Obituaries

Dec 7, 2023

 

Joy Marie (Steinhaus) Jenkins, 88, of Frederick, passed away at home on Thursday December 7, 2023, surrounded by her family after a long and difficult struggle with dementia. She was the beloved wife of the late Gordon Tazwell Jenkins. They were married for 67 years. Born December 22, 1934, in Frederick, Maryland she was the daughter of the late...

Dec 5, 2023

 

Patricia Carol Tropoulos, 82, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Versailles, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Calvert Puckett and Thelma Puckett (Peggs.)

Patricia loved holiday card crafting, traveling, dogs, reading, swimming, and especially her family. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Curves, and...

Dec 5, 2023

Deanna Lee Prewitt, of Walkersville, MD, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023. She had just celebrated her 82nd birthday.

Mrs. Prewitt had previously been a member of Temple Baptist Church in Covington, VA.

Mrs. Prewitt was born Deanna Lee Harvey on November 30th, 1941, in Beckley, WV, the daughter of the late Homer and Fay Harvey....

Dec 4, 2023

 

Ronald (Ron) W. Zecher, 80, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Deborah Smith Zecher for 59 years, father of Tricia Zecher Wimsatt, and father-in-law to the late Clinton E. Wimsatt. Born on April 15, 1943, in Middletown, MD, he was the son of the...

Dec 3, 2023

Doris Marie (Baily) Nelson passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2023 at the ageof 97.

She was the embodiment of generous love, kindness and warmth. To all who knew her,and to her grandchildren and great grandchildren especially, she was a safe harbor ofunconditional love and care. She read endless piles of books to the children who clamored...

Dec 3, 2023

Ralph Curtis Clark, 85, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland while surrounded by family. Born on November 6, 1938, in Greenbrier County West Virginia, he was the son of the late Melvin Henry Clark and Lillian Edith (Shiere) Clark. Ralph loved to spend time with his family. He...

Dec 3, 2023

Frank Anthony Machi, 54, of Frederick, passed from this life on Sunday, December 3, 2023 after a protracted battle with cancer.

Born on September 9, 1969, in Washington, DC,  he was the son of Carmelle (Leone) Machi of Frederick and the late Andrew Anthony Machi.

He was a graduate of Thomas Johnson High School, Class of 1987. 

Frank was a...

Dec 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Michelina Tartaglia Lemon 98, of Mount Airy, MD, went home to the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Born October 1, 1925 in South Philadelphia, PA to the late Theodosio Tartaglia and Elvira Mancinelli Tartaglia.

Mikki’s late husband, John (Jack) G. Lemon, Sr. of 54 years served in the US Navy and therefore they lived in many states....

Dec 2, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce that Lenora Burchett Davis passed away peacefully in her home on Dec 2, 2023, at the age of 84. She was held, cared for and in the company of her loving family during that time.

Lynn was born September 26, 1939 in Jonesville, Virginia as the only child to her parents, Marshall Burchett...

Dec 1, 2023

 

Sylvia Yvonne (Dudash) Brouse, 79, of Frederick, MD passed from this life on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Frederick Health and Rehab.

Sylvia was known to her friends as “SYD” and “Bonnie” to her family. She was the beloved wife of Barry Brouse for 37 years.  Born June 20, 1944, in Frederick, MD. Sylvia was the eldest child of...

Dec 1, 2023

On December 1, 2023, Lucille “Lucy” Andrews Payne passed away peacefully with family at her side. She was 87 years old. Lucy was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family and friends. 

Lucy is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Robert “Chick” Payne and their three children and their spouses:   Robert Jr. (Kim), David (Annette),...

Dec 1, 2023

Dec 1, 2023

 

Calvin Atlee Grams Jr, 84 of Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, passed suddenly on 1 December 2023.

Grams Sr. His friends and family referred to him using his middle name, Atlee. He had fond memoriesof his younger years with his grandparents, Earl and Florence Grams ; they adored himHe was so proud of earning his Eagle Scout as a youth....

Dec 1, 2023

 

Frank Joseph Errera, 89, of Walkersville, MD peacefully passed away on December 1, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Rose Gagalino Errera and Anthony Errera. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Norma Jean Errera in 1994 and his son, Frank Errera Jr. in 2021.

Frank was the loving husband to Wendy...

Nov 30, 2023

 

Maria Mercedes Zaldumbide, affectionately known as “Michita,” of Frederick, MD, formerly of Rockville, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 30, 2023 at Kline Hospice House following a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was born September 20, 1931, in Quito, Ecuador, daughter of the late Vicente and Rosa Murillo. 

Maria is survived by her cherished husband...

Nov 30, 2023

 

Jose Alfonso Mata of Frederick, MD passed away in peace on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at home at the age of 88 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born to Tomas and Cecilia Mata on April 3, 1935, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He was married for 58 yrs. to his high school sweetheart, Reyna A...

Nov 29, 2023

Beverly Mae Shoemaker, 85, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, Maryland with her devoted daughter by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Jack, to whom she was married nearly 60 years.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Thomas P....

Nov 29, 2023

Paul A. Thompson was born on March 19, 1972 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. He passed away too soon on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Frederick, Maryland. 

He was blessed in being born into a family who loved him very much and gave him the strong foundation to be the amazing man that he became in life. He cherished his friends...

Nov 29, 2023

Robert L. Hutzell, Jr., affectionately known as Rob, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the age of 71 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. He was born on March 7, 1952, in Belton, Texas to the late Arlene and Robert "Bobby" Hutzell.Rob had a big heart. He would give you the last Werther's Original from his pocket! Rob...

Nov 28, 2023

Thelma Takako Higuchi, aged 101, of Adamstown, Maryland, peacefully departed from this life on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Buckingham’s Choice in Adamstown, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Kiyoshi Higuchi, Ph.D.

Born on April 6, 1922, in Alviso, CA, Thelma was the third of seven children born to the late Suyekichi and Misao (Akasaka) Takeda.

 Thelma commenced her...