Obituary: Melvin V. Fravel Sr. 1935–2025 Harpers Ferry
Melvin Vernon Fravel Sr., 61, of Conestoga Estates Harpers Ferry West Virginia died Monday March 24 at Frederick Memorial Hospital He was the husband of Frances Ware Fravel for 42 years A CSX Electrician with 30 years service he served in the Army and belonged to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Also survived by daughter Julia R Poling Martinsburg son Melvin V Fravel Jr Harpers Ferry two sisters two brothers five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews The family will receive friends March 26 at John T Williams Funeral Home and a memorial service March 29 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Donations may be made to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church or Hospice of Frederick County
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Melvin Vernon Fravel Sr
Conestoga Estates
Harpers Ferry
W.va
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frances Ware Fravel
Brunswick
Susan Thompson Fravel
James Russell Fravel
CSX Transportation
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
Gapland
Brunswick High School
Frederick Community College
Hagerstown Junior College
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Julia R. Poling
Martinsburg
Melvin V. Fravel Jr
Virginia K. Hinchman
Gettysburg
Ann L. Talbert
Picayune
Miss
James R. Fravel Jr
Jamestown
Tenn
Jerry T. Fravel
Stafford
Robert L. Fravel
John T. Williams
Petersville Road
Lanna Clifton
Cliff” Carbaugh
Thurmont
Frederick
Frances W. Carbaugh
Nicholas June
Millie Emma Fogle Carbaugh
Episcopal Church
Seymour H. Carabugh
VA Medical Center
Jane E. Carbaugh
Helen Carbaugh
Virgie Smith
Hagerstown
Oscar M. Smith
Joseph Carbaugh
Bradley Carbaugh
Wally Carbaugh
Johane C. Fisher
Julia C. Fisher
Ethel C. Devilbiss
Carbaugh
Robert E. Dailey & Son
E. Main St
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Obituary notices for Burroughs Reid and Carbaugh families in Winchester area
Obituaries notice three residents from Winchester area. Elizabeth Burroughs 86 of 859 Brush Creek Road dies March 24 after nursing career. funeral March 27 at Woodbine Assembly of God Church. Harry Reid 46 of 769 Middleburg Road Detour dies March 23. memorial service March 27 in Frederick. Cliff Carbaugh 88 of Thurmont dies March 26. funeral March 27 with service March 26 and burial at Blue Ridge Cemetery. multiple survivors and memorials to charity.
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Elizabeth Reese Burroughs
Brush Creek Road
Winchester
Winchester Medical Center
Earl Burroughs Sr
Harrisonburg
James and
Addie Joseph Reese
Chestnut Lodge Psychiatric Institute
Woodbine Assembly of God Church
Jean Elizabeth Myers
Clarksburg
Ruth Elizabeth Griffin
Rose Elizabeth Cantler
Damascus
Earl Edward Burroughs Jr
Mollie Stover
Boyds
Harry Reid
Middleburg Road
Detour
Hershey Medical Center
Hershey
Neptune
N.d
Harry Greenwood Reid
Sarah Shafto Knight Reid
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Reid
Frederick United Presbyterian Church
Finlay’s Jewelry
Frederick County Tourism Promoted at 463 Time Event
A Frederick County tourism promotion highlights 463 Time event at 1100 Homewer venue, aiming to boost local visitor numbers and community engagement through a regional showcase. Organizers emphasize local attractions and accessibility, inviting residents and travelers to attend.
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Frederick County
Funeral Services for Walter Burke Sr and John Eigenbrode
Funeral services were held for Walter Samuel Burke Sr., 5953 Meadow Road Frederick, who died March 21, at Locust Grove Church of the Brethren Mount Airy with Rev. Robert Steinke and Rev. L Ross Kirk officiating. Burial Locust Grove Cemetery. Bearers were Walter S Burke Jr Kenneth Foland Rick J Seiss Charles R Coakley David Burke and Robert C Burke. Keeney and Basford Funeral Home Frederick handled arrangements. Also funeral services for John Henry Eigenbrode 76 formerly of Ridge who died Friday were at the Thurmont funeral home of Robert E Dailey Son with Rev. Donald Stine officiating. Bearers were Guy Pittinger Carl Setherley Neil Swickard Joseph Lerch Brian Lerch and Charles Ecker. Burial Brethren Cemetery Rocky Ridge.
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Walter Samuel Burke Sr
Meadow Road
Frederick
Locust Grove Church of
Walter S. Burke Jr
Kenneth Foland
Rick J. Seiss
Charles R. Coakley
David Burke
Robert C. Burke
Locust Grove Cemetery
Keeney and Basford Funeral Home
John Henry Eigenbrode
Ridge
Thurmont
Robert E. Dailey & Son
Donald Stine
Monocacy Church
Guy Pittinger
Carl Setherley
Neil Swickard
Joseph Lerch
Brian Lerch
Charles Ecker
Brethren Cemetery
Rocky Ridge
Mass of Christian Burial for Harry R. Huffer
A Mass of Christian Burial for Harry Robert Huffer of 99428 Woodsboro Road Woodsboro who died Saturday March 22 was Tuesday March 25 at St Peter s Roman Catholic Church Libertytown with concelebrants. Eulogies by daughters Katie Palmer Terri Perry and son Harry Huffer. Bearers included David Steven and Harry E Huffer with sons-in-law David Perry James Palmer and Victor Hauptman. Military honors by Glenn W Eyler American Legion Post Woodsboro. Hartzler Funeral Home Libertytown arranged services.
