Gloria Lerch

Ms. Catherine Virginia Coffman (Smith) Class of 1929
As originally published on Thursday, November 8, 2007.

     Catherine Virginia Coffman Smith age 95 was born to Russell Blaine Coffman and Sara Elizabeth Burke Coffman in Edinburg, Va., on November 23, 1911. She moved with her family to Brunswick, in 1912 and lived in Frederick County until her move to Colorado in 2001. Catherine was in excellent health until a stroke on Sunday, October 21, 2007.
     She graduated from Brunswick High School class of 1929 and from The Frederick Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1932. Catherine married George William Smith II August 1, 1943 and they had two children, George William Smith III, of Thurmont, and Susan Blaine Craig, of Elbert, Colo.
     Catherine worked in the nursing profession from 1932 until retiring in 1974.
During that time, she was employed by Dr. William Schnauffer owner of the Brunswick Private Hospital and Frederick Memorial Hospital, specializing in pediatrics.
     Catherine was always ready for a joke, a good time, and loved adventure. She was an excellent swimmer, ice skater, roller skater and horseman; however, she could never ride a bicycle, which really annoyed her. She parasailed at age 86, swam and rode horses well into age 89.
     She was a Charter member of Order of the Easter Star, Brunswick Chapter 97, Auxiliary of the Citizen Nursing Home, Buckeystown Methodist Church, and Johnsville Senior Citizens Group

Ms. Mary Orndorff (Cummings) Class 1931
As originally published on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Mary Elmira Cummings, of Lovettsville, Va., died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick.
     Born July 14, 1914 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of Daniel David Orndorff and Carrie Carter Orndorff.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick and a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1931.
     Surviving Mary are her two daughters, Donna Cummings of Brunswick, and Patricia Potts and husband, Larry, of Leesburg, Va.; one son, Todd Cummings and wife, Cathy, of Lovettsville, Va.; 13 grandchildren, Debbie Johnson, Vicki Fowler, Kevin Shomaker, Kristi Karle, Kathy Craft, Kendall Shomaker, Carter Potts, Colleen Giardina, Cameron Potts, Kelly van Weezal, Mary Cummings, Sarah Cummings and Tyler Cummings; 24 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
     Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Lee Cummings; one son, Dale Lee Cummings; a daughter, Doris Elaine Shomaker; and two brothers, Jess David Orndorff and Lawrence Langdon Orndorff.
     A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with the Rev. Lee Crosby will officiate.
     Interment will be at Old Brethren Cemetery at Brownsville.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Cummings, Carter Potts, Kevin Shomaker, Kendall Shomaker, Walter Giardina and Ricky Karle.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. For the convenience of friends the funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mr. James Haller Class 1945
As originally published on Monday, October 15, 2007

     James Wendle Haller, 79, of Brunswick, passed away on October 13, 2007, at his home. He was the husband of Beverly Langley Haller for 57 years. Jim was born August 21, 1928, in Brunswick to Margaret "Ruth" Selby Haller and Irving "Jim" McComas Haller. He was a member of St. Francis/St. Mary's Catholic Church.
     Jim retired from the B&O Railroad after 19 years of service. He then worked for the FAA at Dulles International Airport as an electrician and retired in 1988. Jim served in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Iowa. He was a member of the Brunswick Moose, American Legion, and Eagles. Jim always enjoyed the many hunting, fishing, and crabbing trips with his sons, grandsons, nephews and friends.
     In addition to his loving wife, Jim is survived by his sister, Dorothy Vint of Ferndale, and three sons, James D. and his wife, Patti, of New Cumberland, Pa.; Michael "Ed" and his wife, Denise, of Knoxville; and Richard "Dicky" G. of Brunswick. Jim has five grandsons, Jason Wendle of New Cumberland, Pa.; Chad Edward of Knoxville; Jeremy Michael of Dillsburg, Pa.; Ryan James of Knoxville; and Bret Michael of Knoxville. He also has three great-granddaughters, Bailey Ryanne, Winifred Dorothy, Sage Dakota, and one great-grandson, Lako James. Jim is also survived by thirteen nieces and nephews.
     Serving as pallbearers will be the five grandsons and John "Don" Marklin, a dear friend. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick. Friends may visit with family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Father Limmer and Deacon Teixeira will be officiating a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, at St. Francis Catholic Church, First Avenue, Brunswick. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick.

Mr. Carroll (Tony) Webber Class 1964
As originally published on Friday, October 12, 2007.

Carroll Anthony "Tony" Webber, 60, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Barbara Marlene Webber. They were married for 35 years.
     Born December 12, 1946 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John and Mary Webber.
He was a member of St. Mary's and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
     Tony retired after 32 years from the Government, where he worked for the US Park Service as the head of maintenance.
He was a lifetime member of the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department for 41 years where he held every administrative position. He was currently serving as vice president.
     He was also a member of the Eagles in Brunswick. He loved to travel and he has traveled to all 50 states and 17 countries.
In addition to his loving wife, Barbara, he is survived by a son, Todd Webber, of Knoxville, and fiancŽe Kimberly, of Brunswick; a daughter, Amy Cullen and husband Christopher, of Frederick; two grandchildren, Kursten Marlene Cullen and Virginia Dominique Beacht; and a brother, Rhett Webber and wife Rose, of the Philippines. He will also be remembered by all of his other family and friends.
     Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick, where the family will be present to receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The procession will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the funeral home and will travel to the services where a Mass of Christian Burial will start at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Catholic Church Road, Petersville, with Deacon Lawrence Teixeira officiating.
     Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Sam Cullen, Edward Beacht, AJ Smothers, Roy Lipscomb, Richard Massari, Earskon Myers, Dwain Webber and Keith Webber. There will be three honorary pallbearers, Bubby Spence, Freda Leopold and Lyndi 'Damico.

Mrs. Fannie Shrader (Souder) Class of 1931
As originally published on Saturday, September 29, 2007.

