Category: Community

Audrey (Fogle) Blank, 87, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away on March 4, 2018 at Glade Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Walkersville. She was the wife of the late Edgar M. Blank whom passed away in 2011. Born on September 19, 1930, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Burkhard and Ruth (Stull) Fogle. She was a graduate of Walkersville High School, class of 1948. She worked as a seamstress for many years, working at Claire Frock in Thurmont, MD. In her later years, she worked in retail…

Thomas Patrick Brady, age 68, of Walkersville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in his home. Born September 27, 1949 in Cheverly, he was the son of the late Charles and Eileen Brady. He was the devoted husband of Mary “Mimi” Brady,, his wife of 44 years. Tom was a gifted and caring math and science teacher, for 5th and 6th graders, at Stedwick Elementary School in the Montgomery County School system. For 34 1/2 years, Mr. “B” dedicated his career to making learning fun! He was a member of…

Franklin Monroe Williams Sr., 83, of Woodsboro, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice. He was the husband of Judy Haines Williams for 37 years. Born on February 14, 1935, in Etchison, Maryland, he was the son of the late William Leroy and Mary Ellen (Browning) Williams. Frankie was the youngest of four boys and grew up in Browningsville. At one time, he owned and operated 4 service stations before going in to farming full time. Frankie was the largest…