Mrs. Lucy Carver (Myers) Class 1931
As originally published on Saturday, August 7, 2004.
 

Mrs. Lucy Jane Myers, 90, of Rosemont, Md., died Friday, August 6, 2004, at her residence.
     Born, January 21, 1914, in Brunswick, Md., she was a daughter of the late Claude Carver and Gertrude Lucas Carver.
Mrs. Myers was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church at Brunswick, and taught Sunday School for over 50 years, including youth, young adult, adult and mission groups. She was a member of the Brunswick Historical Society. For many years she helped serve meals to the Petersville Ruritan Club. Her passion was reading books and being a faithful servant of the Lord. She traveled the world through books.
     She is survived by one son, Earskon F. Myers Jr. and wife Edna of Rosemont, Md.; two grandsons, Earskon F. "Trey" Myers III and Alexander Blakeley "Blake" Myers, of Rosemont, Md.; one sister, Betty Ridenour and husband Leon of Thurmont; one sister-in-law, Beulah Carver of Buckhannon, W.Va.; one brother-in-law, Horace Bingham of Portsmouth, Va.; four nieces, Crenell Mulkey, Judy Vona, Barbara Campbell and Mary Lemmons; and three nephews, David Ridenour, Rick Ridenour and Keith Bingham.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earskon F. Myers Sr.; one son, Thomas Lee Myers; one sister, Mary Bingham; and one brother, Noah "Ras" Myers.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 10, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Brunswick, Md. The Revs. James Rousey and Edward Jordan will officiate. Burial will be at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick, Md. Bearers will be Earskon F. "Trey" Myers III, Alexander "Blake" Myers, Rick Ridenour, David Ridenour, Thomas Watson and Wade Watson.
     The family will receive friends at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, Md., on Sunday, August 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday, August 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open on Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
     Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 3 East "A" St., Brunswick, MD 21716.

Miss Alta Nuce Class of 1931
As originally published on Wednesday, July 21, 2004.
 

Miss Alta Frances Nuce, 88, of Brunswick, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at Northampton Manor Health Care Center, Frederick.
     Born Sept. 18, 1915, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late William W. Nuce and Grace Crowl Nuce.
She was a retired school teacher with Washington County, Md., Frederick County, Md., and Loudoun County, Va. schools.
     She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church at Brunswick. She also was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, 50 year member of the Humane Society, Women's Temperance Christian Union, Senior Collation, ASPCA, Alzheimer's Association since 1988 and the Maryland Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. She was an avid cat lover.
     Funeral services will be held Friday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, Md. Pastor Andrea Ernest will officiate. Interment will be at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mr. Gary Snoots Class of 1953
As originally published on Monday, July 5, 2004.
 

Mr. Gary L. "Boogie" Snoots, 68, of Brunswick, died Saturday, July 3, 2004, at his home.
     He was the husband for 45 years to his loving wife, Patricia A. Moore Snoots, whom he married on July 20, 1958.
Born September 12, 1935, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Darrol L. Snoots and the late Dorothy Shelton Snoots.
     Gary was a member of the New York Hill United Methodist Church in Brunswick.
He was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1953. He served three years in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961, serving two of those years in Germany.
     He retired from the B&O/CSX Railroad in 1994 after serving for 33 years. The last 26 years, he was a Tower Operator in Brunswick.
In the 1970s, he was a part-time school bus driver for the Board of Education in Frederick County. He spent many years in youth baseball in Brunswick. He served as Manager/Coach in Little League, Babe Ruth, American Legion and also the men's slow pitch softball league.
     At the time of his death he was employed by Stauffer Funeral Home.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 1136, AARP, Transportation and Communications Union and the Tuesday Night Glade Valley Bowling League at Village Lanes in Frederick.
     His hobbies included hunting, fishing and bowling, and he was an avid Washington Redskins fan.
His favorite of all was spending time with his family and his grandchildren. Gary was a very devoted husband, father and grandfather.
     In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Kevin Michael Snoots and wife Karen of Frederick, Jeffrey Todd Snoots of Brunswick, and Gregory Allen Snoots and wife Robin of Brunswick; two daughters, Tracey Ann Snoots and fiancZ Donnie Darr of Frederick and Tiffani Michelle Moore of Brunswick; three grandchildren, Corey Michael Snoots, Tyler Daniel Snoots and Brady Allen Snoots; two sisters-in-law, Carol L. Brown of Morrisville, N.C., and Gloria J. Crowl of Jefferson; two brothers-in-law, Fred A. Moore and Dennis E. Moore of Brunswick; and many nieces and nephews.
     He will also be remembered by his longtime friends Helen and Diane Alger and Ronnie and Joyce Weddle.
Pallbearers will be Corey Snoots, Tyler Snoots, Dennis Moore, Randy Brown, Robert Grams and Bill Utterbach. Honorary Pallbearer will be his youngest grandson Brady Snoots.
     Friends may call the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, on Tuesday, July 6, from 2 to 9 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 7, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Clark D. Carr and the Rev. Noni Sigler officiating.
     Burial will be at Lovettsville Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the New York Hill United Methodist Church, Ninth and Park avenues, Brunswick, Md. 21716; or the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company, 223 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, Md. 21716

Mr. John Douglas Lewis Sr. Class of 1943
As originally published on Wednesday, June 23, 2004.

Mr. John D. "Poon" Lewis Sr., 80, of Brunswick, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Betty Jane Lewis.
     Born May 7, 1924, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Harry L. Lewis and the late Edna J. Thompson Lewis.
He was in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II.
     He was a member of the American Legion in Brunswick, and he worked on the railroad in Brunswick for 42 years. He enjoyed baseball and coached Little League and took them to the state and regional playoffs.
     He is survived by three children, John Douglas Lewis Jr. and wife, Gloria, of Jefferson, George Allan Lewis and wife, Lisa, of Brunswick, and Debora J. Painter of Brunswick; four grandchildren, Jason C. Lewis, John J. Lewis and wife, Regina, LeEllen Lewis and Lana Lewis; and one sister Theresa V. Johnson.
     He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry "Sparky" Lewis and Mason Lee Lewis; and one sister, Madiline Lewis.
The family will receive friends at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, on Thursday, June 24, 2004, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, June 25, at the funeral home.
     Burial will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
Memorial contributions may be made to New York Hill United Methodist Church, Ninth and Park avenues, Brunswick, Md. 21716.

Mrs. Eleanor Smith (Paugh) Class 1956
As originally published on Saturday, June 19, 2004.
 

     Mrs. Eleanor May "Ellie" Smith Paugh, 65, of Boonsboro, died Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald Kemp Paugh Sr., who died May 13, 2001.
     Born in Frederick County on Nov. 23, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Guy V. and Mary C. Zimmerman Smith.
Mrs. Paugh retired after 34 years at Frederick Memorial Hospital as a pharmacy technician. She was a graduate of Brunswick High School, Class of 1956, a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Jefferson and was attending Luther Chapel in Petersville. She was vice president and director of Merryland Tract Homemakers Club, member of AARP, Frederick Chapter 636, and Red Feather Pocahontas Tribe 59.
     She had a great love for her entire family, enjoyed going shopping, playing cards and loved to travel. Another interesting hobby was collecting and making scrapbooks and photo albums.
     Surviving are her children; two sons, Wade B. Clem and wife Darla of Middletown, Kevin D. Clem of Dunedin, Fla., and one daughter, Lori M. Snyder of Boonsboro; a stepson, Donnie Paugh Jr. and wife Cheryl of Falling Waters, W.Va.; and stepdaughter, Donna Zimmerman and husband Phil of Keymar; two brothers, C. Vernon Smith and wife Lucy of Middletown and Kenneth D. Smith of Wolfsville; two grandchildren, Amber N. and Matthew D. Snyder; three stepgrandchildren, Tara J. Clary, Danny Paugh and Darren Paugh Sr.; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Bradley Earp, Jesse Clary and Darren Paugh Jr.; and many nieces and nephews.
     She will also be remembered by Patsy Smith of Knoxville; Maryann Norris, Louise Rice, Bobby Hargett; and one aunt, Alvina "Bonnie" Wolfe. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, with the family receiving friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
     Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 21, at the funeral home. The Rev. Carroll L. Boyer, pastor of Luther Chapel in Petersville, will officiate. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Luther Chapel c/o Mrs. Linda Morris, 4232 Gene Hemp Road, Jefferson, Md. 21755; or St. Paul's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 637, Jefferson, Md. 21755; or a charity of one's choice.

Mr. Billie Carter Class 1950
As originally published on Monday, June 14, 2004.
 

