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Mr. Harold Powell
Mr. Harold "Whitey" E. Powell, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at Northampton Manor Health Care. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Thelma Powell.
Born June 8, 1925, in Bethel, he was a son of the late Luther K. And Ellen L. Powell. Mr. Powell was a longtime and active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Walkersville, where he served several terms on the church council and volunteered his professional experience for church maintenance. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force having served during World War II as a airplane engine mechanic.
Whitey was a plumber and electrician by trade, employed with George Devilbis of Walkersville; he was then employed with NIH, retiring after many years of service.
He was a skilled outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Janet Elaine Powell of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Sandra Jean Bell and husband, Lee, of Middletown; four grandchildren, Michael Joyce, Jeremy Joyce, Katherine Bell and William Bell; three great-grandchildren, Charlee, Marya and James Joyce; one brother, Raymond T. Powell and wife, Ruth, of Mountaindale; one niece and two nephews. Whitey will also be remembered by Charles Joyce.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mehrl Powell.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Ave., Walkersville.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 19 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. His pastor, Rev. Mark Foucart, will officiate.
Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Miss Gina Summers
Miss Gina T. Summers, of Germantown, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at 2:12 a.m. She was born Dec. 30, 1958, in Frederick, as the daughter of Joseph W. Summers and the late Jeanette M. Smith. She was the granddaughter of the late Mr. Lawrence and the late Mrs. Elizabeth Summers, of New Windsor, and the late Nathaniel Lyles and the late Edna Beatrice Smith-Thompson.
Gina's special joy in life was being a mom, sister, auntie and friend. Win or lose, she was a die-hard fan of the Washington Redskins. She also loved watching horror movies. She graduated in 1976 from Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, Frederick.
Gina was an outgoing professional with a great personality and had a strong interest in the environment and politics. She spent more than 14 years working as an accounting clerk for The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and was to attend Frederick Community College later this month to complete her degree in accounting. Additionally, in 1999, she started working for Giant Foods as a customer service representative and cashier. She thoroughly enjoyed this job and often spoke of the lifelong friendships she made with customers who came through her line.
She is survived by her children, Maurice Brandon Summers, Fallon Marie Summers, Perry Eugene Lee Jr., all of Germantown; her father and stepmother, Joseph W. and Cecelia Summers of Frederick; stepfather, Charles Lovett Sr. of Stafford, Va.; seven sisters, Debra Gaskins and husband, Byron, of Moline, Ill., Stephanie Summers of York, Pa., Patricia Summers of Frederick, Aletha Neal and husband, Rick, of Stafford, Va., Iesha Alexander and husband, Douglas, of Woodbridge, Va., Whitney Summers of Frederick; and stepsister, Teneeya Brown of Walkersville; five brothers, Joseph Summers Jr. and wife, Sandy, of Hagerstown, Andre Zeigler of Frederick, Charles Lovett Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind., Caesar Lovett and wife, Kimberly, of Lorton, Va., and Kenyan Summers of Walkersville; aunts, Theodoshia (Putsy) Thompson of Frederick, Nona Watts-Johnson of Thurmont, Hazel Willis of Westminster, and Wendy Thompson of Frederick; uncles, Nathaniel (Paper) and wife, Areitha Smith, and James and Gregory Smith, all of Frederick, Lawrence Summers of Westminster, Roland and wife, Alive Summers, of Gaithersburg, and Marlon Summers of New Windsor. Also surviving her are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She also leaves behind to cherish her memory a devoted cousin, Melissa Watts of Thurmont, and Oriana Braxton (niece) of Frederick; two God-daughters, Tamera Addison of Gaithersburg, and Marquashia Ambush of Frederick; and one God-son, Re' Khai Snowden of Frederick; Sydney (Jake) Boykin of Glen Burnie, Frances (Mickey) Zeigler of Frederick, Valerie Becton of Silver Spring, and a very special friend, Rodney L. Towns of Manassas, Va.
She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; her mother; a nephew, Ira Phillips; and an Aunt Daisy Hollingsworth; uncles, Levine (Beanie) Summers and Clarence Summers.
