Obituaries

Feb 18, 2016

Scott Allen Taylor, of Frederick, MD passed away February 18, 2016. He was born June 28, 1963 in New Brighton, PA. Scott deeply loved his children and family and had a love for animals. He was an avid UFC fan, enjoyed fishing and loved the Redskins. He was preceded in death by his father, James Taylor. He is survived...

Feb 18, 2016

Leon W. Springs, 53, of Boonsboro, Md passed unexpectantly on February 18, 2016, at Jefferson Medical Center in Charlestown, WVa.

Leon is survived by his wife Bonnie (Hartle) Springs and son Alexander, of Boonsboro. His siblings Doris Springs and Joseph Springs, of Washington, DC. In-laws Robert and Hazel Schwab of Hagerstown, Linda Stockman of Alabama, Ron Hartle...

Feb 18, 2016

Mr. Paul R. Wisner, Sr, 95, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He was the husband of Mildred Louise Droneburg Wisner who he married November 20, 1946.

Born March 12, 1920 in McKaig, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles S., Sr. and Goldie May Stone Wisner.

Feb 18, 2016

Mr. Joseph Kenneth "Kenny" Kefauver, age 98, of Frederick, died February 18, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Isabel Crum Kefauver whom he married March 15, 1942.

Born April 12, 1917 in Middletown, he was the son of the late William J. and Margaret Delauder Kefauver.

Mr. Kefauver was retired from...

Feb 18, 2016

Michael Paul Easterly, jokester, connoisseur of chocolate-covered cherries, and expert at World of Tanks, 60, died peacefully at home Thursday, February 18, 2016 following a brief battle with cancer.

He leaves his wife and partner of 38 years, Diane (Entzian) Easterly; his son, Adam Easterly and his daughter-in-law, Jennifer Easterly; his daughter, Erin Easterly; his sisters, Judith...

Feb 18, 2016

Brigitte (Ruschen) Graham, 90, formerly of Tuckerton, New Jersey, passed from this life on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village in Boonsboro, Maryland.

Born on August 13, 1925, in Oberhauser-Osterfeld, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Lucian and Maria (Peters) Ruschen.  Her husband, William B. Graham, preceded her in death on November...

Feb 18, 2016

Ann Grace (Barstow) Signorino, 68, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Ann was born on July 16, 1947, in Norwich, Connecticut.  Her husband, Charles "Chas" W. Signorino, preceded her in death on March 27, 2006.

Ann worked as a hairdresser for most...

Feb 17, 2016

Mr. Hayden "Randy" Sparks, of Union Bridge, went to be with the Lord at the age of 61 on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. He was a loving husband to Susan L. (Knight) Sparks of 37 years.

Born November 2, 1954 in Altoona, PA; he was the son of the Hayden L. and Betty Jean "Phoebe" Sparks of...

Feb 16, 2016

David A. Poole, 74, of Boonsboro, Maryland, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on June 21, 1941, in Windy Hill, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edwin W. and Edna V. (Condon) Poole.  His wife, Elena Mae (Earp) Poole, preceded him in death in...

Feb 16, 2016

Mr. Richard Barton Halkyard, 86, of Frederick, MD, who was a resident of Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ellen Theresa Halkyard.

Born October 14, 1929, in Warren, RI, he was the son of the late John and Edith Halkyard. He graduated...

Feb 16, 2016

Mrs. Pamela D. Adams, 58, of Ijamsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at her residence. She was the wife of Floyd E. Adams, her husband of 38 years.

Born on August 2, 1957 in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roby H. and Wanda N. Shrader Wells. Pam was a Personnel Security...

Feb 15, 2016

Gene A. Hillegas, 75, died Monday, February 15, 2016 at his home in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He was the loving husband of N. Virginia Kendrick Hillegas.

Born April 4, 1940 in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Homer and Vera Hillegas.

He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1968 with a BS...

Feb 15, 2016

Mrs. Anita Roembke, 96, of Frederick, Maryland died on the 15th of February, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of James Edward Roembke, Sr. Born in Covington, Indiana on June 29, 1919, she was the daughter of the late James Freeman and Nellie Martin Bilsland. Anita was the second of four daughters, Eileen, Delores and...

Feb 15, 2016

Mrs. Edna F. Humerick, 83, of Farmville, VA, formerly of Thurmont, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 15, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late John Humerick, who predeceased her in 2009.

Born June 25, 1932 in Monroe Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the...

Feb 14, 2016

Mrs. Kathy J. Becker, 61, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away Sunday February 14, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of James W. Becker her husband of 37 years.

Born December 27, 1954 in Olney, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mollie Hall Greer.

Mrs. Becker was a day...

Feb 14, 2016

Mrs. Audrey Mary Full, 88, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the University of MD Medical Center, Baltimore. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Emmett Full her husband of 67 years.

Born May 26, 1927 in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Orma Stoner Morris.

Feb 13, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Lorraine Forrest, 92, of Sabillasville, Maryland, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Ministries.  She was the wife of the late Theodore Thomas Forrest, Jr.  Evelyn and Theodore moved to Sabillasville in 1952 and resided there for over 50 years.

Born November 28, 1923 in Wigville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the...

Feb 12, 2016

Mr. George H. Weedon, 71, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at his home.

Born July 30, 1944 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Morris G. and Minnie Bell Gilbert Weedon.

George  enjoyed fishing, landscaping and painting.  He was always a hard worker during his lifetime.

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Feb 12, 2016

Mr. John N. Cavell, 81, of Middletown, started his journey with the Lord, on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Kline Hospice House with his family by his side. Twice married, he was the husband of the late Dorothy Cavell and the late Jackie Cavell.

Born February 24, 1934 in Frederick, he was the son of the late...

Feb 11, 2016

Eva P. Chaney, 91, of Mt. Airy, MD, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Lorien Center in Mt. Airy. Her loving husband of 43 years, Luther R. Chaney, Jr., died in 1988.

Born May 5, 1924 in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late India J. Dinwoody and Roy M. Albright, Sr.