Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Mr. Samuel Hood Jr.
Samuel W. "Cat Dog" Hood Jr., 57, of Frederick, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. He was the husband
of Helen Scotten Hood.
Born Feb. 4, 1951, in Frederick, he was the son of Mary R. and the late Samuel W. Hood Sr.
Mr. Hood enjoyed spending time with his many friends and was a member at the Redmans Club
Chippewa Tribe # 19 of Frederick. He additionally frequented Happy Days and many of the local
merchants of East Street, Frederick.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Hood is survived by his son, Samuel W. III; his daughters, Rachel
Douglas, Elizabeth Ann and Regina Hood; his brothers, Ronnie and Larry McKenzie; nine
grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Keeney and Basford P.A. Funeral
Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Rev. Timothy S. May Sr. will officiate. Interment will be at the
Mount Olivet cemetery, Frederick.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to: the Samuel W. Hood Jr. Memorial Fund
at PNC Bank of Maryland, to defray expenses.
Mr. William Kantz
Mr. William W. Kantz, 48, of Frederick, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
He was the husband of Kelly Ross Kantz. They were married for 21 years.
Born April 2, 1959 in Niagara Falls, N.Y., he was the son of Catherine Kantz of Middleburg Heights,
Ohio and the late Edward W. Kantz.
At the time of his death, Mr. Kantz was the president of United Way of Frederick County. For the
past 15 years he served as the president of United Ways in Beaufort County, N.C.; Danville, Va.;
and Waterloo, IA. Immediately prior to coming to Frederick, he raised funds for the development of
the Virgin Islands Cardiac Care Center on St. Croix, USVI. Bill began his career with Opportunities
Unlimited of Niagara.
In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Kantz is survived by six brothers and sisters; nine nieces and
nephews; his in-laws; and a sister-in-law.
A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23 at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E.
Church St., Frederick. The Rev. Dr. David G. Oravec will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to United Way of Frederick County, P.O. Box
307, Frederick, MD 21705-0307
Arrangements are by Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick.
Mrs. Betty Kasa
Mrs. Betty Jane Kasa, 84, of Frederick, died Monday evening, Jan. 7, 2008 at
Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Rudolph J. Kasa Jr., who
died Sept. 18, 1989.
Born in Frederick on Oct. 6, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Charles Herbert
Eppley and the late Bessie Jane (Marshall) Eppley Wilcox.
She was a homemaker most of her life, and enjoyed cooking and taking care of her
pets.
Surviving are a sister, Mary A. Rippeon and husband, Thomas L., of Frederick; a
half-sister, Shirley R.E. Mullican of Frederick; a half-brother, John E. Wilcox Jr. and
wife, Christina I., of Frederick; five nieces and six nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles F. Eppley, Marshall M.
Eppley and John B. Eppley; four half-sisters, Lurabell L. Rothenhoefer, Helen M.
Fellows, Sarah Matilda Wilcox and Margret Wilcox; one half-brother, Charles A.
Wilcox; and three nieces.
Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, at Resthaven
Memorial Gardens, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Hwy., Frederick. Officiating will be the
Rev. Howard L. Ruley of Parkway Community Church of God. Those desiring to
attend may assemble by 9:45 a.m. inside the main entrance at Resthaven.
Arrangements were handled by Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church
Street, Frederick.
Mr. Glenn Magaha
Celebrating the life of Mr. M. Glenn Magaha, 80, of Frederick. Born Nov. 11, 1927,
and entered into everlasting rest, Jan. 2, 2008, at his home, surrounded by his
family.
He was the devoted husband of Helen Heflin Magaha. He was the youngest and 14th
child of the late John Henry and Margaret Ann Myers Magaha of Charlestown, W.Va.
He was a graduate of Charlestown High School and attended Hampton-Sydney
College in Hampton, Va.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 58 wonderful years (he referred to
as his angel), Helen Heflin Magaha.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children, and their families: his son,
Eric (Rick) Van Garth Magaha of Middletown, and his daughter, Darlene R Grimes,
and husband, John, (whom Glenn fondly referred to as his "other son"), of
Walkersville; his beloved grandchildren, Daniel Van Garth Magaha, wife, Kristina;
and two adorable great-grandchildren, Logan Paul (2), and Serena Michelle (6
months) (Austin, Texas), Stephanie Melissa (Magaha) Van Gorden, and husband Ian,
(currently stationed in Killeen, Texas). He is survived by his brother, Newton
Magaha, and two sisters, Elizabeth Adams and Bettie Slaughter.
Glenn was a beloved husband, brother, Father, grandfather, great-grandfather, good
neighbor and good Christian friend to all who knew him.