Billie Franklin Carter, 71, of 12 East "C" St., Brunswick, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at his residence.
     He was the husband of Joyce Carter, his wife of 52 years.
Born Oct. 6, 1932, in Brunswick, he was a son of the late George William Carter Sr. and Blanche Itnyre Carter.
     He was a retired meat cutter with Roelke's Market in Brunswick. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Brunswick.
Surviving are his daughters, Kathy Escamilla and Sam, and Kristy Baker and husband, Jimmy, all of Brunswick; a son, Keith Carter of Hagerstown; a sister, Peggy Ann Carter of Brunswick; five grandchildren, Brian Carter, Brandon Carter, Alexia Hindman, Adam Escamilla and Kacie Escamilla; three great-grandchildren, Kera-Jen and Breanna Hindman and Christian Carter; and special companion, Scooter.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, George W. Carter Jr.; and two sisters, Betty Jane Roelke and Patsy Ruth Frankel.
There will be no visitation.
     A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, at First United Methodist Church, Brunswick, with the Revs. Nona Sigler and Robert Minnick officiating.
     Interment will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery, Brownsville.
Arrangements are by John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick

Mrs. T. Lorayne Ridenbaugh (Feaster) Class of 1936
As originally published on Wednesday, March 24, 2004.
 

Mrs. T. Lorayne Feaster, 84, of 620 Brunswick Street, Brunswick, died Monday, March 22 at Homewood at Crumland Farms, Frederick. She was   
     the wife of Chester O. Feaster who died in April 1990. They were married for 49 years.
Born Nov. 4, 1919, in Frederick, was she the daughter of the late Walter A. Ridenbaugh and Mabel Tederick Ridenbaugh.
     She was the oldest member of New York Hill United Methodist Church where she was the recipient of the John Wesley Award for exceptional service to her church and where she played the organ for 20 years.
     She also served as organist for Feete Funeral Home for many years. She served on the Brunswick History Committee, volunteered at the Brunswick Museum and was the first president of the Brunswick Library. She was also a 1936 graduate of Brunswick High School.
     Survivors include one daughter, Sylvia L. Myers and husband Ronald, two grandsons, Bryan Scott Myers and friend Carol Hann, and Mark Andrew Myers, all of Brunswick; and two special cousins, Thelma DeVol and Helen Miller.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 25, at 2 p.m. at New York Hill United Methodist Church, Brunswick, with the Rev. Clark D. Carr officiating.
     Interment will be Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
The family will receive friends at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, on Wednesday, March 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New York Hill United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 217, Brunswick, Md. 21716

Brian Michael Staub Class 1984

Born October 14, 1966 died November 20, 1989

Willaim Eugene Brooks Class 1984

Born July 10, 1966 died January 30, 1988

James Lee Moats Class 1984

Born October 6, 1966 died November 26, 1984

Mrs. Marguerite Mullican (Harsh) Class 1947
As originally published on Tuesday, February 24, 2004.
 

Mrs. Marguerite Mullican Harsh, 74, of 1201 Maple Terrace Lane, Brunswick, died Sunday, Feb. 22 at Kline Hospice House.
     Born July 15, 1929, in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Edwin J. Sr. and Mary Darr Mullican.
She was a retired insurance clerk.
     She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church where she was baptized on Sept. 13, 1930.
She was a 1947 graduate of Brunswick High School.
     She is survived by a stepdaughter, Nancy Harsh Baker and husband George of Brunswick; a stepson, Dennis Harsh and wife Galen of San Francisco, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Naomi Harsh Orye of Brunswick; grandchildren, William Joseph Slattery Jr. and wife Casey, Galen Harsh Jr. and Benjamin Baker; and nieces, Anna McCoy and Susan Mullican.
     She was the last member of her immediate family.
She was preceded in death by her former husband of many years, Benny Harsh; stepson, Benny Harsh Jr.; sister, Anne Harsh; and brother, Edwin Mullican.
     The family will receive friends at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.
     Funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, First Avenue and A Street, Brunswick with the Rev. Andrea Ernest officiating.
     Bearers will be Paul Orye, Drew Orye, Kenneth Hovet, Bill Slattery, Ronnie Heltzel and David Celli.
Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church, 111 First Ave., Brunswick, Md. 21716.

Mr. Floyd Smith Class 1948
As originally published on Wednesday, January 28, 2004.
 

Mr. Floyd Bradley Smith, 72, of 529 West 'B' Street, Brunswick, died Monday, Jan. 26 at his residence.
     Born Aug. 13, 1931, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Eugene Bradley Smith and Freda Spurrier Smith.
He was a retired auto body mechanic with Jenkins Motors in Frederick with 25 years of service.
     He was a member of New York Hill United Methodist Church at Brunswick, Petersville Ruritan Club and life member of e Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department.
     Mr. Smith was a veteran of Korean War serving in the U.S. Army.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Patricia Ann Smith, at home; a daughter, Lisa Kay Smith, at home; two sons, Steven Bradley Smith and wife Cindy of Dunmore, Pa., and Paul Eugene Smith, at home; one brother, Lee L. Smith and wife Duane of Ellicott City; and six grandchildren.
     He also will be remembered by Robin Brady of Point of Rocks; and Allen and Ernestine Phillips of Brunswick.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31 at New York Hill United Methodist Church, Brunswick. The Rev. Clark D. Carr will officiate.
     Interment will be in Marvin Chapel Cemetery, Mount Airy.
The family will receive friends at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 30 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
     Memorial contributions may be made to New York Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 217, Brunswick, Md. 21716.
Bearers will be Tim Phillips, Jon Steiner, Chris Steiner, Bruce Austin, Alex Papanicolas and Donald Deener.

Mr. Jerry Cooper Class of 1947
As originally published on Wednesday, January 21, 2004.
 

Mr. Jerry Elsworth Cooper, 73, of 903 East C Street, Brunswick, died Monday, Jan. 19 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     He was the husband of the late Mabel Chaney Cooper.
Born Feb. 24, 1930, in Knoxville, he was a son of the late William I. Cooper and Mabel Darr Cooper.
     He was a retired carman with the B&O Railroad at Brunswick with 44 years of service. He was a member of the New York Hill United Methodist Church at Brunswick and a 50-year member of Brunswick Lodge 191, A.F.&A.M.
     He was a graduate of Brunswick High School.
Mr. Cooper was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.
     Survivors include, a daughter, Lora F. Shores and husband Randy of Knoxville; a son, Greg M. Cooper of Brunswick; three sisters, Helen L. Weaver of Walnut Cove, N.C., Alice M. Oakes of Rohrersville, and Delores M. Caufman of Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.; one brother, Jackie L. Cooper of Knoxville; two grandchildren, Pvt. David Shores and wife Kim of Fort Hood, Texas, and Dawn Shores of Knoxville; and twin great-grandsons, Austin and Tyler Shores.
     Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dora Jane Coyle.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 11 a.m., at Brownsville Heights Cemetery, Brownsville, where the Rev. Noni Sigler and the Rev. Clark D. Carr will officiate.
     Interment will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Masonic Memorial Service will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
     Memorial contributions may be made to New York Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 217, Brunswick, Md. 21716.
Pallbearers will be Tom Sigler, Bob Oakes, Leonard Brooks, Joe Gordon, Harold Webber and John Nelson.
     Honorary pallbearers will be Herman "Nook" Deener and Cliff Thompson.

Mrs. Ada Bell Former Teacher
As originally published on Saturday, January 10, 2004.
 

Mrs. Ada Elizabeth Bell, 83, of Frederick, died Friday, Jan. 9 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     She was the wife of Albert Nathan Bell, who died in 1994.
Born Oct. 9, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Coleman and Mabel Smelser Hildebrand.
     Mrs. Bell was a 1942 graduate of Hood College, and earned master's degrees in French from Middleburg College, Connecticut, and a master's degree in guidance from Shippensburg University. She worked for many years at Brunswick High School where she taught French and English.  
     She later retired from Howard County Public Schools after working for many years as a guidance counselor at Glenwood Middle School. Following her retirement, she continued to be a substitute teacher at Glenwood for about 10 years.
     She was formerly a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church; and was a member of the Hood College Alumni Association; and a number of teaching and professional organizations.
     She loved pets, reading and enjoyed traveling with her family; and enjoyed her friends and fellowship at the Frederick Senior Center.
She is survived by one son, H. Scott Bell and wife Lori of Middletown; one daughter, Karen Lynne Bell of Frederick; one brother, George Edward Hildebrand and wife Rowena of Buckeystown; one nephew, Ronald E. Hildebrand; and one niece, Doris Jean Brown.
     She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Lynne Bell.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick.
     Funeral services will be held from the funeral home Monday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m.
Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
     In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Avenue, Frederick, Md. 21702.

