Obituaries

May 26, 2022

Kenneth Dale Foltz of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2022, with his beloved wife Joann Herber Foltz at his side. Ken was predeceased by his father, Merrell Keith Foltz. He is survived by his three children, Jacob, Rebecca, and Lucas Foltz; his mother Geraldlene Goladay Foltz Sigler; stepfather Randy M. Sigler; sister Gwen Foltz Trice, brother-in-law...

May 26, 2022

Vicki Lynn Bailey, 66, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her residence.

Born on April 14, 1956, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Franklin Glass and Ora Viola (Kinder) Glass.

Vicki took pride in taking care of her lawn and garden and looked forward...

May 26, 2022

Mrs. Mildred Wisner, 93, of Frederick went to be with the lord on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Paul Ray Wisner Sr.

Born October 26, 1928 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Masser) Droneburg.

Mildred...

May 25, 2022

James M. Brois, 66, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly from this life on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Born on August 28, 1955, in Rockville Center, NY, he was the son of the late John A. Brois and Claire A. (Stegle) Brois.

James worked in the automobile industry for over 30 years, most recently...

May 25, 2022

Jay Alan Bond, 85, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek in Frederick.

Born on November 27, 1936, in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Perry and Hazel (Whitaker) Bond. Jay grew up in Union Township, NJ, and was a 1955 graduate...

May 24, 2022

Ginny Lee Kurtzman, 71, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Golden Living Nursing Home in Frederick, MD.  She was the beloved wife of Ralph Kurtzman for 51 years. Born on February 9, 1951, in Denver, CO, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Mary Virginia (Devall) Arnold.  She married Ralph...

May 23, 2022

Bernard “Bart” Kinlein, age 84, of Frederick, MD died on May 23, 2022, at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Born August 10, 1937, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Arthur and Virginia Kinlein. Bart married his high-school sweetheart, Diane Krysowaty in 1959. He was a devoted husband through almost 65 years of marriage until his death....

May 22, 2022

Eugene (Gene) Harrison Green, 94, of Rosemont, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, MD.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Lou Green for 56 years.  He was the last of his immediate family. Born on April 19, 1928, in Lovettsville, VA, he was the son of...

May 22, 2022

Samantha Jordan "Sammi" Burley, 14, of Middletown, passed from this life on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 2, 2008, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Ronald Bradford Burley and Jennifer Renee (Waybright) Burley. Sammi was in the 8th grade and was looking forward to her high school journey....

May 21, 2022

George Payne, 70, of Middletown, passed from this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his home.  He was the husband of Mary K. Payne.  Born on June 18, 1951, in Washington, DC and raised in Mt. Rainer, Maryland, he was the son of Howard Sampson Payne and Elizabeth Thomas Payne.

George was a humble and kind...

May 21, 2022

Don Eugene Foster, (70), of Boonsboro, MD, passed away on May 21, 2022 at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital surrounded by his loving family as they alternated crying and laughing over his life’s adventures and escapades.

Don Eugene Foster was born on July 20, 1951 in Washington, D.C. to Mr. Colemon & Mrs. Juanita Foster.  He leaves behind...

May 21, 2022

George Julian Stelmach, 80, of Elkridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Howard County General Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Janice (Waltrup) Stelmach.  Born on August 21, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Julian Boleslaw Stelmach and Helen (Swierczewski) Stelmach.

George lived a meaningful...

May 20, 2022

R. Dwight Leatherman, 76 of Quincy passed away on May 20th, 2022. Born February 22, 1946, in Frederick, MD, he was son of the late Robert D. and Lillian Leatherman. Dwight was an independent contractor his entire life. He enjoyed bowling, hunting in his younger years and coaching softball. He was a loving father and grandfather who will be missed...

May 20, 2022

Betty Shuron, 83, of Point Of Rocks, passed from this life surrounded by her family on Friday, May 20, 2022.  She was the wife of the late John David Shuron.  Born on May 27, 1938, in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of Charles William Bowles and Rosa Viola (Dillard) Bowles.

She is survived by her daughters:...

May 20, 2022

Gilbert Brooks Kelbaugh, age 79, passed peacefully to eternal rest on Friday, May 20, 2022. He married LaRue Irene Arnold of Frederick in 1970. The couple had shared their lives together for over 51 years. Gilbert was born December 30, 1942, and was the son of Lee J. and Virginia K. Kelbaugh. He grew up in Thurmont, MD, where...

May 20, 2022

Gloria Ann Monroe Crampton, 80, of Dickerson Maryland, departed from this life on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born on November 18, 1941, in Brunswick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Ruby and Willis Gilbert Sr. Throughout her career, Gloria worked many culinary jobs and was primarily employed as an Executive Chef.  She often...

May 19, 2022

Mrs. Jean W. VanSant, 93, of Frederick passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Edenton Retirement Community of Frederick. Born March 21, 1929 in Frederick County, she was the daughter of the late William J. Wilcom, Sr. and Ethel S. Wilcom (Pry).  She was the wife of Willard C. “Buddy” VanSant, who predeceased her in December 2008....

May 18, 2022

On May 18, 2022, Sean Patrick Cross passed away unexpectedly at his home in Monrovia, Maryland.  He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Mary Anne Paradise, daughters Kerry Ravenelle (Scott), Kelly Cross (Dao), Katie Windsor (Johnny), Kayla Cross (Andrew), bonus sons Dennis (Jessi) and Kurt Worrell, 6 grandchildren (Bubba Sauce) and one expected in August; brothers Mark...

May 17, 2022

The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind, Efthemeos N. "The Greek" Efantis, 66, of Frederick, Maryland, passed unexpectedly from this life at his home with his beloved wife, Debbie, and support dog, Hemi, by his side on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Deborah (Debbie) Efantis.

May 17, 2022

John "Jeff" Jeffrey Stewart, 64, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.  He was the beloved husband of Nancy Stewart for 32 years.

Born on June 1, 1957, in Ottawa, Canada, he was the son of John James and Rita Simone (Cloutier) Stewart.