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Mrs. R. Marie Cashell
R. Marie Cashell, 95, of Brookeville, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Brooke Grove Nursing Home in Sandy Spring. Born Nov. 1, 1913, in Germantown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Small. Mrs. Cashell was married
to Oliver "Pete" Cashell.
She loved crossword puzzles, Orioles baseball and the Lawrence Welk Show.
Surviving in addition to her husband are three children, George W. Cashell of Shippenburg, Pa., Mildred Leishear of Brookeville and Joyce L. Leonard of Gaithersburg; sister, Ada Howard of Darnestown; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The family will receive friend at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Muriel H. Barber Funeral Home, 21525 Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville; where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Montgomery Hospice Foundation, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
Mr. Hugh Gene Gibson Sr.
Hugh Gene Gibson Sr., 48, of Gastonia, N.C., formerly of Damascus, died Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Dayton, son of the late Hugh P. and Thelma Jo Gibson, was preceded in death by a brother, Fred A. Gibson.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Lanning Gibson of Gastonia, N.C.; a son, Hugh Gibson Jr.; daughter-in-law, Leslie Gibson; and three grandchildren, Kasey, Kylee and Jacob Gibson, all of Mount Airy; a brother, Johnny Gibson of Catonsville; a sister, Ella Sue Wilt of Stanley, N.C.; two stepsons, John and Allen Payne; a stepdaughter, Lisa Kendall, all of Gastonia, N.C.
He was an avid Tony Stewart fan and former drag racer at 75-80 Dragway.
A gathering has been planned for a memorial service. For information, please call Hugh Gibson Jr. at 240-367-7524.
Mr. Albert Thompson Sr.
Mr. Albert "Marshall" Thompson Sr., 67, of Taylorsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2009, at Carroll Hospice "Dove House" in Westminister with his loving wife of 47 years, Joan Marie Thompson, by his side.
Born Oct. 16, 1941, in Fairfax, Va., he was the son of the late Reed W. and Mary M. Thompson.
Marshall came to know the Lord at the Mount Airy Baptist Church in 1980 and was a longtime member of Mount Airy Full Gospel Church, where he served as an elder for 15 years. He enjoyed playing softball and golf, tinkering with cars and computers, and woodworking, but most of all, he loved reading his Bible and telling people about Jesus. He worked at the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C., for 37 years before retiring at age 55.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, A. Marshall Thompson Jr. and wife, Chrissie, of Taylorsville, and Randy Thompson and wife, Joy, of Mount Airy; a brother, Bill Thompson and wife, Pat, of Mount Airy; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Kline; and a grandson, Johnathan M. Thompson.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Mount Airy Baptist Church, 1402 N. Main St., Mount Airy; where a celebration of Marshall's life will begin at 6 p.m. with A. Marshall Thompson Jr. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Carroll Hospice "Dove House," 292 Stoner Ave., Westminister, MD 21157.
Mr. William Leatherman
Mr. William Woodrow Leatherman, 96, of Frederick, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at the College View Center. He was the husband of the late Margreat Elizabeth Stewart Leatherman. They were married
on Nov. 20, 1937.
Born Feb. 7, 1913, in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Luther Elmer and Elizabeth Bell Powell Leatherman.
Mr. Leatherman retired from Sears after 37 1/2 years and also retired from the City of Frederick after eight years. He was a life member of the Junior Fire Company Auxiliary, the Lewistown Fire Company and a member of the AMVETS (Frederick), Thurmont Senior Citizens Center, and McDonald's Breakfast Club.
He is survived by his nephew, Charles Lenhart and wife, Mary Jane, of Thurmont; his niece, Gail Hoover-Smith and husband, Robert, of Middletown; sister-in-law, Olive Rudderow, and brother-in-law, Peter Ligocki; and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Leatherman and wife, Lillian, Marshall Leatherman and Kenneth Leatherman.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick; where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 2.
Interment will be held in Mount Olivet cemetery, Frederick.
Contributions may be expressed to the Lewistown Fire Company and the Junior Fire Company Auxiliary.
Mr. Jack Woods
Mr. Jack Russell Woods, 72, of Thurmont, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Elsie E. "Miss Kitty" Biddinger Woods, whom he married
Dec. 22, 1987.
Born Sept. 29, 1936, in Poolesville, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Mary V. Waddle Wood.
Mr. Woods served with the U.S. Army on tour in Korea and three tours in Vietnam where he received the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm Leaf, the Air Medal, and a Bronze Star. He had been employed with his brother in a furnace and air conditioning business in Graceham and for many years was a heavy equipment operator with Arnold Parreco & Sons, until his retirement in 1973. He later was employed as a part-time bartender at Miss Kitty's Airport Inn. He often said that he was a "Jack of all trades and master of none." Mr. Woods was a member of the Edwin Creeger Jr. Post #168 American Legion, Thurmont. He loved bluegrass and country music.