Mr. Robert Himes Class 1948
As originally published on Saturday, December 20, 2003.
 

Mr. Robert Evans Himes, 73, of Oak Hill Ave., Hagerstown, died Thursday, Dec. 18, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown.
     Born Sept. 9, 1930, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Robley E. and Charlotte A. Baer Himes.
He served in the U.S. Navy.
     He retired from Hagerstown Paint & Glass Company.
He was a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethren.
     He is survived by two sons, David K. Himes and wife Vicki of Knoxville, and Brian W. Himes and wife Kim of Knoxville; four grandchildren, Amy Folden and husband Bill of Jefferson, Kris and Melissa Himes, both of Boonsboro, and Chaz Himes of Hagerstown; five great-grandchildren, Bryn and Blake Folden, both of Jefferson, Bailey Himes of Hagerstown, and Alyssa and Austin Himes, both of Boonsboro; and step-granddaughter, Whitney Furr of Knoxville.
     Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Brownsville Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Dan Johnson will officiate. There will be no viewing.
     Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Brownsville Church of the Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Road, Brownsville, Md. 21715.
     Arrangements are being handled by Minnich Funeral Home, Hagerstown.

Mr. Robert Booth Class 1948
As originally published on Wednesday, December 17, 2003.
 

Mr. Robert O. Booth, 73, of 316 Redwood Ave., Frederick, died Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Beverly Health Care Center, Frederick.
     He was the husband of the late Geraldine E. Booth.
Born Oct. 31, 1930, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Sherman O. and Hazel E. Corder Booth.
     Mr. Booth was a member of Maranatha Community Church of God.
He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1948.
     He worked at Washington Terminal Railroad and the federal government, retiring on disability in 1970.
Surviving are one brother, Gerald E. Booth of Silver Spring; three daughters, Patricia M. Rutledge of Greencastle, Pa., Judy L. Alderburn of New Market, and Cathy L. Fisher of Haymarket, Va.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, James A. Booth; and one son, Gary Booth.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 at Maranatha Community Church of God, 123 Byte Drive, Frederick. The Rev. Jerry Price will officiate.
     Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Frederick County.

Mr. Roy Watts Jr. Class 1945
As originally published on Tuesday, December 9, 2003.
 

Mr. Roy T. Watts Jr., 76, of Greencastle, Pa., formerly of Hagerstown and Palm Coast, Fla., died Sunday, Dec. 7, at his home.
     He was the husband of Thelma L. House Watts.
He was a 1945 graduate of Brunswick High School, and a 1949 graduate of Spring Garden Institute, Philadelphia.
     Born June 6, 1927, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Roy T. and Lovetta C. Cooper Watts.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired in 1984 from the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Fort Detrick, Frederick.
     He was a member of the Church of Christ, Hagerstown, Morris Frock American Legion Post 42, Elks Post 378 and AARP.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Carol Rodgers; two stepsons; one stepdaughter; two granddaughters; one step-granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
     Graveside services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201.

Mr. Harry George Jr. Class 1930
As originally published on Monday, December 8, 2003.
 

Mr. Harry George Jr., of Brunswick, Saturday, Dec. 6, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     He was the husband of Bowie Marley George. They were married for 52 years.
He was the son of the late Harry Yakey and Lena Leslie George.
     He was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II serving from 1942 to 1946. A local businessman and an entrepreneur, he was the owner of S.W. George and Company of Brunswick.
     He attended Brunswick High School and was a graduate of Augusta Military Academy and Washington and Lee University.
     He was a member of the Harper's Ferry Cooking Club, the January Club, and the Cotillion Club as well as a life member of Steadman Keenan Post 96 of the American Legion in Brunswick. He also served as chairman of the advisory board of F&M Bank. He was a member of St. James United Church of Christ of Lovettsville, Va.
     Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Bowie George of Greensboro, N.C.; two sons, Harry George III and wife Darlene of Frederick and Randolph Bowie George of Brunswick; and two grandchildren, Lena and Olivia Eyring of Greensboro, N.C.
     Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, where the family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery, Lovettsville, Va.
     Bearers will be Fred Lee George, Renace Painter, Richard Mullen, Mark Tarleton, Jesse Thompson, and Danny Hurwitz. Honorary bearers will be Bill Hopwood, Lester Fraley, Andy Williams, Jeff Merriman, and Mitch McMurray.
     The Steadman Keenan Post Honor Guard will perform military honors at the gravesite with John Nelson sounding Taps.
In lieu flowers, contributions may be made to St. James Reformed Cemetery Company, c/o Carol Miller, Treasurer, 11861 George's Mill Road, Lovettsville, Va. 20180.

Mrs. Betty Holder (Grams) Class 1948
As originally published on Tuesday, November 11, 2003.
 

Mrs. Betty June Grams, 74, of Brunswick, died Saturday, Nov. 8 at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown.
     She was the wife of Robert L. Grams, her husband of 55 years.
Born Aug. 26, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Kate Nelson Holder.
     Mrs. Grams was a member of New York Hill Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Joy class.
She enjoyed quilting, gardening, flowers and spending time with her family. She collected snowmen.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert L. Grams Jr. and wife Gale of Knoxville; two grandchildren, Jennifer Grams and Rick Grams; two sisters, Louise Harrison and Virginia McPherson; a brother, James Holder; and many nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by a brother, Woodrow Holder.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
     Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at New York Hill United Methodist Church, Ninth and Park avenues in Brunswick, with the Rev. Clark D. Carr officiating.

Mrs. Geraldine Shewbridge (Jones) Class 1929
As originally published on Saturday, November 8, 2003.
 

Mrs. Geraldine Virginia Shewbridge Jones, 92, of Brunswick, died Thursday, Nov. 6, at her home.
     Born Oct. 17, 1911, in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Clarence D. and Ella Ellsworth Cole Shewbridge.
Mrs. Jones was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick.
     She was trained as a nurse at Frederick Memorial Hospital and worked there for most of the 40 years she spent in nursing, retiring from FMH in 1970 as director of nursing.
     She also opened and directed the Schnauffer Hospital in Brunswick, until its closing. For her contributions and service she was selected as a "Distinguished Citizen of Brunswick."
     She is survived by one son, Dr. Kenneth Jones and wife Catherine of San Diego; one grandson, J. Christopher Jones and wife Pablina of San Diego; and many nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, including her niece and long-time caregiver, Sharon Frye.
     She was preceded in death by three brothers, Reginald, Charles and Kermit Shewbridge; and two sisters, Dorothy Frye and Elinor Shewbridge.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at Grace Episcopal Church, 114 A St., Brunswick with the Rev. Frank Fortkamp officiating.
     Interment will be in Harper Cemetery in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 17025, Baltimore, Md. 21297-0191.

Mr. James Youtz Class 1934
As originally published on Thursday, November 6, 2003.
 

Mr. James McLane "Punk" Youtz, 86, of Brownsville Heights, formerly of Brunswick, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     He was the husband of the late Marjorie Virts Youtz.
Born Dec. 11, 1916, in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was a son of the late Robert McLane and Mary Elizabeth Ways Youtz.
     He was a 1934 graduate of Brunswick High School.
He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy.
     He retired from the car department of B&O Railroad at Brunswick after 37 years of service.
He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church at Brunswick and served on the church council for 30 years. He was also a member of Steadman-Kennan Post 96 of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10421 and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1582, all of Brunswick, BPO Elks Lodge 684 of Frederick, and Brotherhood of Railway Clerks.
     Surviving are one daughter, Vicki Cooper and husband Jackie of Brownsville Heights; and one grandson, Darren Cooper of Brownsville Heights.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frederick Samuel and Thomas Robert Youtz; one aunt, Henrietta Westall; and one uncle, James A. Westall.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Brunswick, with the Rev. Frank Fortkamp officiating.

Capt. Dennis Shaff Class of 1955

As originally published on Monday, October 20, 2003.

Capt. Dennis P. Shaff, 66, of Fairfax, Va., formerly of Frederick, died Friday, Oct. 17 at Fairfax Hospital.
     He was the husband of Patricia Shaff.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Laura Shaff and Janine Graves and husband Steven, all of Frederick; one son, Michael Shaff and wife Lissa of Frederick; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Wayne Shaff.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Demaine Funeral Chapel, Edsall and Backlick Roads, Springfield, Va. Funeral services will be held there at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23.
     Interment will be in St. Mark's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Petersville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of one's choice.

Mrs. Ethel Haller (Barger) Class of 1945
As originally published on Monday, October 20, 2003.
 

