Obituaries

Charles Dykes, Jr.

Nov 28, 2010

Mr. Charles A. "Jimmy" Dykes Jr., 67, of Baltimore, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at his home. Born March 26, 1943, he was the son of the late Charles A. Dykes Sr. and Lucille Dykes-Gilbert of Frederick.

Jimmy was a 1962 graduate of Middletown High School. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where...

Vivian Van Voorhis

Nov 28, 2010

Vivian Eileen (Stouffer) Van Voorhis, 84, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, November 28, 2010.

Born in Mt. Lena, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lottie S. (Kinsey) Stouffer.

Her husband, David Clark Van Voorhis preceded her in death in 1991.

Vivian was a...

Larry Brooks

Nov 28, 2010

On Sunday November 28, 2010. Larry R. Brooks, of Mt. Airy, MD, husband of Nancy C. Brooks, Father of Meloney Olson and Sandra Henry and husband Steve. Grandfather of Steven Henry III, Kaylee Henry and Emma Henry. Brother of Cynthia Bossert and husband Mike, Bryant Brooks, Kevin Brooks and wife Cindi, Linda Brooks and Barbara Brooks.

He...

Infant Lexi Zirinsky

Nov 28, 2010

Lexi R. Zirinsky, infant; beloved daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter and niece, was called to heaven by God, to join His very smallest angels.

She is survived by many loving family members who will keep her memory bright always. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.

Wanda Wells

Nov 28, 2010

Mrs. Wanda Wells, 74, of Mt.Airy, died on Sunday November 28, 2010, at FrederickMemorialHospital. She was the wife of the late Roby H. Wells.

Born on November 30, 1935, in Nehaul, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Phyllis Turner Shrader. She was a member of Lighthouse Ministries, Mt.Airy. Surviving is a daughter, Pamela Adams...

Gertrude Bostic

Nov 28, 2010

Mrs. Gertrude M. Bostic, 71, of Mt. Airy died on Sunday, November 28, 2010, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, where she can rest in Him for eternity after a long battle with heart disease.

She was a Charter member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for over 42...

Elizabeth Kunkle

Nov 27, 2010

Elizabeth M. Kunkle, 88, of Fairfield, Pa., died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at The Village of Laurel Run. Born May 6, 1922, in Greensburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Irwin R. and Celia Marie Hadaway Thompson. She was the wife of the late William W. Kunkle.

She was a member of the Keymar Wesleyan...

Evelyn Anderson

Nov 27, 2010

Evelyn Mae Anderson, 44, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2010 while surrounded by her family.

Born on May 4, 1966, in Prince William County, Virginia, she was the daughter of William M. and Melba (Rhodes) Anderson of Haymarket, Virginia.

Evelyn was a 1984 Graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and...

Linda Snyder

Nov 27, 2010

Mrs. Linda Marie Snyder, 56 of Frederick, MD., passed away Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Thomas W. Snyder. Born November 27, 1954 in Montgomery County, Maryland, Linda was the daughter of the late Thomas and Shirley Nolan Smead. Throughout her working career she focused on special needs children from her ...

Mary Keith

Nov 27, 2010

Mrs. Mary Frances Keith, 91, of Frederick, died on Saturday, November 27 th , 2010 . She was the wife of the late Bowie E. Keith.

Born on November 27 th , 1919 in Maryland she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Nettie V. ( Harris ) Stevens. Mrs. Keith was a nursing assistant at the...

Mary Kearfoot

Nov 26, 2010

Mrs. Mary Florence Kearfott , of Brunswick , MD aged 96 , passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late James Kearfott.

Born  September 11, 1914, she was the daughter of the lae Ross and Helen Humphrey Wenner.

M rs.Kearfott was a member of Grace Episcopal...

Thomas Thorowgood

Nov 26, 2010

Mr. Thomas "Tom" Thorowgood, 77, of Frederick (formerly of Montgomery County), passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Sandra Birnie Thorowgood.

Born May 1, 1933 in Washington, D. C., he was the son of the late William and Martha Garrison Thorowgood.

Tom served his country in...

Emory Stotler, Jr.

Nov 26, 2010

Emory Clarence Stotler, Jr., 85, of Maugansville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 26, 2010.

Born on April 5, 1925 in Cool Hollow, Maryland, he was the son of the late Emory C. and Ada May (Thomas) Stotler, Sr.

Emory was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II....

Frances Widmayer

Nov 25, 2010

Peacefully departed on November 25, 2010. She will be remembered by all who loved her as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.

Frances, known affectionately to her late husband as "Fuzz," was a kind and gentle woman who selflessly cared for her family and friends in their times of need. She was the beloved...

Daniel Ellis

Nov 24, 2010

Daniel Gerald Ellis, 61, of Keedysville, Maryland, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 24, 2010.

Born on March 8, 1949, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Fred Gerald and Edith Louise (Whittington) Ellis.

Daniel was a 1967 graduate of Boonsboro High School.  He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Shepherd...

Linda Iseminger

Nov 24, 2010

Linda Lu (Schmidt) Iseminger, 70, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born on October 11, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Boyd Leonard and Vivian Adele (Stone) Schmidt.

Linda was a devoted wife and mother who dedicated her...

Saul Pincus

Nov 23, 2010

Mr. Saul Pincus, 90, of Silver Spring, MD on November 23, 2010, loving husband of the late Helen S. Pincus. Devoted father of David Pincus ( Laurie), Robert (Donna),　 Grandchildren: Risa Schecter (Steve), Karyn Mann (Howie), Rachel Pincus, Sarah Pincus, Angela Rice, and Frances Welch. Also　 survived by 7 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son;...

Charles Kinna, Sr.

Nov 22, 2010

Mr. Charles E. "Jack" Kinna, Sr., 90, of Jefferson, MD., passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Blanche Ausherman Kinna.

Born April 22, 1920 in Frederick County he was the son of the late Dewey and Jane Ramsburg Kinna.

Jack was a farmer all...

Betty Lawson

Nov 21, 2010

Mrs. Betty L. (Sherald) Lawson, age 81 , of Hagerstown, formerly of Frederick passed away on November 21, 2010 in the Washington County Hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Lawson was born January 12, 1929 in Frederick, MD. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Gertrude Smith. Mrs. Lawson is survived by one son Robert Sherald and his wife...

Gail Zickafoose

Nov 21, 2010

Mrs. Gail L. Zickafoose 59, of Hagerstown, MD., passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010.

She was the wife of David C. Zickafoose her husband of 26 years.

Born January 19, 1951 in Baltimore, MD., she was the daughter of Agnes Peacock Miller of Baltimore, MD and the late...