A viewing will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home, 110 W. South St., Frederick. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 98 W. All Saints St., Frederick. Burial will follow at Fairview cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Patricia Summers, 402 Wilson Place, Frederick, MD 21702; there is a fund set up for her children.
Mr. Gilbert Toth
Mr. Gilbert W. Toth, 55, of Mount Airy, died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He leaves behind his wife, Jill Williams, and son, Garrett Toth-Williams.
Gil was born July 11, 1953, in Takoma Park. He was the son of Rosanna M. Toth and the late Joseph R. Toth. He was raised in Silver Spring.
Following his graduation from the University of Maryland at College Park with a bachelor's in education, Gil taught industrial arts and automotives at high schools in Montgomery County and Southern Maryland for several years. He joined the IBM Corporation in 1978, and for more than 19 years he worked as a customer engineer, systems center representative and market analyst.
During that time, he completed a second bachelor's at University of Maryland University College in computer science. After leaving IBM, he worked as a consultant for various firms until he joined the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). At MSDE, he was a data processing analyst doing Oracle application development for the Division of Accountability and Assessment.
Gil was a consummate jack-of-all-trades. He restored antique furniture, old sports cars, a couple of stained glass windows and even a player piano. On the construction of their last house, he did all the electrical and plumbing work and most of the interior finishing with his wife, and he extensively remodeled all his previous homes.
Gil felt compelled to tinker with things and was unafraid to disassemble anything and put it together again better than ever. He was the "go-to" man in the family if you needed anything installed or repaired. Gil had an off-beat sense of humor and found endless opportunities for amusement in everyday life. He was a good, but messy cook. One of Gil's greatest joys was spending time with his son Garrett, of whom he was very proud.
In addition to his mother, wife and son, other survivors include his 113 year-old grandmother, Catherine Hagel, of New Hope, Minn.; sisters, M. Rosanne Toth, of Bel Air, and Mercedes Shields and her husband, Edward, of St. Francisville, La.; and brother, Leon Toth and his wife, Careen, of Potomac. He was predeceased by his brother, Gerard Toth, whose wife, Martha, still resides in Belleville, Mich. Gil will also be greatly missed by his wife's family and his numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy. A memorial mass will be offered at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at St. Michaels Catholic Church at Poplar Springs, 1125 St. Michaels Rd, Mount Airy with Rev. Michael J. Ruane as Celebrant.
Interment will be private.
Mr. Ralph Eugene Schroyer
Ralph Eugene Schroyer, 89, of Hagerstown, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at his home. Born March 5, 1919, in Myersville, he was the son of the late Oscar C. and Evva Rice Schroyer.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Schroyer, Jan. 30, 2004.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was retired from Fairchild Aircraft after 31 years of employment. He was a member of the Boonsboro American Legion.
He is survived by two sons, Roy E. Schroyer and Wayne L. Schroyer, both of Hagerstown; two sisters, Amy Neely of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ruth Ditto of Hagerstown; two brothers, Clarence Schroyer and Donald Schroyer, both of Hagerstown; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Richard L. Schroyer, and sisters, Marie Burns and Norma Nichols.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., with Rev. Tim Martin officiating. Military services at graveside will be conducted by Washington County AMVETS Post #10. Burial will be in Mount Zion cemetery in Myersville.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742.
Mrs. Edna Murray
Edna Geisler Murray, 53, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 8, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Preston and June (Cannon) Geisler.
Edna loved working on crafts and country music. She also adored her two cats. She always had a nice smile, and was a good homemaker. Finally, she loved taking trips to the beach.
Edna is the mother of Tommy Bender, Alan Bender, and Kelly Shafer and the grandmother of three. She was a sister to Frizzy Smith, Preston Geisler Jr. and Lana Burkett. She will be greatly missed by Vickie and Jeff Geisler. She is also survived by some very good friends, Donna Houck, Melissa Byrd, George Beckett, Thomas Cole and Bunny Lydie. She was the kind of lady that will always be remembered by all of her loved ones and friends.
All services will be private. Arrangements are by the Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home, Frederick.
Mrs. Donna Pierson
Mrs. Donna Jean Pierson, 63, loving mother and grandmother, of Charles Town, W.Va., died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at Winchester, Va. Medical Center. She was the wife of Benny L. Pierson. Born Sept. 28, 1945 in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Meredith Exline and Charlotte Watkins.
