Obituaries

Feb 7, 2012

After a courageous battle of pancreatic cancer Mrs. Deborah Kay Weddle, 59, of Walkersville passed through her family’s arms and into the hands of the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 during her last few days at the Hospice House in Mt. Airy. Deborah was the wife of Kevin W. Weddle. Born September 14, 1952 in Frederick County she was...

Feb 7, 2012

Irma Mae "Towie" Vallaster joined her heavenly family and friends on February 7, 2012.  Irma was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1919 to Robert and Emma Shewell.  She married Richard Valllaster in 1942 and was the proud mother of three daughters and one son.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard, three brothers, her daughter, Judith, and...

Feb 7, 2012

Richard C. Meighen, 55, of Boonsboro, Maryland, and formerly of Severn, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the University of Maryland Medical Center following complications from a Bone Marrow Transplant.

Born May 28, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Clayton Frank and Vivian Jesse (McCracken) Meighen.

Feb 6, 2012

Bernard Marion Shankle passed on Monday, February 6, 2012. Born on August 12, 1922, in Yellow Spring, he was the son of the late Dennis Merhl Shankle and Sadie Rice Shankle and the step-son of Marguerite Foland Shankle Bernie served in the US Army in World War II and Korea. As a young man he worked at Knott & Geisbert...

Feb 6, 2012

W. Lee "Mike" Gosnell, 97, of Ravenwood Lutheran Village and formerly of Trego, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Ravenwood Lutheran Village. Born May 5, 1914 in Brunswick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Alonzo and Anna Mae (Anderson) Gosnell.  His wife of 71 years, Huldah Catherine (Easton) Gosnell, preceded him in...

Feb 3, 2012

Mr. John Demos Caiopoulos, 44, of Frederick, MD., passed away suddenly, Friday, February 3, 2012 at home.  He was the husband of Nicole Caiopoulos. Born December 18, 1967 in Washington, D. C., he was the son of James and Bonnie Feitelson Caiopoulos. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sisters Tina Klinger Knapp and husband Bob...

Feb 2, 2012

Leon Norris "Pappy" Slifer, 89, of Lakin Avenue in Boonsboro, passed from this life on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on November 19, 1922, he was the son of the late Clarence Elmer and Lulu Edith (Norris) Slifer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie E. (Fling) Slifer...

Feb 1, 2012

In Lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions be made to: Alzheimers Association Western Maryland Chapter 108 Byte Driver, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21702

Feb 1, 2012

Mr. David Edward King, Sr., 87, of Frederick, MD., passed away Wednesday February 1, 2012 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Angela King,  his first wife Carolyn King and second wife Agnes King. Born June 14, 1924 in Wilmington, North Carolina, he was the son of John U. and Hazel Dushan  King. Mr. King served his...

Jan 31, 2012

Mrs. Hallie K. Boone, 87, of Mt. Airy died on Tuesday January 31, 2012 at the Dove Hospice House,Westminster. She was the wife of the late Carroll Frederick Boone. She was born on June 15, 1924 in Frederick County, She was the daughter of the late Harry Esworthy  and Olivia Rebecca (Bohn) Wilson. Surviving are her daughters, Carol Robertson of Frederick,...

Jan 30, 2012

Mr. Robert Franklin Cribbs, 93, of Jefferson, Md passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at Copper Ridge Assisted Living.  He was the husband of the late Ruth Elaine "Miller" Cribbs. Born June 7, 1918 in Reuloc, PA he was the son of the late Floyd and Estelle Gray Cribbs. Mr. Cirbbs proudly served his country as a CPO for 20 years...

Jan 29, 2012

Mrs. Frances J. Wood, 90, died on January 29, 2012, at Homewood at Crumland Farms. Born on January 12, 1922 in Shelby, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Vera Jolley. Frances attended Gardiner Webb College. She married the late Robert F. Wood, Sr. in 1943. They lived in College Park, Maryland before moving to Frederick...

Jan 29, 2012

Mrs. Alma Geneva Clay, 84 of New Market, Maryland died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Glade Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Walkersville. She was the loving wife of Albert S. Clay, her husband of 64 years. Born February 18, 1927 in Max Meadows, VA she was the daughter of the late Cephas A. and Ethel S. Raines. She...

Jan 28, 2012

Ms. Leslie Ann Reese, 56 a longtime resident of Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center passed away on Saturday January 28, 2012 at Citizens. She was the wife of the late Thomas Lamberti. Born November 8, 1955 in Bethesda, MD., she was the daughter of Rosalie Smith Reese of Frederick. In addition to her mother she is survived by her siblings,...

Jan 28, 2012

Mrs. Ellen May Kennedy, 88, of Frederick, MD passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kennedy. Born September 1, 1923 in New Market, MD she was the daughter of the late Myrtlen and Susan Cecil Sheets. Mrs. Kennedy was a 1940 graduate of Frederick High School and...

Jan 27, 2012

Beulah Vandelia (Haupt) Swope, 97, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Golden Living Nursing Center in Hagerstown. Born on August 29, 1914, in Washington County, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Vandelia (Easterday) Haupt.  She was preceded in death by two husbands, William Griffith and William "Buddy" Myers....

Jan 27, 2012

Miss Kristi L. Moussiaux, 25, of Woodbine, died on Friday January 27, 2012 at her home. She was the fiancé of Ryan Pickett. Born on June 27, 1986 in Olney she was the daughter of Shirley I. Savitts of Frederick and John Moussiaux of Hagerstown. Surviving in addition to her parents and fiancé are two brothers, Paul Savitts of Adamstown...

Jan 27, 2012

Shirley Ruth Wood, formerly of Columbia and later New Market, MD, died January 27, 2012, under Hospice care at Sunrise Assisted Living in Frederick. She was 83. Her beloved husband of 57 years, Lloyd Wood, died in 2010. She was born in San Francisco April 24, 1928, to Albert and Marjorie Schermesser, the second of their six children. Sure of...

Jan 26, 2012

Richard Mailen “Dick” Horch, 84, passed away Thursday, January 26th 2012 in Frederick, MD. Born March 10, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Fred and Wilda Horch. He leaves behind his loving wife, Florence Horch; son David Horch (Rebecca); daughters Dianne Stull and Drue McAllister (Brian); daughter-in-law Kaylie Horch; stepson Gregg Riebesehl (Karen); grandchildren Timothy and Andrew...

Jan 26, 2012

Mr. Bradley L. Collett, 85, of Mt. Airy died on Thursday January 26, 2012 at his home. He was the husband of Verona D. Collett. Born on June 16, 1926 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Cyril and Narcissa Frazier Collett. Also surviving is a daughter, Cheryl Popielasz of Mt. Airy. Grandchildren Randy and Sarah Popielasz...