Marilyn V. Harrington, 77, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at  her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 24, 1940, in McGregor, TX, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Vahrenkamp, Sr., and Alma (Weiss ) Vahrenkamp. She is predeceased by her husband of 33 years, the late Col. Donald Harrington. She graduated from McGregor High School and Sam Houston State University with a degree in Home Economics. Marilyn's career...

Mr. Robert Francis "Bobby" Owens, 55, of Kent, WA, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2019.  Born December 12, 1963 in Silver Spring, he was the son of Thomas Harry Owens of Frederick and the late Beverly Joan (Wilcox) Owens.  Bobby previously was a warehouse worker for the airline industry. In addition to his father, he is survived by siblings Steve, Dennis, Brian, Tommy, and Mary Beth, and their families. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on...

Clara Catherine Schumacher, 96, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Ministries, Emmitsburg, MD, where she had been a resident for the past three years.  Clara, a life-long resident of Thurmont, MD, was born on October 30, 1922 in Franklinville, MD to William Aaron and Bertha May (DeWees) Stull.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Clara served as a nurse at the State TB Sanitorium in Sabillasville, MD (now Victor Cullen) where she met her...

Michael G. Brennan, 79, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, April 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 25, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his younger brother, Patrick John Brennan. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Calvert. He worked as a civilian in the Human Resources Department of the United States Navy. He retired from the Navy CCPO in Crystal City, Virginia in 1992. He enjoyed...

Jean A. Smith passed away on April 18, 2019, with her loving husband of (52+) years, John (Jack) Smith, daughter Deborah McCrossin, son Jeffrey Smith, and son-in-law Russell McCrossin by her side.  She has been a resident of Mt. Airy, MD since 1977. Jean attended the University of Michigan and was a registered x-ray technician by trade and worked at the U of M Medical Center and Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She gave that up to be a full-time mom.  That was more than full...

Joan Elvira (nee Andersen) Rice passed away peacefully this April 7, 2019 having spent the last few months at Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick, MD with so many wonderful caretakers.  Her final days were spent with fond remembrances of family.  She will be missed by her family and friends who were blessed to have her with them these many years.  Joan loved having them visit and stay in her home in Thurmont, Maryland where she resided for over 45 years.  As a daughter of...

Scott David Wachter, 52, of New Midway, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD.  Born on Dec. 7, 1966, he was the son of the late Donald (Scotty) and Norma (Peachie) Wachter. Scott graduated from Rock Creek School in 1988 where he was very active in Special Olympics.  He competed in bowling and track and field, but he really excelled in skiing.  For five years he skied in the Maryland State Special Olympics at the Wisp...

William (Bill, Blinky) Franklin Blank, Jr., died Friday, April 19, 2019 at the age of 72 surrounded by family at Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Frederick.  Born August 9, 1946 in Frederick, he was the son of the late William F. Blank and Elsie Tyeryar Blank.  In his early years, Mr. Blank was an avid softball player on several local teams. He was a talented mason for over 25 years and had a passion for all things outdoors.  He leaves behind his son,...

Michael Joseph Shannon, 63, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Jefferson, Maryland. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Jean Shannon; his daughter, Laura Rohrbaugh and son-in law, Nathan Rohrbaugh; his brothers, Bob Anderson and wife, Ethel and Dr. Clinton Dale Anderson; sisters, Linda Gail Holbrook and Hazel Matheson; and many nieces and nephews.   Mikey was born September 12, 1955 in Floyd, Kentucky.  He was a “self-taught” computer...

Jay Drummond Kline, 86, passed away on April 20, 2019 in Fanwood, New Jersey, where he was living to be closer to his daughter. Born on June 1, 1932 in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ralph Grossnickle Kline and Mary Ramsay Boteler Kline. Jay graduated from Washington & Lee University with his degree in political science. He, with his brother Richard, owned and operated an oil distributorship, Economy OI1, started by his father Ralph. He was a longtime member of...