Obituaries

Thomas "TC" Rose, II

Apr 4, 2021

Thomas “TC” Rose II, 39, of Jefferson, Maryland passed from this life on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his residence after a brief illness.

Born on August 24, 1981 in Maryland, TC was the son of Christine Mae (Crislip) Rose and the late Thomas Rose. He was the husband of 15 years to his beloved wife, Jessica...

Allan Windle

Apr 4, 2021

Allan Lee Windle, 89, of Myersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home in Myersville, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Roberta (Plattner) Windle for 46 years.

Born on Dec 4, 1931 at Sibley Hospital in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Garrett and Rebecca (Witter)...

Glenn Rickard, Jr.

Apr 4, 2021

Mr. Glenn Oliver Rickard, Jr., 96 of Thurmont, MD., affectionately known as June, Rick, Buddy and Dad, slipped quietly and peacefully away and onto his heavenly journey on April 4, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital. For almost 56 years he was the husband of Eleanor Louise (Griffith) Rickard, who predeceased him in 2011.  Since 2013 he has been married...

Mark Taylor

Apr 3, 2021

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Joseph Riffle

Apr 2, 2021

Joseph C. Riffle, 89, of Thurmont, Maryland passed from this life into his eternal home on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at Genesis HealthCare - Glade Valley Center in Walkersville, MD, while rehabbing from injuries due to a recent fall. Joe was the loving husband of Lois M. (Stitely) Riffle for over 68 years, prior to her passing in...

Bernard Nathaniel "Buddy" Kave

Apr 1, 2021

Bernard Nathaniel "Buddy" Kave, 85, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 19, 1936, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Kave, Sr. and Margaret Louise (Howell) Kave.

He was the loving husband of...

Claudia Hennigan

Apr 1, 2021

Claudia Hennigan, age 84, formerly of Frederick, MD passed from this life on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Born on April 27, 1936  in Washington D.C.,  she was the daughter of the late Claude and Eveyln Purdum.

Claudia was the loving wife of the late Thomas F. Hennigan.

She graduated...

Gaynel Miller

Apr 1, 2021

Gaynel Elizabeth Miller, 82, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Doey's House in Hagerstown.  Born on the family farm in Middletown on June 25, 1938, she was the daughter of Grayson Summers and Helen (Swomley) Summers.

As a child, Gaynel helped on the family farm, and continued to help for many...

Royce Smith

Apr 1, 2021

Mr. Royce Herriod Smith, 79, of Frederick, MD died on Thursday,  April 1, 2021 at Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick.

Born April 16, 1941 in Minden, LA, Royce was one of 17 children. He was born to the late Matthew and Ruther Lee (Glover) Smith.

Humbly raised with his large family in Louisiana, Royce would...

Alfred Cooper, Jr.

Apr 1, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Alfred Thomas "Tommy" Cooper, Jr., announces his passing. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Norma J. "Jeannie" Cooper, of 34 years, and his loving great-grandson, Jayden M. Smith, who was the light of his Pap Pap's life.

Tommy, 57 years old, a lifetime resident of Brunswick...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ridenour

Mar 31, 2021

Cynthia (Cindy) Michelle Ridenour, 54, of Thurmont Maryland, passed unexpectedly from this life on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. Born on August 4, 1966 in Gettysburg PA, she was the daughter of Carl "Dick" Valentine and Charlene (Frye) Valentine. Cindy loved rooting for her Ravens, Orioles, and Catoctin Cougars. Family, friends, and music...

James Zaykoski

Mar 30, 2021

James Anthony Zaykoski, 57 of Mount Airy, MD passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in Mount Airy, MD.

Born on April 20, 1963 in Wilkes Barre, PA. He was the son of the late Carl Zaykoski and Dorothy (Sefcik) Zaykoski.

He graduated valedictorian from Greater Nanticoke Area High School in 1981 and went...

Chief Milton Frech Jr.

Mar 30, 2021

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Chief Milton Frech Jr., of Emmitsburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 30, 2021. He was the beloved husband of 31 years to Michele Frances Frech.

Born on August 13, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland he was the son...

Robert Towns

Mar 27, 2021

Robert Leslie Towns was born to the late Herbert A. Towns, Sr. and Juanita Towns on March 30, 1954 in Manhattan, New York. Robert was one of six children with three older brothers and two younger sisters. He moved from Manhattan to the Bronx after three months and then from the Bronx to Queens in 1967.

Robert...

Roger Roderick

Mar 27, 2021

Roger Carroll Roderick , 93, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Kline Hospice in Mount Airy, MD.  He was the beloved husband of Barbarateen M. (Eaton) Roderick for 40 years.

Born on May 20, 1927, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Andrew McClellan and Airy Viola...

Gloria Dotson

Mar 27, 2021

GLORIA ANN DOTSON, daughter of the late James Edward Dotson, Sr and Clara Catherine Snowden Dotson was born on December 30, 1955 in Carroll County Maryland.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Michael (Dike) Dotson and Emory (Stu) Dotson.  She departed this life peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland...

Kenneth Barnes, Jr.

Mar 26, 2021

Kenneth C. Barnes, Jr, known as "Ken" to friends and "Tuck" to family, age 83, went home to Jesus on March 26, 2021. He passed away at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown with his beloved wife, daughter, and son at his side. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Anne Elizabeth (Betty) Barnes. Ken entered this world...

Georgia Milkes

Mar 26, 2021

Georgia "Ann" Milkes, 77, of Gaithersburg, Maryland passed from this life on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Sunrise Senior Living in Frederick, Maryland. Born on July 5, 1943 as a twin with Robert Henry "Bobby" Davidson, she was the daughter of the late Marion Wesley "Jack" Davidson and Hattie Grey Crawford Davidson. She was the loving wife of...

W. Richard Benson, Jr.

Mar 26, 2021

Mr. W. Richard Benson, Jr., age 77 of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of Dinah June Baum Benson, his wife of 56 years.

Born on November 22, 1943, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Warner Richard Benson, Sr. and...

Juanita Teasley

Mar 25, 2021

Juanita Sims Teasley, 92, of Adamstown, MD (formerly of Savannah, GA) died March 25, 2021.  For the last 7 years, she has resided at Buckingham’s Choice in Adamstown, MD. Born Alma Juanita Sims on July 23, 1928 in College Park, GA, she was the daughter of Alton B. and Thelma S. Sims.  She was preceded in death by her...