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Harry Robert Huffer
Woodsboro Road
Woodsboro
St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church
Libertytown
John Dietzenback
Michael Misulia
Judy Smarsh
Katie Palmer
Terri Perry
Harry Huffer
David Huffer
Steven Huffer
Harry E. Huffer
David Perry
James Palmer
Victor Hauptman
St. Peter’s
Glenn W. Eyler
Sunny and mild forecast for Frederick region
The National Weather Service expects showers to end this morning. Today will be mostly sunny and breezy with a high around 60s. Temperatures rise through the week with the coldest day Tuesday at the Frederick Maryland State Police barrack at 54/34. Clear skies tonight with lows in the 40s. Thursday looks sunny with mid to upper 60s and a chances of showers Friday while remaining mild.
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Frederick
National Weather Service
Maryland State Police
IRS extends help line hours before tax deadline
The IRS will keep its toll free tax help line 1 800 229 1040 open on three Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST through April 12 to aid last minute filers. The GAO says the agency answered 11.3 million calls in the first two months, up from 9 million in 1996.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
General Accounting Office
Frederick police report record applicant numbers for minority outreach
Frederick police Lt. Kelly Russell told the Frederick County Human Relations Commission that 682 of 1,262 applicants for police testing chose to be tested, the largest pool yet with minorities represented. Eight did not specify race. The 40th Academy Class begins in fall 1997 with testing starting April 10.
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Frederick City
Kelly Russell
Russell
Frederick County Human Relations Commission
Human Relations Commission
HRC
Brunswick cuts dumping fees for residents this year
Brunswick residents will pay reduced dumping fees in the last two quarters of the fiscal year thanks to a surplus from the city’s trash hauling contract. Fees drop from 15 to 6 dollars, contingent on status quo. Waste Management will handle a spring cleanup pickup on April 2, with residents urged to call 1-800-926-6806 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Joseph Harrington
Frederick County Plans to Remove Appliance Installer License
The Frederick County Commissioners consider changing the plumbing code to eliminate a special appliance installer license that allows non state licensed workers to connect gas and water lines for appliances. The plumbing board favors requiring state licensed workers to raise standards and ensure trained installers handle connections.
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Frederick County
John Gibson
Department of Permits and Inspections
Gibson
Charles Crum
Plumbing Board
City to test hydrants with periodic flow tests
Frederick to conduct hydrant flow tests across the city over the next several months. Residents may notice water discoloration and should run water to clear it. For details contact Keith Brown, assistant water superintendent, at (301) 694 1182.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Keith Brown
Man Surrenders After Threat to Take Own Life
Maryland police respond to despondent 45 year old man at 5500 block Buffalo Road Mount Airy. Special Tactics units surrounded home after failed talks. He surrendered peacefully about 6:45 PM and was taken to Carroll County General Hospital for evaluation. No weapons found. Identity withheld.
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Mount Airy
Maryland
Keith Papi
Westminster Barrack
Buffalo Road
MSP
Special Tactical Assault Team
Papi
Carroll County General Hospital
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Mrs
Elizabeth Burroughs
Bessie Mathias
Ollie Reese
Harry Reese
Marvin Reese
Pete Reese
Hazel Runion
Woodbine
Hecht
Stefanie Lynn Reid
Eastlake
Ohio
Stauffer Funeral Home
Opossumtown Pike
W. Second St
Ginger Memmott
Penn Laurel Girl
Lanna Carbaugh
The
Frederick News Post
Ory
Mt. Airy
Apokotes Pottsdale Securities
Faisteer
MWA
UDPAC
Ajor League
Nascar
Frederick County Parks
Pepartment
Frederick City Recreation/Flaygrounds YMCA
Red Cross
Maryland Job Service
FCC
Frederick Newspost
Focal
Brehive
Mr. Walter Burke Sr
Robert E. Steinke
L. Ross Kirk
John Eigenbrode
Pauline Summers
Pauline Ellen Summers
West Main Street
Emmitsburg
Skiles
W. Ronald Fearer
Robert G. Myers
Charles Olinger
P. Kevin Judy
Jim Wivell
Emmitsburg Memorial Cemetery
J. Simpson
Bruce Hamilton
News-Post
Shirley Sandage
David Gray
Kate Leckie
Pythian Sisters
Food Bank
Century Pool of
Monrovia
13Th Avenue
B Street
Thomas Smith
Public Works
Man
York & Rome
Fuji
Shookstown
Appalachian Tree Soc
Alan Nichols
Hydro Aire, Inc
Sade
Harvard
American Legion
Taney Ave
Prederich Mip
Charles Contracting
Frederick Caty
Lg Vanety Cands
Merians
Mt Pleasant
Sat Sun
Henry
New Wave
Regina
Davis
East 8Th St
Apt
Fredenck
Jean Harms
Sidney Rd
Fred Coop
Jam Johnson Mhic
Nenbeck
Svcs
Wim Fogle
Colonia
Patick
Video Cartel
Frederick Lawn Care
Fei
Cal
Secret Service
Bob
Smmbank Farm
Taneviean
Magdeburg
Blaine 1
Phobus
Mary
Harry Trevor
Backyard Creations, Inc
7Th & Market
Ramsburg
Donald Fhiekinces
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