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Mrs. Margaret Armstrong
Mrs. Margaret Elayne Armstrong, 71, of Frederick, formerly of Rockville, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008.
Born Nov. 6, 1937, in Diamond, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Furguson.
She is survived by sons, Ron Thayer and wife, Mary of Huntington Beach, Calif., Kenny Thayer and wife, Karen of Sterling, Va., Steve Thayer and wife, Ellen of Adamstown; daughter, Kathy McCauley of Germantown; stepson, Andy Armstrong and Karla Morris of Clear Spring; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin "Derrald" Armstrong; son, Jeff Thayer; and brothers, James Furguson and Curtis Furguson.
She will be remembered by many friends and neighbors.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Dec. 16, at St. Joseph-on-Carrollton Manor Catholic Church, 5843 Manor Woods Road, Buckeystown, with the Rev. Lawrence K. Frazier as celebrant.
Inurnment will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Visitation Academy, 200 E. Church St., Frederick MD 21701 or LINK (Christians Helping Feed Their Neighbors), P.O. Box 443, Sterling VA 20167.
Ms. Bonita Holland
Ms. Bonita Holland, 36, of Poolesville, passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, after a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 17, 1972, in Delaware.
Bonita was the daughter of Maurice A. Holland Sr. Along with her father, she was raised by her aunt, Maxine Pearson of Jefferson, and by her stepmothers, Joyce Jackson and Laverne Holland.
She worked in medical claims for several companies in Montgomery County. She loved, enjoyed and worked hard to provide for her children.
Surviving to cherish her memory along with her father are her two loving children, Cori Riggs, and Siann Riggs of Poolesville; eight sisters, Tina Holland, Melissa Holland, Paris Holland Rodriguez, Stephanie Ramirez, Aliysa Morgan, Ryanne Jones, Regina Aronhalt, and Yvette Moran; five brothers, Shawn Smith, Edmond Smith, Reggie Jones Jr., Brian Pearson, and Derrick Aronhalt; and many other relatives and friends.
The funeral service will be held at noon Monday, Dec. 15, at Gary L. Rollins Funeral Home, 110 W. South St., Frederick. There will be a family hour from 11 a.m. until time of funeral at the funeral home.
Mrs. Pauline Wachtel
Pauline E. Wachtel, 69, of Middletown, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, at Washington County Hospital.
She was born Oct. 22, 1939 in Harmony and was the daughter of the late Emory M. and Dorothy V. Gladhill Gilbert.
Pauline was a member of the Harmony Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed her flower garden and reading, but especially enjoyed her family and her dog "Sipsy."
Surviving is her husband, John F. "Pete" Wachtel; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Smith and husband Charles and Shirley Poplo all of Myersville; and one son, Ronald E. "Peach" Wachtel and wife Angie of Berkley Springs, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Stacy Poplo of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Tony Poplo of Myersville, Charlie Smith of Boonsboro and Casey Smith of Myersville; one great-grandson, Braeden Smith of Boonsboro; six sisters, Violet Brandenburg of Frederick, Louise Stottlemyer of Hagerstown, Virginia Carpenter of Frederick, Molly Souders of Frederick, Rosalee Geisbert of Middletown and Judy Nusbaum of Frederick; and one brother, David Gilbert of Thurmont. She will be remembered by two very special friends, Peggy Mullinix of Hagerstown and Joyce Forrest of Williamsport.
To honor her wishes, her service will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Harmony Church of the Brethren, 3924 Brethren Church Road, Myersville, MD 21773 or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by Ricketts Funeral Home.
Mr. John Wantz Jr.
Mr. John Joseph Wantz Jr., 61, of Thurmont, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born July 17, 1947 in Thurmont, he was a son of Betty Louise Baker Wantz Miller of Thurmont and the late John Joseph Wantz Sr.
