Obituaries

Sep 10, 2025

Adriana Bobbio Gramaglia Bokma, 78, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at home. She was the wife of Bob Henry Bokma for 48 years. Born on November 22, 1946, in Alessandria, Italy, she was the daughter of Carlo Bobbio Mussio and Ercolina (Gramaglia Bertolino) Bobbio.

She was educated at Colegio Maria Auxiliadora (Barquisimeto), Universidad Centro...

Sep 10, 2025

Brenda Lee Van Leeuwen, 70, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born on February 9, 1955, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Benjamin Lee Dodson and Jean Frances (Boswell) Dodson.

Brenda was a graduate of High Point High School, Class of 1973. She was an accountant for...

Sep 9, 2025

Karen Carpenter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, at the age of 79, at Country Meadows of Frederick. Born in 1946 to Mary Smith and Robert Brown, Karen spent her early years as a proud “military brat,” living in many places around the world. She later embraced military life once again, marrying Patrick Carpenter and spending 50 years as...

Sep 9, 2025

Thomas Vincent Kolb, Sr., 82, of Thurmont, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on November 29, 1942, in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late Emanuel James and Bessie Mae (Warrenfeltz) Kolb. He was the husband of the late LuWana (Welch) Kolb and Mary Ann (Warner).

Thomas was a brick and stone mason. He...

Sep 9, 2025

Jack Randall Sexton, 13, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Born on March 31, 2012, in Libertytown, MD he was the son of Kayla Nicole Sexton of Brunswick and Joshua Dean Wright of Emmitsburg, MD.

Jack attended 8th grade at Brunswick Middle school. He played football for bjr as well as basketball on a Brunswick rec...

Sep 9, 2025

Linda Loudena Richards, 80, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. She was the beloved wife of Robert Richards for 51 years.

Born on July 23, 1945, in Decater, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Virginia Burke (McPhail) Maloney.

A graduate of Oak Ridge High...

Sep 8, 2025

Sep 6, 2025

Spencer Gerald Stonestreet Jr., 85, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away peacefully September 6, 2025. Born October 19, 1939, in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of the late Spencer Gerald Stonestreet Sr. and Helen Bell (Smith) Emerick.

Spencer was a dedicated member of the Carpenter’s Union and proudly served as an instructor for the Carpenter & Joiner Apprenticeship program, where he...

Sep 6, 2025

Mrs. Sharon Joanne Eckenrode, 72, of Frederick, Maryland died Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her daughter’s home.

Born on March 11, 1953 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Goldie Shaw (Lewis Cline) and Albert Cline and the wife of the late Ronald Eckenrode for 51 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Golden and husband, Scott, and Christina...

Sep 5, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Gilbert Samuel Brown Jr., 84, of Mount Airy, MD. He went home peacefully, surrounded by his family.

Born in Rockville, MD, to Gilbert Samuel Brown Sr and Iola A. (Archer) Brown, Gil gave his life to Christ at an early age. He devoted his life to faith, family, and service in...

Sep 5, 2025

Dr. Curtis James Baird, 81, of Mount Airy, died September 5, 2025, at Silverado Dementia Care in Frederick, MD, while under the recent care of hospice. He was the beloved husband of Carole Cleveland Flanigan.

Born May 2, 1944, in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of the late Curtis and Mary Elizabeth (Rathbun) Baird.

Dr. Baird, a 4th generation Seventh-day...

Sep 5, 2025

Douglas Bruce Russo, 86, of Mont Alto, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 17, 1938, to the late Vincent and Julia Russo. Doug was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Vincent and Andrew Russo.

Doug is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Sandra Leahy Russo. Together they built...

Sep 4, 2025

Linda S. Bell, 70, of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, September 4, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on October 28, 1954, in Olney, MD, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Betty Sue (Spears) Booth.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister.

Linda will be missed by her sisters, Libby Macdonald and...

Sep 2, 2025

Donna Carter, 74, of Frederick, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at home. She was the wife of Stephen Carter for over 50 years. Born on June 17, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Morgan, Sr. and Betty Mossburg Morgan.

Mrs. Carter was a research technician at Fort Detrick until her retirement. She was...

Sep 1, 2025

Virginia Lee (Spence) Queen, 92, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on September 1 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 8, 1932, in Orange, New Jersey, to the late Franklin Lloyd Spence and Aurelia Celestine Powell Spence.

As the daughter of a traveling encyclopedia salesman, Ginnie lived in many parts of the country before her family settled...

Sep 1, 2025

Mary Elizabeth (Pruett) Brown, 94, formerly of Mt. Airy, Maryland, died on September 1, 2025, at Brandon Oaks Rehabilitation Center in Roanoke, Virginia. She was the beloved wife of Walter C. Brown and mother of Bradley Dean Brown and Nancy Brown Nichols.

She was born on September 20, 1930, in Squire, W.Va. to the late Carl and Pearl (Rose) Pruett. While...

Aug 31, 2025

Dolly Burch, daughter of the late Oscar and Mabel Ramsburg, passed away peacefully after a long and fulfilling life. Born in the Catoctin Furnace area of Frederick County, her early years were marked by the simple beauty of rural life. She often recalled walking dirt roads through Blue Mountain to attend a one-room schoolhouse, memories that stayed with her throughout...

Aug 30, 2025

Geraldine Rose Lichtinger died peacefully in the company of her adoring family on August 30 in New Market, MD. 

Geri was born on November 30, 1925 in Willoughby, OH to Eldon Lewis Randall and Agnes Marion (Garfield) Randall Holmes. She was raised by her mother near Little Hope, PA, in a variety of living situations, including on a family farm. Late...

Aug 30, 2025

David Eugene Wolfe, 69, of Jefferson, MD, passed away Saturday August 30th 2025, at his home. Born August 5th, 1956, in Waynesboro PA. He was the son of the late Phyllis Jane Tritapoe Wolfe Lewis and Clifford Walter Wolfe Jr.

David was a hard working man, whether it was working on his farm or his excavation business. He had the biggest...

Aug 30, 2025

Betty Marlene Bland Peterson, born August 5, 1937, in Richmond, Virgina, died August 30, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland at the age of 88.

She was the daughter of Lucille Matthews and Clarence Gray Bland. Survivors include her sons Larry Speck (Amy) and Brian Speck (Karen); her grandsons, Benjamin Walker, David Speck, Joseph Speck (Selena) and Daniel Speck (Alexis); and her great-grandchildren,...