Obituaries

Mar 17, 2012

On March 17, 2012, MARY ELIZABETH PARLIER; beloved wife of the late William Zain Parlier, Sr.; loving mother of William Zain Parlier, Jr. (Pamela), John P. Parlier (Elaine), Ernest M. Parlier (Susan), and Kimberly P. Gray (Guy); cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of one.  Also survived by one brother and three sisters.

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Mar 16, 2012

On March 16, 2012, CHARLES R. BLANKENSHIP, SR., beloved husband of the late Anna K. Blankenship; father of Karen A. Baker, James A. Blankenship, and the late Charles R. Blankenship, Jr. and John C. Blankenship.  Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family members and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd., Arbutus, on Wednesday from 3-5 pm...

Mar 16, 2012

On March 16, 2012, WAYNE D. SIMMONS, SR.; beloved father of Wayne D. Simmons, Jr. and Keith M. Simmons; brother of June Thomas, Peggy Van Ells, Thomas Simmons; grandfather of Tyler, Dylan, Sarah and Nickolas Simmons; father-in-law of Jean and Samantha Simmons; dear son of Daryl L. Simmons and the late June Simmons.

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Mar 15, 2012

Vernon K. Johnson, 68, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at The Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Born June 28, 1943, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late George and Sarah Johnson. He was the husband of Mary Louise Johnson (nee Cather). Vernon was semi-retired but enjoyed driving school buses for...

Mar 7, 2012

On March 7, 2012 Jean E. Ruby "Nan" (nee Innerft) died. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel B. Ruby; the loving mother of Violet Ruby; the cherished grandmother of Joshua Quick and the late Jerry Quick, Jr. "Nan" was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

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Mar 2, 2012

On March 2, 2012; WAYNE B. KRAMER; loving husband to Sharon Kramer (nee Conaway); devoted father to Kristie Kramer, Dawn Vogel, Jason Kramer, and Kathleen Harris, beloved stepfather to Eric Burket, cherished grandfather to five grandsons; dear brother to one brother and one sister. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.

A public viewing will...

Feb 29, 2012

On February 29, 2012 Charles Edward Spindler, Jr. "Boo" died. "Boo" was the loving father of Charlene Spindler, Charles Edward Spindler, III and Nicole Griffith; the devoted son of Charles E. Spindler, Sr. and the late Virginia Lee Spindler (nee Barnett); he was the dear brother of Debbie Saunders, William Spindler, Tina Campion, David Spindler, Tammy Stinchcomb, Richard Spindler...

Feb 28, 2012

Peacefully on Tuesday February 28, 2012 Ann Jeanette Lederer (nee Burgues) died. Ann was the beloved wife of Jacques Lederer; the loving sister-in-law of Suzanne Hesmar; the dear aunt of Dan Angermaier and his wife Bethany; the great-aunt of Paige and Brady Angermaier; Ann was predeceased by her parents the late Fountain and Ruth Burgues.

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Feb 28, 2012

Suddenly on February 28, 2012 Katie Jean Donoho died. Katie was the devoted mother of Hunter Jackson Middelthon; the beloved partner of Peter Middelthon; the loving daughter of Jeanne Marie Fisher and Ronald Jackson "Mr. Jack" Donoho; Katie was also the dear sister of Darleen A. Clark and Jacquelyn Marie DeSonier; the cherished granddaughter of Doris Violet Meusel and...

Feb 27, 2012

On February 27, 2012; CHARLES KNODE, SR.; beloved husband of Thelma (nee Handler); loving father of Margaret "Peggy" Knode, Jennifer and her husband Steven J. DeBoy, Sr., and the late Charles B. Knode, Jr.; cherished grandfather of Steven J. DeBoy, Jr., Amanda Walsh, Diana DeBoy, Elizabeth Ault, Jeanine Knode and Charles B. Knode, III; loved great-grandfatherof Cameron and Cara Crawford; dear cousin of William 'Bill' Riehl; also survived...

