Obituaries

Mar 25, 2025

Rafael Benitez, 58, of Frederick, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Born on January 18, 1967 in San Savador, El Salvador, he was the son of Ana Benitez and the late Gil Blanco.

Rafael (thrived in professions where he could help people enjoy themselves, as that is what he liked to do outside of work. He worked...

Mar 23, 2025

Matthew Bohraus, 56, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Christina (Cosca) Bohraus, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage, and the proud father of Joseph Ruben Bohraus, age 23.

Matt was born on January 8, 1969, in Bethesda, Maryland, to Louis F. Bohraus, Jr., and...

Mar 23, 2025

Mar 22, 2025

William "Yogi" Swaney, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Autumn Lake Healthcare, Braddock Heights. He was the husband of the late Marlene Swaney. Born on December 14, 1937, in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of William Patterson Swaney and Jean (Koderic) Swaney.

Mr. Swaney was the oldest of 9 children, and was a 1959...

Mar 22, 2025

Thomas Paxton Eaton, 66, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Monrovia, Maryland.

Born on January 14, 1959, in Portland, Oregon, Tom was a man of quiet strength, and sincerity. He built a life rooted in honesty and kindness, qualities that defined both his personal and professional endeavors. A dedicated business owner, he owned and operated Eaton Irrigation, where he took...

Mar 20, 2025

Dennis Lynn Nalley, 59, of Boonsboro, Maryland, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, March 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on January 4, 1966, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Dennis was the youngest son of the late Edward C. Nalley and Helen (Hull) Nalley. He spent his early years enjoying the simple pleasures of life, including playing basketball,...

Mar 19, 2025

Bernice Lyvone Sewell, 85, passed away on March 19, 2025. Born on November 30, 1939 in Harrisburg, AR, Bernice was the daughter of Edward Newsom Sr. and De Ella Jones and stepfather J.P. Jones Sr.

Bernice attended Harrison High School in Blytheville, AR. She went to Nursing school and worked for College View Nursing Home, where she retired after 50 years...

Mar 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Curtis Eugene Turner, who left us on March 19, 2025 at the age of 68. He was not only a devoted husband, son, father, and brother, but also a man whose spirit will forever be felt by those who knew him.

Born on July 8 1956, Curtis...

Mar 19, 2025

Harriet Ann Embrey (Russell), 83, of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully at home with her beloved family by her side following a brief illness.

Born on February 6, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Col. Harry C. Russell, Sr. and Frances Caldwell Jester. Harriet spent her childhood as a military kid living in Texas, Michigan, and...

Mar 19, 2025

Dr Joan P Porter, a dedicated public servant and longtime healthcare policy analyst for the Federal government, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 77.

Joan was born in Takoma Park, the only child of Howard and Margaret Paine. She graduated from Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda in 1965 and received her bachelor’s degree from Western...

Mar 18, 2025

Marjorie Fortman, a woman who lived to be a remarkable 102, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley in Walkersville, Maryland. Born on August 19, 1922, in Ranson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Fink and Lena (Stoneburner) Fink.

Marjorie was a graduate of Fairmont State University and made a...

Mar 18, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Carl Otis Fisher Jr., lovingly known as Poncho, who went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love at Frederick Health Hospital in his final moments.

Carl was born and raised in Frederick, Maryland, where he attended Frederick County...

Mar 18, 2025

Thomas F. King, 88, of Boonsboro, Maryland passed from this life on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Somerford Place Assisted Living in Hagerstown. He is now with God and has reunited with his wife, Sue, who preceded him in death in 2020.

Born on July 7, 1936 in Wyoming County, West Virginia, Tom was the son of the late Cleo and...

Mar 17, 2025

Daniel “Dan” Robert Martin, 56, of Frederick, Maryland, passed suddenly from this life on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on May 7, 1968, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of Robert F. Martin and the late Mary (Humberson) Martin.

Dan grew up in Frederick, spending summers at the Clover Hill pool and playing baseball...

Mar 17, 2025

Nicolina Elvira Gialanella, 78, of Walkersville Maryland, passed away in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loved ones on March 17th, 2025.

Nicolina was born on August 14th, 1946, to Filomena and Raffaele DiBiasi in the small town of Guardia Di Lombardi, Italy. At age nine, she came to the United States and resided with family in the...

Mar 16, 2025

Frances Marie Wiggins, 85, of Frederick, Maryland passed from this life Sunday March 16, 2025, after a long courageous battle with Kidney and Bladder Cancer, and Crohn's Disease.

Born on June 22, 1939 in Bethesda, MD she was the daughter of the late Franklin T. Sheeler and Ida D. Sheeler.

She has been reunited in the Eternal Life with her late husband...

Mar 16, 2025

There is laugher in heaven. John Paul Demeduk arrived there Sunday morning March 16th 2025 leaving his earthly home surrounded by family. Born November 26, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan John spent his childhood years in Walled Lake playing ice hockey, hunting, and fishing for northern pike. In the mid 1980’s John moved to Frederick Maryland and met the love of...

Mar 16, 2025

Charleen Jones, 78, of 6529 Old National Pike, Boonsboro entered the Lord's Merciful Heaven March 16, 2025. Born on Valentines Day February 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Routzahn and Pauline E. Routzahn Reeder of Boonsboro.

For 58 years, Charleen was the devoted wife of David L. Jones. Together, they built an unparalleled legacy in the...

Mar 16, 2025

Carolyn Ruth DeTorres, a remarkable and beloved figure, left us on March 16, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 29, 1934, in Miami, Florida, Carolyn spent her life enriching the lives of those around her with her immense kindness and intellect. She is remembered for her career in Special Elementary Education, where her dedication and compassion touched...

Mar 16, 2025

William Henry Perkins, 88, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on March 16, 2025, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, MD.

Born on December 28, 1936, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Merhl A Perkins and Margaret (Harris) Perkins.He graduated from Frederick High School in 1955 and work as a Postal Carrier at the...