Obituaries

Nov 10, 2014

John E. Thompson, 75, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, November 10, 2014, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on May 7, 1939, in Brunswick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Reed Temple Thompson, II and Bula Mae (Kidweller) Thompson.

John was the owner of Jet Plumbing and...

Nov 9, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of Claire Ellen Burrell announces her passing on November 9, 2014.  She will be joining her beloved late husband of 42 years, Ivan Jim burrell, on her  new journey.  She is survived by her daughters Marsha Jane Burrell and Pamela Sue Jackson, both of Frederick, Maryland and her son, Steven Neil Burrell of Newport News,...

Nov 8, 2014

Dr. Bernhard “Bernie” Helmut Charlemagne, age 49, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014. He is survived by his devoted wife Irene Mueller. Born February 12, 1965 in Germany he was the son of Karl and Waltraud Mueller of Germany. He started flying gliders when he was 16 years old and became an accomplished aviation specialist with...

Nov 8, 2014

Mrs. Lois Jean Troxell, 88, of Frederick died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Theodore Troxell who died in 1979. Born February 2, 1926 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Pearl (McQuay) Logue. A homemaker for most of her life, Mrs. Troxell loved spending time with...

Nov 8, 2014

Alfred "Al" J. Ranno, 72, of New Market, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 8, 2014, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mt. Airy, Maryland, after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on January 23, 1942, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Alfred M. and Mary F. (Demma) Ranno. Mr. Ranno attended parochial...

Nov 7, 2014

Rita Maria Norris Remavege Priest, 98, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, teacher, and friend to all, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, November 7, 2014, at the Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. Born on October 31, 1916, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Professor Thomas J. Norris and Margaret (O'Donoghue) Norris. She was preceded...

Nov 6, 2014

William A. March, Sr. 57, of Middletown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning after a long illness, November 6, 2014, at his home. Born on December 14, 1956, in Fayetteville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Frank and Alberta (Jones) March. William attended Boonshill High School in Tennessee and then went onto further his education at Tennessee...

Nov 6, 2014

Mr. Rodney L. McNair, 74, of Emmitsburg, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sarah McNair for 57 years. Born April 20, 1940 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Scott and Frances (Shriner) McNair. In earlier years, Rodney worked on his father's farm, Freeman Shoe Factory, Moore...

Nov 4, 2014

Mrs. Lois E. Schroyer, 64, longtime Walkersville resident, died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Johns Hopkins Hospital following an extended illness. She was the loving wife of Austin Schroyer. They were married for 46 years. Born November 9, 1949 in the family home in Keymar, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Stitley Dougherty. Lois was owner...

Nov 3, 2014

Teddy R. Whitaker, 80, formerly of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, November 3, 2014, at Golden Living Center in Frederick, Maryland. Born on July 14, 1934, in Rainelle, West Virginia, he was the son of the late John and Adeline (Prater) Whitaker. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Daleville, Virginia, where he served...

Nov 3, 2014

Mr. Donald L. "Don" Giffin, 83, of Knoxville died Monday, November 3, 2014 at Citizens Care and Rehab Center. He was the loving husband of Gladys L. Giffin, whom he married September 11, 1949. Born March 17, 1931 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Elmer and Thelma Giffin. Don enjoyed gardening, farming and mowing grass. He was...

Nov 3, 2014

Mrs. Grace C. Wiles, 104, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at Citizens Care and Rehab Center. Twice married, she was the wife of the late Clarence Koontz and Harlen A. Wiles. Born November 11, 1909 in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late John and Carrie Burrier Lochner. Grace was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant Reformed United...

Nov 2, 2014

Mr. David Jerome Lindsey, 72, of Frederick, MD passed away on November 2, 2014 at his home due to a heart attack. He was the husband of Changhong Lindsey and the father of Emily Lindsey Reeves. In addition, David is survived by his brother John Roger Lindsey and sister Sylvia Louise Teichert. Also surviving are David’s four children and five...

Nov 1, 2014

Goldie Mae (Rohrer) Stottlemyer, 72, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at her son's home in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on November 19, 1941, in Keedysville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Rosie (Early) Rohrer.  Her husband, Charles "Possum" W. Stottlemyer, preceded her in death on September...

Nov 1, 2014

James “Izzy” Robert Nelson, 43, of Hagerstown, Maryland, died on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Chambersburg Hospital.

Born on May 31, 1971,  in Hagerstown, he is the son of Mary E. (Springer) Holmes of Keedysville, Maryland, and the late James Nelson.

Izzy was employed with Colby Roofing in Hagerstown.

In addition to...

Nov 1, 2014

David George Woodfield, 76, of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 1, 2014 following a brief, but courageous battle with cancer.  David was born August 13, 1938 in Olney, MD, the son of the late George W.  and Elizabeth Virts Woodfield.   He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wilma Hoffman Woodfield,...

Oct 31, 2014

Harriett Alice Hillier Burchill of Frederick, MD passed quietly and peacefully October 31, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Burchill. The youngest of four children, she was born March 6, 1924 to Harry and Alice Weed Hillier in Chicago, IL.  During the 1930's the family moved to East Lansing, MI.  Her father was an...

Oct 31, 2014

Mrs. Lorraine H.  Jenkins, 92,  of Washington, DC died peacefully in her sleep at the home of her granddaughter Michelle Loveless in Ijamsville, MD. She was the wife of the late Kenneth L. Jenkins who died in 1989. Born on February 20, 1922 in Sterling, VA she was the daughter of the late Douglas Luther and Mary Aylett Anderson Hutchison of Loudoun...

Oct 31, 2014

Charles F. Kauffman, Sr., 88, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, October 31, 2014, while surrounded by his loving family at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on November 15, 1925, in Sharpsburg, Maryland, he was the son of Charles S. and Katherine H. (Clopper) Kauffman.

Charlie attended High School in...

Oct 31, 2014

Patricia Elaine (Smith) Kline, 79, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, October 31, 2014 at her home while surrounded by her family.

Born on December 25, 1934, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Emma M. (Brown) Smith.

Patricia was a 1952 graduate from Boonsboro High...