     Mrs. Fannie Maxine Souder, 92, of Rosemont, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late T. Woodrow Souder, who died July 29, 1981.
     She was born October 16, 1914 in Germantown, and was the daughter of the late David Clifford Shrader and Emma Crum Shrader Hoffmaster.
Mrs. Souder, a homemaker, was a member of the Jefferson United Church of Christ, for many years. She was a member of the Merryland Tract Homemakers and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
     She was a graduate of Brunswick High School in the class to 1931, and she attended Frostburg University. She was a judge for county fairs and community shows.
     She enjoyed her family, as well as her Yorkie, "Tillie," who was her loving companion. She was an avid collector and enjoyed crafting, knitting, crocheting, cross stitching and painting.
     Surviving are her children, Sharon Israel and husband Robert of Poland, Ohio, Kay S. Cooper and husband Gary R. of Rosemont, Patricia Struthers of Fenton, Mich., and Thomas Souder and wife Brenda of Byron, Mich.; ten grandchildren, David Israel and Sandy of Lima, N.Y., Michael Israel of Poland, Ohio, Sheryl Hoekstra and husband James of Lewisville, N.C., Amy Davies and husband Jeff of Poland, Ohio, Teresa Fawley and husband Terry of Jefferson, Kimberly Remsberg and husband Dennis of Ijamsville, Debra Cameron and husband Alan of Linden, Mich., Cindy Struthers of Durand, Mich., John Souder and wife Jackie of Byron, Mich., and Mathew Souder and wife Carol of Martinsburg, W.Va.; twenty great grandchildren, Chad Israel and wife Danielle of Buffalo, N.Y., Jeremy Israel and wife Angie of Italy, Sara Delaney and husband James of California, Robert and Jay Hoekstra of Lewisville, N.C., Drew and Will Davies of Poland, Ohio, Robin Bowers and husband Kelly of Jefferson, Abby Riggleman and husband Ricky of Jefferson, Emily Utterback and husband Bradley of Jefferson, Deni and Adell Remsberg of Ijamsville, Tiffani and Ashleigh Cameron of Linden, Mich., Zachery Struthers of Durand, Mich., Jessica James and Jacob Souder of Byron, Mich., and Cody Souder of Martinsburg, W.Va.; nine great-great grandchildren, Hayley, McKenzie and Calyn Israel of Buffalo, N.Y., Elijah and Marissa Israel of Italy, Gabrielle, Schuyler and Aidan Bowers of Jefferson, and Noah Utterback of Jefferson. She will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews, special friends and devoted caregivers.
     In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Thelma Shrader, her sister, Betty Spicknall, her brother, Meredith Hoffmaster and her son-in-law, James Struthers.
     Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 1 at Jefferson United Church of Christ in Jefferson with the Rev. Guy Wenck officiating. Interment will be in Jefferson Reformed Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Bob, Sam, Willie and Mark Spicknall and Lee and Larry Bussard.

Mrs. Donna Custer (Heiss) Class 1954
As originally published on Sunday, September 16, 2007.

Donna Maria "Custer" Heiss, of Riverdale, died Wednesday, September 12, 2007. Wife of the late Neile E. Heiss; Mother of John "J.R." Heiss, Gary Heiss,--and Donna Gene Trupe. She was a grandmother and great-grandmother.
Relatives and friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A. 4739 Baltimore-- Ave.,-- Hyattsville, MD 20781. A funeral ceremony will be held at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, P.A., 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, MD on Monday, September 17, 2007 at 1:00PM. Interment St. Mark's Cemetery in Petersville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia--& Lymphoma Society--Donor Services P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202, or Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2002 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Ms. Anna Mae Heffner Class 1946
As originally published on Monday, September 3, 2007.

Anna May Heffner, 78, of Brunswick, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at Golden Living Center in Frederick.
     She was born Aug. 9, 1929, in Brunswick, to Benjamin Franklin Heffner and Ellinda Dinterman Heffner.
She was a retired production line supervisor with Airpax at Frederick. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick.
     Survivors include one aunt, Virginia Dinterman, of Brunswick; one uncle, Leroy Dinterman, of Adamstown; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts, uncles, a niece and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with Father Frank Fortkamp officiating. Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Shirley Lee Danner (Wheeler) Class of 1956

As originally published on Sunday, August 19, 2007.

Shirley Lee Danner Wheeler, 68, of Charles Town, W.Va., died Friday, August 17, 2007 at her home.
     Born October 11, 1938 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Danner and Virginia Spring Danner.
She had worked for the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Parks Service.
     Mrs. Wheeler was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown and also volunteered as secretary/treasurer for the Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown and Brunswick.
     She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter #948.
She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and sewing.
     She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Edward Nelson Wheeler; two sons, Edward Nelson Wheeler II, of Durham, N.C., and Wilson Andrew Wheeler, of Harpers Ferry; two daughters, Christina Arvin, of Boyce, Va., and Robin Marcus, of Charles Town, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Hagan and husband, Joseph of Hagerstown.
     At her request her body was donated to the Humanity Gift Registry.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of her family.

Deana Vanover Class 1973

Deceased March 21, 1999 reported by class mate

Debra Danner Class 1974

Deceased date unknown reported by an Alumni

Mr. David Merriman Class 1956

As originally published on Monday, July 23, 2007.

Mr. David Kenneth Merriman, 69, of Brunswick, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital.
     Born May 16, 1938, in Brunswick, he was a son of the late Lee Robert Merriman and Kathleen Hawkins Merriman.
He was a retired security guard with NIH in Bethesda. Mr. Merriman was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 1136, Loyal Order of the Moose No. Lodge No. 1582 and Steedman-Keenan Post No. 96 of the American Legion, all of Brunswick.
     He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is survived by one sister, Ginny Lloyd of Brunswick; brother, Billy Merriman of Brunswick; and several nieces and nephews.
     In addition to his parents, Mr. Merriman was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Merriman.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with pastor Gary Heffler, officiating. Interment to follow at St. Marks Cemetery, Petersville. Pallbearers will be Billy Merriman Jr., Lester Lloyd, Kevin Nuse, Larry Swope, Billy Winn and Tom Rufty. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Wednesday.

Mr. James Holder Class 1976

As originally published on Friday, June 29, 2007.

     James Edward Holder II, 48, of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, June 26, at his residence. He was born July 22, 1958, at Leesburg, Va., and was the son of the late James Edward Holder and Mary Pauline Hope Holder.
     He was of the Protestant faith.
He was a retired laborer of the B & O Railroad, Brunswick.
     He was a member of L.O.O.M. #1582 with a Fellowship Degree, Past Commander of S.A.L. Squadron #96, was a member and former officer of the Eagles Aerie #1136, and Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers.
     He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1976
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sharon A. Holder at home, one brother, Paul Henry Holder and wife Barbara Ann, of Brunswick; two sisters-in-law, Paula Waldo and husband Carl and Carol Coover and husband Michael; one brother-in-law, Mike Williams and wife Geraldine; one niece, Pollykate Holder; one nephew, Sean C. Holder Callahan; two special friends, Kelley A. Fouger and Diane Scarlett; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
     In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Rodney; grandparents, Kate and Henry Holder and Margaret and Paul Hope; and one special friend, Tracey L. Hughes.
     Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, U.S. 340 at Halltown Rd., Charles Town/Harpers Ferry, W.Va., with the Rev. David Howell and Dr. Wayne Algaier officiating. Interment will be in the Old Brownsville Cemetery at Brownsville

Mrs. Helen “Lucille” Snoots (Kline) Class 1935

As originally published on Friday, July 13, 2007.

     Mrs. Helen "Lucille" Kline, 88, of Frederick, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at the Glade Valley Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Owen W. Kline.
     Born on August 15, 1918 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Willie William Snoots and Felicia Grandel.
Mrs. Kline was a member of the First Baptist Church of Frederick and a past member of the First Baptist Church of Brunswick. She devoted her life to her family and service to others in need. She retired as a clerk with National Geographic in Rockville, and a past member of the Eastern Star.
     She is survived by her daughter Bonnie Bunch and husband Del of Neptune Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren, Felicia Bunch Saucier and husband Stephen of Columbia, Andrew David Bunch of Columbia, Crystal Ann Bunch and husband David Osswald of Amityville, N.Y. and Dean Allen Bunch of Frederick; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marshal Snoots and Herman Snoots.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, with Dr. Larry Eubanks Sr. and the Rev. Burnis Barrett officiating.
     Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery

Mr. Daniel Morris Class 1980

As originally published on Thursday, July 12, 2007.

