Obituaries
Mark Alexander Newman
Feb 11, 2025
Mark Alexander Newman, 44, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Born on March 13, 1980 in Pennsylvania, Mark was the son of Timothy Newman and Rita (Keebler) Newman and brother to Hillary Newman.
Mark was a Software Engineer and Data scientist during his working career. He earned his PhD in Data Science from Harrisburg University in 2024. He was...
Rosanne Stephens
Feb 11, 2025
Rosanne Stephens, age 86, was born in 1938, in Oconto, Wisconsin, and passed away on February 11th, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, surrounded by her children. She was a deeply spiritual person and lived a life of dedication, kindness, and service to her family and her community.
She graduated from Oconto High School in 1956 and, soon after, was recruited by the...
Anne D. Grove
Feb 11, 2025
Anne D. Grove , 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late John "Jack" L. Grove.
Born on November 11, 1928, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Randy and Olive (East) Shelhorse.
Anne was a...
Eleanor M. Rector
Feb 10, 2025
Eleanor M. Rector, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 10, 2025 at home.
Born on December 18, 1937, in Upstate New York, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Brescoe Pysher. In 2015, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doug.
After 35 years of employment, Eleanor retired from IBM.
She is survived by...
William Barry Littleford
Feb 10, 2025
William Barry Littleford, 84, of Cheltenham, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Home in Thurmont, Maryland. Born on June 29, 1940, raised on Walker Mill Drive, in Maryland. He was the son of the late Earl Littleford and Mildred Littleford (Keester).
Bill was a sheet metal technician, he worked for George F. Warner, and McCrea Equipment.
He...
Betty Lou Lockard
Feb 10, 2025
Betty Lou Lockard, 89, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Charles William "Buck" Lockard, Sr., who died on May 5, 2019. They were married nearly 65 years at the time of his passing.
Born on December 18, 1935, in Howard County,...
Gregory Simons
Feb 10, 2025
Gregory Simons, age 68 of Brunswick, MD was called to his eternal home while surrounded by family on Monday , February 10, 2025, due to complications from a stroke. He was born November 9, 1956, in Charles Town, WV to the late Arthur “Sonny” Simons and Regina “Jeannie” (Reynolds) Simons.
When Greg received the call, it was an offer he couldn’t...
Annette Joyce Grooms
Feb 9, 2025
Annette Joyce Grooms, a beloved mother and wife, born on December 3, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, in her husband's arms, at the age of 68.
Annette's personality was a harmonious blend of being down-to-earth, she spoke her mind. She was approachable, friendly and resilient. She demonstrated tough love; however, she would give you the...
Ellis Virginia Etzler
Feb 8, 2025
Ellis Virginia Etzler, 99, of Walkersville, passed from this life on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Kline Hospice. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Etzler. Born on March 13, 1925, in Walkersville, she was the daughter of George Filler and Elsie (Smith) Filler.
She is survived by her grandsons, Brett Etzler and wife Page, Bryan Etzler and wife Michele,...
Emory Joseph Mullins
Feb 8, 2025
Emory Joseph "Moon" Mullins, 78, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at in Frederick, MD. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Mullins. They were married for 52 years.
Born on May 3, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Noel Samuel Mullins and Virginia Dare (Beverly) Mullins.
Known by family...
James Charles Weller
Feb 8, 2025
James Charles Weller (Chuck), 62, Monrovia, passed away at Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after a valiant fight against ALS.
Born in Frederick, on November 18, 1962, he was the son of James and Charlotte (Watkins) Weller.
After attending Linganore High School, he owned and operated J.C.’s Fence company. Chuck went on to work for the United...
Tanya Sophia Thielke
Feb 8, 2025
Tanya Sophia Thielke, 56, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Born on September 25, 1968, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of John Robert and Elke Else (Froemel) Thielke.
Tanya Thielke grew up on classical music, beginning violin lessons at age 4, launching a life-long passion in music as a musician and composer.
She earned a...
Sharon McGuire
Feb 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon McGuire, lovingly referred to as Sam or Sammy, announce her passing on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 84 years.
She is remembered by her daughters Mollie McGuire-Fish, Kate McGuire-Kohlhepp, and Grace McGuire; Grandchildren: Kara Paul (Eric, Hannah, Jake), Mariah Krouse, Ben Fish, Kerri Scarborough (Bo, Olivia); Kevin Kohlhepp,...
Richard Whitcomb Raine
Feb 6, 2025
Richard (Dick) Whitcomb Raine, 76, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. He was the beloved husband of Virginia Ruth (O’Leary) Raine for 55 years.
Born on March 2, 1948, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Kenneth Herman and Ruth Ester (Bounds) Raine.
Dick graduated from Community...
Sylvia and Barry Brouse
Feb 5, 2025
Sylvia Yvonne (Dudash) Brouse, 79, of Frederick, MD passed from this life on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Frederick Health and Rehab. Barry Keith Brouse, 76, of Frederick, MD, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Village Crossing. The Brouses were married for 37 years.
Sylvia was known to her friends as "SYD" and "Bonnie" to her family....
Betty Kaye Martin
Feb 4, 2025
Betty Kaye Martin, 70, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of Jody Martin for 25 years.
Born on July 29, 1954, in Hagerstown, MD she was the daughter of the late Clarence Wesley and Dorothy Elizabeth (King) Cline.
Betty graduated from Middletown High School....
Richard Henry Burrill
Feb 3, 2025
Richard Henry Burrill, 72, of Frederick Maryland, passed from this life on Monday February 3, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was the beloved husband of Teresa Fulmer Burrill for 25 years.
Born on May 1, 1952, in Queens, NY. He was the son of the late Howard William and Hope Wandee (Reid) Burrill.
Rich worked for the Damascus Post...
Irene Stauffer
Feb 3, 2025
Irene Stauffer, 91, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD. She was the wife of the late John David Stauffer, who predeceased her in 1996. They were married in 1970.
Born on May 9, 1933, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ora Victor Hanshew and Martha...
Harold E. Jones
Feb 1, 2025
Harold devoted his time and energy to his family. Throughout his life he was loved, supported, and cherished by his wife of 65 years, Carol L. Jones.
Harold was born in Boonsboro, Maryland on April 22, 1931, and passed away in Lutherville, Maryland on February 1, 2025, at the age of 93. He is forever loved and survived by his daughter...
John Umbel
Feb 1, 2025
John “Jack” Umbel died on February 1st, 2025 in his home, surrounded by people who loved him.
Son of Wilbur and Helen Umbel, Jack was born at home in Emmitsburg on January 29th, 1938. He served in the U.S Air Force and worked a number of jobs, but ultimately found his passion in teaching. He spent the majority of his teaching...
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