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  Dolores Kline Class 1954

       Ms. Dolores Virginia Kline, 76, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday October 8, 2013 at the Kline Hospice House, Mt. Airy, MD.Born October 16, 1936 in Brunswick MD she was the daughter of the late Richard Kline Sr. and Zoe Wire.
       She retired from Hartz & Company and most recently worked at Sam's Club in Frederick. Dolores was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church of Brunswick.She is survived by a sister Carolyn Cogle and Paul of Clearwater, FL. A Niece Lori DeLorenzo and Joe of Titusville, FL. Three nephews Richard F. Kline and Laura of St. Matthews, S.C. Paul B. Cogle and Christine and son Daniel of Harpers Ferry WV. Jeffery Cogle and son Shane of Harpers Ferry WV. A Sister- in-law Charlotte Kline of Satellite Beach, Fl. and her long time friend Lorraine Anders and family.She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, A brother Richard Kline, Jr. and a sister Shirley Kline.
       The family will receive friends on Friday October 11, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick where funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Harold Jones. Burial will follow at Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick.
       The Funeral Home will be open for the convenience of friends on Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Memorial Contributions can be made to the Frederick County Humane Society, 1832 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD 21702  Professional services have been provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick. -

   

  Doris Jean Sheckles Class 1951

       Ms. Doris Jean Sheckells, 80, of Brunswick MD died Saturday September 7, 2013 at the Washington Hospital Center.Born January 25, 1933 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte Heffner Sheckells and Roy Wilmer Sheckells.
       Doris worked most of her life at the Price Electric Company in Frederick MD as a technician. She was a very kind and loving person who had a multitude of friends who included her very close friend, Doris Wilson.
       She is survived by her sister, Ruth Griffith and her son, Mervin Joseph Griffith, nephews, William "Bill" Munday and wife Debbie and their children, April and husband Richard Remsburg and grand daughters, Jewel and Lola, Billy Munday, Sean McKinney and wife Denise and grandson, Jake. Mike McKinney and wife Angela and Javon.She also leaves behind a number of nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by sisters, Jean, Roberta, Mary and Evelyn. Brothers Roy and David.
       A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.Professional services have been provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. -

  Gail Taylor Miller Class 1970

       Mrs. Gail Leigh Miller, 60, of Brunswick MD. died Friday August 23, 2013, at her mother's home in Brunswick.Born in Frederick MD. on September 1, 1952 she was the daughter of Virginia Dyer and the late Paul Taylor, Sr.
       She was a member of the Brunswick American Legion, Post 96.Gail is survived by her Mother Virginia, a daughter, Paula Breier and husband Mark of Walkersville MD; a son Michael Miller and wife Kim of Knoxville MD; a sister Patti Zientek and husband Frankie of Brunswick MD; a brother Paul Taylor and wife Patricia of New Market, MD; grandchildren Dylan and Brooke Miller along with baby Breier on the way. She was preceded in death by her father, a step-father, James E. Dyer and her Aunt, Pauline Taylor.
       The family will receive friends on Monday August 26, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick MD. where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday August 27, 2013 with Pastor Noni Sigler officiating.
       Burial will be at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Patty Pollatos Fund Inc. 11102 Eagletrace Court, New Market, MD. 21774-6704 or to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick MD. 21702. Professional services have been provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick.

  Charles 'Pete' Virts Class 1948

  Mr. Charles Richard "Petie" Virts, 88, of  Martinsburg, WV; and formerly of Brunswick, MD; died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Shenandoah Center in Charles Town, WV.
       Born in Lovettsville, VA on August 7, 1925 he was the son of the late Richard Virts and Mary Catherine Wenner.Petie worked for many years for L&S Fuel in Brunswick, MD. He was an avid Washington Redskin and Baltimore Orioles fan, a corporal in the Army-Air Force, a member of the Sharpsburg Bible Church, and a lifetime member of the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department.
       He was a devoted and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He has left many fond memories his family will carry in their hearts to remember him by.He is survived by two daughters: Rhonda New of Bristol, VA and Shirl Francke and husband Pieter of Martinsburg, WV; a son: A. Greg Breeden and wife Deborah of Brunswick, MD; nine grandchildren: Judy Nuse, Nina New, Allan Breeden, Brian Breeden, Chad Breeden, Leigh Anne Francke, Pieter Francke, Ian Francke, Kayley Francke; and eight great-grandchildren.He was preceded by his parents, his loving wife of 49 years, Shirley Temple Virts and a sister, Gloria Nancy Talton.
       The family will receive friends on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Jamison and Rev. Gene Renner officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Lovettsville, VA.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department, 1500 Volunteer Drive, Brunswick, MD 21716 or Camp Tohiglo, 10670 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236.
       Professional services have been provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick, MD.

  June Woods (Harlan) Class 1956

  June E. Harlan, age 74 of Carlyle, died on Friday, July 26, 2013, in Kansas City, Kansas.
       Mrs. Harlan was born on October 10, 1938, in Lovettsville, Virginia, a daughter of Jesse and Edna (Baker) Woods. She married Ronald E. Harlan in Frederick, Maryland on November 4, 1960, and he preceded her in death on October 1, 2004.
       Mrs. Harlan is survived by her children – Terry Harlan of Kinmundy, Koreen Stein of Centralia, Andrea Harlan of Carlyle, and Nicole Harlan of Kansas City, Missouri; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and her siblings – James Woods of Maryland, Beatrice Fawley of Rohrersville, Maryland, Dora Hale of Point of Rocks, Maryland and Virginia Lee Santmier of Frederick, Maryland.
       Mrs. Harlan worked as a civil service communications specialist at Scott Air Force Base. She enjoyed camping, bingo, reading, quilting and embroidery, and loved to watch her grandchildren’s ball games.
       Funeral services will be held at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Carlyle Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Zieren-Day Funeral Home in Carlyle on Monday, July 29, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. and on Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Harlan are suggested to Clinton County Relay for Life and will be received at the funeral home.

   

  Virginia Dagenhart (Bruchie) Class 1947

        Virginia "Jenny" Mae Dagenhart Bruchie, age 82, of Mt. Airy, passed into the arms of her Savior on June 15, 2013 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Born September 28, 1930 in Weverton, she was the daughter of the late Grant Edward and Mildred Virginia Edwards Dagenhart. She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Frances Dagenhart.
       She was a graduate of Brunswick High School, Lucy Webb Hayes School of Nursing and Sibley Memorial Hospital, Mount Saint Mary's and Hood Colleges. She worked many years for Dr. James P. Kerr of Damascus. She also worked for Springfield State Hospital, Frederick Memorial, Montgomery General, and Taylor Manor Hospitals. She loved antiques and for several years ran The Cracked Crock Antique Shop.
       She was a member and devoted disciple of Mountain View United Methodist Church and a volunteer with Hospice Of Frederick County and the Damascus Senior Center.
       She is survived by children: Robin and Allen Haines of Thurmont, and Chris Eric Bruchie of Mt. Airy; and grandchildren: James Robert (J.R.) Bruchie of Mt. Airy, Bryan Allen and Lili Haines of San Bruno, CA, and Scott Andrew Haines of Thurmont. She also leaves behind her faithful companion, Ruger.
       A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 22 11:00 at Mountain View United Methodist Church with Reverends' Robert Braden and Eliezer Valentin- Castanon.
       In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Mountain View United Methodist Church, 11501 Mountain View Rd, Damascus, MD 20872 or Hospice Of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.

  Charles Lemuel Jackson Class 1964

       Charles Lemuel Jackson, 67, passed away on June 9, 2013 at Frederick Memorial Hospital with his wife and family by his side. Charles was born to the late Maxine Giles Jackson and James Jackson, Sr. in Brunswick.
       Charles had many good qualities, he loved meeting and talking to people and helping those in need and was very generous with an open hand and helped those in need during his travel. Charles also loved to travel. During his life he had seen action in Vietnam as a Merchant Marine before filling his military obligation to Uncle Sam before entering into the Army. He had been around the world three times. He was a cook for the Black Panthers in Baltimore and fed many children. He was an Engineer for the B&O Railroad. He really enjoyed making you laugh, if you were in his company, there was never a dull moment. He lived a good life.
       He is survived by his loving wife Wanda Perry Jackson, three sisters, Savannah Boyce (Melvin) both of Frederick, MD. Ernestine Hite and Betty Campbell ( John) of Brunswick, MD. One brother James Jackson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL and one pre-deceased sister Margaret Jackson. Many nieces and nephews.

  

  
  Anna Longbrake (Mock) Class 1944

       With the very dignity and grace she displayed through- out her life, Anna L. Mock age 85 peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013, in South Bend, Indiana. Born in Brunswick, Maryland, Anna was a longtime resident of Leesburg, Virginia, until mov- ing to South Bend, Indiana in 2010, where she quickly and comfortably made Indiana her second home. Her final journey will see her return back home to Leesburg, where she will be reunited with her beloved husband of 59 years, Richard, who pre- deceased her in 2006
       Anna, born the fourth and youngest daughter of Thomas and Anna Longbrake, was predeceased by her three elder sisters Frances, Gertrude, and Grace. A wonderful and loving wife, Anna was a mother of two, son Richard (Peggy) Mock of South Bend, Indiana, and daughter Anne (Daniel) Fox of Leesburg, a grandmother of six, Stephanie (Mike) Jackson, Benjamin (Lauren) Fox, Emily Mock, Sarah Fox, and Marshall and Spencer Mock, and a great grandmother of three, Ambrielle, Timothy, and Leah Jackson, all of whom survive her.
       Anna graduated from Brunswick High School and secretarial school. Her first full time job was as an administrative assistant at the United States Commerce Department in Washington, D.C., where she became an expert in the now lost art of shorthand.
  On July 12, 1947 Anna married her high school sweetheart, Richard, starting their lives together at age nineteen, marrying just one day before his twentieth birthday. Their love for each other stood the test of time. She later became a full-time mother and always made a beautiful home for her family.
       Anna had an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor. She was a great audience, when anyone would tell a joke, good or bad; they could always count on at least one laugh in the room with Anna. She was a warm and caring person who had many friends
       Anna had a variety of interests over her lifetime: singing in the church choir, playing piano and organ, and she enjoyed listening to many types of music. Anna loved to watch sports. She and Richard were longtime Washington Redskin season ticket holders. Anna loved to travel, with Bermuda and Hawaii being two of her favorite destinations. Anna loved fashion, clothes, shoes, and jewelry were her favorites, and she wore them well. Anna was always "dressed to the nines"
       A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life on Saturday July 13, 2013 at 1 PM at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel in Leesburg. Anna's family would be honored if you can attend.
  Anna was loved by all who knew her, and she will be sorely missed. Anna's last request for family, friends, or anyone reading about her life for the first time was that you offer some act of kindness to

  Dorothy Taulton (Merchant) Class 1943

       Dorothy N. Merchant (nee Taulton), 86, of York, PA, beloved wife of Paul O. Merchant, passed to eternal life on June 3, 2013, at Country Meadows Retirement Community, W. York, PA. Born on February 17, 1927, in Knoxville, MD, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Harold and Catherine (Beachley) Taulton.
       Dorothy, a 1943 graduate of Brunswick High School, lived most of her life in Baltimore where she worked and raised her family. Dorothy and her husband enjoyed many of their retirement years in Hagerstown, MD where they volunteered at the local col- lege. She enjoyed dancing with her husband and attended many local dances in the Baltimore and Hagerstown areas. Dorothy and Paul also spent much their retire- ment years traveling the country and site-seeing.
       Dorothy is survived by her husband, Paul O. Merchant; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Roger Karsk, Dawn and Thomas Capino, and Lisa and George Cada; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Paul T. and Sandra Merchant and Mark O. Merchant, five grandchildren and a great grandson: Crystal Rawlings, Amanda and Paul A. Merchant, Alexandra and Melanie Bindon and Dalton Stewart; one sister, Delores Taulton and two brothers, Robert and Gerald Taulton.
       In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Koontz, Alma Miller, and Thelma Gousha-Pettis and five brothers, Frank, Merle, Leon, Floyd and L. Wayne Taulton.
       The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 6- 9 p.m. at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD.
  Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 7 at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 13266 Taylorstown Rd., Leesburg, VA 20176.
       The family will be present to receive friends one-half hour prior to the service time. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant UMC Church Cemetery.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Hospice, 356 Freeport St., Suite 200, New Kensington, PA 15068.

  Phyllis Roby (Morsberger Class 1951

  Phyllis Barbara Roby Morsberger, 81, died May 25, 2013 at Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia. She was the widow of John Henry Morsberger III, who died in 1971.
       Born April 7, 1932 in Brunswick, Maryland, she was the daughter of A.F. "Tete" and Nellie V. (Green) Roby. She was a graduate of Brunswick High School where she participated in school productions and sports. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brunswick, where she sang in the choir, and the Women of the Moose Chap. 660, where she held many chairs. Phyllis was retired from the National Geographic Society.
       She is survived by children, John Roby Morsberger and wife Michelle of Norfolk; James M. Morsberger and wife Laura of Ottumwa, Iowa; JoEllen Fisher and husband "Tee" of Brunswick; and Jeanell Willis and husband George of Norfolk.
       She is also survived by grandchildren, Welthey Morsberger, John Fisher, Janice Swegan, Jaclyn Smith, Jennifer O'Neill, James Morsberger, James Fisher, Jenna Morsberger, Joseph Fisher, Janna Willis, Joy MacVittie, Jessica Willis, Jeanette Morsberger; and great-grandchildren, Justin, Tyler, Jason, Suz, Ali, Braylen, Kyleigh, Jaclyn, and Brennan. She will be greatly missed by cousin, Barbara Ruth Desiderio and husband George.
       A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Lake Taylor Hospital, Norfolk, with Chaplain Victor Philip officiating. There will also be a service at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Brunswick, led by Associate Pastor Bill Turney. Interment will be private

   Edward Sanger Class 1939

  Edward West Sanger, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, died Friday, May 24 at the age of 92.
       He was born December 3, 1920 in Brunswick, MD. into a loving family of one brother, George Sanger, and two sisters, Frances Pettingall and Mary Fisher, all who have predeceased him in death. His parents were Bessie Jane Merriman Sanger and Franklin Elexander Sanger.
       After graduating from Brunswick High School, Edward enlisted in the army where he served from January 1943 to November 1945 in the US Army Ordinance Anti-aircraft Battalion, European Theater. After the war, he worked as Administrative Supply Officer at Fort Detrick, retiring in 1974. His interests were many and varied.
       For many years he owned and operated Grandpa's Treasures, an antique store in New Market, which specialized in refinished furniture, clocks and lamps. Much of the furniture and many of the clocks were refurbished by him.
  Edward enjoyed inventing and has a patent for a hammer and one for a garden waterfall. At a point in his life, Ed owned several horses, which he raced at the Charles Town racetrack. Until his arthritis ended his playing, he was an avid golfer and loved to tell about his 2 holes in one. He was a life long member of the VFW and the American Legion and was a member of the B.P.O.E. Calvary United Methodist Church was Ed's church for 65 years, serving on the administrative board and serving as usher for many years with his 3 brothers-in-law.
  Memories of Ed will be cherished by those who knew him. He will be remembered for his tremendous energy and "get er done" philosophy, for his inquisitiveness and interest in many subjects, for his love of the outdoors and gardening, for his patience and kindness, and most of all, for his sense of humor, which defined his personality. He was a Redskins fan, an independent thinker, and one who loved to debate.
       Edward was married to Mignon Miller of Frederick for 42 years until her untimely death in 1984. Family members who are mourning his death are his only child, Constance Mignon Mason, and her husband, Robert L. Mason, Jr., their 3 children and spouses, Natalie and Timothy Gipson, Renee and Javier Vega, and Gregory and Amanda Mason, and his twelve great-grandchildren - Ellory, Carter and Camille Gipson; Mikaela, Ian, Luke and Carmen Vega; and Cassie, Ginny, Jonathan, Tess and Eva Mason. He was also loved by numerous nieces and nephews. Family was his most cherished possession. As the patriarch of the family, he was an inspiration to them as an example of one who faced challenges with steadfastness and a positive attitude. He faced growing old armed with dignity and his faith in God.
  Also mourning his passing is Mrs. Betty Anderson, who has shared the last 8 years as a very special friend to Edward. Her care resulted in filling his final years with companionship and love.
       Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. The celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick. Officiating will be the Rev. Harry C. Cole.
  Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery immediately following services.
  If so desiring and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nursing Education Fund at Meritus Medical Center, 11116 Medical Campus Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742

   

  James Tritapoe Class 1947

  James L. Tritapoe, 83, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, May 20, 2013 while surround by his family at his home.
       Born on August 6, 1929, in Brownsville, Maryland he was the son of the late Calvin Thomas and Rhoda Eugenia (Younkins) Tritapoe.
   Mr. Tritapoe was a 1947 graduate from Brunswick High School.
       He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp having served from 1952- 1954 as a Sergeant. He was the Battalion Armourer and received two meritorious promotions.
  After his service in the Military, he returned to serve his machinist's apprenticeship with the B&O Railroad in Brunswick, Maryland.
       Jim owned his own business, Valley Upholstery, from 1962 until his retirement. He was well-known throughout Frederick and Washington Counties for his fine workmanship. Jim also worked as a car salesman with Middletown Ford, Jenkin's Motor's and FSK Lincoln Mercury in Frederick.
       He was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren in Burkittsville, Maryland for 50 years; the Morris-Frock American Legion Post 42 in Hagerstown; the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge 378 in Hagerstown; the Eagle's Travel Club in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania; AARP; and the Golden Ballroom Dancers in Hagerstown. Jim was a Past Master of the Columbia (Lynch) Lodge 58, A.F. & A.M. in Frederick, and also was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Scottish Rite of Frederick and Baltimore, Maryland.
       Jim also like to travel with his wife before his illness. He loved to make pretty things, including bird houses and foot stools, and also loved to do work for his children.
       He is survived by his wife, Audrey D. (Stream) Tritapoe; two daughters, Teresa D. Biser of Middletown and Tammy D. Tritapoe of Martinsburg, West Virginia; two sisters, Eileen R. Bayles of Frederick, Maryland and Patricia D. Mohler of Brunswick, Maryland; two granddaughters, Megan Biser and Sabrina Pierson; and three great-grandchildren, Austin and Tyler Crutchfield and DJ Pierson.
       In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers, Edward M., Calvin E., Richard W., and William L. Tritapoe.
       A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Brownsville Church of the Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Road in Brownsville, Maryland. Rev. R. Thomas Fralin, Jr. will officiate. Final resting place ceremonies will follow at Brownsville Heights Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the Clopper-Michael American Legion Post 10 from Boonsboro.
       The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on

  Roma Cummings “Hebb” Class 1948

  
   Mrs. Roma Ashton Cummings Hebb, 81 of Brunswick, MD died at home on Sunday, March 24, 2013 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
       Born January 12, 1932 in Brunswick MD she was the daughter of the late James Edward Cummings and Bessye Lee Long. Roma's father served as mayor of our town from 1954-1966. During that time, his tenure was marked for having brought Brunswick "out of the mud" according to the book Brunswick, 100 Years of Memories. Mayor Cummings used his technical know-how to complete a massive paving project to improve city streets. He brought a level of professionalism to the proc- ess of hiring and managing town employees.
       Roma will be fondly remembered by friends and family for being active in her church and community and being responsible for starting "The Fabulous Forty's" an annual event for Alumni of Brunswick High School. It was said that she was responsible for bringing Brunswick back together. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Christian clowning group from the Grace Episcopal Church. Their group was invited in 1990 to visit Grace's sister church in Narita, Japan which Roma spoke of as a trip of a lifetime. She and friends also formed a committee called, "America's Bravest". They were responsible for sending hundreds of care packages to our wonderful men and women serving in Iraq. Packages were also sent with toys and clothing for the children of Iraq. She will be remembered and missed mostly for her good wit, laughter and kindness to others. But most of all for her ability to make people smile.
       Roma is survived by four children: James Irvin Hebb of Wheatridge, CO; Jill Ashton Hebb of Brunswick, MD; Mary Michelle "Shelley" Hebb of Brunswick, MD; Michael Benner Hebb of Brunswick, MD; Sheree Childers Stevens of Frederick, MD who Roma looked at as a third daughter; a sister Kay Cummings Sienkilewski and husband Edward of Joppatown, MD. Five grandchildren: Chad, Jessica, Michael, Andrea and SSGT Adam T. Wagner of Austin, TX; nine great-grand- children, and numerous nieces and nephews.
       She was preceded in death by her parents, her devoted husband, Irvin Franklin Hebb who died May 16, 2008, they were married for 60 years, a sister, Kathleen Crawford.
       A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday April 4, 2013 at the Grace Episcopal Church, 114 East "A" Street, Brunswick, with Rev. Anjel Scarborough officiating.
       In lieu of flowers, contri- butions may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church for the pipe organ restoration fund.
       Professional services have been provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick MD, Barbara A. Williams, owner.

   

  James "Gene" Morrison Class 1974

   Mr. James Eugene "Gene" Morrison, 57, of Frederick, MD, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2013. Born March 24, 1956, he was the son of the late James P. Morrison and Mary Ethel Scott.
       Gene is survived by: his son, JJ; daughters, Teia, Valerie and Stefanie; brother, Michael Morrison; sisters, Lisa McCloud, Melinda Bright and Tina Ambush; five grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. He will also be remembered by his long-time companion of 37 years, Kimberly Foreman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Angie Morrison.
       The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, from 4-6 p.m. at the Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home, 110 West South
  Street, Frederick, MD. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Jackson Chapel UMC, 5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD. Pastor Rex Bowens will be officiating. Interment private.

  Bonnie Mae Spring (Hildebrand) Class 1979

  Bonnie Mae Hildebrand, 50, of Brunswick, MD passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at her home.
       Born on August 16, 1962 in Olney, Maryland, she was the daughter of Hazel Grant Spring of Brunswick and the late William E. Spring.
  Bonnie's career was in the food service industry. She enjoyed spending her free time with her family and friends but mostly enjoyed loving and spoiling her two grandchildren. They were the light of her life.
       In addition to her mother, she is survived by four sons: Donnie and Billy Hildebrand and Brian and Michael Orye, all of Brunswick; grandchildren: Brooklynn Hildebrand and Damien Orye of Brunswick; brother and sister-in-law Robert and Ruth Spring of Brunswick; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She is also remembered by her significant other Brian Bentz of Brunswick and a very special uncle, Jimmy Spring.
       In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Bessie and William Grant, and paternal grandparents Nellie Mae and William Spring.
  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 12 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church located at 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, MD 21758.
       Interment will be private

  Shelley McLane Class 1992

   

  Ms. Shelley J. McLane, 38 of Brunswick, Maryland joined her brother Charlie in heaven on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
       Born August 10, 1974 in Frederick, Maryland she was the daughter of Dave McLane and wife Diane of Brunswick and Pamela Keeling and husband Pat of Knoxville.
  She was full of life and loved by many. She loved her family, frolicking with her friends, all holidays, especially St Patrick's Day and all things Irish. She was an avid Ravens fan and loved following the NBA especially the Chicago Bulls. Shelley was a 1992 graduate of Brunswick High School where she set numerous records in basketball and received a scholarship to Shippensburg University and later played for FCC.
  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
       In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister, Shawn McLane, her brother, Will McLane and fiancé Jackie, paternal grandmother, Evelyn Marie McLane, step brothers, Michael Webber and wife Heather and Alex Keeling and wife Jennifer, stepsister, Chiara Keeling, her nephews, Paddy, Graysen, Brody, Gabe and Roman, her nieces, Mikayla, Makynna and Isabelle.
  She will also be remem- bered by her numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and her special friends, Kristen Haga, Crystal Ferrell and Julie Crowl, and her special family Alli and Taylor Payne.
       She is preceded in death by her brother Charlie McLane, paternal grand- father, Charles D. McLane, Sr. and maternal grandpar- ents, Shelly and Mildred Dawson.
  The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple, Ave. Brunswick on Friday, March 22nd from 2-4 and 7- 9 pm. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 23rd at 2:00 pm at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Petersville, MD with Father George Limmer officiating.
       Interment will follow in the church cemetery beside her brother Charlie whom she had missed dearly since he was called home.
  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.

