Obituaries

Jun 23, 2017

Mrs. Mary Agnes Getz, 80, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at John Hopkins. She was the wife of William Getz for 63 years.

Born July 1, 1936 in Fairfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert, Sr. and Dora Wormley.

Agnes was a longtime employee of Cozy Restaurant in...

Jun 22, 2017

Mr. Robert C. Read, 91, of Woodsboro, formerly of Walkersville, died on June 22 at his residence.  Born on November 28, 1925 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Ernest Read and Florence (Gude) Read.

Mr. Read was the owner of E.J. Read & Sons, Inc.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943...

Jun 22, 2017

H. Marcellus Swain

Oct. 14, 1921 - June 22, 2017

Howard Marcellus (Mark) Swain, 95 years old, most recently lived at the Homewood Retirement Community, Williamsport, Md. with Fancy, his Siamese cat.

He was born on the family farm on Mondell Road in Sharpsburg, Md. on Oct. 14, 1921....

Jun 20, 2017

Mary Louise Bevins Brunskill, of Adamstown, Maryland and a native of Seneca Falls, New York died peacefully at her home on June 20, 2017.

Mary Lou was born in Seneca Falls, the daughter of Thomas Bevins and Louise Stapleton Bevins. She was a graduate of Mynderse Academy and attended the College of St. Rose in Albany.

Jun 19, 2017

Dorothy Irene Smith, 92, of Frederick, died on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Kline Hospice House peacefully with family by her side.

She was born in Unionville, MD on August 16, 1924. The daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth May, Sr.

Ms. Smith was a long-time member of Brook Hill United Methodist Church and...

Jun 19, 2017

Charlotte A. Taylor, 95, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away from this life on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Country Meadows of Frederick, Maryland.

Born in 1921, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Mary Grace (Doherty) Augherton.

She graduated from Holy Cross Academy in Washington, DC in 1938 and attended the Temple...

Jun 18, 2017

George Stone Beck, Jr. passed away suddenly on June 18, 2017 in his home in Frederick, MD. Mr. Beck was born on June 15, 1976 in Washington, DC. He was the first son of George Stone Beck, Sr. and Antoinette Canton Beck. He graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in 1994. He married his high school...

Jun 17, 2017

Deborah Jean Stoner, 66, of Monrovia, MD, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD Born on February 10, 1951, in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard Nelson Layton and Dorothy Jean (Wilkinson) Layton. Debbi was a faithful member of Locust Grove Church of the Brethren, Mt. Airy, MD...

Jun 16, 2017

Andrew “Andy” Pryce, of Woodsboro, MD, age 41, passed away on Friday, June 16th, 2017 at home.  Andy was born on June 17th, 1975 in Westminster, MD.  He was the son of Richard Pryce, Fayetteville, PA and Bonnie Morgan, Thurmont.

Andy graduated from Walkersville High School in 1993.  He received an Associate Degree from Frederick Community College...

Jun 16, 2017

Carl Max Taute, Jr.

Born in Fort Monroe, Virginia, his family moved to Massachusetts, then to Sharpsburg, Maryland, where his father was the Antietam National Monument Superintendent. His family remained in Sharpsburg until his junior year in high school when his father was promoted to the Gettysburg National Monument. He graduated from Gettysburg High School, then began...

Jun 16, 2017

Mary “Beth” McGuire, 56, of New Market passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 16th, surrounded by her loving family.

Beth is survived by her husband of 33 years, Ed; their twins Karie and Danny and her two siblings Laura and Bobby Carson. She leaves behind nieces Alison, Melanie, Amanda, and her nephew Matthew.

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Jun 15, 2017

John B. Kownatzki, 56, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at his home following complications from Alzheimer's Disease.

Born on June 16, 1960, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Johannes Kownatzki and the late Elisabeth L. (Bothmann) Kownatzki. He was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth, but...

Jun 15, 2017

Madeline Ardell ( Hines) Holder, 90 years of age. Born April 13, 1927 and died June 15, 2017 at her home near Knoxville, MD under the wonderful care of Hospice of Washington Co.

She was born in Gapland MD, daughter of the late Samuel H. and Nina M.Gaylor Hines. She was the wife of 59 years, to...

Jun 15, 2017

Kathleen Ann Swift, born December 5, 1950, of Knoxville, MD passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Kathy will be remembered for her ability to be everyone’s friend, her New England accent and her unyielding devotion to her family and friends. Kathy loved reading, flowers, playing golf, relaxing by the pool and spending time vacationing with her...

Jun 14, 2017

Dr. David James Munroe, of Walkersville, passed away on Wednesday June 14th at the  age of 60,   He grew up in Medfield Massachusetts and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Massachusetts where he competed on the football team.  He received his doctorate in Genomics from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in...

Jun 13, 2017

Anna Pierce Bellefleur, 91, of Gaithersburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Greenfield Assisted Living in Hagerstown, MD.

Born on March 19, 1926, in Oklahoma City, OK, she was the daughter of the late L. Warren and Anna Pierce. In addition  to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Bellefleur and...

Jun 13, 2017

Loving husband and father, Burt Franklin Monath Sr, died June 13th 2017 in a motorcycle accident. Burt was an avid player of slot machines and loved going to the Charlestown casino, which he frequented with his wife, Wilma "Dee" Monath. He also loved video games, watching movies, reading Stephen King novels and riding his motorcycle on a warm, sunny...

Jun 13, 2017

Lila Ann Roberts, of Gloucester, Virginia passed on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in the care of Hospice. She was surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Colonel (Ret) Kenneth A. Roberts, USAF.

As a military wife, she followed him from station to station while raising her three daughters. They...

Jun 13, 2017

Michael James Campagnoli, 59, Frederick, Maryland died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 10, 1957, he was a long time resident of Frederick County. The beloved son of Elaine E. Campagnoli and the late Faust N. Campagnoli, he leaves behind 2 children, Michael James Campagnoli, II and Dakota Devon Campagnoli, as well...

Jun 13, 2017

Doris Madeline Russell, 97, of Frederick, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Dove Hospice House in Westminster,MD

Born on July 6, 1919, she was the daughter of the lateThomas E  Crowell and Alma  (Jenkins ) Crowell.

She was  a member of the Mt Carmel United Methodist Church, Frederick.

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