Margaret (Pegi) Markstrom Reese. age 79, of Union Bridge, died at her home on Monday, April 5, 2021. Born March 19, 1942 in Youngstown, OH, she was the daughter of the late Gust Adolphus and Mary Agnus Nesselrode Markstrom. She was the loving wife of William A. Reese for 54 years. Margaret was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Libertytown. She worked for many years at Montgomery County Parks and Recreation as an administration assistant/cashier, retiring in 2020. Pegi was a mother to all who knew her, someone who would listen to you and your feelings and give you encouragement. She took the time to build relationships with all she met. Her counsel was always readily available,...

Dolores LaRue "Cookie" Sauble, age 76, of Union Bridge, died Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center, due to complications from COVID pneumonia. Born September 1, 1944 in Union Bridge, she was the daughter of the late Charles Frederick Eyler and Helen Mae Mackley Eyler. She was the wife of John W. Sauble, her husband of 57 years. Cookie was a 1962 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School. In her early years she was employed at H.L. Hartz sewing factory in Union Bridge. She became a certified nurse's aide and worked at Carroll Lutheran Village and Carroll County General Hospital as well as being a private nurse for Thelma Shriner. She retired from Carroll County Public...

Mr. Garry David "Buck" Biddinger, 69, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Dear Lord on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD surrounded by his loving Family. Born on January 9, 1952 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Earl David "Tootie" and Geraldine Estelle "Jerry" Mount Biddinger. Buck was the husband of Becky Smith Biddinger, his wife of 10 years. Mr. Biddinger attended Frederick County Public Schools and graduated from Thomas Johnson Adult Night School. He began working in the family farming operation at a very early age that spanned more than 50 years. He, along with his family were honored by the Maryland and Virginia Milk...

Kenneth Richard Hunter, age 80, of Thurmont, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Kline Hospice House, near New Market. Born May 13, 1940 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Frank and Barbara Poole Hunter. He was the husband of Rosalie Hunter, his wife of 52 years, who died June 2, 2020. Kenneth worked on his family farm, then was an electrician for 24 years and also worked in Weis Markets for 18 years. He enjoyed mowing grass, hunting and watching television. Kenneth is survived by a sister-in-law, Shirley Hunter. Also surviving are his wife Rosalie's brother and sisters, whom he thought of as his own family, Ray Jones (Shirley), Francis Bell, Mary Dick (Donnie) and...

Kay Louise Ensor, age 82, of Waynesboro, PA and formerly of Woodsboro, MD passed away from natural causes on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Born March 5, 1939 in Woodsboro, MD she was the daughter of the late Ray R. and Louise E. Fogle Kline. She was the wife of Clark Leroy Ensor, who predeceased her in 1991. Mrs. Ensor received her LPN in 1968, became an RN in 1974 and received her AA degree from Frederick Community College. She worked for 24 years in the operating room at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church and Thurmont Senior Center, where she was also part of the Red Hat Society, and she served as a Frederick County election judge. ...

Elizabeth Rose Poole, 38 weeks, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home near Libertytown. She was the daughter of Brandon Scott Poole and Evangeline Rose Davis. In addition to her parents she is survived by maternal grandparents, Bernadette and Ronald Davis and paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Renee Poole, all of near Libertytown; and siblings, Wesley Jude, Claudio, and Jolene Pastorfield and Noelle, Nikola, Linus and Judah Poole. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 Saturday, March 27 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Libertytown, with Rev. Fr. Chuck Wible as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. The family invites you to leave a...

Barbara Jean Perlin, 73, of Woodsboro, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital, Frederick, MD. Born October 6, 1947 in Carroll County, MD and known to most as "Bunny", she was the daughter of Betty Spielman Beard and the late Marshall William Beard, Sr. Before rheumatoid arthritis began to limit her, Barbara volunteered at the hospital. She enjoyed camping and going to the beach, but most of all she loved spending time with and talking about her grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her son, William "Bill" Welty and wife Sarah; grandchildren, Austin and Haley Welty, all of Keymary, MD; brother, Marshall Beard, Jr. and wife Christine of New Midway,...

