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Mrs. Catherine Eyler
Mrs. Catherine C. Eyler, 86, of Frederick, died Friday, Sept. 12, at Northampton Manor Nursing Center in Frederick. She was the wife of the late Joseph K. Eyler Sr., who died in 1979.
Born Sept. 11, 1922, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Sourren L. and Rosa Mulican Welty. She was a cafeteria worker at T.J. High School, retiring in the late 70's, after 19 years. Catherine was a member of Lewistown United Methodist Church as well as F.S.K. American Legion Post 11, in Frederick. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and loved music, especially singing and was a member of her church choir and the Sweet Adelines.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph Eyler Jr. and friend, Raylene Dotson, of Frederick and Richard Eyler and wife, Julia, of Hagerstown; two grandchildren, Misty Eyler of Frederick and Gregory Eyler of Rehoboth Beach, Del.; a great-grandson, Madison Eyler of Frederick. Catherine was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters and was the last of her immediate family.
Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the funeral home chapel, with her pastor, Rev. Esza Hurst, officiating.
Interment will be in Mount Olivet cemetery, Frederick.
Mr. Gerald Keeney
Gerald Rodney Keeney, age 62, of Taneytown, died suddenly Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at his home.
Born March 8, 1946, in Keysville, he was the son of the late D. Luther and Mabel (Clabaugh) Keeney. He was the husband of 18 years to Debbie Ann Keeney.
Mr. Keeney was a graduate of Taneytown High School. In the 1970s, he owned and operated Modulation Headquarters, and was currently employed at Flow Serve in Taneytown, as a maintenance facilitator for the past 35 years. He was a member of Keysville Evangelical Lutheran Church in Keymar, and a member of various gun clubs, where he volunteered a lot of his time. He was an instructor of a hunter safety course, and an avid trap, skeet, and sporting clay shooter. Gerald loved cooking, electronics and the latest gadgets.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are daughter, Laryssa Keeney of Casselberry, Fla.; sister and spouse, Sylvia and Fred Haney, of Elizabeth City, N.C.; brother-in-law, Michael N. Bollinger of Keysville. Also surviving are special friend, Theda L. Merson of Taneytown; and many nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by a sister, Gloria Bollinger.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m . Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, with Deacon Charles E. Barnhart Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Keysville Union cemetery in Keymar. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Mr. Loraine Clabaugh
Loraine Melvin Clabaugh, age 72, of Littlestown, Pa., died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at home.
Born Jan. 25, 1936, in Ladiesburg, he was the son of the late Melvin J. and Mildred I. (Shriner) Clabaugh. He was the husband of 50 years to Sonja B. (Reid) Clabaugh.
Mr. Clabaugh was a veteran of the Maryland National Guard, and had worked for many years as a small engine and automobile mechanic. He enjoyed antique cars, outdoors, nature, and attending steam-engine shows.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are children and spouses, Ricky L. Clabaugh of Missouri, Debora J. and David Reckley of Thurmont, Linda C. and Mike Cooper of Aspers, Pa., Charles D. and Chrissy Clabaugh of Littlestown, Pa., and Karen L. Thurley of Carlisle, Pa.; a sister and husband, Ruth I. and Paul "Pug" Finneyfrock of Thurmont; grandchildren, Charlene, Stacey, Lisa, Christina, Charles Jr., Ashley, and Kyle Clabaugh, Bradley Hayes, Randy Brent, Jessica Barrett, Jason and Jen Cooper, Taylor and Austin Renner, Daniel Koons, and Isaiah Thurley.
Also surviving are five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by a grandson, Erik Hayes in 2004, and by great-granddaughters, Brook Leland in 1993, and Olivia Clabaugh in 2007.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, with the Rev. Donna Sandridge officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View cemetery in Harney. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Clarence Brown
Clarence Franklin Brown, 84, of Monrovia, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008.
Born Jan. 12, 1924, in Mount Pleasant, he was the son of the late Oscar Brown and Myrtle Stine. He was preceded in death by his dear wife of 64 years, Golden June (Moxley) Brown.
