Obituaries

Aug 15, 2019

Lewis Wallace Moon, Jr., born November 17, 1943, patriarch of the raucous Moon family and a model of someone who truly understands how to embrace pride and joy, died August 15, 2019. Born to Lewis and Ann (nee Kane), in Newark, NJ, Lew grew up around the world. His dad was an officer in the United States Air Force,...

Aug 15, 2019

Donald E. Biddinger , 84, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick.

Born on August 21, 1934, in Walkersville, he was the son of the late Earl R. and Mildred Elizabeth (Hildebrand) Biddinger. His wife, Anna Mae Biddinger, preceded him in death in 2013.

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Aug 15, 2019

M. Anne "Nan" Woods Boswell, 81, of Sharpsburg, passed from this life on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Doey's House in Hagerstown.

Born on February 3, 1938, in Surrey, England, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Gwyneth (Addis) Woods.

She retired from the Washington County Detention Center. Anne was an active member...

Aug 14, 2019

Erich Robert Muehl of Frederick died unexpectedly at his home on August 14, 2019. Erich is survived by his beloved daughter, Savannah Muehl as well as his parents, Paul Edward and Linda Crum Muehl; his sister, Angela Muehl and her fiancée, David Metz; his maternal grandmother, Nancy H. Crum; a special  friend, Christina Shoemaker and numerous aunts, uncles and...

Aug 14, 2019

Linda Lee Burroughs, 60, of Frederick died on August 14, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side.

Born February 21, 1959 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Paul Hampton "Yogi" Burroughs and the late Helene "Mo" Leann (Buser) Burroughs.

She graduated in 1978 from Wheaton High School.

Aug 13, 2019

Bell worked for Sears for over 30 years until his retirement.  He was a quiet man who enjoyed his peace and quiet and was an avid Dallas Cowboy Fan. Bell was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Rita Bell; parents, Eddie and Ella Porter-Bell; step daughter Gloria Jean Stewart, step son Benjamin Joppy; grandson Edward Greene; sisters, Lenora...

Aug 11, 2019

Roy Franklin Hossler Jr., 78, of Frederick, MD, son of the late Roy F. Hossler Sr. and Margaret Poole Hossler, passed peacefully from this life into God’s hands on Sunday August 11, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Delores Stitely Hossler.  He is also survived by his son Roy and his wife Jill, daughter...

Aug 8, 2019

Helen Iline Butler, 90, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of the late Arlo Butler.

Born on August 29, 1928, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Austin Starr and Margaret Elizabeth (Humerick) Boyer. Iline worked at various nursing...

Aug 7, 2019

Kenneth Divel, Sr. 69, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at his home in Adamstown, MD surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 19, 1950, in Berkley County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Marshall  Divel and Elsie  (Stephenson) Divel.

He was married to Frances...

Aug 5, 2019

Donna Raye Nogle, 81, of Frederick died Monday, August 5, 2019 at her home.

Born October 12, 1937 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Morris Ray Nogle and Lillian Amabel (Harbaugh) Nogle. She resided with Community Living, Inc., and participated in many of their programs over the years.

Donna is survived...

Aug 5, 2019

Mr. Thomas K. Healy, 82, of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Lorien Life Center in Mount Airy.

Born on August 9, 1936, in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas C. and Caroline Diane Baker Healy.

Thomas chose a career as a librarian working...

Aug 3, 2019

Gerald Alan McLane Jr., 58, died Saturday, August 3rd, in his home in Boonsboro, Maryland.  He was born on June 23, 1961 at the Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois.  Jerry graduated from Carl Sandburg in Orland Park, Illinois in 1979, and went on to study geology at Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale, Illinois from...

Aug 2, 2019

Michael (Mike) Carroll Keilholtz, 58, of Gulfport, Mississippi and long-time resident of Emmitsburg, Maryland died Friday, August 2, 2019 at York Hospital.

Born March 28, 1961 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Robert Edward Keilholtz and the late Jean Elizabeth Cutsail Keilholtz.

Michael was raised from the age of...

Aug 2, 2019

Kristi Kay Payne, 62, of Jefferson, MD died August 2, 2019 at FMH under Hospice Care.

Born November 20, 1956 in Knoxville she was the daughter of Glenn and Frances Runkles.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, James (Jim) Payne, and two sons Jason (Sara) and Alan (Crystal) both of WV; grandchildren...

Aug 2, 2019

Mr. Donald William Ogg Jr., 66, of Harpers Ferry, passed from this life on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Suzanne Ogg, his wife of six years.

Born on November 16, 1952, in Hanover, PA, he was the son of Donald William Ogg, Sr. of Frederick and the...

Jul 31, 2019

Norman Eugene Cavell, 59, of Woodhull, New York, has gone to the big farm to be with God on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.  Born on March 9, 1960, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of John N. Cavell and Dorothy Virginia (Pittinger) Cavell.

He was a dairy farmer in Boyds, MD with his father and two...

Jul 31, 2019

Jeffrey John Auchmoody, 69, of Ijamsville, Maryland, passed suddenly from this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his residence.

Born on January 15, 1950, in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Chester   Auchmoody and Mary Alice (Tinney) Auchmoody.

He was the husband of Sandra Marie Auchmoody, his wife of 45 years....

Jul 30, 2019

Stephen (Steve) L. Heffner, Jr., 93, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home in Keedysville, Maryland, surrounded by loving family members.  He was the beloved husband of Edna (Huntzberry) Heffner for 73 years.

Born on September 1, 1925, in Washington, D. C. and spent his early years on the...

Jul 30, 2019

Mr. John William “Jack” Bell, 82, longtime Walkersville farmer, died peacefully Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Kline Hospice House. He was the loving husband of Carol Jean Bell, for 62 years.

Born September 28, 1936 in Frederick, he was the son of the late William Wesley and Mary Ellen (Hahn) Bell.

Jack was raised in...

Jul 29, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Ann Schultz, 79, of Frederick died Monday, July 29, 2019 at Glade Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the wife of the late Albert W. Schultz, Jr., who predeceased her in 2003.

Born February 21, 1940 in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Desirie and Beatrice (Toohey) Prevost.

She graduated...