Obituaries

James M. Gentilucci, Sr.

James M. Gentilucci, Sr.

Jul 2, 2023

 

James M. Gentilucci, Sr, 60, of Middletown Maryland passedaway on July 2, 2023 after a short illness.  He was not aloneduring this difficult time.  Family was always with him till the end.

Jim was the son of Dante P. Gentilucci, II and Sandra Beauch Gentilucci.He grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland and as an adult moved toGaithersburg, and then to...

Everett L. "Jack" Johnson

Everett L. "Jack" Johnson

Jul 1, 2023

Everett L. "Jack" Johnson

 

Jack Johnson passed peacefully at home on July 1, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was the son of the late Everett C. and Helen E. Wachter Johnson-Wenzel.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary L. (Bare) Johnson, son Todd and his wife Jill, and daughter Tracy. He was predeceased...

Paul Eugene Cantrell

Paul Eugene Cantrell

Jun 30, 2023

 

Paul Eugene Cantrell passed away in Frederick, MD, on June 30th, 2023, from natural causes. He leaves behind his daughter and niece, four nephews, and his sister and brother. He also leaves behind a community of people who adored him.

 He was an avid gardener and had an unyielding love for the cosmos. A child of the Space Race, Paul's...

Steven Mark Veech

Steven Mark Veech

Jun 29, 2023

Steve Veech, 53, passed away unexpectedly June 29, 2023 in Gaithersburg, MD. Steve was born July 16, 1969 in Great Lakes, Illinois to Claire and Tonette Veech. He was the middle of three siblings and was raised in a Navy family. 

Steve was a 1988 graduate of Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, MD. He worked as a Shop Assistant...

Darlo Mae Weddle

Darlo Mae Weddle

Jun 29, 2023

 

Mrs. Darlo Mae Weddle of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, June 29, 2023.  She was the wife of the late James Edward Weddle. 

Born in Washington Co., MD  she was the daughter of the late Roy Glenn and Iona Mae (House) Routzahn.

Mrs. Weddle was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Frederick, the United...

Robert Edwin Righter

Robert Edwin Righter

Jun 29, 2023

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On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Robert Edwin Righter peacefully passed away at the age of 83 at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro, Maryland. He will be deeply missed by his sons, A. Scott Righter and RC Righter. He was a cherished grandfather to Connie, Bethany, Summer, and Dani and took great pride in being a beloved great-grandfather to...

Betty L. Baggett

Betty L. Baggett

Jun 28, 2023

Betty L. Baggett, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, PA.

Born on February 16, 1938, in Toledo, OH, she was the daughter of the late Edward Belusa and Marie (Winkelmann) Belusa. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 26 years, Marshel D....

Dorothy Earlene Stewart

Dorothy Earlene Stewart

Jun 27, 2023

Dorothy Earlene Stewart, 71, of Frederick, MD, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.  Affectionately known to family and close friends as "Gus", she was a genuine fighter. She battled many medical issues with the tenacity and strength of a true warrior. It was only recently, after fighting stage IV cancer for...

Larry Thomas Ludwig

Larry Thomas Ludwig

Jun 27, 2023

 

Larry Thomas Ludwig, 72, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his home in Middletown, MD. He was the beloved husband of Monica Ludwig for 46 years.

Born on January 1, 1951, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Paul Franklin Ludwig Jr. and Nola Mae Cagle Ludwig.

He had...

Grace Rebekah Smith

Grace Rebekah Smith

Jun 27, 2023

 

Grace Rebekah Smith, 85, of Wolfsville passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Meritus as a result of a fall causing a hip fracture.

Born December 19, 1937, in Wolfsville on the family farm in which she resided until her passing. Grace was the daughter of the late Gorman Josiah and Bertie Gertrude Grossnickle Smith. She was...

Elaine E. Rohrer

Elaine E. Rohrer

Jun 27, 2023

Elaine Eva Stottlemyer Rohrer, 76, of Boonsboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Fahrney - Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro. 

Born on October 9, 1946, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow A. and Eva O. Huffer Stottlemyer. Her husband, Grayson Melvin Rohrer, passed away on March 13, 2007. 

Elaine was a homemaker...

William Peter Donley

William Peter Donley

Jun 26, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Donley. He unexpectedly passed peacefully of natural causes on June 26, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. His departure has left a void that can never be filled, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the...

Glenn Elwood Harrison

Glenn Elwood Harrison

Jun 26, 2023

 

Glenn Elwood Harrison, 68, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 26, 2023 at  his residence

Born on April 15, 1955, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Eugene Franklin Harrison and Thelma Fietta (Bolinger) Harrison.

Glenn loved animals especially watching the wildlife around his home. He also enjoyed watching TV, his favorites...

Gloria (Mom Jean) Fogle

Gloria (Mom Jean) Fogle

Jun 26, 2023

 

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gloria “Mom Jean” Fogle on June 26, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 28, 1944 in Thurmont, MD and lived a life full of love and joy. Family was everything to Jean, she cherished spending time with them and would light up every room...

William "Bill" Chester Hutchison

William "Bill" Chester Hutchison

Jun 25, 2023

 

William, “Bill”, Chester Hutchison passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the age of 80. Bill was born December 2, 1942 in Takoma Park, MD to William and Fay Hutchison. He was the oldest of three siblings.  

Bill was proceeded in death by his wife, Margaret, who passed away July 31, 2022. Bill and Margaret were married...

JoAnn Kay Fero

JoAnn Kay Fero

Jun 25, 2023

JoAnn Kay Fero, 88, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Knoxville, MD with her granddaughter by her side.

Born on March 3, 1935, in Highland, MI, she was the daughter of  the late Joseph Carl Locander and Thora J. (Laursen) Locander.

She is survived by 3 step children Linda Lenox, James Fero Jr....

Dr. Ronald Lee Ingram

Dr. Ronald Lee Ingram

Jun 22, 2023

Ronald Lee Ingram, of Sharpsburg, Maryland went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 22, 2023.Ron was born on January 20, 1950 in Hagerstown, Maryland,  to the late Thomas William Ingram, Senior and Doris Mae Sandy Ingram.

After graduating from Boonsboro High School in 1968, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Frostburg State Teachers College and...

Michael Rakowicz

Michael Rakowicz

Jun 21, 2023

Michael Rakowicz was born in Oakland, California on June 16, 1946. He died of an infection that developed into sepsis on June 21, 2023, five days after his 77th birthday, and he passed at home in Walkersville, Maryland. 

Mike was the son of Bernice (102 Years Young) and the Late Maurice Rakowicz, brother of the Late John Rakowicz and sister...

Carol E. Wright

Carol E. Wright

Jun 21, 2023

 

Carol E. Wright, 64, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2023, while doing what she loved most, performing her duties as a flight attendant on a trip form Venice, Italy to Philadelphia PA.

She was born on January 21, 1959, to Anne Eubank and the late George Eubank. Carol was also predeceased by her brother Carter...

Nicholai John Kourilo

Nicholai John Kourilo

Jun 20, 2023

 

Nicholai John Kourilo, 60, of Dickerson, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD after a 12-month battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Ferri Soheilian Kourilo for the last 10 years and best friend for many more. Born on November 28, 1962 and raised in Silver Spring, MD, Nick was...