Obituaries

Feb 18, 2025

Fred Charles Gould, 88, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Karen Lee Hukkala.

 Born on May 22, 1936, in Joliet, IL, he was the son of the late Charles Theodore and Stella Mae (Tremelling) Gould.

 Fred attended Joliet Township High School; as a sophomore received the...

Feb 18, 2025

Ida Mae (Haws) Werner, 84, of Lewistown, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home.

Born June 25,1940 in Philomont, VA, she was the daughter of the late Myrtle Lee Haws. She and her family later moved to Brunswick, MD where she graduated from Brunswick High School, Class of 1958. In high school, she was active...

Feb 17, 2025

Feb 17, 2025

Megan Ashley Grimes, 40, of Frederick, Maryland, left this earth on February 17, 2025.

She was born and raised in Frederick, Maryland in 1984 to Alan and Jan Grimes. She was an avid swimmer and softball player, a talented artist, a lover of animals, and a friend maker everywhere she went. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor...

Feb 17, 2025

Judith “Judy” Ann Davis Allen of Frederick, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 2:58 a.m. at Heartfields Assisted Living in Frederick. Judy died at the age of eighty-one, following a courageous four-year battle with dementia. 

 Judy was born on May 4, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Harleth Wynn Davis and Reba Alberta Woomer Davis. She...

Feb 16, 2025

Reuben Benjamin "Buck" Coleman , 83, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Northampton Manor Health Care Center in Frederick, MD. He was the loving husband of Mary Bernice Coleman.

Born on March 14, 1941, in Maryland, he was the son of the late Reuben Henry Coleman and Josephine (Dyer) Coleman.

In addition to his wife,...

Feb 15, 2025

Emily Rigby Morgan passed away on February 15, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland at the age of 90. Emily was a remarkable woman known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support for her family.

 Born in Rhode Island, Emily's early life experiences shaped her into a resilient and compassionate individual. She attended Westminster Choir College before working at Princeton University where she...

Feb 13, 2025

Erma Beatrice Bechtol, 89, of Fairfield, PA passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late Neil F. Bechtol for 67 joyous years. Born in Cumberland, MD on March 16, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Lenora May Bohrer (Moore) and Roy Linwood Davis. Erma...

Feb 13, 2025

Donald Alonza Shoemaker Jr., 83, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He was the loving husband of Kaye Elaine Shoemaker for nearly 62 years. 

Born on June 15, 1941, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Donald Alonza Shoemaker, Sr. and Christine Eudora (Clopper) Shoemaker.

He...

Feb 12, 2025

William Nelson Mensh, 89, of Sharpsburg, MD passed away peacefully from this life at 7:27 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife of 72 years, Jean Irene Mensh, and Bill’s sister Sandy Mensh Sigmon.

Bill was born on September 10, 1935 at Sibley Hospital in Washington DC to Nelson Mensh and Helen...

Feb 12, 2025

Charles E. “Ed” Miller of Frederick, Maryland, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on February 12, 2025, at home with his wife, Barbara, by his side. He was born on September 19, 1943, in Floral Park, Long Island, New York to the late Philip Miller and Josephine (Smith) Miller. At a young age, he moved to Maryland, mostly growing...

Feb 12, 2025

Joan Leslie Fosburg, 83, passed peacefully from this earthly life into the presence of our great God on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born on November 12, 1941 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Mary and Oliver Frank. Joan attended the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing where she became a registered nurse. Joan was proud of her profession and...

Feb 12, 2025

Sandra Kay Matson went to the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was a caring and devoted mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, foster parent, and nurse to so many. 

She was born in Fargo, North Dakota to Kathleen (Tierney) and Richard Bowman. She has two brothers, Lawrence Bowman (Peggy) and Steve Bowman (Carol); and one sister, Beth Osen...

Feb 11, 2025

Michael Joseph Miller, 69, of Sabillasville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Born on March 12, 1955, in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late James Robert Miller and Mary Jean (Knott) Miller. Michael was a graduate of Catoctin High School, class of 74. He worked at Moore Business Forms and RR Donnelley, for 44...

Feb 11, 2025

Mark Alexander Newman, 44, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Born on March 13, 1980 in Pennsylvania, Mark was the son of Timothy Newman and Rita (Keebler) Newman and brother to Hillary Newman.

Mark was a Software Engineer and Data scientist during his working career. He earned his PhD in Data Science from Harrisburg University in 2024. He was...

Feb 11, 2025

Rosanne Stephens, age 86, was born in 1938, in Oconto, Wisconsin, and passed away on February 11th, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, surrounded by her children. She was a deeply spiritual person and lived a life of dedication, kindness, and service to her family and her community.

She graduated from Oconto High School in 1956 and, soon after, was recruited by the...

Feb 11, 2025

Anne D. Grove , 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late John "Jack" L. Grove.

Born on November 11, 1928, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Randy and Olive (East) Shelhorse.

Anne was a...

Feb 10, 2025

William Barry Littleford, 84, of Cheltenham, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Home in Thurmont, Maryland. Born on June 29, 1940, raised on Walker Mill Drive, in Maryland. He was the son of the late Earl Littleford and Mildred Littleford (Keester).

Bill was a sheet metal technician, he worked for George F. Warner, and McCrea Equipment.

He...

Feb 10, 2025

Betty Lou Lockard, 89, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Charles William "Buck" Lockard, Sr., who died on May 5, 2019. They were married nearly 65 years at the time of his passing.

Born on December 18, 1935, in Howard County,...

Feb 10, 2025

Gregory Simons, age 68 of Brunswick, MD was called to his eternal home while surrounded by family on Monday , February 10, 2025, due to complications from a stroke. He was born November 9, 1956, in Charles Town, WV to the late Arthur “Sonny” Simons and Regina “Jeannie” (Reynolds) Simons.

When Greg received the call, it was an offer he couldn’t...