Mrs. Ethel D. Barger, 76, of Jefferson, died Sunday, Oct. 19 at her residence.
     She was the wife of Malcolm E. Barger. They were married for 56 years.
Born June 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Amos B.L. and Katherine Angevine Haller.
     She was a cafeteria manager for Frederick County Public Schools, retiring in 1990. During her 20 years of service she worked at a number of schools.
     She was a graduate of Brunswick High School.
She was a member of the Frederick Senior Recreation Association and Grace Episcopal Church, Brunswick, where she was a member of the church vestry.
     She enjoyed playing golf and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Laurence E. Barger and wife Patricia of Boonsboro, C. Jeffery Barger and wife Brenda of Damascus, and Steven W. Barger and wife P.J. of Frederick; one daughter, Kay I. Etzler and husband Bill of Monrovia; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Norman Haller of Rosemont.
     She was preceded in death by one brother, William L. Haller.
She will be remembered by friend, Kitty Kefauver of Brunswick.
     The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Grace Episcopal Church, 114 A St., Brunswick, with the Rev. Frank Fortkamp officiating.
     Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 114 A St., Brunswick, Md. 21716.

Mrs. Frances Strickler (Kidwell) Class of 1930
As originally published on Friday, October 17, 2003.
 

Mrs. Frances Virginia Kidwell, 93, of Burkittsville, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, at her daughter's home in Frederick.
     She was the wife of the late Wilson T. Kidwell, who died Oct. 5, 1990.
Born March 18, 1910, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Frances Strickler.
     She was a homemaker.
She was a graduate of Brunswick High School.
     She enjoyed bowling.
Surviving are three sons, James E. Kidwell and wife Sandra of Richmond, Va., C. Thomas Kidwell and wife Nancy of Finksburg, and Gary F. Kidwell and wife Delores of Baltimore; four daughters, Lorna V. Rote of Westminster, Shirley L. Moran of Timberlake, N.C., Maryellen Winpigler and husband Charles of Frederick, and Wanda M. King and husband Harold of Burkittsville; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by three sons, William Alfred, Gilbert Wilson and Robert Leroy; one grandson, one son-in-law, and four brothers.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. The Rev. Carroll L. Boyer will officiate.
     Interment will be in Locust Valley Cemetery, Burkittsville.
Bearers will be grandsons, Ronald O. and Dale R. Winpigler, Richard W. King, Paul Cross, James Gladhill and James Jirout.
     In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799 Frederick, Md. 21702.

Mrs. Betty Whipp (Lewis) Class 1944
As originally published on Friday, October 3, 2003.
 

Mrs. Betty J. Lewis, 76, of Brunswick, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     She was the wife of John D. Lewis Sr. They were married for 57 years.
Born Aug. 25, 1927, in Brunswick, she was a daughter of late Elmer and Else Welch Whipp.
     She worked at American Optical as a final inspector until 1964 before becoming a homemaker.
She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1944.
     She was a member of New York Hill United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed crocheting, playing the organ and the piano, surfing the Internet and spending time with her family.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, John D. Lewis Jr. and wife Gloria Jean of Jefferson, and George Allan Lewis and wife Lisa of Brunswick; one daughter, Debora J. Lewis of Brunswick; one sister, Jean Marie Whipp of Shrewsbury, Pa.; four grandchildren, Jason Lewis of Jefferson, John Lewis and wife Regina of Feagaville, and LeEllen Lewis and Lana Lewis, both of Brunswick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Carlyle Whipp and Warren Whipp.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick.
     Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at New York Hill United Methodist Church, Ninth Avenue, Brunswick. The Rev. Clark D. Carr will officiate.
     Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
Memorial contributions may be made to New York Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 217, Brunswick, Md. 21716.

Mr. Clyde (Red) Hawes Class 1928
As originally published on Wednesday, September 17, 2003.
 

Mr. Clyde V. "Red" Hawes, 92, of 452 Knoxville Road, Knoxville, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     He was the husband of Kathleen Deaner Hawes, his wife of 58 years.
Born Oct. 11, 1910, in Knoxville, he was a son of the late Clyde V. Hawes and Mary Thomas Hawes.
     He was a retired rural letter carrier for the Knoxville post office. He was a member, Sunday school teacher, deacon and treasurer for more than 50 years at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church at Gapland. He was a past president of Maryland Rural Letter Carriers Association.
     Mr. Hawes was active in Little League and Babe Ruth baseball for more than 30 years. He was inducted into Frederick County Sports Hall of Fame. He also was manager and player/coach in the Old Tri-County and Frederick County baseball leagues.
     Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Susan Hawes Whitmore and husband Michael of Jefferson; two sons, Val Hawes and wife Sarah of Frederick, and Drew Hawes and wife Kristi of Knoxville; adopted daughter, Shirley Tribby Darr of Knoxville; one sister, Virginia Henretty of Knoxville; seven grandchildren, Todd Hawes and wife Kirsten, Jason Gum and wife Heather, Noah Hawes, Jennifer Kovak, Michelle Richardson and husband Terry, Candice Whitmore and Michael Whitmore Jr.; and three great-grandchildren, Dallin Hawes, Ashlee Richardson and Patrick Richardson.
     He was preceded in death by three sisters, Evelyn Hawes, Hilda Hawes and Edna Hawes; and one grandson, Garrott Hawes.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church at Gapland, with the Rev. Wendell McClellan officiating.
     Interment will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery.
     The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, and Thursday, Sept. 18, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, which will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 3346 Gapland Road, Rohrersville, Md. 21779.

Mr. Wesley Setters Class 1974
As originally published on Saturday, September 13, 2003.
 

Mr. Wesley Edward Setters, 47, of 3895 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, died Thursday, Sept. 11, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     Born Sept. 11, 1956, in Frederick, he was a son of Edward and Mary Belle Droneburg Setters.
He was employed by GS Communications for 18 years as a line technician.
     He was a 1974 graduate of Brunswick High School.
He attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Jefferson.
     He enjoyed music, animals and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter, Chloe Setters of Jefferson; two sisters, Susan Leatherman and husband Edwin of Waynesboro, Pa., and Julie Duncan and husband Greg of Brunswick; one aunt, Irene Droneburg of Frederick; five uncles, Gene, Henry, John, Paul and Charlie Setters; one great-aunt, Ruth Ingram; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     He will also be remembered by his former wife, Bonnie Hargett of Jefferson; and friend, Jana Kelly.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Charlotte Droneburg; and his uncle, John Droneburg Jr.
     Friends may call from 3 to 5 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, with the Rev. Carroll L. Boyer officiating.
     Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Jefferson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Frederick County Humane Society, 5712 Industry Lane, Frederick, Md. 21704

Mrs. Hannah Anderson (Arnold) Class 1926
As originally published on Thursday, September 11, 2003.
 

Mrs. Hannah Arnold, 97, of 1518 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, at College View Center, Frederick.
     She was the wife of the late Carl L. Arnold.
Born Dec. 18, 1905, in Petersville, she was a daughter of the late Jeremiah Anderson and Carrie Sigler Anderson.
     She operated a beauty shop in her home for 50 years.
She was a member of the Lutheran Chapel at Petersville, Century Temple of the Pythian Sisters, Pocahontas Club, Eagles Auxiliary at Frederick and Maryland Track Homemakers.
     She is survived by one niece, Jennie M. Dodson of Knoxville.
She will also be remembered by Marian Reynolds of Knoxville.
     She is preceded in death by one sister, Olive Hoar.
Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12. The Rev. Carroll L. Boyer will officiate.
     Interment will be in St. Mark's Cemetery, Petersville.

Sergeant William Yingling Class of 1987
As originally published on Monday, September 8, 2003.
 

