Obituaries

Jan 10, 2016

Ethel Irene "Diddie" (Burgan) Miskell, 89, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village in Boonsboro.

Born on February 28, 1926, in Antietam Furnace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Otho and Hattie Virginia (McCoy) Burgan.

Diddie is survived by many nieces and nephews,...

Jan 9, 2016

Mr. James E. Cavey Jr., 76, of Mount Airy, MD, was called home by Our Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2016.

Jim was born in Baltimore, MD on November 23, 1939. He was the son of the late James and Grace Cavey of Glen Burnie, MD.

Jim was the loving husband of Sharon Ann Cavey,...

Jan 8, 2016

Robert Johnson Carpenter died peacefully January 8, 2016 at Holy Cross Hospital, Germantown, MD following a brief illness.  Mr. Carpenter was born July 31, 1930 in Washington, DC to the late Byron H. and Margaret (nee Johnson) Carpenter.  He was a long time Glen Hills, Rockville, MD resident until he moved in 2008 to Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg....

Jan 8, 2016

Michael Robert Walsh, 52, of Quantico VA passed away on January 8, 2016. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Robert and brother, Jon. He is survived by his mother, Carol; sisters and brothers-in law Cathy, Mark, Anne, David, Sarah, James, Sherry and Steve; nieces and nephews-David, Jonathan, Alex, Hailey, Alyssa, Sophia, Ainslie and James. He will be...

Jan 7, 2016

Mr. Terry Lane Kerns of Waynesboro, PA left this world unexpectedly after 46 years full of life, love, laughter and music on January 7, 2016. He was the cherished husband of Lisa Luzier Kerns and the devoted father of Dylan Kerns, Thurmont, MD and Avis and Ashton residing at home.  He was the son of Patricia Kerns...

Jan 6, 2016

Franklin David Williams, fondly known as Frankie by his family and friends, 29, of Brunswick, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 6th in Charles Town, West Virginia in an accident at work. He will be remembered most of all for his kindness and willingness to aid and assist others.

Frank loved the great outdoors, had a passion for helping...

Jan 5, 2016

Mrs. Mary Ruth Greeves, 67, of Frederick died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She was the loving wife of 33 years to John (Jack) Greeves.

Born December 18, 1948 in Boyds, she was the daughter of the late William R. and  Alice Catherine (Kolb) Catron.

A native of Frederick County, Mary was...

Jan 5, 2016

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Ann (Burk) Stockman, 74, of Frederick, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at her home. She was the wife of Franklin “Butch” E. Stockman Jr. for 57 years.

Born on Apr. 30, 1941, in Joppa, MD, she was the daughter of the late Estella F. Burk and Frederick C.Burk Sr....

Jan 4, 2016

Bobby Joe Herald, Sr., 63, of Woodsboro, died Monday, January 4, 2016 at his home. He was the loving husband of Patricia G. Arnold Herald for 43 years.

Born February 24, 1952 in Tazewell, Virginia, he was the son of the late Nellie Brown and Orn Paul Herald, Sr.

Bobby was employed by Jack's Roofing...

Jan 4, 2016

Jeane Nile McCool Coulombe of Adamstown, MD died January 4, 2016 in Frederick, MD.  She was born May 1, 1924 in Kosciusko, MS, the daughter of Jason Niles McCool and Florence Maganos McCool.  She graduated from high school in Vicksburg, MS and graduated from Mississippi State College for Women.  She was predeceased in 2008 by her husband, John H....

Jan 3, 2016

Joshua David Howes, un expectantly passed away January 3, 2016.

Josh was born December 2, 1972. He graduated from Thomas Johnson High School. Josh had a passion for his trade as an electrician and sports. He loved the Washington Redskins and Notre Dame. Josh loved fishing at Lake Anna and being with his friends and family.

Jan 3, 2016

Mrs. Marion Denise Robbins, 65, of Frederick, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Martinsburg VA Hospital. She was the loving wife of Daniel Robbins. They were married on April 23, 1969.

Born July 25, 1950 in Springfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard Jackson and Margaret (Miles) Allen.

Denise served honorably in...

Jan 1, 2016

Mr. Lionel A. Sweitzer passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 1, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1931 in Swanton, MD.

Lionel is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth Smith Swietzer; his son Craig E. Kershow and wife Pat of Stanton, KY; his daughters Karen A. Towles...

Dec 31, 2015

Mr. Tom Milton Rankin, 82, of Woodbine, MD., passed away Thursday December 31, 2015 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

He was the husband of Judith Seeger Rankin.

Born November 23 1933 in Six Mile Run, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar James, Sr. and Roseann Edwards Rankin.

Mr.Rankin retired after...

Dec 31, 2015

Ron Deless Bowles 56, of Frederick, MD. passed away on December 31, 2015. He was born July 1, 1959 in Bethesda MD.

Beloved husband of Connie P. Bowles; father of Brian D. Bowles; son of Ruth (Tom) Darby of Adamstown, MD and Lawrence (Judy) Bowles of Frederick, MD; brother of Michael (Lori) Bowles of Keedysville, MD and...

Dec 30, 2015

Tina Marie Seal, 55, of Sharpsburg, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the home.

Born on February 11, 1960 in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of Phyllis I. (Hines) Baker and the late Carl L. Baker.

She worked as a housekeeper at the Sheraton Hotel in Hagerstown for many years. Recently,...

Dec 30, 2015

Twin infants, Mason Alan and Colin Matthew Heflin passed away December 30, 2015 at the Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville.  They were born December 22, 2015.

Mason and Colin are survived by their parents, Chad and Riann Heflin; brother, Jaxon Robert Heflin; grandparents,

Edgar A. and Winifred L. Stup of Walkersville, E. Alan and...

Dec 29, 2015

Mrs. Marlene P. McCracken, 82, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Frederick.

Born on July 28, 1933, in Howard County, she was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Anna Bidinger Grant. Marlene was a graduate of Lisbon High School. Her first job was with Eastern Airlines; next...

Dec 27, 2015

Stanley L. Ray, Jr., 77, of Mt. Airy, MD, died December 27, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret A. Ryan.

Born March 29, 1938 in Peoria, IL, he was the son of the late Vivian Ray.

He was retired from the United States Marine Corps having served...

Dec 27, 2015

Mrs. Hilda Marie Offutt, 94 of Adamstown, died Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Buckingham's Choice.  She was the loving wife of W. Jerome Offutt.

Born March 24, 1921 in New York she was the daughter of the late John Nelson and Lillian Mae (Brown) La Tourette.

Mrs. Offutt was a very generous and giving person....