Obituaries
Garrett Nathanial Martin-Poole
Aug 29, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Garrett Nathanial Martin-Poole, 18 who resided at his home in Middletown, MD., with his loving family. Garrett went to his heavenly home 08/29/25 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Children’s Center, surrounded by his mother, grandmother and phenomenal doctors, Dr. Billy and Dr. Jess.
Garrett had an awesome personality that was larger than life. He...
Edward V. Eilertson
Aug 28, 2025
Edward V. Eilertson, 93, of Monrovia, Maryland, passed away from this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
He was born in Washington, D.C. and was the son of the late Robert T. & Blanche R. Eilertson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elva L. Eilertson, who passed away in 2000. They were married for over 45 years. Together they had...
Judith L. Howard
Aug 28, 2025
Judith L. Howard, born on June 29, 1945, passed away on August 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and kindness. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret Lyon.
Throughout her life, Judy embodied a strong-willed and determined spirit, qualities that shone through in every interaction she had, whether with colleagues at work or with her...
Jack O. Bookwalter
Aug 27, 2025
Jack passed away unexpectedly on August 27 2025. Born on July 14, 1943 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of Alberta McCormick and Mirion Bookwalter and husband of Marjorie, his wife of 38 years.
Jack was a lifelong Giant Food employee and an avid car show enthusiast, who enjoyed showing off his 1936 Ford Truck. His greatest joy and love though...
Paul K. Hildebrandt
Aug 26, 2025
Paul K. Hildebrandt, 91, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on August 26, 2025, at Homewood at Crumland Farms. Born November 18, 1933, in Lamar, Colorado, Paul was the son of Knud and Olga (Hansen) Hildebrandt. He grew up a proud “green-sleeved farm boy,” driving tractors, baling hay, and cultivating the strong work ethic and warm sense of humor...
Deborah Ann Phelps
Aug 26, 2025
Deborah Ann Phelps, 74, of Thurmont, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home.
Born on June 8, 1951, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Vernon Williams and the late Mary Alice Ranalli Williams. She was the wife of Olan P. Phelps, III, her husband of 30 years.
Deborah, the most adored mother. Devoted her life to raising, guiding,...
Howard James Boyd
Aug 24, 2025
Howard James Boyd, 79, of Frederick, Maryland, formerly of Ocean View, DE, passed from this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Somerford Place in Frederick, MD. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline "Jackie" Marie Boyd.
Born on September 29, 1945, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Clarence Allen Boyd and Margaret Matilda (Fassbach) Boyd.
Howard...
Luke A. Spiros
Aug 23, 2025
Luke A. Spiros, 82, of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Atlee Hill in Westminster, MD. He was the husband of Carole C. Spiros his wife of 52 years.
Born on July 8, 1943, in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late Alexander Spiros and Aglaia Sarantos Spiros.
He was a graduate of Boston...
Roy Edward Lee Henderson, Jr.
Aug 20, 2025
Roy Edward Henderson, Jr., 78 of Burkittsville, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born in Washington County on February 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Roy Henderson Sr. and Mabel Weedon Henderson.
Roy attended Middletown High School, later becoming a professional drywall finisher and working in the trade for over 40...
Jessie Wells
Aug 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jessie Nathaniel Wells, Sr.
Jessie Nathaniel Wells, Sr., 85, went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1940, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, the youngest child of Ivory Christopher and Gertrude Wells.
At 22, Jessie married the love of his life, Donna Hanshaw, and together they shared 62 years...
Jane Mongold Rogers
Aug 20, 2025
Jane Mongold Rogers, 88, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD. She was the wife of the late Roy N. Rogers who died in 2003 and Charles S. Mongold who died in 1987.
Born on August 19, 1937, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late...
Alamedia H. Moxley
Aug 20, 2025
Alamedia H. Moxley, 101, of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Hanford E. Moxley who died in 2007.
Born on March 31, 1924, in Marriotsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles T. Grant and Anna A.Bidinger Grant.
She was a 1941 graduate of Lisbon...
Donald Ralph Smith, Sr.
Aug 19, 2025
Donald R. Smith, Sr., a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on August 19, 2025, at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson, MD, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and warm memories. Born on June 30, 1929, in Hancock, Maryland, Donald exemplified a hard-working spirit that enriched the lives of those around him.
Married for an extraordinary 75 years to...
Evelyn M. Zeitz
Aug 19, 2025
Mrs. Evelyn M. Zeitz, 79, of Clarksburg, MD, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of the late John Gary Zeitz. Born on December 30, 1945, in Deposit, NY, she was the daughter of Walter S. Gruscavage and Doris M. (Mills) Gruscavage.
Evelyn was a 1964 graduate of Deposit Central High School and worked...
David C. Jordan
Aug 18, 2025
David C. Jordan, 90, of Woodbine, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Village Crossing at Worman’s Mill in Frederick.
Born on August 13, 1935, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late David C. Jordan and Frances Weston. David was the husband of Suzanne S. Jordan, his wife of 42 years.
David was a veteran of the...
Jitendra Maganlal Desai
Aug 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jitendra Desai
Jitendra Maganlal Desai, age 80, of Urbana, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 18, 2025. He was a devoted husband, beloved father, proud grandfather, caring brother, and a gifted engineer whose kindness touched all who knew him. A man of deep integrity, Jitendra built his life around family, hard work, and...
Robert J. "Jimmy" Arnold, Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
Robert J. Arnold Jr., 53, of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Kline Hospice in Mount Airy. He was the husband of Jennifer Clements.
Born on January 25, 1972, in Westminster, he was the son of Robert James Arnold, Sr. and Judith Lee Franklin Arnold.
Jimmy enjoyed riding dirt bikes, fishing and playing cards
Surviving in addition...
Patricia Madeline Miller
Aug 16, 2025
Ms. Patricia Madeline Miller (née Shern), also lovingly known to friends and family as Patsy or Pat-Pat, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, was embraced by the arms of her savior and entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 16, 2025, after a strongly fought battle against an extended illness.
Pat-Pat was born on January 13, 1944, in Frederick, Maryland, to the late Charles...
Steven Richard Coblentz
Aug 16, 2025
Steven R. Coblentz, 70, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away on August 16, 2025. Born on September 21, 1954 to the late Austin and Elaine Coblentz, Steven lived a life centered on the land and the simple joys of a good strong cup of coffee.
Steven was a life-long dairy and crop farmer, and he knew its struggles, well-long days of labor,...
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