Obituaries

Jul 2, 2019

Mary Cecilia Linton Masser, 83, of Frederick and Middletown, MD, passed into the loving arms of our Lord and received her angelic wings surrounded by her loving family on the afternoon of July 2 nd , at her daughter’s home, with whom she resided the past 6 years.

Cecilia was predeceased by her husband of 59 years,...

Jun 30, 2019

Vernon Powell Shores, 92, of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at his home with his daughter, Karen by his side. Born on December 19, 1926, in Taylorstown, VA, he was a son of the late Clyde and Lettie Hammond Shores. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired after 31 years with Alpha...

Jun 30, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Virginia "Peggy" Bere, 92, of Frederick, died on June 30, 2019. She was the wife of the late Earl W. Bere, Sr.   Born on November 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late George William and Carrie Summers Bruchey.   Mrs. Bere was a seamstress. She was a member of Braddock Lutheran Church. She enjoyed baking, playing Bingo,...

Jun 29, 2019

Charles Lacey Jackson, aged 94, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019 at Glade Valley Rehabilitation Center in Walkersville. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Ruby Nichols Jackson. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was predeceased by his parents C. Lewis Jackson and Cordelia Lewis Jackson, sisters Elsie Cogswell and Virginia Snyder....

Jun 28, 2019

Mrs. Sally Ann Baker, 76, of Frederick, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Charles E. Baker. They were married on March 30, 1963. Born in Frederick on October 14, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Dewey S., Sr., and Evelyn L. Sier Crummitt. Sally was a...

Jun 24, 2019

Barbara Z. Shuster passed away peacefully on June 24, 2019 at Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick, MD. She was born in the Bronx, New York on July 28, 1932. She is preceded in death by her father, Morris Greenberg, mother, Celia (Feurstein) Greenberg and brother, Irwin (Hank) Greenberg. She is survived by her ex-husband Jerry Shuster. She leaves behind her...

Jun 24, 2019

Mrs. Maryann I. Nuse, 99, of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019, at her home. She was the wife of the late James C. Nuse, Sr., who died in 1996. She was born in Lander on October 17, 1919, she was a daughter of late Joseph M. and Nona Lambertt Routzahn. She was a homemaker for most...

Jun 23, 2019

Mr. Charles William Warfield, 70, of Frederick, died Sunday, June 23, 2019.  He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Lee Flanagan Warfield in 2017. They were married August 24, 1968. Born March 22, 1949 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Russell and Margaret (Appleby) Warfield. Charles was a graduate of Gov. Thomas Johnson High...

Jun 21, 2019

Nancy Joann Nichols, 71, of Jefferson passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the beloved wife of William Nichols. She was born on February 13, 1948 to the late Charles E. and Anna Pauline Lapole.

Nancy loved to be out in the sun either at...

Jun 20, 2019

Helen Eloise Gray, 86, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at St. Catherine's Nursing Center on Thursday, June 20, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Frederick Douglass Gray.  Helen was born in Orange, Virginia on October 7, 1932 to the late Conway Gordon and Katherine Gordon Mosby.

Helen was known for her talent as a...

Jun 17, 2019

David Lee Himes, 82, of Frederick passed away at Kline Hospice House on Monday, June, 17, 2019. He was the husband of Wanda DeLashmutt Himes of 63 years. Born June 18, 1936 in Frederick he was the son of the late Paul E. and Flo Himes.

David was a very caring person who loved his family very...

Jun 17, 2019

Mrs. M. Lorraine Martin, 90, of Ijamsville, died Monday, June 17, 2019.  She was the wife of the late John Martin. Born November 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Nelson) Norris. She is survived by her sons, J. Dean Martin and Fred Martin and wife Roslyn and grandson, Kevin Martin. The family will receive...

Jun 14, 2019

George Calvin Dutrow, Sr., 85, of Frederick, passed away peacefully at Kline Hospice House on Friday June 14, 2019. He was born June 14, 1934 in New Market, MD to the late Guy and Mary Dutrow (nee Main). He was the beloved husband to the late Frances Annette Dutrow (nee Simmons) for 58 years.

George was a...

Jun 14, 2019

Mrs. Genevieve Elizabeth Federline, 88, of Frederick, died Friday June 14, 2019. She was the wife of the late Richard Federline. Born August 29, 1930 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Minnie Haugh. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Strawsburg, grandchildren, Rick Strawsburg (Wanda), Mic Strawsburg (Terry) and Tim Strawsburg (Sue), great-grandchildren, Chris...

Jun 14, 2019

Mrs. Florence Brengle Shober, 96, formerly of Frederick, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Charlotte's Home, in Boonsboro. She was the wife of the late Emil E. Shober, who died January 25, 2000. Born in Frederick on March 13, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Staley Brengle. Florence was retired from the...

Jun 13, 2019

Sandra Jean "Sandy" Wetzel, 73, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at her home. Born in Frederick on March 16, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. Stimmel and Ethel Eileen Shank Linton. Sandy had worked for many years at the American Legion in Frederick. She was a member of the Salvation Army,...

Jun 10, 2019

Mr. Philip Wesley Koons, 54, of Myersville died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick.  He was the husband of Susan Koons, his wife of 27 years.  Born April 11, 1965 in Prince George’s County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Eugene and Donna Koons.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist...

Jun 10, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Clem Dutrow, 88, of Frederick, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Record Street Home.  She was the wife of the late Norman Dutrow Jr., who preceded her in death in 2016. The family would like to thank the staff of Record Street Home for the loving care and attention they provided Margaret and her family. Born October...

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. Gary William Hutchens, 78, of Frederick passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Hutchens for 20 years. He was born in Hagerstown on March 15, 1941 to the late Wellington Miller and Grace Baker Hutchens.

Gary graduated with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He worked in sales for most...

Jun 2, 2019

Warren Shannon, 91, of Ijamsville passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was the husband of the late Christine Shannon. Born on February 10, 1928 in Queens, New York he was the son of the late William and Madeline Shannon.

Mr. Shannon worked in sales most of his life. He was known for his kindness and...