Sergeant William Allen Yingling Jr., 34, of Frederick, died Friday, Sept. 6, at his home in Jefferson.
     He was the husband of Jenni H. Nakamoto Yingling.
Born Nov. 25, 1968 in Mountain View, Calif., he was the son of Sue Ann and William A. Yingling Sr. of Rosemont.
     Sgt. Yingling has been employed by the Frederick Police Department for 11 years. He worked for the patrol division, where he served until his promotion to corporal. He was later assigned to the Frederick County Narcotics Task Force and in Sept. 1999 and promoted to sergeant. He returned to the Patrol Division as supervisor of Patrol Shift "G". He became supervisor of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and later was made supervisor of the Directed Patrol Unit (DPU). Sgt. Yingling was assigned to the Frederick Police Department Honor Guard. He was a certified Intoximeter Operator and a departmental Field Training Officer.
     Sgt. Yingling earned three Unit Citations for outstanding work in the Drug Enforcement and Directed Patrol Units. He received the department's Education Achievement Award as well as many letters of appreciation.
     He was a 1987 graduate of Brunswick High School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park where he earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He was a member of the National Association of Professional Accident Reconstructionists.
     He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church, Brunswick, and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 91, Frederick. He performed numerous times at the Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts; sang lead tenor at the University of Maryland Chorale, and often sang the National Anthem at official events.
     In addition to his wife, he is survived by his grandmother, Frances Cover, of Rosemont; one brother, Deputy David Yingling and his wife Deputy Julie Yingling of Lexington Park; father and mother-in-law, Saneuki and Jeanne Nakamoto of Frederick; brother-in-law, Richard Nakamoto; sister-in-law, Sharon Nakamoto Davis and husband Officer Matthew Davis, of Frederick; one nephew Trevor Davis and one niece, Leilani Davis, both of Frederick; two uncles and a cousin, Jackie Ellis of Sharpsburg; and a number of other cousins.
     He will be remembered by Richard Nakamoto's fiancee' Samantha Jenson of Frederick.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880 Long Road, Thurmont.
The Rev. Michael Fauconnet and the Rev. Clark Carr will officiate.
     Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
Memorial donations may be made to the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 91, P.O. Box 3683, Frederick, Md. 21705-3683 or Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880 Long Road, Thurmont, Md. 21788.

Mrs. Glenna "Sally" Stewart (Lackey) Class 1947
As originally published on Sunday, August 24, 2003.
 

Mrs. Glenna "Sally" Stewart Lackey, 72, of Brunswick, recently of Frederick, died Friday, Aug. 22, at her home in Frederick.
     She was the wife of the late Ted J. Lackey.
Born Oct. 26, 1930, in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Rosie E. Mock Stewart.
     She retired after 25 years of service as office manager for Dr. Robert R. Roberts of Frederick. Previously she was employed with Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     She was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Burkittsville, and a member of the church choir. She was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW and American Legion of Brunswick.
     She enjoyed baking and shared her baked goods with a variety of local Brunswick community organizations.
Surviving are two daughters, Lora Cossolotto and husband Matthew of Yorktown Height, N.Y., and Wanda Lackey of Leesburg, Va.; tand hree grandchildren, Shannon B. Sandusky of Frederick, Matthew A. Sandusky of Leesburg, and Katherine H. Cossolotto of New York.
     She also will be remembered by her granddaughter Shannon's fiancZ, Stephen Trey of Frederick; Robert and Caitlynn Miller of Brunswick, Loretta and Emanuel Terminella of Arlington, Va., Dawn Terminella of Springfield, Va., William and Margaret Stunkle of Ranson, W.Va., and their daughters, Barbara and Alice Stunkle.
     She was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother.
Family will receive friends at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friends may call all day Monday.
     Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m., in Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Md. 17 at Picnic Woods Road, Burkittsville, with her pastor the Rev. Tim S. May officiating.
     Bearers will be Miguel Fernandez, Kevin Gross, Wayne Guyton, Robert Miller, Emanuel Terminella and Stephen Trey.
Interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, Md. 21702; or Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, 6213 Picnic Woods Road, Burkittsville, Md. 21718.

Mrs. Jeannetta Biller (Weddle) Class if 1947

As originally published on Sunday, August 10, 2003.

Mrs. Jeannetta Lee "Jennie" "Yettie" Weddle, 72, of 12 Ninth Ave., Brunswick, died Saturday, Aug. 9, at her home.
     She was the wife for 53 years of Charles Nelson Weddle, who died Feb. 11.
Born Sept. 10, 1930, in Bolivar, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Hammond Biller Kronk and Harry Walton Biller Sr.
     She was a 1947 graduate of Brunswick High School.
Mrs. Weddle had worked at the American Legion Post 96, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1136, and the New York Hill Grocery, all in Brunswick.
     She was Methodist.
Mrs. Weddle was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ladies Auxiliary 1136, where she served as secretary and past madam president. In 1998, she received the Alta B. Smith Woman of the Year Award at the FOE National Convention. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 96.
     Surviving are four children, Sharon Carey and husband Vernon of Knoxville, Charles and wife Charlene of Orlando, Fla., John and wife Cristie of Knoxville and Angela Armstrong and husband, Paul of Brunswick; two sisters, Esther Sigler of Brunswick and Ruth Kennedy of Frederick; three brothers, Harry W. Biller and wife Wanda of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., Richard Biller and wife Janet of Sterling, Va., and William Kronk and wife Linda of Martinsburg, W.Va.; nine grandchildren, Charles Carey and wife Heather, Brandon Carey, Tia Weddle, Jeremey Weddle, Tim Weddle, Charles N. Weddle III, Kaitlin Armstrong, Amber Weddle and Casey Armstrong; three great-grandchildren, Kyle, Blake and Adam Carey; her brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ronnie Weddle and wife Joyce, Virginia Dyer and husband Jim, Catherine Weddle, Linda Weddle and Bonnie Carnes; her stepbrothers and stepsisters, Wayne Smallwood, Juanita Shafer, Lorraine Ferrell, Myrtle Huffer, Mary Atland, Mary Catherine Shelton and Eugene Kronk; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Terri Benson and husband Bob and children Kim Crummit and Josh Benson.
     Mrs. Weddle also will be remembered by grandson Brandon's fiancZe Alicia Sipe, and friends Rita Maloney, Rita Miller and daughter Chelsea, Joyce Joiner, and Arvin and Joanne Schuyleman.
     She was preceded in death by her stepfather, William Kronk; brother, Robert Biller; sister, Mary Louise Biller; stepsister, Norma Lee Kenney; brothers-in-law, Dewey Sigler, Melvin Weddle, Earl Weddle, James Weddle and John Carnes.
     The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. The funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. Monday.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at New York Hill United Methodist Church, Ninth and Park avenues, Brunswick, with the Rev. Clark D. Carr officiating.
     Bearers will be Charles Carey, Brandon Carey, Charles N. Weddle Ill, James Benson, Charles Jamison, and Arvin Schuyleman.
Honorary bearers are Vernon Carey, Charles N. Weddle II, John W. Weddle, Paul J. Armstrong, Richard Biller, Harry W. Biller, Tim Weddle, and Jeremey Weddle.
     Interment will be in the Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, Md. 21702

Lucille V.Garrott (Barnhouse) Class of 1941
Herald Mail August 7, 2003

BRUNSWICK, Md. - Lucille V. Barnhouse, 79, of 109 9th Ave., Brunswick, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, at Kline Hospice House.
     Born April 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Lee and Sarah Harmon Garrott. She retired from NIH, where she held various positions, her last being with the Eye Institute, where she handled grants.
     She is survived by one son, Kenneth G. Barnhouse of Brunswick; three sisters, Elizabeth Barnhouse of Lucketts, Va., Evelyn Wilson and Audrey Williams, both of Brunswick; and one granddaughter.
     She was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard M. Garrott, Marion F. Garrott and Clifford L. Garrott.
     Her wishes of no viewing and cremation will be honored.
A memorial service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at New York Hill United Methodist Church. The Rev. Clark D. Carr will officiate.
     Memorial donations may be made to New York Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 217, Brunswick, MD 21716; or Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.
     Arrangements are by John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick.

Mrs. Clara  Virginia Calhoun (Wenner) Class 1945

As originally published on Saturday, August 2, 2003.

     Mrs. Clara Virginia Wenner, 76, of 605 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, died Thursday, July 31, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington.
     She was the wife of George W. Wenner Jr., her husband of 53 years.
Born Feb. 14, 1927, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late James A. Calhoun Sr. and Clara Brown Calhoun.
     She was a member of St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church in Brunswick.
Surviving in addition to her husband are four daughters, Mary Calhoun Rice and husband Calvin of Silver Spring, Sally Ann Lachina and husband Tim of Cleveland, Bridget Wenner and husband Jody Williams of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and Therese Pearrell and husband David of Knoxville; three sons, George W. Wenner III and wife Katryn of Glen Burnie, Michael Wenner of Brunswick and John Joseph Wenner of Brunswick; one sister, Catherine Johnston of Leesburg, Va.; one brother, Frederick Charles Calhoun of Purcellville, Va.; and six grandchildren.
     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary M. Butler, and one brother, James A. Calhoun Jr.
     The family will receive friends at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m.
     A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Petersville Road on Monday, Aug. 4, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Fr. Larry J. Gesy officiating.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Gambro Health Care Dialysis Center, 196 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, Md., 21702.

Mr. Richard Kline Jr. Class 1945

As originally published on Thursday, July 31, 2003.