He was employed as a manager at Sealtest Dairy in Baltimore, and developed an inventory system that was highly lauded by the Kraft Corporation when they purchased the company. Upon retirement Mr. Brown, travelled the United States and he and his wife were able to travel to all of the lower 48 States. During their travels, the Browns managed to visit all of the National Parks as well as many, many State Parks. He and his wife were passionate about gardening, enjoying freezing and canning the fruits and vegetables they grew together. Mr. and Mrs. Brown selflessly served the Montgomery County Government by together fostering 28 children in over 20 years. Mr. Brown was supportive of the Red Cross and gave blood on a routine basis. In addition, he volunteered his time in order to help construct two local churches, The Frederick First Church of the Nazarene and The Valley Fellowship Church of the Nazarene. In over 64 years of marriage, the Browns were inseparable, dedicating their lives to each other. They truly adored each other and will be greatly missed.
Mr. Brown is survived by three sons, C. Robert Brown (Deanna), Clarence R. Brown (Frances) and Paul M. Brown; he was a loving grandfather of five, Robyn Noon (Richard), Charles Brown Jr. (Jennifer), Julie Brown, Dawn Lester (Terry) and David Brown. Mr. Brown also leaves behind nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; he is also survived by two aunts, currently residing at Vindobona Nursing Home, both of whom are over 100 years of age. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Brown;, Roy Brown and Albert Brown as well as a great-granddaughter.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at the Keeney and Basford PA Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, the funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Providence United Methodist Church, 3735 Kemptown Church Road, Monrovia, with the Rev. Donna L. Herritt officiating. Interment will be in the Church cemetery.
Mr. William Horman
Mr. William Henry Horman, 98, of Middletown, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.
Born on July 15, 1910, he was the son of the late George W. Horman and Mary Ellen Zimmerman. Mr. Horman worked for the Chesapeake Creamery in Baltimore in the 1940s to the 1960s.
In addition to his second career working for Happ Realty, he also enjoyed farming part-time in Middletown. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Hyattstown.
Mr. Horman was pre-deceased by his wife, Ethel June Rudy. He was a loving father to Wayne W. Horman, John D. Horman and Rudy C.Z. Horman. Mr. Horman leaves behind five grandchildren, Kristie, Amy Beth, Todd, Susan and Abby; as well as three great-grandchildren, Robert, Lucas and Sierra. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at the Keeney and Basford, PA, Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the Funeral Home, The Rev. David Meador officiating. The interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Activities Department at Northampton Manor, 300 East 16th Street, Frederick, MD 21701.
Mrs. Joan Marlene Knight
Joan Marlene Knight, 69, of Frederick, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2008, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.
Ms. Knight is survived by one nephew, Richard Kevin Knight of Fresno, Ca.; one niece, Melody K. Lawson of Tuscon, Ariz.; one uncle, Bobby Williams of Fresno Ca.; one aunt, Jacqueline Rogers of Foley, Ala.; many cousins; and special friends, Vi Rice of Maryland and Annette and Net Strickland of Valley, Ala. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathryn Knight Loughead, and her brother, Richard B. Knight.
Born Sept. 26, 1938, in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Dorothy Knight. Ms. Knight was a member of the Methodist faith. During the 1960s, Joan was a member of the Women's Army Corps. She had lived in Maryland from July 1965 until her death. She earned a Master's Degree in education from Towson University. From January 1977 until her retirement, she faithfully served the citizens of Maryland, in various capacities in the Maryland child support enforcement administration. Beginning in January 1977, Ms. Knight was a member of the child support enforcement division of the Prince George's County Department of Social Services, serving as a child support enforcement agent and supervisor of the absent parent locator unit.
In September 1982, she transferred to the Maryland Child Support Enforcement Administration in Baltimore (state headquarters), where she served as a field supervisor, assistant director of field services, director of field services, project director for development and implementation of Maryland's automated child support system, deputy executive director of the Maryland child support administration and acting executive director of the Maryland child support enforcement administration.
Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 6, at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley, Ala. Burial was at Fairview cemetery.
Memorials may be sent in her memory to the Alzheimer's Research Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601.