Glenn served people and his community in many ways. He was an active member of
Calvary United Methodist Church in Frederick, serving as lay leader, president, and
teacher in Bible study groups. He was a member of FSK Post 11 American Legion,
BPO Elks #684, Catoctin Club, and a lifetime member of the Suburban Kiwanis Club
of Frederick, receiving the honorary Hixson award for countless hours of community
service. Glenn is also a war veteran, serving in both the US Navy, in Guam, and the
US Army during the Korean War.
Glenn loved and served his country, his family and friends, and his divine and
merciful Lord.
Glenn and his wife Helen loved their family and friends, and time spent with them.
They loved to dance. They belonged to a couple of dance clubs, from earlier years of
square dancing to more recent days of ball room dancing.
Glenn was an avid sports fan, having himself played college football and quite the
basketball star. In fact the basketball court is where he and Helen first met.
Glenn was a hard worker, and held many jobs during his lifetime, retiring as
president and sales manager for Selinger Associates.
We celebrate the life and gifts of Glenn Magaha, our beloved.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6 at the
Keeney and Basford, PA Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick. Services
will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7 at The
Calvary United Methodist Church, located at 131 W. Second Street, Frederick. The
Rev. Ken Dunnington officiating. Interment at Mount Olivet cemetery, Frederick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Calvary
United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick, MD 21701.
Dr. Richard Marrone
Dr. Richard Madison Marrone, 72, formerly of Frederick, and most recently residing
in Key West, Fla., died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at the Lower Keys Medical
Center.
Born in Frederick, on June 20, 1935, he was a son of the late Dr. James and
Margaret Virginia Miller Marrone.
Dr. Marrone was a graduate of the University of Maryland Dentistry School in 1961.
He entered the practice in Frederick, with his Father and continued the practice until
his retirement in 1997.
He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frederick, the Amvets Post #
2, Frederick, the B. P. O. Elks Lodge # 684, Frederick and the Patriotic Club in
Frederick.
Surviving are his two brothers, Jerry Marrone Sr., and wife, Joan, of Frederick, and
Robert M. Marrone and wife, Cathy, of Frederick; nieces and nephews, Cindy
Pistolas and husband, Steve, Jerry Marrone Jr., and wife, Tammy, Rick Marrone and
wife, Rebecca, Robert E. Marrone, Michael J. Marrone and Jordyn K. Marrone, and
several great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the
Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 17, in the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the
funeral home. The Rev. Dr. David G. Oravec, pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church,
will officiate. Entombment will be in the mausoleum of the Mount Olivet cemetery,
Frederick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evangelical Lutheran
Church, 35 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701.
Mrs. Betty Marshall
Mrs. Betty Marie Marshall, 84, of Frederick, formerly of Potomac, passed away Monday, March 10,
2008, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Cmdr. Joseph W Marshall, USNR
Ret, who died Aug. 21, 2003. They had been married Sept. 29, 1944.
She was born in Cincinnati on Sept. 8, 1923, the daughter of the late William and Wilomina (Meier)
Harting. Mrs. Marshall was a homemaker and was active in the Potomac United Methodist Church,
before moving to Frederick in 1995. She loved helping others and made many charitable
contributions. She also enjoyed interior decorating, reading, crafts and Oprah.
She is survived by two children, Sandra Shrout and husband, Richard, of Rockville, and James
Marshall and wife, Patricia, of Ijamsville; four grandchildren, Jennifer Carr, of Frederick, Michael
Nelson, of New York, Katherine Shrout of Washington, D.C., and Christine Shrout of Gaithersburg;
and two great-grandchildren, Donnegan Marshall and Alex Carr.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at the Keeney and Basford, P.A.,
Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 at the Arlington National cemetery, Fort
Myer, Va. Those attending should assemble at the Administration Building by 12:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Macular Degeneration Research,
A.H.A.F., 22512 Gateway Drive Center, Clarksburg, MD 20871 or to the Fisher House Foundation,
N.N.M.C., 24 Stokes Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Ms. Karen McCue
Karen Bernadette McCue, 49, encircled by loved ones was released to Heaven's
awaiting arms on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, following a
long, courageous battle with a devastating illness. Born on Oct. 2, 1958 in Aberdeen,
she was the youngest daughter of the late Harold E. and Mona C McCue of Frederick.
Ms. McCue recently returned to Frederick after many years away to be closer to her
beloved children, who were the joys of her life. Having completed studies for
medical transcription, her plan was to work from home so that she could have time
to devote to her children and their interests and activities. She was employed prior
to her return to Frederick at Johns Hopkins Health System in the transcription
department and at the Baltimore Supreme Court as a court Reporter. Ms. McCue
graduated in 1976 from Prospect Hall as valedictorian and from James Madison
University, Harrisonburg, Va. in 1980. She was very involved and interested in
activities surrounding the Frederick Church of the Brethren and had become involved
heavily in many charities, most notably Hope Alive, a homeless shelter. Her
generosity continued posthumously, with her as an organ donor. (Her heart was
transplanted at the time of her death.)
