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Mrs. Karen Timmons-Clipper
Karen Timmons, a skilled reporter who wrote well and made hundreds of other writers better during a distinguished career as an editor, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. She was 58.
Timmons had battled ovarian cancer for a year and died of complications, said her husband, William T. Clipper.
The managing editor of Scripps Howard News Service, Timmons was a fine and careful writer who developed into a firm but gentle editor, combining a love of the language and fidelity to proper grammar with an empathetic touch for prickly writers reluctant to change even a comma. Timmons always got her way with a story, and most writers felt she had done them a great service.
"Every story Karen touched was improved, and every person she met came away feeling better about themselves," said Peter Copeland, editor and general manager of Scripps Howard News Service. "We knew her in life as smart, loving and fun. In the end we saw her grit and determination, still editing stories from her 'couch bureau' when she was too weak to stand."
Timmons had a natural elegance about her, a flair evident in her home and office, as well as her writing. She also had a bottomless capacity for belly laughs, often at her own expense, and even during the darkest days of chemotherapy.
Besides newspapers, her other great love was her family. She was most proud of her son, Michael and talked often about his success as a chef and entrepreneur. Timmons married
recently, and with her husband, Bill, was restoring several properties near their home in Burkittsville.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Timmons graduated from the School of Journalism at Ohio State University. She worked for the Japan Times in Okinawa before taking a job as a general assignment reporter at the Metro Virginia News in Leesburg, Va. From there, she joined United Press International, then owned by Scripps Howard.
Timmons left UPI to start her own news service in Richmond, Va., supplying state government coverage to small papers, and she edited newsletters and directories on alternative fuels and wrote for various magazines.
She returned to UPI in 1985 as the national lifestyle editor in Washington, also serving as the arts and entertainment editor. She later covered Congress and federal agencies.
In 1992, Timmons joined The Washington Times as assistant features editor and then assistant national editor.
Timmons was hired in 1995 by Scripps Howard News Service to manage a new product called the Scripps-McClatchy Western Service, a wire targeted to and for newspapers in the West.
Her strong editing, good judgment and steady hand made her the obvious choice for a series of leadership positions that led to the title of managing editor of Scripps Howard News Service. She led national and international news coverage, coordinated news gathering with hundreds of newspapers around the world, developed new magazines for the cable networks HGTV and Food Network, and launched special sections for newspapers, several websites and other news products.
Recent responsibilities included leading the Scripps Howard investigative reporting team, uncovering major stories on sudden infant death, missing children and other topics.
Her special skill, though, was helping others become better professionally and personally, which she did with her own brand of tough love. She expected colleagues to work hard, but happily rewarded them with praise, treats, prizes and parties. Her signature event was the annual office chair race: a screaming, well-banging dash down carpeted corridors astride a wheeled desk chair. She insisted on being the one to hand out the prize ribbons. Every racer got one.
Timmons is survived by her father, John Timmons; her son, Michael Rypka; sisters, Becky Tobey and Jan Mercer; her husband, Bill Clipper; and two sons, William and Robert Clipper.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing Thursday, Oct. 23, and Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick.
A celebration of Karen's life and funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 5 E. Main St., Burkittsville. Internment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122.
Mrs. Willie Lacy
Mrs. Willie Ruth Lacy, 76, of Falling Waters, W.Va., passed away gracefully Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Gary Elwood Lacy.
Born July 8, 1932, in Saltsville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee and Susie Burgess Doane.
Mrs. Lacy was currently a caregiver at the Berkley Senior Services, a career well suited to her special qualities. She enjoyed quilting, reading, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by three sons, Clay Miller and wife, Maryann, of Rockville, Toby Miller and companion, Karen Gearing, of Cumberland, Mike Lacy and wife, Sue, of Germantown; and daughter, Debbie Crowell and husband, Tom, of Mansfield, Mass.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Hogston and Dottie Costello; and two brothers, Robert and Tony Doane. Many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews also survive.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clayton Hoyt Miller, and a sister, Fay Taylor.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Robert E. Steinke officiating.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Frederick Memorial Hospital, Ward 3-B, 400 W. Seventh Street, Frederick, MD 21701.