Mr. Theodore Russell
Mr. Theodore Russell, 68, of Frederick, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at his residence. He was the husband of Debra C. Walker Russell, his wife of 28 years.
Born July 9, 1940, in the Bronx, N. Y., he was the son of Benjamin R. Russell of Tampa, Fla., and the late Naomi Chapman Russell.
Ted spent the majority of his life working as an electrical engineer after graduating from the Newark College of Engineering in 1962. He then earned a Masters Degree in education from Montclair State College. After spending three years in navigation with the U.S. Air Force, Ted worked on space shuttle technologies for the remainder of his career. He retired from NASA under Lockheed Martin in Houston, Texas, in 1997. Ted then went to work with the Houston Independent School District managing a program for at risk children. Although much of his time was devoted to his family, ministry and community outreach, he found time to go from barbershop to barbershop talking to men about family life.
In 2004, after 12 years in Houston, he and his wife returned to Maryland to be closer to their children and grandchildren and to go full time into ministry. They have ministered to countless people throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East. In addition, he had passions for photography and percussion instruments.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and father, are three children, Dennis Russell of Norfolk, Va.; Taheba Byrd of Washington, D.C.; and Kyheim Byrd and wife, Demica, of Frederick; nine grandchildren, Brianna Byrd, Takina Smith, Myranda Smith, Kyheim Byrd, Shayla Russell, Anthony Byrd, Jordan Byrd, Jaden Byrd and Bethanni Russell; two sisters, Verona Wyche of Neptune, N.J. and Bernadette Yee of Tampa; a brother, Vaughn Russell of Plainfield, N.J. Mr. Russell was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Russell.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, with Bishop Delbert Herrin officiating.
Interment will take place in Mount Olivet cemetery, Frederick.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartcry International Ministries, P.O. Box 1493, Frederick, MD 21702.
Mrs. Kathryn Moore
Born Kathryn Marie Speaker, daughter of George Eugene and Edna Hayden Speaker on Oct. 29, 1916, in Washington, D.C., the oldest of five children. She grew up a proud fifth-generation Washingtonian, working various jobs, leading up to a position with the Office of the Commandant of the Washington Navy Yard during World War II.
In 1945, she moved with her husband, C. Thomas Moore, to Knoxville, where they farmed for the next 25 years. After raising two daughters, she returned to the workforce with the Easter Seal Treatment Center when it was located at the Odd Fellows Home, later following it to the Frederick Memorial Hospital when it became the Physical Therapy Department. She last was employed by The National Geographic Society where she retired in 1981.
A three-time breast cancer survivor, she spent over 25 years volunteering for the National Cancer Society as a reach to recovery volunteer and later their coordinator. She was also an active volunteer with the CanSurmount program of the Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was an excellent cook and accomplished seamstress and for many years was known for her crocheted angels.
She is survived by one sister, Ruth Hollon and husband, Tom, of Naples, Fla; two daughters, Patricia Cook and husband, Richard, of Middletown; and Sandra Costanzo and husband, Joseph, of Aiken, S.C.; and step-son, Lynn Moore and wife, Mary, of Boonesboro. Also survived by granddaughter, Kelly Wenrich and husband, Steve, of Severna Park; two grandsons, John (Mike) Cook of Middletown, and Joseph (Chris) Cook of Hagerstown; and one great-grandson, Joshua Cook of Hagerstown. She is also survived by her devoted caregiver Emma Shipley, and her black cat, Belle.
She died peacefully at her home in Crestwood Village on Thursday, Sept. 11. Funeral arrangements have been made through Stauffer's Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, and a service at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Internment at Fort Lincoln cemetery will be private.
Mr. John McKnight III
John Patrick "Jack" McKnight III, 33, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at the Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown.
Born Oct. 4, 1974, in Florida, he was the son of John Patrick McKnight II of Hagerstown and Terri Dodson and husband, Kevin, of Mount Airy.
He was a graduate of Linganore High School. He most recently worked as a security alarm technician for ADS security systems. He was actively involved in fire and emergency services in Washington County.
He received his emergency medical technician certification, rescue technician certificate and was a level II fire fighter. He obtained these certifications through the University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. He was an active emergency care provider at the Community Rescue Service in Hagerstown.
