Obituaries

Gladys Keyfauver

Oct 19, 2013

Gladys Louise (Dinsmore) Keyfauver, 86, of Hagerstown, Maryland, formerly of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Emeritus Senior Living in Hagerstown.

Born on June 4, 1927 in Fairplay, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward R. and Grace (Rohrer) Dinsmore. Gladys was employed for 30 years in the cutting rooms...

Douglas Seekins

Oct 18, 2013

Douglas Anthony Seekins, 71, passed from this life on Friday, October 18, 2013 at his daughter's home in Frederick.

Born on August 19, 1942, in Medina, New York, he was the son of the late Elmer Orlando and Anna (Pieronkiewicz) Seekins.

Doug, a long time resident of Rohrersville, Maryland, moved to Naples, Florida in 2005. ...

Gregory Semler

Oct 18, 2013

Gregory Wayne Semler, 65, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Friday, October 18, 2013.

Born on August 24, 1948, in Hagerstown, he is the son of Florence Marie (Schoultz) Semler of Hagerstown and the late John L. Semler, Jr. Greg was a 1968 graduate from North Hagerstown High School and had attended the Hagerstown Junior College.  He...

William Goodrich

Oct 15, 2013

William Patrick Goodrich , 95 , of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at his residence.

Born on June 24, 1918, in Olyphant Pennsylvannia, he was the son of the late Paul Pius and Annastasia (McNally) Goodrich. William was preceded in death by his wife, June Adele (Wilhide) Goodrich in 1972.

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Romelda Lawson

Oct 15, 2013

Mrs. Romelda “Mill” M. Lawson, 90, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away  Tuesday, October 15, 2013. She was the wife of the late Perry E. Lawson, Sr.  They were married 54 years. Born March 14, 1923, she was the daughter of Rocco and Lilly McDonald Guariglia. Mrs. Lawson was an “Avon Lady” for ten years and made the President’s Club.  She enjoyed spending time...

Arlene Giannini

Oct 13, 2013

Mrs. Arlene A. Giannini, 84 of Thurmont, Maryland died Sunday Oct 13 at York Hospital, York PA.  She was the wife of the late Donald E. Giannini. Born Oct. 31, 1928 in Fall River, Mass she was the daughter of the late Albert Routhier and Elsie Donald Routhier.  She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Thurmont where...

Elmer Cline

Oct 12, 2013

Mr. Elmer Lee Cline "Pappy" age 68, of Myersville, MD passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 at his home after a long illness.  Elmer was the loving husband, and best friend  of Phylis D.  Cline to whom he was married for 35 years. Born on June 11, 1945 in Frederick, MD he was the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy Cline. Elmer...

Jeffrey Wivell

Oct 12, 2013

"Jeffrey Patrick Wivell of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed away quietly in the presence of close family and friends at York Hospital on the morning of Saturday, October 12th 2013. He was 56 years old. Jeffrey is survived by Tammy, his beloved wife of 33 years. They were married on June 28th, 1980 at The National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg,...

Anthony Casadonte

Oct 12, 2013

Anthony P. Casadonte, 90, of Walkersville passed away Saturday October 12, 2013 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was born April 22, 1923 in Bristol CT, son of the late Maria Grazia (DeFilipo) and Rocco Casadonte. Tony was preceded in death by his wife Jean N. Casadonte. He was a member of St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Frederick, MD....

Roy Thorpe

Oct 12, 2013

Mr. Roy Thorpe, 67, of Woodsboro, MD, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He was the husband of Carol Brown Thorpe. Born January 28, 1946 in St. Charles, Virginia, he was the son of the late Emmett and Birdie Flannery Thorpe. Mr. Thorpe served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Moose...

Patricia Bruning

Oct 11, 2013

Mrs. Patricia Ann Bruning, 79, of Knoxville, MD, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at her home. She was the wife of the late John W. Bruning. Born April 19, 1934 in West Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late William Saars  and Cathryn McNulty Martin. Mrs. Bruning was of Catholic Faith. She was a member of American Legion...

Lois Wisner

Oct 11, 2013

Mrs. Lois Jean Wisner, 81, of Walkersville died Friday, October 11, 2013 at Glade Valley Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Merhl W. Wisner, Jr., who predeceased her August 20, 2011. Born September 5, 1932 in Graceham, she was the daughter of the late James and Grace Bentz. In earlier years, Mrs. Wisner was an assistant cashier...

Donald Kilgore

Oct 11, 2013

Mr. Donald R. Kilgore, 84, of Frederick died Friday, October 11, 2013 at Kline Hospice House. He was the husband of the late Esther Kilgore who died in 2011. They were married 49 years. Born March 30, 1929 in York, P.A., he was the son of the late Roy and Kathryn Kilgore. In younger years, Mr. Kilgore worked as a...

Robert Myers

Oct 11, 2013

Robert J. Myers 71, of Ijamsville, passed away on October 11, 2013 at his home. He was the husband of Mary Mageline Myers. Born on May 4, 1942 in Johnstown, PA. He was the son of the late Albert James and Margaret Washnak Myers. Robert entered the U.S. Navy immediately after high school where he learned to program submarines. He...

Roy McCoy, Sr.

Oct 10, 2013

Roy McCoy, Sr., 80, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at his place of residence, surrounded by family and friends.

Born on September 3, 1933 in Dargan, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert Leroy and Lillie Irene (Myers) McCoy. Roy is survived by his loving wife, Lois Arlene...

Amy Lyles

Oct 10, 2013

Amy Kauffman Lyles went home to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Born on May, 15, 1972, Amy loved to shake a tail feather with friends, going to the beach, traveling and shopping at Target. She was a lucky card player and above all else enjoyed being a "second...

Katherine Stotler

Oct 10, 2013

Katherine Irene (Hennesy) Stotler, 88, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at her home while surrounded by her family.

Born on December 2, 1924, in Fairplay, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lottie Ruth (Daugherty) Hennesy. Mrs. Stotler is survived by her husband, William E. Stotler, Sr.; one...

Daniel Mullins

Oct 9, 2013

Daniel Alan Mullins, aged 39, passed away Wednesday, October 9th in his home in Frederick, Maryland. He was the father of Delia and Oliver Mullins and husband to Angella Chellis Mullins. Born on September 7th, 1974 in Maryland, he was the son of Gary and Paula Mullins and brother to Laura Mullins Goodhue. He is also survived by his brother-in-law...

Bernice Zeigler

Oct 9, 2013

Bernice Naomi (Mowen) Zeigler, 58, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at her home while surrounded by her family and friends.

Born on October 6, 1955 in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of Lester "Mike" Mowen of Hagerstown, and the late Annabelle (Whitmore) Mowen. Bernice was a 1973 graduate of Clear...

Robert Smith, Sr.

Oct 9, 2013

Mr. Robert J. Smith, Sr., 87, longtime Frederick resident and former co-owner of Coblentz & Smith Insurance Agency, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his home. He was the loving husband of Valerie Smith for 57 years. Born May 31, 1926 in New York, he was the son of the late Leonard and Gertrude Smith. Mr. Smith enjoyed...