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Mr. Louis L. Samoisette
Louis L. Samoisette, 95, of Frederick and formerly of Plantation, Fla., and Haverhill, Mass., passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 1, 2009. His beloved wife, Irene Brindle Samoisette, was beside him. They had been married
75 years.
He was born March 23, 1913, in Haverhill, Mass., the son of Clara (Patnaude) and Dolphus Samoisette.
He served in the U.S. Army as a front-line soldier during World War II, and was one of the few surviving members of his outfit, the famous "Lost Battalion" which was cut off behind enemy lines in the Vosges mountains in October 1944.
A dedicated and hard worker all of his life, he worked as a candy maker, a top-lift cutter in the shoe industry, cut trees and ran a Christmas tree lot, a postal worker,; a pharmacy worker, owned his own sandwich and pizza shop, worked for Airpax Electronics and finally retired after many years as a golf-cart mechanic on some of South Florida's nicest golf courses.
In his younger years, he was an active athlete playing ice hockey, football and baseball and had been scouted by the Red Sox. In later years, he enjoyed watching all of those same sports and especially rooting for the Red Sox. His hobbies included gardening, photography, fishing, cards, horse racing and jewelry making. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Gaithersburg, and enjoyed volunteering at their annual Christmas tree and shop sale.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister-in-law, Helen Pearson of Mobile, Ala.; his daughter, Lorene Pregenzer and her husband, Ron, of Frederick; grandchildren, Liz Flynn of Coral Springs, Fla., Kathryn Schwarz and her husband, Chris, of Orlando, Fla., Mary Beth and Peggy Pregenzer of Frederick; "adopted grandchildren," Colin McGuigan and his wife, Amber, of Blackwood, N.J., Matt McGuigan and his wife, Joy, of Knoxville, Ryan McGuigan and his wife, Andi, of Frederick; great-grandchildren, Evan McGuigan, Maura Louise McGuigan and two more to be born yet this year. He also leaves behind numerous beloved nieces; nephews; grand- and great-grandnieces and nephews. He will also be missed by many friends in the Frederick area, especially at Creekside and Spring Ridge Senior apartments.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lois Flynn of Coral Springs, Fla.; his son-in-law, Frank Flynn; all of his siblings; and most of his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Chapel Mausoleum of Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 U.S. 15N., Frederick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at St. Rose of Lima Parish, 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. Following the funeral Mass there will be a mercy meal served at the church.
Interment will be in the Chapel Mausoleum at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Frederick.
Arrangements are by Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot Cody, P.A., Frederick.
Mr. Johnny Righter Sr.
Mr. Johnny "J.R." Blair Righter Sr., 52, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick.
Born April 4, 1956, he is survived by wife, Donna Barnes Righter of Frederick; sons, Johnny "Blair" Righter Jr., Jason Allen Righter and Joseph Chandler Righter of Frederick; and father to Justin Stout of Frederick; mother and stepfather, Dorothy F. and Charles R. Hord, of Bessemer City, N.C., father and stepmother, Robert L. and Marianne Righter, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Karla and Benny Braswell, of Lincolnton, N.C.; sister and brother-in-law, Tina and William "Bill" McLauchlan, of Bessemer City, N.C.; and brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Lori Parker, of Concord, N.C.
Special thank you goes out to Eric Pardo of Frederick, Diane Hain of Frederick, and John and Cheryl Hain of Baltimore.
Mr. Ralph William Morgan
Mr. Ralph William Morgan, 90, an icon of the Frederick/Myersville/Middletown/Wolfsville area, departed for his heavenly home as he lived his life on earth, with grace and dignity, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009. He was at home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Charlotte Mae Bear Morgan.
He was the son of the late Ralph Emerson Morgan and Flora E. Brandenburg Morgan.