He was an active volunteer and career emergency care provider and rescue technician of the Smithsburg Emergency Medical Services where he held numerous committee and office postions, most recently serving as deputy chief of EMS operations.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Casey C. McKnight, and daughter, Hailey Leishear, both of Hagerstown; sisters, Chrisi McKnight of Hagerstown; brothers, Johnny Dodson of Annapolis and Jon Monroe of Easton; niece, Karen Roberts, and nephew, Wayne Roberts, both of Hagerstown; and Jennifer and Tim Gargana of Williamsport; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the Veterans Park, Smithsburg.
Memorial donations will be accepted at the service.
Mrs. Louellen Powell
Louellen (Lou) Vrahiotes Powell, 83, died Aug. 10, 2008, after gracefully enduring a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Albert M. Powell Jr. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and close friends.
Lou Powell was born July 24, 1925, in Washington, D.C., to Greek immigrant parents, Maria and Aristides (Harry) Vrahiotes. She was raised with her older sister, Helen, and younger brother, Peter. Lou learned Greek as a child and continued to speak it fluently throughout her life, much to the delight of her family.
She attended Roosevelt High School, then earned a bachelor's degree in sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park. Lou completed extension studies in education at Johns Hopkins University and, later in life, a master's degree in education at College Park, specializing in family mediation. She was a proud Terp who supported both academics and athletics at her alma mater, though she could not always watch the final minutes of a close basketball game.
Lou applied her education to work as a nurturing first grade teacher in Baltimore City and at Waverly and Wolfsville Elementary Schools in Frederick County. Pursuing her love for children and families, she later developed a family mediation practice to assist parents with the difficult passages of separation and divorce. Her kindness, knowledge, and professionalism helped people of all ages.
Lou especially will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and Nonnie. She met her husband, Al, when he was in medical school and shared the joys and rigors of his practice in pediatrics and child psychiatry. Together, they built a home of full of love, fun, and encouragement.
Memories of Lou are cherished by her family: son, Michael and wife, Barbara, of Frederick and their children, Chelsea, Stephen, and Anne; daughter, Lynn West and husband, Thomas, of Roseboro, N.C. and their children, Matthew (wife, Marissa), Patrick, and Andrew (partner, Danya and their children, Irie and Willow); son, Gregory and wife, Deborah, of Frederick and their children, Colleen, Daniel, and Katharine; daughter, Elizabeth Pollack and husband, Thomas, of Frederick and their son, Jonathan; and son, Eric and wife, Liliane, of Singapore and their children, Phillip and Frederick. She will also be remembered by relatives, Patricia and William Grove of Frederick, the Vrahiotes family, and many close friends. All felt "Mama Lou's" warmth in every hug and every bowl of vegetable beef soup.
Lou's love of people and life found expression in many ways. She volunteered for the Frederick Memorial Hospital, the Salvation Army, and numerous PTAs. Along with friends, she opened the first gift shop at Schifferstadt. Lou was a master flower arranger who participated actively with the Green-Walled Garden Club. She hosted great dinner parties and family gatherings. An outstanding cook in any cuisine, her Greek meals were always special.
Lou's humor, indomitable spirit, beauty, and generosity — her goodness of heart — will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the The Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, 15 W. Church St., Frederick. A reception at the church will follow. Arrangements are by Keeney and Basford Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Lou's honor to The Willows Fund — Homewood at Frederick care of the Community Foundation of Frederick County.
Mr. Stephen Long
Mr. Stephen M. Long, 24, of Frederick, passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008.
He was born July 11, 1984, in Baltimore and was a computer IT tech.
Surviving are his parents, Michelle and Amin Rahman of Frederick; a brother, Christopher Rahman; two sisters, Kaitlin Rahman and Allie Rahman all of Frederick; grandparents, Stephen and Kitty Lauer of Swanton and John Fisher of Frederick; aunts and uncles, Stephen Lauer and Jennifer and Brian Eurice all of Bel Air; cousins, Brian Eurice and Madison Eurice.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. A mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 112 E. Church St., Frederick, with Rev. Richard Murphy as celebrant. Interment will take place in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
