Obituaries

Dec 1, 2016

Margaret May Gadd, 78, of Frederick died suddenly at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Margaret was born September 19, 1938 in Lewistown, MD to the late Clarence B. and Mamie Holt Smith, she is survived by her beloved husband, Lotus D. Gadd, Sr.; sons, Lotus D. (Serena) Gadd, Jr. of Frederick, MD and Ronnie E.Gadd (fiancee...

Nov 30, 2016

Elizabeth H. "Libby" Hooper, 94, of Frederick, MD, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Somerford Assisted Living in Frederick. She was the loving wife of Joseph O. Hooper who predeceased her July 9, 2000. They were married June 28, 1943.

Born August 21, 1922 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Anna Kessler and Earl...

Nov 30, 2016

Richard Lee Allen, 68, of New Market, MD, died November 30, 2016 surrounded by his family.

He was born July 8, 1948 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late William and Viola Allen.

Richard graduated from Collinsville, Illinois High School in 1966. He went on to receive a business degree from the University of...

Nov 29, 2016

Mr. Steven L. Brown, Sr. 74, of Frederick peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and family following a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Barbara Brown for nearly 55 years.

Born September 12, 1942 in Washington, DC, he was the...

Nov 29, 2016

Gloria A. Mickelsen, 87 of Middletown, MD, passed away on November 29, 2016.

Born August 19, 1929 in Adams, MA and was the daughter of Marshall O. and Hazel Shaw Potter.

Gloria's mother died when she was three and her aunt, M. Agnes Potter assumed the responsibility of raising Gloria and her brother, Marshall O....

Nov 29, 2016

Mrs. Lois P. Irby, 84, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Boonsboro, Md.

A beloved wife and mother, she is survived by her husband Bobby Irby and her daughter Karen Irby. She is also survived by her sister Ruth Gonnet.

Services and interment will be private.

Memorial donations can be made to...

Nov 28, 2016

Mr. Richard Courtney Burns, 84, of Easton, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016, at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.

Born on January 13, 1932 in Mt. Airy, he was the second of four children to Clifton and Emily Burns and proud grandson to Milton Watkins.

On March 8, 1952 he married...

Nov 27, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Wenzel Bruchey, 85, of Middletown passed peacefully at home on November 27, 2016.

Born October 10, 1931 in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Catherine Falk Wenzel. She was the wife of the late George W. Bruchey, Jr. who preceeded her in death in July. They were married for...

Nov 27, 2016

Mr. Jody William Carter, 52, of Frederick, passed away on Friday, November 25 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.  Born on Wednesday, January 15, 1964 in Puxico, Missouri, he was the son of the late Lola L. Bolen and Carl Carter.

Jody was a 1983 graduate of Frederick High School and was employed as a mechanic most...

Nov 27, 2016

George Leslie Barnard passed away on November 27, 2016. George was born on December 24, 1921 in South Manchester, Connecticut. He was the son of Sarah Irma (Stuart) and George Leslie Barnard, Sr. George was preceded in death by his wife, Foye Allene (Smith) Barnard , his brother Charles Stuart Barnard and Irma Livingston (Barnard) Kocik.

George...

Nov 26, 2016

Mr. Norman Lee Ahalt, Sr.(Sonny), 83, of Frederick, passed away on November 26th at his home surrounded by family.

Born on July 30th 1933 in Burkitsville, MD to Harry R. Ahalt and Maude Harriet Stup Ahalt. Sonny was the beloved husband to Dorothy F. Ahalt for 63 wonderful years.

Sonny will be lovingly remembered by...

Nov 26, 2016

Elsie Josephine Boyer, 88, was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to four daughters, nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was born on Dec. 21, 1927 in Darnestown, MD, lived in Frederick for the past 26 years and passed peacefully away on Nov. 26, 2016 in Mount Airy, MD. She was married to C. Douglas Boyer who passed away...

Nov 25, 2016

Ernest A. Abrecht, III, 79, of Williamsport, MD died peacefully at Meritus Medical Center on Friday, November 25, 2016. He was born January 22, 1937 in Frederick, MD to the late Eva Elizabeth and Ernest A. Abrecht, Jr. Beloved husband of Nancy B. Abrecht; father of Debra Pastor and Carol Abrecht; grandfather of Austin James McManus; brother...

Nov 25, 2016

Mr. Paul David "Buck" Brunner, 81. of Middletown, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2016, at Kline House in Mt. Airy with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Darlene Ann Wachter Brunner for 60 happy, wonderful years. The family will fondly share and love the many wonderful memories of his presence in their lives...

Nov 24, 2016

Garnett L. Wisner, 82, of Walkersville, MD died peacefully at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 24, 2016. He was born February 14, 1934 in Frederick, MD to Gladys Mullinix and H. Lewis Wisner, Jr. Beloved husband of Joan Martin Wisner; father of Karen L. (Paul) Green and the late Ronald W. Wisner; grandfather of Grant (Fiancee...

Nov 24, 2016

Florence Stauffer Michael Virts, 86, of near Brunswick, MD, passed away on November 24, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, MD. Born on November 26, 1929, she was the sixth and youngest child of Elmer E. and Helen G. Stauffer Michael of Cooling Springs Farm, Doubs, MD.

She graduated from Frederick High School in 1946. In January...

Nov 24, 2016

George William "Beast" Brust, 74, of Feagaville, suffered a medical emergency while driving and died as a result on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016. He was the husband of the late Carol Ann Lucille "Cookie" Clark Brust, who passed away 6 years ago on November 5, 2010 after 49 years of marriage. Born in Frederick, MD he was predeceased...

Nov 23, 2016

Mrs. Mary Louise (Riggs) Mason, 83, of Hagerstown, died on November 23 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown.  She was the wife of the late Willard B. Mason, Sr.  Born on April 26, 1933 in Mount Pleasant, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Winfield and Lillian Amanda (Barrack) Riggs.

Mary was a member of Glade United...

Nov 23, 2016

Mr. Larry Richard Stitely of Frederick made his transition into God's Kingdom on November 23, 2016 while vacationing with his son, Tim, in Florida.

Born April 19, 1943, he was the son of the late Richard Orville Stitely and Ruth Elizabeth Garver Stitely. He was 73 years young.

He attended Frederick County schools and prided...

Nov 23, 2016

Mrs. Lois J. Darrah, 87, of Mount Airy, died on Wednesday, November 28 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of Edwin C. Darrah, III.  Born in Sunbury, PA on March 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Paul Knouse and Edith Smith.

Mrs. Darrah was a member of Mount Airy Presbyterian Church.  She...