Mr. Wantz was co-owner of the Woodsboro Tavern. He attended the Calvary Assembly Church in Walkersville. John was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, and was an avid Harley Davidson and Dallas Cowboy enthusiast. He loved playing pool, cards and NASCAR. Some may have known him as "Billy Jack."
Surviving besides his mother are three children, Laurie A. Radi and husband, Wayne, Kevin E. Wantz, Holly R. Wantz and her partner Michael Cool, all of Thurmont; four grandchildren, Sabrina Wantz, Jenna Wantz, Tyler Davis and Kyle Davis, all of Thurmont and another expected grandchild; two sisters, JoAnn Stimmel and husband, Wilbur, of Thurmont and Deborah Trimmer and husband, Robert, of Union Bridge. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He will lovingly be remembered by Joyce Haller and Karen Davis, both of Thurmont and many friends and acquaintances. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven J. Davis; a sister, Virginia Stottlemyer; and his stepfather, Russell Miller.
Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Robert E. Dailey and Son Funeral Homes, P.A., 615 E. Main St., Thurmont. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at the funeral home. Rev. John Kenney, Calvary Assembly Church in Walkersville, will officiate. Interment will be in Weller cemetery, Thurmont.
The family requests that memorials be made in memory of Mr. Wantz to the American Cancer Society 1393 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, MD 21784; or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Mr. Erik Sanger
Erik Thomas Sanger, 39, of Thurmont, passed away unexpectedly at his home Oct. 31, 2008. He was born Oct. 13, 1969 in Frederick. He was the son of the late James T. Sanger and Ann Hope Sanger.
He is survived by his uncles, William L. Sanger and wife Beverly Sanger and Jerry Sanger and wife Loretta. He will be missed by his cousins, Michelle Beard and William L. Sanger Jr.
He worked for East Coast Fire Protection, installing sprinkling systems. Erik was a very thoughtful and friendly person. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races on TV and he attended many races in person with his friends. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He will be deeply missed by all of his friends at Dale's Place in Thurmont and the employees at East Coast Fire Protection. He will also be missed by a special little boy in his life, J.T., whom he loved and spent a lot of time with during the years.
There will be a memorial service held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Harriet Chapel in Catoctin Furnace. Rev. Sally Joyner Giffin will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a trust fund for J.T. c/o Beverly M. Sanger, 2902 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD 21755.
Mrs. Louise Dean
Louise Patterson (Pat) Coulehan Dean, 97, died Dec. 12, 2008, in the Record Street Home in Frederick. Mrs. Dean had been a resident of the Record Street Home since 2001. Born April 7, 1911, in Connellsville, Pa., she was the only child of the late Matthew McKinstry Patterson and Nell Donnelly Patterson.
Mrs. Dean graduated from Connellsville High School, Class of 1928, and Hood College, Class of 1932. She was active in college affairs and served as class president her last three years. She was appointed by her class to serve in this position following graduation. She remained devoted to Hood College throughout her life.
In 1933, she married
Edward Walsh Coulehan in Cumberland. Mr. Coulehan died in 1934. Her two children from the marriage are Eleanor "Susie" Carroll Coulehan Donovan of Catonsville, and Louise "Sissy" Patterson Coulehan Madden of Mercer Island, Wash.
In 1942, she married
Hugh Albert Dean of Frederick. Mr. Dean died in 1971. Her two children born of this marriage are Jane Reynolds Dean McClellan (Mrs. James R.) of Frederick, and William Albert Dean (Kitty Dickenson) of Ellicott City.
Mrs. Dean served as home service secretary for the Allegheny County Red Cross from 1936 to 1948 in Cumberland.
In the mid 1950s, Mrs. Dean worked for WFMD radio station in Frederick and had her own show called "Listen Ladies." Mrs. Dean served as executive director of the Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross from 1959 to 1978 in Frederick. She received many acknowledgments from the National Red Cross for her work with servicemen, veterans and for the blood program organization. The Department of the Army issued a Patriotic Civilian citation at the time of her retirement.