Mrs. Pierson retired after 40 years with State Farm Insurance Company, Frederick. She was a member of Brownsville Church of the Brethren. She was a graduate of Boonsboro High School, class of 1963.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Paula Payne and husband, Christopher of Charles Town, W.Va.; two granddaughters, Mikaela and Cameron Payne; a sister, Susie Ruffner and husband, Peter of Boonsboro.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Itnyre.
Memorial service will be at noon on Monday, Oct. 13, at Brownsville Church of the Brethren with Pastor Alan Smith officiating. There will be no visitation.
Interment will be private.
Arrangements are by Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Charles Town, W.Va. E-mail condolences to info@mtstrider.com.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 3980, Charleston, WV 25339-3980; or American Cancer Society-Jefferson County Relay for Life, in care of Patricia Ott, 145 Donald Drive, Charles Town, WV 25414.
Mr. David Van Gosen
Mr. David Lynn Van Gosen, 73, of Mount Airy, died on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, at the Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy. He was the husband of Carole Van Gosen, his wife of 49 years.
Born on Jan. 20, 1935, he was the son of the late David N. And Ethel Van Gosen Magruder. Mr. Van Gosen was a graduate of Allegany High School in Cumberland, earned his B.S. At Frostburg University and a Master of Arts from Michigan State University. He served in the U.S. Army. David was employed by the Carroll County Board of Education for 34 years; first teaching at Mount Airy High School, next the head of the Biology and Science Dept. at South Carroll High School, and then as vice principal at Mount Airy Middle School for 24 years, until his retirement in 1993. David was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, the Mount Airy Kiwanis Club, coached Little League and enjoyed gardening.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons: Bradley Van Gosen and wife Nancy of Highland Park, Colo., Danny Van Gosen and fianc? Tricia Vaden of Keedysville, and Luke Van Gosen and wife Linda of Plano, Texas; three grandchildren: Derek, Ethan and Brandon Van Gosen; a brother, Donald Magruder and wife Sharon of Cumberland; a sister, Virginia Magruder of Hagerstown; and a sister-in-law, Janie Hutcherson of Cumberland.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 S. Main St., Mount Airy with the Rev. Dennis Yocum and the Rev. Jennifer Karsner officiating.
A private interment will take place Pine Grove cemetery, Mount Airy.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 S. Main St., Mount Airy, MD 21771.
Mrs. Mary Culler
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Culler, 86, of Frederick, died on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at her home. She was the loving wife of 48 years to the late Paul Milton Culler, who died on Jan. 20, 1995.
She was born in Frederick, on May 21, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Charles Vernon and Mary Nettie Moberly Fulmer.
Mrs. Culler was retired from Airpax in Frederick. She was a life long member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frederick, where she had taught Sunday School and was known as a church mouse, which involved tiding up the church on Monday mornings. She was the longest member of the Pythians Sister Mountain City Temple No. 14. She enjoyed for many years roller skating, puzzle books, craft shows, and traveling the United States and abroad.
Surviving her is one son, Wayne L. Culler, of Frederick, two brothers, George Fulmer, of Frederick and Robert Fulmer, of GA, four sisters, Betty Flohr, of Rocky Ridge, Dorothy Droneburg, of Frederick, Effie Fulmer, of Frederick, and Bonnie Kardeen, of Xenia, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Fulmer and a sister, Eleanor Fulmer.
The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm., on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. The Rev. Dr. David G. Oravec, pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Mount Olivet cemetery, Frederick. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.keeneybasford.com.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P. O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.
Mrs. Mary Dinterman
Mrs. Mary Catherine Dinterman, 85, of Thurmont, died Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Donald Eugene Dinterman of Thurmont, whom she married
March 22, 1943.
Born March 13, 1923 in New Midway, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Margaretta Creager Bollinger.
Mrs. Dinterman was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ of Thurmont. She had been employed at Super Thrift in Thurmont. She traveled all over the United States. She was a great cook.
