Obituaries

Feb 13, 2010

Mr. Elmer N. Delphey, Jr. 79 of Frederick, died Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born November 16, 1930 in Union Bridge, MD he was the son of the late Elmer N. Delphey, Sr. and Helen L. Delphey. He was an avid NASCAR fan and he especially loved Dale Earnhardt. He is survived by his six...

Feb 12, 2010

Mrs. Melissa Ellen Moore, 35, of Frederick died on Friday February 12, 2010 at her home. She was the wife of William Moore. Born on June 14, 1974 in Frederick she was the daughter of Joseph Michael and Debra Ellen Gloyd Geisinger. Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are two children; Tyler and Kaylynn Moore of Frederick....

Feb 12, 2010

Mrs. Lydia Caroline Geisbert of Urbana, who spent her life creating a legacy of love for her friends and family, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2010. Born in Baltimore, MD on July 31, 1919, Lydia had a long and remarkable life, spanning nearly a century in the greater Frederick community. On August 1, 2009, she enjoyed a wonderful...

Feb 11, 2010

Mr. Joe G. Peplinski, 27, of Ellicott City, formerly of Monrovia, died on Thursday February 11, 2010 at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia. He was the Fiance of Amy Dwyer. Born on November 6, 1982 in Silver Spring, he was the son of Richard Edward and Mary Ann Henderson Peplinski. Joey was a graduate of Urbana High School and...

Feb 11, 2010

Helen Kathaline (Rosenberg) Spielman, 97, of Funkstown, Maryland went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at her home.

Born on September 16, 1912 in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George Shanklin and Alice Jane (Jacobs) Rosenberg.

Her husband, Harry H. Spielman preceded her in death in...

Feb 11, 2010

Robert Milton"Tut" Holland, 83 of Flint Hill, Frederick, died Thursday, February 11 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born January 27, 1927 in Flint Hill, Frederick County, Maryland, he was a son of the late Ervin and Catherine "Katie" Lee Holland. He had been employed by Kettler Brothers, Co. and was a valued employee for many years. During his retirement he...

Feb 10, 2010

Mr. Norman Willard Gaither, 95, of Brunswick, died on Wednesday February 10, 2010 at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown. He was the husband of the late Helen E. Gaither. Born on September 17, 1914 in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Paul and Mamie Barger Gaither. He was an avid baseball fan and was a former semi pro...

Feb 10, 2010

Pauline E. (Shank) Reeder, 82, of Boonsboro, Maryland passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Reeders Memorial Home in Boonsboro.

Born on August 3, 1927, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Frances M. (Davis) Shank.

Pauline was preceded in death by...

Feb 10, 2010

Mrs. Olive J. Kelly, 90, of Frederick, MD (formerly of Silver Spring), died Wednesday, February 10, 2010, in Walkersville, MD, from complications of pneumonia. She was the wife of the late LeRoy A. Kelly, who died in 1990. Born September 26, 1919, in Donora, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Kathryn (Matsco)Taskey. Mrs. Kelly had...

Feb 9, 2010

Mr. Albert Sid Hillman, 88, of Frederick and formerly of Homer, La., died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at his home. He was the husband of Geraldine Hoyt Hillman. Born April 10, 1921, in Monroe, La., he was the son of the late Albert M. and Mary Aliese Smith Hillman. Mr. Hillman served his country in the U.S. Army in...

Feb 8, 2010

Mrs. M. Drusilla Tucker, 89, of Frederick died on Monday February 8, 2010 at Heartfields Assisted Living, Frederick. She was the wife of the late Reno E. Tucker to whom she was married from 1940 until his death in 1996. Born on January 13, 1921 in Union Bridge, She was the daughter of the late Raymond and May Rowe...

Feb 7, 2010

Mrs. Judith (Judy) Burdette Shry, 67, of Woodsboro, Maryland, loving wife of Carroll Lee Shry, Jr., passed away Sunday, February 7, after a brief illness. Judy married Carroll Lee the day following his graduation from the University of Maryland in 1965. They enjoyed a wonderful life together and just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on January 22nd. Born June...

Feb 7, 2010

Carol Jean (Rish) Walker, 71, of Keedysville, MD, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully in the presence of family and friends on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Reeders Nursing Home.

Born September 3, 1938 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred I. Rish and the late Freda Ethel Hopkins...

Feb 6, 2010

Mr Robert L. Sinclair, 92 of Mt. Airy, died on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Lorien Life Center in Mount Airy. He was the husband of Alma Adele Lane Sinclair, his wife of 64 years. Born on July 30, 1917 in Baltimore he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Tolson Daugherty. Mr Sinclair served in the...

Feb 5, 2010

Due to the inclement weather, the family will receive friends for the announced times on Wednesday, February 10, 2009 of 7 - 9 p.m.   In additon, the family will be available on Thursday, February 11, 2009 from Noon until the service begins at 2 p.m.

Barbara Jean (Zimmerman) Glausier, 75, of Boonsboro, Maryland passed away...

Feb 5, 2010

Mr. John Motter Crapster, 88 of Frederick, MD died on Friday evening, February 5th, 2010 at Sunrise of Frederick. John was the loving husband of 56 years to Caroline Etzler Crapster whom preceded him in death. Born in Taneytown, MD, Carroll County on May 7, 1921, he was the son of the late John O'Neal Crapster and Helen Reindollar...

Feb 4, 2010

Mr. Howard W. Dilks, 67, of Urbana, MD., died peacefully Thursday, February 4, 2010 at his home. He was the husband of Joyce Galecki Dilks his wife of 47 years. Born July 28, 1942 in Erial, NJ, he was the son of the late John Lawrence Dilks and Hazel Cheeseman Dilks Donnell and husband William . Mr. Dilks served...

Feb 4, 2010

Mr. James W. Hoopengardner, Jr., 61, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 at home. Born November 7, 1948, Frederick, he was the son of the late James W. and Marjorie Cooper Hoopengardner of Brunswick. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors. Jim was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time...

Feb 4, 2010

Mrs. N. Elaine ( Wilhide ) Skidmore, Tsgt USAFR, 34, of Thurmont, MD, died At her home on Thursday, February 4, 2010. She was the wife of Matthew P. Skidmore. Born on July 8th, 1975 in Frederick, she was the daughter of Dan and Nancy ( Bowers ) Wilhide of Thurmont. Mrs. Skidmore was a graduate of Catoctin High...

Feb 3, 2010

Mrs. Mary Helen Brandenburg Browning, 83 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the Pleasant View Nursing Home, Mt. Airy. She was the wife of Earle Lynwood Browning of Mt. Airy. They married on August 30, 1947 and they had a wonderful 62 years together. Born August 5, 1926 in Kemptown, MD she was...