Daniel Ray Morris, 56, of Brunswick, died July 10, 2007, at Washington Hospital Center.
     He was born June 29, 1951, in Louisville, Ky., to Hontas DeWitt Morris and Elizabeth Hurst Morris.
He was a retired sheet metal mechanic with W.E. Welch and Associates in Ijamsville.
     Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Barbara E. Morris, at home; one son, Zachary R. Morris, at home; two sisters, Carla Elliott of Laurel, Del. and Debra Waddell of Delaware; and one brother, Paul D. Morris of Delaware.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Brenda Davis; and two brothers, Philip Morris and Gerry Morris.
     A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, with the Rev. Roland England officiating. Interment will be at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m

Mrs. Mary Shumaker (West) Class 1934
As originally published on Sunday, July 1, 2007.

Mrs. Mary Mae West, 93, of Frederick, died Friday, June 29, 2007, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Clarence G. West, who passed away May 19, 2007.
     Born in Sandy Hook on May 18, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Charles Luther and Renos (Riley) Shumaker. A graduate of Brunswick High School, Mae was a retired department manager for F.W. Woolworth Five and Dime, having worked for many years. She was a lifelong member of Sandy Hook United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed arts, crafts, and music.
     Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Coblentz and husband Tom of Knoxville; a son, Jerry West and wife Diane Worthington of Portland, Maine; five grandchildren, Bridget Doucette of Danvers, Mass., Michelle Goulart of Glouchester, Mass., John West of Saunderstown, R.I., Eric West of Huntington, Vt., and Jennifer Coblentz of Frederick and fiancŽ Chris Rabel of Baltimore. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren.
     The last surviving member of her immediate family, Mae was preceded in death by four sisters: Hazel Deaner, Inas Powers, Bessie Orndorff and Bertha Powers; and four brothers, Clarence, Garland, James Lee and Roy Shumaker.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, with the Rev. Douglas Fraim officiating. Burial will follow in Old Brownsville Church Cemetery with George Moss, Gary Smith, Norman Richardson, Bobby Harrison, Chris Rabel and Jerry West serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Bettie Jane Nuse (Midgett) Class 1944
As originally published on Wednesday, June 20, 2007.

Bettie Jane Nuse Midgett, 80, of Steilacoom, Wash., formerly of Brunswick, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007.
     She was born December 7, 1926, in Brunswick, a daughter of Earl Charles Nuse and Hazel Virginia Crowl Nuse.
She was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church at Brunswick. She was a 1944 graduate of Brunswick High School.
     Survivors include one son, Jerry Tomlin, of Steilacoom, Wash., and one sister, June Powell, of Baldwin Park, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick, with the Rev. Andrea Ernest officiating.
     The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick

Mrs. Carole Adkins (Gordon) Class 1980
As originally published on Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Carole Ann Adkins Gordon, 45, of Brunswick, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2007.
     Born January 31, 1962, in Florida, she was the daughter of Jane Adkins of Brunswick and the late Austin Adkins.
She was a beautiful, strong woman who was devoted to making sure her kids and family knew what they meant to her.
     Carole loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed listening to country music and Kid Rock. She also enjoyed motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons.
     She was a one time member of the Brunswick Ambulance Company.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her best friend and father of her youngest daughter, Stanley E. Landers of Jefferson; a daughter, Andrea Rankin and husband Kevin of Frostburg; a daughter, Krystal Ann Landers Parsley and husband Timothy Lee of Jefferson; five grandchildren; two sisters, Dixie Addis and husband John of Georgia and Norma Droneburg of Brunswick and an adopted sister, Donna Hahn of Brunswick.
     She will also be remembered by her nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael S. Gordon and a brother-in-law, Darrell Droneburg.
     A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, at the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick with the Rev. Noni Sigler officiating.
     Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Brunswick

Maurice Brooks Sr. Class 1944

Maurice M. Brooks Sr., 80, of Gerradstown, W.Va., formerly of Brunswick, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Brenda Bowers (Bowman-Jordon) Class 1964

     Mrs. Brenda Bowman Jordan, 59, of Toms River, N.J., died on Sunday, September 24, 2006, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Jordan was a registered nurse, who retired from her work as a case manager in special child health services of the Ocean County, New Jersey Health Department. A graduate of the University of Maryland school of Nursing, Mrs. Jordan held public health positions in Maryland, Kentucky, Michigan, Virginia, New York and New Jersey. Mrs. Jordan was a member of the Morning Star Presbyterian Church in Bayville, N.J.
     Surviving are her husband, William H. Jordan Jr.; her son, James M. Bowman of Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; her parents, Richard and Elaine Bowers of Frederick, Md.; her brother, Richard C. Bowers Jr. of Chester, Va.; a stepdaughter, Katherine Banholzer of Glen Allen, Va.; a stepson, William H. Jordan III of McLean, Va.; and four grandchildren, Trinity Elaine Bowman, Sofia Banholzer, Alexa and William H. Jordan IV.
     A Celebration of the Resurrection will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 11 at the First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia, Md.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association or the Morning Star Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box G, Bayville, NJ 08721.

Mrs. Grace Webber (Reed) Class of 1942
As originally published on Thursday, May 31, 2007

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Mrs. Grace V. Reed, 84, of West Valley, N.Y., formerly of Frederick, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007.
     Born August 8, 1922, in Knoxville, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Raymond and Mary Lou Runkles Webber. She was the wife of the late Charles Thomas Reed Sr.
     Mrs. Reed had worked as an office clerk for the Encyclopedia Americana Publishing Co. She was of the Lutheran faith. Her hobbies were arts and crafts.
     She is survived by three grandchildren, Lisa Michelle Proctor and husband Brett of New York, Barbara Ann Brown and husband Steve of Bowie and Charles Thomas Reed III and wife Natalie of Rockville. A sister of Clarence Edgar Webber of Boonsboro. She was also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
     She was predeceased by a son, Charles T. Reed Jr.
Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home, 21525 Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville. Funeral services will begin at noon. The Rev. Jeff Jones will officiate. Interment will be in Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville.

Mr. Clarence G. West Class 1933
As originally published on Tuesday, May 22, 2007.

Mr. Clarence G. West, 92, of Frederick, died Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     He was the husband of Mary Mae Shumaker West, his wife of 67 years.
Born November 17, 1914, in Sandy Hook, he was the son of the late Charles Clarence and Inez K. Gordon West.
     Mr. West was a lifelong member of Sandy Hook United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer over 20 years. He worked insurance jobs in the early '40s. He retired in 1979, after 30 years, as a bookkeeper from C. Oland Meitzner Inc. Among his many enjoyments were model railroading, flowers, birds and word puzzles.
     In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Sandra Coblentz and husband Tom of Knoxville and Jerry West and wife Diane Worthington of Portland, Maine; five grandchildren, Jennifer Coblentz of Frederick and fiance Chris Rabel of Baltimore, Bridget Doucette of Maine, John West of Rhode Island, Eric West of Vermont and Michelle Goulart of Maine; and nine great-grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Nuice.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 24, with the Rev. Douglas Fraim officiating.
     Interment will be in Old Brownsville Church Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Sandy Hook United Methodist Church

Mr. Darrell Droneburg Class 1980

As originally published on Sunday, May 13, 2007.