He was the elder of four, survived by his brother, Paul I. Morgan and wife, Vera, of Wolfsville; sisters, Ruth R. Michael and husband, Grayson, of Wolfsville, and Eva I. Wastler and husband, Charles, of Hagerstown. He is also survived by his daughters, Joyce Morgan Guyton and husband, Gail, of Ijamsville, and Gloria Morgan Moore of Middletown. He will be remembered forever by his grandchildren, Bradley C. Guyton and wife, Lisa, of Severna Park, Sharon G. Strine and husband, Rusty, of Wolfsville, Darrell T. Guyton and wife, Kris, of Johnsville, Bryan J. Moore Jr. of Myersville, Jason W. Moore and wife, Betsy, of Middletown; great-grandchildren, Colin T. Strine of Yokkaichi, Japan, Megan E. Strine and Austin G. Strine of Wolfsville, Matthew T. Guyton, Mark A. Guyton, and Sarah C. Guyton, all of Johnsville, Christian A. Mielke of Severna Park, and Emory W. Moore of Middletown.
He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Bryan J. Moore Sr.
Ralph attended Sensenbaugh Primary School in Wolfsville and Middletown High School. He loved to reminisce about riding to school in an open sleigh in the winter and having to thaw out his ears while sitting by the stove before he could attend class. He was instrumental in organizing the annual Middletown Class of '35 reunions. In June 2008, five of the remaining seven class members took part.
Construction and lumber had been in the Morgan family blood since the early 1800s, when Ralph Morgan's great-great-grandfather emigrated from Switzerland and settled in the Myersville area, establishing a grist mill. This eventually became a wood manufacturing plant, the Morgan Mill. The business passed into the hands of Morgan's grandfather, Irving Morgan and eventually to Irving's surviving children. Ralph left the family business to work on construction of what is now Reagan National Airport, but the mill and the family called him back to Wolfsville. He returned home to work at the mill and set up a furniture shop at his house. By 1955, Morgan had bigger aspirations and co-founded Morgan-Keller, Inc. with his brother-in-law, Laurence Keller. The firm first built homes in the Frederick and Hagerstown area, but eventually expanded into the church construction market, building Garfield United Methodist Church and Middletown United Methodist Church. They began with a very simple business proposition -- providing customers with successful projects of lasting value. The firm also constructed the Chesterbrook Apartments in Middletown. In 2008, the Middletown Planning Commission approved naming a new street in Chesterbrook, designated as Ralph Morgan Terrace. It was known that he always honored his commitments. His word and his handshake were as strong as a signed contract. He retired from the helm of Morgan-Keller in 1981; his grandsons now operate the business, which has continued to provide excellence to its customers.
He was active in many local civic and community associations and organizations, serving as a board member of the Wolfsville Ruritan Club, the Frederick County Builders Association, the Associated Builders and Contractors of Maryland, Frederick Gas Company and Farmers and Mechanics Bank. He was the recipient of the highest honor bestowed by the Rotary Club, the Paul Harris Fellow. He was also one of the original founders of the Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Department.
He was one of the original charter members of the Wolfsville Ruritan Club. He devoted many hours in the design and construction of the Ruritan's facilities, which was built on the Morgan Mill property. He was active in the club, playing many roles in the organization and taking part in the events up until 2007, when his health interfered. He felt that his many years of service stemmed from his belief in its cause -- providing a place for children to play, and raising money that is used in the Wolfsville community.
He was a faithful member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Wolfsville since birth, serving as a member and president of the council and as Sunday school superintendent and chairman of the cemetery Board. He donated many hours in designing and constructing the Sunday school addition. Pastor Dave Howell of St. Mark's likened Ralph Morgan to a steadying rudder that directs a ship on its course. "He had a fundamental sense of what is right and what is just. A person to be trusted."
In his later years, Ralph would enjoy spending time with his family and friends. Favorite pastimes were antiquing and traveling with his wife, Charlotte, participating in family get togethers, and making home made ice cream for the children. He was an enthusiastic sideline participant for sports and school events for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his ever faithful pal, Pokey, who spent many hours curled up next to Ralph.
He will be remembered fondly by devoted caregivers, Rene Takuski, Kelli Aquilar, Monica Deho and Sariah Glosenger and devoted visitors, Laverne E. Bosley and Terry Mayhew.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Ricketts Funeral Home, 504 Main St., Myersville. The family will receive friends and family from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 12704 Wolfsville Road, Smithsburg. Pastor David Howell will be the celebrant. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Brad Guyton, Darrell Guyton, Bryan Moore Jr., Jason Moore, Colin Strine and Austin Strine. Interment will be in the cemetery adjacent to St. Mark's Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 12704 Wolfsville Road, Smithsburg, MD 21783, or to the Wolfsville Ruritan Club, Attn. Doug Martin, P.O. Box 420, Middletown, MD 21769.