  Gloria J. King (Hollar) Class 1959

  Mrs. Gloria J. Hollar, 71 of Jefferson, Maryland passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald Hollar.
       Born May 23, 1941 in Brunswick, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Pauline King.
  Gloria was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church in Brunswick. She was a Sunday School teacher throughout her life. She was also previously employed with State Farm.
       Gloria enjoyed quilting and she was a member of the Merry Peep O'Da Quilt Club. She also worked as a volunteer by knitting baby caps for FMH.
  She is survived by her three children, Donald "Gene" Hollar and wife Lisa of Brunswick, Kelli Fisher and husband Frank of Brunswick and Marci Hollar of Brunswick, three grandchildren, Jessica Anderson, Jacob Fisher and Joshua Fisher and a brother, Ernest King and wife Dorthea of Georgia.
       The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick on Sunday, May 5th from 2-4 and 7-9PM. Funeral serv- ices will be held on Monday, May 6th at 11:00AM at Faith Assembly of God, Souder Road & Route 17, Brunswick with Rev. Katie Bishop officiating.
       Interment will be in Lovettsville Union Cemetery, Lovettsville, VA.
  Florial contributions may be made in Gloria's name to the New Hope United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 7 South Maryland Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716.

  Nancy Harrison (Smith) Class 1959

   

  Nancy Smith, 72, of Inwood, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at her residence.
       Born June 28, 1940 in Burnswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Rubin Walter Harrison and Margaret Jane (Noll) Harrison.
       She is survived by her husband, William Smith, one daughter, Rebecca Arnohalt and husband, Shawn; two grandchildren, Brian Keith Smith, Sr., and Amber Nicole Lerch; one great-grandson, Brian Keith Smith, Jr.; two brothers, Jim Harrison and wife, Sue, and Butch Harrison; brother-in- law, Charles Smith and wife, Gladys, sister in law Margaret Roderick; and sev- eral nieces and nephews.
       In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Jane Harrison; brothers and sis- ters in-laws, Kate and Raymond Ford, Mary and Earl Kelly; and Codie Roderick
   Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Brown Funeral Homeís South Berkeley Chapel in Inwood.
       Interment will be held at the Blue Ridge Cemetery in Thurmont, MD.
  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

  Mrs. Patricia Ann Taulton (Summers) Class 1954

  Mrs. Patricia Ann Taulton Summers, 76, of Smithsburg, died Saturday April 6 at Golden Living Center in Hagerstown. She was the wife of George Wesley Summers who died in 1982.
       Born in Brunswick, July 23, 1936 she was a daughter of the late Harry Mahlon and Elizabeth Catherine Spaid Taulton. She was a member of the Harmony Church of the Brethren, Myersville.
  She is survived by: 4 children - Martin Elwood Miller and Clark Mahlon Miller - both of Hagerstown ; Debbie Selby - Frederick; and Charles Summers - Springfield, WV. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren - Gabe Miller and Emily Haydel - San Francisco; Andy Miller, Austin Miller, Chris Blackburn - of Hagerstown; Kyle Miller and Garret Miller - Brunswick; Crystall Summers - PA; Sandra Summers - Williamsport; Tanjorie Godwin - CT; KC, Patsy and LeeAnn Summers - Hagerstown; Nellie Summers - Alabama. She leaves behind 1 brother - John Taulton and wife Debbie - Jefferson.
       The family will receive friends on Wednesday April 10 from 6 to 8 PM at the Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown. Funeral services will be held 2 PM on Thursday April 11 from the Harmony Church of the Brethren, 3921 Brethren Church Rd., Myersville. Interment will be made in the Harmony Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Myersville.

  Edgar Virts Jr Class 1940

  
   Mr. Edgar Cornelius Virts Jr. 91 of Homewood at Crumland Farms, Frederick MD; died Tuesday February 26, 2013 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
       Born December 22, 1922 in Knoxville, Maryland he was the son of the late Edgar Cornelius Virts Sr. and Martha Murphy.
       Edgar was a former commissioner for Frederick County MD, serving from 1974-78, as well a member of the following organizations: The American Legion Post 96 of Brunswick, The Community Foundation of Frederick County, The Silver Bit Riding Club of Petersville MD, The Potomac Morgan Horse Club of Frederick MD, The Maryland State Jousting Club of Baltimore MD, The Frederick County Holstein Association and a past President, and The New Hope United Methodist Church of Brunswick.
  Mr. Virts graduated from Brunswick High School in 1940. He served in the United States Marines, second Marine Division in the Pacific Theater.
       He is survived by a son, Michael Virts and wife Nancy of Knoxville MD; a brother, D. Richard Virts of Knoxville MD; grandson's, Michael Virts Jr. and wife Mandy and Shayne Patrick Virts, great-grandchildren, Justin Michael Virts and Michael Gabriel Virts, a former wife, Marilyn Virts of Connecticut.
       He was preceded by his parents, a son, William Virts, a wife, Geraldine Lowery Virts and a sister, Martha M. Sweadner.
  The family will receive friends on Sunday March 3, 2013 at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick from 7-9 p.m. where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday March 4, 2013. Officiating will be Pastor Katie Bishop.
       Mr. Virts will be buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick, MD.

  Brian Snoots Class 1992
  
  Mr. Brian Alan Snoots, 39, of Knoxville, MD passed away suddenly from a mechanical accident on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.
       Born on August 2, 1973 in Charles Town, WV he was the son of Gary R. Snoots and Judy D. Cooper both of Knoxville.
  Brian was a 1992 graduate of Brunswick High School. He most recently worked for Brunswick Auto Repair as a mechanic. Brian enjoyed fixing cars and racing trucks. From a very early age he began tinkering with cars and always wanted to be a mechanic. He also enjoyed off road sports such as mud bogging, snow mobiling and 4-wheeling.
       In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter Brittany Marie Snoots whom he loved more than life itself; brothers Dwayne Beachamp and wife Ann of Jefferson and Charles Beauchamp and wife Mary of Berryville, VA; sister Deanna Bauer and her significant other Brad Young of Knoxville, MD; former wife Tammy Crouse of Frederick, MD; nieces and nephews Dawna Beauchamp, Matthew Beauchamp, Heather Pellerito and Andy, Amanda Beauchamp and Nick Pluscht, Carson Bauer, Lauren Young, and Andrew and Logan Pellerito and numberous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.
       A memorial service will be held at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 1 PM. Pastor Paul Papp will officiate.
  Interment will be private.
       In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Stauffer Funeral Home.

  Mr. Hayes William "Jim" Huffer Sr. Class of 1940

  Mr. Hayes "Jim" William Huffer Sr. 92 of Brunswick MD died February 14, 2013 at the VA Center in Martinsburg WV.
       Born on November 18, 1920 in Burkettsville MD he was the son of the late Harry Russell Huffer and Annie May Remsburg.
  Jim as he was known to most retired from the B&O Railroad in Brunswick and the Norfolk Naval yard as a machinist in 1982. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 96 and the VFW Post 10421 both of Brunswick.
       He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Myrtle Kronk Huffer, a Daughter Linda and husband Robert Balagna of Groveland IL; Son Hayes and Donna Huffer Jr. of Jefferson MD; Brother Harry "Rainey" Huffer of Rosemont MD; Grandchildren Heather and Steve Charchut of East Lansing MI; Holly and John Finney of Harpers Ferry WV; Kendra and Dave Bailey of Morton IL; Sarah and Justin McChesney of Davenport IA; Korrinne and Thong Nguyen of Ashburn VA; Kevin and Nicky Umbaugh of Sumter SC; Kristin and Chris Dunham of Italy and 10 Great Grandchildren.
       He was preceded by his parents, Daughter Bonnie Umbaugh; two Brothers, Paul Ivan "Bucky" Huffer and Howard "Red" Huffer; and a Sister Evelyn Maxine Jessee.
  The family will receive friends on Tuesday February 19, 2013 from 7 to 9 PM at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick MD where funeral services will take place at 2 PM Wednesday February 20, 2013. Officiating will be Pastor John and Rebecca Shillingburg. Mr. Huffer will be buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Petersville MD.
       In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Jefferson United Church of Christ, 3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson MD 21755 or the Grace Episcopal Church, 114 East "A" Street, Brunswick MD 21716.
       Professional services have been provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick MD.

  Randall Eugene "Randy" Carey Class 1975

     Mr. Randall Eugene "Randy" Carey, 55, of Frederick, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.Born September 10, 1957, in Frederick, he was the son of Margaret Regina Carey and the late Ralph F. Carey.
     Randy graduated from Brunswick High School Class of 1975 and served in 82nd Airborne in North Carolina. He was a mechanic in the Frederick area for numerous years.In addition to his mother, he is survived by brothers, Allen Carey and Vince Carey; sister, Daphne Maught and husband Charlie; nephew, Matt Maught and niece, Danielle Maught.
     In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by nephew, Andy Maught.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Sunday, December 23, 2012 at the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, MD 21701.
     The funeral service will be 10 a.m., on Monday, December 24, 2012, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel. Pastor Charlene Barnes will offi- ciate. Internment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice .Online condolences to the family may be shared at keeneybasford.com.

Drucilla Breeden "Lake" Class 1946

     Drucilla Breeden Lake, 82, of Brunswick, MD, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, December 15, 2012 surrounded by her family at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Lake Jr. who passed away on August 8, 2002Born in Brunswick, MD on February 13, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Jobe O. and Lela C. Simons Breeden.
     Drucilla graduated from Brunswick High School in 1946 and attended Frederick Community College. She worked for over 26 years at the National Institutes of Health as a Personnel Specialist. She was a former Girl Scout Leader, a member of the Brunswick High School Fabulous Forties Alumni Committee and a beloved member of Jefferson United Church of Christ.Drucilla was a devoted mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed trips to Ocean City and Florida with her family as well as daily crossword puzzles. She fully enjoyed life.
      She is survived by her children, Thomas A. Lake and wife Cyndi of Keymar, Sandra D. Hemp and husband Billy of Jefferson, Linda C. Whipp of Jefferson and Andrea C. Vermillion and husband Skip of Brunswick. Drucilla took great pride in her 15 grandchildren: Angie Hill, Jeff Lake, Keri Albright, Teresa Conto, Rodney Lake, Tommy Lake Jr., Roxy Grossnickle, Daniel Hemp, Brooke Hemp, Robby Whipp, Lesley Whipp, Jamee Sandy, CJ Vermillion, Gabe Vermillion and Kyle Bogard. In addition, she adored her twenty-seven great-grand-children and three great- great- grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Betty Smith of Jefferson and brother Joe Breeden and wife Betty Lou of Rohrersville. She will be remembered by numerous cousins, including Glen Dale Simons. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bobby Whipp, sister, Lorraine Layman, brothers, John Breeden and Robert Breeden and niece, Delores Layman Knott.
     Visitation will be on Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 3-5 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. at the Stauffer Funeral Home, P. A., 1100 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD and on Friday December 21, 2012 at Jefferson United Church of Christ, 3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD 21755 from 10:00am until time of funeral services at 11:00am. Her Pastors Rebecca and John Shillingburg will offi- ciate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.Those desiring to honor Drucilla can make contributions in her name to the Jefferson United Church of Christ.Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com

James Edward Proctor Class 1941

James Edward Proctor Class of 1941 James Edward Proctor, 89, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Born Monday, Oct. 29, 1923, in Weaverton, Md., he was the son of the late Ralph Alexander Proctor and the late Elizabeth (Barger) Proctor. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Dorris E. Proctor, on April 20, 2012. He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1941 and later served in the U.S. Navy during World War II onboard a sub chaser. He was formerly employed at Fairchild Aircraft, and later retired in 1986 from the Department of the Army at Fort Ritchie. He was a member of New Beginnings Community Church, Eagles Club, BPO Elks Lodge 378 and Dixon Troxell American Legion Post 211, Funkstown, Md. He was a devoted family man who loved baseball and music. He is survived by two daughters, Holly Tosadori and husband, Anthony, of Smithsburg, Md., and Karen Williamson and husband, Terry, of Hagerstown; four grandsons, Jay Hunt, Evan Hunt, Sean Hunt and Forrest Williamson; granddaughter, Amanda Williamson; two great-granddaughters, Catrina Hunt and Emma Hunt; and two great-grandsons, Gavin Hunt and Brayden Hunt. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Danner; and brother, Ralph Proctor. Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, with the Rev. Henry Burtner officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058

James C. "Jim" McKnight Class 1970

     Mr. James C. "Jim" McKnight, 60, of Jefferson died on Friday November 30, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather he was married to Cindy L. McKnight.Born on July 23, 1952 in Brunswick he was the son of the late Richard L. and Grace Taylor McKnight. 
      Jim started playing drums at the age of 13 and played in numerous local country bands and most recently with "4 Of A Kind Plus" from Frederick. He was famous for his kinklings, fudge and coleslaw. He enjoyed gardening, photography, woodworking, cruises, and eating. In the last few years he had learned to play the harmonica and enjoyed playing tractors with the apple of his eye, his grandson Jayden. He was a member of the Jefferson Ruritan. He worked for NRC Print Shop for over 40 years.
     In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter Crystal Burns and her husband Josh of Jefferson. Grandson Jayden Burns. Brothers Richard H. McKnight and wife Lynn of Frederick and Frank L. McKnight and wife Darlene of Frederick. Niece Christi Fleagle and husband Zach and their children Kasey and Taylor. Nephews Scott McKnight and his daughter Molly. Sister in law Sandy Simons and husband Rick and their children Danny Simons and Tracy Simons and her daughter Maddy.  He will also be missed by his dog Newton and by many special friends. He was preceded in death by a niece Misty McKnight.
     Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 pm on Tuesday December 4, 2012 at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 Maple Avenue, Brunswick where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday December 5, 2012. Reverend Tim May, Richard Simons and Reverend Jenny Smith will officiate. Interment will be private.The family asks that in lieu of flowers and in Jim's name that contributions be made to the Frederick County Humane Society at www.fchs.org or to the American Stroke Association at www.strokeassociation.org. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.

Paul "Delphey" Gaither Class 1942

     Mr. Paul "Delphey" Gaither 87 of Brunswick MD died on Sunday November 25, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born August 19, 1925 in Brunswick MD. He was the son on the late Paul William Gaither and Mame Ruth Barger and the loving husband of Betty Lee Walker for 66 years. They were married on December 21, 1946.
     Mr. Gaither known to many as Delphey or Coach graduated from Brunswick High School class of 1942 and the University of Maryland class of 1951. He taught in Howard County from 1951-1959 and at Brunswick High School from 1959-1979. Delphey taught track, crosscountry, baseball, basketball and soccer. He also worked for 25 years at the Charlestown Race Track. Some of his many hobbies were cracking walnuts, metal detecting, slots and mushroom hunting. He was a member of the Brunswick VFW and the First Baptist Church of Brunswick.
     He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946 and saw combat duty in the South Pacific Naval Air Corp as a plane Captain on the B-24 Liberator Bomber. He loved the Naval Reunions.
He is survived by his wife Betty, Daughter Cathy Barnes and Greg of Brunswick, Son's David Gaither and Elaine of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Paul Gaither and Susie of Rosemont, Glenn Gaither and Kelly of Brunswick, Sister Doris Cannon of Frederick MD, Brother in Law Sonny Walker and Darlene of Annapolis MD, Grandchildren, Greg Barnes and Michele of Maine, Mandy Mansell and Joe of Brunswick, Jesse Gaither and Hannah Gaither of Myrtle Beach S.C., Michael Gaither of Brunswick, Great Grandchildren Hunter Barnes and Eli Barnes of Maine, Kai Mansell of Brunswick, and good friend and student Wayne Hough. He was preceded in death by four Brothers, Benjamin, Norman, Harold and Butch Gaither, four Sisters, Freda Shriver, June Keller, Rita Webber and Pauline Leach and a Grandson, Matthew Gaither.
     The family will receive friends on Wednesday November 28, 2012 from 7 to 9 pm and on Thursday the 29 th. from 9 am to 12 noon at which time a funeral service will take place. Officiating will be Pastor Phil Graves. Following the services Mr. Gaither will be cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to the B.H.S. Athletics Department, ATTN: Athletic Director, John Jarrett, 101 Cummings Drive, Brunswick MD 21716. Professional services provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick MD.

Mary Elizabeth Roelkey (Simpson) Class 1940

     Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Roelkey Simpson, 90, owner and operator of Simpson Farms of Lovettsville, VA, was born unto Heaven on October 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Franklin Simpson.Mary was born on September 3, 1922 and raised on a farm in Knoxville, MD.
     She was the daughter of the late David Henry and Helen Hightman Roelkey.She is survived by her daughters, Selva S. Karslo of North Bethesda, MD, and Kathryn Frye and husband, Ronald, of Purcellville, VA; son, Jack Simpson; granddaughters, Stacy L. Ford and her husband, Greg, and their son, Eric Allen Ford, of Kabletown, WV, and Jessica Nicole Simpson of Gerrardstown, WV; grandson, Craig Frye and his wife, Crissy, of Purcellville, VA, and their children, Caitlin, Cory and Conner; and a brother, Robert Roelkey of Brownsville, MD.She will be remembered by her caregivers, Eva Auroza Rivera and Juvi Sandobal; along with Hospice of Frederick.
     In addition to her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Roy Franklin Simpson, Jr. (Pete); her infant daughter; brothers, David, Bill, Oliver, Warren, John and Albert Roelkey; and sisters, Helen Ryan, Nina Filler, Lillian Harwood, Martha Roelkey and Alice Roelkey.
     There will be no visitation or service at the funeral home. A graveside service/ Roelkey family reunion cele- brating Mary's life will be held in the spring of 2013 at the New Jerusalem Church in Lovettsville. Officiating will be Pastor Ann Hummer. For further information, contact skarslo@yahoo.com.Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21701.Arrangements are being handled by Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. of Frederick, and Stauffer Crematory Inc. of Frederick.Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at staufferfuneralhome.com

Gerome D. Orye Class 1962

Jo Ann Barger (Thompson) Class 1957

     Mrs. JoAnn Thompson, 73 of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Mertius Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. She was the wife of Jesse Lee Thompson to whom she was married for 55 years.She was born June 5, 1939 in Brunswick to the late Marshall Joseph Barger, Sr. and Elsie Mae Flook Barger.
     She retired from Farmers and Mechanics National Bank in 1994 where she was a teller for 28 years. She was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. She was a member of the College of Senior Regents for the Loyal Women of the Moose. She was senior regent of the Moose Lodge Chapter 660. She recruited over 200 women to the chapter. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles no. 1136 of Brunswick and Brunswick American Legion Post 96.
     Surviving in addition to her husband is one daughter, Terri Lynn Green and husband Russ of St. Louis, MO, two sons Claggett Lee Thompson and wife Robin of Jefferson, MD, and Marshall Joseph Thompson and wife Gloria of Dargan, MD. Also surviving are her brother Marshall Joseph Barger, Jr. and wife Rose of Jefferson, MD, and Sister-in-Law Elizabeth Brust. She is survived by eight grandchildren, Erin Kimm and husband Ryan, Andrew Moulton, Nathaniel Moulton, and Allison Moulton all of St. Louis, MO; Jason Thompson and wife Kandice of Middletown, MD; Brandon Thompson and significant other Kelsey Taylor of Washington, DC, Zachary Thompson and Nick Thompson of Jefferson, MD. Two great grandchildren, Dustin Thompson and Chase Kimm. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.JoAnn loved her family and especially enjoyed all her grandchildren.
     She was known for gathering all her loved ones on special occasions. Everyone enjoyed the huge dinners she prepared. She was a strong, compassionate and loving wife. Her kindness extended outside of her family and she was well loved by many in the community. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and enjoyed spending time with her family pets Chi Chi and Chico.
     She had left many fond memories of which her family will carry in their hearts to remember her by.A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Hope United Methodist Church, 7 South Maryland Avenue, Brunswick, MD. Officiating will be Rev. Katie Bishop and Pastor Noni Sigler.
     Donations can be made to the charity of your choice in JoAnn's name.Arrangements have been entrusted by the John T. Williams Funeral Home in Brunswick, MD

Richard Henry "Dick" Cage Class 1940

Mr. Richard Henry "Dick" Cage, 89, of Frederick, died on September 25, 2012 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.He was the husband of Edna Miller Cage.
     Born on April 18, 1923 in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Harvey L. age and Lillian Virginia Henry.
Mr. Cage had worked 15 years with Mullinix and Bentz as a Salesman and also 25 years with Hiltners as Vice President of Sales. He retired in 1989.
     Mr. and Mrs. Cage were the owners of the White Cottage Inn, and operated it for approximately five years.
He was a World War II Army Veteran, as a Sgt. Major, serving with the 502nd AAA Gun Battalion in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and participated in the invasion of Leyte and Okinawa. He was a member of the American Legion Francis Scott Key Post 11 and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jefferson.
     In addition to his wife, Mr. Cage is survived by his son, Rick H. Cage, II of Frederick and his granddaughter, Aja Cage of Baltimore.
     The family will receive friends on Friday, October 5 from 2-4 PM at Keeney and Basford PA Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 6 at 10 AM in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home, Rev. Katrina Holland officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please visit Mr. Cage's online memorial at keeneybasford.com.

Ralph E. Stine Class 1937

     Ralph E. Stine passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012. He was born January 25, 1921, near Brunswick, Maryland, to Hiram Franklin Stine and Annie Palmer Stine as the youngest of 11 children.
 He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He served as a commissioned Navy officer during WWII, working in naval mine countermeasures.
     On Christmas Eve, 1942, he married Dawn McKimmey.After the war, he was employed by the Department of Defense as an engineer in various areas. His final employment was with American Optical Corporation as a manufacturing engineer.
     He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Rifle Association, Isaac Walton League, and board of directors of Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Frederick, MD.He was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Frederick, MD, where he served terms on the church council and many committees. He also served as Parish Administrator and scout master of the church scout troop.
     In his spare time, he was an avid reader with a particular interest in history. He was particularly well versed in Civil War and WWII history.The last of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by both parents, all sibings, and his loving wife of 69 years.
     He is survived by his son, Emerson (Vicki) Stine; daughter, Donna ( Jim) Kienzler; and grandchildren, Alison ( Jeremy) Gottlieb, Jeffrey (Nicole) Stine, Michael Kienzler, and Richard Kienzler.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, 1508 East Avenue, Katy, Texas on Saturday, September 22, 2012, where funeral services will be held immediately following, at 3:30 p.m., with Rev. Phillip Bender officiating.
     Interment in Katy Magnolia Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his favorite charities: the Alzheimer's Association , 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030, and the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125. Condolences may be expressed at SchmidtFuneralHome.net.