     Mr. Darrell Lee Droneburg, 45, of Brunswick, died Friday, May 11, 2007, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Norma Jean Adkins Droneburg, his wife of 24 years.
     Born on February 5, 1962, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Russell Franklin Droneburg and Carol Lee Remsburg Droneburg Daugherty and husband Ronnie of Knoxville. Darrell was the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works for the City of Brunswick. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting and all sports including golf, but truly loved riding his Harley. Darrell also liked to work with his hands by woodworking, airbrush painting and working on cars.
     Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are two children, Darrell L. Droneburg Jr. and friend Jessie Taulton and Michelle R. Droneburg, all of Brunswick; a brother, Jimmy Daugherty and friend Patrisha Cavell of Knoxville; and his mother-in-law Jane L. Adkins, of Brunswick. Darrell will also be remembered by his "adopted children," to whom he was lovingly known as "Poppa Cheez." They include Myke Taulton, Kalen Scott, Brian Thackson, Russell Rife, Clark Fink, Nick Demos, "Rev," Brian Neal, Eric Minnick and Tim Abbott.
     The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 14, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick, where services will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 15.
     Interment will be private.

Mrs Cinda May Wickham (Mossburg) Class 1984

:   Mrs. Cinda May Wickham Mossburg, 28, of 4240A Gene Hemp Road, Jefferson died Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 1994 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Thomas Edward Mossburg.
     Born April 10, 1966, in Frederick, Mrs. Mossburg was the daughter of Floyd C. and Betty Lee Myers Wickham of Jefferson.
     Mrs. Mossburg was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1984. She had been employed at Fort Detrick, and for the past five years had been associated with Banner Life Insurance Co. She was a member of Petersville Luther Chapel.
     Surviving, in addition to her husband and parents, are two sisters, Brenda Cunningham and her husband David of Jacksonville, Ala., and Linda Morris and her husband LeRoy of Jefferson; two nephews, Todd and Tyler Cunningham of Jacksonville, Ala.; two aunts and one uncle, Anna Mae Murphy and her husband Howard of Adamstown and Mrs. Marie Stonesifer of near-Brunswick; and a number of great-aunts, uncles and cousins.
     Mrs. Mossburg was preceded in death by a sister, Vickie Lee Wickham.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28, at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Friends may also call on Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m. in Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Mark's Cemetery, Petersville

Mr. Thomas Mercer Sr. Class of 1976
As originally published on Monday, May 7, 2007.

Mr. Thomas Edward Mercer Sr., 49, of Upper Marlboro, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007.
     He is survived by his parents, Wallace and Edna Mercer of Point of Rocks.
Born October 19, 1957, in Holyoke, Mass., he was a graduate of--Brunswick High School. He was a loving father, son and brother.--He was employed by Solid Rock Foundation--Concrete Company.
     Surviving, besides his parents, is one daughter, Tamara Mercer; one son, Thomas Mercer Jr.; one brother, Wallace Mercer IV; two sisters, Jeanmarie Bartlett and Eileen Markum; one special brother-in-law, Ronnie Markum; and a host of other relatives and friends from the Solid Foundation Concrete Company.
     He-- was preceded in death by a daughter, Tabitha Mercer; and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Mercer.
Family will receive friends at New Community Church, 12435(c) Mattawomen Dr., Waldorf, Tuesday, May 8.
     A memorial service will--held from 10 to 11 a.m.
A private--interment-- will be held at Arlington Cemetery.
     Services were entrusted to to Bluford Funeral Service

Ralph Junior (Red) Proctor Class 1941
AUG. 19, 1921-APRIL 26, 2007

BROWNSVILLE - Ralph Junior "Red" Proctor, 85, of Brownsville, Md., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 26, 2007, at Washington County Hospital.
     Born Aug. 19, 1921, in Weverton, Md., Red was the son of the late Ralph A. and Elizabeth Barger Proctor.
He attended Weverton Elementary School and graduated from Brunswick High School in 1941. Red was an avid baseball player from his youth into his early adult years. Although his baseball playing was interrupted by World War II, he returned to playing in 1945 and through this activity met his future wife.
     Red worked as an aircraft sheet metal mechanic at Fairchild Aircraft in Hagerstown for 20 years and at the U.S. Naval Air Facility at Andrews Air Force Base for 17 years.
     He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Trinidad for two years. Red was a member for many years at Weverton Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher for 56 years, superintendent and as a member of the Board of Trustees. In recent years, he was a member of Victory Baptist Church near Boonsboro. He was a devoted Christian all his adult life and spent countless hours witnessing for the Lord and visiting the sick and shut-ins. He was a student of Moody Bible Institute and had studied under President Miles at Washington Bible College.
     He was a charter member of the Pleasant Valley Ruritan Club and was a member of Clopper-Michael American Legion Post 10 in Boonsboro.
     Red is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Harrison Proctor; two daughters, Dawn Proctor Deener and husband, Robert, of Boonsboro, and Nancy Proctor Alga of Brownsville and husband, James Alga; one son, Barry Lynn Proctor of Alexandria, Va.; four grandchildren, Marissa Deener, Robert A. Deener and wife, Haley, Chasen Deener and Michelle Alga; one great-grandson, Aden Deener; one brother, James Proctor and wife, Doris, of Hagerstown; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
     He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Proctor Danner.
Funeral services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Victory Baptist Church. The Rev. Edward J. Wade will officiate. Burial will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery.
     The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bast Funeral Home, Boonsboro

Gary Virts Class 1952

Mr. Gary Marlin Virts, 67, of 744 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, died Tuesday, June 18, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy Shriver Virts, his wife of 40 years.
      Born July 11, 1934, in Brunswick, he was a son of the late Orion Jacob and Madeline Moler Virts.
Mr. Virts was a retired civil engineer with 30 years of service for the Division of Public Works in Frederick County.
      He was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church in Knoxville. For the last three years, he was a member of and assisted in starting Real Life Community Church in Hagerstown. He was a member of the choir, "One God and One Voice."
      Mr. Virts was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1957 to 1959.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Chris Chevalier and husband James of Hagerstown, and Susan Miller and husband Donn of Jefferson; one sister, L. Duane Smith and husband Lee of Ellicott City; four grandchildren, Matthew Brandon Miller, Daniel James Chevalier, Kathryn Danielle Miller and Joshua Gary Chevalier; one aunt, Elizabeth Wheeler of Brunswick; two nieces, Teri Alva of North Carolina, and Melinda Niles and husband Tim of Hampstead; and one nephew, James Johnston of Chambersburg, Pa.
      Mr. Virts was preceded in death by one brother, Noel Orion Virts.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick. The funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
      Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Faith Baptist Church, Knoxville, with the Rev. Frank Boyd and Jack Marcomy officiating.
      Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Lovettsville, Va.

