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Fundraiser for Nikole Morfessis Funeral and Memorial Fund

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The Walkersville Community is joining together to support the family of Niki Morfessis in the wake of her tragic accident last week. Morfessis’ aunt, Ourania Fitzwater, organized a GoFundMe for a funeral and memorial fund. If you would like to contribute, please visit https://gofund.me/64a167a6. On April 22, 2022 Niki’s life was tragically ended due to a fatal accident at the young age of fifteen years old. Niki was a student at Walkersville High School where she had many friends and classmates who are mourning this tragic loss of life. Nikole…

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John Mark Huff

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On Monday, February 22, 2021, John Mark Huff, of Walkersville, MD, husband and father, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 46. He was the loving son of Theresa (Howell) Huff and the late William H. Huff Sr. John is survived by his wife of 20 years M. Elizabeth Hamel-Huff, and his daughter Fiona E. Huff. Also surviving are brothers William Huff Jr., Benjamin Huff and wife Chelsea, along with nephews Amichai and Ezra, and niece Zali, brother-in-law Robert Hamel and wife (Mary) along with nephews Christian…

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George Mark Fisher, Sr.

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George Mark Fisher Sr. age 100, long time resident of Walkersville,MD. passed away July 11, 2020 at Montevue Assisted Living in Frederick MD. Born in Bedford, PA. June 21, 1920, he was the son of John M. Fisher and Edith G. Fisher. He was a graduate Bedford High School, Bedford PA. George joined the United States Army May 1, 1941 and served 21 years as a career enlisted soldier. He was a combat veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater with Co. “B” 44th Tank Battalion and…

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Wanda Elaine Johnson

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Wanda Elaine Johnson, 67, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Hospice of Washington County’s, Doey’s House, in Hagerstown, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 30, 1952 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lorraine Frances (Eyler) Gartrell. She was a graduate of Walkersville High School class of 1971. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, picture taking and loved spending time with her family and pets. Wanda is survived by her husband of 41 years, Franklin Johnson whom she married July…

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Merton Joseph Bart III

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Merton Joseph Bart III, age 52, passed away on January 13, 2020 at his home in Martin, GA. He was born October 26, 1967 and grew up in the Frederick/Walkersville area. He was known as Joe throughout his life. He worked during his lifetime as a mechanic and underwater welder once moving to GA in 2000. He enjoyed working on cars and had a love for old cars and his dogs. He was a past member of Mt. Lodge #29 of the Knights of Pythias and a past member of…

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