Obituaries
Leonardo (Lenny) Checchia
Feb 9, 2024
Leonardo Checchia, aka “Lenny,” was born in Castelluccio Valmaggiore (Foggia), Italy, on March 31, 1937, and drew his last breaths, surrounded by family in Frederick, MD, on February 9, 2024.
His early years coincided with the lead-up to World War II in a mountain village where life was simple, and times were tough. He grew up fast, as his father was...
Dorothy Fogle
Feb 9, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Fogle, 102, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 10:15 am at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick, Maryland.
Born on January 8, 1922 on Granville Smith’s farm on Gas House Pike near Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Hallie Trout. Growing up on the farm, she was “treated...
Barba Jean Speak
Feb 8, 2024
Barba Jean Speak, 80, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Heartfields Assisted Frederick. With her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Delmar Speak for 62 years.
Born on July 2, 1943, in Columbus, GA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Thomas and Mary Ethel (Bowlus) Shaffer.
Barba Attended...
Mary F. "Peggy" Martin
Feb 8, 2024
Mary F. "Peggy" Martin, age 90, of Boonsboro, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Williamsport Retirement Village.
Born April 27, 1933, in Keedysville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles S. Martin and Helen M. Smith (Ashbaugh).
She retired from her position as secretary at Boonsboro High School where she was employed for...
Edward Riley Gaylor, Jr.
Feb 8, 2024
Edward Riley Gaylor, Jr., 88, of Boonsboro, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Stella Gaylor for 58 years. Born on June 13, 1935 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Edward Riley Gaylor, Sr. and Mary Etta (Mangum) Lentz.
He retired from Potomac Electric Power Company after 37...
Nancy Astrid Fortunato
Feb 7, 2024
Nancy Astrid Elliott Fortunato, age 86, of Frederick MD, died under Hospice Care on February 7th 2024, at Country Meadows Assisted Living Facility.
Nancy was born November 17th 1937 in Kings Mountain, Kentucky, the youngest child of Silas M and Bessie Adams Elliott. Nancy was raised in Kentucky and Indiana. After graduation from high school she attended 2 years of collage...
Linda K. Shields
Feb 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of Linda Kay (Sixx) Shields of Emmitsburg, MD, on February 7, 2024. Linda passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband and family who had supported her with boundless love through her 6-year battle with lymphoma which she fought valiantly. She was the devoted wife...
Coy Phillips
Feb 6, 2024
Coy Phillips, 99, of Keedysville, MD, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 4, 1924 in Newark, Arkansas, the son of the late Clyde and Hazel (Melton) Phillips.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII. He was employed early in his career by...
Patricia Louise "Patti" Raab
Feb 5, 2024
Patricia Louise “Patti” Raab of Woodbine, Maryland, passed away peacefully and gracefully at her home on February 5, 2024, with her beloved husband of 53 years, John B. Thomas and devoted daughter, Sasha Raab right by her side. Patti was born July 3, 1948, to the late Lucille O’Neil and late Niell F. Raab in Washington, D.C. She and her older...
Brenda Ann Ferzacca
Feb 5, 2024
Brenda Ann Ferzacca, age 59, of Mt. Airy, loving wife and mother of three beautiful children, passed away on February 5, 2024 after a valiant 17-year battle with breast cancer.
Brenda was born on October 27th, 1964, to Eileen and John Flood in Washington DC. After graduating from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring Maryland, she went on to study...
Cornelius Joseph McNamara Jr.
Feb 4, 2024
Cornelius Joseph McNamara, Jr., 96, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania.
Born on November 4, 1927, in Baltimore City, Maryland, he was the son of the late Cornelius Joseph McNamara and Caroline (Mohl) McNamara.
He worked at the Baltimore Hippodrome Theatre, Century Theatre and was proud of...
Pastor Robert Henderson Waters, Sr.
Feb 4, 2024
Pastor Robert Henderson Waters, Sr. , 80, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Doris V. Waters.
Born on April 20, 1943 he was the son of the late Henderson and Anna (Johnson) Waters.
Robert was a pastor for 51 years. Serving Poplar Grove Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove Christian Community Church,...
Jane Skelly
Feb 3, 2024
Jane Skelly
August 12, 1939 - February 3, 2024
Jane was born in Windber, PA, beloved daughter of Antoni and Bronislawa (Rzepna) Sklodowski; Polish immigrants who came to America seeking a better life. She is the youngest of 14 children. Predeceased by her parents, siblings Joseph, Ann, John, Stanley, Louis, Ben, Anthony, Helen, Mary, Frank, Julie, Michael, and her beloved sister in...
Deborah Spruell
Feb 3, 2024
Deborah Spruell, has left a profound impact on the lives she touched. Her journey began in Mississippi on January 14, 1951, where she graced the world with her presence. On February 3, 2024, in Frederick, Maryland, Deborah bid farewell to this world surrounded by memories that will forever be cherished.
Throughout her life, Deborah shared a special bond with her daughter,...
Scott Jonathan Baldwin
Feb 3, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Baldwin, age 56, of Frederick, Maryland, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Scott was a friend to many and known as “Hop Scott” and “The Technician”. His kind and generous spirit will live on in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known him.
Born Scott Jonathan Baldwin June...
Edgar Allen Franklin
Feb 3, 2024
Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Edgar Allen Franklin, 82 of Ijamsville, MD died February 3, 2024.
Edgar was born in Baltimore, MD 1941 to Roger and Maravonda Franklin. They moved to Pittsburgh area shortly after his birth and he was forever loyal to the Steel City. He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of eighteen and proudly served his...
David William Winslow
Feb 2, 2024
Dave Winslow was welcomed into his heavenly home February 2nd, 2024.
Dave is survived by his wife Ellen, Frederick, MD, his sons Matthew and Aaron, stepson Dave Hubner and his wife Christie, stepdaughter Julie Bearchell and her husband Mike, daughter-in-law Deana Lasage, and grandchildren Dylan, Colton, and Lyla Winslow, Mathis, Ila, and Jonas Hubner, and Reisen, Rowen, and Raelynn Bearchell.
He is...
Jennifer Kay Carroll
Feb 2, 2024
Jennifer K. (Fry) Carroll of Boonsboro, Maryland passed away on February 2, 2024 at Doey’s House (Hospice) in Hagerstown, Maryland after a six-year battle with cancer.
Jenny was born on July 18, 1962 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. She was raised in Sabillasville Maryland, graduating from Catoctin High School in 1980. She married Matthew Carroll in 1986. Matt and Jenny welcomed twins, Rebecca and...
Samuel "Sam" E. Miller
Feb 1, 2024
Samuel E. Miller, affectionately known as "Sam," passed away on February 1, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 13, 1943, in Manchester, Maryland to his parents, George William Miller and Bertha Emma Dukehart Miller. Sam had a zest for life and made a significant impact on those around him through his various...
Adam Kieffer
Jan 31, 2024
Adam Kieffer, born on December 2 1981, in Grofton, Connecticut, passed away on January 31, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Known for his love of outdoor activities and his dedication to serving his country, Adam will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
From an early age, Adam had an...
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