Obituaries

Oct 31, 2022

Michael Gerard Putman, 55, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, October 31, 2022 in Frederick.

Born on November 21, 1966, in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of the late Jean-Pierre and Ilse Elisabeth (Morganroth) Putman.

Mike was a 1984 graduate of Gaithersburg High School, Gaithersburg, Maryland.

After taking auto body classes in school, Mike honed...

Oct 31, 2022

Gordon R. Whiteley PhD passed away on Oct 31, 2022 in Frederick MD withcomplications from immunodefiency, leaving his wife of 48 yrs, Ann; son Kyle Whiteley(Kerry, grandson Brayden) of Leesburg, VA; daughter Megan Whiteley (PeterSchuellein) of Frederick, MD; and daughter Bryn Seabrook (Tom, grandson RobertGordon) of Charlottesville, VA.

Gordon earned a BSc, MSc, and PhD from the University of Toronto...

Oct 31, 2022

Deborah Ann Knott Boyce “Debbie”, 68, of Frederick, Md, passed away on October 31, 2022.

She was the loving wife of the late Melvin A. Boyce Sr.

Born on December 14, 1953, in Frederick, MD., she was the daughter on Joan Knott and the late Franklin Knott.

Debbie is survived by her daughters Yvonne, Stephanie (Joseph), Tanya (Elizabeth) and Crystal,...

Oct 30, 2022

 

 

Marilyn Sue Jones, 70, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of William "Bill" Jones.  

Born in 1952, in Middletown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Earl C. and Naomi Pearl Moss. 

Marilyn was a 1970 graduate of...

Oct 28, 2022

Elizabeth Coyne, 95, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Northampton Manor Health Care Center in Frederick.Born on January 9, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Brown) Edling.

Elizabeth attended Elementary and High School at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Manayunk, PA. She...

Oct 27, 2022

 

Peggy Ann Emswiler, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, October 27, 2022, in Frederick, Maryland.

Born on April 23, 1941, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Fannie Miller and Cletus “Pete” Miller.Peggy attended Sherwood High School in Sandy Springs, MD. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles and doing crafts.  She was vigilant...

Oct 26, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fritz Douglas Pollard III, age 67, of Frederick, Maryland. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. 

Fritz was born on January 19, 1955, in Illinois, to Frederick (Fritz) Douglass Pollard Jr. and Addeifie (Cruikshank) Pollard.

After moving to Silver Spring, Maryland, Fritz graduated from Montgomery Blair High...

Oct 26, 2022

 

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Elizabeth “Libby” Downs-Toms, 86, of

Frederick, Maryland.  She passed from this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.

 

Born on January 5, 1936, in Frederick, MD, she is the daughter of the late James Wolfe and Glenna and Wilbur (stepfather)...

Oct 23, 2022

 

John Joseph Hughes, 72, of Bethesda, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Born on June 8, 1950, in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of the late Francis and Florence (Smith) Hughes.

John attended John Carroll High School in Washington, DC. He was a proud graduate of Maryland University in...

Oct 22, 2022

 

Sylvia "Diane" Dwyer, 81, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Knoxville, MD surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 5, 1940, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee Day and Mary Evelyn (Buffington) Day.

Diane attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD

Diane worked as a...

Oct 22, 2022

Janet Lee Willis, 82, of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Frederick Health & Rehab. Born on August 22, 1940, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Paul Louis Wagner and Thelma Lucille (Bean) Wagner.

Janet is survived by her children: Paula Jean Staub, Ray Staub, Jr., David Staub, Julie Willis and Dawn Marie Sikes; sisters:...

Oct 22, 2022

 

Mary L Filler, 87, of Frederick, formerly of Woodsboro, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at The Record Street Home. She was the wife of the late Robert Filler, who preceded her in death in 1991.  Born on January 24, 1935, she was the daughter of Harry M. Eyler and Virgie A. (Smith) Eyler.

Mrs. Filler worked at...

Oct 21, 2022

Oct 21, 2022

Crystal Andrew, 71, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA. surrounded by her family. Born on August 16, 1951, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Anne V. (Snyder) Stine and Alvie F. and his wife, Emma Louise Stine. In 2012, she was preceded in death by...

Oct 21, 2022

Keith Arlen Duncan Sr of Frederick, MD passed from this earth on October 21st, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Bobbie (Barbara G.) Duncan who he married in 1990.

Born January 1st, 1943 in the family home. He was the son of the late Bennie Earl Duncan Sr. and Goldie Mae Duncan (Young). Keith was a proud athlete...

Oct 21, 2022

M. Rebecca "Becky" Higman, 82, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, October 21, 2022 at her home in Boonsboro. Born on June 27, 1940, in Boonsboro, she was the daughter of James Raymond Reese, Sr. and Emma Marie (Forman) Reese. She will be missed by her husband of 64 years, Robert M. Higman, Sr. She was a graduate of...

Oct 20, 2022

 

Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Candela, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Born on September 17, 1947, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph John Candela and Gertrude (Delvy) Candela.

Jackie had a happy childhood and enjoyed many activities, especially with her Girl Scout friends.  As a child she...

Oct 20, 2022

Robert Dearing Outerbridge, 86, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, peacefully at home. He was surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters.

Bob was born on September 8, 1936, in Annapolis, Maryland, to U.S. naval officer William Woodward Outerbridge and Grace Fulwood Outerbridge. He was the youngest of their three sons.

Bob is survived by...

Oct 18, 2022

 

Nicholas Guillaume De Filippis, 32, of Bethesda, Maryland, died peacefully in his sleep due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

 

Born on April 17, 1990, in Washington DC, he was the son of Robert G. De Filippis and Sabrina Michelle Du Bois De Filippis.

 

Nicholas was a graduate of Poolesville High School class of...

Oct 18, 2022

Gary David Compher, 76 of Frederick, MD passed away October 18, 2022.

Gary leaves behind his beloved bride and wife, Kathleen, with whom he has spent the last 33 years. Gary, born in Frederick, MD, on June 2, 1946, was preceded in death by his parents Atlee and Virginia Compher.

He graduated from Frederick High School in 1964...