Obituaries
Sarmento Joseph Silva, Jr.
Jan 13, 2023
Sarmento Joseph Silva, Jr. was born April 10th, 1954 to Sarmento and Celeste (Ferreira) Silva of Ludlow, Massachusetts and passed into the presence and rest of Yeshua (Jesus) on January 13th, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
He grew up in Ludlow, MA an only child but with many cousins, some close as brothers and sisters. Sar made...
Richard Eugene Hargett, Sr.
Jan 13, 2023
Richard E. Hargett, Sr., 83, of Monrovia, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, MD.
He was the husband, of 57 years, to the late Connie Hargett.
Born August 31, 1939, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Ralph L. Hargett and Eleanor G. Hargett.
He...
Robert Francis Murray
Jan 10, 2023
The Family of ROBERT FRANCIS MURRAY mourns his passing, which occurred in his home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Robert (Bob) was born on February 17, 1955 in Washington, DC. He was the second child of three children born to Dorothy Nalley Bishop.
He met and fell in love with Lynne Patricia Bennet in 1975 and married her on July...
Joseph Fumu Kasende, Jr.
Jan 9, 2023
Joseph Fumu Kasende Jr., age 18, joined his Eternal Father God Almighty on Monday, January 9, 2023. Joseph, also known as “Joe”, ‘Jojo”, “Babou”, “Bobef” meant more to his family and friends than he ever understood. Born on December 21, 2004, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Joseph Fumu Kasende, Sr. and Francine Mwamba Kasongo- Kasende of Frederick, MD....
Shirley Ann Herrell
Jan 9, 2023
Shirley Ann Herrell, 82, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on December 27, 1940, in Lantz, MD, she was the daughter of the late Carmel Victor and Frances Olive Fox Smith.
She enjoyed crafting and crocheting.
Surviving are seven children: Alvin Herrell, Jr., Ronald Herrell, Roy Herrell, Jonathan...
Vivian Irene Warner
Jan 9, 2023
Vivian Irene Coe Warner, 102, died January 9, 2023 at Somerford House in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of F. Sterling Warner who died June 17, 1992.
Born January 20, 1920 near New Windsor, MD and lived in New Windsor until moving to Lewistown, MD in 1950. She moved to assisted living at Somerford House in September 2016.
Preceded...
Robert Favorite
Jan 8, 2023
Robert Allen Favorite, 86, went to heaven on January 8, 2023 to join his wife Dorothy and other immediate family members who have gone before. He was born in Thurmont, MD on May 11, 1936 to the late Cyrus and Thelma (Weddle) Favorite.
Robert served in the United States Army and worked at Ox Fiber Brush Company before...
John Dominick DeRosa
Jan 8, 2023
John Dominick DeRosa, age 70, of Damascus, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, January 8th, 2023.
John was born on September 30, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY to Louise and Robert DeRosa, the second of four children. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Dom, and his parents. He attended Brooklyn College and received dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology...
Rose Marie Otis
Jan 7, 2023
Author and Public Speaker, Rose Marie Otis, age 82, passed in her sleep early on Saturday morning, January 7, 2023, while living in Frederick, Maryland, with her husband of 64 years.
She was born to Harlan and Grace Niesen on April 22, 1940, in Manistee, Michigan. She has three siblings – John Niesen(Kreybel-deceased), Amy Heinënan (Markku), and Eric Niesen(Barbara).
Rose met her husband, Harold “Bud” Otis, Jr., as a sophomore, while...
Rita Margaret Flannery
Jan 7, 2023
Rita Margaret Flannery of New Market, MD passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, MD.
Rita was born in London, England. Her parents, William and Emily Vine, and her brother, Leonard, predeceased her in death. Her sister, Eveyln still lives in the UK in Manchester, near her son, Michael.
Because...
Charles VanMetre
Jan 6, 2023
Charles VanMetre, 81, of Williamsport, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Born on June 1, 1941, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Willis Powel VanMetre and Edna Grace (Snider) VanMetre.
In Charlie’s early years he was a dairy farmer in Boonsboro, Maryland,...
Linda Darlene Keyser
Jan 6, 2023
Linda Darlene Keyser, 72, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 6, 2023, at her home in Frederick, MD.
Born on May 19, 1950, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward Woodward and Louise Jewel Woodward.
She graduated from Thomas Johnson High in 1967.
Linda worked many years as...
Victoria Annette Maranto
Jan 5, 2023
Victoria Annette Maranto passed away on the 5th day of January, 2023 at the age of 47 due to natural causes. She was a devoted wife and mother. Victoria’s legacy lives on through her beloved husband, Mark S. Maranto Sr., and her beloved son, Mark S. Maranto, Jr. She is also survived by her mother, Jane Mandeville; brothers Jeff Adams,...
Richard Lee Lum, Sr.
Jan 5, 2023
RICHARD LEE LUM, SR. May 14, 1931 - January 5, 2023 (91 years old)
Richard Lee Lum, Sr, from Boonsboro, and a resident of The Villages at Creekside (formerly Diakon Robinwood) since 2018, passed away on Thursday afternoon January 5th, 2023 at the facility. He was the son of the late William Oscar Lum and Virginia Hammersla Lum of Lum’s Lane...
Mason William Swartz
Jan 5, 2023
Mr. Mason William Swartz, 96, of Frederick died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the loving husband of Cherie Swartz. They were married for 74 years.
Born September 27, 1926 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Mason William Swartz Sr. and Helen Selby Swartz.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy,...
Thomas Edwin Caner
Jan 4, 2023
Thomas Edwin Caner, 63, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Edenton Retirement Center in Frederick, Maryland. He was the husband of the late Debbie Caner, who preceded him in death in January, 2008. Born on October 14, 1959, in Bethpage, NY, he was the son of Edwin Thomas Caner and Eileen (Devine) Caner.
He was...
Barbara Ruth Pearl
Jan 4, 2023
Barbara Ruth Raibourn Pearl, 73, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born on July 16, 1949, in Bloomington, IN, she was the daughter of Virginia Hope (Hott) Rogers and the late Downey Dee Raibourn. She graduated from Indiana Area Senior High School, Indiana, Pennsylvania in 1967. She then attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she studied...
Marguerite (Margie) L. Boudreaux
Jan 3, 2023
Marguerite L. Eckerl Boudreaux (Margie) left this world on January 3, 2023. She was born in Baltimore and lived a long life of 94 years with 63 of them in Washington County. Margie was an active member of St. James Catholic Church in Boonsboro. She participated in many ways from sewing altar cloths to opening the Church each week for...
Eleanor J. Pickard
Jan 3, 2023
Eleanor J. Pickard, 88, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Shippensburg Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Shippensburg, PA.
Born on September 16, 1934, in Galesburg, IL, she was the daughter of the late Phillip William Carlson and Eva Mae (Thompson) Carlson.
She is survived by her sons; Robert (Kim) Pickard of Montana...
Earleen S. Sanders
Jan 3, 2023
Earleen S. Sanders , 78, of Emmitsburg passed from this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Bridging Life Hospice Care in Westminster.Born on April 4, 1944, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Elliott Reaver and Rita May (Brawner) Reaver.
Earleen enjoyed spending time with her family, watching O's games, family trips and outings,...
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