Obituaries

Jul 13, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

 

Jesse Brice Runkles, 77, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away on July 13th, 2023 peacefullysurrounded by family. At the time of death, he entered into Heaven with Jesus andjoined the love of his life.

Jesse Brice was born on October 8th, 1945, in Frederick County, Maryland. Jesse was acountry boy. He loved farming, especially his red angus cows, and...

Jul 12, 2023

E. Lucille Putman, a beloved member of the community, has passed away at the age of 93. Born on August 21, 1929, in Carroll County, MD, Lucille was the daughter of the late William McKinley and Ethel M. (Lewis) Dixon.

Throughout her life, Lucille had a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to her family. As a young woman,...

Jul 12, 2023

 

With great sadness, we announce the death of Brian Keith Cooper, a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Brian Keith Cooper, 62, of Frederick, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 12, 2023 after a courageous battle with Corticobasal Degeneration Syndrome, a form of Parkinson’s Disease. He was the loving husband of Debbie Cooper...

Jul 12, 2023

Doris Estella Shriner, 93, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on October 31, 1929, in Loys Station, MD, she was the daughter of the late Glenn I. Harbaugh and Estella G. (Long) Harbaugh.

In earlier years, Doris worked at the Thurmont Shoe Factory. 

She loved...

Jul 10, 2023

Melvin R. Hebron, 74, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away from this life on Monday, July 10, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Gail Harris Hebron. Born on December 26, 1948, in Montgomery County MD, he was the son of the late Philip and Helen (Jones) Hebron. Melvin Graduated from Poolesville High School in Poolesville, MD.Melvin had many hobbies including:  Fishing, Shooting...

Jul 10, 2023

 

Richard "Rip" Knight passed on July 10, 2023 at the age of 79, joining the love of his life Dorothy "Jean" Knight, with whom he enjoyed over 50 years of marriage.  A lifelong Maryland boy, he was raised in Hagerstown and Colmar Manor, graduating from Bladensburg High School in 1961.  After serving at Dover Air Force Base, he enjoyed...

Jul 10, 2023

Katherine "Midge" P. Kelly, 81, of Frederick, passed from this life on Monday, July 10, 2023 at her residence.  She was the wife of the late James William Kelly, who passed away in 1987.  Born on September 4, 1941, in Edgewater, she was the daughter of the late Russell H. Paddy and Gladys Evelyn (Kirby) Paddy.

Mrs. Kelly worked at...

Jul 7, 2023

We are sad to announce that Mrs. Barbara Ann Harrison, 77, of Beltsville, Maryland, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, Maryland. Barbara was known for her friendly and sincere smile and welcoming spirit.  She deeply loved her family, husband, children and grandchildren, and was always there for them with a listening...

Jul 7, 2023

 

Dianne Lynn Williams

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On Friday, July 7. Dianne, 70, formerly of Fairfax, VA. passed away peacefully at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank E. Williams,Jr., mother Virginia (Durham) Williams, both of Fairax, VA, and a sister, Cheryl Leigh Williams of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She is survived...

Jul 7, 2023

Edna R. Harrison, a beloved member of the Frederick community, passed away on July 7, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1926, in Johnsville, Maryland, to George W. Keeney and Myrtle Dinterman Keeney. Throughout her life, Edna had various careers that shaped her character and endeared her to those around her. She worked at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington,...

Jul 5, 2023

 

With great sorrow, the Logan family announces the death of a wonderful human being, Cathy Logan. Cathy, aged 62, died on Wednesday, July 5 after a long journey with breast cancer.

Cathy was born in Rockville, MD on February 1, 1961 to Sydney and Janice Butt. She graduated high school from Richard Montgomery and went on to have a...

Jul 4, 2023

 

Rhonda J. Elick, 69, of Little River, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at home with her husband and family by her side. Born on October 14, 1953 in Brunswick, MD, she was a daughter of the late James and Florence Dockery.

On June 27, 1987, in Frederick, MD, Rhonda married Richard J. Elick. Always having a love...

Jul 4, 2023

 

Marcia Ruth Jacobs Galletti passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 4th, 2023 at the age of 86.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 22, 1936,  to Nathan Jacobs and Sadie Litsky.   She was the youngest of two children,  her brother Morton being the oldest.  

She attended Erasmus High School,  in Brooklyn NY.   After graduation,...

Jul 4, 2023

 

John Ray Frank, 86, New Market, died July 4, 2023, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederick due to complications from diabetes. He was born June 12, 1937, at the Washington Homeopathic Hospital in Washington DC, to John Wilford and Edith Baldwin Frank. He was married to Carol Thobois Frank for over 50 years, until her death in...

Jul 4, 2023

Frances J. Starkey, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away on July 4, 2023, in Frederick, Maryland. She was born on March 3, 1924, in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Frances was known for her sweet and gentle nature, always finding the good in everyone she met.Throughout her career, Frances worked as a Sales Associate for Bon...

Jul 3, 2023

Scott William Knox, 43, of Smithsburg, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center.  He was the husband of Jennifer (Chedester) Knox.  Born October 23, 1979, in Hagerstown, he was the son of William Wilson Knox and Brenda Sue Knox Burkett.

Scott was a 1998 graduate of Middletown High School.  He worked as a materials handler at...

Jul 3, 2023

 

Tyler James Griffin, 30, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away in his hometown on July 3, 2023, following a short yet courageous medical battle.

Tyler was born on July 9, 1992 to loving parents Steven Griffin and Ronni Putman Bowman. Although his autism diagnosis made it difficult for him to verbally communicate beyond simple phrases, his ever-gentle nature and innocent,...

Jul 2, 2023

Bobbie Louise Martin, 72, of Hagerstown, Maryland, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at her home. She was predeceased by her longtime love, Michael Basore.

Born on August 28, 1950, in Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Sherman Edward Martin and Helen Louise (Freeman) Martin Phillips.

Bobbie worked for many years as a Registered Nurse at Western...

Jul 2, 2023

 

Catherine (Cathy) Joan Estanich, 72, of Monrovia, Maryland passed away at home on Sunday, July 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with kidney disease.

Born on October 16, 1950, in Washington D.C. to Martin B. and Sadie E. Hunt, she was the beloved wife of 55 years to the love of her life John Samuel Estanich.

After retiring from...