Mr. Paul Frederick Koogle Jr.
Mr. Paul Frederick Koogle Jr., 64, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at his residence. Born Nov. 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Paul Frederick Koogle Sr. and Ruth Louis King.
Mr. Koogle was a member of the Frederick City Police as well as the Frederick County Sheriff's department. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Mr. Koogle is the father of Lynda Viverette of Fannettsburg, Pa., and Amy Hasselhoff of Frederick. He was the grandfather of nine. He is also survived by his siblings, brothers, Gerald Koogle and wife, Susan, of Charles Town, W.Va., Keith Zembower and his wife, Sandy, of Norfolk, Va., and Robert Koogle and his wife, Susan, of Walkersville; and sisters, Vicki Leatherman and husband, Tony, of Pa., Kim Loy and husband, Robert, of Lucketts, Va. Mr. Koogle was preceded in death by his sister, Gail Walker of Boonsboro.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. The Rev. R. Thomas Fralin will officiate.
Interment will be private.
Mr. William Koons Sr.
Mr. William Stewart Koons Sr., 79, of New Windsor, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Carroll Hospital Center after an extended illness.
Born Sept. 4, 1929 in New Windsor, he was the son of the late Howard Kemp Koons and Viola Idella Erb Koons. He was the husband of Martha Ellanor Hilleary Koons, whom preceded him in death in 2001.
Mr. Koons was a graduate of New Windsor High School and Springfield Hospital Nursing School, receiving his licensed practical nurse license. He was a lifelong member of St. Luke's (Winters) Lutheran Church, near New Windsor. He served in the Army and the Army Reserves during the Korean War. He was employed at Springfield State Hospital prior to retirement and then worked as a rural mail carrier with the New Windsor post office.
He enjoyed blue grass music, gardening, traveling, going out to dinner, spending time with his children, grandchildren and fianc?e, Lois. He also was active in supporting the New Windsor Fire Company and the New Windsor Lions Club.
Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Dunphy of Finksburg and Susan Britt and husband Robert of North Wales, Pa.; two sons, William S. Koons Jr. of Westminster and Kenny Kaye and wife Leah of Bel Air; six grandchildren, Martin Dunphy and wife Beth Anne, Lauren Britt, Heather Britt, Sarah Britt, Kenny Kaye and Ryan Kaye; one great-granddaughter, Emma Ruth Dunphy; and fianc?e, Lois Berlau of Dundalk.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lindsey Ann Britt.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 701 Green Valley Road. Rev. Anne Durboraw, his pastor, will officiate.
Military interment will be in Winters cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 310 Church St., New Windsor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, c/o Phyllis Bassler, 1401 New Windsor Road, New Windsor, MD 21776.
Mr. Kenneth Fleming
Kenneth Augustus Fleming, 64, of Mount Airy, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick.
He was born Feb. 13, 1944 in Frederick, as the son of Catherine May "Kitty" Penn and the late Roby A. Fleming. He was the step-son of late William S. Penn.
He worked for the federal government as a fire fighter at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He was life member of Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company, life member of American Legion Gold Star Post 191, and Calvary United Methodist Church.
He was the husband of Barbara Franklin Fleming.
He was the father of Amanda (Amy) Fleming Mastondrea and husband Christian of Hillsbourgh, N.J. He was the son-in-law of Beatrice Franklin Miller. He was the brother-in-law of Donna and Bill Pope, Carol and Joe Keeney. Uncle of Brianne Pope, Kathi and Jason Green and Michelle Keeney.
Also survived by caregiver, Debra Taylor and special friends, Frank and Helen Plunkard, John and Shirley Poole.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Calvary U.M. Church, 403 S. Main St., Mount Airy. Rev. Dennis Yocum of Calvary U.M. Church and Rev. Sarah B. Dorrance of Taylorsville U.M. Church will officiate.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield. There will be a fire department memorial service during the evening viewing hours.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Calvary U.M. Church, 403 S. Main St., Mount Airy, MD 21771 or Mount Airy Vol. Fire Co. or Multiple Sclerosis Society MD Chapter, Tri-County Branch 5340 Enterprise St. Sykesville, MD 21784.
