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David Lloyd Messner, known as Dave, beloved by those who knew him, passed away peacefully at age 79, on November 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born August 10, 1945, to the late Ralph Lloyd and Frances Rita Messner, Dave lived a life full of love, joy, and peace. He was the devoted and adoring husband of Sandra Darlene, married on June 28, 1969 for 55 years. While his family will grieve his loss, they are comforted by a life well-lived and stand in faith that they will see him again in Heaven. Dave graduated St. Joseph's High School in 1963. He retired from Lehigh Cement Company in Woodsboro, MD where he worked for over 36 years. As a strong man of faith, he was a member of St....

Minna Katharina Spielmann Stitely, 90 of Thurmont Md. Passed away Wednesday October 9 th 2024 at Fredrick Memorial Hospital. Born June 11, 1934 in Germany she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Marie Protzmann nee Spielmann. Minna came to the united states in December of 1959. She proudly gained her citizenship on April 4 th 1975. Minna was part of a ballet group that traveled Europe. She enjoyed dancing and her black poodle Babbett. Minna was united in marriage to James Stitely who proceeded her in death. In addition to her husband she is proceeded in death by three sisters Lieselotte Hitzemann, Kitty Staub, and Bridget Looyen. After the death of her husband she fell in love...

Peggy Mychele Schildt, 74 of Walkersville, MD, has gone home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy had battled Lymphoma for the past 20 months. Born on January 17, 1950, in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of Svend Sheppard and Margel Sikorski. In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her brother David Sheppard as well as her son Todd Williar. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Donald Schildt, Sr., of Walkersville, MD; her children and their spouses, Mychele (Clint) Lehman of Adamstown, MD, Donnie (Kelly) Schildt, Jr. of Thurmont, MD, and her daughter-in-law, Charlene Williar. She is also survived by her...

Max Neel Poffenbarger, 78, of Frederick, Maryland passed away April 9, 2024, at his home. Born July 6, 1945, in Farmville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Reese Poffenbarger and Helen Neel Poffenbarger. He spent his youth on the family farm in Woodsboro, MD, which was the perfect environment for him to master hands-on skills, develop a daring attitude, and feed a curious mind. He had all kinds of adventures, from skating on the frozen pond to racing pony buggies. He became a mechanical genius by disassembling and reassembling anything he could get his hands on and never shied away from peeking under a car's hood. A pivotal point in his life was his motorcycle trip around Europe...

Barbara Joan Warner Coolidge was born July 19, 1931 in Charles City, Iowa, to the late Rev. Arthur L. Warner and Alice Myers Warner. She was married for 30 years to Edward Coolidge, who died in 1987. Barbara was a 1952 graduate from Juniata College, Huntington, PA . She retired from a career with National Institutes of Health as head of the histo-pathological section of the National Cancer Institute. She wrote a lab manual still in use today along with several scientific papers. Barbara is a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren where she carried many responsibilities. She was on various boards and commissions, church board chair and organist for 20 years. She is currently a...

Mary Ethel Young, 90, of Frederick, Maryland, died peacefully on December 9, 2023. Born March 27, 1933, in Purim, India, Mary was the daughter of the late Sidney Brownsberger and Claire Nordyke. She spent many years in the medical field as an audiologist with the Veteran's administration. She was also a loyal member of All Saints Episcopal church in Frederick, Maryland. Mary has two surviving children, Margaret McWilliams, and Edward Young, along with 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. In addition to being a loving mother, she was a voracious reader and a keen observer of nature and animals. She nurtured and cared for many creatures throughout her life, including birds, dogs, cats,...

Gwen Louis Bock, 84, of Blue Ridge Summit, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. After bravely battling dialysis and an array of other health issues, she died peacefully at Chambersburg Hospital with her beloved family by her side. Gwen was born on February 8, 1939, in Pen Mar, MD to Omar "Junie" and Mary Benchoff. As a young girl she enjoyed dancing, singing, and was a talented piano player. Gwen graduated from Thurmont High School with the class of 1957 and immediately started her career in Washington, DC. Gwen found her way back to the Blue Ridge Summit area to start her family and continued her career at Grove Manufacturing for 29 years. She married Joseph Bock on March 13,...

John William Urian, 84, of Thurmont, Maryland, died peacefully at his home on October 29, 2023. He was the loving husband of Rebecca Royer Urian. They celebrated 61 wedded years together on October 6, 2023. Born May 15, 1939, in Dover, Delaware, John was the son of the late John and Ethel Urian of Smyrna, Delaware. Mr. Urian earned an associate degree in liberal arts at Wesley in Dover, DE in 1960, a Bachelor of Arts in history at High Point University in High Point, NC in 1962, and a Master of Legal Studies in library science at the University of Maryland in 1969. John was professionalized as a Librarian in 1971 and as a computer scientist in 1974. As a data systems analyst and computer...

Mary Catherine Shane of Thurmont, Md. Went to be with the Lord on October 28th, 2023 at Doey's House surrounded by family and friends. Mary was born on March 25th, 1957 to the late Elmer H. Plotner and Eva (Bowers) Plotner. She worked for Camp Airy and Camp Louise for 20 years as a house keeper. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and parakeet parent. Mary was an avid collector of teddy bears and flameless candles. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Ronald G. Shane Sr. of Thurmont, Md.; her three children, Misty Shane, Ronald Shane Jr. (Wanda), Tina Ragland (Bill); eight grandchildren, Carrie (Brandon), James, Kelsi, Amber, Ronnie, Desiree, Kendra and Devin; Two...