Mr. Richard Creighton Kline Jr., 76, of Glen Burnie, died Monday, July 28, at the Hospice Care Center in Brooksville, Fla., of complications from a stroke.
     He was the husband of Charlotte Kline of Spring Hill Fla. and Glen Burnie.
Born June 24, 1927, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Zoe Virginia and Richard Creighton Kline Sr.
     He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1945.
Mr. Kline served as a 3rd class Mechanist Mate in the U.S. Navy in World War II.
     He also was an executive at Amtrak and a lifelong railroadman. He was the head of the mechanical departments for Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, CSX Railroad and Amtrak. After retiring from Amtrak in 1993, he became a consultant for Carolina Southern and other railroads around the country.
     Mr. Kline was a past president of the Glen Burnie Chapter of the Kiwanis Club; a 32nd degree member of the Masonic Howard Lodge of Elkridge; a member of the Scottish Rite of Wheeling, W.Va.; and American Legion Post 168, Thurmont.
     He attended and taught at General Motors Diesel Electric School and ALCO Diesel Electric Schools.
He was a member of the Methodist church in Brunswick.
     Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Richard E. Kline and wife Laura of Glen Burnie; one daughter, Lori Ann Murrell and husband Joe of Florida; two sisters, Delores Kline of Frederick, and Carolyn Cogle of New Jersey; six grandchildren, Khristian, Cherish, Lacey, Corey, Anna and Richard Alexander.
     Mr. Kline was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley L. Kline.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at Turner Funeral Homes Spring Hill Chapel, 14360 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, Fla.
     A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at Singleton's Funeral Home, 1 Second Ave. S.W., Glen Burnie. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville.     
      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a local hospice

Albert Richard. Zimmerman Class of 1952

LIBERTYTOWN, Md. - Albert Richard Zimmerman, 69, of 9022 Walnut St., died Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at his home.
     Born April 2, 1934, in Jefferson, Md., he was the son of the late Charles and Iola Arvin Zimmerman.
He retired as a school bus driver with the Frederick County (Md.) Board of Education.
     He served in the U.S. Army.
He was a member of Christ Reformed United Church of Christ in Middletown, Md.
     He was a member and former district officer of Johnsville Ruritan Club; a member of Maryland State Dairy Herd Improvement Association; Sire Power Association; Maryland-Virginia Co-op.; and served on the board of directors of Southern States.
     He is survived by his wife, Grace Evelyn Zecher Zimmerman, whom he married June 1, 1956; four children, Lauren Palmer of Keedysville, Sue Palmer of Wolfsville, Carl Zimmerman of Libertytown, and Charles Zimmerman of Union Bridge, Md.; two sisters, Winifred Ropp of Frederick, and Carolyn Stalnaker of Florida; two brothers, Robert Zimmerman of Frederick, and Gary Zimmerman of Florida; and 14 grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by two daughters, Sherylynne Zimmerman and Georgia C. Barnes; one sister, Eleanor Killing; and one brother, Gene Zimmerman.
     Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, Middletown. The Rev. James Coblentz will officiate. Burial will be in Christ Reformed Cemetery, Middletown.
     The family will receive friends today and Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Johns Hopkins Oncology Center, 401 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231-2410.

Mrs. Mary Rockwell Hovet Class 1934

Deceased Spring 2003 -  Anyone having obituary please send it to me to put on the site.

 Mrs. Marjorie Virts (Youtz) Class 1936

As originally published on Monday, June 23, 2003.
 

Mrs. Marjorie Elizabeth Youtz, 84, of Brownsville Heights, formerly of Brunswick, died Saturday, June 21 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     She was the wife of James M. Youtz, her husband of 63 years.
Born Sept. 6, 1918, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Stanley T. and May Hamilton Virts.
     She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Brunswick, where she was active until she became ill.
Mrs. Youtz was a 1936 graduate of Brunswick High School.
     She was also a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 660 and the ladies auxiliary of American Legion Steadman-Keenan Post 96, both of Brunswick.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Vicki L. Cooper and husband Jackie L. of Brownsville Heights; one grandson: Darren M. Cooper of Brownsville Heights; and several cousins.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers, Franklin Virts and Carlton L. Virts.
The family will receive friends at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, on Tuesday, June 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral home will be open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
     Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 25 at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, First Avenue and A Street, Brunswick, with Pastor Bruce Barth officiating.
     Bearers will be Darren Cooper, Walter Baker, Delmar Brown, Joe Henry, Wayne Smallwood and Harry Bussard.
Interment will be in St. Mark's Cemetery, Petersville.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church, First Avenue and A Street, Brunswick, Md. 21716.

Mrs. Patricia Twentey Music Teacher
As originally published on Friday, June 13, 2003.
 

Mrs. Patricia Halley Twentey, 73, of Derwood, died Wednesday, June 11, at Montgomery Hospice Casey House after an extended illness.
     She was the wife of R. Kenneth Twentey, her husband of 49 years, former Math teacher at BHS.
Born Feb. 17, 1930, in Jacksonburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Paul C. and Pearl Lantz Halley.
     Mrs. Twentey retired from teaching in 1986. She began teaching music in 1952 at Brunswick High School and then taught in Prince George's and Montgomery counties.
     She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Gaithersburg.
She also was a member of Silver Spring Eastern Star, Ladies Oriental Shrine of Wheeling, W.Va., and Maryland, Frederick and Montgomery County Retired Teachers' Associations.
     She served on a number of church official boards, taught Sunday school and participated in many youth and adult music groups and programs.
She enjoyed traveling, genealogical research and working with her computer.
     Surviving in addition to her husband are three children, Janet M. Gross and husband William of Huntingtown, Kevin P. Twentey and wife Tracy of Viewtown, Va., and Elizabeth McFarland and husband John of Adamstown; one sister, Marilyn Seeley of Fort Collins, Colo.; four grandchildren, Daniel, Rebecca, Melissa and Katelyn; three stepgrandchildren, Erica, Leslie and Andrea; a half-sister, Paula Taitt of Severna Park; a niece, Laura Seeley; and a nephew, Dana Seeley.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 15 at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 E. Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 16, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 9008 Rosemont Drive, Gaithersburg, with the Rev. Gerald A. Green Jr. officiating.
     Interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, in Mount Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Myersville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

Mrs. Margaret Rohrback (Kurlick) Class of 1939
As originally published on Tuesday, June 3, 2003.
 

Margaret Jeanette Kurlick, 82, of 1639 Langley Drive, Hagerstown, died Sunday, June 1, at her home.
     She was the wife of Nicholas Kurlick, who died Sept. 23, 1988.
Born Nov. 20, 1920, in Keedysville, she was the daughter of the late Jessie P. and Daisy M. Cooper Rohrback.
     She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1939.
She was retired from Western Electric Co.
     She was a member of Church of the Nazarene.
She is survived by one daughter, Colleen J. Walling of Crofton; two sons, Nicholas J. Kurlick of Havre de Grace, and Craig A. Kurlick of Hagerstown; one sister, Lovetta V. Lyons of Hagerstown; three brothers, Donald Rohrback of Forest Hill, Dennis Rohrback of Severn, and Lawrence Rohrback of Reisterstown; and four grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by one sister, Garnetta Rudy.
Family will receive friends at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown, on Wednesday, June 4, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
     Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, at Church of the Nazarene, 141 N. Edgewood Drive, Hagerstown, Md. 21740. The Rev. Steve L. Johnson will officiate.
     Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Hagerstown.
Memorial donations may be made to Church of the Nazarene; Hospice of Washington County, Western Maryland Center, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., Third Floor, Hagerstown, Md. 21742.

Mrs. Judith Lutman (Shomaker) Class 1959
As originally published on Tuesday, May 20, 2003.

Mrs. Judith Ann Lutman "Judy" Shomaker, 61, of Lovettsville, Va., died Saturday, May 17, in Baltimore.
     She was the wife of Joseph Edward Shomaker, her husband of 40 years.
Born July 6, 1941, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late William Creal and Anna Laura Bingham Lutman.
     She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1959, and then from Sheppard College in 1963 with a bachelor of arts degree in teaching.
She taught at Walkersville and South Frederick Elementary before retiring in 1970 to become a stay-at-home mother and raise her three children.
     Mrs. Shomaker loved being involved with her children's school sporting events. She was a big supporter of Loudoun Valley High's sports and even kept up with them once her children graduated.
     Years ago, she volunteered for the Republican party during elections.
She was a member of Christian Community Church at St. Paul's in Purcellville, Va.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Creal Ann Shomaker and husband Richard L. French of Leesburg, Va., Joseph Edward Shomaker II and wife Tami Rose of Purcellville, and Courtney Lutman Shomaker and husband W. Travis Jones of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers-in-law, William Shomaker and wife Millie of Lovettsville, and Donald Shomaker of Paw Paw, W.Va.; and three grandchildren, Brock Edward Zeman, Joseph Edward Shomaker III and Crews Alexander Jones.
     Friends may call Tuesday, May 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Loudoun Funeral Chapels, Brown Funeral Home, 34 E. Broadway St., Lovettsville, where services will follow on Wednesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Roland England officiating.
     Interment will follow in New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lovettsville.
Donations may be made to Christian Community Church at St. Paul's, 12623 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, Va. 20132.

