Obituaries

Jan 10, 2018

Dr. Jasti Bhaskararao Choudary, 81 of Gaithersburg, MD passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones.

Dr. Choudary was born in the village of Nandivada in the Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh, India.  His father, Venkata Ratnam, passed away before his birth, and he was raised by his mother, Venkata Seshamma.  He was...

Jan 10, 2018

Earl Robert Castine, Sr. 97, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.

Born on November 18, 1920, in Mineral Point, PA, he was the son of the late John Miller Castine and Ella May (Lewis) Castine.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his in laws,...

Jan 9, 2018

If the true measure of a person’s success is based upon the lives he or she touches, then Laudelina (Lina) Viegas was successful beyond measure. She was an extraordinary daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was always selfless, patient, loving and generous beyond reason. She will be remembered with love and gratitude by her daughter Pam, son-in-law Jim,...

Jan 8, 2018

Richard Gene "Dicky" Kidd, 70, of Myersville, formerly of Frederick, died Monday, January 8, 2018 at his home following a five-month battle with cancer. He was the fiancé of Marion Haupt.

Born January 2, 1948 in Frederick, he was the son of Virginia Lee Kidd and was raised by his grandmother, Theresa V. Trail Kidd, his Aunt...

Jan 8, 2018

Beatrice Ann Moore, 71, of Union Bridge passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, January 8, 2018.

Born December 17, 1946 in Princeton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Willis A. Johnson and Sadie Annie Lynch Johnson.

Beatrice worked for many years as a bus aide with Montgomery County Public Schools....

Jan 8, 2018

Paule M. Morton, 89, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda. Born on February 9, 1928, in Paris, France she was the daughter of the late Germaine and Joseph Cuzel. Paule is survived by her daughters, Marie-France McIntee, Celine Neves, and Bernadette Morton; sons-in-law David McIntee and Jorge Neves; grandchildren Elisabeth...

Jan 7, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy M. Jones , 94, of Frederick, formerly of Severna Park, passed from this life on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Northampton Manor Health Care Center in Frederick. She was the wife of the late Arthur W. Jones, Sr. who died in 1991.

Born on November 29, 1923, in Reisterstown, she was the daughter of the...

Jan 6, 2018

Gwendolyn Anita Johnson was born on June 21, 1937 to Gordon W. Branham and Anne M. Shuford Branham in Wayland, Kentucky. She was called from this life on January 6, 2018.

Raised and educated in the coal mining town of Wheelwright Kentucky, Gwen excelled in school, despite spending countless moments in the principal’s office for excessive talking....

Jan 6, 2018

Carol Louise Stirling Myers, age 77, of Thurmont, MD peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior while surrounded by family at 2:00 am on Saturday, January 6, 2018.   She resided at Lorien Assisted Living in Taneytown, MD under Hospice Care since May of 2017.

Born on February 21, 1940, in Elmira, NY, she was the oldest...

Jan 6, 2018

Christopher Lee Johnson, 37, born August 19, 1980 in Oklahoma City, OK., passed into the loving arms of Jesus on January 6, 2018.  He died unexpectedly in Topeka, Kansas.

He was the son of Robert and Lovettia Johnson of Keymar, MD.

Chris graduated from New Life Christian Academy and attended Frederick Community College. ...

Jan 6, 2018

James F. Alexander, 88 of Walkersville, passed away peacefully after a stroke and a long battle with Alzheimer's on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Genesis/Glade Valley Nursing & Rehab Center. He was the husband of Doris O. (Whitmore) Alexander for 62 years. Fred was born on October 7, 1929 in Middletown, the son of Guy F. Alexander, Sr. and Orpha ...

Jan 5, 2018

Carole Marie Deegan-McKinney, formerly Carole Marie Sulima, 77, of Frederick, passed from this life on Friday, January 5, 2018 at her residence. She was the wife of almost 35 years to Donald McKinney.  Born on January 28, 1940, in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of James W. Deegan and Eleanor (O'Toole) Deegan.

Mrs. McKinney was an...

Jan 4, 2018

Robert Kenneth "Bob" Kefauver, age 70, of Lancaster, California, passed away on January 4, 2018 following a brief battle with cancer.

Born March 3, 1947 in Frederick, Maryland, Bob was the son of the late J. Kenneth and Isabel Kefauver. Growing up in Maryland, he was a Boy Scout, lifeguard and Master Councilor of the Frederick Chapter...

Jan 4, 2018

Rolland Viti, 93 passed away on January 4, 2018 at Somerford Assisted Living, Frederick, Maryland surrounded by his loved ones. A native of Shickshinny, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Samuel and Gonda Viti. Rolland graduated from Shickshinny High School, Class of 1943 where he studied music, trombone with Alex Curnow. Following graduation he joined the US...

Jan 3, 2018

Mr. Frederic Allan Schwartz, 87, former longtime resident of Edgewood, MD, died peacefully at his son's home in Frederick, MD with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Harriet Jane Schwartz for 62 years. Born February 18, 1930 in Windom, MN, he was the son of the late William Arthur Schwartz and Ethel Frances (Anderson)...

Jan 2, 2018

Garrett Larsson Funk, 37, of Frederick passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2018.

Born August 1, 1980 in Reston, Virginia, he was the son of Laurence D. Funk and Carolee L. Dane.  He was a 1998 graduate of Frederick High School.   He entered the U.S. Army in August of 2003 and trained as a combat medic.  Assigned...

Jan 1, 2018

Mrs. Rhonda Rhae Abbott, 61, of Keedysville, MD, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at her home. She was the wife of Austin "Abe" Abbott for 32 years.

Born November 26, 1956 in Hagerstown, MD she was the daughter of the late Ray and Imagene (Farrow) Flora.

Rhonda was employed by the former Washington County...

Dec 31, 2017

Helen Louise Kaufman, 86 passed away peacefully at the Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick, MD on December 31st, 2017.   Prior to this she resided at her home in Ladiesburg, MD.  Born in 1931, Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Eugene Merhl Kaufman, in 2010.

In addition to raising her family of 7...

Dec 31, 2017

Aaron Randall Smallwood Jr., 36, of Frederick, passed from this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Hagerstown, MD.

Born on February 9, 1981, in Frederick, he was the son of Aaron Randall Smallwood, Sr. of Frederick and Marilyn Patricia Lyles of Charles Town, WV.

He was a graduate of Frederick High School Class of...

Dec 31, 2017

Mrs. Georgia Virginia "Aunt Georgia" Seals, 70, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Bob Seals.

Born on May 3, 1947, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late James and Irene Porter...