Her family grieves the loss of Janice Waneta Powell and is saddened to announce her passing on March 15, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Curtis L. "Buddy" Powell Sr., who died in 1991. Born on July 21, 1931 to the late John Robert Nunemaker and Mary Louise (Sweeney) Nunemaker, she was 89. Janice was an extraordinary mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a longtime faithful member of Pioneer Baptist Church in Thurmont. Janice accepted the Lord as her Saviour on Feb 11, 1993 and her family rejoices in knowing they will gather in heaven one day. She was employed with Moore's Business Forms for many years. Later she and her husband...

Lucinda D. Wailliams , 55 May 17, 1955 - Mar 12, 2021 Lucinda Dawn "Cindy" Williams, age 55, of Hagerstown, MD and formerly of New Windsor, MD passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Star Community, Hagerstown. Born May 17, 1965 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Helen Mundey Williams of Falling Waters, WV and the late Ronald D. Williams. Cindy attended day programs with Change in Westminster and UC2 in Hagerstown. She had been a resident of Star Community for the past 7 years. She enjoyed taking car rides, shopping at Walmart and hot fudge sundaes. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are brother, Jay Williams of Falling Waters; nephew and niece, Ronald and Melissa Williams. A...

James Lawrence Churco, age 77, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Frederick Health Hospital, following a sudden cardiac incident. Born September 20, 1943 in Tupper Lake, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Eva Proux Churco. He was the husband of Judith Churco, his wife of 54 years. Jim spent a lifetime mastering the construction trades in New Jersey and then Maryland. His natural salesmanship was rewarded many times over with trips and travel. His sense of humor was legendary and his smile infectious. Jim had an appetite for life and an appetite. He loved golf and gardening on his back patio. Most of all his greatest joy was spending time with friends...

Jeanne Anna Yost, age 61, of Berkeley Springs, WV, died suddenly March 9, 2021. Jeanne was born October 14, 1959 in Rockville, MD, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth Yost. Jeanne graduated from Robert E Perry High School in 1977. She moved to Union Bridge, MD in 1984, where she raised her family. She was employed at Hughes Network Systems. Jeanne was preceeded in death by her beloved sister, Donna Yost. Jeanne leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Billy Hapeman, and her daughter, Kacie Hapeman. She also leaves the grandchildren she adored, Liam Hapeman and Oaklyn Hapeman. She will be missed by her sister, Linda Blanken and her husband Richard, numerous nieces...

Alice "Dolly" Lease Wilcom, 82 of Walkersville, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Citizens Nursing and Rehabilitation in Frederick. Born July 1, 1938 in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lease and Garnetta Smith Lease. She was wife of the late Anthony "Gump" Lawrence Wilcom who died in 2010. She was a graduate of Walkersville High Class of 1956. She was a lifelong dairy and grain farmer with her husband. She was a lifelong member of Grace Rocky Hill Lutheran Church, past president and life member of the Glen W. Eyler American Legion Post 282 and member of the American Quarter Horse Association. Alice was active in the Frederick County Farm Bureau, Capital Milk...

Annie R. Harley, age 80, of Yellow Springs, died on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center, Frederick. Born April 26, 1940 in Frederick County, she was the daughter of the late William "Boodie" and Margaret Stitely Smith. She was the wife of Gary "Bunky" Harley, her husband of 46 years, who predeceased her in 2013. Annie attended Liberty School and graduated in 1958 from Frederick High School. After graduation she was employed for a few years at Cambridge Rubber Co., Taneytown and then began her years of employment at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She retired in 1974 to raise her sons. She was a lifelong member of Chapel Lutheran Church, near Libertytown,...

Michael Ray VanSant, age 67, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born July 2, 1953 in Mt. Airy. He was the son of Donald L VanSant and the late Anne N VanSant (nee Smith). He was a masterful carpenter. In his lifetime he built numerous stunning homes and innumerable breathtaking kitchens. His absolute passion was flying and in previous years he could be frequently seen buzzing around the Mt. Airy area in his ultralight and sport airplane. In recent years it was on his John Deere Tractor. With his humble charisma and charm he made genuine friendships instantly. He is survived by his loving and ever faithful partner of 6...

