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Barbara Ann Curtis

Barbara Ann Curtis

Jan 31, 2025

On January 31, 2025, Barbara Ann (Green) Curtis — “Bobby” to all who knew and loved her — left us peacefully. Born in Baltimore on 7/28/38 to Harry E. and May Taymans Green, she is survived by Frank, her loving husband of 65 years, and her three children, Christine Howard (Leonard), Adam Curtis (Bonnie) and Michael Curtis (Maureen). She leaves...

Darlene Mae Burrier

Darlene Mae Burrier

Jan 29, 2025

Darlene Mae Burrier, 78, of Myersville, Maryland, passed away on January 29, 2025, at Homewood at Williamsport, after a diagnosis of dementia and a brain tumor.

Born on November 17, 1946, at home, near Smithsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Annabelle Martin. She enjoyed her childhood growing up on Martin Road in Wolfsville, and moved to...

Oda Melton Hobbs

Oda Melton Hobbs

Jan 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Oda Melton Hobbs (Mel), who graduated to heaven in the wee hours of Jan 28, 2025, at the age of 94. Mel was an awesome dad, devoted grandpa, cool uncle, neighborhood dad who knew all your friends’ names and talked to them. He loved his family unconditionally. There was...

Joyce Burton Beddow

Joyce Burton Beddow

Jan 27, 2025

Joyce Burton Beddow, 90, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. She was the wife of the late Theodore Grant Beddow, Sr., who predeceased her in 2008.

Born on January 26, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William L. Burton and Edith (Walter) Burton.

She graduated from...

Elizabeth Schuyler Serritella

Elizabeth Schuyler Serritella

Jan 26, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Schuyler Serritella, 74, of Laytonsville, Maryland, was called into God’s loving arms on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. She was the loving wife of James J. Serritella, to whom she was married to for 47 years.

Born on December 4, 1950, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late William E....

Elizabeth (Miriam) Pauline Kline

Elizabeth (Miriam) Pauline Kline

Jan 26, 2025

Elizabeth (Miriam)Pauline Kline, 76, of Myersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of Edgar Kline, Sr. for 58 years. 

Born on November 14, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Paul Alvin and Gladys (Kennedy) Myers.

Miriam was a 1966 graduate of...

Louise M. Wiland

Louise M. Wiland

Jan 25, 2025

Louise M Wiland , 87, of Westminster, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Dove House. She was the wife of the late Willard H Wiland of 50 years.

Born on May 6, 1937, in Midland, MD, she was the daughter of the late John and Worlene (James) Rogish.

Louise enjoyed playing bingo and crocheting. She loved...

Eugene Robert Weathers

Eugene Robert Weathers

Jan 25, 2025

Eugene Robert Weathers, 74, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, January 25, 2025 after many years of multiple health challenges.

Born on January 21, 1951, in Tacoma Park, Maryland. He was the son of the late Earl Frederick Weathers and Dolores Ruth Pefferle.

He was a devoted husband to his wife, Shirley Weathers; loving father to Christine Hernandez, Shannon...

Ann Millicent Bailey

Ann Millicent Bailey

Jan 25, 2025

Mrs. Ann Millicent Bailey, 78, of Frederick, Maryland, passed peacefully at home going to be with the Lord Saturday, January 25th, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Charles “Beetle” Bailey, married for 55 years. 

Ann was born January 15, 1947 in Washington D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Walter & Anna Wolff. One of eight children, she spent her childhood in...

Emajane Baker

Emajane Baker

Jan 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Emajane Hahn Baker, who left us peacefully on January 24, 2025 at the age of 99. Born on January 6, 1926 to Preston and Julia Hahn of Walkersville, Emajane lived a life filled with love, kindness, music, books, a great intellectual curiosity, and unwavering dedication to her family, the...

Frances Joan Sempronio

Frances Joan Sempronio

Jan 24, 2025

Frances "Frankie" Joan Sempronio, 38, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 24, 2025 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD

Born on October 29, 1986, in Lawton, OK, she was the daughter of Vito Marcello Caserta and Melissa Ann (Lopez) Caserta of Frederick.

She was a loving mother to her children, Bella and Enzo.

In addition to...

Ronald E. Reese, Sr.

Ronald E. Reese, Sr.

Jan 24, 2025

Ronald (Ron) Eugene Reese Senior, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday January 24, 2025 at home surrounded by family, at the age of 83.

Ron was born April 5th,1941 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, to the late Edna Mae Reese and George Arnold Reese. He was a graduate of Exeter High School, class of 1961, where his love of football began....

William Lee Smith

William Lee Smith

Jan 23, 2025

William Lee “Bill” Smith, 86, of Boonsboro, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Doey’s House, after a long illness.

Born on October 18, 1938 in Boonsboro, he was the son of the late Benjamin Leo Henrietta May Fultz Smith. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, of 59 years, Joyce R. Smith.

Bill was...

Heston F. Bass, Sr.

Heston F. Bass, Sr.

Jan 23, 2025

Heston Fitzgerald Bass, Sr. (“aka”Bear”) 61, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 23, 2025, at the Frederick Health Hospital. He was born November 22, 1963, to the late Shirley Ann Bass and Thomas Charles Bass, Sr. 

Heston attended Roy C. Start High School in Toledo Ohio and graduated in 1981. He was in the United States Army...

Aldridge Lee Longerbeam

Aldridge Lee Longerbeam

Jan 22, 2025

Aldridge Lee "Slim" Longerbeam, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his home in Rohrersville, Maryland that he shared with the late Earlene Redman.

He was born on July 27, 1946 to the late Arnold Clayton Longerbeam and Frances Elizabeth Bramhall.

Slim worked for Contee Adams Feed Company in Purcellville, Southern States in Brunswick, Plumbing Company in Mt. Airy and, finally,...

Robert John Heaney

Robert John Heaney

Jan 22, 2025

Robert John Heaney, 49, of Adamstown, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2025.

Rob was born on September 24, 1975, in Parlin, New Jersey to Robert and Sally (Brennan) Heaney. The family moved to Derwood, Maryland, where Robert forged lifelong friendships and graduated from Colonel Zadok Magruder high school in 1993. He later moved to Frederick with...

Kenneth William Dockins

Kenneth William Dockins

Jan 22, 2025

Kenneth William Dockins, 81, of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with melanoma. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories.

Ken was born on July 11, 1943, to the late John William and Elizabeth Dushel in Baltimore, Maryland. He was also preceded in death by his younger brother, Johnny.

A lover...

Theresa Gilson Barlow

Theresa Gilson Barlow

Jan 21, 2025

Theresa Gilson Barlow, a beloved and vibrant presence in the lives of her family and friends, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 21, 2025. Born on March 15, 1934 to John A. and Helen M. Gilson, Theresa grew up as the middle of five children in a lively and loving home. 

She graduated from Montgomery Blair High...

Richard "Dick" Waterman, Jr.

Richard "Dick" Waterman, Jr.

Jan 21, 2025

Richard "Dick" Waterman, Jr. was born on November 3, 1940 in Washington DC and grew up on a farm in Georgetown with his parents, Richard Waterman, Sr. and Ella Sherier Waterman. An interesting point that Dick liked to share with people was that not only did he live on a farm in Georgetown where his family raised pigs, goats, chickens...

Mary B. Goundry

Mary B. Goundry

Jan 20, 2025

Mary Bernadette “Bonnie” Goundry, 84, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed peacefully at home on January 20, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick W. “Fred” Goundry, Jr. Born on March 4, 1940 in Washington, D.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, John E. and Mary Kathryn McKee, and her brother John E. McKee, Jr.

Bonnie is...

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