Obituaries

Dec 5, 2019

Robert Michael “Mike” Foster  was born on January 12, 1939 to the late Frank Russell Foster and Norine Byrl Willis Foster in San Diego, California.  He graduated from Robert A. Millikan High School on June 13, 1957 in Long Beach California.  He attended Long Beach City College then graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University...

Dec 4, 2019

Paul Eugene Gaver, age 95, of Frederick passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Homewood Crumland Farms.  Born October 13, 1924 at home on the farm in Creagerstown, Maryland.  He was the youngest child of the late Franklin Elias and Maude Blickenstaff Gaver.  He was preceded in death by brothers, Franklin, Harold, Joseph and Morris Gaver and sisters, Gladys...

Dec 3, 2019

Raymond Benford Rankin, 96, passed away on December 3, 2019 at Homewood at Crumland Farms, Frederick.  He was the son of the late Alexander Rankin and Clara Crace Probst Rankin.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jane Ross Rankin, who died in 2005.  He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Rankin (Mary Ann); grandson, Christopher...

Dec 3, 2019

Kenneth Tyrone Whaley

On Dec 3, 2019 Kenneth ( Kenny, Ken or Whop) Whaley was called home to be with his his God and join his mother (Marion Harris), Aunt (Vivian Whaley) and his beloved dog “Biggie"

Kenny passed peacefully at home surrounded by the unwavering love of his family.  He always liked to joke...

Dec 2, 2019

After a long fight with dementia, Nancy Gesell Watt, 82, of Mt. Airy, Md. passed away at Carroll Hospice’s Dove House in Westminster, Md. on December 2, 2019. She is survived by a large family, including her loving husband, John; children Jerry Watt, Dean Watt, Craig Watt, Bruce Watt, and Patricia Watt Menjivar, as well as her children’s spouses...

Dec 2, 2019

Mrs. Lelia M. Smith, 86, of Maugansville, MD,went to be with the Lord, on Monday, December 2, 2019.

She was born on May 16, 1933, in Boonsboro, MD, to the late Samuel and Mildred  Flook of Myersville, MD. She was a homemaker and of the Brethren faith.

Lelia is survived by her children; Gary Smith...

Dec 1, 2019

On December 1, 2019 Bruce P. Beaver, “The Beav,” retired his Viking hat after a fearless battle with small cell bladder cancer for his wings to take his final flight to heaven.  Bruce passed peacefully at home hand in hand with his devoted wife, surrounded by his children and their unwavering love for him.

Born in Grand...

Nov 30, 2019

Teresa Annette Barnes, 59, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on November 30, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 26 years to Paul Matthew Barnes, Jr.

Born on March 9, 1960 in Olney, Maryland, she was the daughter of Clyde Eugene and Mabel Bernice (Steelman) Thompson. Teresa worked for many years...

Nov 29, 2019

Rogerlee Millard Upton Grossnickle of Frederick, passed from this life on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He was the husband of 63 years to the late Ann Jeanette "AJ" Grossnickle.  They were married on August 24, 1956.  Born on November 24, 1935 in Petersville, MD. He was the son of the late Daniel R. Grossnickle and...

Nov 28, 2019

Sherley Pauline (Martin) Moss, 82, of Walkersville, MD, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Gainesville, VA.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Lenwood C. Moss.

Born on September 22, 1937 in Keymar, MD, she was the daughter of the late Clayton J. and Sarah...

Nov 28, 2019

Mr. Walter Edward "Buddy" Sharer, 72, of Rocky Ridge died unexpectedly Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his home.

Born July 23, 1947 in Springfield, VA, he was the son of the late Roland Ephram Sharer and Edith Leona (Cook) Sharer.

Buddy worked for many years in refrigeration and cooling and retired from McGlaughin Refrigeration in...

Nov 28, 2019

George Thomas Scott, 89, of Petersville, MD, made his final salute at 2:00 p.m. on November 28, 2019.  Better known as Junie or Scottie to his family and friends was born June 11, 1930, the only child of Lester (Bud) and Katherine (Kitty) Scott.

Following his graduation from Lincoln High School in Frederick MD, he enlisted into...

Nov 28, 2019

With tremendous sadness, the family of Dale Melander Clark, 73, of Urbana, announces her death after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. Dale passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in her home. Dale was born July 13, 1946 to Norman G. and Evelyn Melander in Providence, RI. She is survived by her mother, Evelyn, of Germantown and her...

Nov 27, 2019

Lee Luther Stambaugh, 67, of Thurmont, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 after an extended illness.

Born in Rocky Ridge, MD on January 3, 1952. He was the youngest son of the late Marvin and Mary Catherine (Kay) Stambaugh. He was the husband of Judy Sanders Stambaugh, his wife of 42 years....

Nov 27, 2019

Bruce M. Kitchen, 96, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Village at Robinwood in Hagerstown. Bruce was a resident of Diakon Senior Living since September 2014. His wife of 61 years, Lucille Avis (Smith) Kitchen preceded him in death.

Born on September 24, 1923, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he was...

Nov 27, 2019

William Dennis, 75, of Ijamsville, Maryland, passed away on November 27, 2019 at his home. He was the husband to the late Silvia Pennick Dennis.

Born on August 7, 1944 in Louisiana, he was the son of the late William D and Alma (Jones) Dennis. William worked as a Machinist in the automotive industry for many years....

Nov 26, 2019

Catherine Irene Poole Chaney, 93, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away this past Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, with her loving family by her side.  She was married to the late Walter E. Chaney for 64 years.

Born on December 5, 1925 in Cedar Grove, Maryland, Catherine was the daughter of the late...

Nov 25, 2019

Mr. Harrold (Harry) Darrold Capps, Jr., 63, of Wheaton, died Monday, November 25, 2019 at his home.

Born March 1, 1956 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Harrold D. Capps, Sr., and Marjorie Mae (Crenshaw) Capps.

Harry worked as a pressman at Holladay-Tyler Printing Co. in Rockville until its closing. He...

Nov 25, 2019

James Calvin Slifer, 94, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed into the arms of his Lord at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, on Monday, November 25, 2019. He was the beloved husband to I. Nadine (Smith) Slifer whom he married on March 3, 1952 and shared 66 years of marriage with.

Born on August 12, 1925, in Rohrersville, he was...

Nov 24, 2019

Theresa E. Vance, 83, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Buckinghams Choice in Adamstown, MD.

Born on October 9, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Vance and Mary Keenan Vance.

She graduated from West Catholic High School in Philadelphia and also...