Margaret Pauline Smith, age 85, of Walkersville, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born September 13, 1935 in Troutville, she was the daughter of the late S. Albert and Carrie Pauline Staup Sayler. She was the wife of Richard "Shotgun" Cole Smith Sr. who died in 2014. Margaret was a 1953 graduate of Frederick High School and was married on August 7, 1954. Following graduation she was employed for two years as a secretary at M.J. Grove Lime Co., then farmed with her husband for 8 years. She worked for 28 1/2 years in the accounting department at Frederick Memorial Hospital and retired in 1997. She enjoyed flowers, collecting dolls, scrapbooking, attending...

Charles William "Bill" Stup, 71, of Frederick went to heaven unexpectedly on March 1, 2021. Born January 1, 1950, in Frederick, he was the son of the late C. Edgar and Anna Lakin Stup. Bill is survived by sisters, Patsy Wiles-Bowers (Jim), Judi Kummell, Terri Grimm (John), special nieces and nephew Kacie Grimm, Morgan Barger (Brody), Lexie Grimm, Stephanie Shaffer, Joey Page (Nikki), and great niece Paisley. He will also be missed by his many cousins; especially Glenn and Martha. He was predeceased by brothers-in-law Tommy Wiles and John Kummell, and nephew Alan Wiles. Bill will be greatly missed by his special, long-time companion Sharon Orwig, Sharon's parents Reba and Joe Burrier,...

Lucia "Lucy" Anastasio McCourt, age 88, of Manchester and formerly of Keymar and Westminster, died Monday, March 1, 2021 at Carroll Hospital Center after a brief illness. Born December 27, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late William John and Rose Veronica Baldassare Anastasio. She was the wife of the late Carroll Thomas McCourt who died in 2013. Lucy attended St. Mary's Parochial Elementary School, St. Ann's High School and then the business college in Norristown, PA. She was employed with the Philadelphia Navy Yard and Valley Forge Army Hospital. She was a homemaker for many years and enjoyed cooking, reading, her pet dogs and music. She had a greenhouse where...

Anna Jeannette Weller Koontz, age 91, of Westminster and formerly of New Windsor, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Brightview Westminster Ridge, following a short-term illness and complications from Covid-19. Born on Bark Hill Road, Union Bridge, on February 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Ray E. Weller and Fannie Rowe Weller. She was the wife of Manro R. Koontz, her husband of 72 years. Mrs. Koontz was a 1947 graduate of Elmer A. Wolfe High School. She was a member of Wakefield Valley Bible Church and attended Uniontown Bible Church. She was the secretary for the CROP Program of Church World Services in New Windsor for 5 years and worked as a secretary for Drs....

Roseanne Patricia Murphy, 68, of Woodsboro, died Thursday February 18, 2021 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Hagerstown. Born September 2, 1952 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Martin and Anne Smith Martin. She was the wife of Michael L. Murphy, her husband of 48 years. She received her associate's degree from Frederick Community College and then attended Hood College. For many years she owned and operated a PostNet store in Frederick offering shipping options, notary services., etc. She enjoyed researching genealogy. Surviving in addition to her husband are daughters, Bridget Anne Murphy and Chad Campbell of Martinsburg, WV and Shannon Burke and David of...

Mrs. Betty S. Eyler passed away February 16, 2021. Born February 5, 1930 in Woodsboro MD. She was the daughter of the late Austin R. Fox and Frances Fox (Winebrenner). She was the wife of Vane S. "Booty" Eyler who predeceased her in 1985. Betty was a life member of the Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charter Member of the American Legion Post 282 Ladies Auxiliary and the Woodsboro Fire Company 16 Ladies Auxiliary. Betty was also a member of the Woodsboro and Johnsville Seniors. Betty graduated from Walkersville High School in 1947 and began her working career for Frederick County Public Schools in the Woodsboro Elementary School Cafeteria. Later you could find her as a waitress...