Mrs. Darlene Lois Wastler, 70 of Thurmont went to be with her lord and savior on March 14, 2023 at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy. Born July 30, 1952, in Thurmont she was the daughter of Josephine & the late Lee Eyler. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her husband Donald Wastler Sr, and special nephew Cody Lee Clark. Darlene was a graduate of Catoctin High School class of 1970. She worked at Clara Frock where she met the love of her life Donald Wastler Sr whom she wed on July 6, 1974. Darlene enjoyed being a homemaker and was known for her incredible baking skills. Later in life Darlene worked as a hostess at Roy Rogers where she was loved and cherished...

Orville Herbert Wells, 84 of Gettysburg passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2023 at his home. Born August 1, 1938 he was the son of the late Orville H & Dorothy nee Gray Wells. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons-in-law Robbie Higgins and Jimmy Gregory. Orville was passionate about trucking and drove truck for several area trucking firms including Hobbs Trucking. He enjoyed watching football especially the Kansas City Chiefs, and loved his 1992 Dodge pick-up. He is survived by his beloved wife Sarah Davis, sons Allen Wells, Gary Wells, Lee Davis(Tammy), George Davis(Brenda); daughters Wanda Higgins, Bonnie Andrews, Beverly Davis; four grandchildren;...

Anthony Wayne Long, 34 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 14, 2023, in Thurmont, Maryland. Born June 29, 1988, in Frederick, Maryland he was the son of Cecil Long & Karen Eckenrode. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Shirley "Lorraine" Foreman & paternal grandmother Linda Nino. Anthony was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed WWE wrestling. He was a devoted father and worked for R.R. Donnelley in Thurmont. He is survived are his parents Karen Eckenrode (Randy Sr), Cecil Long; children Benjamin, Ethan, Madison; siblings Danny, Scott, Trevor, Randy Jr., Brandy, Chantell, CJ, Brittany; grandparents, Allen Foreman, Mary & Bill Eckenrode, Lenol...

Christine Elaine Fogle, 78 of Thurmont passed away peacefully on Thursday January 26, 2023 at Northampton Manor in Frederick. Born July 2, 1944 in Lantz, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Christian C. & Ruth E. nee McKenrick Shockey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Glenn whom she wed on September 14, 1962; brothers John, Rodney, and Joseph Shockey; sisters Bernadine Shockey, Andrea Hall; and granddaughter Tara Lynn Mayland. During her younger years Christine worked at the shoe factory in Thurmont as well as Clare Frock. Later on she worked for both McDonaldundefineds and Roy Rogers in Thurmont working her way up to manager. She...

Donny Lee Marshall, 67 of Thurmont Maryland, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at his home. Born on May 24,1955 in Percyville Virginia, he was the son of the late Stevie Johnson Marshall and Martha Susan ( Trail ) Marshall. During his career he worked for Mr. and Mrs. St Clair on their farm in Monrovia as well as the Maryland and Virginia Sand Plant in Jessup, Maryland. He later worked at the YMCA in Frederick, Maryland. In addition to his parents, preceded in death were his brother Jerry Marshall and sister Margie Jane along with many stepbrothers and sisters. Donny is survived by his sister Peggy (Roy) Ridge and brothers Ronald (Pam) Marshall and Ray (Donna) Marshall, his...

Mr. Herbert (Bert) William Rohrbaugh, Sr., of Emmitsburg, MD, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. Bert was the devoted husband of Mary Elizabeth (Hahn) Rohrbaugh, whom he married on May 29, 1951, and celebrated over 71 years of happiness. Born at his family's farmhouse on Wenschoff Road in Fairfield, PA, on March 23, 1929, and was the son of the late Charles E. and Mary A. (Bowling) Rohrbaugh and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Bert was a member of Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church in Emmitsburg, MD, where he served for many years on the Church Council. He was a Past Master and...

John Kenneth "Kenny" Little, 55 of Thurmont passed away suddenly on December 23rd, 2022. Born March 12, 1967, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania he was the son of Joan E Hobbs Little & the late Donald W. Little. In addition to his father, Kenny was preceded in death by his, Grandparents Maurice H. and Eva E. Hobbs, and Cathy's Grandparents M. Ray and Carmen L. Seiss. Kenny enjoyed his time afield hunting deer and bear, fishing, riding his Harley in poker runs, and playing slow-pitch softball. He was an avid fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, an active member of the Thurmont Amvets, South Mountain Rod and Gun Club, and St. Anthony's Shrine of Emmitsburg. Most of all he enjoyed his pride and...

Elizabeth Royer Watson, 88 of Sabillasville passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her beloved family. Born November 14, 1934, in Somerset, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Samuel T & Louise nee Gall Royer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Spencer Watson and a brother Dr. Carl Royer. In her early years Elizabeth attended Thurmont High School, graduating in 1952 and continued her education at the Dickenson College where she earned a bachelor's degree in economics. Elizabeth had a passion for the theatre, she enjoyed watching, acting, directing, and everything that went with it. So much so she was...