Obituaries

William Leatherman

Jan 17, 2016

Mr. William T. Leatherman, 82, of Walkersville, MD, formerly of Aliquippa, PA, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Minnie Ineva Shaffer Leatherman, his wife of 56 years.

Born on December 1, 1933 in Frostburg, MD, he was the son of the late John W. and Elizabeth Arnold Leatherman. Bill served in the US...

Glen Gibson, Jr.

Jan 17, 2016

******Visitation times have changed due to inclement weather.  Visitation will now be held THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home in Frederick*******

Mr. Glen H. Gibson, Jr., 66, of Frederick, Maryland went to be with the Lord our God January 17, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He...

Francis Higgs, Sr.

Jan 17, 2016

Mr. Francis L. Higgs, Sr., 95 of Frederick, MD passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Sunrise Assisted Living. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Bassist for 63 years.

Born November 28, 1920 in Wilmington, DE he was the son of the late Arthur and Reine Donjon Higgs.

Francis proudly served his country...

Anthony (Tony) DeMatteo, Jr.

Jan 16, 2016

Anthony DeMatteo, Jr. (Tony) of Frederick, MD, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016.  He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Carolyn Lopez-DeMatteo; his sister, Rosemary McCarthy and husband William of Catskill, New York, nephews, Sean McCarthy of Coxsackie, New York and Kyle McCarthy, of Lee, MA.

Tony grew up in Ravena, New York,...

Karen Roberson

Jan 16, 2016

Ms. Karen Elaine Roberson, 63, of Frederick died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at her home following many years of health issues.

Born September 5, 1952 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Malvern Dawson and Jean Elizabeth (Pitts) Moseley of Friendsville, MD.

Karen was self-employed as a manicurist for many years, until her failing...

James Fitzsimmons, Jr.

Jan 15, 2016

Mr. James S. Fitzsimmons, Jr., 78, of Myersville, Maryland, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at his home.  He was the husband of Constance Alvey Fitzsimmons.

Born August 3, 1937 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late James S., Sr., and Catherine Sullivan Fitzsimmons.

Mr. Fitzsimmons attended Zion Lutheran Church.  In earlier...

James Kidwell, Sr.

Jan 15, 2016

*******Due to the weather, the services scheduled for Sunday, January 24, at the Walkersville Funeral Home have been cancelled.

*******New service Information: Visitation Saturday February 6, from 11-1 PM with funeral Service at 1:00 PM******

A Family Man, A Hero

What do we call...

Rev. Robert (Bob) Kanagy

Jan 15, 2016

The Rev. Robert (Bob) Lee Kanagy, 80, of Mt. Airy died Friday, January 15, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness complicated by spinal cord injury and Parkinson's disease. He was the loving husband of Karen Leigh Norwood Kanagy. They were married on May 22, 1976.

Born on November 5, 1935 at the Columbia Hospital...

Grant Howard

Jan 15, 2016

Grant Wetenkamp Howard died at Homewood Retirement Home on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the age of 96. Grant was born at home in Murray Nebraska on June 13, 1919 to Roy and Mildred Howard. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan Howard (Green) in 2012 after 70 years of marriage.

Grant grew up...

Carol Baysinger

Jan 15, 2016

Mrs. Carol R. Baysinger, 88, of Frederick, MD and formerly of Annapolis, died Friday, January 15, 2016. She was the wife of the late Capt. Reaves Henry Baysinger, Jr. (USNA Class of '49), who died on February 9, 1972 while serving on active duty with the United States Navy. Born July 14, 1927 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, she was...

Lillie Richards

Jan 15, 2016

Mrs. Lillie Marie Bingel Richards, 84, of Ft. Myers, Florida recently residing in Frederick, Maryland, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at Fredrick Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Wayne J. Richards, Sr.

Born February 24, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frank Michael and Mary Walmsley Bingel.

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Maurice Hassett

Jan 14, 2016

Maurice Martin (Maury) Hassett, 96, of Frederick, formerly of Walkersville, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the loving and beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Hassett, his wife of 67 years who predeceased him by 15 weeks on October 1, 2015.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 31, 1919, he was...

Wanda Fronzaglio

Jan 14, 2016

Mrs. Wanda K. Fronzaglio, 73, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, passed away, Thursday, January 14, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Robert P. Fronzaglio.

Born January 2, 1943 in O’Keefe, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Eliott and Fannie Mae Lilly Lawson.

Wanda loved spending time with her...

William Bree, III

Jan 13, 2016

William Dennis Bree, III, passed away at his home Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He leaves behind his wife, Gail; daughter, Carrie and her partner, Tim; son, Dennis and his wife, Kate; brother, Doug; sister, Deborah; and many, many friends. Dennis was a beloved husband and father who enjoyed riding his motorcycle and he was a die-hard Redskins and NASCAR...

Kristine Neher Chaney

Jan 13, 2016

Kristine Neher Chaney, 47, of Woodsboro MD, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2016, at her home surround by family. Kristine and Donald were married three years and shared thirteen years of love and commitment. On June 2, 2012, she was diagnosed with brain cancer. Kristine fought a good fight and kept the faith through January 13, 2016, the...

Delores Brawner

Jan 13, 2016

Mrs. Delores Elaine (Conner) Brawner, 81, of Brunswick, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. A mother and grandmother of great strength and kindness will be missed by many. Mrs. Brawner was the wife of the late Dennis Eugene Brawner.

Born November 29, 1934 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the...

Frances Spielman

Jan 13, 2016

Frances Groshon Spielman, 75 of Thurmont passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, MD. Her legacy of unyielding love lives on in her husband of 32 years, Fred E. Spielman, Sr.; stepchildren Mike (Dora), Gene (Lisa) and Kim (Jeff); 3 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Frances is also survived by...

Russell Roberts, Jr.

Jan 13, 2016

Mr. Russell E. Roberts, Jr., 56, of Brunswick passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at his residence. He was the husband of Lana D. Roberts, his wife of 35 years.

Born on May 25, 1959, in Frederick, he was the son of Shirley "Annamae" Stokes of Brunswick and the late Russell E. Roberts, Sr. He was...

Elizabeth Hofmann

Jan 12, 2016

Mrs. Elizabeth J. Hofmann, 85 of Myersville, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro. She was the wife of the late Eugene M. Hofmann who died in 2009.

Born on November 29, 1930 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Constantine and Jane Teresa Catalano Welker. Betty retired...