Dr Mark A Taylor Class of 1976

     Dr. Mark A. Taylor, 53, of Hollidaysburg, Pa., died Thursday morning, August 16, 2012, in Martinsburg, Pa., after a 15-year courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
He was born December 27, 1958, in Bethesda, Md., son of Gerald and Dorothy (Jones) Taylor. He married Donna Toothe on Dec. 28, 1985, in Baltimore, Md.
     Surviving are his wife, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage; his parents of Waynesboro, Pa.; a daughter, Sheri of State College, Pa.; two sons, Joshua of State College and Matthew of Hollidaysburg; and three brothers, Greg and wife Ethel, of Frederick, Md., Gary and wife Denise, of Point of Rocks, Md., and John of Waynesboro.He was preceded in death by a niece, Leah
     .Mark was a 1976 graduate of Brunswick High School, Brunswick, Md., and a 1980 magna cum laude graduate of York College of Pennsylvania with a degree in biology. He was a 1985 graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, with honors in environmental pathology and introduction to family practice. From July 1985 to June 1990 he did his orthopedic residency with West Virginia University Hospitals, Morgantown, W.Va., and in 1990 he had specialized training at the Knee Care Clinic in Fayetteville, Ark.
     Mark retired from private practice in 1997 with Blair Orthopedic Associates. After retirement, he became a professor at St. Francis and West Virginia universities. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church, Hollidaysburg, and had formerly played the guitar in its praise band. He was also active in Boy Scouts of America and was a coach for various sports teams.A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home Inc., Hollidaysburg.Memorials may be given to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's disease research at Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777; or The V Foundation, 106 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513.

Mary Patricia Cage (Hortman Class of 1944

Mrs. Mary Patricia "Pat" Hortman, 85, of Brunswick, MD, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012, at the Kline Hospice House.
     She was the beloved wife of William Hortman for 66 years.Born April 24, 1927, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Earl Thomas and Helen Frances Karn Cage.
Mrs. Hortman was a 1944 graduate of Brunswick High School and graduated from Franklin School of Science with her medical technician degree.
     Pat worked as a librarian and started the first library in 1963 in Brunswick, where she worked for 29 years. Pat was one of the oldest members who attended the Bethany Lutheran Church, Brunswick. She loved cats, sewing with her daughter and the library.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Joyce Oland and husband Arthur of Statesville, NC; three grandsons, Zachary L. Oland and wife Heather of Statesville, NC, Nils T. Oland of Statesville, NC, and Quinn J. Oland of Fairfax, VA; and great-granddaughter Teagan E. Oland.
     There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens at 2:30 p.m. Pastor LaVern Rasmussen will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church, 109 First Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716.

     Ryan Lee Dawson, Jr. 25, beloved son of Patricia Dawson of Brunswick, MD and Ryan L. Dawson, Sr. of Martinsburg, WV, passed away on August 18, 2012 at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grand- parents, Robert and Anna Dawson of Brunswick, MD and maternal grandfather Kenny Edwards of Rohrersville, MD.
     In addition to his parents, Ryan is survived by his sister Bethany Rayne Dawson of Frederick, MD; brother Kenneth James (Roger) Dawson of Brunswick, MD; grandmother Agnes Edwards of Rohrersville, MD; step- father Paul Cornish of Jefferson, MD; step-mother Rosemary Dawson of Martinsburg, WV; step-sister Charissa Collins and Jessica Cornish of Jefferson, MD; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and a long list of best friends.
     Ryan is a graduate of Brunswick High School. He enjoyed singing, dancing, attending Baltimore Oriole games and loved the Dallas Cowboys. Ryan worked for the Scott Key Center in Frederick, MD.
A memorial service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick, MD. Friends are invited to meet with the family beginning at 12:30 at the Church on Thursday, August 23.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brunswick High School for Life Program, 101 Cummings Drive, Brunswick, MD 21716.Professional services provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD 21716.

William Paul Nelson Class 1945

     William Paul Nelson died in San Juan Capistrano, CA on July 18, 2012.  He was born in Brunswick, Maryland on Aug 1, 1927 to William John Nelson and Nellie Gertrude Dunn Nelson.  His two older brothers were John and Joe.
     Bill was a graduate of Brunswick High class of 1945, has regularly attended reunions each year and had looked forward to attending again this September.  After graduation, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy and reported to Yale University to begin his college education before starting his flight training as a pilot in the Navy V5 Program.  After his honorable discharge, he completed his education and graduated from the University of Maryland. Bill became an employee of IBM immediately after his graduation and he later transferred to California and remained with the company until retirement.
     Bill was married to his second grade sweetheart, Janice Lee Barger, until her death in 2011.  Together they had four children who are all currently residents of California: Mark in Folsom, Jennifer in Dana Point, Patrick in San Jose and Joseph in Sunnyvale.  Bill and Janice have nine grandchildren and two great-grandsons.  Bill and Janice are buried at the Los Gatos Memorial Cemetery in San Jose.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Bill was loved by family and friends alike and will be greatly missed on both the East and West Coasts.

Margaret Jane Bingham Class 1940

     Mrs. Margaret Jane Bingham, 91 of Knoxville, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at her home.Born September 29, 1920, in Weverton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Myrtle Bingham.
     Margaret grew up in the Weaverton Baptist Church and became one of the original founders of the new church. She was a Life Member of the church and also taught Sunday School and VBS.She was a first-grade teacher and she was truly dedicated to her job.
     She retired in 1986 after 42 years of teaching in Washington County. Throughout the years she loved having her former students come up to her and remembering most of them. During the summer months Margaret loved to travel.
     She is survived by loving guardian and her best friend, Iris Young. She was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis McGaha and a brother, Horace Bingham.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick on Sunday, July 15 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 16, at 1:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 3346 Gapland Road, Rohrersville, MD, with the Rev. Wendell McClellan and the Rev. Clayton Clark officiating.
      Interment will be in Knoxville Reformed Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com

Mr. Kenneth "Ken" H. Taylor Class 1945  
Class 1944As originally published on Friday, May 25 2012

 Mr. Kenneth “Ken” H. Taylor, 84 of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Gettysburg Center, Gettysburg, PA. He was the husband of Margaret Kokinda Taylor.
     Born February 25, 1928 in Brunswick, MD, he was the son of the late Ernest and Ruth Thomas Taylor.
Mr. Taylor served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He received his J.D. degree in 1974, from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore. He retired as Assistant States Attorney from Frederick County in 1990, after 15 years of service. He was a member of the Francis Scott Key American Legion Post #11 and the Frederick County Bar Association. Ken loved watching baseball and football games.
     He is survived by two sons Andrew Taylor of Emmitsburg and Timothy Taylor and wife Tracy of Frederick, four grandchildren Brittany, Shawn, Michael and Ryan Taylor, great grandchildren Isaiah Taylor, Mikayla Taylor and Madelyn Wierzbicky, a brother Donald Taylor of Middletown and sisters Connie Grams of Rosemont and Helen Jane Palmer of Boonsboro and his sister- in-law Florence Bessire of Bronx, NY. Many nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a son Mark Taylor and a brother Gerald Taylor.
     The family will receive friends at Stauffer Family Services, 1201 N. Market Street, Frederick on Monday, May 28, from 2-4 p.m., where services will be held Tuesday, May 29, at 10:00 am., with Rev. Columba Gilliss officiating.
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Mr. Ronald West "Doc" Lowe Class 1964

As originally published on Friday, May 25 2012

Mr. Ronald West “Doc” Lowe, age 68, of Brunswick, Md., died Wednesday, May 23 at his home.
     Born October 4, 1943 in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Levin W. and Margaret Elizabeth Peek Lowe.
 He was a 1964 graduate of Brunswick High School. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from FEMA.
     He was a member of the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company since he was old enough to lie about his age. An avid Nascar fan and his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt. Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Anna Daugherty Lowe of Brunswick; son, Claude Lentner and wife, Melanie, of NC; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Heather and Cassie.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26 at John T. Williams Funeral Home, Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD with Rev. Ollie Baer offi- ciating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Frederick, MD.
     Family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the John T. Williams Funeral Home in Brunswick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 156, Brunswick, MD 21716 or to Hospice of Frederick County, PO Box 1799. Frederick. MD 21701.
     The family would like to give special thanks and appreciation to Chuck Smallwood, Dr. Hudhud and his staff, and to the staff of Hospice of Frederick County.

Mrs. Lorretta Ann Danner (Darr) Class 1960
As originally published on Saturday, May 05 2012

Mrs. Lorretta Ann Darr of Brunswick passed away on May 3, 2012. She was the wife of Donald Junior Darr. They had been married for 49 years.
      Born January 12, 1942 in West Virginia. She was the Daughter of Norman Danner and Hazel Cooper.
She is survived by her loving husband Donald. Three Sons, Donald W. Darr and friend Tracey Snoots of Charles Town WV, Ronald Eugene Darr and wife Lisa of Jefferson MD and Wayne Allen Darr of Baltimore MD. Two Sisters, Norma Browning of Ohio and Rebecca Brown of Charles Town WV. Two Grandchildren, Corey Darr of Brunswick MD, and Chad Darr of Jefferson MD.
     She was preceded in death by her parents Norman and Hazel Danner, one Sister Kathleen Painter.
The family will receive friends from 9 am to 11 am on Monday May 7 at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. Funeral Services will begin at 11 am with Pastor Gary Heffler officiating.     
     Interment with follow at Knoxville Reformed Cemetery, Knoxville MD.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association of MD. 3120 Lord Baltimore Dr. #106. Baltimore MD 21244
     Professional services entrusted to the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick MD 21716

 Dorris (Dot) Elleene Webber (Proctor) HM Class 1944
JUNE 30, 1927-APRIL 20, 2012

Dorris Elleene Webber Proctor, 84, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away Friday, April 20, 2012, at Meritus Medical Center.
     Born Thursday, June 30, 1927, in Knoxville, Md., she was the daughter of the late Estley Leo Webber and Emma Lovetta Cooper Webber.
She attended Brunswick High School.HM Class of  1944 .
     She was a member of New Beginnings Community Church, Elks Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Post 211 Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a devoted wife and mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved the outdoors, gardening and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, James E. Proctor; daughters, Holly Tosadori and husband, Anthony, of Smithsburg, Md., and Karen Williamson and husband, Terry, of Hagerstown; sister, Adelaide Bower; brother, Curtis Webber; grandchildren, Jay Hunt, Evan Hunt, Sean Hunt, Amanda Williamson and Forrest Williamson; three great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her sister, Audrey Snoots; and brother, Irvin Cooper.
Services will be Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd., Hagerstown, with Pastor Mark Snyder officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Hagerstown.
     The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 24, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Beginnings Community Church, 10215 Auto Place Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Mrs. Essie Arbutus Hoffmaster (Moler) Class 1952
As originally published on Thursday, April 12 2012

 Essie Arbutus Moler, 77, of Knoxville, MD, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Reeders Memorial Home in Boonsboro, MD.
     Born January 5, 1935 in Sandy Hook, MD, she was the daughter of the late George Franklin Hoffmaster and Leoda Sweeney Hoffmaster.
She was a retired administrative assistant with American Optical in Frederick, MD.
     Essie was of the Protestant faith. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter No. 66 of Brunswick, MD and the American Legion Auxiliary in Boonsboro, MD.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Harry Lee “Buck” Moler, at home; one son, Raymond E. Breeden and wife, Victoria, of Middletown, MD; one sister, Audrey Conner of Charlottsville, VA; two brothers, Frank Hoffmaster of Jefferson, MD and Karl Hoffmaster of Knoxville, MD; two granddaughters, Cara Breeden of Frederick, MD and Maria Moser of Middletown, MD and three great grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Hoffmaster and two half brothers, George and Gene Hoffmaster.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Gapland, MD with Rev. Wendell McClellan and Rev. Noni Sigler officiating. Interment will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery in Brownsville, MD.
     The family will receive friends at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, US 340 at Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry/Charles Town, WV on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Frederick County Chapter, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.

Mrs. Marjorie Lee Jones (Smith) Class 1926
As originally published on Tuesday, April 03 2012

     Mrs. Marjorie Lee Jones Smith, well known educator and community leader died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick. She was 103. Marge, as she was affectionately known attended Frostburg State College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She taught 30 years in the Frederick County School System teaching elementary school, primarily 2nd grade, at Brunswick, Liberty and Walkersville. She loved teaching and was particularly pleased to have been selected to guide Hood College education students through their practice teaching.
     While teaching in Brunswick, Mrs. Smith met her future husband, Harry O. Smith, also a Frederick County educator. They settled in Walkersville and celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in 1998.
     The couple seemed to always be together. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Frederick County Teachers Association and the Maryland Retired Teachers Association. She taught Sunday school and junior choir at the Glade United Church of Christ in Walkersville. She was a member of the Lions Club Auxiliary, was honored for 50 years of service by the Walkersville Homemakers’ Club, and was awarded the Golden Sheaf by the Glade Valley Grange for 50 years of service. She was selected, along with her husband, as among Maryland’s outstanding senior citizens by the Maryland Jaycees. The Governor of Maryland appointed her to the Maryland Lung Association Board and in addition she was appointed to the Board of Social Services of Frederick County. Mr. and Mrs. Smith worked as poll watchers in the Walkersville precinct, volunteered for the Heart Fund, the Cancer Drive, Walkersville Carnival, the Glade Valley Food Bank, helped serve food to the homeless, transported cancer patients for treatment, helped out at the Great Frederick Fair and at Rose Hill Manor. Mrs. Smith enjoyed swimming, square dancing, bowling and travel.
     Mrs. Smith was born in Brunswick, Maryland in 1909, the sixth child of Howard Marvin Jones and Mabel Clarke Pierce. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Survivors include two sons, Richard Marvin Smith, an attorney in Washington, D.C., and Dr. Ronald Edward Smith, Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles 4 grandchildren, Kelly Margaret Smith Parker, Dr. Matthew Pierce Smith, Michael Harry Bowman Smith, Specialist Mark Jason Bowman Smith, U.S. Army; and four great grandchildren, Cole Parker, Austin Parker, Sophia Smith and Catalina Smith.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Avenue, Walkersville on Friday, April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 7, at Glade United Church of Christ, 21 Fulton Avenue,, Walkersville. The Rev. Philip Curran and the Rev. Gerald Hanberry are officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Woodsboro.
     In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to the Glade United Church Rof Christ Building Fund, Walkersville, Maryland 21793.

Mr. Harley William “Skeeter” Webber Class 1955
As originally published on Sunday, March 11 2012

Mr. Harley William “Skeeter” Webber, 74 of Brunswick, MD passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     He was the beloved husband of Truda Arvin Webber for 53 years.
Born October 30, 1937, in Knoxville, MD he was the son of the late Harley Rosel and Ellen Irene Wiltshire Webber.
     Mr. Webber was a retired foreman from the B &O, Chessie System, and CSX Railroad, having worked for more than 44 years before retiring in October 1999.
He was a chartered member of Faith Baptist Church, Knoxville, and former member of Knoxville Church of God where he also taught Sunday School. Harley was a Past Master of Masonic Lodge 191, Brunswick. Harley enjoyed playing baseball and was a former baseball coach for the Babe Ruth League, Brunswick. He was also an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. In his later years he played on a softball league in Olney, MD. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
     In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Jeff Webber and wife Debbie of Middletown, Brian Webber and wife Lori of Frederick and Karen Deadmon and husband Andy of Waynesboro, PA; grandchildren Matt and Rachel Deadmon of Waynesboro, PA and Mike and Kenneth Webber of Frederick.
     He was preceded in death by his five brothers Harold Webber, Melvin Webber, Roy Webber, Herman Webber and Roland Webber and one sister Elanor Green. Harely was the last survivor of his immediate family.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville. Pastor Ed Jordan and Pastor Bill Turney will officiate.
     In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, MD 21758 or the American Cancer Society 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908,

Mr. John “Jake” David Shuron  Class 2004
As originally published on Tuesday, March 06 2012

     Mr. John “Jake” David Shuron, 26, of Brunswick, MD passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012. He was born January 7, 1986 in Leesburg, VA and was the son of David and Stephanie Powell of Brunswick, MD.
     He was employed at the commissary at Fort Detrick, MD. He was of the Protestant Faith. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1582 of Brunswick.
 Jake had a love for life, enjoyed everyone and never met a stranger, they were all his friends. He also loved playing on line games with his brothers and friends. He was loved by his many friends and family and will be deeply missed.
    In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Chase and Brice Powell of Brunswick; grandparents, John D. and Betty Shuron and Frank and Betsy Zientek; aunts and uncles, Paddy and David Welch, Cathy and David Barnhouse, Janice and Randy Lewis, Richard and Patty Powell, Jeff and Beth Powell, Tonia and Brian Shocky, Maria and Greg Pippin, Frankie and Patty Zientek, Dean Zientek; three special cousins, Nickie Welch, Michael and Charlie Barnhouse and numerous other cousins.
     The family will receive friends on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 5 to 9 PM at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open from 9 AM to 9 PM.
     In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Frederick County Chapter, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.

Mr. George Thomas Pearl  HM Class 1952

George Thomas Pearl, 77, of Frederick, MD passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at his residence.
     Born April 27, 1934 in Lander, MD, he was the son of the late Lawrence Alvin Pearl and Catherine LaPole Pearl.
He is survived by three sons, Ronald Pearl and wife, Bertie of Brunswick, MD; Kenneth Pearl and wife, Cindy of Knoxville, MD and Douglas Pearl and wife, Susie of Falling Waters, WV; one sister, Catherine Gannon of Frederick, MD; four grandchildren, Eric Pearl and wife, Rhonda, Peggy Pearl, Stacey Cline and husband, Carl and Jeffery Miller and wife, Melissa; seven great grandchildren, Carley Cline, Cameron Cline, Tyler Pearl, Bradley Pearl, Nolan Wickless, Rebecca Miller and Jeffrey Miller.
     He was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Shaff and Ethel Wolfe and five brothers, Charles, Lawrence, Robert, Eugene, and Harold Pearl.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Frederick, MD with Nicole Wachter officiating.
     Arrangements are by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD.

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Thomas Brady Class 1952
As originally published on Friday, February 24 2012

Ronald Thomas Brady, husband of Joan C. Brady of Hagerstown, Maryland, died on February 22, 2012.
     Ron was born on April 23, 1934, in Brunswick, Maryland. He was the son of the late Walter L. and Catherine B. Brady. He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1952. He retired from the Department of Energy in Germantown, Maryland.
     Ron is survived by his four children, son Randall Brady and wife Paige and their daughter Hannah of Driftwood, Texas; daughter Robin L Brady-Slifer and partner Robin A. Brady-Slifer of Point of Rocks, Maryland and their daughters Ryanne Hartman and husband Tony of Ohio, and Bradi Purdum and fiancé Aaron Stocks of Bethesda, Maryland; daugh- ter Roxanne and husband Brian Sheffler and their daughters Christine and Rebecca Sheffler of North Carolina and step-grandson Brian Sheffler II and wife Maria, step-great grandsons Brian III and Henry Sheffler, Step-granddaughter Patricia Chancellor and husband Pete, step-great grandson Luke Chancellor; daughter Rhonda Baddour and husband Dr. Christian Baddour and daughters Skylar, Ciara and Alexa Baddour of Ohio. He is also survived by three step-children, Jeff Luttrell and wife Deedee and their sons Thomas and James Luttrell; Nick Luttrell and wife Sherri and their sonColeman Luttrell and step- daughter Cathy Joy and husband Alan and their son Daniel Joy, all of Frederick, Maryland.
     Ron is preceded in death by his four brothers and one sister.
Ron proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a mem- ber of the AMVETS Post 10 in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW, the MOOSE Club Post 1582 in Brunswick, Maryland, and the American Legion Post 211 in Funkstown, Maryland.
     A memorial service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Point of Rocks, Maryland at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers the family has requested a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Mr. Ronald T. Brady , 6931 Arlington Rd., Suite 200, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.

Mrs. Erma "Dolly" Frances Carey (Eshbaugh) Class 1960
As originally published on Thursday, February 02 2012

     Dolly Carey Eshbaugh, 69, died at home February 1, 2012, after a courageous three year battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She has left her frail earthly dwelling and taken up residence in her mansion prepared for her by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her eternity of peace, rest and bliss has begun.
     Born Erma Frances Carey on April 1, 1942, she was affectionately nicknamed “Dolly” by her Grandfather Carey in infancy. She was born at home in New Addition, Knoxville, MD, to the late Francis Ulysses and Erma Powers Carey.
     A graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1960, she was married to her high school sweetheart, William “Billy” Eshbaugh on August 28, 1965. This union blessed them with two sons.
     After graduation she worked as a clerk in the Frederick County Treasurers office for 10 years. For countless summers she volunteered at Summet Grove Church Camp, New Freedom, PA. Spanning two decades, she and her husband were full time managers of the camp. In later years, she and her husband teamed up in the battery business, retiring as owners of Battery Warehouse in Leesburg, VA, in 2005.
     Upon retiring, she and Billy joined Servants On Wheels Ever Ready (SOWERS), a working ministry of retired Christian RVers who provide free labor for Christian organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The adventure of travel and the joy of serving others brought great pleasure and fulfillment in her retirement years.
     She was a member of Fellowship Bible Church near Charles Town, WV. She lived out her Christian faith in love and service to others. Her warm smile and enthusiasm for life was infectious. She also enjoyed making memories, family get-togethers, church and missions work, crafts and stamping, cooking, reading, yard sales, fairs and festivals, parades and patriotism.
     Continuing in her spirit of giving, Dolly has elected to donate her brain and spinal cord to Johns Hopkins School of Medicine for ALS research.
Surviving in addition to her loving husband are two sons, Daren (Wanda) Eshbaugh, and sons Konnor and Barrett, Chambersburg, PA. Also, Erie (Sue) Eshbaugh, and children Evan, Carey, Rachel, and Elliot. Roanoke, VA. She is also survived by a brother, Gene “Clay” Carey, Knoxville. Others left to cherish her memory are her loving and faithful in-laws: Jerry “Jim” (Bonnie), Mike (Jamie), Pat, Joe (Carolyn) Eshbaugh and Donna harding (Lacy) all of Brunswick. Also, Kenny (Sue Ann) Eshbaugh of Boonsboro.
     The family will receive friends at Eackles-Spencer and Norton Funeral Home, Charles Town/Harpers Ferry, WV, off Ri 340/Halitown Rd on Friday February 3rd, from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The service will be held 11AM, Saturday February 4”, at Fellowship Bible Church with her pastor, Rev. Van Marsceau officiating. (Directions to the church from funeral home: Follow Rt 340 West to 1st traffic light. Turn right on Country Club Rd. Follow to stop sign. Turn right on Flowing Springs Rd. Go 1/4 mile and turn left on Daniel Rd. Church is on right.) Interment will be private at Brownsville Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her sons and grandsons.
     Believing that flowers are for the enjoyment and pleasure of the living, Dolly would prefer that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to: Fellowship Bible Church, 160 Daniel Rd., Shenandoah Junction, WV, 25442, or Summit Grove Camp, 140 South Front St., New Freedom, PA, 17349, or The ALS Association, DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855

Lt. Col. James Franklin Roby Sr. (Ret.) Class 1939
As originally published on Wednesday, December 28 2011

Lt. Col. James Franklin Roby Sr. (Ret.), 89, of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011. He was the devoted husband of the late Sargent Mildred Sarah Roby for 61 years. James was born on May 12, 1922 in Berkeley Springs WV. He was the son of James S. Roby and Mary E. DeGrange. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Brunswick Maryland, which they called home. He graduated from Brunswick HS in 1939 and later graduated from Western Maryland College. He spent his entire career in the military, serving in WWII with the 4th Infantry Division which landed in Normandy on D-Day at Utah Beach, fought at the Battle of Hurtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge.
     James completed two tours in Korea and was on active duty during the Vietnam War. He was active in his community and coached many little league baseball teams during his active duty time. James was extremely proud of his association with the American Legion and was an Honorary Life Member of Brunswick’s Steadman-Keenan Post 96, and held local and district leadership positions such as Post 96 Commander, Finance Officer, Executive Committee member, Western Maryland District Commander, Frederick County Commander, BOD of Camp West-Mar and also served as in the Legion’s Honor Guard.
     Since retiring, he spent his Memorial and Veterans Days honoring his fellow comrades by placing American flags on gravesites throughout the tri-state area. Every Christmas he and his wife would make “goodie packages” for veterans that were in local nursing homes, assisted living or the VA hospital. James coached American Legion Baseball for several years. Many years he coordinated the very successful Brunswick Veterans Day Parade.
     James Roby was also a Life Member of the FOE 1136 of Brunswick, a member of the Brunswick Moose-chapter 660, BPOE 684 of Frederick and a Life Member of Past Post Commanders Club, also a member of the 40\8 Club. He is survived by one daughter, Deborah and husband Greg, two sons James F. Roby Jr. and wife Sherry and Robert W. Roby and wife Mary: one grandson, Nicholas J. Perry, two granddaughters, Jennifer Ricci and Dana Croft and one great-grandson, Lawson Croft. He is proceeded by his daughter, Mary Francis Roby and two brothers, William Roby and Rev. Dr. Joseph P. Roby and one sister, Mary Ellen Trapanese.
     The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 Wednesday, January. 4, at John T. Williams Funeral Home in Brunswick. A Christian wake will be held at 7:30 pm. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. A Catholic mass will be held Thursday, January 5 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Petersville, MD. The Rev. Fr. George A. Limmer will serve as celebrant. Full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery will be held in the near future.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Steadman-Keenan Post 96 of Brunswick at 18 S. Maple Ave. Brunswick, MD 21716

Regina Moler (Bayne) Class 1946

Regina Moler (Bayne) passed away in Philidelphia, PA 11/29/2011.  She was preceded in death by her mother Margareta Webber (Moler) and husband Kenneth Bane in 1999

Rev. James William Painter II Class 1964
As originally published on Thursday, December 01 2011

The Rev. James William Painter II, 65, of Frederick went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 29, 2011 after many years of illness.
     Born Dec. 2, 1946, he was the son of the late James E. and Ruth Painter. He graduated from Brunswick High School, Class of 1964, and then learned welding and electronics. James worked for Digital Electronics in Frederick for many years. After three years of seminary school James became an ordained minister of the Church of God. His ordination was later transferred to Faith Baptist Church. The Rev. Painter loved to paint portraits with oils, charcoal and acrylics. He was also a Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enactor and he loved to sing. He also particularly loved holidays and other peoples’ birthdays. A vet- eran of the U.S. Army Reserves, The Rev. Painter also went on a mission in 1993 to bring Christian Clowning to Latvia in the former Soviet Bloc. He also loved to fish.
     The Rev. Painter is survived by four children, Jamie W. Painter, Jr. and wife, Tracy, Edward R. Moyers, Nikki Hernandez and husband, Pedro, and Romona Patrick and husband; seven grandchildren; and many other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Barnett Painter.
     Visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Chapel Mausoleum of Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 U.S. Route 15 N in Frederick where funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rev. Ed Jordan will officiate. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to Nikki to defray funeral and cemetery costs.
     Arrangements are with Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot Cody P.A. in Frederick.

