Obituaries
Ruth Ann Caslow Engel
Dec 18, 2024
Ruth Ann Engel, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at home in Walkersville surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 1, 1939, in York, Pennsylvania to the late Roy H. and Erma A. Senft Caslow of Glen Rock, PA. On November 1, 1959, she married her late husband, Cassell Ray "Skip" Engel, with whom she...
Frances Marcella Black
Dec 17, 2024
Frances "Frannie" Marcella Black, 74, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Silverado Frederick Memory Care Community in Frederick, MD. She was the loving wife of Robert "Bob" Black, whom she married on February 11, 1972.
Born on September 23, 1950, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emory Granville Wagerman and...
Elizabeth S. Sweitzer
Dec 16, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) S. Sweitzer of Urbana, MD passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 16, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1927 in Miami, FL. Betty is survived by her son Craig E. Kershow and wife Pat of Stanton, KY; her daughters Karen A. Towles and husband Ray of Pelahatchie, MS; and Carolyn E. Valanidas...
Richard "Dick" Shinnick
Dec 15, 2024
Richard "Dick" Shinnick, 88, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his residence. He was married to Janet Marie Shinnick who died in 2013 for 51 years. Born on March 20, 1936, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Larry R. Shinnick and Sylvia Smyth Shinnick.
Dick or Mr. Wonderful, as he was affectionately...
Marie Stambaugh
Dec 14, 2024
Marie A. Stambaugh, 92, of Rocky Ridge, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Northampton Manor Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late James Franklin Stambaugh, who preceded her in death in 2022. Born on September 11, 1932, she was the daughter of Martin Kaas and Bernadette (Orndorff) Kaas.
She was a farmer's wife and homemaker. The...
Bryan Leon Dinkle
Dec 14, 2024
Bryan Leon Dinkle, 66, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his residence.
He was the loving husband to Marguerite Dinkle; their love story of opposites attracts and then complete each other in the most perfect way, soul mates who finally found each other and treasured each other above themselves.
Born on December 9, 1958, in...
Bill Tewes
Dec 14, 2024
On December 14, 2024, the world lost a loving husband, devoted father, father-in-law, and cherished grandfather, Bill “Pappy” Tewes. His peaceful passing at Frederick Health Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, marked the end of a life well-lived. Born to the late William Frederick and Dorothy (Hodder) Tewes on June 14, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA, Bill's journey was filled with...
Margaret Marie Jones
Dec 13, 2024
Margaret Marie Jones, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Washington, D.C., Margaret led a life full of devotion, love, and adventure.
A graduate of Montgomery Blair High School, Margaret also took classes at Montgomery College. She dedicated 20 years of service as a secretary for the Army, supporting the Command Staff...
Richard Ronald Leslie, Sr.
Dec 13, 2024
Richard Ronald Leslie Sr., born on February 19, 1940, in Hollywood, California, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, surrounded by his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren.
Richard was the devoted husband of Eudenia Hubbard Leslie for 60 wonderful years. Together, they built a loving family that includes their children: Richard Dean Leslie; Darren Wayne Leslie and wife Suzie; Paul Dion...
Kenneth Donald Fraley
Dec 13, 2024
Kenneth Donald Fraley, 83, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home. He will be missed by his wife, Lois, of 57 years of marriage.
Born on July 27, 1941, in MD, he was the son of the late Harry Donald and Edith Luella (Seipler) Fraley.
He was a 1959 graduate of Catoctin High School. In...
Sachiko Ouri Summers
Dec 12, 2024
Sachiko Ouri Summers was born in Yamagata-Ken, Japan and passed away peacefully at her current residence of Spring Arbor in Frederick, Maryland on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age of 93.
Born on October 26, 1931, Sachiko, which means ”Child of Joy”, was the daughter of the late Eikichi and Mii Ouri. Sachiko was preceded in death by her brother,...
A. Lorraine Carder
Dec 12, 2024
Ann Lorraine Carder, 87, of Boonsboro, MD passed peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Born July 15, 1937, in Boonsboro, she was the daughter of the late Matthew George Ebersole and Faye Estella Ebersole.
She was previously employed at London Fog in Boonsboro and JCPenney in Frederick.
Lorraine enjoyed bowling with the South Mountain Ladies...
Evelyn Joann Zimmerman (Stuart)
Dec 12, 2024
Evelyn Joann Zimmerman (Stuart)
October 18, 1944 - December 12, 2024
Evelyn Joann Badalamenti Zimmerman passed away in Hospice care at Homewood Assisted Living due to Pancreatic Cancer.
Evelyn was a dedicated educator retiring after 30 plus years from Frederick County Public Schools. She taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and was a Reading Specialist along with being selected to pilot one of the first...
William R. Sullivan
Dec 11, 2024
William R. Sullivan, affectionately known to friends and family as Bill, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024 at his home in Keedysville. He was born on January 18, 1933, in Washington, DC to the late Andrew O. and Frances Rogers Sullivan.
Bill's academic journey began in earnest when returned from the Korean War in 1951 using the GI...
Mary Ethel Michael Rickard
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Ethel Michael Rickard, 87, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on April 9, 1937, in Martinsburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Herbert DeNeen and Annie May (Porterfield) Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Nancy Rickard...
Douglas Lee Martin
Dec 10, 2024
Douglas Lee Martin passed away peacefully at home on December 10th, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and love. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother, Veteran and friend. He overcame unfathomable obstacles and he chose to be happy in the face of adversity, and that was evident every day of his...
Justin D. Valentine
Dec 10, 2024
Justin D. Valentine, born on March 29, 1978, in Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Knoxville, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Susan Valentine for 7 years.
Born on March 29, 1978, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of Ida Mae (Semler) Valentine and the late David Leslie Valentine.
Justin proudly served his country in the Army...
Bernard Willis
Dec 10, 2024
Bernard (Bernie) Willis, 73, of Frederick, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring from injuries sustained from an accident.
Born in New Windsor Maryland, he was the son of the late Herbert Luther and Genevieve Helene Hammond Willis.
Mr. Willis graduated from Linganore High School in 1969. He served his country from 1971 until 1973,...
Mary Frances Dover
Dec 10, 2024
Mary Frances Dover originally from Potomac, Maryland passed away at her current residence of Buckingham Choice in Adamstown, Maryland on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on December 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Tom Liles and Frona Liles.
Her late diagnosis with Parkinson's disease was a big challenge, as she always kept her...
Thomas W. Wachter, Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas W. Wachter Sr., 80, of Lewistown, Maryland, on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Frani Jackson-Wachter
Born on February 7, 1944 in New Market, MD, to Edna (Gue) and Meredith...
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