Surviving besides her husband are three children: Belva J. Dinterman of Arlington, Va., Beverly Camardese of Rockville, and Bonnie Reid and husband Robert of Thurmont; five grandchildren: Michael Reid of Frederick, Rob Reid and wife Kristi of Thurmont, Matthew Camardese of Baltimore, Christine Camardese of St. Marys City, and Mark Camardese of Laurel; two great-grandchildren: Dylan and Ryan Reid of Thurmont; and two sisters: Anna Seiss of Rocky Ridge, and Thelma Miller and husband Waldon of Caledonia, Mich. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Henry Bollinger, Walter Bollinger and Guy Bollinger and a sister: Lucy Davis.
Mrs. Dinterman is at the Robert E. Dailey & Son Funeral Homes, P.A., 615 E. Main St., Thurmont. There will be no visiting or calling at the funeral home.
Graveside services and interment will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13 at Blue Ridge cemetery, Thurmont with her pastor the Rev. Les Sims officiating.
Food and fellowship will follow at Trinity United Church of Christ, 101 E. Main St., Thurmont.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made in memory of Mrs. Dinterman to Trinity United Church of Christ, 101 E. Main St., Thurmont, MD 21788.
Mrs. Marjory Jones
Marjory Ellen Jones, 89, a resident of Frederick, and formerly of Mountgomery Village, died on Oct. 7, 2008, after a two year battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 9, 1919 in Washington, D.C. to Harry and Catherine Mathias.
Marjory graduated from Central High School NW D.C. in 1938. She retired from NIH in 1978 and was later employed by Drs. Murphys and Griswold Dental Associates for approximately eight years.
Marjory was a Eucharistic and Pastoral Minister and involved with the Ladies Club at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Libertytown. She was an avid reader. She enjoyed hand sewing, dancing, bird watching, gardening and participating in bible studies. She knew how to have fun evidenced by her water rafting and roller coaster excursions. Marjory was a wife, cherished sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Jones, who died in 1963, her brother, Robert Mathias who died in WWII; her sister Mary Louise Norris February 1996 and George F. Norris, February 1997.
She is survived by her brothers, Joseph Mathias and wife Ruth, Justin Mathias and wife Laura; and her sister, Edwina Dillon and husband Francis. She has four daughters, Patricia Maiuzzo and husband Michael of Queenstown; Kathleen Sis and husband Joseph of Frederick; Judith Atwell and husband Rodney of Frederick; Diana Bracone and husband Charles of Union Bridge; and her son, Christhoper Jones and wife Mary Lucille, of Barnesville. She leaves 16 grandchildren, from the Maiuzzo family, Kim Schod and husband Kent, Tony, Jessica, William, Paul and Maria Maiuzzo; from the Sis family, AnnMarie Baker and husand Greg, Christy Cheeks and husband Ron, Elizabeth Renninger and husband Dave, Diana Boumel and husband Daniel; from the Atwell family, Philip Atwell, Charles Atwell and wife Mary; from the Jones family Emily, Marjory, Logan, and Meredith Jones. She also has 19 great-grandchildren, Jennifer, 24; Christopher, 22 and wife Jennifer; and Andrew Schod, 21; Shayna Maiuzzo, 15 and David Powell, 13; Kevin, 19; Hayley, 16 and Alison Baker, 12; Malachi, 3 and Mathias Cheeks, 21 mo.; Cortney, 9; Keirstin, 8; Ethan, 5 and Brooke Renninger, 2; Jack, 4; Katrina, 2 and Roman Boumel, 1; Elyssa, 7 and Christopher Atwell, 6; and a great-great-grandson, Isaiah Schod, 1. She leaves two goddaughters, Mary Anne Norris Mosley and Catherine A Dillon.
In addition to those individuals mentioned is a large, loving extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews, and their children, as well as several close and dear friends from Montgomery Village and Frederick. We express our appreciation for the excellent and loving care provided her by Hospice as well as the staff at Heartfields where she resided for 19 months prior to returning to her daughter Kathy's home where she lived for nine years.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, at St. Peter's in Libertytown with Celebrants Msgr. John A. Dietzenbach and Msgr. Rob Jaskot.
Interment will be in St. Peter's cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to St. Peter's building fund, P.O. Box 278, Libertytown, MD 21762.
