Obituaries

Apr 27, 2024

Stephen Andrew Dlugos, 64, of Woodbine, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Howard County General in Columbia, MD. He was the loving husband of Dee Sheila Dlugos for nearly 39 years.Born on June 7, 1959, in Morgantown, WV, he was the son of the late John Dlugos and Grace (Derigo) Dlugos.Stephen had a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Apr 26, 2024

John Robert Taylor, 69, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was the loving husband of Deborah Taylor. They were married for nearly 36 years and together for 38 years.Born on March 23, 1955, in Washington, DC,  he was the son of the late John Radcliff Taylor...

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 26, 2024

Larry Stephen Abrecht, 65, years old of Frederick, MD passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at his home.He was born May 4, 1958 in Charlestown, WV. and was the son of the late Franklin Abrecht Sr., and Myrtle Daily Abrecht.He was a great father who enjoyed being with his family.He worked for Republic Services in Frederick, MD for 34...

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 24, 2024

Peter Warren Ruffner, known to many as Dutch, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at his home in Boonsboro, MD.  He was born March 9, 1947 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Warren George and Julia Margaret Remsburg Ruffner.  Dutch was a 1965 graduate of Boonsboro Senior High School. He was briefly employed by the Frick Company of Waynesboro,...

Apr 24, 2024

Ella M. Curry, 77, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side. Born May 8, 1946, she was the daughter of Martin L Putman and Marie F Putman of Frederick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Curry; her sister, Shirley Warfield; and her brother, Carroll...

Apr 24, 2024

June Darice Utterback , 70, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Unified Group Home in Hagerstown.  Born on July 7, 1953, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Oswald "Buddy" Utterback and June L. (Price) Utterback.Darice went to school in Washington County for a few years and worked at Jeanne Bussard Center in Frederick....

Apr 23, 2024

Josephine Barbara Gray Louro left this world on April 23, 2024 to join her Savior. Preceded in death by her husband, John Isais Louro, Sr, and parents William and Lois Gray, her sons Robby and John, daughter Lissie, granddaughter Stephanie, and brothers Bill, Bobby, and Ray.  Josephine is survived by her daughters Katherine Baker (Charlie), Melinda Dawson (Larry), Francis Phillips...

Apr 22, 2024

Billie B. Baxter, of Frederick, formerly of Mt. Airy, passed away at the age of 102 on Monday April 22, 2024 at Homewood Crumland Farms in Frederick. She was the loving wife of the late Elwood E. Baxter for 64 years. Born on January 28, 1922 in Rockwood, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Bristow and Daisy (Kennedy)...

Apr 22, 2024

Our dear mother Patricia Ann MacConnell, 70, of Frederick, sadly passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at her son's home. She was deeply loved and will be missed terribly. Patricia also had many friends and was well-loved by all who knew her. Born on March 25, 1954, in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Parks...

Apr 22, 2024

Thomas C. Dyson (Tom or Junior), 81, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away at home on April 22, 2024, and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was the oldest son of Thomas C. and Grace A. (nee Taylor) Dyson, Sr., of Mountain City, TN.Tom was a faithful husband to Nancy Lee Sipple, who preceded him...

Apr 21, 2024

William D. Harris Jr., 70, of New Market, MD, passed away at home and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Born on November 6, 1953, in Laurel, MD he was the son of the late William Douglas Harris Sr. and Doris Harris.Surviving is 1 brother Barry Hilling who resides in England, 1 sister, Linda Thomas 2 predeceased...

Apr 20, 2024

Lieba Smith, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away on April 20, 2024. She was born on November 3, 1961, in Frederick, Maryland and lived a life filled with love and adventure.One of Lieba's greatest joys was being surrounded by nature; she found solace in the mountains, where she felt most at peace. Lieba cherished every moment...

Apr 20, 2024

Mrs. Ann Marie Boyer, 95, of Frederick, passed away Saturday, April 20, at her suite in Blossom Place at Edenton, Frederick. She was the wife of the late Lester William Boyer, who passed in 2001 after 45 years of marriage.Born March 27, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William Stephen and Alice Genevieve (Dukehart) Sterbinsky.She grew up...

Apr 19, 2024

Kathleen Parenteau Adams, age 69, of Mt. Airy, MD died unexpectedly of natural causes on April 19, 2024.  Kathy is survived by her children, Brian Adams (Candace), Meredith Green (Stephen) and Wesley Adams, her brother Mark Parenteau (Karen), her sister, Phyllis Parenteau Crane (Brian), and her five, beautiful grandchildren Brian J. Adams, Jaidyn Adams, Lailah Adams, Nolan Green, and Nora...

Apr 19, 2024

Linda Faye (Olden) Crummitt, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Crummitt for 54 years, whom she married on June 21, 1969. Born on March 3, 1950, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Eileen (Travis) Olden.Linda...

Apr 17, 2024

Daniel Alfred Hayes, 84, passed away from this earth into the arms of our loving Lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Born and raised in Mahanoy City, PA, son of the late Alfred E. Hayes and Mary (nee Zavitsky). Dan graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Art Degree in Criminal Justice, followed by service in the United...

Apr 16, 2024

Katie “Katiebug” Buck, 26, died unexpectedly April 16, 2024, at Lorien Nursing Home in Mt. Airy. She was born August 23, 1997 in Rockville, the daughter of Michael Louis Buck and Donna Lee (Gossard) Buck.Katie graduated from Rock Creek School in 2018.Katie was born with a severe brain disorder which left her unable to walk or talk and only reach...

Apr 16, 2024

Adele Thompson of Fairfax, Virginia, and most recently of Frederick, Maryland, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on April 16, 2024. Beloved mother of four, grandmother of eleven and great grandmother of seven, she will be remembered as funny (even a bit sarcastic like her dad…and her kids), loving and giving.As a committed follower of Jesus, her family...