Obituaries

Mar 24, 2021

Julia Kramer, the beloved matriarch of our family, died on March 24, 2021. She was 88.

Born on October 29, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore LaDuca and Angelina Gianinino LaDuca of Sicily, Italy.

She graduated in 1950 from East New York Vocational High School, Brooklyn, NY. After...

Mar 24, 2021

James Ellison Lucas Jr, 87, of Jefferson, passed away on March 24, 2021 at Citizens Care and Rehab in Frederick.

Born on July 18, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late James Ellison Lucas and Doris Lucas Lamb both of Savannah, GA. Jim was involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in NY...

Mar 24, 2021

Yang Kuang Cheng passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021, at age 80.  Yang was born in Taiwan and immigrated to the United States.  Originally settling in Potomac, Maryland, Yang relocated to Frederick, Maryland to raise his family.  Yang lived his American dream of owning a home with a yard, driving his truck, and having his children graduate from...

Mar 23, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Raymond Thomas "Sam" Cullen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 22, 2021

James Francis Mahoney, Jr. 80, of Gaithersburg, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Diana Mahoney.  Born on December 28, 1940, in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late James Francis Mahoney and Gertrude (Livingston) Mahoney.

He was the...

Mar 22, 2021

Rev. Duane Leon Beck, Sr., 85, of Myrtle Beach, SC, went to be with the Lord on Monday March 22, 2021. He was born May 29, 1935 to the late Harold C. Beck and Mildred Hornbaker Beck.

Rev. Beck led a full life with many accomplishments. The two greatest in his eyes were his service in the...

Mar 22, 2021

Deborah Ann Leatherman, 61, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, passed away from this life on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, PA. She was the beloved wife of R. Dwight Leatherman.

Born on June 3, 1959, in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of the late Zerban Gilbert and Corine (Chefney) Gilbert.

She...

Mar 21, 2021

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Mar 21, 2021

Bobby E.  "Curly", "Bae" Rakestraw , age 85 of Monrovia, MD passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital on Sunday, March 21,2021.  Born in Slaughters, Kentucky on March 15,1936. He was son of the late Marvin A. and Helen E. (Woods) Rakestraw. He was the loving husband of Donna (Hammers) Rakestraw,  his wife of 55 years.

Bobby graduated...

Mar 21, 2021

Betty Lou Leonarczyk, 72, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on March 21, 2021 at Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick. She was the wife of the late Ed Leonarczyk.

Born on June 20, 1948 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Emily Brace. Betty graduated from Robert E. Perry High School, class of...

Mar 20, 2021

Mrs. Mary Jo Williard, 91, of Thurmont, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital.  She was the wife for 54 years of Harold R. Williard who passed away in 2006.

Born on August 12, 1929 in Thurmont, she was the daughter of the late E. Guy Hobbs and Lillian Kelly Hobbs.  She was a 1946...

Mar 19, 2021

Christine Louise Miller (Sis), 83 of Frederick passed away peacefully to go be with the lord on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the loving Delbert A. Miller.

Born on April 21, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Sterling J. Wetzel Sr. and Mildred L. Bagent Wetzel.

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Mar 19, 2021

Linda LaRue Dodson, 76, gained her angel wings on March 19, 2021.

Born March 31, 1944, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Thomas “Jack” Baker, Sr. and Margaret Ruth Etzler Baker.

She graduated from Frederick High School, Class of 1962. She retired from Sears Roebuck & Co. after many years...

Mar 18, 2021

Jennifer Leeann Kurz, 40, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life unexpectedly due to COVID-19 on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on November 20, 1980, in Bremerton,WA, she was the daughter of Steven E. Kurz and Deborah A. (Webb) Kurz. Throughout her early years, Jennifer traveled the world with her parents, residing in...

Mar 17, 2021

Evelyn Catherine Lewis,age 99, passed peacefully from this life on March 17, 2021 at Frederick Health and rehabilitation in Frederick Maryland. Evelyn Was born July 4, 1921 in Boonsboro Maryland. Later in life she moved to Thurmont where she became the wife of the late Clifford Clabaugh and then married Keefer Lewis senior. She is survived by three children...

Mar 17, 2021

John Charles Freniere, 73, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed from this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.  He was married to the love of his life Deborah Ann (Scott) Freniere for 36 wonderful years.  Born on November 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert Eugene Freniere and Corinne (Zetts) Freniere. John was born in Washington, DC...

Mar 14, 2021

Shelly Renee LaForce, 47, of Frederick, Maryland, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her home.  She was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.  She was the beloved wife of Jack LaForce.

Born on November 26, 1973, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Butch Tregoning.

Mar 13, 2021

Larry William Jones Jr., 59, of Brunswick , MD passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.  He was the beloved husband of Jennifer (Jenny) Lynn Jones for 34 years. Born on December 7, 1961 in Charles Town, WV,  he was the son of Sarah...

Mar 13, 2021

Anna May Harkness Damazo, 94, died peacefully in her home in Frederick, MD, on Sabbath March 13, 2021, surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren. Her family grieves her loss, as do all whose lives were touched by her love and grace.

Ann, as she was known by most, was born on November 26, 1926, in Latrobe, PA, the daughter...

Mar 13, 2021

Janemarie (Jamie) Prestel, age 83, passed away peacefully March 13, 2021.  She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Robert (Bob) Prestel, her sister Jacqueline Smith of Monroe, WA, and her five children: Janone Eldridge, Kalyn Sims, Gregory Prestel, Christopher Prestel, and Marnea Shamblen.  Jamie is also survived by her 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Jamie...