Mrs. Terri Renee Deneen-(Dixon) Class 1984
As originally published on Tuesday, November 08 2011

     Terri Renee Deneen-Dixon, 44, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at her home. She was born on November 29, 1966, her Grandfather Wiles birthday. She is survived by her husband Robbie L. Dixon II of Brunswick, Md; her parents Lester and Betty Deneen of Brunswick; Sisters Marsha M. Deneen of Brunswick and Sarita L. Deneen of Frederick, Md; and her precious & treasured niece Savana J. Cortes also of Frederick, Md.
     Also Grandmother Goldie Virginia Gosnell of Knoxville, Md and Father & Mother-in- law Robert L. and Audrey Dixon of Jefferson and Joanne E. Bullock of Johnson City, Tennessee.
Terri also is survived by aunts and uncles Joseph W. Wiles of Rosemont, Md; Helen Tomlinson of Sandy Utah; Stella & Bud Sigler of Sebring, Florida; Wayne and Tina Gosnell of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Dennis & Sherry Gosnell of Hagerstown, Md. and John & Debbie Stream of Knoxville, Md.
Terri also leaves behind many very special cousins and devoted friends. Also her dogs Schmoo, Jenny Wren, and Navaeh.
     Known by many as “Glitter Girl” Terri has gone on to add her special glow to the streets of gold in Heaven where she has joined her loving Grandfathers George W. Wiles and Charles E. Gosnell and her beloved Grandmother Isabelle V. Wiles.
     Everyone who knew Terri loved her. She was beautiful, loving, and caring. She was a special and sweet spirit who shared whatever she had with anyone in need. Even though she struggled with health issues she maintained an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude.
     She graduated with the Brunswick High School Class of 1984. Terri worked as a beautician for several years and then worked at the local F&M/PNC bank office for 12 years. Her true calling, however, was working in several local nursing homes and at Frederick Memorial Hospital as a CNA/GNA caring for her residents and patients.
     She will be sorely missed by her loving family and many devoted friends. The family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, November 9th at the John T. Williams Funeral Home in Brunswick from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. ñ 9:00 p.m.
     Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 10th at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 199 North Place, Frederick, MD with Bishop David Smith officiating. Interment will be at the Rocky Springs Cemetery, Frederick, Md.
     Friends and family are welcome to return to the church for fellowship after the interment

Charlotte LaRue Nalley (Hammond) Class 1943

Mrs. Charlotte LaRue Hammond, 85, of Brunswick, MD passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Glade Valley Nursing Center at Walkersville, MD.
     Born February 27, 1926 at Brunswick, MD she was the daughter of the late William R. “Pink” Nalley and Margaret Ellen Keller NalleShe was a member of the First Baptist Church at Brunswick, Md.
 She is survived by one daughter, Jo A. Jamison and husband, Charles “Jimmy” of Brunswick; one brother, William K. Nalley of Knoxville, MD; one granddaughter, Cherie L. Baker of Brunswick and two great granddaughters, Heather N. Harper and Alexis Renee J. Baker.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hammond and one grandson-in-law, Brent J. Baker.
Services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, MD. Rev. Kaye Coates will officiate. Interment will be in Samples Manor Cemetery at Samples Manor, MD.

Mr. Gage Michael Fouché  Class 2009
As originally published on Wednesday, October 19 2011

Mr. Gage Michael Fouché of Brunswick, MD, died unexpectedly Friday, October 14, 2011, at the age of 20. Born February 20, 1991, in Rockville, MD, he was the eldest son of Ashley and Lisa Fouché of Brunswick.
     Gage graduated from Brunswick High School in 2009, and from Wyoming School of Technology in Blairsville, PA in 2010 with an Associate of Arts Degree in Certified Light Duty/ Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics and Business. He attended Faith Baptist Church in Knoxvillle, MD and Frederick Church of the Brethren in Frederick, MD, and participated in youth groups at both churches.
     Since the age of two, he disassembled and reassembled anything he could get his hands on. At the age of 13, he placed second in a Robotics and Rocket Design competition at NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. He was honored as the most improved student at Brunswick Middle School in 8th Grade by the Lions Club. He loved hunting, 4-wheeling, and family time at the farm. He was naturally innovative and mechanically inclined with an insatiable desire for purposeful information. He was always willing to share his knowledge or lend a helping hand.
     In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers at home, Dalton and Ayden Fouché his maternal grandfather, Marvin Payne, along with Shirley Utz of Charles Town, WV, and paternal grandfather, Ashley Fouché, Sr. of Adamstown, along with Gloria Finn of Easton, MD; aunts and uncles, Michelle and Shane Ryan of Frederick, Karen and Roy Drury of Clear Spring, Mary and Joe Maley of Monrovia, Greg and Debbie Fouché of Adamstown, Nancy and Robin Thrasher of Adamstown, Roger Hatcher of Hagerstown, and Kevin Coe of York, PA; cousins, Reilly and Durham Ryan, Melinda, Amanda, Victoria Hatcher, Julie and Justin White, Katie Coe, Michael Fouché, Cheyenne and Dakota Thrasher, Madison and Molly White; and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Audrey Payne and Mary Helen Fouché, and cousin, Madison Ryan.
     With Gage’s sudden and unexpected passing, his family is reminded of the uncertainty of life and that his life is one to be celebrated. He will forever remain in our hearts, and we encourage those who loved him to honor his memory by not letting a day go by without openly expressing their love for family and friends.
     Friends and family may gather on Thursday, Oct. 20th from 6–9 PM at Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, MD 21758, where a memo- rial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 21st at 11 AM in the Family Life Center at Faith Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gage Michael Fouché Education Fund at any BB&T Bank.

Dr. Lee Lewis Smith  Class 1947

As originally published on Tuesday, October 18 2011

     Dr. Lee Lewis Smith, 81 of Brunswick, went to be with the Lord on Oct.14, 2011 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He suf- fered a massive stroke. Born on February 14, 1930, he was the son of Eugene and Freda Spurrier Smith.
     Graduating in 1947 from the Brunswick schools, he chose education as his career. He received his B.S. degree from Towson State College, and MS and EdD from George Washington University. His military experience of two years was spent at Fort Knox, KY, after which he returned to teaching at Brunswick Elementary School. In 1957 he became principal at Burkittsville Elementary School and returned to BES as principal in 1959. While at BES, the school was selected as one of fifty National Demonstration Centers for its non-graded program. Eight years later, he became principal of South Frederick Elementary School, also developing an evening community school. After completing his graduate work, he became principal of Longfellow Elementary School, an open-space facility in Columbia, MD.
     Being a man of many talents and leadership ability, Dr. Smith brought peo- ple together for the greater good, whether home, school, church, or com- munity and received many awards. He served as a consultant sharing his innovative ideas on the non-graded and team teaching approach all over the United States and Canada. He authored three books on his experiences.
     His many hobbies include woodworking, from duck carving to toys, furniture and even a house.
In addition to barbershop singing, he enjoyed being in the choir and serving as lay leader. He loved sharing time with his family while fishing and camping. He and his wife enjoyed years of traveling as they pursued their ancestors.
     He is survived by Lorna Duane Virts Smith, his wife of 59 years, and their three children: Mindy Niles ( Tim), Westminster, Teri Lee Smith, NC, Robin Green, PA. Dr. Smith has four granddaughters: Christine Niles, Courtney Niles, Heather Alva, and Ashley Alva. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Floyd B. Smith, brothers-in-law Gary M. Virts and Noel O. Virts.
     The family will receive friends on October 19, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD. Services will be held on October 20, at 11:00am at the Stauffer Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00am.
     Interment will follow at the Marvin Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Shirley Mae Foster (Fry) Class 1946
As originally published on Friday, September 30 2011

     Mrs. Shirley Mae (Foster) Frye, 81, of Perry Hall, MD and formerly of Frederick, passed away peacefully at her home September 27, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles W. Frye.
     Born on November 28, 1929 in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late John Foster and Edna (Deaner) Foster Everline.
Mrs. Frye was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Frederick. She served as vice principle in Emmitsburg, retiring from the Frederick County School Board after 30 years of service.
Also surviving are four children, Mark W. Frye and wife, Gloria M., Kandy M. Rahochik and husband, Thomas A., Marty P. Frye and wife, Carolyn T., Kay J. Glisan and husband, Dane E.; four grandchildren, Kara DeGeorge and husband, Robert, Kasey Rahochik, Morgan Crane and husband, Justin, Samuel Glisan; one sister, Katy Holzapfel and husband, Richard; two great- grandchildren, Andrew and Addison DeGeorge; and one nephew, Douglas Mohler and wife, Gisele. She was preceded in death by a sister, June Mohler. She loved spending time with her family playing board games, especially Dominos and going out to dinner.
     Family will receive friends at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, on Saturday, October 1st, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with memorial services beginning at 7:00 p.m. Private interment will be held in the Old Brownsville Cemetery.

Mr. Richard P. Mullen  Class 1947
As originally published on Tuesday, September 27 2011

Mr. Richard P. Mullen, 81 of Lovettsville, VA passed away on Sunday September 25, 2011 at his home.
     He was the husband of Nancy Mullen, his wife of 59 years.
Born April 19, 1930 in Frederick, MD he was the son of the late Michael and Ethel Mullen.
     Richard retired as shop superintendent at B&O Railroad (BSX) after 48 years of service.
He served in the US Navy from 1949 to 1949 and was honorably discharged due to family hardship.
     He was a 50 year member of the Moose Lodge in Brunswick, a member of the Eagles Club in Brunswick and the Elks Lodge in Frederick.
He enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, and traveling out west to hunt and fish. He was a collector of coins, baseball cards, & stamps. He enjoyed hunting mushrooms in the spring, playing the ponies at Charles Town and duck pin bowling. He also enjoyed reading John Mosby books about the Civil War era.
     He loved to travel to Myrtle Beach with his family and enjoyed looking for shark teeth on the beach with his grandchildren.
He was an avid Orioles and Redskin fan.
     He was a member of St. Francis of Assissi and St. Mary's Catholic Church.
In addition to his loving wife Nancy, he is survived by his two children Hypatia Tarleton and husband Mark or Rosemont, MD and Richard Mullen Jr. and wife Nevella of Lovettsville, VA; 4 grandchildren Heather Osman & husband, Michael; Cecily Mullen, Morgan Mullen & Megan Tarleton; and two great-grandchildren, Chase Osman & Preston Daniel Kornblum.
     He was preceeded in death by his Grandson, Preston Tarleton & 3 brothers Micheal E. Mullen, William A. Mullen and Robert J. Mullen.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave in Brunswick on Wednesday September 28 from 1 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM. A mass of christian buriel will be held on Thursday Sept 29 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 4231 Catholic Church Rd., Petersville with Fr. Larry Gesy officiating.
     Burial will be held in Lovettsville Union Cemetery.

Mrs. Emily Suzanne Insley (Keller) Class 1964

As originally published on Thursday, September 01 2011

Emily Suzanne Keller, 64, died Tuesday August 30, 2011 at her home surrounded by family. She was the wife of Donald L. Keller of Frederick to whom she was married for 43 years
     Mrs. Keller was born November 24, 1946, in Frederick, MD. She was the daughter of Emily Jeanette Insley and the late John Straughn Insley. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Scott L. Keller and wife, Jodi of Littlestown, PA and Colyn L. Keller of Littlestown, PA. Also surviving are her five grandchildren, Corbyn L. Keller, Coltyn D. Keller, Camdyn P. Keller, Kathryn E. Keller and Lance L. Keller all of Littlestown, PA; and one sister, Priscilla Lloyd and husband, Kenneth of Wilmington, NC.
     Mrs. Keller was an accomplished pianist and played the organ at Grace Episcopal Church early in her life. Additionally she helped operate the family business, Insley's Shoes, working at the Frederick store as well as running a store in Charles Town, West Virginia. She taught Sunday school at All Saints Episcopal Church. In addition she was a charter member of the Hoe and Hope Garden Club of Frederick.
     Her true love was her family. She was very involved in her children's activities, helping to start the first junior golf program at Holly Hills Club. Later with her husband Donald, they started the first Mid Maryland basketball team at Monocacy Middle School.
     She was an avid golfer and a fierce competitor. Along with her husband Donald, they won the Maryland State Mixed Two Ball title. She won her club championship at Sugar Mill GC and finished runner up in the Florida Women's Amateur.
     There will be private family interment services.
     A memorial service will begin at 11:00, Friday September 2nd 2011 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church Street Frederick

Mr. Richard Price Class 1948

As originally published on Tuesday, August 02 2011

Mr. Richard Price, 81 of Brunswick, Maryland passed away on Sunday, July 31st, 2011 at his daughter’s home. He was the husband of the late Betty Jane Price who departed his side on June 1, 1998.
     Born September 29, 1929 in Brunswick, MD he was the son of the late Clarke G. Price, Sr. and Lillian Speaks Price.
He graduated from Brunswick High School where he was a member of the school soccer team. He was an outstanding soccer player. He was employed by the Washington Terminal Company for 32 years now known as Amtrack for another 10 years. He retired after 42 years of service as a car repairman. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Redskins, Terps and the Orioles. He was a lifetime member of the Prince George's County Elks Lodge 1778 and he was also a member of the Brothe’s of the Railroad Carman.
     He is survived by his devoted daughter, Holly Jane Alford and husband Kenny of Middletown, his son, Jeffrey L. Price, Sr. and wife Wanda of Columbia, five grandchildren, Jennifer and Kenneth Alford, Jeffrey Price, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Shane Price and wife Kelly and Courtney Curtis and husband Alan, six great grandchildren, Jeffrey, Camdyn, Claire, Elijah and Delaney Price and Luke Curtis, his sister, June Utterback, three brothers, Donald Price and wife Jean, Gary Price and wife Linda and Wayne Price.
     He is preceded in death by an infant son, Stephen R. Price, a brother Clarke G. Price, Jr, a sister Dorothy Caniford and mother-in-law, Lucille Beatty.
The family and friends he touched will always keep a special place in their hearts.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North maple Ave., Brunswick on Wednesday, August 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8PM.Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 4th at 10:00 AM with Rev. Lloyd Fuss officiating.
     Interment will be in Lovettsville Union Cemetery.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Daybreak staff for their outstanding care and support.
     In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Daybreak Adult Day Center at 7810 Rocky Springs Rd., Frederick, MD 21702 or to the Alzheimer's Association of Frederick County.

David L Orndorff Class 1952

David L. Orndorff, 77, of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.
     Born June 15, 1934, in Brunswick, Md., he was the son of the late Clyde R. and Beulah Mae Halley Orndorff.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Regina Orndorff, in 2002.
     He graduated from Brunswick High School.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958.
     He retired from the Fort Detrick Power Plant.
He had attended Harmony Church of the Brethren.
     He was past master of Hagerstown Lodge 217 A.F.&A.M., and a member of the Hagerstown Forest 95 Tall Cedars of Lebanon, the Goodwill Athletic Club, the Owl's Club Inc. & Owl's Nest 1073, the B.P.O. Elks 378, and the Waynesboro Fraternal Order of Eagles.
     After retiring, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, researching genealogy and golf.
He is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Orndorff and dear friend, Terry Heffner, of Hagerstown, and Leanne Shoemaker of Alexandria, Va.; one son, Randy Shoemaker and wife, Wanita, of Chambersburg, Pa.; two sisters, Eileen Houlihan of Binghamton, N.Y., and Evelyn Best of Knoxville, Md.; two brothers, Richard Orndorff of Brunswick, Md., and Bernard Orndorff of Lovettsville, Va.; and three grandchildren, Shalynn Stough, Brittany Strait and Kayla Shoemaker.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, Gilbert Orndorff.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Louis L. Emerick will officiate. Burial will be 1 p m. Saturday at the Union Cemetery in Lovettsville, Va.
     Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. A Masonic service will be conducted at 5:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
     Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742.
 

Mary "Jane" Pace Class 1946

     Mary "Jane" Pace, 81, died July 4, 2011, at Treasure Coast Hospice, Stuart. She was born in Brunswick, Md., and lived in Fort Pierce for 36 years, coming from Aiea, Hawaii. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy J. Vicknair of Stuart. Memorial contributions may be made to Dogs and Cats Forever, 4600 Selvitz Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Services: A celebration of life will be from 5 to 7 p.m. July 15 at the Gator Trace Clubhouse, Fort Pierce. Arrangements are by All County Funeral Home & Crematory Treasure Coast Chapel.

 

Published in the TC Palm on July 14,

Vernon “Pete” Dale Carey, 63, of Knoxville, MD, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at his residence.
     Born March 29, 1948 in Knoxville, MD, he was the son of the late Vernon Carroll Carey and Katherine Drucilla Lancaster Carey.
He was a member of the Brunswick Church of God.
     He was a retired waste water treatment operator with the City of Brunswick.
Pete was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1136 in Brunswick, MD and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge in Leesburg, VA.
     He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon Weddle Carey of Brunswick; two sons, Charles “Buzz” Carey and wife, Heather of Hagerstown, MD; and Brandon Carey and wife, Alicia of Martinsburg, WV; two sisters, Brenda Lowery and husband, Terry of Brunswick, MD and Crystal Dean and companion, Wayne Taylor of Charles Town, WV and three grandchildren, Kyle, Blake and Adam Carey.
     Services will be held on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 11:00 am at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD with Rev. Katie Bishop officiating. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick, MD
     The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a memorial service at 7:30 pm. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open from 9 am to 9 pm.
     Pallbearers will be Lee Conner, John “Mann” Lewis, Bobby Fleming, Charles Carey, Dave Gue, Arte Oden, Paul Armstrong and Brandon Carey.

Published in the TC Palm on July 14,

Miss Laura Ann Collins Class of 2004
As originally published on Tuesday, July 12 2011

     Miss Laura Ann Collins, 25, passed away July 10, 2011 at her home in Jefferson, MD with her family by her side.
Born April 12, 1986 in Frederick, she was the daughter of Todd and Donna Collins.
     A 2004 Brunswick High School graduate, Laura went on to receive her undergraduate degree from Radford University in Virginia. She most recently attended Frostburg University where she graduated with honors, receiving her Master's in Education.
     In addition to her parents Laura is survived by her sister, Jessica Ann Collins, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, her paternal grandmother, Virginia Collins, of Bridgeville, Delaware, and her maternal grandmother, Ann Zlonkevicz, of Wilmington, Delaware. Laura is preceded in death by her grandfathers, Hugh T. Collins and Pete Zlonkevicz.
     In addition, Laura is survived by her godparents, Ray Collins of Georgetown, Delaware and Tim and Gretchen Collins of Fenwick Island, Delaware as well as her other aunts and uncles, Pete Zlonkevicz, Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico; David Zee of Ambler, Pennsylvania; Mark and Debbie Collins of Jacksonville, Florida; and Harvey and Kate Marvel of Milford, Delaware.
     Laura's many loving cousins include Jennifer and Ruth Garrett; Steve, Matt, and Brian Collins; Kat, Sarah, and Bridgette Casey; Meghan Grimm; Abbie Krechting; and Ryan and Josh Marvel. She is also remembered by many grandnieces and nephews.
     While dealing with her disease, Laura prevailed to achieve her lifelong goal of teaching children, as she substituted at various elementary schools throughout the county and most recently taught kindergarten at the Saint Thomas Moore Academy.
     Laura was a member of Brunswick High School's Future Teachers of America, Radford University's RUA Ambassadors, and Radford University's Christian Youth Group. She was a ten year member of the St. John the Evangelist youth choir. Laura was also an avid long-distance runner, enjoyed her many friendships, and will most be remembered for her kind heart, her cheerful disposition, and her loving nature.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home at 1621 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick on Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 and also at St. Joseph-on-Carrollton Manor, 5843 Manor Woods Rd., Frederick (near Buckeystown) on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 10:00. Father John Hynes will be the celebrant. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:30.
     Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Joseph- on-Carrollton Manor building fund, P.O. Box 33, Buckeystown, MD 21703 or to the American Cancer Society 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.

Mr. Albert Richard Roelkey, Sr.  Class 1947
As originally published on Wednesday, July 06 2011

Mr. Albert Richard Roelkey, Sr., 80, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2011 at his residence.
     Born on August 12, 1930, in Knoxville, he was the son of the late David Henry Roelkey, Jr. and the late Helen Hightman Roelkey.
 He was of the Baptist faith.
     He farmed for sixty years in Knoxville and also owned and operated Roelkey Septic Service. He was a member of Brunswick Lodge No. 191 A.F. & A.M. and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He also was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1136 and Brunswick Moose Lodge No. 1582. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
     He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Pat Minnick Roelkey at home; two sons, Albert "Rick" Richard Roelkey, Jr. and wife Cathie, and Charles "Punk" Stanley Roelkey and wife Linda; two daughters, Joyce Elaine Harrison and husband Donny, and Patti Lynn Ayers and husband Tommy, all of Knoxville; one sister, Mary Simpson of Lovettsville; one brother, Robert Roelkey and wife, Ellie, of Boonsboro; three grandchildren, Justin Harrison, Jamie Ayers and Albert "Rick" Roelkey III; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     He was preceded in death by five sisters and five brothers.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, US 340 at Halltown Road, Charles Town/Harpers Ferry, WV, with the Rev. Wendell McClellan officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD.
     The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M., with a Masonic memorial service at 7:30 pm.

