Obituaries

May 21, 2018

Robert Joseph Stellabotta, 70, of Jefferson, MD, formerly of Clinton, MD, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Louise.

Born March 12, 1948 in Cheverly to the late Hugo and Dorothy Virginia (Richmond) Stellabotta.

He was a self-employed residential and commercial painter for over 25...

May 21, 2018

Darryl Eugene Ramsburg, 55, of Union Bridge, went to be with our Savior on Monday, May 21, 2018. He was born on March 27, 1963 in Walkersville, MD, and the son of the late James and Geraldine Ramsburg. Darryl grew up in Walkersville, helping on the family farm. After graduating from Walkersville High School in 1981, Darryl worked for...

May 20, 2018

Marie T. Morreale, 72, of Keedysville, MD, formerly of New York, passed peacefully away, May 20, 2018, at home with her family. Born in New York, she was the daughter of Vincent Francis, and Marie Angelica Sambuchelli Morreale. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, William Vincent Morreale, and one sister, Joanne Marie Shay.

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May 20, 2018

Rose Zita “Rosita” (Gaines) Ray, 92, of Gettysburg, PA and Sharpsburg, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Homewood of Williamsport, MD. She was the wife of the late Dr. John George Ray Jr.

Born on December 19, 1925 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late J. Howard and Mary Ellen Gaines....

May 19, 2018

Nathaniel Charles “Nat” Williams, 82, of Frederick, passed away on May 19, 2018 at Kline Hospice House. He was the husband of 30 years to the late Judy Williams.

Born on May 8, 1936 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Nathaniel Merit and Virginia (Shepley) Williams.

Nat retired from Potomac Edison where...

May 18, 2018

Karen S. Lane, 50 of Frederick, Maryland, A. passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. Born on February 1, 1968, in Washington DC, she is the daughter of Beverly Snyder Demmler and the late Roger Snyder. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Andrew B. Plummer. Karen was preceded in death by one sister, Linda...

May 18, 2018

Dorothy Aileene Mason Moser, 79, of Locust Grove Road, Rohrersville MD passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born February 8, 1939 to parents, Harry and Elizabeth Snyder Mason. She graduated from Boonsboro High School Class of 1957. Dorothy is survived by her husband of nearly 58 years, Hurley “Jack” Moser;...

May 17, 2018

Alan Lee Carroll, M.D., who returned to his Maker on Thursday, May 17, 2018 was the second son and third of eight children, born in Washington, D.C. on October 25, 1946.

Married to Rita and father of Sarah, John, Eric, Brendan, Peter, Amelia and Ruth. Bonus father to Colleen, Keri, Heather, Kendall and Justin. Grandfather of eight:...

May 17, 2018

William (Bill) Americus Mann, 86, of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018.  Born on September 7, 1931, in Lovettsville, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Parvin and Helen Graham Mann. Bill was a member of the 1949 graduating class of Lovettsville High School, served two years overseas in the U.S. Army, and worked more...

May 16, 2018

Janice Lorraine (Poffenberger) Tritapoe, 84, of Hagerstown, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Broadmore Assisted Living in Hagerstown.  She was married for 52 years to the late Edward Maurice Tritapoe, who preceded her in death in 2006.  Born on October 21, 1933, in Boonsboro, she was the daughter of Clarence Olen...

May 15, 2018

Frederick L. Williford, Jr., 58, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 22, 1959, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Joan Marie (Long) Williford and Frederick Leighton and Phyllis L. Williford. Fred was raised in Rockville.  He joined the...

May 14, 2018

Mrs. Donna Ekstrom Davila, 83, a resident of New Market, Maryland for the past 10 years, passed from this life on Monday, May 14, 2018, after a long period of illness. She was the wife of Dr. Robert R. Davila, her husband of 64 years.

Born on July 11, 1934, in Balta, North Dakota, she was the...

May 14, 2018

Jeanne D. Thomas, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018, at her residence in Mt. Airy. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert A. Thomas.

Born on July 4, 1927, in Camden, New Jersey, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Edward and Erma Duffield. Jeanne grew up in...

May 14, 2018

Jean N. Jones 92, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on May 14, 2018 at Sunrise Assisted Living Community.  She was the wife of the late Claggett A. Jones.

Born on September 2, 1925 in Washington D.C. to the late John F. Nalley and Fanny P. Nalley. She was also preceded in death by her sister Katherine N....

May 14, 2018

Sandra T. Koontz , 77, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania formerly of Emmittsburg, MD passed from this life on Monday, May 14, 2018 at  her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 15, 1940, in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of  the late Jack  Stone and Teresa  (Wilson) Stone.

She was the beloved wife...

May 13, 2018

Mrs. Ruby Arlene (Cass, Nanny) Darr, 68, of Brunswick died Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was the loving wife of Claude Darr for 32 years.

Born August 3, 1949 in Frederick, she was the 16th of 17 children born to Christain and Virgie (Lamm) Brashears.

Ruby retired from Frederick County Public Schools in 2008 as...

May 13, 2018

Mr. Carol Lee Reichard, 86, of Walkersville, MD passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Glade Valley Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances Irene Reichard for 67 years.

Born January 31, 1932 in MD, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Martin) Reichard.

He is survived by...

May 12, 2018

Mrs. Linda Lou Mitchell, 69, of Ijamsville, passed from this life on Saturday, May 12, 2018. She was the wife of the late Don Curtis Mitchell.

Born on March 7, 1949 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Elwood and Elizabeth Grace Grow Coleman. Linda was a 1967 graduate of...

May 9, 2018

Mrs. Mildred Christine Boone, 97, of Walkersville, MD passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Northampton Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl M. Boone.

Born April 24, 1921 in Libertytown, MD she was the daughter of the late John Leslie and Carrie Mae (Munshaur) Biddinger.

Mildred worked for many years at...

May 9, 2018

Dana Eric Collins, 54, of Frederick MD passed away suddenly on May 9, 2018 at his residence. Dana was born in Frederick MD on February 17, 1964. Dana is survived by two beautiful daughters, Mikaylah Collins (19) and Gabrielle Collins (16) of Frederick MD. In addition to his daughters, Dana is also survived by his parents, Placid A. Collins...