Obituaries

Dec 4, 2016

Diane Van Vleck, age 61 of Taneytown, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2016.  She was born July 15, 1955 in Frederick, Maryland to Avis and Dorothy Young.

She was a graduate of Walkersville High School.  She worked at the well-known Cozy Restaurant in Thurmont, MD for over 20 years and most recently at Mountain...

Dec 4, 2016

Mrs. Patsy L. Sanger, 80, of Knoxville, MD passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Theodore Sanger.

Born February 3, 1936 in Trego, MD she was the daughter of the late Bruce W. Danner and Gladys M. Smith. Patsy was raised by her grandparents Elmer and Nellie Smith....

Dec 3, 2016

Lawrence "Larry" William Abbott passed away early Saturday morning at his home in Walkersville. Larry was born on May 14, 1949 to the late Willis Robert and Marybelle Abbott in Bethesda, Maryland. Larry is survived by his wife of 34 years, Susan, his son Heath and wife Shaune of Smithsburg, and daughters Heather and husband David of Leesburg,Virginia, Sarah...

Dec 3, 2016

Nicola Martinelli passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 3, 2016. Nick was born September 25, 1939 in Lettopalena, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in 1955 at the age of 14 and lived in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania.

After high school, Nick joined the Air Force and was stationed at Thule Air Force Base...

Dec 2, 2016

Elizabeth (Betty) McDonald Felichko, 78, of Frederick, MD, passed away on December 2, 2016. Born on March 31, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. she was the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine McDonald.

Betty worked for Sears Roebuck Company for 25+ years in customer service. She volunteered at St. Katharine Drexel Church and was a member of...

Dec 2, 2016

Mrs. Alberta Lillian Weant, 84, of Thurmont, died Friday, December 2, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard William Weant, Sr., who predeceased her on March 17, 2007.

Born July 13, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Albert C. Smith and Ethel (Forrest) Smith.

Mrs. Weant was...

Dec 1, 2016

Jordan Daniel Smith of Frederick MD passed away suddenly on December 1, 2016. Jordan is the son of Shannon Smith Houck of Hagerstown, MD and custodial parents, Frank (Dad) and Shelly (Mom) Smith of Adamstown, MD.

Jordan had a passion for music, aspiring to write lyrics and make beats.  He never missed an opportunity to remind us...

Dec 1, 2016

Margaret May Gadd, 78, of Frederick died suddenly at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Margaret was born September 19, 1938 in Lewistown, MD to the late Clarence B. and Mamie Holt Smith, she is survived by her beloved husband, Lotus D. Gadd, Sr.; sons, Lotus D. (Serena) Gadd, Jr. of Frederick, MD and Ronnie E.Gadd (fiancee...

Nov 30, 2016

Elizabeth H. "Libby" Hooper, 94, of Frederick, MD, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Somerford Assisted Living in Frederick. She was the loving wife of Joseph O. Hooper who predeceased her July 9, 2000. They were married June 28, 1943.

Born August 21, 1922 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Anna Kessler and Earl...

Nov 30, 2016

Richard Lee Allen, 68, of New Market, MD, died November 30, 2016 surrounded by his family.

He was born July 8, 1948 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late William and Viola Allen.

Richard graduated from Collinsville, Illinois High School in 1966. He went on to receive a business degree from the University of...

Nov 29, 2016

Mr. Steven L. Brown, Sr. 74, of Frederick peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and family following a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Barbara Brown for nearly 55 years.

Born September 12, 1942 in Washington, DC, he was the...

Nov 29, 2016

Gloria A. Mickelsen, 87 of Middletown, MD, passed away on November 29, 2016.

Born August 19, 1929 in Adams, MA and was the daughter of Marshall O. and Hazel Shaw Potter.

Gloria's mother died when she was three and her aunt, M. Agnes Potter assumed the responsibility of raising Gloria and her brother, Marshall O....

Nov 29, 2016

Mrs. Lois P. Irby, 84, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Boonsboro, Md.

A beloved wife and mother, she is survived by her husband Bobby Irby and her daughter Karen Irby. She is also survived by her sister Ruth Gonnet.

Services and interment will be private.

Memorial donations can be made to...

Nov 28, 2016

Mr. Richard Courtney Burns, 84, of Easton, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016, at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.

Born on January 13, 1932 in Mt. Airy, he was the second of four children to Clifton and Emily Burns and proud grandson to Milton Watkins.

On March 8, 1952 he married...

Nov 27, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Wenzel Bruchey, 85, of Middletown passed peacefully at home on November 27, 2016.

Born October 10, 1931 in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Catherine Falk Wenzel. She was the wife of the late George W. Bruchey, Jr. who preceeded her in death in July. They were married for...

Nov 27, 2016

Mr. Jody William Carter, 52, of Frederick, passed away on Friday, November 25 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.  Born on Wednesday, January 15, 1964 in Puxico, Missouri, he was the son of the late Lola L. Bolen and Carl Carter.

Jody was a 1983 graduate of Frederick High School and was employed as a mechanic most...

Nov 27, 2016

George Leslie Barnard passed away on November 27, 2016. George was born on December 24, 1921 in South Manchester, Connecticut. He was the son of Sarah Irma (Stuart) and George Leslie Barnard, Sr. George was preceded in death by his wife, Foye Allene (Smith) Barnard , his brother Charles Stuart Barnard and Irma Livingston (Barnard) Kocik.

George...

Nov 26, 2016

Mr. Norman Lee Ahalt, Sr.(Sonny), 83, of Frederick, passed away on November 26th at his home surrounded by family.

Born on July 30th 1933 in Burkitsville, MD to Harry R. Ahalt and Maude Harriet Stup Ahalt. Sonny was the beloved husband to Dorothy F. Ahalt for 63 wonderful years.

Sonny will be lovingly remembered by...

Nov 26, 2016

Elsie Josephine Boyer, 88, was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to four daughters, nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was born on Dec. 21, 1927 in Darnestown, MD, lived in Frederick for the past 26 years and passed peacefully away on Nov. 26, 2016 in Mount Airy, MD. She was married to C. Douglas Boyer who passed away...

Nov 25, 2016

Ernest A. Abrecht, III, 79, of Williamsport, MD died peacefully at Meritus Medical Center on Friday, November 25, 2016. He was born January 22, 1937 in Frederick, MD to the late Eva Elizabeth and Ernest A. Abrecht, Jr. Beloved husband of Nancy B. Abrecht; father of Debra Pastor and Carol Abrecht; grandfather of Austin James McManus; brother...