Robert Bruce McNickle, 56, of Frederick, died on October 20 at Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy. Born on February 6, 1957 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Caroline (Hastings) McNickle. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 24 from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, October 25 at 10:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 118 East Second Street, Frederick. A walking procession is planned to St. John's Cemetery, weather permitting. A full obituary will appear soon.