Surviving besides his wife are his children, Virginia "Ginger" E. DeSanto, Carol R. "MD-Cookie" and husband, Thomas, "Tommy" Graham all of Frederick, Leona M. "VA-Cookie" and husband, Joseph M. "Joe" Fleming, of Starr Tannery, Va., Kay and husband, Gordon R. Dodd, of Mount Pleasant, and Leonard J. "Lennie" and wife, Frannie, E. F. Crouse Jr. of Walkersville; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Beanie and husband, Lee Streams, of Thurmont, Dorothy "Dute" Gregg and Jane and husband, Jimmy, all of Marriot Island, Fla., and Jennie Woods of Blunttown, Fla., Mary Ellen Trainhan of Louisa, Va., and Samuel Woods of North Carolina. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He will also be remembered by his close friends, James D. "Bear" DeSanto and M. Dawn Hahn of Frederick. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Ollie V. Woods, "Bobby" Woods, Florabelle Ward, Charles "Dickie" Woods and William "Billy" Woods.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Robert E. Dailey and Son Funeral Homes, P.A., 615 E. Main St., Thurmont.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 3, at the funeral home; Rev. L. Samuel Martz will officiate.
Interment with military honors will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick. Mr. Wood's grandson, Spec.4 Matt Dodd, U.S. Army will participate. Bearers will be Bear DeSanto, Tommy Graham, Big Joe Fleming, Little Joe Fleming, Gordon Dodd Sr., and Robbie Dodd Jr., Matthew Dodd and Mike Durkett.
Mrs. Marie Eckenrode
Mrs. Marie "Buzzy" Eckenrode, 46, of Walkersville, passed away March 30, 2009, after a courageous 3 1/2-year battle with cancer, she passed away at her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of William (Tac) Eckenrode for 26 years.
Born Feb. 15, 1963, in Washington, D.C., she was raised by great-grandparents, the late John E. and Laura B. Biddinger. Her biological mother is Loretta K. Bragg of Virginia.
A graduate of Walkersville High School, Class of 1981, Marie was employed by Citigroup of Frederick at the time of her illness. Her favorite trips were to Las Vegas and Myrtle Beach. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at the Walkersville Bowling Center.
Surviving besides her husband are two children, Pamela D. Barber and husband, Christopher, of Walkersville, and John A. Eckenrode of Walkersville; step-granddaughter, Megan Barber of Hagerstown; brothers-in-law, Jeffrey Eckenrode and wife, Trudy, of Pennsylvania, and Ernie Eckenrode of Ladiesburg; nieces and nephews, Daniel and Mary Rose Eckenrode, Jessica and Christopher Rivera, Heather Trogler and Ryan Goodman; devoted mother-in-law, Ruby I. Eckenrode of Woodsboro; close friends, Mariellen Rhodes of Woodsboro, Lynn and Pamela Delph of Frederick, Terry Perry of Frederick, George and Anastasia Spadacino of Walkersville and many friends. She will also be remembered by family members, Barbara and Rebekah Eckenrode. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Randy Pere in 2004.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 104 E. Main St., Thurmont; where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 2, with Rev. Charles Drenning officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Frederick with Ernest Schuley, David "Reds" Main, Christopher Kovarcik, Ernest Eckenrode, Wayne Lowe, William Rhodes, William Lockard and Randy Renner serving as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made in Marie's name to the Regional Cancer Therapy Center, 501 W. Seventh St., Suite B, Frederick, MD 21701 or to Stauffer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1819, Frederick, MD 21702, to help defray final expenses.
Mr. Douglas Horch
Mr. Douglas Fred Horch, 48, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was the son of Dolores N. "Doe" Horch of Walkersville and Richard M. Horch of Placida, Fla., and Winthrop, Maine. Doug was born April 7, 1960, in Princeton, N.J. He was the owner of Olde Towne Hardwood Floors and touched the lives of many patrons and friends.
Doug had an enormous zest for life, easily made friends, and endeared himself to all. He was an avid amateur astrologist. He spent many hours underwater snorkeling, scuba diving on wrecks, and was a rescue driver. Over the years, Doug played bass guitar, banjo, and sang in several groups and with other local musicians, entertaining at many public forums. He also had a passion for antique cars.
He lived a life so short and sweet
It brings a tear to eye ...
That somehow just the best of us
Would be the one to die.
But he will live forever
In our hearts and in our minds ...
His passion and his joy for life
With our lives intertwined.
We savor every moment
That we shared with one so dear
We give him to the ages
With eyes now blind with tears.
Our arms will ache to hold him
Our lips will feel bereft
No other one can ever fill
The empty space he left.
