Norman Joseph Himes (Joe) died unexpectedly in his home on Monday, January 21, 2019.  Born March 25, 1931 in Lander, MD, he was the son of the late Norman and Hazel Himes.  Joe graduated from Frederick High School in 1948 where he played football and baseball. He went to work for ACME Market which was his lifelong career. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1952 as a selective service volunteer draft where he served until 1960.  He was a lifelong member of the...

Donald Leo Rohr, Jr., 82, of New Market, MD, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019, after a long illness. Born October 24, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, Mr. Rohr was the son of the late Donald Leo Rohr, Sr. and Rose Gertrude (Maguire) Rohr. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Gordon Rohr. Don is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bonnie Lee Marie (Blasco) Rohr; his children, Andrea Smith; Greg Rohr, and wife Susan; and Chris Rohr, and wife Peggy; his grandchildren, Maria Smith, and...

James Franklin "Bub" Shores, 90, of Jefferson, passed from this life on January 20, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Shirley A. Shores for 49 years. Born on May 25, in Taylorstown, VA, he was the son of Clyde Shores and Lettie (Hammond) Shores. He was a resident for most of his life in Point of Rocks, where he attended Point of Rock Elementary School, and graduated from Frederick High School in 1945. He then enlisted in the US Navy serving on the USS...

Mr. Lance Hart Heiner, 71, of Walkersville died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was the husband of Michele K. Heiner for 45 years. Born February 24, 1947 in California, PA, he was the son of the late Vaughn R. Heiner and Ruth (Hartman) Heiner.  He received his Bachelor's degree from California University of Pennsylvania, and his Master's of Education degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was also a member of Sigma Tau Gamma.  Mr. Heiner...

Sandra Irene Abbott, 74, of Germantown, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital in Germantown, MD Born on February 9, 1944, in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late John Edward Henrikson and Dagny Irene (Johansson) Henrikson, she lost her mother at the age of 4 and was raised by her maternal aunt, Valborg Peterson.  She was a great humanitarian with a passion for animals.   Sandra was a great mother and...

Walter C. Hyvarinen, Jr., 61, of Keedysville, passed from this life on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. He was the loving husband of Roseann Hyvarinen for 34 years.  Born on August 12, 1957, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of Walter C. and Eila Hyvarinen, Sr. and Joan (Crum) Glenn and the late James R. Glenn, Sr.  A carpenter by trade, Walter was also employed at CertainTeed for 25 years and a member of the Local D 533 Boilermakers...

Kathy May Hopkins, 66, of Mt. Airy, MD went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.   She was born April 1, 1952 in Olney, MD to Herbert and Violet Hopkins.  Kathy was a beautiful soul with a sweet heart.  She would do anything for anyone.   Kathy was raised in Woodbine and graduated from Glenelg High School in 1970.  She earned an Associates of Arts degree from Howard Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercer University in...

Patricia (Pat) Dibble Schrecongost, 92, passed peacefully in Frederick, Maryland at Buckingham’s Choice on January 17, 2018.   Born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Lester C. and Dorothy N. Dibble, Pat is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband John Robert Schrecongost, and their son, Brian.  She is survived by her sisters Dorlese Watkins of Boston, MA and Diana Bishop of Cary, NC, her eight children, Barbara Bell, Bob Schrecongost, Becky Madine, Bill Schrecongost,...

Loretta Jane Baker Stotelmyer, 83, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. Stotelmyer. Born on January 14, 1936, in she was the daughter of Wilbur Woodrow Baker and Mary Roxanna (Stine) Baker. Loretta was a 1953 graduate of Boonsboro High School and Hagerstown Business College 1974. During her career she worked at the Crop office in Hagerstown, Soil Conservation...

Clyde Nevin Stotler,Sr. ,79, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Norma O. Stotler for 57 years. Born on August 5 1939, in Keedysville, he was the son of the late Charles L., Sr. and Anna Mary (Rudisill) Stotler . Clyde was employed for 35 years with Lonestar Cement Co. in Hagerstown prior to his retirement in 2001. He loved horses, metal detecting and hunting. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and great-grandfather...