.Mrs. Frances Moore (Burgee)  Class 1930
As originally published on Thursday, March 6, 2003.

Mrs. Frances Moore Burgee, 90, formerly of 611 Magnolia Ave., Frederick, died Saturday, March 1, at Citizens Nursing Home,
Frederick.
     She was the wife of William Gabriel Burgee, whom she married May 25, 1942, and who died in 1982
Born Jan. 15, 1913, in Samples Manor, she was the daughter of the late John Hamilton and Margaret Waters Moore.
     Mrs. Burgee was a member of Parkway Church of God and taught the Loyal Workers Bible class.
She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1930, Towson State College in 1932, and Shepherd College in 1954, with a bachelor of science degree. She taught English and social studies in Maryland for 35 years at Hughesville in Charles County, Brunswick Elementary School and for 14 years at West Frederick Junior High School.
     She retired in 1969 In her retirement years, Mrs. Burgee was involved in volunteer work at Frederick Memorial Hospital and area nursing homes.
     Her interests included reading, gardening, crafts, traveling and her grandchildren.
Surviving are one son, Dr. Brent Burgee and wife Terry Ellis Burgee of Randolph, Vt.; three grandchildren, Brooke Ellis Burgee, Bethany Ann Burgee and Tyier Hamilton Burgee, all of Randolph; three nieces, Patricia Snoots, Carol Brown and Gloria Crowl, all of Brunswick; two nephews, Fred Moore and Dennis Moore, both of Brunswick; and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
     Mrs. Burgee was preceded in death by a brother, Fred A. Moore, in 1964
Friends may call at Robert E. Dailey &Son Funeral Home, 1201 N. Market St., Frederick. The family will receive friends 3 to 5. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 7.
     Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at the funeral home, with her pastor, Pastor Howard Ruley of Parkway Community Church, Frederick, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.
     The family requests that memorials in Mrs. Burgee's name be made to the American Heart Association, 839 Quince Orchard Blvd., Suite E, Gaithersburg, Md. 20878

Mrs. Anna Welty (Hurley) Class of 1939

Mrs. Anna V. Hurley, 81, of Nixa, Mo., formerly of Brunswick, died Sunday, March 2, at her home.
     She was the wife of the late John S. Hurley. They were married in 1946
.Born Oct. 7, 1921, in Martinsburg, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Mabel V. Morrison Welty.   
      Mrs. Hurley was a 1939 graduate of Brunswick High School.
Prior to her marriage, serrved as a nurse in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater.
     Mrs. Hurley retired from the Springfield, Mo., public school system where she was a school nurse
Mrs. Hurley was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Welty; and one sister, Ella Kridler.
     Surviving are one son, John S. Hurley II and wife Lyssa of Springfield; one daughter, Eileen Gentry and husband Jerry of
Ozark, Mo.; two brothers, James M. Welty of Brunswick, and Roger Welty of Florida; two sisters, Ivalee Fisher of California,
and June Rowan of South Carolina; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
     Memorial services were held Thursday, March 6, at Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, with the Rev. Kenneth L.
Chumbley officiating.
     Interment will be in Christ Church columbarium.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice

Mrs. Mary Plunkert (Noland) Class 1943
As originally published on Tuesday, December 24, 2002.

Mrs. Mary Noland, 77, of Bolivar, W.Va., died Monday, Dec. 23, at her residence.
     She was the wife of the late Charles B. Noland.
Born Dec. 5, 1925, in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late George Plunkert and Vivian Moberly Plunkert Flanigan.
     She retired as a clerk with the U.S. government after 40 years.
She was a member and treasurer of St. John's Lutheran Church, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
     She was a member of Women of the Moose Chapter 660, Brunswick.
She is survived by a daughter, Carol Anne Hitcho and husband Michael of Charles Town, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Josh Jackson and wife Leslie of Frederick, and Kerri Burkhart and husband Larry of Winchester, Va.; several nieces and nephews; and two great-nieces; and two great-nephews.
     She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ebersole; one brother, George Plunkert Jr.; and stepfather, Carson Flanigan.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Eackles-Spencer Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at St. John's Lutheran Church at Harpers Ferry, with the Rev. Richard Neal and Vicar Sharron Lucas officiating.
     Interment will be in Fairview Lutheran Cemetery, Bolivar.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 668, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. 25425

Mr. Robert Whipp Class of 1968
As originally published on Sunday, December 15, 2002.

Mr. Robert Young "Bobby" Whipp, 53, of 4003 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, died Friday, Dec. 13, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     He was the husband of Linda C. Lake Whipp.
Born Nov. 2, 1949, in Frederick, he was a son of Henry D. Jr. and Alma J. Young Lankin of Jefferson.
     Mr. Whipp was a 1968 graduate of Brunswick High School.
He had served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War.
     He had been employed with Rentals Unlimited and was a mechanic and maintenance supervisor.
Mr. Whipp was a life member of Jefferson United Church of Christ, and had served as a trustee, with the consistory of the church and had been active with the choir of the church.
     He was a former member of Jefferson Volunteer Fire Co. and Jefferson Ruritan Club.
Mr. Whipp was an avid Redskins and Yankees fan and enjoyed drag racing. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Hank.
     Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are one son, Robby Whipp and wife Tracey of Knoxville; one daughter, Lesley C. Whipp of Jefferson; one brother, Ronald L. Whipp and wife Lori of Knoxville; one grandchild, Sydney Whipp; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, including his nephew, Kyle Bogard of Brunswick; his mother-in-law, Drucilla Lake of Brunswick; a brother-in-law, Thomas A. Lake and wife Cyndi of Detour; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Hemp and husband Billy of Jefferson, and Andrea Vermillion and husband Skip of Brunswick.
     He also will be remembered by his daughter's fiance, Chad Bohn of Braddock Heights; friends, Bill and Becky Keeney of Point of Rocks, and Richard Bryant of Potomac.
     The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Jefferson United Church of Christ. The Rev. Guy A. Wenck, pastor, will officiate.
     Interment will be in Reformed Cemetery, Jefferson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson United Church of Christ, Memorial Fund, 3837 Jefferson Pike, P.O. Box 579, Jefferson, Md. 21755; or Brian Tumor Research Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute at NIH, Attn: Dr. Howard Fine, Building

Mrs. Alma Taulton (Miller) Class 1950
As originally published on Sunday, December 1, 2002.

     Mrs. Alma Gertrude "Nin" Miller, 70, of 1915 Reed Road, Knoxville, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002  at Washington Hospital Center, Washington.
She was the wife of the late Lester Paul Miller Sr.
     Born Sept. 13, 1932, in Knoxville, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Catherine Beachley Taulton.
She was a former housekeeper for Dr. Byron Koa in Brunswick and was a child care provider.
     She was a member of the Brownsville Heights Church of the Brethren, Brownsville.
Surviving are one daughter, Karen Lynn Miller of Knoxville; three sons, Lester P. Miller Jr. of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., David L. Miller of Charles Town, W.Va., and John C. Miller Sr. and wife Sandra of Boonsboro; two sisters, Dorothy Merchant of Hagerstown and Delores Taulton of Brunswick; three brothers, Wayne Taulton and Robert Taulton, both of Brownsville, and Gerald Taulton of Garretts Mill; three grandchildren, John C. Miller Jr. of Knoxville, Hope Lynn Gouge of Union Bridge and Jeffrey Allen Miller of Falling Waters, W.Va.; and one great-granddaughter, Rebecca Sue Miller of Hagerstown.
     Mrs. Miller also will be remembered by her friends, Debbie and George Baugher, and Harold and Shirley Babington.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Koontz and Thelma Pettis; and four brothers, Leon Taulton, Merle Taulton, Frank Taulton and Floyd Taulton.
     The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Johnson officiating.
     Interment will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery.

Mrs. Mary Chambers (Fleetwood) Class of 1938
As originally published on Saturday, November 23, 2002.