Doug is survived by his parents as well as his loving wife, Kaylie, and two adorable children, Mia, 7, and Mason, 4. Other survivors include his brother, David; sisters, Dianne Stull and Drue McAllister; nephews, Timothy and Andrew Stull; nieces, Jessica and Kelsey Horch; two great-nephews, Noah and Chase Stull; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, April 1, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Ave., Walkersville. The family will receive guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will begin at 7 p.m. The Rev. Lloyd Fuss will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a college fund for Doug's children in care of Doe Horch, P.O. Box 651, Walkersville, MD 21793.
Mr. John Wilson Jr.
John William Wilson Jr., 52, Middletown, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of June Adams Wilson.
Born in Frederick, Sept. 30, 1956, he was a son of Mae Blickenstaff Wilson, Myersville, and the late John W. Wilson Sr.
He was employed at Trout's Lighthouse Seafood in New Market and was a member of the Grossnickle Church of the Brethren, Myersville. He was a member of the South Mountain Rod and Gun Club and was an avid golfer, fisherman, and NASCAR fan. He also was a craftsman woodworker and artist.
Surviving, besides his mother and wife, are two children, Michelle Lea Wilson of Frederick and Michael Eugene Wilson of Middletown; one sister, Anne Hughes and husband, Darryl, of Hagerstown; two nieces, Holly Hughes and Kacey Hughes; and many other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main St., Middletown. Friends may also--may call anytime on Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 2, from Zion Lutheran Church in Middletown. The Rev. Kathy Vitalis Hoffman, pastor, and Vicar Chris Frigm will officiate.
Interment will be made in Zion Lutheran cemetery, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Bernie Whisner
Bernie Wayne "Whizzo" Whisner, 70, of Brunswick, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009, surrounded by his loving family at the home of his sister in Falling Waters, W.Va.
Born Nov. 18, 1938, in Great Cacapon, W.Va., he was the son of the late Meredith Lorenzo and Pearl Irene Whisner.
He served in the United States Marine Corps at Quantico, Va.
He was employed with the United States Postal Service in Frederick for 34 years.
He loved to play golf and enjoyed watching sports.
He is survived by two sisters, Carol Marie Reynolds and husband, Joseph, of Falling Waters, W.Va., and Shirley Delores Baker of Brunswick; one brother, Jeffrey Ray Whisner of Guthrie, Ky.; several nieces and nephews; a special niece, Karen (Ratchett) Painter of Knoxville. He also leaves behind a very special companion, (dog) Bailey.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Lee Whisner.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
There will be no visitation or viewing.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, WV 25403.
Arrangements are by Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown.
Mr. Russell Fisher Jr.
Mr. Russell Lee Fisher Jr., 59, of Smithsburg, died Sunday, March 22, 2009, at his residence. He was the husband of Paula Duhamel Fisher, who he married
March 17, 1979.
Born Jan. 11, 1950, in Waynesboro, Pa., he was the son of Russell Lee Fisher Sr., of Thurmont, and the late Reva Belle Fraley Fisher.
Mr. Fisher graduated with a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Mount St. Mary's University and a master's in special education from the Western Maryland College. He had been employed with the state of Maryland for a total of 34 years, teaching at the Maryland Correctional Training Center since 1985 and retiring in December 2007.
He was a member of the Graceham Moravian Church, Graceham, where he served as trustee, a Sunday School teacher for the Junior High Bible Class for several years and recently was a member of the Adult Bible Class. He also sang in the Senior Voice Chorus. He was very active with the MD Classified Employee Association (MCEA), where he served as Secretary of the Local Chapter and Board of Directors Statewide and was very active in the Correctional Education Association. He was awarded the Regional Educator of the Year in 1987.
He was a member of the Smithsburg Lions Club where he served as secretary for more than 10 years and was the bulletin editor for many years. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #168, Thurmont. He was an avid train collector.
Surviving besides his father and wife is a daughter, Sarah A. Smith and husband, Jason, of Waynesboro, Pa.; two sons, Nathan P. Fisher at home and Michael L. Fisher of Cockeysville; two granddaughters, Alexis Belle Smith and Madelyn Lee Smith, both of Waynesboro, Pa.; and a sister, Sylvia Ann Miller and husband, Earl, of Creagerstown. He will also be remembered by his extended family, Sue and Don Dennis of Georgia, Rita and Steve Ailstock of Arnold, and David and Nancy Duhamel of Florida. Many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
Sincere appreciation is extended to family and friends for the support and concern shown during this difficult journey. Your compassion has helped the family remain steadfast to the promise of Jeremiah 29:11.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Robert E. Dailey and Son Funeral Homes, P.A., 615 E. Main St., Thurmont.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Graceham Moravian Church, 8231A Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont; his pastor, the Rev. Jeff Gehris will officiate.
Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family in Graceham Moravian cemetery, Graceham.
The family requests that memorials be made in memory of Mr. Fisher to the Graceham Moravian Church Pastor's Discretionary Fund, 8231A Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 or Hospice of Washington County, 101 E. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD 21740.
