Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Kay Ensor (pictured on right) of the Woodsboro Vol. Fire Company. She will be deeply missed by all of us at the Woodsboro Vol. Fire Company. Kay was a very active member with the WVFC, taking on leadership roles and volunteering at fundraisers. She will be deeply missed. You may visit her obituary at the following link: https://www.fredericknewspost.com/obituaries/kay-l-ensor/article_f0ba4969-9a9e-5ae3-a351-2ee50d4dedcc.html

Ruth Elizabeth Smith Martin, age 81, of Woodsboro, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born August 22, 1939 in Woodsboro, she was the daughter of the late Carl A. Boller Jr. and Virginia M. Penwell Boller Hammond. Twice married, she was the wife of Daniel Bowers Smith Jr. and the late William M. “Zip” Martin who died in 1992.

Ruth was a 1957 graduate of Frederick High School. She was a longtime employee of the Frederick County government where she helped establish the computer department in the Treasurer’s office and retired in 1989 after nearly 31 years of service. She also worked for Standard Federal from 1989-94 and was a part-time employee with the State Dept. of Assessments and Taxation from 1994-2017. She was a member of the Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Co. and was a charter member of the Fire Company Auxiliary, serving until 2016 and then in 2017 joined the Libertytown Fire Co. and Auxiliary. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association in 2001 and the Hall of Fame of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (LAMSFA) in 2010. She served on numerous committees with LAMSFA and held many offices with LAFCVFRA throughout the years, several times as president. She received the “Honey Award” in 2014, the highest award bestowed by LAMSFA. She was also a member of the Frederick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary until 2015. Ruth enjoyed traveling, especially on cruises, going to Ocean City, playing bingo and the slots at various places.

Surviving are children, Daniel B. “Buster” Smith III of Woodsboro, Kenneth Raye Smith and wife Donna of Thurmont, Joseph Allen Martin and wife Holly of Brooklyn, NY and Mary Virginia Smith Murphy and husband Chuck of Union Bridge; grandchildren, Wendy Murphy Keefer and husband Eric, Chad Murphy and wife Megan, Lindsey Murphy, Christopher Smith and wife Michelle, Damien Smith, Jonathan Smith, Kendall Smith, Joely Martin and Wil Martin; step grandchildren, Chad Dewees and Brandi Sowers; great grandchildren, Dylan Murphy and Ava Smith; several step great grandchildren including Angel Sowers; brothers, David R. Boller and Michael A. Hammond and wife Sharon and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by grandchildren, infant Jeanette Smith, and Scott Murphy and brother Edwin L. Boller.

She will be missed by the Woodsboro Vol. Fire Co.

Clayton C. Lenhart, 47, of Keymar, passed away on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born Aug. 16, 1960 in Frederick, he was the son of Harold E. Lenhart Sr. and Dorothy E. Lenhart of Keymar.

Clayton was employed by Frederick County Highway Department.

He was a 1978 Walkersville High School graduate.

Clayton was a dedicated member of both the Woodsboro and New Midway Volunteer Fire Departments. He was the past president of the Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Department.

He was a member of the Central Maryland Antique Tractors Club, the Heart of Maryland Tractor Pullers, the Frederick County Farm Museum and a Walkersville FFA Alumni. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion.

In addition to his loving parents, Harold and Dorothy, he is survived by his grandfather, Marion Stull of Frederick; a brother, Harold E. Lenhart Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Frederick; a sister, Doris Snouffer and husband, Timothy, of Smithsburg; a niece, Sarah Snouffer of Smithsburg; two god-daughters, Stacey Chronister and Mandi Ramsburg; and his special friends, Ervin and Mary Albaugh and Greg Stull.

He will also be remembered by his numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry C. and Edna May Lenhart and his maternal grandmother, Viola Stull.

The Woodsboro Volunteer Fire/Rescue Company will never forget. God Bless.

Robert Warren Compton, 52, of Woodsboro, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born Nov. 24, 1955 in Washington DC, he was the son of Barbara Casady McKnight and step-father, Gerald, of Frederick and the late Robert E.L. Compton.

He was the husband of Donna Gladhill Compton, his wife of 23 years. Mr. Compton attended Parkdale High School, Greenbelt. He was employed as an auto technician for over 30 years.

He was an active member of Woodsboro Volunteer Fire/Rescue Company for more than 18 years, where he served in multiple administrative/active positions. He served as an EMT, Fire Fighter, and was currently the Deputy Chief. He was also a member of Grace Rocky Hill Lutheran Church, Woodsboro and the Woodsboro American Legion. He enjoyed working with electronics, working on cars, movies, reading, collecting guns and target shooting. He loved flying and was an avid Washington Redskins fan.

Rob was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are son and daughter-in-law, John Warren and Amanda Compton of Gettysburg, PA; daughters, Holly Nicole and Sarah Elizabeth Compton, both of Woodsboro; grandsons, Cohen Michael and Brensin Warren Compton; twin sisters, Teresa L. Inghram and husband Robert and Deborah A. Schroeder and husband Mark, all of Overland Park, KA; two nieces; two nephews; one great-niece; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gloria and Donald Gladhill of Woodsboro; brother-in-law, Michael Gladhill and wife, Barbara of Louisa, VA; sister-in-law, Mary Balog and husband, James of Yorktown, VA; and grandmother-in-law, Elizabeth Weidner of Walkersville. He was predeceased by an infant sister, Elizabeth Compton

It is honorable to mention that Rob was one of the finest volunteers who responded to the 9/11 attacks on the Pentagon.  The Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company expresses their deepest condolences to all of the family and friends of Robert Compton.  He was a dedicated volunteer with the Woodsboro Volunteer Fire/Rescue Company, and he will be dearly missed. God Bless.