Obituaries

Julie Becker

Aug 9, 2016

Becker (Mathews), Julie Ann, 54, of Thurmont, MD, originally from Marysville, OH, passed away on August 9, 2016, after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Julie was born September 25, 1961 to Jerry and Judith (Spitler) Mathews. Julie served with honor and distinction as a Russian Cryptologic Linguist in the United States Air Force for over 22 years, retiring...

William "Bill" Kaste

Aug 9, 2016

William "Bill" Millard Kaste of Walkersville, MD left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home where he always wanted to be. He was 68 years old. Bill lived on Daysville Rd. his entire life.

Born November 10, 1947, William was the only child of the late Kenneth...

Christopher Kline

Aug 9, 2016

Christopher Justin Kline, of Thurmont, MD, passed away on August 9, 2016 at the age of 29. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

Family was the most important thing to Christopher, and he loved having such a large, blended family. Seeing them together brought him joy, and he was always working to improve...

Merle Crawford

Aug 9, 2016

Merle Lee Crawford, 76, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on April 13, 1940, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late John Wilmer and Effie F. (Wakenight) Crawford.

He was a 1958 graduate of Williamsport High School.

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Beverly Kines

Aug 8, 2016

Mrs. Beverly W. Kines 68, of Monrovia, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 8th at her home. Beverly was the wife of the late Michael Richard Kines, who had declared her "the best woman in the world." Theirs was a true fairy tale love story that expands through time and eternity. Born May 24, 1948 in Washington, DC, she...

Rodney Delosier

Aug 8, 2016

Rodney Wallace Delosier, 69, of Boonsboro, passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2016, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Hagerstown, Maryland to Wallace and Virginia Delosier on April 19th, 1947.

Rodney graduated from South Hagerstown High School and joined the United States Navy, June 1965. He served one tour in Vietnam, as a...

Theodore Abromavage, Sr.

Aug 8, 2016

Theodore T. Abromavage, Sr., 85, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016, at his home in Keedysville, Maryland.

Born on August 6, 1931, he was the son of the late George and Josephine (Burnetski) Abromavage.

He was a graduate of Hughestown High School.

Ted was a veteran of the United...

Michael Davis

Aug 7, 2016

Michael Herbert "Mike" Davis, 51, of Mount Airy, Maryland, loving son, wonderful brother and a great friend, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2016.

Born on March 29, 1965, he was the son of Lois Ann (Herbert) Davis, Colorado Springs, Co, and the late Winston Lee Davis, Sr.

Mike was a skilled cabinet maker for...

Dr. Nicola Tauraso

Aug 7, 2016

Dr. Nicola Michael Tauraso, 81 of Frederick MD died on Sunday August 7, 2016.

Dr. Tauraso was born on November 5, 1934 in Peabody, Massachusetts to Angelina and Michael Tauraso.  He has a surviving brother, Joseph Tauraso. Dr. Tauraso's sister Phyllis predeceased him.

Dr. Tauraso is survived by his seven children:  Michele, Andrea (and her...

Melvin Filler

Aug 7, 2016

Melvin Eugene Filler age 84, died Sunday, August 7, 2016. He was born January 23, 1932 in Walkersville, MD the son of the late Harry T. and Eleanor Z. Filler.

He is survived by his wife, Esther. They were married June 5, 1954.

Melvin graduated from Walkersville High School (Class of 1950) and joined the...

Justin Piper

Aug 7, 2016

Beloved son Justin Keller Piper died suddenly on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Justin was born on February 6, 1985 in Hagerstown, Md. Justin graduated from Walkersville High School, class of 2003 and was pursuing a career as a personal trainer. Justin loved weight lifting, mountain biking, snowboarding and spending time with his friends. He is survived by his mother...

Robert Shepard

Aug 7, 2016

Robert Wayne Shepard, age 70, of Frederick gained his angel wings after a courageous 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday August 7, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 2, 1945 in Norton, Virginia, he was the son of the late John Earl Shepard and Nona Velma (Shortridge) Shepard. Robert went...

Judy Betts

Aug 6, 2016

Judy Darlene (Shank) Betts, 68, of Funkstown, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at her home.

Born on July 13, 1948, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Russell Edward Shank, Sr. and Pauline Louise (Smith) Shank. Her husband, Carroll "Petie" Eugene Betts, preceded her in death in 2003.

She...

Leah Shifler

Aug 6, 2016

Leah Kathleen (Holmes) Shifler, 89, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on November 8, 1926 in Keedysville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John William and Mary (Marsh) Holmes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Elwood Shifler, on August 22, 2002....

Kimberly Bohannan

Aug 6, 2016

Kimberly Craig Bohannan, 50, passed from this life August 6, 2016, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in western Frederick County. She leaves behind her husband of 28 years, Thomas P. “Pat” Bohannan, father Charles H. Craig, mother Jane Hatfield, three sisters, Kelly Morton, Millie Smith, and Joanna Burdette, a brother, Charles H....

Mae Fritz

Aug 5, 2016

Mae M Fritz , 92 , of Augusta, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016, at Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, West Virginia. She was the wife of the late David P. Fritz who died in 2004.

Born on March 9, 1924, she was the daughter of Edgar and Olive Chaffin Pertee.

She...