H. Clayton Leftwich Class of 1946

     Harry Clayton Leftwich, 77, of Springdale, Pa. died March 21, 2007 at Harmar Village, Pa. He was born Jan. 16, 1930 in Clifton Force, Va., to the late' Harry" C. and Grace (Farrier) Leftwich. Clayton graduated from Brunswick High School with the Class of 1946, having spent his childhood here when his father was director of the YMCA.
     After attending Virginia Tech and WV Wesleyan College, he graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in art education. Clayton served in the Navy from 1952-1956, principally on the transport USS Botetourt. Since 1956 , he has been employed by the Allegheny Valley School District, teaching art and mechanical drawing in the junior and senior high schools, retiring in 1989 after 33 years.
     As a teacher, he is remembered as caring and gentle, treating students like part of an extended family" He is credited with laying the foundation of the Springdale art program with his innovative ideas.
     He was an active member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion, and on the board of the Springdale Free Public Library. He specially enjoyed his collection of hats and pigs.
     Survivors are his wife of 53 ears, Barbara Guess Leftwich; daughter, Carrie (Bernard) Martin of Templeton; daughter-in-law Judy Noah Leftwich of Murrysville; son Neil (Judy) Leftwich of Avondale, AZ.; grandchildren Rebecca Mundok of Pittsburgh, Emily, David, Rachel Leftwich of Murrysville, and a sister Mary( Earl) Hopper of DesPeres, MO. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Leftwich in October 2006.
     Funeral" services were held March 24 with burial in Springdale Cemetery

Mr. William Richard (Mike) Webber Class of 1943
As originally published on Wednesday, April 25, 2007

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     William Richard "Mike" Webber, 81, of Rohrersville, died Monday, April 23, 2007, at Fahrney-Keedy Home near Boonsboro
Born June 10, 1925, in Knoxville, Mike was the son of the late Ralph Edgar and Edna Catherine Merriman Webber.
     He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1943.
Mike retired from the National Park Service at Harpers Ferry National Park in 1980.
     He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy on the USS Hornet aircraft carrier.
Mike was a member of Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church near Rohrersville.
     He was a member of the Brunswick Masonic Lodge 191 and the Brunswick Fraternal Order of Eagles 1136.
Mike is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Jeanette Reynolds Webber; three daughters, Gail Stern and husband Ira of Montgomery Village, Holly Benson and husband Gene of Smithsburg, and Wendee McFalls and husband Dave of Waynesboro, Pa.; six grandchildren, Reanna Nicole Tarleton, Stephen Thomas McFalls, Nicholas Aaron Benson, McKenzie Nichole Benson, Jared Andrew Stern and Nathan Daniel Stern; a niece/"daughter" Debbra Huffer and husband Warren of Jefferson, and a nephew, Wayne Hawes and wife Donna of Brunswick.
     Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Bast Funeral Home in Boonsboro. The Rev. Raymond Scheck will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery at Locust Grove.
     The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be held at 6:15 p.m.

Mr. Carroll Brawner Class 1961
As originally published on Monday, April 9, 2007.

Mr. Carroll D. Brawner, of Pocahontas, Ark., died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at Randolph County Medical Center in Arkansas.
     He is survived by his wife, Jan McSwain Brawner of Pocahontas.
Born on July 7, 1943, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late John Brawner and Nell Fae Booth Brawner.
     Mr. Brawner served in the United States Navy. He was a computer operator with the airlines.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, David Brawner of Denver, Colo., Shane Brawner of Granbury, Texas, and Jason Stamper of Hagerstown; one daughter, Tammy Johnson of Brunswick; one brother, Charles Thomas Brawner of Hancock; two sisters, Wanda Lora of Colonel Beach, Va., and Patricia Washington of Springfield, Va.; and 10 grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, with the Rev. Roland England officiating.
     Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick

Ms. C. Patricia Werkings (Kern) Class 1962
As originally published on Monday, April 2, 2007.

Ms. Charlotte Patricia Kern, 62, fondly known as Patti, of Frederick, died Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
     She was born June 25, 1944, in Frederick, the daughter of the late Pat and Eugene Werking.
She was a teacher for more than 20 years at North Frederick Elementary School. She had previously taught at Brunswick Elementary, Maryland School for the Deaf, Good Shepherd Pre-School, and Virginia Beach Country Day School.
     She was a member of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick and a former member of Bethany Lutheran Church. She also was a member of the Sarah Group, Girl Scouts of America, FCTA Representative and The FISH Ministry.
     She is survived by one daughter, Tricia Jarrell of Frederick; one granddaughter, Morgan Jarrell of Frederick; one sister, Diane Wenner and husband David of Brunswick; one nephew, David Wenner Jr. and wife Jennifer of Brunswick; and loving cousins and friends.
     Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a beloved son, Jody Kern.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, A Street and First Avenue, Brunswick, with the Rev. Andrea Ernest and the Rev. Dr. David Oravec officiating.
     Interment will be in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick.
The family will receive friends at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Mr. Richard Bowers Class of 1936
As originally published on Saturday, March 24, 2007.

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Richard Clay Bowers, 87, of Frederick, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2007 at his home. He was the   husband of Elaine Koogle Bowers.
     Born November 5, 1919 in Point of Rocks, Md., he was the son of the late Elmer Eugene Bowers, Lillie May Hickman Bowers and a stepmother, Catherine Reed Bowers.
     Mr. Bowers was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick.
He was a graduate of Brunswick High School and numerous military schools, including a 1968 graduation from the Command & General Staff College.
     He was a retired Colonel from the United States Army. He was a veteran of W.W.II and served in the Third Army as a platoon and company commander. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal while serving the 16th Armored Division in Czechoslovakia. After the war he remained active in the Army Reserve, including the headquarters company of the 558th/559th Signal Corp in Frederick. He was a Life Member Reserve Officer Association.
     He was a Life Member of the American Legion Post 96 in Brunswick. He served as Deputy Vice Commander of the Maryland American Legion. A Life Member of the VFW in Frederick. A Life Member of the P.T.A. at Brunswick Elementary School. Past President of the Brunswick Lion's Club. He was also known for organizing the Veteran's Day Parade in Brunswick before his retirement.
     Mr. Bowers worked for Litton Chevrolet in Brunswick for many years and then went to work in the underwriting department of State Farm Insurance in Frederick where he retired in 1984.
     He enjoyed traveling, dining out and working in his yard.
In addition to his loving wife Elaine he is survived by a son, Richard C. Bowers Jr. and wife Vicki of Chester, Va.; three grandchildren, Sandra Wood, Sarah Bowers and Matthew Bowman; two great grandchildren, Celia Wood and Trinity Bowman; a brother, Elmer Eugene Bowers Jr. and wife Margaret; a sister, Janet Wines and husband Francis. He will also be remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews.
     He is preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Lane Jordan and a sister, Ann Pence.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, on Sunday, March 25, 2007 from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 26, 2007 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Oravec officiating.
     Memorial contributions may be sent to the Oncology Care Consultants, Cancer Patient Assistance Fund, Attn: Sharon Evans, 501 W. 7th St., Suite A, Frederick, MD 21701 or to the Morning Star Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box G, Bayville, NJ 08721.
     Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, MD.