Arrangements are by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, P.A., Winfield.
Mr. Preston Lawson
Preston H. Lawson, 89, of Frederick, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at his home of 53 years while surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband for 68 and a half years to Annabelle Coleman Lawson.
He was born in Ijamsville on Jan. 26, 1920, as a son of the late Dorsey and Nellie Watkins Lawson.
Preston was employed by Glenn L. Martin and Fairchild of Baltimore. He worked as an agent for Peoples Life Insurance Company until his retirement in 1985. He had received many awards for his outstanding service.
He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Frederick, Columbia Lodge 58 A. F. and A. Masons of Frederick and Supreme Lodge of the Masons in Washington. He was a former member of Frederick Moose Lodge.
Surviving in addition to his wife is one daughter, Winifred R. Droppleman and husband, Bernard, of Falling Waters, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Vicki Sowers and husband, Michael, of Burkittsville, Mark Reed of Falling Waters, W.Va., Lisa Hunter and husband, Jeffery, of Waynesboro, Pa., Jay P. Reed of Baltimore, and David Droppleman and wife, Christina, of Falling Waters, W.Va.; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Carty Lawson and wife, Renee, of Leesburg, Va., and Teddy Lawson of Frederick; and also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Fairy Day and Elva Giles.
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the funeral home. The Rev. Anjel Scarborough of Calvary United Methodist Church will officiate.
A Masonic service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Maryland Chapter, 108 Byte Drive, Suite 103, Frederick, MD 21702.
Mrs. Tomasa Daly
Mrs. Tomasa V. "Tomi" Daly, 66, of Woodbine, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. She was the wife of K. Craig Daly, her husband of 43 years.
Born May 11, 1942, in Deming, N.M., she was a teacher's secretary at Glenwood Middle School. Tomi served in the U.S. Army. She enjoyed gardening, but was an avid golfer and was a multiple club champion at Westwinds Golf Club in New Market.
Surviving are three sons, Kenneth "Craig" Daly Jr. and wife, Becky, of New Market, Kevin Daly of Newark, Del., and Keith Daly of Westminster; three grandchildren, Sarah Daly, Alex Daly and Emily Daly; a sister, Helen Mendoza; three brothers, Andrew Villa, Steve Villa and Art Villa; and one uncle, Joe Villa.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the funeral home. The Rev. Kevin Farmer will officiate.
Interment will follow at the Grotto of Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tomi Daly Memorial Fund, c/o PNC Bank, Woodbine Branch, 15920 Old Frederick Road, Woodbine, MD 21797.
Mr. Roger Alan Webb
Mr. Roger Alan Webb, 62, of Adamstown, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at home while surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Patsy Ann Webb, his wife of 35 years.
Born Feb. 21, 1946, in Laytonsville, he was the son of the late Stewart E. Sr. and Mary M. Webb. Mr. Webb loved to rebuild and paint cars, and was an avid Redskins fan. He worked for Melco Paints and Drywall for many years. He also loved to barbecue, being around his family and doting on his grandchildren.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by two children, Sandy Jenkins and husband, Randy, of Adamstown, and Steven Webb and wife, Farzana, of Monrovia; two stepchildren, Donna Thatcher and husband, Tracey, of Adamstown, and Lisa Kidd and husband, Billy, of Gaithersburg; three brothers, John Webb and wife, Ruth, of Brunswick, Stewart Webb Jr. and wife, Margaret, of Urbana, and David Webb of Wheaton; three sisters, Mary Smith and husband, Charles, of Adamstown, Patsy Eloss of New York, and Vivian Painter and husband, Robert, of Pennsylvania; a sister-in-law, Kelly Webb of Frederick; four granddaughters; two grandsons; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Webb, and by a bother-in-law, Wayne Eloss.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Lynfield Event Complex, 10142 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Friday at the complex.
Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
Floral tributes are welcome.
Arrangements are by Resthaven Funeral Services, Skkot Cody, P.A., Frederick.