Mary Elizabeth Halley (Gladstone) Class of 1926

Mary Elizabeth Gladstone, 103, of Leesburg and formerly of Lovettsville and Brunswick, MD, died June 8 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Leesburg.
     The sixth of eight children of Bradley Tyler and Lillie Deahl Halley, she was born Dec. 30, 1907, in Brunswick and graduated in the Brunswick High School Class of 1926. She worked for several area businesses, including J.J. Newberry and H.N. Werntz before becoming a railroad family homemaker and lifelong Christian of the Baptist faith.
     She was the wife of the late Lawrence "Buck" Gladstone and mother of Sylvia L. Carnes of Leesburg and Harold E. Gladstone of Lovettsville. She was predeceased by her sisters Beaulah Orndorff of Brunswick, MD, and Lillie Palmissano of Orrtanna, PA; and brothers Bradley Halley Jr., Russell "Bubby" Halley, Charles Halley, Bradley "Dutch" Halley and Haze Halley, all of Brunswick. Surviving are five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
     The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Monday, June 13 at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, with a funeral service immediately following with the Reverend Allan Stanford officiating. Interment will be at the Lovettsville Union Cemetery.
     Memorial contribtions may be made to the Leesburg Community Church, 835 Lee Ave. SW, Leesburg, VA 20175.

Mr. Michael Patrick Considine Class of 1999
As originally published on Tuesday, June 14 2011

     Michael Patrick Considine, 29 of Washington DC, formerly of Brunswick MD, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 10, 2011 after a single-car accident. He was the devoted husband to Maria Landaverde Considine.
     Born on October 16, 1981, he was the beloved son of Robin Lynne Considine of Brunswick MD, and Brian Paul Considine and wife Sheila of Fayetteville, PA. Michael was of Catholic faith.
     Michael was a 1999 graduate of Brunswick High School and attended University of Virginia. He played in Brunswick Little League and was a long-time member of the Frederick County 4-H Club and the Maryland Jr. Angus Association where he served as president. He loved animals and exhibited a champion Steer at the Great Frederick Fair; Michael enjoyed traveling the country with his father showing his Angus Cattle. Michael was also an accomplished musician playing Violin, Guitar, Mandolin and keyboard.
     Michael prided himself as a wonderful cook and enjoyed showing off his skills for his family. He also enjoyed the many wonderful foods his wife Maria prepared from her native El Salvador.
     Michael was a devoted Son. He had a special bond with his Mother. They were two peas in a pod; they shared the same sense of humor and often finished each other sentences. Family and friends often heard his mother say "Michael made me a better person than what I would have been without him."
     Michael’s Dad was both Father and Employer. Michael was fortunate to spend each day working with his Dad at their business, SkyAzul located in Middletown, MD. As the Director of Technical Support, Michael took great pleasure from helping customers. He was fluent in Spanish and enjoyed world travel through both his job and family vacations.
     Above all else Michael "Da-Doo" was an incredible father. When his daughter, Sammi was born in 2008, Michael called his mother and told her, "Mom, I have just met the love of my life." In addition, Michael adored his three step-daughters and was rewarded every day with their return adoration. His most treasured time was spent with his children and wife swimming, playing in the park or taking Metro downtown to share his love of Washington DC with his kids.
     Michael is survived by his daughter Samantha Patricia, his three step-daughters; Hillaria, Astrid and Cindy, paternal grandparents Dean and Judith Considine of Middletown, his beloved brother Sean David Mayne and wife Rozalia of Terra Alta, WV, his step-brother Tristan Bowman and step-sisters Lindsay and Cheyenne Bowman of Fayetteville, PA, uncles Brad Considine and wife Karen of Middletown, MD, Ray Considine and wife Carol of Virginia Beach, VA, Mark Considine and wife Sharon of Richmond VA, Jonathan Garcia of Atlanta, GA, aunts Margaret Wile and husband Robert of Fairfield, PA and Tracy Hopkins and husband David of Manchester, England, cousins Ben, Meade, Matthew, Sarah, Megan, Ava and Lauren Considine, Brendan Lewis, Amanda Wile, Benjamin Hopkins and a host of relatives and friends.
     Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Jose and Lydia Garcia of Frederick, MD.
The Family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday at John T Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick Maryland. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, June 16th, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4231 Catholic Church Road, Petersville, Mary-land with Rev. Fr. George A. Limmer as the celebrant and assisting will be Deacon L.T. Teixeira.
     Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Mr. Gilbert Lee Orndorff Class 1945
As originally published on Sunday, May 15 2011

Mr. Gilbert Lee Orndorff, 83, of Elliott City, MD passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD.
     Born February 5, 1928 in Brunswick, MD, he was the son of the late Clyde R. Orndorff and Beulah Halley Orndorff.
He was a retired engineer with the B&O Railroad in Brunswick, MD.
   Gilbert was a veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy.
He was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Elliott City, MD.
     He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Roselyn Rockwell Orndorff, at home; one daughter, Karen Welsh and husband, Bill of Highland, MD; one son, Gregory Orndorff and dear friend, Cathy of Randallstown, MD; two sisters, Eileen Houlihan of Binghamton, NY; and Evelyn Best of Knoxville, MD; three brothers, Richard "Beasel" Orndorff of Brunswick; Bernard Orndorff of Lovettsville, VA and David Orndorff of Hagerstown, MD; two granddaughters, Kerry Nelka and Caitlin Welsh and one great grandson, Brenden Nelka.
     Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD with Father Eugene Bolin officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery in Lovettsville, VA.
     The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to services.

Mr. Donald Lee Sigler, Sr.  HM Class 1954

As originally published on Tuesday, May 10 2011

Donald Lee Sigler, Sr., 74, of Jefferson, MD, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at his residence.
     Born September 14, 1936 in Brunswick, MD, he was the son of the late Dewey Leonard Sigler, Sr. and Tressie Stoneberger Sigler.
He was a retired brick layer with Eastalco in Buckeystown, MD.
     He was a member of St. Francis/St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Donald was a lifetime member of the Brunswick Fire Department, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Order of Eagles Club. He was affiliated with Coaches Drive-In and Tresie Pizza.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia 'Tresie' Sigler, at home; two sons, Donald Sigler, Jr. of Brunswick and Mark Allan Sigler of Jefferson, MD; two grandchildren, Donald Sigler, III and Crystal Alexis Frey, both of Brunswick; five great grandchildren, Hailey, Paris, Vivian, Valerie and Aidan, two sisters, Elaine Heffner of Petersville and Mary Mathis of Charles Town, WV; one brother, Thomas Sigler and wife, Noni of Knoxville, MD, two sisters-in-law, Esther Sigler of Brunswick and Peggy Sigler of Charles Town, WV and a special friend, Ralph Welsh Of Brunswick.
     He was preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Darlene Sigler, one sister, Marie Pearrell and two brothers, Paul 'Froggy' Sigler and Dewey Sigler, Jr.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 am at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Petersville, MD with the Rev. Fr. Larry Gesy as the Celebrant, Deacon L.P. Teixeira and Dr. George Eagle officiating.
     Interment will be in Union Cemetery in Lovettsville, VA.
The family will receive friends at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD on Thursday from 7-9 pm and on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open from 9 am to 9 pm on Friday

Mr. Edward Hood Spurrier Class 1936

As originally published on Tuesday, May 03 2011

      Edward Hood Spurrier, 92, of Brunswick, MD, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.
He was born October 13, 1918 in Mt. Airy, MD and was the son of the late John B. and Lucy Hood Spurrier.
     He was a retired brakeman from the B&O Railroad with 40 years of service.
Edward was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick, joining on April 14, 1957. He was a graduate of Brunswick High School, a member of Brunswick Masonic Lodge No. 191 AF&AM, Frederick Lodge of Perfection, 14th Degree, Chesapeake Consistory, Scottish Rite, 32nd Degree, Brunswick Lions Club and the United Transportation Union.
     He is survived by three sons, Michael K. Spurrier and wife, Pat of Bowie, MD; E. Linwood Spurrier and wife, Shirley of Rosemont, MD and Steven H. Spurrier of Brunswick, MD; one brother, Donald Spurrier of Dillsburg, PA; four grandsons, two granddaughters and fourteen great grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Keenan Spurrier, whom he married Dec. 24, 1939 and passed away August 24, 2010.
 Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Brunswick, MD with Pastor Noni Sigler officiating. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick.
     The family will receive friends at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Masonic service will be held at the funeral home at 7:30 pm.

Mr. Gary 'Lamie' Norman Lewis Class 1962

As originally published on Sunday, April 17 2011

Gary “Lamie” Norman Lewis, 68, of Knoxville, MD passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Md.
     Born January 23, 1943 in Harpers Ferry, WV, he was the son of the late John Fielding Lewis and Gladys Elizabeth Childs Lewis.
He was a retired painter in the construction industry.
     He was of the Episcopal faith.
Gary was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in the Vietnam War.
     He is survived by his daughter, Danielle Lewis of Harpers Ferry, WV; three sisters, Doris Mumaw and Frances Longerbeam both of Harpers Ferry and Barbara “Sissy” Brown of Inwood, WV; three brothers, Jack Lewis of Harpers Ferry, Mann Lewis of Brunswick and Jimmy Lewis of Knoxville, MD; one grandson, Christopher Payne of Harpers Ferry and a special nephew, Jamey Lewis of Knoxville, MD.
     He was preceded in death by one sister, Catherine Payne and one brother, Freddie Lewis.
Services will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, US 340 at Halltown Rd., Charles Town/Harpers Ferry, WV with the Pastor Bucky Chapman officiating.
     The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 7 to 9 PM.

Mr. Paul R. Barker, Jr. Class 1967

As originally published on Tuesday, April 26 2011

     Mr. Paul R. Barker, Jr., 62 of Frederick, MD passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 surrounded by his brothers and sisters at the Frederick Memorial Hospital.
 Born February 6, 1949 in Frederick, Maryland he was the son of the late Paul R. Barker Sr. and Mildred Virts Barker.
     Paul served in the United States Army from 1968-1970.
He retired from National Geographic. He was an avid bowler and he bowled in many leagues. He also enjoyed playing tennis and was an avid Ravens fan.
     He is survived by his five loving brothers and sisters, Carol Coates of Winchester, VA, Diana Aiello of Frederick, Maryland, Sharon Harbaugh and husband Mike of Frederick, Maryland, Mike Barker and wife Kim of Charles Town, WV and Danny Barker of Brunswick, Maryland. He will also be remembered by all of his numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
     A memorial service will be held at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick on Saturday April 30th at 11:00 AM where the family will be present to receive friends one hour prior to service time. Pastor Mark Lewis will officiate

Mrs. Virginia A. Hartman (Walker) Class 1968
As originally published on Tuesday, April 19 2011

Mrs. Virginia A. Walker, 61, of Jefferson, MD., passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011 at her home. She was the wife of Anthony J. "Tony" Walker, her husband of 42+ years.
     Born January 13, 1950 in Frederick, MD., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Nellie Virginia Kidwiler Hartman.
Mrs. Walker was a graduate of Brunswick High School class of 1968 and was in many school activities including being chosen for the "All County Band." She retired after 24 years of service, as a Purchasing Agent from the Department of the Army, Ft. Detrick, USAMRIID, and the National Institute of Health. Virginia was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Mary Catholic Church. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America - Court Mary Francis, Fraternal Order of the Eagles 1136 Auxillary, Red Hat Society, and Merryland Homemakers. She enjoyed playing women's softball, shopping, spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events.
     In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters: Jenifer Kidwell and husband Carl "Tev" of Pleasant Valley and Susan White and husband Eric "Whitey" of Brunswick, five grandchildren: Justin Hitchcock, Tiffany White, Nicholas Kidwell, Carly Kidwell and Hayden White, her siblings Carol Ann Hartman-Rowe of Frederick, Joseph Franklin Hartman and wife Pam of Georgetown, SC, Daniel Virts Hartman and wife Janie of Brunswick, sister-in-law Judy Walker-Florance of Chesapeake, VA. Many nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law Catherine Walker and brother-in-law Gerald L. Walker. She will be remembered by many friends and family.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick on Tuesday, April 19, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 20, at 10:00 am from St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4231 Catholic Church Road, Petersville, MD. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
     Pallbearers will be Justin Hitchcock, Eric White, Tev Kidwell, David Hartman, Chad Hartman and Shannon Hartman.

Mr. George Frederick 'Fred' McGolerick  Class 1943
As originally published on Thursday, April 14 2011

George Frederick "Fred" McGolerick, 85, of Keedysville, Maryland died on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at his home.
     Born on July 10, 1925, in Garretts Mills, Maryland, he was the son of the late Emory Carlton and Freida Mae (Mirely) McGolerick. His wife, Evelyn Louise (Holmes) McGolerick preceded him in death on December 12, 2005.
Fred was employed for 41 years as a heavy equipment operator with Lone Star Cement Company in Hagerstown.
     Fred loved to hunt and bowl. He played baseball with the Weverton, Boonsboro and Keedysville teams in the Independent and South Mountain Leagues. He played softball with the St. Mark's Lions in the Hagerstown Commercial League and soccer with the Boonsboro team in the Washington County League. He managed the Weverton baseball team for five years and coached Boonsboro soccer for three years. He was a lifetime member of the North American Rod and Gun Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1136 in Brunswick. He belonged to the Masonic Salem Lodge #196 A.F. & A.M. and the Clopper-Michael American Legion Post #10 in Boonsboro. Fred was also a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethren.
     He is survived by two daughters, Brenda J. Hassinger and her husband, James F. of Hagerstown, and Mary Frances Pearson and her husband, Gary S. of Trego, Maryland; one son, Ronald L. McGolerick and his wife, Bonnie L. of Trego; and two grandchildren, Shelley A. Sine and her husband, Rodney W. of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Holly S. Nicodemus and her husband, Douglas C. of Trego. He is also survived by his great-granddaughter Charlotte Louise Nicodemus.
     In addition to his parents and his wife, Fred was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Van Atta and Ethel Holderman.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011 with a funeral ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. at the Brownsville Church of the Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Road, Brownsville, Maryland. Rev. Alan M. Smith, Father George Limmer and Chaplain Michael Seger will officiate. Burial services will be held privately at Fairview Cemetery in Keedysville, Maryland.
     Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21742.
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at BastStaufferFuneralHome.com

Mrs. Cleo Yvonne Longerbeam Class 1956
s originally published on Wednesday, April 13 2011

Mrs. Cleo Yvonne Longerbeam (Yonnie) 74 years old, passed away April 11, 2011.
     She was a long time resident of Potomac Street in Brunswick, MD but lived the last 1 1/2 years at Reeders Memorial Home.
Yonnie was born May 19, 1936 in Harpers Ferry, WV.
     Her parents were the late Heyward and Cleo J. Longerbeam and 1 sister Billie Fawley.
Yonnie graduated in 1956 from Brunswick High. She was a long time employee of the Brunswick YMCA as a waitress.
     She is survived by 2 daughters,Roberta Longerbeam of Brunswick and Hope Cooper and son in law Matt and their 3 children Kiel, Amber and Ashley who live in Sharpsburg, and 1 great grand daughter Kaedin Lily Cooper. She was preceeded in death by her infant brother.
     Yonnie enjoyed laughing and joking with anyone around. She was greatly loved by her family and grand children.
A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church, 3 East A Street, Brunswick, MD. on Saturday, April 16 at 12:00 p.m.

Mr. Andrew David Garman HM Class 2011
As originally published on Tuesday, April 12 2011

Andrew David Garman, age 18 of Jefferson, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 8, 2011. Born on October 5, 1992 in Frederick, he is the son of David and Allison Garman of Jefferson.
     Andy was a member of Brunswick High School's senior class and National Honor Society. He participated in Marching and Jazz Band playing mellophone and trumpet, and BHS and All-County Concert Bands playing french horn on which he was especially gifted. Theater productions drew Andy to the stage as an actor, singer, set builder, backstage manager and musician in the pit orchestra. He will be remembered for his natural portrayal of the boy next door in a leading role for The 1980’s Musical. In four years of participation on the Academic Team, he helped lead Brunswick to consistent remarkable finishes with his genius for history, geography and general trivia. He planned to study history, music and secondary education at McDaniel College or Shepherd University, hoping to imitate two admired teachers, Mr. Nikirk and Mr. Glidewell.
     Active in St Paul Lutheran Church, Andy participated in Camp Hope house restorations, Hurricane Katrina cleanup, the puppet ministry, the SPY youth group, and St Paul Brass ensemble. He set an example of faith, willing service and joyful living.
     The highpoint of Andy’s Boy Scouting career was celebrated on March 13th 2011 when he was presented the Eagle Scout award along with his best friend Benji Smith. He joined Cub Scout Pack 1066 in 1999 and the Jefferson Ruritan Club Boy Scout Troop 1066 in 2004. He earned Scouting’s God and Church religious award. Andy was an accomplished outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, cycling, hiking, backpacking and canoeing in locations all over the United States. He climbed the 2nd highest peak in the lower USA, Mt Elbert, as an 11 year old. He excelled at passing along his proficiency to those following him on the trail to Eagle. For his Eagle Scout Project, Andy led 28 people in refurbishing the Loudoun Heights Trail to Split Rock, overlooking Harpers Ferry, WV.
     Surviving in addition to his parents are his brother, Daniel Garman, maternal grandparents, William and Martha Dennis of Keedysville, paternal grandmother Nora Garman of Crownsville and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Louis Garman. Andy lives on in and for others through his choice to be an organ donor. He will be missed by his girlfriend Ellen Roddy and his many little friends, for whom he was the ‘big kid’ they eagerly ran to for playtime. Andy also will be missed for the contagious enthusiasm he kindled within his circles of activity and his gift for mentoring that blossomed with his proficiency as a musician, actor, scholar and Scout.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 312 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701-5611 with memo line ’Andy Garman’, and indication of a specific organization Andy enjoyed such as ‘Band’, ‘BSA’, ‘Drama’, ‘Mar-Lu-Ridge’, ‘St Paul’.
     Visitation hours with family and friends is planned for Wednesday, April 13 at 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM at the Jefferson Community Center, 4603 Lander Road Jefferson. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 4 PM at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 33 E. Church St, Frederick. Rev. Katrina Holland will officiate. A reception celebrating Andy's life will be held immediately afterwards at Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville MD. Arrangements conducted by the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home. Those wishing to view and sign an online guest book may do so at www.keeney basford.com.

Ms. Rosie Elizabeth Moss Class 1942

As originally published on Thursday, March 24 2011

Rosie Elizabeth Moss, 88, of Knoxville, MD passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick, MD.
     She was born January 1, 1923 at Knoxville, MD and was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Moss and Alice Stewart Moss.
She was a retired sales clerk with J. J. Newberry at Brunswick, MD.
     She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, both of Knoxville, MD. She also was a member of Brunswick American Legion, Brunswick Senior Center and a charter member of the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance Auxiliary
She is survived by one brother, Lenwood Calvin Moss of Frederick, MD; one niece, Linda Lee Moss of Knoxville, MD; and one nephew, Thomas Edward Moss of Hedgesville, WV.
     She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Moss and Sarah Lucille Bowings and two brothers, Clarence Moss and twin brother, Roland Moss.
 Services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, MD with Pastor Jonathan Davis officiating. Interment will be in Reformed Cemetery at Knoxville, MD.
     The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the services on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to the Brunswick Ambulance Co., 200 West Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716.

Mr. James R. Webber, Sr. Class 1947
As originally published on Wednesday, March 23 2011

     Mr. James R. Webber, Sr., 81, died at Blue Ridge Hospice Care in Winchester VA on March 19, 2011. James was born on September 27, 1929 in Yarrowsburg, MD to the late Russell Webber & Mary Jane Phillips Webber of Brunswick.
     He worked on the caryard for the railroad in Brunswick, MD.
Surviving are his son James R. Webber, Jr. of Wardensville, WV, and 3 daughters – Brenda Anderson & husband Dee of Ranson WV, Teresa Wilt & husband David of Knoxville, MD and Sherry Webber of Frederick, MD; his loving friend and companion Anna Thornton; grandchildren Charity Webber, Angela Hill, Jeff Lake, Jason Hallar, Nick, Justin & Matt Wilt, Corey & Laurie Webber. He was preceded in death by 3 sons Larry, Mark & David Webber.
     A memorial service will be held 11 AM Friday March 25, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, MD

Mrs. Vivian Edwards (Hughes) Class 1951
As originally published on Tuesday, March 15 2011

Vivian Edwards Hughes, 76, of Pendleton, SC, formerly of Brunswick, MD passed away on December 19, 2010 at NHC Health Care at Anderson, SC.
     She was born January 26, 1934 at Garretts Mill, MD and was the daughter of the late Kenneth B. Edwards, Sr. and Evelyn Badger Edwards.
She was a retired budget analyst with Fort Detrick Army Base at Frederick, MD.
     She was of the Brethren faith.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Samuel R. Hughes, Jr. at home; one daughter, Kelley Ann Hughes and husband, Dr. Stephen Foulger of Clemson, SC; one sister, Shirley Buettner (Richard) of Ft. Myers, FL; two brothers, David Edwards (Carmen) of Washington, DC and Frank Edwards (Sharon) of Morehead City, NC; sister-in-law Agnes Edwards of Rohrersville, MD and two granddaughters, Camiell and Isabell Foulger of Clemson, SC.
     She was preceded in death by one daughter, Tracey Leigh Hughes and one brother, Kenneth Edwards, Jr.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, US 340 at Halltown Road, Charles Town/Harpers Ferry, WV with the Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Interment will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery at Brownsville, MD.

Mrs. Nellie Frances Carey (Crone) Class 1936

As originally published on Tuesday, March 08 2011

     Mrs. Nellie Frances Crone, 92, of Brunswick, MD passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Vindobona Nursing Home at Braddock Heights, MD.
She was the wife of the Stanley Grove Crone who predeceased her in 1981.
     She was the daughter of the late Lena Nuse Carey and Sheley Carey.
Nellie attended Brunswick High School and later worked at Montgomery Ward Department Store in Baltimore, MD.
Nellie was past member of Little Chapel Petersville, and of the Lutheran faith. Nellie loved her flowers, animals, especially dogs, of which she once owned two pekingese. She enjoyed crafts, reading, music and loved being around friends.
     She is survived by her daughter, Sandra L. Crone at home; son, Dwight Crone and wife, Kathy of Knoxville; two grandchildren, Emily Buri and husband, Jason of Washington, PA and Todd Crone of Knoxville; one sister, Mattie Kelly of Port St. Lucie, FL; one brother, Jack E. Carey and wife, Betty of Mt. Airy, MD; and several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow Carey and Robert Carey and two sisters, Marie Carey Smith and Pauline Carey Stine.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Union Cemetery at Lovettsville, VA with Pastor Amy Clark officiating.
The family will receive friends at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, MD on Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM.
     The family especially wants to thank all the wonderful and caring people who took such good care her at FMH 4G, and the emergency room. Also thanks to all the doctors, and friends who sent cards, flowers and hospital visits when she was sick.