Mrs. Mildred Kidwell (Burch) Class 1939
As originally published on Sunday, March 18, 2007

Mrs. Mildred Ellen "Millie" Burch, 84, of Knoxville, died Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Vindobona Nursing Home, Braddock Heights.
     Born June 21, 1922, in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Dallas and Mary Rice Kidwell.
She was a retired accountant with Phillips Insurance of Brunswick.
     Mrs. Burch was a 1939 graduate of Brunswick High School and a 1941 graduate of Strayer College with a Bachelor of Commercial Science in accounting. She was a member of the First United Methodist of Brunswick, Past Matron of Brunswick Chapter 97 Order of the Eastern Star in 1952, past president of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Central Maryland, as well as a member of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons of Association of Brunswick, a member of Re Temple 118 Daughters of the Nile, member of the Century Temple 4 of Pythian Sisters, past charter president of Brunswick Lioness Club, past president of Brunswick Elementary PTA and life member of Maryland Congress PTA.
     She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bernard B. Burch at home; a daughter, Ernestine Wilson and husband Rob of Boonsboro; sister, Virginia Moats of Silver Spring; brother, Bud Kidwell of Orange, Va.; granddaughter, Misty Bitler of Brunswick; great-granddaughter, Jenilyn Powers of Brunswick; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
     She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will take place 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20 at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road, Brunswick, with the Rev. Noni Sigler and the Rev. Roland England, officiating. Interment at St. Marks Cemetery, Petersville.
     The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For the convenience of friends, the funeral home will be open on Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bearers will be Rob Wilson, Jeff Kidewll, Gary Smith, Bob Smallwood, John Younkins and Bo Overton.
     Memorial contributions may be made for leader dogs to Brunswick Lions Club, P.O. Box 31, Brunswick, MD 21716, or Shriners Hospital to Boumi Temple, P.O. box 9695, Baltimore, MD 21237

Mr. Warren Frocke Sr. Class 1938
As originally published on Wednesday, March 14, 2007

     Mr. Warren Eugene Frocke Sr., 85, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Brunswick, died Saturday, March 10, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C.
     He was born April 6, 1921, in Brunswick, son the late Asbury Boyd Frocke and Addie Marie Foster Frocke.
He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Brunswick. He was a 50-year member of each of the following: Steadman-Keenan Post No. 96, VFW Post No. 10421, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 1582, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1136, all of Brunswick; and the Internal Association of Machinists.
     He is survived by two daughters, Tracey Rubinstein of Glen Burnie and Mary Jane Rice of Jefferson; two sons, John Boyd Frocke and Warren Eugene Frocke Jr., both of Keedysville; and five grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Louise Crist; and one grandson.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, at John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick. Burial will follow at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick. Pastor Andrea Ernest will officiate.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Steadman-Keenan Post 96, 18 S. Maple Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716.

Mr. John Breeden Class 1943
As originally published on Tuesday, March 13, 2007.

Mr. John W. Breeden, 81, of Jefferson, died Sunday, March 11, 2007, at his home with his family.
     He was the husband of Gloris Dolores Barger Breeden. They were married 57 years.
Born December 22, 1925, in Eagles, W.Va., he was the son of the late Jobe O. Breeden and Lela C. Simons Willard.
     Mr. Breeden graduated from Brunswick High School in 1943. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Jefferson. He was also a member of the Jefferson Ruritan Club.
     Mr. Breeden served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was employed at the Litten's Chevrolet Garage in Brunswick for 11 years as an auto mechanic. Then he was employed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology for 38 years. He retired from there on June 2, 2000.
     Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a daughter, Jayne G. Dallas and husband Mike of Germany; a son, John W. Breeden II and wife Karen of Germantown; three grandchildren, Cristina, Alexandra and Anna Dallas; three sisters, Lorraine Layman of Frederick, Betty Smith of Jefferson and Drucilla Lake of Brunswick; and two brothers, Robert Breeden and wife Cathy of Brunswick and Jobe Breeden and wife Betty of Gapland.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 14.
     Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, with the Rev. Sarah Andrews officiating.
Interment will be in Jefferson United Methodist Cemetery.
     In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to either Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21701; or their local church, Jefferson United Methodist Church c/o Rev. Sarah Andrews, 5551 Doubs Rd., Adamstown, MD 21710.

Gloria Riser (Bruns) Class 1943

Retired, Mother

     Of California, MD, formerly of Gaithersburg, MD died February 7, 2007 at her home. She was born June 7, 1926 in Brunswick, MD, to the late Robert and Grace Riser. She was 80 years old
She worked at NIH for many years.
     She is survived by her daughter, Leslie McCasker of Lovettsville, VA; son, Clinton Bruns of Lexington Park, MD; and two grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 1 p.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, 47477 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary's City, MD 20686.
      Interment will be private. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the American Cancer Society, St. Mary's County Unit, P.O. Box 1032, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Ms. Ina Kline (Whitley) Class 1938
As originally published on Tuesday, February 6, 2007.

Ms. Ina M. Whitley, 85, of Arlington, Va., died February 3, 2007.
     She was the loving mother of George M. (Phyllis) Whitley Jr. of Vienna, Va.; dear daughter of the late William M. and Lola A. Kline; and the beloved sister of Ruth Staples of Brunswick. She is also survived by two devoted grandchildren, Scott E. (Nadege) Whitley of Chantilly, Va., Kelly W. (Nils) Warga of Ashburn, Va.; and five great-grandchildren.
     She was a member of Westover Baptist Church.
After retirement, Ina took up oil painting and won several prizes for her artwork.
     Friends may call the Arlington Funeral Home, 3109 North Fairfax Dr., Arlington, Va., on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick.
     Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 501, Falls Church, VA 22042.

Mr. Howard Cooper Class of 1954
As originally published on Friday, February 2, 2007.

     Mr. Howard Murray Cooper returned home to be with his Heavenly Father at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2007.
Born in Brunswick on August 1, 1936, he was the son of Howard Ellsworth Cooper and Minnie Elizabeth Watts Cooper. He was a graduate of Brunswick High School, class of 1954.
     Mr. Cooper was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, as well as a retired locomotive engineer with the CSX Railroad.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended the Roosevelt 7th Ward. He served several callings since joining the church in 2001.
      Born and raised on the east coast, he loved the west and lived in Roosevelt, Utah, for almost nine years. He enjoyed camping with his family, hiking, hunting, fishing and being a tour guide for family and friends visiting the area. He also enjoyed riding and caring for his two horses, Gris and Juliet.
     His wife of 49 years, Barbara Ann Lerch Cooper, survives him. Howard and Barbara would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 27 of this year. Seven children, Melissa of Roosevelt, Utah, Lisa of Colorado Springs, Colo., Shawnee and boyfriend Mark of Linden, Va., Martelle and husband Tom of Hyndman, Pa., Michelle and fiance Tom of Biglerville, Pa., Howard (Matthew) and wife Hope of Sharpsburg and Michael and fiance Christine of Frederick; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren also survive him. Mr. Cooper's brother, Tom, resides in Gaithersburg.
      A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Chapel Mausoleum, 9501 U.S. 15N, Frederick. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in the Veterans Garden of Honor I at Resthaven. Dr. Wayne Allgaier, of Brunswick, will dedicate Mr. Cooper's grave.
     A service was held at the Roosevelt 7th Ward in Neola, Utah, on Monday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m., with Bishop Val Killian officiating. The family received friends at Hullinger Mortuary in Roosevelt on Sunday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
     Arrangements in Frederick are with Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot Cody P.A.

