Obituaries

Sep 8, 2015

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HELMUT B. NUNN (Age 81)

On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 of Lithia, Florida, formerly of Damascus and Frederick, MD. Beloved husband of Anna E. Nunn; father of Willy Nunn; brother of Walter Nunn and Ruth Denk. Mr. Nunn worked as a chemist for 29 years for the FDA and then 10 years as a...

Sep 8, 2015

With his eye on the goal and moving at full throttle pace, our beloved son, brother, cousin, grandson, nephew, uncle and kind-hearted friend, Gunnar Franklin Whipp, crossed heaven's goal line on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. While only with us for 20 short years, Gunnar will always be remembered for his funny wit, his caring heart, and his non-judgmental love...

Sep 7, 2015

Mrs. Willadaene Chatman, 58, of Frederick, MD passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Tyrone Chatman.

Born July 31, 1957 in Pittsburgh, PA she was the daughter of Wilson and Myrtle "Moser" Flowers

Willadene was a woman of love and will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will...

Sep 7, 2015

Patricia Ann (Cogan) Hood, 67, of Keedysville, Maryland passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015, at Vindobona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Braddock Heights, Maryland.

Born on September 6, 1948 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Hayes) Cogan.  Her husband, Lonnie T. Hood, preceded her in death in 2010.

Sep 7, 2015

Phyllis Mae [Davidson] Taylor, 73, of Monrovia, Md., passed away  Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital,  Frederick, Md.  She was the daughter of the late Henry and Lela Davidson of  Vestal, N.Y . and Bradenton , FL. , and sister to the late Shirley Davidson Oakes, Ellenton, FL.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas...

Sep 7, 2015

Mrs. Violet Louise Summers, 90, of Frederick, Maryland, died Monday, September 7, 2015 at Homewood of Crumland Farms.  She was the wife of the late Samuel P. Summers, Jr.

Born October 14, 1924 in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George Samuel and Lela Dixon Smith.

Mrs. Summers was a member of Libertytown...

Sep 6, 2015

Devin James Roberts, 23, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home.

Born on October 2, 1991, in Hagerstown, he is the son of Marty W. and Tracey A. Roberts of Keedysville.

He was a 2009 graduate from Boonsboro High School where he played football and was involved...

Sep 5, 2015

Ernest F. Mongan, 52, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on March 28, 1963, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he is the son of Shelva J. Lohman and husband Rodger of Sharpsburg, Maryland, and the late Elmer F. Mongan.

Ernest was a 1981...

Sep 5, 2015

Mr. John Tazzie Dearo, 81, of Clarksburg, MD passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Holy Cross Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Doris Dearo for 59 years. Born August 14, 1934 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late John and Effie Worrell Dearo.

John proudly served his country in the United...

Sep 5, 2015

Susan Elaine Martin Allen, 68, of Dern Road, Emmitsburg, Md., died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born Dec. 19, 1946 in Gettysburg, Pa., she was a daughter of the late George J. and Anna Margaret Sayler Martin of Emmitsburg.

She graduated from Emmitsburg High School in 1964 and from Western...

Sep 3, 2015

"Time's so short that we are just guests, invited for a moment to walk among the stars."  ~Walter Kuhlman who passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his home.  He was the beloved partner of Nancy M. Vibrans.

Born on July 20, 1949 in Owego, NY he was the son of Karl and Lottie Kuhlman of Owego,...

Sep 3, 2015

Mr.  Frank "Jay" James Vaszil, age 61, of New Market, Maryland, passed away, unexpectedly, September 3rd 2015.

Born August 9th 1954, in Washington, DC, he was preceded in death by his father, Frank Vaszil.  He was survived by his mother, Joan Vaszil.

He is also survived by brothers, Mark Vaszil and Scott Vaszil; ...

Sep 2, 2015

Mr. Minh C. Tran, 67, of Frederick, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville.

He was the husband Bich Van Thi Le.

Born on January 6, 1948 in Vietnam, he was the son of the late Thang Van Tran and Dau Thi Ton Nu.

Minh was the...

Sep 2, 2015

Mr. Douglas L. Cook, 71, of Brunswick, Md. died on Wednesday, September 02, 2015 at his home.  He was predeceased by his wife, Malinda L. Cook, of 49 years.

Born on January 19, 1944 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Edgar William & Elsie Irene Cook.

Doug is...

Sep 1, 2015

Ava Maria Whittemore, 66, of Frederick, MD passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at her home, surrounded by loved ones, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born May 6, 1949 to the late John H. Smith, Jr. and the late Helen Butler Smith. She was the youngest child of six. She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 31, 2015

Mr. Joseph Richard Baker, Jr., 73, of Mt. Airy died on Monday, August 31, 2015 at INOVA Hospital in Fairfax, VA. He was the husband of MaryAnn Gilvey Baker, his wife of 40 years.

Born on July 20, 1942 in Linthicum, he was the son of the late Joseph Richard and Mary Elizabeth Baker.

"Joe" had...

Aug 30, 2015

Robert Lee Stowers 45 of Walkersville, MD; died Sunday, August 30, 2015 peacefully at his home. Born August 25, 1970 to Nancy Irene and the late Robert John; father of Robert E. Stowers; grandfather of Andrew Logan and Austin Lee Stowers; brother of John Stowers; uncle of Lila Stowers; companion of Debbie Holt. Robert worked as a mason in...

Aug 29, 2015

Mr. Wayne Smith, Sr., 66, of Thurmont, formerly of Frederick, died on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Glade Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. He was the loving husband of Linda Smith.

Born January 5, 1949 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Charles and Stella Blizzard.

Wayne attended Linganore High School and was...

Aug 29, 2015

Mrs. Morna M. Crampton, 91, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Edenton Retirement Center.  She was the wife of the late Gilbert Crampton.

Born March 25, 1924 in Lee County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Kirk Ward.

Mrs. Crampton enjoyed spending...

Aug 27, 2015

Mr. William Clarke Collins, 88, of Thurmont, died on Aug. 27, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

"Bill" was born on January 24, 1927 in Florida.

Bill worked as a Safeway meat cutter for over forty years. He enjoyed having a vegetable garden, watching classical movies and joking and laughing with others. He will be missed...