Mrs. Patti Kay Snoots (Clark) Class 1971

Mrs. Patti Kay Snoots Clark, 57, of Frederick, went peacefully home to her father in heaven, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     Born May 11, 1953, in Frederick, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur Calvin and Juanita Janet Payne Snoots.
Mrs. Clark had been employed as a custodian with Frederick County Public Schools for 25 years. She was a loving mother, devoted friend and very devoted grandmother who especially enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed camping in Delaware.
     Surviving is her loving companion, Glenn E. Rice of Frederick; two children, Brian Calvin Clark and fiancée Barbara Mulcahey of Frederick, and Dawn Kay Clark and fiancé Walter James Bennett of Union Bridge; three grandchildren, Brentt Michael Hahn, Kinzey Michelle Hahn and Lacey Ciara Bennett, all of Union Bridge; two stepgrandchildren, Kista Clagett of Hagerstown and Amanda Mulcahey of Frederick; a sister, Judy Diane Carey and husband David of Frederick; and nieces, Kristie Carey and Crystal Marsden. She will be sadly missed by close friends Ruth Oden and Barbara Mulcahey, both of Frederick.
     Mrs. Clark is at Robert E. Dailey & Son Funeral Homes, P.A., 1201 N. Market St., Frederick, where the family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 21, at the funeral home with the Rev. Wayne Hall, Locust Grove Church of the Brethren, officiating.
     Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick

Mr. George Daniel Kehne  Class 1965
Originally published in the Frederick News-Post on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.

Mr. George Daniel Kehne, 62, of Leesburg, Va., died March 27, 2010, in INOVA Loudoun Hospital. Born on Oct. 28, 1947, in Maryland, he was the son of Cameron and Alice Kehne.
     He was predeceased by his father Cameron Kehne. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kehne of Leesburg, Va; mother, Alice Kehne of Brandywine, W.Va.; brother, Cameron Kehne Jr. of Brandywine, W.Va.; two sisters, Nancy Sylvis of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Tracie Harmon of Brandywine, W.Va.; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews

Anna Louise Holder (Thompson) (Sullivan) Class 1929

     Anna Louise (Thompson) Sullivan, 98, formerly of Knoxville, Md., passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Homewood Retirement Center.
Born on April 2, 1912, she was the daughter of the late John William and Martha Elizabeth (Holder) Thompson. Her husband, James F. Sullivan, preceded her in death in 1996.
     Mrs. Sullivan was a lifetime member of Brownsville Church of the Brethren, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was a member of the kitchen committee.
She is survived by her son, Galen F. Sullivan and his wife, Carol, of Boonsboro; her daughter, Sue Ann and her husband, William Utterback, of Rohrersville; her four grandchildren, Bradley Utterback and his wife, Emily, of Jefferson, Shane Utterback of Hagerstown, Paula and her husband, Paul Rhoderick, of Beaver Creek, and Charlene and her husband, Adam McMillen, of Pleasantville; and her six great-granchildren, Matthew and Colton Rhoderick, Ian and Colin McMillen and Noah and Lilah Utterback. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
     In addition to her parents and husband, Anna was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Nancy Sullivan; her two sisters, Mary Harris and Idell Holder; and her six brothers, Claggett, Orville, Claude, Tilghman, Abner and Charles Thompson.
     A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at the Brownsville Church of the Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Road in Brownsville. The Rev. Alan M. Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in the Brownsville Cemetery.
     Friends may visit beginning at noon on Friday, March 4, 2011, at the Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, where the family will be present to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
     Memorial donations may be made to Brownsville Church of the Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Road, Brownsville, MD 21715.
 

Mrs. Dorothy Irene Hill (Burch) Class 1931
As originally published on Thursday, February 24, 2011.

Dorothy Irene Burch, 96, of Hyattsville, formerly of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011 at Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park.
     She was born Jan. 10, 1915, in Brunswick, and was the daughter of the late Bernard Hill and Flossie Albert Hill.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara A. Dickinson and husband Harry; four grandchildren, Kelly Fields and husband Skip, Kristen Rodgers and husband Max, Karen Minton and husband Kenny, and Michael Dickinson and wife Pam; six great-grandchildren, John and Kate Fields, Ashley, Amber and Kenny Minton and Olivia Dickinson; three sisters-in-law, Frances Shumaker, Alice Hill and Jackie Ebersole; one brother-in-law, Bernard Burch; and family friends, Dorothy and Calvin Thomas and Thomas Sadler.
     She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Raymond O. Burch; and her son, James R. Burch.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with Pastor Noni Sigler officiating. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the services.
     Memorials may be made to Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20010

Mr. Albert Cecil Conner  Class 1968
As originally published on Thursday, February 24, 2011.

Albert Cecil Conner, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Brunswick, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, after an extended illness.
     Born Aug. 19, 1950, he was the son of the late Carleta Clide Conner and Betty Lee Conner-Harrison.
Mr. Conner is survived by a son, Paul Edward Conner; a daughter, Dawn Renee Johnson; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Donald Ray Conner of Tampa, and Carlis Clide Conner of Lost River, W.Va.; two sisters, Barbara Ann Kaetzel of New Market, and Isla Rae Fleming of Sneads Ferry, N.C.; and six nieces and nephews and their six children.
     Last, but far from least, Mr. Conner is survived by his devoted sister-in-law, Diane Kowalczyk, who was Mr. Conner's full-time caregiver over the past 13 years. Ms. Kowalczyk has been a blessing to the entire family in her loving kindness and self sacrifice to Mr. Conner's well-being during his long illness.
     Mr. Conner will be laid to rest in Brunswick Heights Cemetery. Viewing and funeral services will be held at John T. Williams Funeral Home in Brunswick. Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, and funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Family and friends will be received at the Green Country Inn, 620 Souder Road, immediately following the interment at the cemetery.

Mr. John William Eury Class 1964

As originally published on Thursday, February 17, 2011.

     Mr. John William Eury, 64, of Brunswick, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at his home. He was the husband of Dorothy Claar-Eury for 33 years. Born Oct. 2, 1946, he was the son of the late William H. Eury and Kathleen I. Eury Getz.
     He was a 1964 graduate of Brunswick High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 to 1970. A Vietnam veteran, he was awarded the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, National Defense and Good Conduct medals. His unit was also awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. He was a member of AARP, VFW Post 1936 of Hagerstown, Hagerstown FOE and AMVETS Post 10. He was an active member of Faith Baptist Church of Knoxville and served as an usher and on the building and grounds committees. At the time of his death, he was employed at Clark Welding of Frederick.
     Surviving besides his wife are daughters, Amy Yingling and family of Hollidaysburg, Pa., and Vickie Grams and family of Burkittsville; sons Fred Cubberly and family of Dover, Pa., Kenneth Cubberly and family of Marlow, W.Va., Michael Cubberly and family of Battle Creek, Mich., and Johnny Belinda Hann and family of W.Va.; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Wayne and family of Hagerstown; and a large extended family and dear friends at Faith Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Eury-Parseley.
     Friends will be received at Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, from 10 a.m. until noon Friday, Feb. 18, where funeral services will begin at noon, with Pastor Edward Jordan officiating. Interment, with military honors, will be in Grace Reformed Church Cemetery, Knoxville.
     Bearers will be William Claar, Herman Claar, Aaron Tyeryar, Gary Balty, Jequan Jackson and Denny Snyder. In lieu of flowers, a donation plate will be available at the church

Mr. Charles Edward 'Eddie' Weddle Class 1978

As originally published on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.

Charles Edward "Eddie" Weddle, 50, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 2011. He was born Oct. 5, 1960, in Brunswick.
     He resided in and around Brunswick his entire life and was a 1978 graduate of Brunswick High School. He was a dedicated husband of 25 years and a loving father, providing a wonderful role model for his four children. He spent his career as a car repairman for the railroad, and received an Amtrak service award for his 20 years of employment with the company. He was an avid fan of the Maryland Terrapins basketball and football teams.
     He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Weddle; children, Andrew, Melanie, Kristen and Casey, all of Knoxville; mother, Catherine Weddle of Brunswick; brothers, Danny Weddle and Kevin Weddle of Brunswick; and many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl 'Buck' Weddle.
     The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at Stauffer Funeral Homes, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Petersville.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Weddle may be made to the University of Maryland Hospital for Children. Mail checks to UMMS Foundation, 110 S. Paca St., Ninth Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Thomas Daniel 'Dan' Lutman Class 1952

As originally published on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.

Thomas Daniel "Dan" Lutman, 76, of Lovettsville, Va., died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at home after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
     Born Tuesday, May 1, 1934, in Frederick, he was the son of the late William Claude Lutman and the late Sarah Virginia Vanpelt. Dan was raised in Brunswick and was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1952. In 1955, he married his wife of 55 years, Adelaide "Tillie" Enfield Lutman. He also completed training as a diesel mechanic in 1955 in St. Louis, Mo. Upon completing his training, he was employed by the Frederick Motor Co. in Frederick until he was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1956. He served two years active duty overseas in France. Upon his return to the states, he returned to work for the Frederick Motor Co.
     In 1960, he left the Frederick Motor Co. to take over managing the family farm in Lovettsville, following the death of his brother, William David Lutman.
In 1971, he returned to his chosen profession as a truck mechanic fulltime when he went to work for Loudoun Truck Center in Purcellville, Va., while continuing to maintain the family farm. During his 11-year career at Loudoun Truck, he progressed to shop foreman. In 1982, he went to work for Sheets Wholesale Inc. in Sterling, Va., maintaining a fleet of 25 vehicles until his retirement in 1999.
Dan had a love of restoring and showing antique trucks and tractors. He was a member of the American Truck Historical Society.
     In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Tommy Lutman and daughter-in-law Sue of Lovettsville, and Jeff Lutman and daughter-in-law Kathy of Lovettsville; his daughter, Sara "Sally" Harver and son-in-law Barry of Aspers, Pa.; three grandchildren, Jackie, Ryan and Chris; one great-grandchild, William; two nieces; and a nephew.
     A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 11791 Mountain Road, Lovettsville. Pastor Lee Crosby will officiate. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet United Methodist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at Brown-Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 34 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville.

Mrs. Evelyn Wright George Class 1936

As originally published on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.

     Evelyn Wright George passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, in Frederick. Evelyn was born on March 30, 1919, to John Samuel Wright and Clara Frye Wright. Her childhood was spent in Brunswick, with her parents and a sister, Louise Wright Cooper. She attended elementary school and graduated from Brunswick High School in the Class of 1936.
     Evelyn was a devoted Sunday school teacher in the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Lovettsville for many years. Many people will remember her as a fixture in the Lovettsville Post Office, where she served as clerk and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1985.
She leaves her son, William Jr.; nephews, Raymond Lee Cooper, David Peacock, Jimmy Peacock; and a niece, Nancy Peacock Smith. Also her sister in law, Virginia George Peacock. She is also remembered by her friend and roommate at North Hampton Manor, Juanita Linger.
     She was predeceased by her husband, William Ashton George in 1977.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the Brown/Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 34 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville, VA 20180. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, in her beloved church, New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 12942 Lutheran Church Road, Lovettsville, VA 20180.
     Interment will follow in the adjoining Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or to Lovettsville Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 123, Lovettsville, VA 20180.

Miss C. Elizabeth 'Betty' McCaffrey Teacher
As originally published on Friday, January 21, 2011.

C. Elizabeth "Betty" McCaffrey, 91, of Frederick, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, after suffering a stroke at her home.
     Born in Frederick, on Nov. 18, 1919, she was the eldest of three daughters of the late Bernard Elmer and Mary Elizabeth Engle McCaffrey.
Betty attended St. John's Literary Institute on Second Street and earned her Bachelor's degree at St. Joseph College in Emmitsburg. She continued her studies at Western Maryland College in Westminster, earning a master's degree.
     Betty was a dedicated schoolteacher for several decades in Frederick County Public Schools at Brunswick, Middletown and Gov. Thomas Johnson high schools. After her retirement from the county, she then taught at Prospect Hall and was a literacy volunteer at the library. As a lifelong member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, she proudly served her church in many capacities over the years. Among them, she was an active member of the church choir, the Catholic Daughters of America, and the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
      Betty always kept herself busy with projects, activities, and travel. Playing her Silver '23 Conn saxophone, she was the driving force behind, and an active member in, a local jazz band. She enjoyed playing tennis and then golf for many years and was also an avid card player. She was proud to display her map of states that adorned her refrigerator door; there were only a few states to which she had not traveled. Betty was a proud American making sure to vote in every election. Visits from her former students and friends in the later years buoyed her spirits; she would recount these visits to each of her nieces and nephews during their frequent phone conversations.
     Family meant the world to Betty. Every holiday throughout the year was shared with her sisters and their families. She treated her 10 nieces and nephews as her own children, attending every noteworthy event, graduation and crab feast until she was unable to do so. Her legacy of service, sacrifice and faith will be long-remembered.
     And it is those family members who survive, and will dearly miss, her: one sister, Mary Jane O'Leary and husband Frank of Charlottesville, Va.; a brother-in-law, Richard O'Connor of Frederick; and those 10 nieces and nephews, Kathleen Graf and husband, Chuck, and Michael O'Leary, all of Baltimore, Dennis O'Leary and wife Leslie, Mary O'Leary, and Margaret Maupin and husband Mike, all of Charlottesville, Va., John O'Connor and wife Martha, of Webster, N.Y., Ann VonHagel and husband, Ed, of Arlington, Va., Stephen O'Connor and Michael O'Connor and wife Tammy, all of Frederick, and Richard O'Connor of West Orange, N.J. Also surviving are many great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
     She was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Ann McCaffrey O'Connor; one great-nephew; and one great-niece.
The family would like to acknowledge with appreciation the many kindnesses of her longtime neighbors Bob and Kay Morrow and Walter Clem Jr. Their assistance and attention enabled her to maintain her independence at home, which was something she greatly valued.
     The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at Keeney and Basford, P.A. Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Rosary will be said at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 116 E. Second St., Frederick. The Rev. Edward Storck, cousin of the deceased, will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Frederick.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. John's Cemetery, 112 E. Second St., Frederick, MD 21701; St. John's Regional School, 8414 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702; or St. John's Prep School, 889 Butterfly Lane, Frederick, MD 21703

Mr. Gary Lee Cooper Class 1956
As originally published on Friday, December 24, 2010.

Gary Lee Cooper, 72, of Brunswick, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at Vindobona Nursing Home at Braddock Heights.
     He was born Dec. 3, 1938, in Washington, and was the son of Dennis Lee Cooper of Rosemont and the late Mary Loretta Crabill Cooper.
He was a retired conductor with the CSX Railroad in Brunswick.
     He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Gary was a life member of the Brunswick Fire Department and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 1582 in Brunswick.
He is survived by five sons, Timothy E. Clark, Mark Cooper and family, Joseph Cooper and family, and Jeff Cooper and family, all of Brunswick, and Mike Cooper and family of Sharpsburg; one sister, Crystal Cooper Loss and husband Mike of Rosemont; and six grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Clark Cooper; and one brother, Gerald Cooper.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the funeral home. The Rev. Amy Clark will officiate.
     Interment will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery at Brownsville.

Mr. Donald Eugene Lerch  Class 1986
As originally published on Wednesday, November 10, 2010.

Donald Eugene Lerch, 42, of Los Angeles, Calif., and formerly of Brunswick, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.
     Born May 1, 1968, in Frederick, he was the son of Genia Hess Bohrer and the late Wesley Eugene Lerch; and stepson of Marshall Bohrer. He graduated from Brunswick High School, class of 1986, having enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps prior to graduation. He served four years on active duty in the Marine Corps, and after his honorable discharge, earned certification as a computer engineer. He loved long fishing trips and was also an avid computer gamer.
     In addition to his parents, Marshall and Genia Hess Bohrer, of Brunswick, Donald is survived by a son, Jamie Lee Rankin of Georgia; three daughters, Aleta Anne Lerch, Catherine Genia Lerch and Sara Elizabeth Lerch, all of California; sister, Staci Michelle Nininger of Frederick; brother, Brian Woodrow Bohrer of Shannondale, W.Va.; sister, Crystal Ann Morison of Ironton, Mo.; brother, Kevin Eugene Lerch of Knoxville; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other relatives.
     A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Chapel Mausoleum of Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 U.S. 15 North, Frederick. Pastor Kim Kesecker, spiritual formation pastor of Frederick Christian Fellowship, will officiate. Following the memorial service, committal with military honors will take place in the Garden of Devotion at Resthaven.

William King "Elbo" Palmer HM Class 1945
DEC. 18, 1927-OCT., 16, 2010

McDOWELL, Va. - William King "Elbo" Palmer, 82, of 151 Bull Pasture River Road in McDowell, Va., died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at the University of Virginia Hospital.
     Born Dec. 18, 1927, in Brunswick, Md., he was the son of the late Vincent Palmer and Mary King Palmer.
He was a longtime resident of Middletown Valley in Frederick County, Md.
     Mr. Palmer was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy.
He retired as a yard master and train master after completing 44 years of service with the B&O Railroad.
     He loved to travel out west with his wife, and loved working in his woodshop making furniture and crafts.
He was a member of Hiner Church of the Brethren in McDowell, where he was a member of the Helping Hands Group.
     He was preceded in death by one brother, James V. Palmer.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Martha Palmer; two daughters, Sherry Bunyard and husband, Jim, of Waynesboro, and Marsha Ward and husband, Carl, of Page, Ariz.; one son, Earl Palmer and significant other, Kim Moretz, of Hedgesville, W.Va.; two brothers, Charles Rau of Durham, N.C., and Robert Rau of Corpus Christi, Texas; a great companion, Bob Baucom of Durham, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Robin Vance of Hagerstown, Md., Cindy Thomas of Mineral Wells, Texas, Gene Lakin of New Cumberland, Pa., Patty Black of Waynesboro, Sean Palmer of Park City, Utah, Christian Palmer of Hagerstown and Brendan Palmer of Hagerstown; four great-grandchildren, Sam and Nick Vance, and Xavier and Isaiah Black; and a number of nieces and nephews.
     A memorial service celebrating his life will be Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at noon at Hiner Church of the Brethren, McDowell.
At Elbo's request, his ashes will be spread at Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado, a spot he dearly loved.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Hiner Church of the Brethren, 85 Hiner Church Road, McDowell, VA 24458.
McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Mr. James Randy Morsberger, 49, of Brunswick, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at Georgetown University.
     Born Sept. 11, 1961, in Charles Town, W.Va., he was the son of the late Douglas Morsberger and Darlene Stull Morsberger of Brunswick and her friend, Calvin Heflin.
He was a loader operator at Maryland Environmental Services for the past 17 years.
     Randy was a 1979 graduate of Brunswick High School. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, American Legion and served as a trustee for the Eagles Aerie 1136 all in Brunswick.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two children, Jessica Hrouda and husband Andrew of Charles Town and Jared Morsberger of Brunswick; his granddaughter, Abigail Hrouda. He will be remembered by his fianc?e, Vickie Blizzard of Brunswick and her children, Alicia Carey and Angela Naylor and their children, Blake Carey, Dominick and Brandon Naylor; his two brothers, Michael and Kenneth Morsberger; and a special friend, Tim Combie. He will also be remembered by his many friends, extended family and co-workers.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the funeral home; the Rev. Noni Sigler will officiate.

Mr. Claude Bruce Porter  Class 1947

As originally published on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

     Mr. Claude Bruce Porter, 81, formerly of Brunswick, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Kline Hospice House after an extended illness. He was the husband of the late Nancy Marie Schmidt Porter, who died Jan. 2, 2001.
     Born June 28, 1929, in Brunswick, he was a son of the late Claude H. Porter and Louise V. Porter.
Bruce, as he was known to all, was a lifelong resident of Brunswick. He attended Brunswick schools, graduating from Brunswick High School in 1947. After graduation, he started working as a clerk at the Bank of Brunswick, where he spent the next 47 years, retiring in 1994 as executive vice president. He was one of the last small-town community bankers.
     He was an active member of the Brunswick community during his life. He was a life-long member of the First United (now New Hope United) Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir. He was an amateur pilot, a member of the Civil Air Patrol and one of the founding members of the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance Co. in 1958. He was also a member of the Brunswick Lions Club and the Moose Lodge. In 1992, Bruce was recognized as one of Brunswick's Honored Citizens in the Brunswick Citizen.
     Bruce loved sports, especially football. He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, in good times and bad, since his youth. In the mid-1960s, he was part of a group of local businessmen and civic leaders who formed a committee to establish a football program at Brunswick High School. Their successful efforts brought football to Brunswick High School and he was an active member of the BHS Football Boosters program. He eventually saw his youngest son, Neil, play for, and later become an assistant coach with, the Railroaders. Bruce supported other local youth sports, umpiring Little League baseball games for many years. Bruce also enjoyed bowling, participating for many years in local leagues in Brunswick.
     After his wife's death in 2001 and due to declining health, he became a resident of Heartfields Assisted Living in Walkersville for eight years. He spent the last year of his life as a resident of Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick. During his time at Heartfields, he discovered a talent for painting. He painted numerous landscapes that he enjoyed giving to family and friends. His paintings also won several awards over the years at The Great Frederick Fair.
     In addition to his parents and his wife, to whom he was married for 51 years, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tina Louise Porter, in 1958.
Surviving are four children, Kenneth A. Porter of North Carolina, Vicki Fleetwood of Brunswick, Michele Miller of Middletown and Neil E. Porter of Brunswick; six grandchildren, Amy Porter of Frederick, Brad Porter of North Carolina, Lia Woodruff and Loren Crispell of Brunswick, and Ashlyn and Alaina Miller of Middletown; two great-grandchildren, Brody Crispell and Cade Woodruff of Brunswick; brother, Gary Porter of Harrisonburg, Va.; and aunt, Norma Knepp of Columbus, Ohio.
     Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. Pastors Katie Bishop and Noni Sigler will officiate. Interment will immediately follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.

     Melissa, 52, completed her earthly life Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, gently going to sleep in her husband's arms. She was born May 13, 1958, in Charleston, W.Va., the daughter of the late Mary Irene Sowers Danner and the late Donald Lewis Danner.
She was the wife of Norman, her loving partner, mate and best friend for more than 27 years. Together they lived their lives to the fullest each day while sharing many wonderful journeys and experiences.
     She grew up on Rosemont Drive, outside of Brunswick. Melissa graduated from Brunswick High School and from Eastern Mennonite University with a B.S. in nursing. She was a gifted and talented nurse, practicing for more than 28 years. She began her career at Frederick Memorial Hospital in 1981, where she met her beloved Norman. Following their marriage in 1984, they moved to Delray Beach, Fla., where she worked at Boca Raton Community Hospital for 10 years. They then moved to Charleston, S.C., where she continued hospital nursing for 13 years. Most of her nursing career was in intermediate cardiac care. Her personal reward, skill in and love of nursing was focused on caring for her patients and fellow staff with her gentle touch and calming being.
     Returning to Frederick, she went back to FMH, working in the peri-operative area. The support she received from her nursing teams was phenomenal. Working allowed Missy to be fulfilled in the ability to continue her profession of helping and caring for others, while on her own cancer journey.
     Missy had a basic creed, "Do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God." She chose to live with cancer and not let it define her life. Missy loved to meet and accept people, decorate and manage the homes she and Norm shared, love her family and friends, and always, always to care for her Norm.
     Missy was raised in the Christian faith starting in the Church of the Brethren, graduating from a Mennonite University, worshiping in the Episcopal Church with her husband, and finally finding a home at Brook Hill United Methodist Church. Missy had a deep and abiding love for the Lord Jesus, sharing that relationship with all around her. Her church, community, work and families meant so much to her.
     In addition to her loving husband, Norman, she is survived by three sisters and their spouses, Vanessa and Byron Guyton of Burkittsville, Marty and Richard Gue of Frederick, and Beth and Phil Guyton of Myersville. Other family includes brother-in-law, Michael, and Ann Ross of Bar Harbor, Maine, and sister-in law, Claudia, and Dave Overway, of Panama City, Fla. Missy also has numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She found great joy in sending and receiving cards, notes and e-mails, with a Christmas, friend and birthday list of more than 400 people.
     Her family wishes to extend a special thanks to Kanan Hudhud and all the staff at the Cancer Care Center for their excellent care and support. Additionally, many members of the FMH staff, members of the Brook Hill Church, her former school- mates, fellow nurses, neighbors and care givers greatly touched her heart.
     There will be a celebration of her life and death at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. The Rev. Linda Warhime will officiate. Please dress in the manner in which you knew Missy. Those wishing to honor Missy's spirit, life and love are encouraged to do so by contributing to a scholarship fund for nursing students named in her honor. Charitable donations marked "Melissa Ross, RN" can be sent c/o The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 312 E. Church St., Frederick, MD 21701.
     Interment with immediate family will be at Pleasant View Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Burkittsville, and at Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor, Maine, with additional ashes cast gently over the water.