Ms. Amanda Sines Class of 2006
As originally published on Tuesday, October 10, 2006.

Amanda Lauren Sines, 17, of Middletown, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2006.

Born December 4, 1988, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of Millard "Petey" Sines III and Gloria "Dee" Sines of Middletown. She was a 2006 graduate of Brunswick High School. Amanda loved spending time with her friends and family and was always putting others first. She was employed by Vindobona Nursing Home and was a waitress at Old Town Diner. She loved playing on the computer and MySpace.

In addition to her loving parents, Petey and Dee, she is survived by a sister, Sandy Sines and boyfriend John Gue of Braddock Heights; a brother Millard "Pete" Sines IV and girlfriend Julia Johns; maternal grand father, John Ramsburg Sr.; paternal grandmother, Becky Wyndham and husband Don; paternal grandfather, Millard Sines Sr.; three nieces, Emily Sines, Brittany Gue and Destiny Ruppert; a nephew, Aaron Gue; and two special friends, Heather Lear and Magan Sigler. She will also be remembered by her numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other friends.

She was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother, Grace Ramsburg.

The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick, on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, from 2 to 4 and7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Thursday, October 12, 2006, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Fraley and the Rev. Dan Fraley officiating. Interment will be in Burkisttsville Union Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her cousins, Josh Myers, Nelson Myers, William "Bill" Sines, Jamie Sines, Richard Sines and Brian ‘Jason" Sines.

Doris Dockery (Athey) Class 1962

This appeared in the Dec 7, 2006 Citizen

Doris A. Athey, 62, of Leesburg, a homemaker, died at home on November 26, 2006. Born February 24, 1944 in Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late James Clarence and Florence Church Dockery.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Andrew Athey of Leesburg; 2 sons, Richard Athey of Leesburg, and Everett "Bunky" Athey of Lucketts; a daughter, Sanddra Arbogast of Purcellvillep a brother, James Dockery of Brunswick; three sisters, Willa McGaha and Judy Tiller, both of Brunswick and Rhonda Elick of Frederick; and four grandchildren.

Services were held November 30 at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg. Interment in Union Cemetery, Leesburg.

Mr. Frank Cleveland Badger Class 1940
As originally published on Saturday, December 30, 2006.

     Mr. Frank Cleveland Badger, 86, of Linwood, died Thursday, December 28, 2006, at Carroll Hospital Center after an illness of several weeks. Born October 6, 1920 in Washington County, he was the son of the late Frank C. and Isabelle McGolrick Badger. He was the husband of Joy Ryan Hay Badger, his wife of 30 years. Mr. Badger was a graduate of Brunswick High School.
     He worked for the B & O Railroad, then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he graduated from the Maryland State Police Academy and was employed with the Maryland State Police for more than 33 years, retiring in 1971 as a 1st Sgt. He then worked as a bailiff for the Carroll County court system, retiring when he was 80 years old.
     He was a member of Ascension Episcopal Church, Westminster, the Maryland State Police Alumni and Prudence Lodge, A.F. & A. Masons of Mt. Airy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an avid sports fan.
     In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Susan Hash and husband Donald Sr. of Mt. Airy; Melody Dix and husband Richard of Spring Hill, Fla.; Christina Brittain and husband Bill of Myersville; five grandchildren, Angela Lief, Donald Hash Jr., Daniel Winters, Rebecca and Patrick Turner; three great grandsons and a sister, Pauline Gambino and husband Richard of Somerset, Pa. He was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn Edwards.
     A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, at Ascension Episcopal Church, 23 N. Court St., Westminster, with Rev. Samuel W. Edleman, assistant priest, officiating. Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, York, Pa.
     The family will receive friends at Hartzler Funeral Home, 6 E. Broadway, Union Bridge, 6-8 p.m. Monday, January 1. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Union Bridge Volunteer Co., P.O. Box 1050, Union Bridge, MD 21791 or to Ascension Episcopal Church, 23 N. Court St., Westminster, MD 21157

Mrs. June Good (Harrison) Class 1941
As originally published on Thursday, December 28, 2006.

     Mrs. June V. Harrison, 83, of Brunswick, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Harrison, who died in 1991.
     Born on January 30, 1923, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Mary G. Nuse Good. Mrs. Harrison was a homemaker. She was a member the New Hope United Methodist Church of Greater Brunswick, as well as the Brunswick American Legion Auxiliary and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.
     Surviving is her daughter, Sharon Thompson and husband Jim of Lino Lakes, Minn.; son, Gary Harrison and wife Vonnie of Knoxville; daughter, Debra Campbell and husband Richard of Smithsburg; five grandchildren, Stacy Anderson of Cheyene, Wyo., Emily Harrison of Knoxville, Angela Norford and husband David of Hagerstown, Jennifer Campbell of Smithsburg and Charles Campbell and wife Stacey of Hagerstown; five great-grandchildren, Charles Anderson, Serena, Steven and Justine Stallock and Makala Harrison; and a brother, Maurice Good and wife Virginia of Westminster.
     Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Blake Anderson; and two brothers, Harold Good and Franklin Good.
     Services and interment will be private.
The family will receive friends at a luncheon at noon on Saturday, Dec. 30, at New York Hill United Methodist Church, Ninth and Park Avenues, Brunswick.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance Co., 200 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716.
     Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Brunswick, and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com

Mr. Mark Crocker Jr. Class 1992
As originally published on Saturday, December 23, 2006.

     Mr. Mark Allen Crocker Jr., 32, of Sabillasville, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, in Braddock Heights, Md.
Born May 8, 1974, in Frederick, he was a son of Mark A. Crocker and his wife Jocelyn of Sabillasville and Brenda L. Clark Boone of Orrtanna, Pa.
     Mr. Crocker was a member of Edgewood First Church of God. He had been employed as a carpenter with Crocker Homes, Inc. An avid outdoorsman, he also enjoyed working on cars.
     Surviving, besides his parents, are his paternal grandparents, Russell and Janet Crocker of Frederick; maternal grandmother, Mary I. Clark Hengst of Orrtanna, Pa.; three sisters, Rebecca Ness and husband Stephen, Stacey Crocker and fiancŽ Andy Smith, all of Thurmont, and Elizabeth Boone of Baltimore; a brother, Allen Crocker of Sabillasville; and paternal step-grandparents, Jacqueline H. Ebersole and husband Clair of Rosemont. Numerous other families also survive.
     Mr. Crocker is at the Robert E. Dailey & Son Funeral Homes, P.A., 615 E. Main St., Thurmont. There will be no visiting or calling at the funeral home.
Private services and inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family.
The family requests that memorials be made in honor of Mr. Crocker to the charity of one's choice.

Mr. Danny Dixon Class 1973
As originally published on Saturday, December 9, 2006.