Mr. Otto Steeger
Mr. Otto Gustav Steeger, 89, died Sunday, Oct. 19. He was born Feb. 3, 1919.
Otto is survived by his three daughters, Ronna Cook of Cedar Park, Texas, Lisa Lamb of Boyds and Tina Brashears of Walkersville; five grandchildren, Tracy Cook, David Lamb, Dustin, Devin and Dalton Brashears; and five great-grandchildren. He is retired from Montgomery County as a traffic engineer of 30 years.
He will be missed very much.
Ms. Magdalene Fuller
Ms. Magdalene Zella Fuller, 87, of Frederick, died Oct. 20, 2008, at Northampton Manor Nursing Home.
Born Nov. 2, 1920 in Barling, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Van and Zella Fuller.
Ms. Fuller was a member of the First Baptist Church of Frederick. She was a former Associate Dean of Nursing at Indiana University School of Nursing in Indianapolis, where she served for 25 years. She was named Professor Emeritus and was given the Distinguished Alumni Service Award as well as numerous other awards from the city of Indianapolis and the University. She worked on a committee for HUD for several years before retiring. She was active in the Indiana State Nurses Association, the Indiana Nurses Foundation and other professional organizations and was a well-known lecturer and writer.
Ms. Fuller is survived by her brother, Wayman Fuller of Fort Worth, Texas; her nieces and nephews, Ann Whitehouse of Frederick, Joy Carr of Alma, Ark., Drucilla Fidler of Prairie Grove, Ark.; David Cross of Prairie Grove, Ark., Duane Cross of Evansville, Ark., Marilyn Sue Blassingame of Mission, Texas and Steve Fuller of Fort Worth, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Opal Cross, and brother, Willie Fuller.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the First Baptist Church of Frederick, 7040 Bowers Road, Frederick. Rev. Dr. Larry Eubanks will officiate.
Entombment will be private at Mount Olivet cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund of the First Baptist Church or to their Building Fund.
Mr. Randy Hoover
Mr. Randy Doyle Hoover, 47, of Wagaman Road, Hagerstown, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at the Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown.
Born July 29, 1961 in Montgomery County, he was the son of James V. Hoover Sr. and Sallie M. (Tolbert) Roberts.
He attended the Rockville area schools. He was employed by Goodwill Industries. He was a lifetime member of the Rockville Moose Lodge 1540.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by daughter Loretta, sister Deborah Cashwell, brothers James Hoover Jr, Michael Hoover and Tracy Hoover, one grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his companion Cheryl Swope March 26, 2008 brother Steven Hoover.
There will be no viewing. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Rockville Assembly Of God, Glenmill Road, Rockville, with Pastor Stan Nelson officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association 415 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201 or American Diabetes Association, 407 Central Ave. Glyndon, MD 21071-9987.
Arrangements by the J.L. Davis Funeral Home in Smithsburg.
Mr. Ralph Joseph Kidwell Jr.
Mr. Ralph Joseph Kidwell Jr., 63, of Ijamsville, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at the Regional Veterans Hospital in Martinsburg, W.Va.
Born in Olney on Jan. 28, 1945, he was the son of the late Ralph Joseph Kidwell Sr. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Ralph was an accomplished self-employed brick and stone mason.
Survivors include his mother, Debbie Ruth Harding Kidwell of Walkersville; a son, Michael R. Kidwell and wife Gina of Gaithersburg; two grandchildren, Ian and Samantha Kidwell of Gaithersburg; three siblings, Rick Kidwell and wife Patty of St. Simon Island, Ga., Ruthie Ciufolo and husband Ken of Frederick, and Bruce Kidwell and wife Theresa of Germantown; he is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A memorial service celebrating Ralph's life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784.
Mr. Samuel Eugene Horman
Mr. Samuel Eugene Horman, 64, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, Va. He was the husband of Linda Glista Horman. They were married
for 15 years.
Born Feb. 1, 1944 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Lewis E. Sr., and Louise Jennie Fouche Horman.