Mrs. Mary Louise "Tillie" Fleetwood, 81, formerly of 501 Maple Terrace Lane, Brunswick, died Friday, Nov. 22, at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown.
     She was the wife of the late Terrence Dudley Fleetwood.
Born Nov. 1, 1921, in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Anthony M. Chambers and Mary Moore Chambers Dorsey.
     Mrs. Fleetwood was a retired clerk after 34 years with Moler's Market in Brunswick.
She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of Steadman-Keenan Post 96 of the American Legion, and Women of the Moose, all of Brunswick.
     Surviving are three daughters, Carol Geisbert and husband Clifford of Thurmont, Sandra Hardy and husband Richard of Sharpsburg, and Linda Spring and husband Larry of Clifton, Va.; two sisters, Betty Sulcer of Frederick, and Nancy Grams of Middletown; eight grandchildren, Adam Geisbert, Carrie Geisbert, Cliff Geisbert Jr. and wife Melissa, Jack Hardy and wife Tiffany, Christopher Spring and wife Susan, Bryan Spring, Nicholas Spring and Myra R. Merriman; five great-grandchildren, Jordan Geisbert, Ariel Geisbert, Jacob Hardy, Lauren Spring and Christopher Spring Jr.; and one daughter-in-law, Mayra Merriman of San Antonio, Texas.
     Mrs. Fleetwood was preceded in death by one son, Paul A. Merriman; one granddaughter, Jennifer Geisbert; and an aunt, Mary Chambers.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. The funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at Grace Episcopal Church, Brunswick, with the Rev. Frank Fortkamp officiating.
Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
     Memorial donations may be made to either Alzheimer's Association, Western Maryland Chapter, 108 Byte Drive, Suite 103, Frederick, Md. 21702; or Grace Episcopal Church, 112 E. A St., Brunswick, Md. 21716.

Mr. Owen Ayers Jr. Class of 1938
As originally published on Friday, November 22, 2002.

Mr. Owen William "Bill" Ayers Jr., 81, of Floral City, Fla., a former long-time resident of Frederick, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, at his home.
     He was the husband of Bette Varnum Ayers, his wife of 58 years.
Born Oct. 18, 1921, in Woodlawn, Pa. he was a son of Owen William and Olwen Morris Ayers.
     Mr. Ayers grew up in Brunswick. After two years of college, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and, upon completion of flight training, was presented with both Navy and Army Air Corps wings.
     During World War II, he was based in India, where he was assigned to the 7th Emergency Rescue Squadron. He flew the PBY 10A, an amphibious airplane, in rescue missions into Indo-China enemy territory. For his service, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two OLC and the French Croix de Guerre with one OLC, which he received for his rescue of high-ranking French diplomats in Indo-China.
     After the war, he left active military service, but continued in the active reserves of the U.S. Air Force, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel prior to his retirement from the reserves in the early 1970s.
     After the war, Mr. Ayers and his wife made their home in Frederick until 1960, when they re-located to Florida. While in Frederick, he worked for the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and was a member of the Frederick Masonic Lodge. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
     Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Owen William Ayers III of Panama City; two daughters, Cathi Ayers of Floral City, and Marilyn Ayers of Tallahassee, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 15, in the National Veteran's Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. Military honors were provided by members of the honor guard from McDill Air Force Base, who presented Mrs. Ayers with a U.S. flag and presidential commendation.
     Charles E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Martha Virts (Sweadner) Class 1936
As originally published on Monday, November 11, 2002.

Mrs. Martha Mary Sweadner, 82, of Deerfield, Walkersville, died Saturday, Nov. 9, after a long illness, at Northampton Manor Nursing Home, Frederick.
     She was the wife of Duval W. Sweadner, who died in 1988.
Born May 4, 1920, near Knoxville, she was a daughter of the late Edgar Cornelius Sr. and Martha Murphy Virts.
     Mrs. Sweadner was a 1936 graduate of Brunswick High School.
She was an active member of Libertytown United Methodist Church for 50 years. She was a Sunday school teacher, served as church treasurer, and held numerous offices in the Women's Society of Christian Service. She also served as treasurer and president of the Frederick District United Methodist Women.
     She was a 4-H club leader in Petersville and later Libertytown, and was a member of the 4-H All Stars.
In 1972, Mrs. Sweadner graduated from the Frederick Community College nursing program and worked at Springfield Hospital Center until her retirement in 1980.
     She enjoyed both the Food for Friends and Senior Citizens in Libertytown and Walkersville. After moving to Walkersville in 1991, she joined the Walkersville United Methodist Church. She became a resident of Northampton Manor in January 2001.
     She enjoyed cooking, needlepoint, latchhook and traveling.
Surviving are two daughters, Jeanne L. Schuyler of Andalusia, Ala., and Myra C. Eckstine and husband Bill of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; two sons, Gareth D. Sweadner and wife Marie E. and Mark W. Sweadner and wife Deanna K., all of Libertytown; five grandchildren, Kelle Rinehart, Danielle Sweadner, Jason Sweadner, Matthew Sweadner and Jonathan Sweadner; two great-grandchildren, Joshua Wright and Nicholas Rinehart; two brothers, Edgar C. Virts Jr. of Petersville, and D. Richard Virts of Brunswick; one nephew; and several cousins.
     The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 11802 Liberty Road, Libertytown.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Marcia Mayor, her pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Libertytown.
     The family requests memorial contributions be made to Libertytown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 337, Libertytown, Md. 21762, or Walkersville United Methodist Church, 22 Main St., Walkersville, Md. 21793.

Mr. Paul Gletner Class 1955
As originally published on Friday, November 8, 2002.

Mr. Paul William "Putz" Gletner, 67, of 106 E. A St., Brunswick, died Thursday, Nov. 7, in Lovettsville, Va.
     Born May 27, 1935, in Brunswick, he was a son of the late George V. and Evelyn Remsburg Huffer Gletner.
Mr. Gletner was a member of St. Francis of Assissi Roman Catholic Church, Brunswick.
     He was employed by the YMCA in Brunswick for 28 years until his retirement.
Surviving are one sister-in-law, Barbara Gletner of Lovettsville; two nieces, Kathy Wilson and husband Roel Weyzen of Lovettsville, and Mary Kay Kobayashi and husband Turner of Berryville, Va.; one nephew, Donnie Gletner and wife Dee Dee of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; one great-nephew, Nikolas Gletner of Shepherdstown; one great-niece, Rebekah Gletner of Shepherdstown; and an aunt and uncle, Harry and Marie Huffer of Brunswick.
     Mr. Gletner was preceded in death by one brother, Donlan Gletner.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. The Rev. Steve Butler, pastor of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, Lovettsville, will officiate.
     Interment will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loudon Clinical Office of Hospice of Northern Virginia, 209 Gibson St., NW, Suite 202, Leesburg, Va. 20176

Mr. Alan Foster Class of 1951
As originally published on Thursday, October 31, 2002.

 Mr. Alan Leonard Foster, 69, of Mesa, Ariz., died Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Hospice of the Valley, East Mesa, Ariz.
      He was the husband Jackie Hickman Foster who died in 1993. They were married in 1954. Born March 9, 1933, in Brunswick, he was a son of the late Charles K. and Clara K. Shull Foster.
     Mr. Foster was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Brunswick. He was a 1951 graduate of Brunswick High School, where he had been active in sports and Boys State Club.
      He attended Towson State College, and served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Foster was employed at the Frederick Safeway store from 1959 until 1963, when he became employed at the Frederick office of State Farm Insurance Co. During September 1971, he transferred to the Phoenix, Ariz. office of State Farm, where he worked until his retirement as a senior underwriter in 1995.
      He was an avid supporter of the Phoenix Zoo, the local animal shelter in Phoenix, the Brunswick Veterans’ Day Parade, the Brick Walk in Brunswick, and his class of 1951 alumni group. Mr. Foster also sent many cards, phone calls, gifts and flowers for Masses to his friends in Brunswick.
     Surviving are two brothers, David C. Foster and wife Carol of Pacifica, Calif., and Robert G. Foster and wife Meta of Martinsburg, W.Va.; two nieces, Beverly Tabor and Roberta Wennerstrom; and four nephews, Robert G. Jr., Jeffery, Gregory Alan and Rodney Foster. Mr. Foster will also be remembered by his friends Mr. and Mrs. James Cooper; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martinez and their daughters, Desi and Erica. Mr. Foster was preceded in death one sister, Patricia Ann Freitas, in 1987.
      Mr. Foster was cremated and his ashes placed with those of his wife at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale, Ariz.
 The date and time of a memorial Mass at St. Francis Catholic Church, Brunswick, will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations in Mr. Foster’s name may be made to either St. Francis Catholic Church or Brunswick High School.