Margo L. Smith, 71, of Rosemont, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.
     She was born May 24, 1939, in Brunswick, and was the daughter of the late Roy Benjamin Cannon and Margaret Green Cannon. 
 Margo was a lifelong resident of the Brunswick area and a member of Faith Baptist Church at Knoxville. She was a graduate of Brunswick High School and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 96.
     Margo retired from mortgage banking.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gilmer Smith; one daughter, Cheryl Reynold; one grandson, Rob Mercer and fiancée Mary Giuliani; one great-grandson, Austin Mercer; and two extremely special friends, Bobby Stoian and Mary Jo Brown.
     Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick; the Rev. Edward Jordan will officiate. Interment will be in Union Cemetery at Lovettsville, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at the funeral home.

Margaret Rebecca Spurrier, 90, of Brunswick, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at Vindobona Nursing Home, Braddock Heights.
     She was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Brunswick, where she lived all her life, and was the daughter of the late Jacob Keenan and Jessie Powers Keenan.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick since May 5, 1929. She taught the adult Bible class for many years.
     She was a graduate of Brunswick High School and Shepherd College and a retired elementary school teacher in Frederick County.
She was a charter member of the Brunswick Lioness Club, Order of the Eastern Star, Pythian Sisters and the Potomac Foundation.
     She is survived by her husband, Edward H. Spurrier, whom she married Dec. 24, 1939; three sons, Michael K. Spurrier and wife, Pat, of Bowie, Edward L. Spurrier and wife, Shirley, of Rosemont and Steven H. Spurrier of Brunswick; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
     Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. The Rev. Katie Bishop and Pastor Noni Sigler will officiate. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at the funeral home. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Frederick Union Rescue Mission, Attn: Tommy Scaggs, P.O. Box 3389, Frederick, MD 21705 or to the American Cancer Society, Frederick County Chapter, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.

Mrs. Lydia Lane Will Shewbridge Secretary to Principal 
As originally published on Friday, August 13, 2010.

     Lydia Lane Will Shewbridge, 88, a resident of Salisbury since 1988, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Gilmour M. and Lena Frank Will, and was born Aug. 31, 1921, in Harrisonburg, Va.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. Shewbridge, who died in 1983. She is survived by their daughter, Diane Lane and her husband, Wayne V. Shaff, of Salisbury. Lydia was the last surviving member of her immediate family, being preceded in death by her parents; her older brother, Gilmour M. Will Jr., who was killed in action in World War II; and her younger brother Raymond, who died in 1993. She is survived by a number of cousins in Rockingham and Shenandoah counties of Virginia.
     Lydia Lane was a 1939 graduate of Harrisonburg High School and attended First Methodist Church in the city. In late 1939, the family moved to Brunswick, after which she graduated from Strayer's Business College and attended the Stenographic Institute, both in Washington. During World War II she was employed as a court reporter/secretary for the U.S. State Department in the legal department of the Secretary of State, Cordell Hull.
     She married and made her home in Brunswick. In the early 1950s, she began work as secretary to the principal at Brunswick High School. Her tenure was long, 28 years, and she is lovingly remembered by many students. She transferred to the central office of the Frederick County Board of Education, retiring in 1982.
     In the summer of 1984, she began work at Frederick Community College and continued until she moved to Salisbury.
In Brunswick, Lydia Lane was a member of the former First United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, a 50-year member of Brunswick Chapter 97 Order of the Eastern Star, (now functioning in Frederick), and an honorary member of the Brunswick High School Alumni Association. At the Ali Ghan Shrine Temple in Cumberland, she became a member of the Daughter of the Nile. She belonged to the Business and Professional Women's Association in Frederick.
     In August 1988, she moved to Salisbury to be near her daughter and son-in-law. Lydia Lane had enjoyed membership at Bethesda United Methodist Church, where she chaired Circle Elizabeth for six years. She was a former board member of the Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion Historical Society and a member of Wicomico County Republican Women's Club.
     Lydia Lane will be remembered by many in the Salisbury area and by dear friends, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Brown of Sebring, Fla.
     A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Holloway Funeral Home, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Dale Vroman will officiate. There also will be a memorial service held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
     Arrangements are by Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury. To send condolences to the family, visit HollowayFH.com. Arrangements in West Virginia are by Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home. To send condolences, visit EacklesSpencerFuneralHome.com. 

Mrs. Blanche Brawner Slaughter Nelson Class 1944
As originally published on Tuesday, August 10, 2010.

     Mrs. Celeste Evelyn Hildebrand, 95, of Middletown, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Vindobona Nursing Home in Braddock Heights. She was the wife of Luther Harold "Jack" Hildebrand, who died Sept. 20, 1972.
     Born Sept. 13, 1914, near Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late Roy Eugene and Ruth Evelyn Pfeifer Everhart.
She was employed with Woolco Department Store in Frederick for many years. Mrs. Hildebrand was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Burkitts-ville; had served on the church council; was treasurer of the Sunday school; and had served as treasurer of the Gleaner's Class of the Sunday school. She was the leader of the Petersville 4-H club for 25 years and was a former member of the Jefferson Grange.
     She was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1933. She also cared for the elderly for many years.
She is survived by one daughter, Lois E. Shank and husband, Donald, of Middletown; two grandsons, Jerry E. Shank and wife, Teresa, of Monrovia, and Ronald E. Shank and wife, Jennifer, of Middletown; seven great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Katie, Janelle, Brooke, Taylor, Tara and Chase; and two sisters, Cleta Ahalt of Middletown and Jean Axline of Middletown.
     The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Burkittsville. There will also be a viewing one hour prior to the church service Monday. The Rev. Kimberly Nunberg will officiate.
     Interment will be made in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown.

     Mrs. Dana Michelle (Moore) Hawes, 42, of Brunswick, died Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dana remained courageous and held a positive outlook throughout her eight years with breast cancer.
     She is survived by her husband of 15 years, George F. Hawes III; and her daughters, Kendra P. and Kaitlin C. Hawes, whom she cherished. She loved to watch them dance and swim.
 Dana was born July 26, 1967, in Frederick, the daughter of Dennis Eugene and Gloria Hines Moore of Brunswick.
      She was a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethren. Dana retired in 2009 after 24 years of service with USAMRMC at Fort Detrick. Dana was a graduate of Brunswick High School, Class of 1985. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a sports enthusiast and a fan of the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Redskins. Dana was an avid bowler on teams at Fort Detrick.
     Surviving in addition to her husband, daughters and parents are two sisters, Dawn Petruzzello and husband, Steve, of Frederick, and Danielle Clary and husband, George "Bubba" Clary, of Brunswick; and mother and father-in-law, Hypatia G. and George F. Hawes Jr. of Lovettsville, Va. She was the aunt of Erika Clary, Andrew Clary and Alaina Petruzzello, who she enjoyed spending time with and was like a second mother to. Dana loved her dogs, Tug and Ripken, and her cat, Durango. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ruth and Gorman Hines; and paternal grandparents, Fred Moore and Anna Lee (Moore) Kidwiler.
     The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Brownsville Church of the Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Road, Brownsville, with the Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment in Lovettsville Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen, MD affiliate, 200 E. Joppa Road, Suite 407, Towson, MD 21286 or Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Co., 200 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716.

       Mrs. Emma Copeland Axline, 88, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010. She was the wife of the late Warren Axline, who passed away in 1998.
Born July 21, 1921, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Rose Copeland Barton and James Copeland.
      She was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1938, and a graduate of Strayer Business College in Washington.
 She worked for 21 years for the federal government and retired in 1982 from the National Bureau of Standards in Gaithersburg.
     Emma was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved shopping, traveling, cruising and visiting with family at their vacation home in Florida.
     She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Brunswick.
Emma was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Frederick Chapter 79, Daughters of the Nile Re Temple 118 in Cumberland, American Legion Auxiliary 96 in Brunswick, Order of the Eagles 1136 in Brunswick, Women of the Moose 660 in Brunswick and the Ladies Auxiliary VFW 10421 in Brunswick.
     She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Bolen and husband, Jack, of Rosemont; two grandchildren, Brian Bolen and wife, Karen, and Leslie Gum and husband, Jason; a great-granddaughter, Lauren Bolen; and a great-grandson, Landon Gum. She will also be remembered by her special friends, Jane Ramey, Wanda Zombro, Blondena Good, Marilyn Barnhouse, Mildred Miller and Ursula Schneider. Emma enjoyed meeting friends for breakfast almost daily.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, at Stauffer Funeral Home in Brunswick with Pastor Noni Sigler officiating.
     Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.

     Frances "Tannie" Louise Lucas, 88, of Brunswick, died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center, Frederick.
She was born Nov. 24, 1921, in Washington County, and was the daughter of the late Clagglett Thompson and Grace Barger Thompson.
     She was a retired seamstress with H.L. Hartz at Brunswick.
She was a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethren, Roundhouse Eight Square Dancing Club and enjoyed camping in Stanley, Va.
     She is survived by one son, Ray Lucas Jr. and wife, Linda, of Frederick; one sister, Libby Brust, of Rohrersville, Md.; two brothers, Raymond Thompson and Jesse Thompson, both of Brunswick; two granddaughters, Angela McCormick and husband, Dave, of Knoxville, and Lesley Quesada and husband, Bernie, of Waynesboro, Pa.; five great grandchildren, Caitlin, Conor, Joseph, Sam and Clementine.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray E. Lucas Sr., and a sister, Betty Jane Cooper.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 8, at the Brownsville Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Brownsville Heights Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bernie Quesada, Dave McCormick, Charlie Smith, Claggie Thompson, Joey Thompson, Dale Jones and William Jones.
     The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. For the convenience of friends and family, the funeral home will be open Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.

     George David Arnold, 86, of Frederick, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Vindobona Nursing Home, Braddock Heights. He was the husband of Regina Zecher Arnold. They were married Dec. 28, 1946, and celebrated 63 years of marriage.
     Born Aug. 15, 1923, in Knoxville, he was the son of the late David J. and Clara Wiles Arnold. He was a 1940 graduate of Brunswick High School and attended Strayer Business College. Mr. Arnold farmed in the Brunswick and Jefferson areas for many years and was a past director of the Brunswick Co-Op. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Burkittsville.
     Surviving in addition to his wife are four sons, David F. Arnold of Mount Airy and Kathleen Arnold, Michael Z. Arnold of Frederick, Richard L. Arnold and Sally of Middletown, and Robert E. Arnold and Kimberly of Myersville; grandchildren, Aaron D. Arnold and Kristin, Regina McClellan and Darnel, Sara A. Arnold and Justin R. Arnold; and great-grandchildren, Brenden G. Arnold, Colin D. Arnold and Lana N. McClellan.
     He was predeceased by a grandson, Harry L. Arnold, on Oct. 11, 1999.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, from the funeral home. The Rev. Kimberly Nunberg will officiate. Interment will be made in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown.
     Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Church, Burkittsville, MD 21718.

Born 12/25/1925 - Deceased 4/19/2007

     Mr. Thomas F. Waters, 62, passed into eternal life at home on Sunday, May 9, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He was the husband of 30 years to Karen Musial Waters. Born on Sept. 26, 1947, he was the son of the late Floyd K. Waters and Dora Viola Waters.
     He was a graduate of Brunswick High School in 1965 and a graduate of Hagerstown Business College. Because of an immense love of dance, Tom started his own dance studio, Tom's Dance Studio in 1959 in Brunswick. He would also teach in Loudoun County, Va., and would later move his studio to Market Street in Frederick. The studio, which later became Artistic Dance Centre, would be an icon for 50 years in Frederick County.
     After Tom's illness prevented him from personally teaching in 2006, Lauren Waters, his daughter, would become director of Artistic Dance Centre and keep the legacy alive with the help of her brother, Nathan Waters. Countless students have passed through the doors of the studio and many thought of Tom as their "second dad," their "mentor," their "friend." Although tap was Tom's first love, his well-rounded program of all disciplines of dance would provide many students the chance to go on professionally in careers in New York City, cruise lines and theater. The studio's dance company, The Dance Contraption, won top awards at the Dance Masters Convention in 1983 in Los Angeles, including choreography and costuming awards for Tom. Artistic Dance Centre will close at the end of the dance season in July with many memories and well wishes for those who touched the lives of the Waters family.
     A celebration of Tom's life will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the Weinberg Center. A full-length documentary chronicling Tom's life and the impact that he has had on the Frederick County Arts community will be shown. Proceeds from the gala evening will fund a scholarship in Tom's name.
     Surviving in addition to his wife is his son, Nathan Waters of Frederick; his daughter, Lauren Waters of Frederick; and his precious granddaughter, Haley Kelley-Waters. He is also survived by two sisters, June Alger and husband, Jack, of Brunswick, and Susan Alexander and husband, Ron, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Sharon Musial Coddington of Louisville, Ky.; niece, Holly Delauter and husband, Joe, of Thurmont; nephews, Kenny Alger and wife, Terry, of Brunswick, and Corey S. Stup of Louisville, Ky.; and grand-nephews, Brad Alger and wife, Stephanie, of Columbia, Andy Alger of Brunswick and Kaleb Welch of Thurmont; and mother-in-law, Ann Musial McElfish of Frederick. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd K. Waters, in 1990, and his mother, Dora Viola Waters, in 2007.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, at Keeney and Basford PA Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 13, at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 116 E. Second St., Frederick, with Deacon John L. Manley officiating and the Rev. Clark Carr co-officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery between Third, Fourth and East streets. Weather permitting, a procession on foot will follow the funeral to the gravesite, for those who are able.

     Preston Tarleton, 23, of Rosemont, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010.
Born July 8, 1986, in Leesburg, Va., he was the son of Mark and Hypatia Tarleton of Rosemont.
     Preston was a member of St. Francis of Assisi/St. Mary's Catholic Church.
He was a 2004 graduate of Brunswick High School and a 2008 graduate of Shenandoah College with a degree in business administration. He was employed at TNT Service Group.
     Preston played Little League baseball in Brunswick, MARVA Babe Ruth, four years on Brunswick High School's varsity team and four years at Shenandoah College.
     He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed crabbing. He also loved going to concerts and being around his family and his friends.
     In addition to his loving parents, Mark and Hypatia, he is survived by his two sisters, Megan Tarleton of Rosemont and Heather Osman and husband, Mike, of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; a nephew, Chase Osman; paternal grandparents, Francis D. Tarleton Sr. and Doris M. Tarleton; maternal grandparents, Richard P. Mullen and Nancy G. Mullen; his uncles, Don Tarleton and wife, Dolores, James Tarleton and wife, Theresa, Rick Tarleton and fianc?e, Monica, and Richard Mullen Jr. and wife, Nevella; and an aunt, Tracey Kelvington and husband, David. He will also be remembered by all of his cousins and his special friends.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 3, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. A celebration of Preston's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Holy Family Catholic Community, 732 Burkittsville Road, Middletown. The Rev. Lawrence Gesy will officiate.
     Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Petersville.

     Mrs. Frances A. Cover, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Washington County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank C. Cover Jr. and the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Shewbridge.
     A longtime resident of Brunswick, Mrs. Cover resided in Washington County with her special granddaughter, Jacqueline Ellis and her husband, Chris, and their children, Helena and Kristen. Prior to that, Mrs. Cover lived with her daughter, Sue Ann Yingling, and her family near Rosemont for 15 years.
     Mrs. Cover was a member of First United Methodist Church in Brunswick and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her son, Frank C. Cover III of Feagaville; her daughter, Sue Ann Yingling and husband, William, of Leonardtown; six grandchildren, Jacqueline Ellis, David Yingling, F. Clinton Cover IV, Michael Cover, Virginia Cover Glidewell and Curtis Cover; and many great-grandchildren.
     In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother, James C. Shewbridge; and a grandson, W. Allen Yingling Jr.
     A graveside service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 23, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Rev. Timothy S. May Sr. will officiate. Those wishing to attend should assemble by 10:15 a.m. near the FSK Chapel at the cemetery.

     Mr. Robert E. McIntosh, 76, of Frederick, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He was the husband of Mary McIntosh of Frederick.
      Born Jan. 8, 1934, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Edward R. and Pauline S. McIntosh. Bob grew up in Brunswick and entered the U.S. Army shortly after high school. After his military service, he worked as a computer specialist for many years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 371, AMVETS Post 2, American Legion FSK Post 11 and was a Freemason. He and Mary enjoyed their summertime vacation house in River Bend Park and he loved the water and boating.
     Surviving in addition to his loving wife are four children, Diane Whitmore, Karen Hoffman and husband, David, Sandy Stapleton and husband, Tim, and Kenny McIntosh and wife, Holly; sisters, Rebecca Welch and Jackie Ebersole and husband, Claire; brother David McIntosh and wife, Carol; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
     Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 1, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, at the Chapel Mausoleum of Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 U.S. 15 N., Frederick, where funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Floral tributes are welcome or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
     Arrangements are with Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot Cody, P.A., Frederick.

     Mr. William Albert Mullen passed away Saturday March 20, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Frederica Mullen; father of Christine Zitzow, Cathleen Michaloski, William P. Mullen, Mary Tiermey Cauceglia, and John Mullen; and grandfather to eight grandchildren, Kimberley, Claire, Sara, Julia, Christopher, Joseph, Trish and Katie. He was the second of four sons born to Edward and Ethel Mullen of Brunswick, and is survived by his brother, Richard.
      William was a veteran of World War II, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland (1950) before relocating to Philadelphia where he had a long and successful career in the railroad industry and ended his career as a noted expert trial witness for railroad accidents.
     A memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 26, at Our Mother of Good Counsel, Bryn Mawr, Pa. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at Beaumont at Bryn Mawr Retirement Community. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Purple Heart Foundation.

Mrs. Elaine Mae Koogle (Bowers)  Class of 1939
As originally published on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Elaine Mae Bowers, 88, of Frederick, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Richmond, Va. She and her late husband, Richard Clay Bowers, were married almost 65 years.
     Born March 7, 1922, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Paul William Koogle and Viola Greene Koogle. Mrs. Bowers was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick.
She was a 1939 graduate of Brunswick High School and attended nursing school at Sibley Hospital in Washington. However, before graduation, she married a young Army officer and they moved to Camp Lee, Va. When her husband went to serve his country in Europe, Mrs. Bowers moved back to Brunswick and was a nurse at Dr. Schnauffer's clinic in Brunswick.
     Mrs. Bowers worked for State Farm Insurance in the Frederick regional office and retired in 1984 to enjoy her family, traveling and dining out.
Surviving Mrs. Bowers are her son, Richard C. Bowers Jr. and wife, Vicki Effland Bowers, of Chester, Va.; three grandchildren, Sandra Wood, Sarah Bowers and Matthew James Bowman; and two great-grandchildren, Celia Wood and Trinity Bowman. She will also be remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bowers was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Lane Jordan.
     The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Funeral services will be held in the Mount Olivet Mausoleum Chapel at 11 a.m. Monday, March 15. Entombment will follow.

     Clifford William Thompson, 77, of Marco Island, Fla., and Knoxville, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Rose Marie Thompson for 58 years. Born March 6, 1932, in Loudoun County, Va., he was the son of the late Alfred and Arbutus Waters Thompson.
     Clifford was employed by the CSX Railroad as a car foreman retiring in 1990.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1582 in Brunswick and the BPO Elks Lodge 684 in Frederick.
     He is survived by two loving children, Deborah and husband, Richard Gross, of Hagerstown, and Keith Wayne and wife, Kathy Thompson, of Knoxville; grandchildren, James Thompson and wife, Kaya, of Hedgesville, W.Va., Jason Thompson of Hancock, James Lapole of Boonsboro, Elizabeth Lapole and Michael Gardner of Hagerstown, Alexis Heming of Knoxville, Victoria Berry and husband, Carl, of Fredericksburg, Va., Nikki Chauvin and husband, Mark, of Baltimore; great-grandchildren, Colby Gardner, CJ Berry and Olivia Chauvin.
     He is also survived by three sisters, Elsie Wood of Rosemont, Virginia Fry of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Lorraine Ambrose and husband, Ralph, of Brunswick; and sister-in-law, Patsy Thompson of Frederick. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Thompson. 
     He is survived by a special sister and brother-in-law, Betty Ann and Paul Muncy of Mertzon, Texas; and childhood friends, Albert Porter and Herman Deener; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at Brownsville Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Alan M. Smith officiating.

     Mr. Floyd Calvin Wickham, 88, of Jefferson, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Vindobona Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Married July 26, 1952, he was the husband of Betty Lee Myers Wickham. Born Aug. 6, 1921, in Knoxville, he was the son of the late Harry F. Wickham and Mable M. Gant Wickham.
      Mr. Wickham graduated from Brunswick High School in 1939. He was a lifelong prominent dairy farmer in Jefferson. He was a co-owner of Jefferson Quality Eggs. He loved to dance and had a great love for horses. Floyd was a life member of the Petersville Luther Chapel and served on the church council, a charter member of the Petersville Ruritan Club, Farmers Club and Silver Bit Riding Club. Mr. Wickham was a former board of directors member of the Bank of Brunswick and a former board of directors member of the Brunswick Co-op. He was also a member of the Frederick County Farm Bureau, a member of the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, Frederick Elks Lodge 684 and a member of the Brunswick Moose Lodge 1582.
      In addition to his wife, Mr. Wickham is survived by daughters, Linda F. Morris and her husband, LeRoy, of Jefferson, and Brenda K. Cunningham and her husband, David, of Jacksonville, Ala.; grandchildren, Todd Cunningham and Tyler Cunningham of Jacksonville, Ala.; nieces and nephews, Marlene Riggan of Braddock Heights, Beverly True of Thurmont, Audie Murphy of Myersville and Daryl Murphy of Adamstown; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
      In addition to his parents, Mr. Wickham was preceded in death by daughters, Vicki Lee Wickham and Cinda May Mossburg; brother, Paul E. Wickham; and sister, M. Pauline Kifer; sister-in-law, Marie Wickham Stonesifer; and brother-in-law, David D. Kifer.
     Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the Funeral Home, with the Rev. Muriel Heichler officiating. Interment will be in St. Mark's Cemetery in Petersville. Serving as pallbearers will be Kenny Bowers, Kenny Eagle, Daryl Murphy, Denny Shafer, Luther Souers and John Wenner.

  Mr. Norman Willard Gaither, 95, of Brunswick, died on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at Washington County Hospital,   Hagerstown. He was the husband of the late Helen E. Gaither.
      Born Sept. 17, 1914, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Paul and Mamie Barger Gaither.
He was an avid baseball fan and was a former semipro pitcher. He enjoyed fishing. He was retired from the B & O Railroad where he worked as a conductor. He was a Deacon Emeritus of the First Baptist Church of Brunswick, a Mason, the former Worthy Grand Patron of the Maryland State Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the American Legion and the Elks. He served in the U. S. Army and was a D Day veteran of WWII.
      Surviving is his daughter, Barbara Desiderio and husband, George, of Falls Church, Va.; brother, Paul Delphy Gaither of Brunswick; two sisters, Pauline Leach of Silver Spring and Doris Cannon of Frederick; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
      Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 17, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. The Reverend Mark Edward will officiate. Entombment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.