Mr. Horman lived in the Frederick County area prior to moving to Martinsburg in 1993. At the time of his death, he was a superintendent for Gull Corporation in Leesburg, Va. He maintained many close working relationships with Perry Engineering, Crider-Shockey, and Action Concrete.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1966-68.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Yancy Horman and wife Terry of Frederick; three daughters, Tammy Sirbaugh and husband Larry of Charles Town, W.Va., Dawn Hoffman and husband Rick of Charles Town and Pam Dinges and her friend Lee Bolinger of Harpers Ferry; and one brother, Lewis E. Horman Jr. and wife Phyllis of Hagerstown.
Mr. Horman is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Sammy, Teddy, Brian, Marshall, Jourdan, Melissa, Christin, Kaley, Destiny, Kassidy, Karley, and Brittany; and two great-grandchildren, Cody and Mercedes.
He was predeceased by one brother, Francis Horman, and a grandson, Joshua.
He will also be remembered by many friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, MD 21701. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, from the funeral home chapel.
Interment will be in Mount Olivet cemetery, Frederick.
Serving as bearers will be Ricki Hoffman, Larry Sirbaugh, Lee Bolinger, Jonathan Horman, Andrew Horman, and Dickie Musselman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Martinsburg VA Medical Center, 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg, WV, 25405.
Mrs. Elizabeth Randle
Mrs. Elizabeth (Betsy) Clark Frack Randle, 68, passed away Oct. 22, 2008 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Randle was the daughter of Mrs. Reba Frack and the late Col. Edward J. Frack, U.S.A., Ret.
Mrs. Randle was a graduate of Towson High School, Towson State University and Bridgewater College of Virginia. She also did graduate work in history and education at both Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland. She had been a government and history teacher at Kensington Junior High School in Montgomery County for several years. After her children were in school she became a substitute teacher in Frederick County. She worked mostly in Walkersville and Thurmont, where all of her students became "her babies."
Mrs. Randle was a long-term resident of Libertytown. She was an active member of Libertytown United Methodist Church, where she had served on numerous committees and as head of the Sunday School program. Betsy was known for her clear bright soprano voice that she lifted in song with several groups and choirs. She especially loved hymn sings with many participating groups. Betsy also enjoyed being a Girl Scout leader with the same group of "young ladies" for many years.
Betsy was known for her love of animals, particularly dogs and cats. She thought having just one dog was a tragedy. There were always dogs and cats in her home. Her pride and joy has been Foster, the Australian Terrier, who she named for the Australian beer. Foster was preceded by Jordan the Great, the beloved Jack Russell.
Mrs. Randle enjoyed the friendship and love of her children's friends. She often said her children were her best toys and their friends just made for more laughter.
Mrs. Randle was predeceased by her father, who died on the same date, Oct. 22. She is survived by her husband, Charles (Chuck) Randle of Libertytown; her daughter Beth; her son, Chad, and his wife Christine. Her greatest joys were her granddaughters, Terin, Cameron and Paxton Randle.
She knew the sun rose and set with these children.
She is also survived by her mother, Reba Frack of Monkton; her brother and sister-in-law, E.J. and Barbara Frack, also of Monkton; an aunt, Leola Clark of Abingdon, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Hartzler Funeral Home, 11802 Liberty Road, Libertytown. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the funeral home.
Interment will be at the family's convenience.
Mr. John W. Berryman Sr.
John W. Berryman Sr., 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at his home with his loving wife Peggy at his side.
Berryman was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Jane (nee Harris) Berryman. He is survived by daughter, Sharon; son, John W. Jr. and daughter-in-law, Donna L. Berryman; his stepchildren Martha L. Buchman, Nancy S. and Kevin E. Moore, Beth M. and Robert Wieser, Bruce R. Jr. and Kimberly S. Zembower; his grandchildren Christopher and Emily Bull, Lori Robinson, Darryl and Kevin Buchman, Melanie and Chris Hardesty, Michael and Dawn Miller, Katy and Jenna Zembower; his great-grandchildren Claire, Clark, Mark, Corey, Dakota, Julia and Maria; and his sister Hilda McCusker. He was preceded in death by son-in-law Donald L. Bull.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eline Funeral Home, 11824 Reisterstown Road (at Franklin Blvd.).
Interment will be private. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. The Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a memorial service at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bessie Marshall Benefit Fund, c/o Elaine Huttenloch, 4703 Mellwood Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 or the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company, 40 E. Sudbrook Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208.
