Obituaries

Jan 31, 2018

Christopher A. Sanders, 30, of Thurmont, MD, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at his home. Born March 10, 1987, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of Alan H. and Kathleen L. (Green) Sanders.

Christopher was graduated from Catoctin High School and while at Catoctin, he attended the Frederick Career and Technology Center where he...

Jan 30, 2018

Marina "Mimi" Lilia Sandoval, 93, of Jefferson, MD was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 1, 1925 in El Salvador, she was the daughter of the late Ezequiel and Enriqueta Paez de Sandoval. Her dream was to move to the United States with her daughters which she accomplished...

Jan 30, 2018

James Robert Showe, 80, a loving father and rock of the family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband and companion of Helen Knott for the past 44 years.

He was born on March 26, 1937, in Frederick, son of the late Harvey Reno Showe and the late...

Jan 30, 2018

Caroline Andrea Schrum, 3-year-old daughter of Jason and Melinda (Hillier) Schrum of Jefferson, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

Caroline loved the beach, being outdoors and dancing. She was in the 3's class at Educare Learning Center in Jefferson. Caroline was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her parents, Caroline...

Jan 30, 2018

Mrs. Betty Jane Herrell, 93, of Frederick, MD passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Edenton Retirement Community.  She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Milton Herrell who died in 2014. Born June 17, 1924 in Altoona, PA  she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Gonzales Forsht. Betty worked for the Federal Government as an...

Jan 29, 2018

Frances V. Crum, 93, of Keymar, Maryland, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of 50 years to the late George W. Crum.

Born on September 2, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Elmer John and Cora Bell (Coshun) Moser. Frances was a homemaker and enjoyed being...

Jan 27, 2018

Jill Marie Weber, 63, loving mother and grandmother, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 27, 2018 at her home in Frederick.

Born June 27, 1954 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Edward and Mary (Sanford) Cogswell.

In earlier years, Jill worked as a physical therapy assistant, until her children were born and...

Jan 26, 2018

Anna Catherine Bywaters, 89, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed from this life on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Brinton Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sykesville, Maryland.

Born on December 26, 1928 in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Ira Moser and Mary Ellen (Green) Moser.

She attended Chewsville School and married her...

Jan 25, 2018

Darlene R. Basham, 69, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick.

Born on April 3, 1948, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Elwood  McKenzie and Rebecca  (Boone) McKenzie. Her loving husband of 51 years, Robert E. Basham, survives her.

Darlene...

Jan 25, 2018

Catherine M. Hoffman, 93, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Heartfields at Frederick with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late George E. Hoffman Sr.

Born on February 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Geneva Beard. She was the last of her...

Jan 24, 2018

Angela "Angie" Dawn Hillman, 47, of Mt. Airy died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was the wife of James Hillman.

Born November 18, 1970 in Norton, VA, she was the daughter of Eric Stephen Cawthon and Sandra Kay (Miller) Cawthon of Laurel, MD.

Angie was a preschool teacher at Celebree of Mt. Airy. Prior...

Jan 24, 2018

Mrs. Gloria Elizabeth Clabaugh, 88, of Thurmont, also known as Grandma Clabaugh to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was the loving wife of Roy C. Clabaugh who passed away January 25, 2016. They were married 68 years.

Born August 13, 1929, in Thurmont, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Dougherty...

Jan 24, 2018

Mrs. Mary Frances Beck, 82, of Walkersville, MD passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Clem Monroe Beck for 45 years.

Born August 26, 1935 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Margaret Hamilton Nikirk Harpalas.

Mary was a longtime...

Jan 24, 2018

Mr. Robert William Bell Sr., 87, of Bartonsville,   died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bell was the husband of Rosa Mae Guariglia Bell. Married on Nov. 21, 1951, they were together more than 66 years.  Born on Oct. 30, 1930, in New Market, Mr. Bell was the son of the late Virginia Edna Yeager Bell...

Jan 23, 2018

Susan Carol (Fling) Carlsson, 60, formerly of Waynesboro, VA, passed away January 22, 2018, at Saint Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg, MD. She was the wife of Tom Carlsson.

Born on January 16, 1958 in Rockville, MD, she was the daughter of Doloris Fling and the late Irving Fling.

In addition to her husband and mother,...

Jan 23, 2018

James C. (Jim) Humerick, Sr., 79, of Thurmont, MD., passed away Tuesday January 23, 2018.  Born December 1, 1938, he was the beloved husband of Carol L. Humerick and son of the late Hazel Humerick Shriner. Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in radar operations while stationed in Germany.  He worked in the...

Jan 23, 2018

Carol Ann France, 77, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Charles E. France, II.

Born on October 22, 1940 in Beaver, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry Brown and Helen (Brown) Fabian.

Carol attended Good Shepherd Lutheran...

Jan 22, 2018

Denise Eileen Etris, 67, of Emmitsburg, died Monday, January 22, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born September 22, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Gladys Lillian Etris.

Denise worked for last 15 years as a manager in medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry....

Jan 21, 2018

Janet LaVerne Johnson, 86, entered her heavenly reward on January 21, 2018 after an extended illness. She passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family.

A very much-loved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, LaVerne was pre-deceased by her parents, brother, and husband, G. Robert Johnson. She is survived by her children Debra Horton (Keith), Marc Johnson, and...

Jan 21, 2018

Mrs. Doris M. Woodfield , 82, of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Lorien Life Center Mt. Airy. She was the wife of George P. Woodfield, Jr., her husband of 61 years. Born on October 14, 1935, in Damascus, MD, she was the daughter of the late Eugene F. Lewis and Linda A....