Obituaries 

Wanda Elaine Johnson

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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Obituaries 

Merton Joseph Bart III

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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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Ethel May Eyler

Ethel Mae “Me-Maw” Eyler, 87, of Walkersville, passed from this life on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Glade Valley Center. She was the wife of the late Tony Eyler. Born on October 17, 1932, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Harry Wood and Jessie Catherine (Eyler) Wood. Mae loved Basset Hounds, having owned three: Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Roscoe. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Mae Weddle and her husband Oliver; a granddaughter, Jessie Capanoo and husband Christopher; great-grandchildren: Faith Capanoo, Emily Capanoo and Madison Capanoo as well…

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Community Glade Valley Health News 

158th Annual Great Frederick Fair, September 18-26 CANCELLED due to COVID-19

After months of deliberation and discussions on how to safely open amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, The Great Frederick Fair Board of Directors has cancelled our annual event scheduled for September 18-26, 2020. This decision was not taken lightly and is extremely difficult to share but is in the best interest of public health and safety. The Great Frederick Fair is not only an important tradition in our community, welcoming over 230,000 guests, but also a vital economic event, putting over $1,000,000 back to local businesses each year. The Fair remains…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Violet M Crum

Violet Marguerite Crum, age 87, of Walkersville, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 following a brief illness. Born November 20, 1932 in New Midway, she was the daughter of the late Elmer J. and Cora Coshun Moser. She was the wife of Melvin M. Crum Sr. for 62 years, who predeceased her in 2013. Born and raised on the Moser farm in New Midway she worked beside her parents and siblings until she married Melvin in 1951. Mrs. Crum was a homemaker for most of her adult life and also worked…

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