Feb 26, 2012

Peacefully, on February 26, 2012, ALICE FAY RIDDLE; beloved wife of the late Luther Glenn Riddle; loving mother of Lana Fay Gutenkunst; cherished grandmother of Kimberley Fay Clements, Charles Eugene Barrington, Jr., Jacqueline Renee Gozen, John Randall Gutenkunst and great grandmother of 10.

Relatives and friends may call at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home of Lansdowne, 2719...

Feb 26, 2012

Peacefully on February 26, 2012 Carolyn Mae Lipscomb (nee Decker) died. Carol was the beloved wife of Jerry P. Lipscomb, Sr.; the loving fiance of Geoffrey R. Cook; the devoted mother of Jerry Paul, Daniel, and Brian Lipscomb; cherished "Gram" of twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild; she was the loving daughter of Marcella Lephew; and the dear sister of...

Feb 22, 2012

On February 22 2012; George E. Walton; beloved husband of Ellen M. Walton (nee Roesch); loving father of Michael Walton and his wife Stefany, and Tricia Lipiec together with Chuck; cherished grandfather of Nikolas and his wife Heather, Jason, Ashly, Zachary and his fiance Jen, Chelsea, the late Justin; dear brother of Norma Cobourn; loving brother-in-law of Vivian...

Feb 20, 2012

Peacefully on February 20, 2012; CAROL A. SMELSER; loving wife to the late Bobby Lee Smelser; devoted mother to Mary Ann Myers and husband Charles; cherished grandmother to Charles Owens. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.

A public visitation will be held at our Lansdowne location for Carol on Sunday from 3 PM to...

Feb 20, 2012

On February 20, 2012; EMMA PATRICIA SHILLING; beloved mother of William Leek, Sr., Gloria Warfield, Jacque Talmage, Joan Sauerhoff, and William Leek, Jr.; cherished Grammy/Mom-Mom of 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchild; Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Family members and friends may call at the family owned AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1328 Sulphur Spring...

Feb 20, 2012

On February 20, 2012, LOTTIE ROSA RODGERS, beloved wife of George "Ricky" Rodgers; loving mother of Calvin Rodgers and his wife Kristen and Carrie Bosley and her husband Brian; cherished "Me-Me" of Bryce, Morgan and Cameron; dear sister of Arlene and Bob Ditty, Diana and Bob Whitley, Bobby Keys, Linda Lough and Rick and Karen Keys.  Also survived by...

Feb 16, 2012

On February 16, 2012, RICHARD W. SICKLE "POP-POP"; wife of Glenda Sickle; loving father of Trina Leary and husband Dave Leary, Dorreen Allred and the late Scott Sickle; cherished Pop-Pop of Austin, Nathan, Sara, Zachary and Joshua; beloved son of William and the late Katherine Sickle; dear brother of Billy, Denny and Vicky.  Also survived by many loving family...

Feb 15, 2012

On February 15, 2012 Evelyn Picker (nee Bresko) died peacefully. Evelyn is the beloved wife of the late Wallace Philip Picker; the loving mother of Larry Picker, John Picker, Carolyn Schleupner, Nancy Geiger, and Donald Picker; Evelyn was also the cherished grandmother of T.J. Sheubrooks, Lynette Ossowski, Dustin Geiger, Ryan Picker, Nathan Geiger, and James Picker;  Evelyn was survived...

Feb 12, 2012

On February 12, 2012 William F. "Pee-Wee" Herlth, Sr. died peacefully. William was the beloved husband of the late Margaret E. Herlth; the loving father of William F. Herlth, Jr., Eugene Herlth, and Stephen Herlth, Sr.; William is also survived by several loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

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Feb 9, 2012

DOROTHY "DOT" LEWIS (nee Krabitz), devoted wife to Clifford; loving mother to Jack, Cindy, and Sandy; cherished grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 12 great -grandchildren; dear sister to Jack. Also survived by many other loving family and friends dfgdfgfdsgfgdfgdfgdf....

Public viewings for Dot will be held at our Lansdowne location on Monday and Tuesday from 3 PM to...