Obituaries

Apr 29, 2017

John Michael Sipocz, Sr., passed away peacefully April 29, 2017 at UMMC. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Traci Sipocz.

Born June 28, 1956 in Flint, MI he was the son of the late Joseph, Sr. and June Campbell Sipocz.

He is survived by his children Jessica Whitehead and husband Derek, Sr.,...

Apr 29, 2017

Mrs. Margaret Mary Reynolds Lucas, 97, of Frederick, died Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her home. She was the wife of the late, Ray A. Lucas, who predeceased her on August 9, 1994. Margaret was a World War II Army Nurse who met her husband while caring for him as a wounded D-Day soldier. She later worked as an...

Apr 28, 2017

Mary Anne Haines Durante, 57, of Monrovia, MD passed away peacefully, under a sky of bright stars, Friday morning, April 28, 2017 at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. She was with her beloved husband of 27 years, Christopher Raymond Durante, 53 and two children Michelle Christina Durante, 27 and Raymond Alonzo Durante, 24.

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Apr 28, 2017

Marley Carol Zimmerman of Thurmont was born September 11, 1991. She left this life April 28, 2017.

"Missy M" (Merv) was a girl’s girl. Soft and feathery. Glittering and shining. A flash of lightning. A bolt of energy. A force of nature. Her parting good bye was literally an earth-shaking boom that rattled the rafters of Thurmont....

Apr 28, 2017

Dr. Earlene Wardlow Hairston Thornton, of Frederick, died peacefully the morning of April 28, 2017. Earlene was a caring and devoted mother, educator, and community leader.

Born on November 25, 1929 in Winston Salem, NC, Earlene was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Hawkins; her devoted grandmother Claire Godbold; her loving husband, Henry James Thornton, Jr.;...

Apr 28, 2017

Loved by her family, Helen Jean Sanford born December 12, 1933 in Atlantic City, New Jersey passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at the age of 83 at Montgomery Hospice Casey House in Rockville, Maryland.

Helen is survived by her husband of 57 years, Frederick E. Sanford; her daughter Penny L. Parsons and husband David; her daughter...

Apr 27, 2017

Mrs. Mildred M. Daley, 89, of Frederick, Maryland passed Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Northampton Manor in Frederick. She was the loving wife of Herman I. Daley.

Born August 18, 1927 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late William P. and Virginia L. Sewell.

She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class...

Apr 26, 2017

Mr. Casey Jordan Ross, 29, of Frederick, died on April 26, 2017 at his residence.  Born on November 24, 1987, he was the son of Barry and Nancy (Kemetick) Ross.

Casey was an outstanding high school lacrosse player for the Urbana Hawks, earning Player of the Year from the Frederick News Post as well as being named...

Apr 25, 2017

Sandra D. "Sandy" Dickinson, 71, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at in Middletown, Maryland.

Born on March 20, 1946, in Selma, Alabama, she was the daughter of Edward Cooper and Adele (Smith) Cooper.

She was a devoted homemaker all of her married life of 48 years.

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Apr 24, 2017

Mr. Robert Westerman Fox, 88, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away April 24, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born August 16, 1928 in Goshen, NY, he was the son of the late Roy and Doris Westerman Fox. He was the devoted husband of Betty Wirt Fox.

Bob was a member of the Frederick Presbyterian Church in...

Apr 24, 2017

Wilda Gay Hamm passed away at Glade Valley Nursing Home on Monday, April 24th, 2017, at the age of 87.  She was born on March 14th, 1930 in Bladensburg, Maryland.  She enjoyed her grandchildren, bingo, cooking, and bowling.  Wilda is survived by her daughter Robin Friedhoff, her 3 grandchildren Kristina, Kevin and Kelsey Major, her great granddaughter Adelyn Collins,...

Apr 23, 2017

Mrs. Doshie Elizabeth Brown, 90, of Frederick entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Northampton Manor Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late George Brown Sr.

Born April 16, 1927 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Henry F. and Estelle Bundy Brown.

She was of Christian faith...

Apr 23, 2017

Edward Andrew “Andy” Haller was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the age of 58.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sandra Jaye (Parnell) Haller, two daughters, Stephanie Ellen Haller and Heather Michelle Haller, a grandson, Bain Aiden Hathaway and a brother, Howard Norris Haller.

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Apr 23, 2017

Helen Theresa Proth Cooperson of Frederick, Maryland (formerly of Chester, Pennsylvania; Willingboro, New Jersey; and Beltsville, Maryland) died April 23, 2017 at the Vindobona Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 2, 1938 in Wilmington Delaware to Earl Proth and Josephine Lubas Proth. She was a very loving wife and mother. During her life, she was...

Apr 23, 2017

Vivienne Lois Champion, nee Bracken, died on Sunday, April 23rd, at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. Born April 5, 1938, Vivienne grew up in Bloomfield, NJ with her sister Barbara. She was blessed with a wealth of friendships, from childhood onward, which gave her joy and comfort throughout her life. She married Bruce Dale Champion in...

Apr 22, 2017

Jane Elizabeth (Shafer) Greenwood of  Frederick, died peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

Jane and her loving husband of more than 66 years, Kenneth O. Greenwood, enjoyed travel throughout the US by motorhome. Jane enjoyed tending her flower gardens and knitting beautiful afghans for her family.

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Apr 22, 2017

Alexander Sledge Jr, of Frederick, passed away April 22, 2017. He was born May 26, 1933 in Cambridge , MA to the late Alexander Sledge of Alabama and Elizabeth Baumgardner, born in Brazil.

Attending the Naval Academy, he was a Cpl. with the USMC (1953-1956), serving during the Korean War.

Mr. Sledge worked as a Technical...

Apr 22, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Jean Gates, 73, of New Market, died on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of Al Gates.

Born February 13, 1944 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late William and Florence Mason.

Barbara worked for Frederick County Public Schools for 23 years in...

Apr 21, 2017

Pauline Guyton Rice Duble, 94, of Thurmont, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at St. Joseph's Ministries in Emmitsburg.

Born in Burkittsville on May 13, 1922 to the late Aaron and Estie Rice, she was predeceased by Richard, her husband of 57 years, and by sisters Eva Fogle, Faye Gearhart, Eileen Stull, Olive Duble, and Erma Black; and...

Apr 21, 2017

Mr. Edward K. Verbus, 71, of Moorpark, CA, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, MD. He was the fiancé of Rose Herbias of California.

Born August 29, 1945 in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late John J. and Margaret (Adams) Verbus.

He is survived by two...