Obituaries

Aug 29, 2019

Mr. George "Jim" Bonebrake, 72, of Mt. Airy, Maryland and Punta Gorda, Florida, passed from this life on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick. He was the husband of the late Edith "Tootie" Bonebrake who died in 2001.

Born on April 22, 1947, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late...

Aug 28, 2019

Mr. Dorino Romano, 78, of Jefferson, MD, formerly of Clarksburg, MD passed away suddenly on August 28, 2019. He was the husband of Linda Romano for the past 51 years.

He was the son of the late Michele Antonio Romano and Maria Grazia Romano.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Nino (wife,...

Aug 28, 2019

Evelyn L. Holt, 76, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.  She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Benjamin Holt for 50 + years.

Born on February 17, 1943, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Alta Hubbard....

Aug 27, 2019

William “Bill” Bruce Downin, 82, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Ravenwood Nursing Home.  He was the beloved husband of Harriet V. Downin for 57 years.

Born on April 15, 1937, in Williamsport, Maryland, he was the son of the late David Bruce and...

Aug 27, 2019

Richard Wayne Burnett, 71, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. He was the beloved husband of 34 years to Patricia Ann Burnett.

Born on December 15, 1947, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Clinton Lays Burnett and Phyllis Alise ...

Aug 26, 2019

Kyle Lee Howard , 72, of Monrovia, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, August 26, 2019 at his home.

Born on February 16, 1947, in Damascus, MD, he was the son of the late Kermit Howard and Bessie Howard Reeves and step-father Woodrow Reeves.

He is survived by son, Kyle L. Howard, Jr. and...

Aug 26, 2019

Ann Marie Moxley, 76, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at Kline Hospice House. She was the wife of the late Richard Linné who predeceased her in 2001.

Born July 11, 1943 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Anna (Trunk) McClure.

Ann began her career as a Registered Nurse...

Aug 25, 2019

Mr. Harry Smith Nikirk, Jr. (Huck) departed this life on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Dove Hospice House in Westminster. He was the husband of Rita Welsh Nikirk, his wife of 67 years.

Born June 6, 1926 at Plane No. 4, Mt Airy, MD, he was the son of the late Harry Smith, Sr. and Laura Edna...

Aug 23, 2019

Edgar Eugene Hatter, 92, of Sabillasville, Maryland, passed away on August 23, 2019 at his home.

Born on July 22, 1927, he was the son of the late Edgar Joseph and Jessie Viola (McKissick) Hatter. Edgar served in the United States Navy where he served as a Seaman 2nd Class from 1945 to 1947.

He...

Aug 22, 2019

A Message from The Family:

Many of us did not expect for this day to come so soon but our family is grateful for the time we had and that Patty is now free.

When people speak of Patty, they speak of her strength, her ability to mentor, her courage and the immense...

Aug 21, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Brown, 83, of Damascus, MD, earned her wings and joined her loving husband on their 67th wedding anniversary at GWUH in DC with her loving family around her on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

She was born on October 17, 1935 in Rochester, NY and was the daughter of the late Christian H. J. Altpeter and...

Aug 19, 2019

Margaret Agnes (Hill) Gillam of Crestwood Village, Frederick, MD died at home on Monday, August 19, 2019. Born on September 14, 1924, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Timothy A. and Elizabeth M. Hill. Margaret is survived by her children: Chris Baker (Brud), Bill Goddard (Marie), Becky Knapp (Bill), Karen Jordan (Dave), Bob Goddard (Debbie) and...

Aug 19, 2019

Mrs. Joanne E. Beardsley, 53, of Brunswick died Monday, August 19, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital. She was the loving wife of 26 years to Charles A. "Chuck" Beardsley, Jr.

Born December 29, 1965 in Charles Town, WV, she was the daughter of Betty (Stull) Follin of Brunswick and the late Lynn Follin, who predeceased her in...

Aug 19, 2019

James Harold Weller (Jimmy), age 77, passed away peacefully on, Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Kline Hospice House after a valiant struggle against cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on July 17, 1942 in Frederick, Maryland to the late Harold and Irma Weller.  He spent most of his life working in the fence...

Aug 18, 2019

Judith A Cochran, 70, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home.

Born on September 21, 1948, in Arlington, VA, she was the daughter of the late John A.Castner and the late Geraldine (Logan ) Castner.

Judy loved the beach and that was her happy place.  More importantly...

Aug 18, 2019

Jason Peter Wright Sr. passed on Sunday August 18th at home with his family.

He is survived by his 3 children Jason Wright Jr. and his wife Kristin , Jeremy Wright, and his beloved daughter Mariesa Nance and of course Bunny his dog.  He was the proud grandfather of Holly, Jamie, Jared, Haydyn, Madeline, Luke, Nate, Nick...

Aug 18, 2019

Christine (McHugh) Fisher 50, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on June 18, 1969, in Silver Spring, MD, she was the daughter of Mary Harting and the late Vincent Gerard McHugh , Jr.

She...

Aug 17, 2019

Mary A. Schroyer, 70, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick.

Born on September 9, 1948, in Maryland, she was the daughter of Mary J. Welch Schroyer of Union Bridge and the late Henry F. Schroyer. Mary loved being with friends, family, and co-workers. Her hobbies...

Aug 17, 2019

Ralph Monroe Thomas, Jr., 83, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Carol Ann Thomas for 65 years.

Born on January 24, 1936, in MD, he was the son of Ralph Monroe and Lois Virginia (Compher) Thomas.

Ralph started out...

Aug 17, 2019

Rosemarie Butsch Sappington, 85, of Libertytown, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life and into Jesus' loving arms on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at her home with family by her side.

She was born on December 6, 1933 in Kornwestheim, Germany and  was the daughter of the late August and Maria geb. Ott Butsch.

She is...