Obituaries

Oct 28, 2023

 

Lester Eugene "Rip" Ripple, a long-standing member of the Sharpsburg, MD community, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Berkley Medical Center, in Martinsburg, WV.

Born in Sharpsburg, MD on February 21, 1942 he was the son of the late Omer Lee and Katherine Hutzell Ripple.Lester was a graduate of Boonsboro High School class of 1960, the first...

Oct 27, 2023

Dale L. Wachter, 63, of Urbana, MD, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.Born on May 18, 1960, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of Calvin F. Wachter and Harriet (Windsor) Wachter.Dale worked at Bechtel for many years.He is survived by his mother, Harriet Wachter, cousins; James Windsor (Janet), Justin Windsor (Leigh...

Oct 27, 2023

Robert Lee Taulton, SGT, USA Ret., 86, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home.Born on December 22, 1936, in Brunswick, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Earl Taulton and Nellie Madora (Speaks) Taulton.He started his career with the United States Army, after receiving his honorable discharge, he then worked...

Oct 26, 2023

Mark David Olson, passed away on October 26th, 2023. Born in Illinois on June 24th, 1966, Mark's journey of life was filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering positive outlook on life.

Mark will always be remembered for his dedication to coaching soccer. Throughout the years, he selflessly shared his knowledge and passion for the sport with the local...

Oct 25, 2023

 

Kathleen Hodgkins Martin, 57, last residing in Hummelstown, PA, but also a longtime resident of Mechanicsburg, PA and Westminster, MD, passed away on October 25, 2023 at her residence.  Born December 5, 1965, in Olney, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Hodgkins and Joan Lee Hodgkins. 

Kathleen graduated from South Carroll High School in 1983, Western...

Oct 24, 2023

Leonard S. "Len" Diggs III, 30, of Frederick, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home. Born on December 11, 1992, in Frederick, he was the son of Leonard S. Diggs, Jr. and Elinore H. (Bauerle) Diggs.

He was a 2011 graduate of New Life Christian School, earned his associate degree...

Oct 24, 2023

Helen Anne Parks, 66 years old, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 peacefully in her sleep at home. 

Helen was born on October 20, 1957 to the late Stuart Parks and Nettie Jones in Frederick.

She graduated from Brunswick High School in 1975. Helen had retired from the State of Maryland.  

Helen is survived by...

Oct 24, 2023

 

Lawrence "Rick" Pierce, III, 62, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Barbara Pierce, his wife of 33 years.

Born on June 19, 1961, in New York, he was the son of Lawrence R. Pierce, Jr. of Kingsport, TN and the late Mary Schuttler Pierce.

He...

Oct 24, 2023

Louis Joseph Machetto, known fondly as Lou, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2023, in Rockville, Maryland. He was born on April 29, 1961, in Washington DC to Louis Amondo Machetto and Jacqueline Jean Silvester Machetto.Louie had a remarkable career with the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, where he served as the Highway Division Supervisor. His dedication and hard work...

Oct 23, 2023

Ms. Carole Diane Jacoby (Nee Shankle), 79, of New Market, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. She was the loving wife of Henry Jacoby. On October 31 they would have been married 59 years. Born in on December 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Margaret (Nee Cole) Shankle.

 Upon graduating from Frederick High School in...

Oct 22, 2023

Kevin Lee Smith, age 57, of Keymar, MD passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness of the flu and pneumonia on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Born on January 7, 1966, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, he was the son of Rodney William Smith and Christine Annette Smith.

Kevin graduated from Francis Scott Key High School, class of 1983....

Oct 21, 2023

Carol Lee Wilcom, 79,  a beloved mother, teacher, and coach, passed away peacefully at her home in Monrovia, Maryland on October 21, 2023. She was surrounded by the love of her daughter as she transitioned from this world to the next. She was born on April 15, 1944 to the late Clifford Shelton and Mildred Keeney Shelton.  She was the...

Oct 21, 2023

Elfrieda Doremus Bell, 99, of Frederick, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Cottages of Spring Arbor in Frederick. After losing her beloved husband Les to illness four years ago, Elfrieda remained matriarch of the sprawling Bell family, a role that defined her life.

Born on August 30, 1924, in Hackensack, NJ, she was...

Oct 21, 2023

Margaret Ann Fritz of Mt. Airy passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Born on October 21, 1935; she was born and raised in Mount Airy. She graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1953 as valedictorian. She entered the School of Nursing in September 1953 and graduated from Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1956 as a Registered...

Oct 20, 2023

Michelle Lee Leonard, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, at her home, on Friday, October 20, 2023. Born on August 10, 1953, in Martinez, California, to the late Elmer Lee Manning and Frances Mary Manning. Michelle's life was filled with love and devotion to her family. She played a vital role in bringing everyone together and...

Oct 20, 2023

Maliq Tyler Curtis, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on October 20, 2023, at the age of 26. His untimely departure has left a void in the lives of all who knew him. Born on February 23, 1997, in Silver Spring, Maryland, Maliq's journey was one filled with passion and creativity.Maliq enjoyed the visual arts. His ability...

Oct 20, 2023

 

Margaret “Camille” Kime, 80 of Thurmont passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born on June 17, 1943, in Frederick, MD. She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Johanna Marie (nee Riordan) Davis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers Larney...

Oct 20, 2023

 

Edward “Ed” Stephen Andochick, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023.

For 52 years, the father of four ran a family dental practice in Frederick, MD before retiring at age 82. Affectionately known as “Dr. A,” he was adored by generations of patients and was well known in the broader Frederick community for his love of golf...

Oct 20, 2023

Oct 20, 2023

 

Sharon Ann Hartsock Wilson passed away gracefully and boldly on October 20, 2023 at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Sharon was born on August 3, 1952 in Frederick, Maryland to Shirley and Austin Hartsock. 

Sharon attended the Maryland School for the Deaf, Gallaudet University, and the Helen Keller School for the Deaf and Blind where...