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Steven Ray Stone

Steven Ray Stone

Jan 17, 2018

Steven Ray Stone, 56 of Frederick passed from this world on January 17, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born November 26, 1961 in Texas he was the son of Rayburn Stone and the late Jeanette Adams Zuelke

In addition to his mother he was predeceased by his step-father Lars A. Zuelke; Maternal Grandfather Emmett Adams,...

Lyfe Eugene Ferguson

Lyfe Eugene Ferguson

Jan 16, 2018

Lyfe Eugene Ferguson, infant son of Victor and Anastia Ferguson passed away on January 16, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Services are private, and at the convenience of the family

Arrangements entrusted to Black's Funeral Home of Thurmont

Fred Wilson Shawley Iii

Fred Wilson Shawley Iii

Dec 31, 2017

Fred Wilson Shawley III, 33 of Fairplay passed from this world on Sunday December 31, 2017 at Meritus Medical Center.

Born February 4, 1984 in Hagerstown he was the son of Fred and Tammy Shawley.

Fred was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Fred Sr. and Sally Shawley, and his maternal grandparents Herbert (Gene)...

Jerry Thomas O'Gorman Sr.

Jerry Thomas O'Gorman Sr.

Dec 25, 2017

Jerry Thomas O'Gorman Sr., 72 of Middletown and formally of Gaithersburg, MD passed away December 25, 2017 at his home.

Born on July 9, 1945 in Sarasota, Florida he was the son of the late Jeremiah Thomas and Phyllis Ann O'Gorman.

Jerry's father was a man he very much looked up to and strived to...

Dorothy Jean (Birely)  Rippeon

Dorothy Jean (Birely) Rippeon

Dec 15, 2017

Dorothy Jean Rippeon passed away in the early hours of December 15, 2017 under hospice care at the Arden Courts memory care facility in Harrisburg, Pa.

Born October 4, 1932 in Waynesboro, Pa., she was the daughter of Otho Maxwell Birely and Lillian Grace (Davis) Birely. Her mother died in her early years causing her and three...

Thomas Carroll Worthington Jr.

Thomas Carroll Worthington Jr.

Nov 22, 2017

Thomas Carroll Worthington Jr.; 88 of Sabillasville and formally of Annapolis passed away on November 22, 2017.

Born on September 8, 1929 in Annapolis, Maryland, he was the son of the late Thomas Carroll Sr. and Laura Lucille nee Thomas Worthington. He attended Green Street Elementary School, Severn School and Johns Hopkins University. He took over the...

August Myliah-Elaine Holmes

August Myliah-Elaine Holmes

Nov 11, 2017

Infant August Myliah-Elaine Holmes, passed away November 11, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

She was the daughter of Christopher Holmes and Kathleen Ford.

Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Black's Funeral Home of Thurmont

Helen Martha (Crone)  Wachter

Helen Martha (Crone) Wachter

Nov 8, 2017

Helen Martha Wachter, 94 of Thurmont passed away on November 8, 2017 at her home.

Born on January 9, 1923 in Frederick, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Cecil E. and Martha M. nee Maine Crone.

She is survived by her son Wayne D. Wachter of Thurmont.

At Helen's request there...

Harold Calvin Hargett

Harold Calvin Hargett

Oct 21, 2017

Harold Calvin Hargett, 89 of Frederick passed away on Saturday October 21, 2017 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy.

Born on November 20 1927 in Ijamsville, Maryland  he was the son of the late Conard and Maude nee Stup Hargett.

Harold operated several businesses throughout his life including Hargett's Texaco of Frederick as well...

Ann F. (Aycardo)  Puntigam

Ann F. (Aycardo) Puntigam

Oct 14, 2017

Mrs. Ann Puntigam, a long time resident of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017.

Born November 23, 1943 in the Philippines, Ann was an entrepreneur, a self-taught chef, and a talented artist and seamstress. She loved fishing at Deep Creek Lake and Florida's west coast.

Ann is survived by her husband Peter Puntigam,...

Larry Alan Sweet

Larry Alan Sweet

Oct 13, 2017

Larry Alan Sweet, 68, of Frederick, lost his long, hard-fought battle to pancreatic cancer at home on Friday, October 13, at 2:10 am.  He had described his illness as walking along a beach with God who picked him up, carried him when he tired and then put him back down to go on until one time God would not...

Harlene Mary (Myers)  Milligan

Harlene Mary (Myers) Milligan

Sep 10, 2017

Harlene Mary nee Myers Milligan, 71 of Gettysburg passed away on Sunday September 10, 2017 at Transitions Healthcare in Gettysburg.

Born February 24, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Harvy and Gwendolyn Myers.

She is survived by her two sons Herbert W. and Eric J. Milligan.

A memorial service will be...

Lynn C Hunter

Lynn C Hunter

Jul 26, 2017

Lynn C. Hunter, 65 of Thurmont passed away on July 26, 2017 at her home.

She is survived by her daughter Lindsey Dryman and son Jody Dewitt .

Arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family.

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

Gerald Fleisher

Gerald Fleisher

Jul 9, 2017

Gerald Fleisher, 85 of Frederick passed away on Sunday July 9, 2017 at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy.

Born May 6, 1932 in New York City he was the son of the late Hyman and Shirley nee Speiseisen Fleisher.

In addition to his parents Gerald is preceded in death by his sister Betty Fleisher...

Janice Mary Taylor

Janice Mary Taylor

Jun 19, 2017

Janice Mary Taylor, 79 of Frederick Maryland died on Monday June 19, 2017 at Northampton Manor Nursing Home in Frederick.

Services are private and are entrusted to Black's Funeral Home of Thurmont.

Carol Diana Miller

Carol Diana Miller

Jun 6, 2017

Carol Diana Miller, 65 of Frederick passed away on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at Ballenger Creek Center of Frederick.

Born March 6, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Earl Francis and Lydia Catherine nee Eby Miller.

She is survived by her Brother Earl F. Miller Jr and his wife Ann of Thurmont.

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Bernardine L. Shockey

Bernardine L. Shockey

Jun 4, 2017

Bernardine L. Shockey, 69 of Waynesboro went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 4, 2017 surrounded by family and friends.

Born April 16, 1948 in Lantz, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Christian & Ruth McKendrick Shockey of Sabillasville.

In addition to her parents Bernardine is preceded in death by her...

Juanita Ann (Harmison)  Biden

Juanita Ann (Harmison) Biden

Apr 23, 2017

Juanita Ann (Harmison) Biden, 56 of Westminster died Sunday April 23, 2017 at her home.

Arrangements are private, and entrusted to Black's Funeral Home of Westminster

Robert "Bob" Delmar Kirkland

Robert "Bob" Delmar Kirkland

Mar 15, 2017

Robert "Bob" Delmar Kirkland, 74  passed away on March 15, 2017 at his home.

Born May 31, 1942 he was the son of the late Paul F. and Ruth McCullum Kirkland.

In addition to his parents Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife Doris, numerous brothers and sisters, nephew Johnathan Tidd and a...

Clyde "Butch" L. Jeffcoat Sr.

Clyde "Butch" L. Jeffcoat Sr.

Mar 12, 2017

Clyde "Butch" Jeffcoat Sr, 70 went to be with the lord March 12, 2017

Born March 21, 1946, Clyde was the son of the late Mary Jeffcoat Herr, grandchild of the late Emmanuel and Eliza L. Sillik Jeffcoat

In addition to his mother and grandparents he is preceded in death by two sons Clyde L....

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