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Kyle Alan Manahan

Kyle Alan Manahan

Sep 23, 2018

Kyle Alan Manahan, 24 of Thurmont passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 23, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born on July 28th, 1994 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Richard Manahan Jr. and Tammy Shriner.

Kyle was met at Heaven's gates by Adam Manahan (Brother), Frank Shriner (Maternal Grandfather), John Bushman (First Cousin),...

Ernest "Ernie" William Mcvey

Ernest "Ernie" William Mcvey

Aug 25, 2018

Ernest "Ernie" William McVey a.k.a Bouncer, 58 of Frederick passed away unexpectedly at his home.

Born on April 23, 1960 in Olney, MD he was the son of Leonard Odell Sr. and the late Betty Lee Hardy McVey.

He worked for and retired from the City of Frederick Public Works Department.

Ernie was...

Robert Leon Brasier

Robert Leon Brasier

Aug 2, 2018

Robert "Bob" Leon Brasier, 59 of Thurmont passed away on Thursday August 2, 2018 at his home with loving wife Kathy by his side.

Born on December 9, 1958 in Cheverly, Maryland he was the son of William & Marie nee Slunt Brasier.

He was a Honorably Discharged Veteran of the United States Navy.

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Maria Michela (Casale)  Ranger

Maria Michela (Casale) Ranger

Aug 1, 2018

Mrs. Maria Michela (Casale) Ranger. 85 of Severn, MD passed away on Wednesday August 1, 2018 at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD.

She was born September 11. 1932 in New York City. She is survived by husband Carl Ranger (Severn, MD), three sons, Kenneth Mohr wife JoAnne, Tony Mohr, and David Mohr, two sisters Louise Shane and...

Owen Robert Dobkin

Owen Robert Dobkin

Aug 1, 2018

Owen Robert Dobkin of New Market infant son of Adam & Christine Dobkin was born and passed away on Wednesday August 1, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family.

Owen's care has been entrusted to Black's Funeral Home of Thurmont.

Helen Elizabeth Mackley

Helen Elizabeth Mackley

Jul 29, 2018

Helen Elizabeth Mackley, 91 of Thurmont passed away on Sunday July 29, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born February 26, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Calvin & Ruth H. Mackley.

In addition to her parents Helen is predeceased by a brother James H. Mackley, sister Naomi E Green, brother-in-law Mervin L....

Michael Allen Fitzgerald

Michael Allen Fitzgerald

Jul 1, 2018

Michael "Mike" Allen Fitzgerald, 63 of Thurmont and Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018 at his home.

Born January 3, 1955 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Jerry & Dalene nee Martin Fitzgerald.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Jackie...

Francisco "Frankie" Javier Paredes

Francisco "Frankie" Javier Paredes

Jun 11, 2018

Francisco "Frankie" Javier Paredes, 22 of Fairfield passed away on June 11, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Maryland.

Born on September 5, 1995 he was the son of Francisco Corpus & Pamela Ann nee Knight Paredes.

Arrangements will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Frankie's care has been...

Ellis "Mac" Ray Mcdonough Jr.

Ellis "Mac" Ray Mcdonough Jr.

Jun 9, 2018

Ellis "Mac" Ray McDonough Jr., 74 of Thurmont passed away after a long battle with cancer on Saturday June 9, 2018 at his home.

Born on September 7, 1943 in Clarksburg, Maryland he was the son of the late Ellis Ray and Violet Virginia Johnson McDonough.

Mac enjoyed playing a variety of sports in his...

Thomas Edward Leatherman

Thomas Edward Leatherman

Jun 4, 2018

Thomas Edward Leatherman, 65 of Wolfsville went home to be with his beloved wife Janene on Monday June 4, 2018.

Thomas was born July 14, 1952 and raised on the family farm in Wolfsville, MD. He was the son of the late Carroll Charles and Rebecca Louise (Shank) Leatherman.

In addition to his parents he...

