Florence Orban, 85, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Frederick Health & Rehab in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of more than 50 years the late Michael Orban Sr. Born on November 12, 1933, in Ludowici, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Hutchison) Long. She and her husband owned and operated several shoe stores in the Towson and Hagerstown areas. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching the birds. She was devoted to...

Cathryn A. Landry (Cathy), 82, died on February 18, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was born on Sept. 18, 1936 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, CT. She graduated from Central High School (1954) and St. Vincent’s School of Nursing in Bridgeport, CT.  She worked as a Visiting Nurse in Fairfield, CT, and then as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Windham Community Hospital in Willimantic, CT and Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, MA.  She spent the...

Carroll Edwin Brackett, 86, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on February 18, 2019 at Hagerstown Healthcare Center. He was the husband of 63 years to Naomi Ruth (Potts) Brackett. Born on October 15, 1932 he was the son of the late James Sr. and Bernice Brackett. Carroll retired from IRS in Martinsburg, WV. Carroll enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors growing his tomatoes. He was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of...

Maida Dore' Law, 91, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away Sunday, February 17, at her home in Hagerstown. She was the beloved wife of almost 58 years to Preston "Toby" Law. Born July 3, 1927 in Oakland, Prince Georges County, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Logan and Paulene Fowler. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Bruce Coffy of St. Petersburg, FL, Karen Coffy Rodkin of Boonsboro, MD, Mark Law of Kamiah, Idaho, Linda Potts of...

Gregory Dean Clum, 55, of Frederick, passed from this life on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the home of his loving companion Jackie Folb. 　 Born on October 16, 1963, he was the son of Barbara Clum-Carter of Mt. Airy and the late Stanley E. Clum. 　 Gregory graduated from TJ High School in 1981. He worked as a Master Electrician. Gregory loved riding his motorcycle as often as possible and spending time with his "Best Friend Baron", his beloved German Shepherd. 　 Surviving in...

Mr. Ronald G. "Ron" Brunner, 80, of Rockville, MD died on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was predeceased by his wife, Sondra Brunner, on April 22, 2008. Ron retired as government consultant. He worked for NASA for many years, before owning his own consulting business in the early 80s. He is survived by two daughters, Deborah Heinle and husband, Glenn, of Hamilton, VA; and Lisa Crawson and husband, Robert, of Frederick, MD; four grandchildren, Sydney, Kevin, Zachary, and Diane; and...

Miguel Cid, Jr., 68, from Keedysville, MD, passed from this life on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 at the Shady Grove Medical Center.   Born on Feb. 8, 1951, he was the son of Josefina Cid and the late Miguel Cid, Sr.   Miguel graduated from Wheaton High School and was a manager for Giant food for most of his over 40 year working career. He also was a diehard Redskins fan!   In addition to his mother, he is survived by three sisters, Josie and husband, Robert Stevens, of Texas,...

Larry W. Jones, 82, of Jefferson, passed from this life on Saturday, February 16 at his home.  He was the husband of Sarah Elizabeth Jones.  Born on September 29, 1936, in Harpers Ferry, WV, he was the son of David Martin Jones and Minno Virginia (Staubs) Jones. Larry graduated from Harpers Ferry High School in 1955.  He entered and served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in July, 1961.  After his military service, he began a 35 year career as a meat...

Joseph R. Howell, 92, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away on February 16, 2019 at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home. He met the love of his life while working at Fairchild and was the husband of 69 years to Ruth (Shanholtzer) Howell. Born on January 4, 1927 in Downsville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Lee Roy and Emma (Mercer) Howell. Joseph served in the United States Army in the Philippines during WWII, honorably separating from the service as a T/5. He went on to work for 42 years with...

Betty Lee Wickham, 89, of Jefferson, passed away, with her daughters by her side, on Saturday, February 16, at Tranquillity At Fredericktowne.  She was the wife of the late Floyd C. Wickham, who preceded her in death in 2010.  Born on March 7, 1929, in Urbana, she was the daughter of the late Roy F. Myers and Alice Horman Myers. Mrs. Wickham attended Urbana High School.  She worked for 11 years at Frederick Tailoring company, until her daughter Brenda was born, and she became...