    Mr. Danny Lee Dixon, 51, of Walkersville, Maryland, and formally of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2006, at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. He was the husband of Wendy Dixon.
     Born August, 28, 1955, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of Ikuko Gloria Dixon of Brunswick and the late Donald Dixon.
     He was employed with Farmers and Mechanics Bank in Frederick for 29 years.
Danny enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports. He was an avid Redskins fan.
     Danny loved vacationing with his family at their condo in Myrtle Beach. He also enjoyed being involved in Babe Ruth baseball and was proud of managing the team that took third in the 2004 World Series.
     In addition to his loving wife Wendy and mother Ikuko Gloria, he is survived by four sons, Sean Remsberg of Frederick, Brad Remsberg and wife Julia of Frederick, and Tyler Dixon and Kyle Dixon, both of Walkersville; a brother, Dennis Dixon of Virginia; and a sister, Roxanne Picasso and husband David of California. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick on Monday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at Glade Cemetery, Walkersville with the Rev. Vicky Starnes officiating.
     Interment will be in Glade Cemetery, Walkersville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, Frederick County Chapter, 2 East Frederick Road, Walkersville, MD 21793

Margaret Flook Class 1932

     PETERSVILLE -- After decades of travel and military service, Margaret Flook, a self-proclaimed "unclaimed treasure," was returned home yesterday for a memorial service and burial at St. Mark's Church.
     Ms. Flook, a World War II veteran, died at the age of 91 in East Aurora, Colo. on July 1. She had Alzheimer's disease.
     Born in Petersville on Sept. 18, 1915, she enlisted in the Army Nursing Corps in 1940. Ms. Flook's service number was N 702, which indicates she was one of the first women to enlist, said Bob Hedges, one of her nephews.
     Ms. Flook remained in the Army until 1962 when she retired with the rank of major while serving as Nursing Service Education Coordinator at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Colorado.
     She remained in Colorado because she had a strong network of friends there, most of whom she had served with, said Chuck Hedges, another nephew.
     Ms. Flook, along with other friends who had never married, established a group they called Unclaimed Treasures. Adele Marchant, one of Ms. Flook's nieces, said the group epitomized Ms. Flook's personality.
     "I think she had an extreme wit about her -- a dry, but loving wit É She was very charming at all times, but you also knew when your borders were reached."
     Travels near and far
Ms. Flook traveled far during her service. After she retired she and her friends continued to see the world.
     She came east annually to visit family members, Chuck Hedges said.
Because her aunt was a seasoned traveler, Arianne Regester, another niece, said she once asked Ms. Flook's opinion on whether to go on a safari.
     Ms. Regester said Ms. Flook's advice was typical Margaret. She said, "'Save your money -- go to the zoo, and look at the animals.'"
     Ms. Flook also went to Israel, Jerusalem, the Mediterranean and several Scandinavian countries, Ms. Marchant said.
     "She just loved knowledge. (She was) one of these people who wanted to learn constantly."                         Ms. Flook never stopped learning. She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1932, and in 1937 received her registered nurse diploma from Church Home and Hospital in Baltimore. While in the Army, Ms. Flook received a bachelor's degree in science from the University of Minnesota in 1953 and a master's degree from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas in 1955.
     After retiring from the Army, Ms. Flook was an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Colorado at Denver from 1962 to 1976. While teaching, she co-authored the book "Maternity Nursing Today."
     Ms. Flook dedicated her career both to the military and to children. She was head nurse of the pediatric wards at Walter Reed General Hospital in Washington, Second Field Hospital in Munich, Germany and Fitzsimmons Army Hospital.

Mr. Paul Lester Keller Class 1932
As originally published on Saturday, October 14, 2006.

     Mr. Paul Lester Keller, 91, of Knoxville, died Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Pauline Keller, his wife of 66 years, who died in May 2004.
     Born January 10, 1915, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late Charles Thomas Keller and Mary Margaret Ingram Keller.
     He was a retired engineer with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He was a past master of Brunswick Lodge A.F. & A.M. 191. He was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick. In his earlier years he loved to hunt and fish and always loved spending time with his family.
     He is survived by one son, Jerry L. Keller and wife Catherine of Lovettsville, Va.; two daughters, Barbara Ann Umbaugh and husband Leonard of Frederick, Md., and Marian Kay Weaver and husband Jesse of Knoxville, Md. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
     He was predeceased in death by his parents, his wife and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday Oct. 16, at the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd., Brunswick, with Father Frank Fortkamp officiating. Interment will be in St. Mark's Cemetery, Petersville.
     The family will receive friends Sunday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
     Pallbearers will be Jerry Keller, Jason Keller, Jesse Weaver, Danny Pendergraft, Jeffrey Merriman and James Bowden.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church, 112 E. "A" St., Brunswick, MD 21716; or to the charity of one's choice

Mrs. Gloria Lerch (Lewis) Class of 1967
As originally published on Thursday, October 12, 2006.

     Mrs. Gloria Jean Lewis, 57, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at her residence in Jefferson, Maryland, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of John Douglas Lewis Jr. for 37 years.
     Born September 13, 1949, in Frederick County, Jean was the daughter of the late Edward and Esther Ketterman Lerch Sr.
     Jean was a devoted Christian and a member of the Locust Valley Bible Church where she served as Ladies Aide President for a number of years. She was a 1967 graduate of Brunswick High School and worked at GEICO until she left to become a housewife and raise her two boys. She served as an aide at the Brunswick Elementary School when her boys were young. She cherished the time spent with her family, friends and her Locust Valley Church family. She was an inspiration and comfort to all who knew her. No one was a stranger to her and she was always the first to lend a helping hand.
     In addition to her loving and devoted husband, Doug, she is survived by her two sons, Jason Lewis of Jefferson and John Lewis and wife Regina of Feagaville; twin grandsons, Hayden Dale and Deacon Douglas Lewis of Feagaville; her little dog, Tobi; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Murray Cooper of Roosevelt, Utah, Judy and Larry Irons of Sykesville, Linda and Jimmy Staples of Rohresville and Kathy and Steve Davis of Charles Town, W.Va.; one brother, Bucky and Esther Lerch of Chambersburg, Pa.; one sister-in-law, Debbie Lewis; one brother-in-law, Allen Lewis and wife Lisa of Brunswick; and two aunts and uncle, Elener Harne of Middletown and Betty and Lee Leatherman of Knoxville. She will also be remembered and missed by many nieces and nephews and her loving caregivers, Melody Mills and Betty Turley.
     In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Doug and Betty Lewis; paternal grandparents, James and Elsie Lerch; and maternal grandparents, John and Cora and Ketterman.
     The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 15. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 16, at Locust Valley Bible Church, 1319 Marker Road, Middletown, with Dr. Curvin D. Stambaugh officiating. Interment will be at Locust Valley Bible Church Cemetery.
     The family would like to express their gratitude to the Brunswick Primary Care Physicians, the FMH Regional Cancer Therapy Center (especially Dr. Gregory Rausch) and Hospice of Frederick County for the loving care and kindness they provided during Jean's lengthy illness.
     In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean's name to the Locust Valley Bible Church, 1319 Marker Road, Middletown, MD 21769. Online condolences may be sent to the Lewis family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.