Obituaries

Jan 24, 2021

Beverly Sweeney, 56, of Thurmont, MD, passed away peacefully (surrounded by family) at her home, due to complications from her ongoing battle with leukemia, on January 24, 2021. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Beverly was the daughter of Robbie and Gerald (Dean) Toms. Beverly was an “Air Force Brat” and got to see much of the world in her early...

Jan 24, 2021

Eleanora (Katie) Poffenberger, 100, of  Sharpsburg, MD, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, MD.

Born on January 10, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Claude G. Eccard and Bernice Susan (Ridenour) Eccard.

Katie is survived by her son, James C. T. Poffenberger and his wife Patricia; a sister,...

Jan 23, 2021

Barbara Kallaugher died on January 23, aged 93.

Barbara was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1927, the eldest of six children of Evelyn Dolan, a Boston native, and William Alphonse Flynn, a native of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia.

She had fond memories of living as a small child in Boston with her French-Canadian...

Jan 23, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Jan 23, 2021

Gary Leslie Hicks died on January 23, 2021 just as he had lived-- full of courageous faith and surrounded by his family. Loving husband, father, grandfather, pastor and friend to many, his life’s passion was to share Jesus’ love with as many people as he possibly could.

Born March 8, 1954 in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada as...

Jan 23, 2021

James Lawrence Lowe, 77, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

He was born on April 7, 1943. James was loving husband of Sandra K Lowe, his wife of 56 years.

James was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the masonry trade. He was...

Jan 23, 2021

Nancy S. Virts, age 79, went home to be with her Lord, daughters by her side, on Saturday, January 23, 2021.  Born November 4, 1941, Nancy was married to the late Gary M. Virts for 40 years and was the daughter of the late James and Freda Shriver.

Nancy was a founding member of Faith Baptist Church...

Jan 23, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 22, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 22, 2021

Romualdas "Ray" Kestutis Gruodis, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 87.

Ray was born in 1933 in Kaunas, Lithuania, and immigrated with his father, mother, and two brothers to the United States when he was 16 years old. He studied physics at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island,...

Jan 22, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 22, 2021

Thomas Harry Owens (Tom), 93, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on January 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by close family.

Because of the current pandemic restrictions put in place by the State of Maryland, only a very small, private celebration of life service can be held. Once restrictions have been lifted, the family will announce a...

Jan 21, 2021

HELEN LOUISE LEE was born on December 3, 1924, to the late John O. and Vallie Diggs Lee.  She was one of nine children, a native of Frederick County.  She spent most of her life in Hope Hill, MD, where she was born, raised and educated.  Helen entered into her eternal rest on January 21, 2021; Helen was 96...

Jan 21, 2021

Bernard Joseph Fink Sr., 97, a lifetime resident of Thurmont, passed away on January 21, 2021 at his home with his son by his side. He was the husband of the late Mary Ellen Fink, whom passed away on March 12, 2000. Born on May 1, 1923 in Thurmont, he was the son of the late Clarence Joseph Fink...

Jan 21, 2021

Janet Mae Morgan, 77, of Keedysville, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home.

Born on April 2, 1943, in Hecla, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Mitchell and Pearl R. Zellers. She is survived by her husband, Keith L. Morgan, of 54 years. She was...

Jan 21, 2021

Janet S. Hanson, 74, of Frederick died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Kline Hospice House.

Born April 13, 1946 in Patterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Shovlowsky and Barbara (Trojan) Shovlowsky.

Janet loved her family, especially her grandchildren and keeping up with all their activities. She held a special fondness for...

Jan 20, 2021

Alma Ruth "Nancy"  Crampton, 72, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Born on January 18, 1949, in Caretta, West Virginia. She was a proud coal miner's daughter of the late James Clarence Jenkins and Georgia Lee (Tipton) Jenkins.

Nancy retired from federal service after 31 years and...

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy L. (DeDe) Young, 91, of Frederick, MD died Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Karl A. Young.

Born April 20, 1929 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late John G. Forsyth and Dorothy Miller.

DeDe was raised in Mt. Rainier, Maryland and was a graduate of...

Jan 20, 2021

Evelyn Irene Moore, 85, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was the wife of U. Wendric Moore, Jr.  They were married on March 26, 1953, and would have celebrated 68 years of marriage this March.  Born on August 6, 1935, in Browningsville, MD, she was the daughter of John H....

Jan 20, 2021

Louise Rose Creedon, 88, of Frederick, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Born on December 28, 1932, in South Waverly, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Luigi  Marcuzzi and Mary (Garfield) Marcuzzi.

She graduated from Waverly Senior High School in 1950, she was class president.

She...