She was a member of St. John's Evangelist Catholic Church and served as a regent of the Catholic Daughters.
Mrs. Dean was an avid bridge player, who enjoyed traveling, reading, crossword puzzles, watching sports, and mostly being with her family, especially the annual summer trip to the beach at Ocean City. She had a quick wit and an amazing sense of humor.
In addition to her four children, she is survived by the following 14 grandchildren, Susan Marie Valderas (Mark), of Catonsville, Ray Donovan (Dawn) of Bogart, Ga., Kate Srour (Greg), Tim Donovan, Jane Griffith (Vince) and Dan Donovan (Sheila), all of Catonsville, Meghann Harjer (Brandon), of Fernley, Nev., Marr Paul Madden (Karen), of Bellevue, Wash., Megan Jane March (Clay), of Mercer Island, Wash., Robert Dean McClellan (Lisa), of Clifton, Va., Brian Sean McClellan (Robie Lynn), of Jupiter, Fla., Andrew Patterson McClellan (fianc? Laura Paris), of Washington, Katie Diane Dean, of Miami, Fla., and Stephanie Dean, of Ellicott City.
She is also survived by the following 21 great-grandchildren: Alex, Brendan and Spencer Madden, Hayley and Taylor March, Jackie, Maria and Michael Valderas, Rachel, Sheila and Ray Donovan, Matt, Anna and Jenny Srour, Adam Donovan, Quinn, Charlotte and Ian Griffith, Joe and Margaret Donovan, James Timothy, Tristan and Corbin, and Quinn Audrey McClellan. Mrs. Dean was predeceased by a grandson, Matt Donovan.
A memorial mass will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 17, at St. John's Catholic Church, Frederick.
Arrangements are by Keeney and Basford Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared with the family at KeeneyBasford.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Frederick County American Red Cross, Hood College, or St. John's Catholic Education Fund.
The family would like to express their thanks and admiration for the staff at The Record Street Home. Their kindness and devotion was truly remarkable.
Mr. Larry Hively
Larry Fink Hively, 67, of Emmitsburg, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at his residence. Born June 21, 1941 in Hanover, Pa., he was the son of the late Carroll Myers Hively Sr. and Cathryn J. Fink Hively.
He was the husband of Marguerite "Sis" Wantz Hively for 15 years. Mr. Hively attended Taneytown High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 64, during three conflicts.
He was formerly employed by Teeters Quarry, Medford and then was a long-haul truck driver, driving for W&M; of Florida, Hess Oil Co. of Baltimore, Maryland Transportation, and Yellow Freight Systems in the steel transport division. During this time, he also owned and operated his own truck.
In 1975, he was a partner in a diesel repair shop, called Diesel Services Unlimited, Inc. From 1983 to 2003, he worked for Taney Corp. as a long-haul driver and later as a dispatcher. In recent years, he was a school bus driver for Frederick County Public Schools.
Larry was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Emmitsburg and was a former member of Keysville Lutheran Church. He was a life member of VFW Post 8806, Union Bridge and a 40-year member of American Legion Post 120, Taneytown.
He enjoyed boating, fishing, crabbing, and woodworking and developed a joy for camping, especially at his retreat in Delaware.
Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, helping others and sharing his rhyming words of wisdom.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are children and spouses, Teresa and Jeff Storey of Keymar, Michelle and Mike "Murph" Murphey of Westminster, Mike and Dani Hively of Leesburg, Va., Shawn Kaas and companion Damanda Forrest of Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., Martin Kaas of Emmitsburg, and Nikki and Dan Hunt of Cascade; grandchildren, Shannon "Snooky" Storey and companion Tommy Fletcher, Sarah and Jordan Storey, Koel, Karleigh and Baby Murphey, Lindsay, Colin and Mackenzie Hively, Bradley and Abby Eyler, Danayah Kaas and Baby Hunt; sisters, Donna J. Mull of Bristol, R.I., Sharon C. Strine and husband Lee of Westminster; brothers, Carroll M. Hively Jr. and wife Pat of Taneytown, Wayne E. Hively and wife LuAnn near Westminster; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Sue Wantz of Union Bridge, Ricky Wantz and companion Robin Sykes of Taneytown, Carolyn and Bob Brown of Waynesboro, Pa., Chris and Mark Slamon of California, Lynn Fraley of Fairfield, Pa., Cindy Dodson of Keymar, Mike and Cindy Wantz of Littlestown, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Ronnie Wantz. He will be remembered by his former wife, Audrey Rote; and special friends, John and Jo Cramer, Cecil and Susan Stultz, Bun Wivell, Rev. Dennis Schulze and Amanda and Brad Eyler.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 313 W. Main St., Emmitsburg. Officiating will be Pastor John Rudolph, Rev. Wade Martin and Rev. Dennis Schulze.
Interment will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Gettysburg, Pa. Pallbearers will be Carroll and Wayne Hively, Lee Strine, Mike Hively, Jeff Storey, Mike Murphey, and Tommy Fletcher. Honorary bearers will be Koel Murphey, Jordan Storey and Colin Hively.
Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 6 E. Broadway, Union Bridge. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.
Mr. Douglas Burgess
Mr. Douglas M. Burgess, 82, of Poolesville, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at his residence.
Born Sept. 7, 1926 in Warrenton, Va., he was the son of the late Douglas and Ethel Haigler Burgess.
Doug was a member of the Poolesville Baptist Church and involved in the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry.
Surviving is one son, Wayne D. Burgess; one sister, Kitty Blanton; two nieces and one nephew.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Poolesville Baptist Church, 17550 W. Willard Road, Poolesville, MD 20837.
Interment will follow in the Darnestown Presbyterian Church cemetery, Darnestown.
Contributions may be made in Doug's name to the Poolesville Baptist Church or Good News Jail and Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 9760, Richmond, VA 23228-0760.
Mr. John Zentner
John Peter Zentner, 57, son of Robert J. and Barbara Zentner of Frederick, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, in Northwood, N.H., after a courageous battle with cancer.
John was born in Baraboo, Wis. and grew up in Frederick where he graduated from Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, Class of 1969. There, he discovered his talent for the art of pottery and his love of music. He was a member of Larry and the Lads, Skinners Eddy, and the Wright Brothers bands, among others.
John attended the New York State College of Ceramics in Alfred, N.Y. He opened the John Zentner Pottery at Everedy Square in Frederick and was employed by La Paz Restaurant, Zimmerman's Florist and Hank's Courier Service.
John moved to Dover, N.H. to work as a production potter for the Salmon Falls Pottery and as a faculty member of the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester, N.H. He established the John Zentner Pottery in Northwood, N.H. and was a state-wide juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and a member of the New Hampshire Potters' Guild.
John described his work as primarily functional. Although his main focus was on providing pots for the table and kitchen counter, he also enjoyed making one of a kind pieces that made a more artistic statement.
"I love clay and its unlimited potential for self-expression," John said. "Although I tend to work in a functional vein, I feel it's a bit like playing blues music. The challenge is to create interest within a seemingly limited format."
He is survived by his parents; by the love of his life, Michele Hastings of Northwood, N.H.; by his sister, Nancy Zentner and her partner Steve Miller of Mercersburg, Pa.; by his brother, Joseph and his wife Cindy of Woodsboro; by nieces, Amanda Wagner and husband Jacob Wagner of Virginia Beach, Va. and Casey Weinberg of Bethesda and her fianc? Keith Florance; by his nephew, Robert Weinberg and wife Dr. Jacqueline Weinberg of Washington, D.C.; and by special friends, Susan Gentry Sweeney and Cecil Caraker.
Contributions in John's memory may be made to Wentworth Douglas Home Care and Hospice, 113 New Rochester Road, Suite 4, Dover, NH 03820 or to the Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20010.
A celebration of John's life will be held at a future date.
