Obituaries

Nov 1, 2015

Mr. James S. Davis, Jr. 70, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family after a three year battle with melanomas. He was the husband of Josephine F. Cook Davis, his wife of 46 years.

Born on January 2, 1945, in Detroit, MI, he was the son of...

Nov 1, 2015

Vicki Lucille Waltenbaugh, 67, passed away on Sunday November 1st, 2015.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Waltenbaugh of Ohio and her brother, Dennis Waltenbaugh of Ohio. She is survived by her father, Walter Waltenbaugh, 98, of Uniontown, OH and his friend, Lois Hout; her only son, Brian Reed, his wife, Cari; and grandsons Brandon &...

Oct 31, 2015

Mary Helen Davis Roberts, 88, of Frederick, MD, died Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born April 22, 1927 in Fincastle, VA, she was the daughter of the late Lillie May Erp and Harrison B. McVey.  Her husband, William “Hard Hat” Roberts died in April of this year.

Mrs. Roberts retired from the...

Oct 31, 2015

John Allen Keedy, Sr., 76, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed from this life while surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on February 23, 1939, in Rohrersville, he was the son of the late Ira Mullendore and Margaret Elizabeth (Huffer) Keedy.

John worked as an Auto...

Oct 30, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Carras, 91, of Silver Spring, died Oct. 30, 2015.  Survived by a son Carroll Flaherty  (Donna), grandchildren Deanna & Christina Flaherty,3 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Memorial service at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4:00 PM. Friends may visit with the  family from3:00pm until service time. Online condolences to www.staufferfuneralhome.com.

Oct 30, 2015

Mrs. H. Jane Palmer, 83, of Middletown, Maryland, died on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Reeder's Memorial Home in Boonsboro, Maryland.

Born August 5, 1932, in Brunswick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Ernest H. Taylor and Ruth Thomas Taylor.

Jane was a member of  Saint John's Episcopal Parish in Hagerstown, Maryland.  She...

Oct 29, 2015

Ann Marie Wiegand, 81, born August 17, 1934 in Utica, NY, passed away October 29, 2015. She was a graduate of Oswego Teachers College in New York. A 24 year Florida resident in a retirement community in Leesburg, Florida, had just recently moved to Frederick, MD to be closer to family. Her hobbies included swimming and bowling, but her...

Oct 29, 2015

John Patrick McKenna, age 74, passed away after a courageous and fierce battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, October 29, 2015. John was born in Manhattan, NY on November 30, 1940.  For 38 years he worked as the Business Administrator for the Montgomery County School District. He is preceded in death by his parents Kathleen Sherry McKenna and Peter...

Oct 28, 2015

Rebecca Jane (Cosens) Hoover, 56, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at her home.

Born on August 27, 1959, in Boonsboro, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Clarence A. Cosens, Sr. and Catherine M. (Zepp) Cosens.

Rebecca was a 1977 graduate from Boonsboro High School.

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Oct 27, 2015

Mr. Brian Thomas Long, 43, of Thurmont, MD passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at his home with his wife, Jean Long, by his side.

Born on July 28, 1972 he was the son of Edith L Martin-Long of Emmitsburg, MD and Charles L Long & Diane Long of  Gettysburg, PA.

He graduated from...

Oct 27, 2015

Jacqulyn "Jackie" R. (Morgan) Kitchen, 85, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at her home.

Born on June 25, 1930 in Boonsboro, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Amanda E. (Smith) Morgan. Her husband, Neal B. Kitchen, preceded her in death on August 15, 1998.

Jackie...

Oct 27, 2015

Tara Elizabeth Kanode Orrison, 34, of Frederick, MD, passed away, with her family surrounding her, Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital following a long battle with lung cancer.  She was the wife of Keith M. Orrison.

Born February 6, 1981 in Frederick, she was the daughter of loving parents, Herbert R. and Bernice “Bonnie” L. Stup...

Oct 26, 2015

Walter R. Yourishin, 67, of Frederick, MD passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at Homewood at Crumland Farms, Frederick.

Born March 14, 1948 in Hazelton, PA he was the son of the late George and Leona Yourishin.

Walter worked for 40 years with the United States Postal Service prior to his retirement. He was a...

Oct 26, 2015

Eudora Leonis Matthews, 82, of Thurmont, MD, passed away on October 26 at St. Catherine’s Nursing home in Emmitsburg, MD. She was surrounded by her loving family, holding the hand of Marshall her beloved husband of 66 years.

Leonis was born in LeGore, MD January 1, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Harry A. and...

Oct 25, 2015

Pamylla J. Powell 53, of New Midway passed at her home on Sunday, October 25, 2015 surrounded by her family after a long courageous fight with cancer.

Pam will be remembered for her infectious smile and outgoing personality. She loved horses, hunting, and spending time with her friends, family, horses and her dog Dazy.

She...

Oct 25, 2015

Mrs. Connie Lee K Hargett, 73, of Woodsboro, went home peacefully to be with the Lord, on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Frederick Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Richard E. Hargett, Sr., her husband of 57 years

Born on February 27, 1942, in Burkittsville, she was the daughter of the...

Oct 25, 2015

Mrs. Julie Ann Magaha Mackley,64 , of Thurmont, MD died on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of James L. "Buzz" Mackley. They were married for 39 years.

Born October 14, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Douglas W. Magaha and Mary Joan Swope Magaha.

Nanny...

Oct 24, 2015

Mrs. Vera Jean May, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away, Saturday, October 24, 2015 in Thurmont, Maryland. She was the loving wife of Charles E. May, Sr.

Mrs. May was born in Oliver Springs, TN on November 11, 1945 to Joseph Glenn Ridings and Mildred Lorraine Ridings.

She leaves behind two sons and was step-mother to...

Oct 24, 2015

Mrs. Jeanne P. Delauter, 75, of Port St. John,  Florida went to be with Jesus, surrounded by her loving family  on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Thurmont, Maryland.  She was the wife of the late Paul Delauter.

Born September 5, 1940 in Newport News, Virginia, she was the daughter of Jacob Donald Plank...

Oct 23, 2015

Mrs. Sylvia J. Weant, 74, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Dove House.  She was the wife of Earl Weant  her husband of   58 years.

Born January 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Palmer Eugene and Earlean Davis Glass.

Mrs. Weant was a member of Weller United...