She is survived by her children, Douglas S. Burdette, 14 and Jessie K. Burdette, 11,
both of New Market; a sister, Doreene Weadock, of Timonium; former husband,
Steven A. Burdette and wife, Scottie, of New Market, who have remained very close
and supportive friends with Karen on an endless basis; nieces, Kelly Schulte and
husband, Scott, and Stephanie White and husband, Brian, both of Baltimore;
nephew, Jeffery Blank of Timonium and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis McCue, who died Oct. 23, 1971.
She will also be lovingly remembered by Patricia A. Fogle of Frederick and Monica
McRorie Lester of Carlisle, Pa., life-long friends.
The family will receive friends at the Keeney & Basford P.A. Funeral Home, 106 E.
Church St., Frederick, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 from 6 to 9 p.m. The family
will also receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Frederick
Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Ave., Frederick (Second Street extended),
where a Christian burial service will be performed at 1 p.m. Interment will be in
Resthaven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Michael Watson will officiate. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hope Alive, P.O. Box 140,
Sabillasville, MD 21780
Dr. George H. Milly
Dr. George H. Milly, 87, of Buckingham's Choice in Adamstown, died Thursday, Feb. 21. Scientist,
entrepreneur, and Knight of Saint Gregory, Dr. Milly was the founder of GEOMET Technologies, Inc.
He was the husband of Georgia L. Bywaters of Winchester, Va., whom he married 65 years ago and
with whom he raised six children.
Dr. Milly was born in Petersburg, Va. In 1940, he graduated magna cum laude in chemistry from
Niagara University. World War II halted his graduate study in chemistry at DePaul University. He
enlisted, studied meteorology at the University of Chicago, and was assigned as an Air Corps officer
to develop weapons-effects data for chemical weapons; before successful development of the atom
bomb, it was anticipated that chemicals might be used in the invasion of Japan. For his weapons
work, he was awarded the Army Commendation Ribbon. His military service also included training of
Division Chemical Officers of the Army and the corresponding field grade officers of the Air Corps
and Navy. His service to the army continued as a civilian, eventually leading to his appointment as
director of the Edgewood Arsenal Operations Research Group, in which post he served until 1963.
After his service to the military, Dr. Milly vigorously continued to apply science in service to society.
He completed his doctorate in meteorology at the University of Michigan. He was the founder of
GEOMET Technologies, Inc., an environmental research, consulting, and services firm. He was
chairman and chief scientist of QUADREL Services, Inc., a research and minerals exploration firm.
Through his own geophysical research, he elucidated processes of earth breathing and applied these
insights to practical problems including non-intrusive assessment of buried environmental toxic
chemicals and mineral exploration.
Dr. Milly generously shared his talents and personal time with the Catholic church. As a longtime
member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Frederick, and more recently of St. Joseph-on-
Carrollton Manor in Adamstown, he frequently served as lector. He was an ardent supporter of
Catholic secondary education in Petersburg and established a perpetual scholarship fund at Niagara
University. He served as Eucharistic Minister to Catholic patients at Frederick Memorial Hospital until
his back pain made it necessary to discontinue the ministry he loved so much. He was a founding
member of the Board of Friends of Catholic Education and with his wife, Georgia, of the Associate
Board of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at Emmitsburg.
In recognition of his service to science and society, Niagara University awarded Dr. Milly its Caritas
Medal in 1980 and an honorary doctor of science degree in 1985.
In 2004, Dr. Milly was named to the Order of the Knights of Saint Gregory by Pope John Paul II, in
recognition of service to the Church, unusual labors, support of the Holy See, and the good example
set in communities and country.
Dr. Milly is survived by his wife, Georgia; four daughters, Susan May Davenport of Charlotte, N.C.;
Mary Ann O'Shea of Merritt Island, Fla.; Dr. Deborah Joy Milly of Blacksburg, Va.; Carolyn Marie
Milly of Frederick; two sons, George Michael Milly of Thurmont; Dr. Paul Christopher Damian Milly of
Pennington, N.J.; nine grandchildren; a brother, John Joseph Milly of Panama City, Fla., and a
sister, Mary Gertrude Bennardo of Virginia Beach.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Keeney & Basford
Funeral Home in Frederick, with a recitation of the rosary beginning at 3:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will
be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Frederick, with interment
to follow at St. John's cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the George S. and Florence Z. Milly Scholarship Fund
at Niagara University, c/o Alumni Office, Niagara University, NY 14109; to the St. Joseph-on-
Carrollton Manor Church building fund, P.O. Box 33, Buckeystown, MD 21717; or to St. John the
Evangelist Church, 112 East Second Street, Frederick, MD 21701.
