Obituaries

Nov 17, 2024

Nov 15, 2024

Kimberly Grace Linebaugh, aged 23, of Walkersville, Maryland passed away on November 15, 2024. Born on August 26, 2001, Kimberly was known for her radiant personality, marked by a free-spirited, funny, kind, and compassionate nature. She was an exceptional mother who adored her daughter, Adalynn Portner, deeply, loving her "to the moon and back."

Kimberly was a proud graduate of Catoctin...

Nov 14, 2024

Donald Eugene Lenhart, of Utica, MD, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Homewood at Frederick. He was the loving husband, of nearly 70 years, to Ella Virginia Wisner Lenhart.

Donald was born March 25, 1934, in Frederick, MD to Esther Marie Stup Lenhart and Chester William Lenhart. He graduated from Frederick High School where he exceled in track and field sports....

Nov 13, 2024

 Mary M. Stover, 76, of Lancaster, PA entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Frederick, MD on June 9, 1948, she was the loving daughter of the late Augustine G. Wickless and Dorothy Mae (Bart) Wickless. 

Mary graduated from Frederick High School in 1966. She went on to attend St. Joseph’s College in...

Nov 13, 2024

In loving memory of Dewalt Joseph Willard, Jr. (De) who died on November 13, 2024. De was born on September 30,1931 in Poolesville, MD 1n the home his grandparents built in 1917. He was the son of Dewalt Joseph Willard, Sr. and Virginia Chiswell Ball.

De graduated from Poolesville High School in 1948. He attended the University of Maryland School of...

Nov 13, 2024

Gerald T. Poch, 82, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte H. Poch for 62 years. Born on February 5, 1942, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Quigg) Poch.

He was a devoted husband, father,...

Nov 12, 2024

V. Jeannie Pantazes, 70, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Columbia, MD. She was the wife of Sarkis Tuniyev her husband of 24 years. 

Born on December 6, 1953, in Washington, D.C., Jeannie was the cherished daughter of the late James Nicholas Pantazes and Anna Rousos Pantazes.

A dedicated scholar, Jeannie...

Nov 10, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Clark, 87, entered eternal rest on November 10, 2024, at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. She was the beloved wife of Frank Spangler Clark, Sr. for 65 years. 

Born on January 1, 1937, in Hagerstown MD, she was the daughter of the late William Preston, Sr. and Mary Blanche (Wallick) Gearhart. 

Mary was a proud graduate of Hagerstown High...

Nov 10, 2024

 

James Joseph Kidwell, affectionately known as "Jimmy", passed away peacefully at his home in Knoxville, MD, on November 10, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on September 5, 1939, in Rockville, MD, he was the son of the late Ernest and Dolly Kidwell. Jimmy grew up as one of ten siblings.

 In 1965, Jimmy married his beloved wife, Esther Beitzel,...

Nov 9, 2024

Marvin Hoy, 94, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Edenton Retirement Community. Twice married he was predeceased by his first wife Gwendolyn Hoy in 2006 and his second wife Sadie Hoy.

Born on June 8, 1930, in Taneytown, MD, he was the son of the late James L. Hoy and Viola B (Bowman) Hoy.

He...

Nov 9, 2024

Lois Marie (Mikelonis) Kirk, 90 of Frederick, Maryland and formerly of Monrovia and Laurel, Maryland, passed from this life to her eternal home on November 9, 2024. 

She was the wife of the late George M. Kirk. They were married for 67 years. 

Born July 24, 1934, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Vincent D. and Mary (Hergenroder)...

Nov 9, 2024

The City of Frederick mourns the passing of former Mayor Jim Grimes and extends heartfelt condolences to his wife, Elsie, the rest of his family, and the countless individuals whose lives he touched throughout his distinguished career in public service and business. His leadership and dedication to Frederick will not be forgotten.

James Staley Grimes, 85, passed from this life on...

Nov 8, 2024

James (Jim) Gordon Topper, 82, of Frederick, MD, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 8, 2024 due to complications from a stroke. Jim is survived by his wife, of 59 years and love of his life, Diana (Potisek); his daughter, Melissa; his son, Gregory and daughter-in-law, Theresa; his grandchildren, Nicole and fiancé, Hunter, Ashley Kinna and husband,...

Nov 7, 2024

Donna Marie Mashakas, aged 83, passed away in Fairfax, VA on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Born April 5, 1941 to the late Stephen and Kathryn Dietrich in Pottsville, PA. She graduated with high honors from Marian Catholic High School in 1959 in Tamaqua, PA. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from Sacred Heart Nursing School in Allentown, PA in 1962, and...

Nov 7, 2024

Patricia Diane King, 73, of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Mount Airy passed away peacefully from this life on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD. She was the loving wife to the late Michael King, Sr.

Born on July 13, 1951, in Mount Airy, MD, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Cole and Geraldine (Spencer) Cole. 

Patricia...

Nov 7, 2024

Barbara Jane Berry Poffenbarger, a beloved mother and wife, skilled textile artist, and community service leader, passed away on November 7, 2024 at the age of 72. She was a longtime Frederick County resident and passed away at Kline Hospice House with her family by her side. 

Barbara was born on April 30, 1952 in Trieste, Italy to Colonel Maurice Berry...

Nov 7, 2024

Valentina (Tina) Kitts, age 75, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Frederick, MD, surrounded by her family. She was the loving daughter of the late Santiago and Placida of La Paz, Bolivia.

In her youth, Valentina immigrated to the United States, where she met the late W. Kitts. Together, they had...

Nov 7, 2024

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Dr. Thomas Earl Murley of Adamstown, Maryland passed away at the age of 85. 

Dr. Murley was born in Joliet, Illinois to Ina and Maurice Murley and grew up in Minooka, Illinois. He earned a B.S. in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Illinois and in August 1961, married Karen Brown before moving to Boston to...

Nov 4, 2024

George Normand Proulx, 79, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Monday, November 04, 2024. He was the loving husband of Nancy Elizabeth (Hornby) Proulx.

Born on July 20, 1945, in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Royal Proulx and Corinne (Monjeau) Proulx.

He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. On July 29, 1967, a...

Nov 4, 2024

Dora Lee Banks, age 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Northampton Manor Health Care Center in Frederick. 

Born on October 14, 1943, in Leesburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Forbes and Ruth Henrietta (Bascue) Folk.

She was a 1962 graduate of Frederick High School. Mrs. Banks was a FCPS employee...