Obituaries 

Dorothy Anne Leach

Mrs. Dorothy Anne Leach, 87, formerly of Walkersville, MD passed away on August 12, 2017 at Clarion Hospital in Clarion, PA. She was the wife of the late John T. Leach, Sr., who passed in 2005. Mrs. Leach was a devout Catholic, and helped charter the Franciscan Order in Emmitsburg, MD. She was the matriarch of her family, and leaves to cherish her memory seven children, Regina Connors, John T. Leach, Jr., Michael G. Leach, Sr. &, Patricia Marshall & husband Neal, Loretta Leach, David A. Leach & wife Angie,…

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Roger Ocheltree

Mr. Roger “Woodie” Ocheltree, 79, of Woodsboro passed away on August 14, 2017. He was the loving companion of Mary Louise Boone for 43 years. Woodie retired from Rotorex after 25 years. He loved betting on the horses, playing cards, and smoking his medical weed. He was an avid Jeff Gordon, Indianapolis Colts, and Maryland Women’s Basketball fan who loved youth sports such as baseball and football. In addition to Mary he is survived by his brother; Jessie Williams Sr. Nephews; Jessie Williams Jr and wife Jill, Joseph Williams and…

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Shirley “Peck” Swaim

Mrs. Shirley “Peck” Ann Swaim, 80, of Frederick, MD passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Kirk Swaim and was preceded in death by her first husband Norman H. Stine, Sr. in 1966. Born September 21, 1936 in Woodsboro, MD she was the daughter of the late John Wilson and Catharine LaRue Smith Winebrenner. Peck was a 1954 graduate of Walkersville High School in a class of 30. She retired from Acme Markets in 1988 after 30 years of service. After retiring from…

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Education Glade Valley 

Board of Education Seeks Volunteers for Advisory Councils

The Board of Education Citizens Advisory Council and Family Life Advisory Committee have vacancies as follows. The application deadline is Friday, September 15, 2017. The Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) seeks members to fill council vacancies. Representatives from the Brunswick, Catoctin, Linganore, Middletown and Walkersville feeder areas* are especially encouraged to apply; others may also apply. The CAC reports directly to the Board and serves as a channel for public concerns, advice and information as identified by the Board. The CAC may also respond to specific requests for research, at the…

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