Obituaries

Dec 22, 2019

Donald Arlington Sandy, 81, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord on December 22, 2019 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Joy Suzanne (Holbruner) Sandy.

Born on April 10, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Ward and Eva...

Dec 21, 2019

Michael Lewis Crist, 57, of Middletown died unexpectedly Saturday, December 21, 2019. He was the husband of Michelle Crist and father of Cole Crist, Tyler Hickey, Justin Hickey and Daniel Hudack.

Born April 28, 1962 in Minnesota, he was the son of Lewis R. Crist and wife, Connie, of St. Louis, MO, and Jo-Ann Crist...

Dec 20, 2019

Miss Lily Constance Weaver, 18, of New Market earned her angel wings on Friday, December 20, 2019 with family by her side following an eight year battle with Ewing Sarcoma. She was the loving daughter of Amy and Frank Weaver, and adored sister to Grace Elizabeth and Frank III.

Lily Bird or Birdie, as she was affectionately...

Dec 20, 2019

Richard Addison "Jack" Shackleford, 84, of Frederick, passed from this life on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Tranquillity At Fredericktowne in Frederick. He was the husband of Katherine Shrout "Cookie" Shackleford, his wife of 59 years.

Born on January 3, 1935, in Bunker Hill, WV, he was the son of the late William Frank and Katherine Griffith...

Dec 20, 2019

Brett Lee Winters, 32, of Frederick, passed away unexpectedly in his home on the night of Thursday, December 19, 2019.

He arrived in the early morning of September 19, 1987, in Melbourne, Florida to David and Lucinda Winters.

Brett attended school in Palm Bay, Florida before moving to Holland, Michigan where he attended Holland High...

Dec 20, 2019

Alva Ray Dinterman, Jr. of Walkersville, MD died Friday, December 20th, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at his residence, in the arms of his beloved wife and loving companion of 60 wonderful years, Clara May Fisher Dinterman. Born April 3rd, 1939 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Alva Ray Dinterman and Edith June Staley of Walkersville, MD,...

Dec 18, 2019

Mrs. Jane Frances Tompkins, 90, of Middletown, MD and formerly of Wappingers Falls, NY, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Arthur R. Tompkins, Jr.

Born June 29, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Joseph...

Dec 17, 2019

Walter "Buster" Lynn Dell, 76, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Born on July 9, 1943, in Rock Island, Illinois he was the son of the late Walter Dell and Dorothy Miner Dell.

Buster was the loving husband of Kathleen Dell, his wife of 29...

Dec 17, 2019

Billie Roberta Buckles, 91, of Frederick passed away on December 17, 2019 at Glade Valley Nursing Home, Walkersville, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on December 1, 1928 in Elizabethton, Tennessee.  She was the daughter of the late Edward Leonard and Rocie Price Clark.  Billie was the wife of the late Jack Hayward...

Dec 16, 2019

Vicki F. Marick,73, of Wolfsville, Maryland, passed comfortably from this life surrounded by her loving family at her sister's home on Monday, December 16, 2019.   She was preceded in death by her husband.

Born on November 20, 1946, in Sarasota, FL, she was the daughter of the late Verne and Agnes  (Kocay) Kemerer.

Vicki earned...

Dec 14, 2019

Jenna Nicole Nikirk, age 34, of Frederick, MD went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14th.  She was surrounded by her loving family and friends at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Jenna was born on October 3, 1985 in Frederick, MD.  She is the daughter of: Sherrie and Wayne Mowdy;...

Dec 13, 2019

Joshua Thomas Fratkin, 36, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, December 13, 2019.

Born on December 16, 1982, he was the son of Andrew Neil Fratkin and Candis Rosalind (Ennis) Fratkin.

Joshua enjoyed being outdoors.  He loved the beach, crabbing but especially he cherished the times spent with his son. His...

Dec 12, 2019

Raymond Arthur LaRue, Sr., born May 9, 1938 in Coupon, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 12, 2019 at Inova Fairfax Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Marchionni LaRue and father, Charles LaRue.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Linda LaRue of Mt. Airy, Maryland; children, Karen LaRue Moscatelli; Charles Franklin LaRue;...

Dec 12, 2019

Frank A. Magnanelli, 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, December 12, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Born on September 9, 1923, in Boston, MA, he was the son of the Frank  Magnanelli and Carmella  (Gangi) Magnanelli.

He was the loving husband of the late Betty Joan Magnanelli, his wife of 54...

Dec 12, 2019

Bernard "Skip" Bettis Jr., 63, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at his home in Boonsboro, Maryland. He was the husband of Lois Bettis. Born on June 11, 1956, in Bath, Maine. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Rocky, daughter Lily, son in law Herb and grandchildren Dominic,...

Dec 11, 2019

Pamela Ann (“Pam”) Rawlett, age 67, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, in Frederick, Maryland.  Pam lived with her beloved husband of 46 years, Gary Rawlett, in the Frederick area.

Pam was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Adelphi, MD where she lived with her parents, sister, brothers, and grandmother. ...

Dec 11, 2019

Joan Burgess Flake passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2019.  Born on March 20, 1934 in Greenwood, South Carolina to Mary Jarrett and William Burgess, Sr.  She was a devoted nurse for over 40 years, retiring from Frederick Memorial Hospital in 1997.  She was married for 55 years to Robert Flake, who passed away in 2009. ...

Dec 10, 2019

Kevin Michael Bantz born July 30, 1976, passed away unexpectedly at his home  on December 10, 2019 at the age of 43.    He was loved by his family and friends and especially known for his generous heart and eagerness to help others.  He was a devoted father to his son and daughter who were his pride and joy....

Dec 10, 2019

Stephen Francis Sunday, 72, passed away at his home in Frederick, Maryland, on December 10, 2019.  He was born on November 1, 1947. He was the son of the late Lewis Sunday and surviving mother, Margaret Stup Sunday.

Steve graduated from Walkersville High School, class of 1965.  He was employed by State Farm Insurance for 41 years,...

Dec 9, 2019

Mary Louise Lewis, 79, of Myersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 9, 2019.  She was the beloved wife of Richard Lewis.

Born on August 15, 1940, in Knoxville, MD, she was the daughter of  the late Herbert B. and Alma (Karn) Merryman.

Mary Louise enjoyed spending time at Riverbend with her friends...