Obituaries

Roger Wiley

Dec 1, 2013

Mr. Roger F. Wiley, 93, of Thurmont, died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at St. Catherine's Nursing Center in Emmitsburg. He was the loving husband of nearly 66 years to Jeannette Young Wiley. Born January 3, 1920 in Detour, he was the son of the late Mathew F. and Etta Mae Gibson Wiley. Mr. Wiley worked as a mechanist engineer technician...

Richard Ridenour

Nov 30, 2013

Mr. Richard Leon Ridenour, 63, of Thurmont, MD passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 after a courageous battle with ALS.  He was the beloved husband of Marsha Ridenour. Born on January 21, 1950 in Brunswick, MD he was the son of Leon and Betty Carver Ridenour of Thurmont. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines.  He was a life member...

Claude Hall

Nov 30, 2013

Mr. Claude Harris (Joe) Hall, 72 of Augusta, WV, formerly of Knoxville, MD, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.   He was the beloved husband of Janet L. Hall for 48 years. Born on October 6, 1941 in Loudoun Co., VA he was the son of the late Jack and Elizabeth Harris Hall. Mr....

David Willard

Nov 29, 2013

David Michael Willard, 30, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, November 29, 2013 at his home.

Born on January 19, 1983, in Ft. Polk, Louisianna, he is the son of Barbara J. (Kerber) Leatherman and husband Gregory of Sharpsburg, Maryland, and David L. Willard of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He worked in construction for most of his...

Christopher Goldzwig II

Nov 28, 2013

Heaven’s gates opened early on the morning of Thursday, November 28, 2013 to receive Christopher Gerald Goldzwig II, 23 of of Keymar, MD. Christopher’s sudden death was the result of an automobile accident. Born November 28, 1990 in Frederick, MD, he is the beloved son of Christopher G. Goldzwig of Keymar MD; and Alisa Goldzwig Strobel and her husband, Scott...

Kathleen Karl

Nov 28, 2013

Mrs. Kathleen A. Karl, 89, of Frederick, MD passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the Golden Living Center.  She was the wife of the late Henry Thomas Karl. Born on September 3, 1924 in Johnstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry Vincent and Kathleen Edna Blair Reddinger. Mrs. Karl was a member of St. John's Catholic Church.  Kathleen...

William Myers

Nov 27, 2013

Mr. William "Bill" Charles Myers, 77, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home. He was the husband of Joyce Parker Myers, his wife of 25 years. Born July 6, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late William Charles, Sr. and Dorothy Miller Myers. In addition to his wife, he is survived...

Glenn Nikirk

Nov 27, 2013

Mr. Glenn L. Nikirk, 84, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home.  He was the husband of Bonnie Wastler Nikirk, his wife of  61 years. Born August 19, 1929 in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Glenn Travis and Rose Alexander Nikirk. Mr. Nikirk was a 1947 graduate of Frederick High School.  He joined the...

Antoni Airhart

Nov 26, 2013

Mr. Antoni Shawn (Tony) Airhart, age 46, of Thurmont, died unexpectedly at his home on November 26, 2013. Born on June 11, 1967, in Great Lakes, IL, he was the son of John Airhart of Oakmont, PA and Glenda L. Trout of Walkersville. Tony was a beloved father, son, brother and uncle. He spent over 25 years doing what he...

Robert Dalton

Nov 25, 2013

Mr. Robert Joseph Dalton, 65, of Mt. Airy passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 25, 2013 at his home. He was the loving husband of Donna Dalton. They've been together for 36 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Diane McIntyre and husband, Russell, and their children, Marjorie Ruch, and Katelyn, Kendall...

Donald Herr

Nov 24, 2013

DONALD G. HERR On Sunday, November 24, 2013 of Woodbine, MD.  Beloved husband of M. Dolores Herr.  He is survived by son Joseph Rockstroh (Simone) and daughter Mary Ellen Liebowitz; grandchildren Shawn and Pat Moriarty and Jamie Rockstroh; 4 great-grandchildren.  Donald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII.  He was an avid golfer and enjoyed big band music in his younger...

Blaine Smiley

Nov 23, 2013

Blaine Wilson Smiley, 75, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at his place of residence.

Born on June 4, 1938, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late George David and Caroline Juanita (Nabors) Smiley. He was the co-owner of Cannas, LLC in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Blaine also worked...

Erma Thompson

Nov 23, 2013

Mrs. Erma Elizabeth Thompson, 82, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 23rd, 2013.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Edna Bowens.  Erma was born on August 25th, 1931 in Frederick, Maryland.  She attended Frederick County schools.  Erma was a domestic worker who professionally cleaned houses throughout Frederick County until she retired. Erma was very humble and loved spending time...

Wayne Brown

Nov 23, 2013

Wayne D. Brown, 64, of 100 Stonegate Drive, Frederick, MD, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was born April 24, 1949 in Frederick, to the late Boisy Davis, Jr. and Alice Brown Davis; paternal father, the late Calvin Lee and wife Viola. He was the husband of Denise Davis-Brown for 21 years. Wayne was the first...

Thomas Ludy

Nov 23, 2013

Thomas Markwood Ludy, 88, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on November 23, 2013 at NMS Healthcare of Hagerstown.

He was born on November 21, 1925 in Gapland, Maryland to Lloyd Cyrus and Icie Ellen (Smith) Ludy.

He worked for Bowers Lumber Company for 13 years and Lowes Home Improvement until his retirement in...

Virginia Martin

Nov 22, 2013

Virginia M. (Winders) Martin , 91, of Beaver Creek, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, November 22, 2013 at her place of residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Bob" W. Martin who passed February 12, 2012.

Born on June 16, 1922, in Beaver Creek, Maryland, she was the daughter of the...

Blondena Good

Nov 22, 2013

Blondena Susan Mowry Good passed away unexpectedly from a fall at her home on November 22, 2013. She was born June 6, 1924 in Petersburg, WV to the late Mamie Bean and James W. Mowry. She was married to the Roland (Pete) Lewis from Petersburg, WV from 1941 until his passing in 1972. In 1976, she found love again and...

Marie Walker

Nov 22, 2013

Mrs. Marie E. Walker, 95, of Frederick died peacefully Friday, November 22, 2013 at Tranquillity at Fredericktowne. She was the loving wife of the late Jack H. Walker, who predeceased her on January 3, 2012. Born November 7, 1918 in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Daisy Shull. Mrs. Walker was a homemaker who enjoyed...

Mrs. Marion McClain

Nov 21, 2013

Mrs. Marion B. McClain, 84, of Frederick, MD passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at her home. Born September 22, 1929 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Mary Grace Rothenhoefer and George Biggs. Her husband, Merritt E. McClain preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by four step daughters, Bunny Smith, Carolyn See and...

Marion Cresap

Nov 20, 2013

Mrs. Marion Ellen Cresap, 83, of Frederick, MD died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Frederick Memorial Hospital as a result of a stroke. She was the loving wife of the late George F. Cresap. Born September 5, 1930 in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Alma Staggs Umstot. Marion retired from the former Eyerly's Department...