Mr. James W. Hoopengardner Jr., 61, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at home.
     Born Nov. 7, 1948, in Frederick, he was the son of the late James W. and Marjorie Cooper Hoopengardner of Brunswick.
He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors. Jim was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family.
     Mr. Hoopengardner was employed by Frederick Brick Works for 14 years before he retired.
He is survived by two daughters, Jamie Garrison of Frederick and Holly Hoopengardner of Prince George's County.
     In addition, he is survived by two brothers and three sisters who will miss him dearly, Thomas E. Hoopengardner and wife, Christine, of Frederick, Paul L. Hoopengardner Sr. and wife, Tina, of Brunswick, Doris Harding and husband, Arthur, of Brunswick, and Robin Fowler and Teresa Ahalt, both of Frederick.
     He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephew.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert L. Hoopengardner; and one nephew, Thomas E. Hoopengardner Jr.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 Maple Ave., Brunswick. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at the funeral home, with Pastor George G. Earle and the Rev. Noni Sigler officiating.
     Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
Pallbearers will be Arthur L. Harding, Thomas E. Hoopengardner, Paul L. Hoopengardner Sr., Paul L. Hoopengardner Jr., George E. Hoopengardner and Richard Lancaster.

Norris 'Danny' Carter Jr. Class 1981
As originally published on Saturday, January 16, 2010.

Mr. Norris "Danny" Carter Jr., 47, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. He was the husband of Lettie Carter.
     Born Jan. 8, 1963, in Frederick, he was the son of Helen Smith Carter of Point of Rocks and the late Norris B. Carter Sr.
Danny was an active member of Faith Assembly Church of God.
     He was formerly employed with Canon as an electronic technician.
He loved being around his family and he always had a big smile on his face.
     In addition to his wife and his mother, he is survived by his two daughters, Krista Carter and Myrissa Carter, both of Brunswick; his stepmother, Cindy Carter of Adamstown; and maternal grandparents, Melvin and Kathleen Avancini. He will also be remembered by his numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and all of his special friends.
     He was preceded in death by a sister, Jennifer Maria-Adel Carter; and his paternal grandparents, Norris and Edna Carter.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Heffler officiating.
     Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Mr. Clayton Eugene "Jake" Hagan Class 1959
As originally published on Thursday, January 21, 2010.

Clayton Eugene "Jake" Hagan, 70, of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Golden Living Center, Frederick.
     He was born July 3, 1939, in Gapland, and was the son of the late Howard Luther Hagan and Mary Josephine Hawes Hagan.
He was a retired painter with the federal government at Dulles Airport, former deputy sheriff for Frederick County and a security guard for Bill Boone and Tim May.
     He was a member of the Brunswick Ambulance Co.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bonnie Hagan, at home; three daughters, Lori Baker, Mary Sines and husband, David, all of Brunswick, and Janice Carter and husband, J.R., of North Carolina; one brother, Gerald Hagan of Brunswick; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin Boyce.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick, with Pastor Tim May officiating.
     Memorial donations may be made to the Brunswick Ambulance Co., 200 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716.
Arrangements are by John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick

Mrs. JoAnn Virginia Calhoun (Campbell) Class 1955
As originally published on Wednesday, January 13, 2010.

Mrs. JoAnn Virginia Campbell, 72, of Frederick, died at home Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. She was the wife of the late Joseph Lee Campbell, who died in 1997.
     Born Sept. 4, 1937, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Vincent and Emma V. Danner Calhoun.She enjoyed dancing, traveling, reading, classic movies and sewing. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. 
She was a member of Brunswick Moose Lodge Chapter 660 and the Grace Episcopal Church, Brunswick.
     Surviving are two daughters, Robin Lee Campbell-Krouse and husband, Ernest Steven, of Frederick, and Mary Ann (Campbell) Jonke and husband, David Courtney, of Frederick; two grandchildren, Cydnie JoAnn Krouse and Madison Olivia Jonke, both of Frederick; and a first cousin, Joyce Weddle and husband, Ronnie, of West Virginia. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her, Bessie B. and Samuel A. Danner.
     The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.

Mr. Kenneth G. "Barney" Barnhouse Class 1966
As originally published on Friday, January 8, 2010.

Mr. Kenneth G. "Barney" Barnhouse, 62, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     Mr. Barnhouse was the son of the late Lucille V. Garrott and Harry E. Barnhouse. 
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia Jane; and his daughter, Sarah Barnhouse DiSandro.
     He went to sleep with a smile and woke up with a smile. In his words, he "had a great time." To family and friends: Enjoy life.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, for close friends and family.

Mrs. Carla Whittington (Clipp) Class 1960
As originally published on Wednesday, December 23, 2009.

Carla Clipp, 68, of Frederick, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     She was born Aug. 19, 1941, in Brunswick, and was the daughter of the late Carl Edward Whittington and Lillian Brown Whittington.
She was a retired bank teller with the Damascus Community Bank and a retired clerk with the B&O Railroad in Brunswick.
     She is survived by one daughter, Terri Cooper and husband, Jason, of Knoxville; one son, Jerry Clipp and wife, Christine, of Worland, Wyo.; one sister, Tanya Pascone of Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers, Marty Whittington of Greencastle, Pa., and Michael "J" Whittington of Lexington, Ky.; and seven grandchildren, S.T. and Dalton Cooper, and Gary, Krysta, Haley, Cassidy and Branden Clipp.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Thomas Clipp Sr.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Frederick.
Bishop Steve Duke will officiate.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, and two hours prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Olivia E. Cost (Ryan) Class 1929
As originally published on Friday, November 13, 2009.

Mrs. Olivia E. Ryan went home to be with her Savior on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.
     Born June 9, 1912, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice Cost. She was the wife of the late Patrick Ryan.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Carroll and Grafton Cost, and sister, Dorothy Jane Cost, all of Frederick.
     Olivia was a pediatric nurse at Frederick Memorial Hospital for many years where she retired. She loved children so much. Olivia "lived to give" to anybody she came in touch with. She loved her family to the highest degree, as well as her blessed God. Her love was good and her heart was pure. If you knew her, you loved her.
     She will be missed by her children, Patsy Pinholster and husband, Jack, of Georgia, Ted Ryan and wife, Sandy, of California; Julie Chismar and husband, Doug, of Florida, and Dickie Ryan and wife, Sherry, of Frederick. Her six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren will miss her with all their hearts.
     She was a member of Transfiguration Church in Braddock Heights, where she lived for many years, and had many loving friends.
There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Nov. 21, at Boonsboro Cemetery, Main Street and Cemetery Lane.

Miss Pauline Taylor  Class 1938
As originally published on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.

Pauline Taylor, 88, of Frederick, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at her residence.
     She was born May 8, 1921, in Brunswick, and was the daughter of the late George Taylor and Ora Moore Taylor.
She was a retired school bus driver with the Frederick County Public Schools. She was of the Church of God faith. She was the last of her immediate family.
     Living are two great-nieces, Gail L. Taylor Miller and Patti Zientek; and one great-nephew, Paul L. Taylor Jr.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Doe and Louise; three brothers, Stanley, Palmer and Beanie; and two nephews, Paul and Kenneth.
     Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Samples Manor Cemetery at Samples Manor, Md

Mrs. Wanda Linton (Rife) Class 1980
Originally published in the Frederick News-Post on Thursday, April 23, 2009.

Mrs. Wanda C. Rife, 46, of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at Kline Hospice House. She was the wife of Raymond Rife III.
     Born May 3, 1962, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Janice Linton of Knoxville and her husband, the late Kenneth Linton, and her stepfather, Richard Stocks of Brunswick.
She was employed with AOPA in Frederick and a part-time employee at the Moose Lodge in Brunswick.
     She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Moose Lodge, the Eagles and the American Legion, all in Brunswick.
She enjoyed playing the banjo, her koi fish pond, her bonsai trees and collecting snow globes.
     She is also survived by her two boys, Raymond Rife IV and Russell Rife, both of Brunswick; two brothers, Dale Stocks and John Funk; and two sisters, Pamela Dixon and Gale Jackson. She will also be remembered by her numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and all of her special friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. The family will be present to receive friends one hour prior to service time.
     Interment will be private.

Mrs. Frances Spickler (Meem) Class 1930
As originally published on Saturday, October 31, 2009.

Mrs. Frances "Fannie" S. Meem, 95, of Dickerson, passed away at Kline Hospice House on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. She was born March 7, 1914, in Weverton, to Harry P. and Ruth G. Spickler.
     She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry C. Meem Jr.; a sister, Louise S. Kern; a brother, William P. Spickler; and recently by her daughter-in-law, Margaret R. Meem.
Surviving are two sons, Harry C. Meem III of Richmond, Va., and Ross L. Meem and wife, Teresa, of Dickerson; a granddaughter, Lael M. Scott and husband, Bert, of New Windsor; a great-grandson, Thomas L. Scott; and stepgrandchildren, Rick, Jerry and Rhonda.
     Frances attended school in Brunswick and graduated from Shepherd College in 1935. She taught elementary school in Montgomery County at Dickerson and Germantown. She was a life member of the Chevy Chase Chapter of the DAR, a member of the Shepherd University Alumni Association, KKI Sorority and the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association. Frances was a charter member and held several offices of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department.
     For many years, she served as music director at the Dickerson Methodist Church and enjoyed flowers, playing the piano and watching the trains pass her home in Dickerson.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road (Md. 109), Barnesville; HiltonFH.com.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Dickerson Methodist Church, 20341 Dickerson Church Road, Dickerson.
Interment will follow in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.

Mr. Charles Mumaw Class 1941

As originally published on Thursday, October 15, 2009.

     Mr. Charles Mumaw, 85, of Frederick, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy. He was the husband of Frances Schultz Mumaw.
Born June 6, 1924, in Weverton, he was the son of Alpha C. and Alice Coulter Mumaw.
     Mr. Mumaw was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He was a career federal employee with 33 years of service, beginning as apprentice machinist at the Navy Yard, Washington, becoming a tool and diemaker, an inspector at Fort Detrick and retired from the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, as quality assurance manager.
     He was a private pilot; Civil Air Patrol flight officer; Commander of Coast Guard Auxiliary; member of Masonic Lodge 58, 32nd degree Mason Scottist Rite, Baltimore; member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees; member of AARP; member of American Legion Post 0011 and life member of VFW Post 3285.
     He enjoyed his grandchildren, flying, sports, hunting, fishing, boating, traveling in an RV and using his handyman skills. He was a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethren and then member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren for many years.
     He is survived by four children, Patsy Sirasky and husband, Neil, of Perry Hall, Charles E. Mumaw Jr. and wife, Linda, of Hampstead, N.C., Janice Crabbs and husband, Marty, of Frederick, and Gregory Mumaw and wife, Jodene, of Smithsburg; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Anna Bonam of Canton, Ohio; and a brother, Luther Mumaw of Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, Jewell Irby Mumaw; and a brother, Norman Mumaw.

Mrs. Elizabeth Moler (Wheeler) Class 1931

As originally published on Thursday, October 15, 2009.

Elizabeth Moler Wheeler, 96, of Brunswick, passed away on Oct. 13, 2009 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born on May 5, 1913, she was the daughter of Frederick Shipley and Pearl Shewbridge Moler, and the last of her immediate family.
      Graduating from Brunswick High School in 1931, she later married Elmer F. Painter, now deceased, and became the mother of one son, Dale S. Painter, who predeceased her in 1995. She married a second time to Howard F. Wheeler, who was also deceased in 1998.
     Elizabeth took great pride in taking care of the home place on A Street. She also had a talent for art and rug making, and felt crossword puzzles increased her knowledge. She loved her self-proclaimed title of "Queen Elizabeth" and enjoyed having visits with everyone. Many of her younger years were spent taking care of nieces and nephews.
     Fondly known as "Aunt Liz," she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews of her deceased siblings, Ewell (Jack) Moler, Madeline Virts, Howard (Chum) Moler, Maxine Zimmerman and J. Frederick (Bumps) Moler; special nieces and nephews, Duane and Lee Smith, Nancy Virts, Regina Bayne, Marcella and Dick Boone, Bonny and John Wenner, and Mark and Emily Moler and their families, who found numerous ways to honor her and enjoy her sense of humor. These include Ritchie, Bryan and Michael Veverka, with whom she resided during her last several years; and special memories shared by Mary Gayle Domer and children, Coady, Abigayle and Matthew Domer and family, Nikki, Lee and Ryan; Mindy, Tim, Christine and Courtney Niles; Teri, Heather and Ashley Alva; Susan, Donn, Matthew and Katy Miller; Chris, Jim, Daniel and Joshua Chevalier; Lynne, Barry, Philip and Dorothy Muirhead; Debbie, Danny, Daniel, Jeffrey and Andrew Crabb; Amy and Steve Dinges; and Danny and Jennifer Wenner.
     Her survivors include her granddaughter, Karon Voyles Patsch of Rowlett, Texas; and two great-granddaughters, Layson White and Caden Voyles, also of Texas; and a stepdaughter, Shirley Utterback.
Elizabeth was predeceased by stepsons, Jack and Gene Wheeler; and nephews, Arlette Zimmerman and Noel Virts; and by Gary Virts, who was her guide and comfort whenever she needed him. Through her 96 years, Elizabeth felt she was the "jolly one" of the family and will be greatly missed.
     A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Stauffer Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Chevalier officiating.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Honorary pallbearers are Lee Smith, Tony Wheeler, Mark Moler and Dick Boone. Pallbearers will be Donn Miller, Matthew Domer, Bryan Veverka, Michael Veverka, Barry Muirhead and Jeffrey Crabb.

Mr. David Keith Sparrow Class 1978
As originally published on Sunday, October 11, 2009.

Mr. David Keith Sparrow, 49, of Brunswick, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at Winchester Medical Center in Virginia.
     Keith was the beloved son of the Rev. David and Mrs. Gladys Sparrow; brother of the Rev. Dr. Cassandra Sparrow; loving father of LaCheyna "C.C." Sparrow, and David Keith Sparrow II;, and grandfather of Christa Natalia. He is also survived by Terry Sparrow; and a host of other family and friends.
     Born March 20, 1960, in Franklin, Va., Keith graduated from Brunswick High School, class of 1978. He enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly thereafter and was honorably discharged in 1981. After his military service, he found his life's passion in real estate, world travel, jazz music, fishing, auto racing and sports cars.
          At Keith's request, there will be no viewing; interment will be private. 
     A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Maranatha Community Church of God, 123 Byte Drive, Frederick.
          Floral tributes are welcome and may be delivered to Resthaven Memorial Gardens prior to 10 a.m. Thursday.
     Arrangements are by Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot Cody, P.A., Frederick.

 James "Jerry" Russell Pearrell Jr. Class 1946

     James "Jerry" Russell Pearrell Jr., 80, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     He was born July 4, 1929, in Knoxville, and was the son of the late James R. Pearrell Sr. and Edith Wisner Pearrell.
      He was the retired postmaster at the Brunswick post office and worked at the Brunswick Citgo station.
He was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church.
     He also was a member of Brunswick Lions Club, Brunswick Lodge No. 191 A.F. & A.M., Knights of Pythias and the Brunswick Fire Co.
     He is survived by his wife of 59 years, E. Mae Pearrell, at home; one son, Ronald Demory and wife, Dottie, of Frederick; three brothers, Johnny Pearrell of Brunswick, Richard Pearrell and David Pearrell, both of Knoxville; two grandsons, Chris Demory of Arlington, Va., and Wesley Demory of Columbia; two great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Angie Pearrell of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
     He was preceded in death by three sons, David, Larry and Mark Pearrell; one sister, Ernestine Reynolds; and one brother, Owen Baker Pearrell.
     Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with the Rev. Vicky Starnes officiating. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick.
      The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the funeral home. The Masonic Lodge will hold a memorial service at 7:30 p.m.

Mrs. Theresa A. Thompson (Sheppard)  Class 1939
As originally published on Tuesday, September 29, 2009.

     Theresa A. Sheppard, 87, on the morning of Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, left her earthly dwelling and took up residence in her mansion prepared for her by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her eternity of peace, rest and bliss has begun.
     Theresa was born on Aug. 19, 1922, to Melvin and Virginia Hull Thompson. She was married to the late Orbie S. Sheppard. After graduation from Brunswick High School in 1939, she worked at National Savings and Trust in Washington. She worked for a time at the bank in Brunswick, the YMCA, White's grocery store and the Potomac Furniture Co. Her most cherished job was that of secretary to the First Baptist Church in Brunswick. She worked there for 18 years until her retirement in 2006 at the age of 84.
     Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Susie Fravel, Irene Harper and Helen Eshbaugh, as well as her brother, "Bud" Thompson. She is survived by one sister, Betty Grove.
Also surviving are her sons, Larry and his wife, Sandra, of Burkittsville, and Gary and his wife, Karen, of Bronson, Mich. She has left behind two grandchildren, Stephanie Sheppard Halling and husband, Chris, of Burkittsville, and Kimberly Sheppard Southern of Battlefield, Mich. In addition, she has five great-grandchildren. They are Dalton, Madison, Wyatt, Tanner and Cole. She will be missed by special nieces, Pat Eshbaugh and Joann Keller as well as many other nieces, nephews and dear friends.
     The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at the funeral home with interment at Lovettsville Union Cemetery with Pastor Mark Edwards officiating

Mrs. Joan "Billie" Stine (Long) Class 1952
As originally published on Sunday, September 27, 2009.

Joan Elaine "Billie" Stine Long, 75, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at her residence.
     She was born Aug. 24, 1934, in Brunswick and was the daughter of the late William E. Stine and Dorothy Donovan Stine. She was a retired drug abuse administrator with the Maryland State Health Department. She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Brunswick. She was graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1952. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Berkeley Springs, W.Va., and Women of the Moose Chapter 660 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 1136, both of Brunswick.
      She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Franklin P. Long Sr., at home; two sons, Michael Welty of Philadelphia, Pa., and Joseph Welty of Charlotte, N.C.; two grandchildren, Billie Joan Welty and Jesse Muse Welty; and a cousin, Marylu LaPole Manning of Baltimore.
     Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with Pastor Noni Sigler officiating. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Middletown.
      The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Diane Cannon (Wagner)  Class 1958
As originally published on Saturday, September 19, 2009.

Mrs. Diane Cannon Wagner, 69, of Leesburg , Va. , died on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at her home surrounded by loved ones.    
     She was born Saturday, July 13, 1940, in Brunswick . She was a daughter of the late Charles Cannon and the late Mildred Brown Cannon.
 Mrs. Wagner was a graduate of Brunswick High School in 1958. She retired form C&P Telephone Company in 1992 after 35 years. She was a member of Purcellville Baptist Church .
     She is survived by her husband of 47 years, George A. "Buddy" Wagner.
Also surviving is her son, Mr. George A. "J.R." Wagner and daughter-in-law, Tammy, of Leesburg; her brother, Charles Cannon and Frances of Lovettsville, Va.; sisters, Rita and Joe Anderson of Frederick and Lorraine and Walter Morries of Baltimore; two grandchildren, Jay Allen Wagner and April L. Stanley; and five great-grandchildren.
     The family will receive friends from 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, Va.
 Graveside services and interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Va., with Dr. David Janney officiating.
     Those who wish to attend, should meet at 2 p.m. at the funeral home and process to the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Evercare Hospice & Palliative Care, 8245 Boone Blvd., Suite 401 , Vienna , VA 22182 ; or to Purcellville Baptist Church , 601 Yaxley Drive , Purcellville , Va.

Ms. Theresa Mahilda Doris Phillips (Reynolds) Class 1934
As originally published on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Theresa Mahilda Doris Reynolds, 94, of Brunswick , passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at Northampton Manor Health Care Center in Frederick .

      Born in Brunswick , Sept. 3, 1915, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Ruby E. Simons Phillips.
Theresa was the oldest charter member of the Faith Baptist Church and the last of her immediate family. She lived a long and happy life by surrounding herself with the love of her family and many friends.
     She is survived by three children, Raymond B. Reynolds and wife, Pat, of Alexandria, Va., Sue A. Kubat and husband, Bill, of Knoxville and Jerry M. Reynolds of Frederick; six loving grandchildren, Amy Pence of Vienna, Va., Kate White of Alabama, Joel Reynolds of Arkansas, Ryan Reynolds of Hagerstown, Emily Reynolds of Brunswick and Mark Kubat of Baltimore. She is blessed by 11 beautiful great-grandchildren, Charlie and Ben Pence, Brigid White, Rachel, Luke, and Eli Reynolds, Rylee and Rowan Nelson, Hayden and Haley Reynolds and Phoebe Painter-Kubat.
     She was preceded in death by seven sisters, Melva Everhart, Mary Ambrose, Viola Arvin, Daisy Phillips, Thelma Goladay, Dorothy Phillips, and Maxine Langley and one brother, Allen Phillips. She is survived by many of their children, who will miss her very much. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law, Josephine Stair.
     The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19. A funeral service will follow at 12:15 p.m. with Rev. Joel Reynolds officiating at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road , Brunswick .
     Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Park Heights Cemetery , Brunswick , with Rev. Ed Jordan will officiate.

Miss Margaret Crenell Mulkey Class 1942
As originally published on Thursday, September 17, 2009.

     Miss Margaret Crenell Mulkey, 84, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, at Golden Living Health Care Center, Frederick. Born May 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. Mulkey and the late Margaret Geneva Myers.
     A graduate of Brunswick High School , Class of 1942, Miss Mulkey attended Temple Business College . She was employed by the State Department for 12 years. Afterwards she joined the Foreign Service. Her posts included Italy , England , France and Egypt . Her love of England took her back to England for another 12 years while working with the Central Bureau for Visits and Exchanges. Returning to the States, she worked at the National Parks and Conservation and then for the Housing Authority. Margaret then returned to England for another seven years. She loved to travel and visit with her many good friends.
     Miss Mulkey is survived by cousin, Earskon Myers Jr. and his wife, Edna, of Brunswick and their sons, Earskon Myers III (Trey) and Alexander Myers (Blake); cousin, Donald Ray Mulkey of Arlington, Va. and cousin, Wayne Davis of Fountain Inn, S.C.
     All funeral services will be private. Arrangements are by Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home, Frederick . Online condolences may be shared with the family at KeeneyBasford.com

Mr. Samuel Newton Himes Class 1948
As originally published on Sunday, September 13, 2009.

     Mr. Samuel Newton Himes, born Oct. 22, 1930, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009.

     Sam worked at the Washington railroad terminal then the B&O and CSX Railroad in Brunswick as an electrician for 44 years. He served in the U.S. Army with the 2nd Infantry Division, 72nd Tank Battalion, during the Korean War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart.

       He attended Pleasant Valley Baptist Church . He was a life member of the VFW, the American Legion and the NRA.
  He leaves behind a wife of 58 years, Evelyn Reynolds Himes. He is also survived by three children, Samuel Himes Jr. and wife, Kim, of Martinsburg, W.Va., Marty Himes and wife, Earlene, of Knoxville, and Deena Wisner, also of Knoxville; grandchildren, Bruce Himes and wife, Karen, Dan Wisner, Derek Wisner, Dean Wisner, Darby Wisner (all four of the Wisner grandchildren are currently serving in the U.S. Army) and Samuel Himes III; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Williamson of Middletown.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton Clay and Lauretta Himes; a sister, Estella Appleby; and a granddaughter, Michele Himes.
  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave. , Brunswick . Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church , 3346 Gapland Road , Rohrersville. Pastor Wendell McClellan will officiate. Interment will follow in Brownsville Cemetery .

Mrs. Donna Sue Wetnight (Wilson)  Class 1965
As originally published on Saturday, August 22, 2009.

     Donna Sue Wilson, 62, of Knoxville , passed away on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at her residence.
Born April 11, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John Douglas Wetnight and Mary Frances Russell Wetnight.
     She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brunswick.
She was a retired paralegal.
     She is survived by one son, Robert Wilson and wife, Stacey; one grandson, Tyler Wilson, all of Keedeysville; and one aunt, Eleanora Russell of Brunswick . Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road , Brunswick , with the Rev. Mark Edwards officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens , Frederick .
     The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mr. Robert G. "Bob" Foster Sr. Class 1948
As originally published on Friday, August 21, 2009.