All Obituaries

Peggy M. Frushour, 82, of Wolfsville, MD, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Born Saturday, February 20, 1937 at Wolfsville, she was the daughter of the late Merle R. and Mary E. (Delauter) Kline. She retired from Middletown Shoe Factory in 1984. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Wolfsville. Peggy is survived by her husband of 66 years, Boyd E. Frushour whom she married May 8, 1953, daughters, Brenda Miller and companion Billy, Barbara...

Charles E. “Buddy” Blake, Sr., 76, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. Born Friday, September 11, 1942 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Teathian A. Blake and Mildred I (Gish) Blake. He was a graduate of Smithsburg High School class of 1960. He was a life member of Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Company #7 for over 45 years serving as past president, treasure, lieutenant and Chauffeur. He was a charter and life...

Betty Mae Eckstine, 91, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Shook Home of Chambersburg, PA. Born Saturday, April 14, 1928 in Smithsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Howard R. Kendall, Sr. and Charlotte C. (Yowler) Kendall. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Richard W. Eckstine whom passed away June 18, 2010. They were married January 10, 1948. She was a graduate of Smithsburg High School class of 1948. Betty was a member of St. Paul’s United...

Patricia Ann Mitchell, 82, of Leitersburg, MD, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center of Frederick, MD. Born Thursday, July 16, 1936 in Leitersburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lee Lowman and Mildred Lowman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Thaddeus Edward Mitchell, Sr. whom passed away March 17, 2015. She attended North Hagerstown High School. She was a member of St. Paul’s Free Lutheran Church of Leitersburg....

Barbara Ann “Barb” (McCleaf) Earley, 60, of Strickler Avenue, Waynesboro, PA, passed peacefully in her home and went to be with her heavenly Lord Thursday June 27, 2019 after an extensive illness. Born April 4, 1959 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Frank B., Jr. and Virginia L. (Kline) McCleaf. She spent her early life in Rouzerville, PA. Mrs. Earley was a graduate of Waynesboro Area High School with the Class of 1977. She and her husband of 40 years, Mr. James E. Earley,...

Barbara Ann (Schaffer) Brockey, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 26, 2019. Originally from Cumberland, MD, Barbara was born on June 11, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Carl Frederick Schaffer and Elizabeth Ann (Kaddy) Schaffer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul K. Brockey, Sr., her sisters Shirley Moore and Dorothy Darber all from Cumberland; her grandson Michael Brockey from Frederick, MD; her great granddaughter Kensie Brockey from...

Donald Lee Blickenstaff, Sr., 72, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. Born September 20, 1946 in Waynesboro, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Lee Blickenstaff, Sr. and Frances Louise (Trite) Blickenstaff. He attended Smithsburg High School. He was a member of South Mountain Rod and Gun Club of Smithsburg, MD and the Moose Lodge of Williamsport, MD. He was employed over the years by Lewis Orchards, Keystone Homes for 30 years,...

Thomas Charles Deneen, 59, of Martinsburg, WV, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 20, 2019 from the Hospice of the Panhandle Hospice House of Kearneysville, WV. Born March 7, 1960 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of Susan (Hull) Murry and husband Roy Murry of Martinsburg, WV, and the late Harry Deneen, Sr. Thomas was a loving, kind, gentle soul. He loved Jesus and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers but most importantly, he loved his children, family and friends. In addition...

Betty J. Rowe, 86, of Edgemont, MD, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Greenfield Assisted Living of Hagerstown, MD. Born May 14, 1933 at Edgemont, MD, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Elvin Fleagle and Bertha Pearl (Diehl) Fleagle. She was a graduate of Smithsburg High School class of 1951 and a graduate of Waynesboro Business College. Betty was a member of Blue Mountain Church of God, Edgemont, MD, where she taught Sunday School for over 70 years. She retired from teaching after...

Christopher P. Nolan, 32 of Waynesboro PA, formerly of Frederick MD, lost his battle with addiction June 14th, 2019. He was born May 8th, 1987 and was educated in WV, MD & PA. He earned his GED proudly in PA and MD. He was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his mother Sherry Doody-Nolan of Waynesboro, formerly of Frederick MD; father Virgil P. Nolan (wife Michelle) of Westminster MD; sister Leann Windsor and Josh Simpson of Walkersville MD; stepbrother...