherman and hunter who...