Obituaries

Jan 1, 2015

George Albert Reeder, 81, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland.

Born on October 21, 1933, he was the son of the late Roland Hubert and Isabel C. (Martz) Reeder.

George was a 1951 graduate from Boonsboro High School.

He...

Dec 31, 2014

Zachary Mikal Merriman, 25, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life in his home on the morning of December 31, 2014.

Born on June 2, 1989 in Boulder, Colorado, he was the son of Kim P. (Rembold) Mozick and fiancé Gerald A. McLane of Boonsboro, and Stephen A. Merriman and wife Mary of South Bend, Indiana....

Dec 31, 2014

Michael L. Dorsey, 56, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2014, at College View Nursing Home  in Frederick. Born on February 7, 1958, in Olney, Maryland he is the son of Herman Dorsey of Westminster, Maryland and the late Eleanor E. Dorsey. Michael graduated in 1976 from South Carroll High School. Michael is survived by his...

Dec 31, 2014

Betty R. Zentz, 90, of Thurmont, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 31, 2014.  Born in Thurmont on February 27, 1924, Betty was the daughter of the late Clinton Blickenstaff and Viola (Pryor) Blickenstaff and she was the youngest of five sisters. Betty dedicated her professional life to helping others. She was enrolled as a member of the...

Dec 31, 2014

Mrs. Helen R. Rodgers, 90, of Thurmont, MD, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at St. Joseph Ministries.  She was the wife of the late Joseph "Joe" E. Rodgers. Born February 15, 1924 in Walkersville, she was the daughter of the late William and Reta Bell Pittinger Filler. Mrs. Rodgers was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, The Sodality...

Dec 31, 2014

Mr. Lewis Raymond Walton, 69, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born in Portland, Maine on January 23, 1945 (as he often said “you can never forget my birthday if you can count to five --12345”). He was the son of the late Norman Sr. and Caroline...

Dec 31, 2014

Mr. Raymond Franklin “Frankie” Mills, 67 of Frederick passed away on Wednesday, December 31st at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia A. Linton Mills. They were married for 46 years. Born February 11, 1947 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine Mills. He was a graduate of Frederick High School. He...

Dec 30, 2014

Sally A. (Steinke) Betzner, wonderful wife, perfect mother, and grandmother extraordinaire died on December 30, 2014.  Sally was surrounded by her loving family as she entered into eternal life in God's continued care. Sally blessed the world with her presence on November 7, 1943 in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York.  She was the fourth of six children. She was baptized at...

Dec 30, 2014

Kim M. Lawson, 40,  of Frederick, Maryland, loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, mother, and friend to all, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 30, 2015, at the Washington Hospital Center. Born on December 16, 1974,  in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of Bernice (Bizzell) Lawson of Frederick, Maryland  and Alvin Lawson of Melbourne, Florida. Kim was a 1993 graduate of Friendly High...

Dec 29, 2014

Mrs. Mary L. (Woods) Phillips, 96, formerly of Brunswick, Maryland, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014, at Citizens Nursing and Rehab in Frederick, where she had been a resident since 2011. Born on August 18, 1918, in Brunswick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa (Harrington) Woods. Her husband, Theron "Sam" Phillips, preceded her in...

Dec 29, 2014

February 1, 1938-December 29, 2014 Cremation Tribute (private-family members only) Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. 1621 Opposumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 January. 2, 2015 at 10:00 am ~ Church Memorial Service (family & friends) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 20020 Appleridge Road Montgomery Village, MD 20886 January. 3, 2015 at 12:00 pm~ light lunch immediately after *In lieu...

Dec 28, 2014

Mr. Paul Everett Gorman, 67, of Ocean Pines, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born May 6, 1947 in New Orleans, LA, he was the son of the late George and Rita Gorman. Paul was a longtime resident of Prince George's County. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Air Force Captain. He relocated to...

Dec 28, 2014

Mr. Charles B. Raper, 89, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Lorien Life Center, Mt. Airy. He was the husband of the late Angela Nelson Raper who died in 2010. Born on June 16, 1925, in Sutherland, IA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Lucy McCormack Raper. Mr. Raper served in the...

Dec 28, 2014

Eva Virginia (Pierce) Knight, 83, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village in Boonsboro, Maryland.

Born on November 2, 1931, in Antietam Furnace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George Thomas and Effie Virginia (Ely) Pierce.  Her husband, Arthur Lee Knight, preceded her in death...

Dec 27, 2014

Mrs. Clara Annette Zogg, 83, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Norman Zogg. Born September 22, 1931 in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha Ganow Church. Mrs. Zogg graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and from...

Dec 27, 2014

Mary Lou (Miller) Metcalf, 84, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at her home while surrounded by her family.

Born on November 4, 1930, in Keyser, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. Miller and Dolly V. (Anderson) Miller Rhodes.

Dec 27, 2014

Mr. Francis "Ralph" Ertle, 97, of Frederick, MD passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of the late Gladys Ertle for 63 years. Born December 31, 1916 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Julia Buscke Ertle. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army with...

Dec 26, 2014

Mr. William “Craig” Thacher, Lewistown, MD passed away at home December 26, 2014. Born February 2, 1960, in Miami FL, he was the son of William P. Thacher and the late Helen Janet Thacher. He is survived by Father William P. Thacher, brother Jeffrey L. Thacher, niece Danielle McGraw and husband Brenton, nephew William Zachary Thacher, Aunt Helen Clare Butler...

Dec 26, 2014

Mrs. Joyce Ann Trilling, 69, of Frederick, MD passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of Robert G. Trilling. Born August 14, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merl and Jean Ashcraft Johnson. Joyce proudly served her country in the U.S. Air Force where she was a medic for...

Dec 26, 2014

Mrs. Josephine Juanita Edwards Kidwell Clem, 92,  of Rohrersville, MD died peacefully, December 26, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family.    She was the wife of the late William Edgar Kidwell and second husband the late Edward Allen Clem. Born March 9, 1922 in Garrets Mill, MD she was the daughter of the late Frederick Harrison and Martha Mildred Main Edwards....