Evelyn Yvonne (Mathias)  Beard

Evelyn Yvonne (Mathias) Beard

Jun 1, 2018

Evelyn Yvonne Beard, 76 of Thurmont passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 1, 2018 at the Gettysburg Hospital.

Born on February 6, 1942 she was the daughter of the late John Mathias & Sarah Utz-Sombrano. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers David & Ralph Mathias, sisters Carol...

Paul Leroy Rumbaugh

Paul Leroy Rumbaugh

May 25, 2018

Paul L. Rumbaugh, 81, of Cascade, MD went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2018 while at home. He had been in failing health for the past year.

He was born February 2, 1937 in Dayton, PA to the late Clair F. and Mary Pearl Rumbaugh. He graduated from Dayton (PA) Joint High School in...

Peggy Ann (Wills)  Andrews

Peggy Ann (Wills) Andrews

May 20, 2018

Peggy Ann nee Wills Andrews passed away on Sunday May 20, 2018 with her loving husband Thomas by her side.

Born on October 12, 1939 in Frederick, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Walter Hugh Sr. & Lula Ella nee Adams Wills.

Arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family.

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Russell Lee Fisher St.

Russell Lee Fisher St.

Apr 28, 2018

Russell Lee Fisher, Sr., aged 94, of Thurmont, MD died peacefully Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at Gettysburg Hospital. Born February 7th, 1924 in Rocky Ridge, MD he was the son of the late Russell Cornelius Fisher and Sylvia Jenny Crawford Fisher. He was the husband of the late Reva Belle Fraley Fisher for more than 55 years. He was...

Claude "Sonny" Samuel Bowers Jr.

Claude "Sonny" Samuel Bowers Jr.

Apr 20, 2018

Claude "Sonny" Samuel Bowers Jr., 55 of Littlestown, PA passed away on Friday April 20, 2018 at Hanover Hospital.

Born on December 8, 1962 in Hanover, PA he was the son of Claude Bowers Sr. & Barbara Smith.

Claude is predeceased by his maternal grandparents Mary & John Nunemaker, paternal grandparents Ben & Pauline Bowers,...

Kay Cecilia (Knott)  Ridenour

Kay Cecilia (Knott) Ridenour

Apr 17, 2018

Kay Cecilia Ridenour, 63 of Thurmont passed away Tuesday April 17, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home.

Born on January 6, 1955 in Frederick, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Merle Edwin & Mary Doris nee Eyler Knott.

Kay was the loving wife of Theodore "Ted" Ridenour to whom she was...

Vesta Louise (Dick)  Black

Vesta Louise (Dick) Black

Apr 12, 2018

Vesta Louise nee Dick Black, 73 of Sabillasville passed away on Thursday April 12, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born November 20, 1944 in Hagerstown, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Ralph C. and Florence J. nee Alsip Dick.

Throughout the years Vesta enjoyed knitting, sewing, embroidery, and making crafts; especially Christmas wreaths....

Charles Russell Kidd

Charles Russell Kidd

Mar 29, 2018

Charles Russell Kidd, 69 of Thurmont died Thursday March 29, 2018 at his home.

Born on December 13, 1948 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Russell Irvin and Emma Louise nee Zile Kidd.

Charles was a Vietnam Era Combat Veteran of the United States Army. He worked for and retired from...

Marian Grace (Troxell)  Pelkey

Marian Grace (Troxell) Pelkey

Mar 4, 2018

Marian Grace Pelkey nee Troxell of Thurmont passed away Sunday March 4, 2018 at Meritus Medical Center with her son Joseph by her side. Born July 10, 1935 in Woodsboro, Maryland she was the daughter of the late George Russell & Mabel nee Wastler Troxell. In addition to her parents Marian was preceded in death by her husband Robert...

Frances Ellen (Boyd)  Black

Frances Ellen (Boyd) Black

Jan 22, 2018

Frances Ellen (Boyd) Black of Mebane, North Carolina formally of Thurmont, passed away January 22, 2018 at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Medical Center with her family by her side.

She was born September 24, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Russell and Pebble (Whatley) Boyd and raised by her "mother" and "daddy" the...

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