Obituaries

Harvey Lester Breeden

Harvey Lester Breeden

Feb 25, 2025

Harvey Lester Breeden, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanne Marie Despeaux Breeden, who died in 2006.

Born April 8, 1937, in Stanley, Virginia, Harvey was the son of the late Raymond Trenton Breeden and Mary Ellen Welsh Breeden. He is preceded in death by his stepfather,...

Marian E. Barrett

Marian E. Barrett

Feb 25, 2025

On February 25, 2025, Marian E. Barrett passed away, surrounded by family, at Country Meadows in Frederick, MD. She was a former resident of Silver Spring, MD, and later resided at The Fairfax retirement community in Ft. Belvoir, VA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, LTC (Ret.) James Barrett; parents, Thomas and Helen Collins;...

Linda Luciel Barnett

Linda Luciel Barnett

Feb 24, 2025

Linda Luciel (Nance) Barnett, a beacon of love and warmth, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at her home in Mount Airy, Maryland, with her faithful dog Buddy on her lap and surrounded by the gardens she tenderly cultivated. Born on November 10, 1960, in Lawrence, Kansas, Linda's life was marked by her creative spirit, thoughtful nature, and passionate...

Dianne D. Karska

Dianne D. Karska

Feb 24, 2025

Dianne Dameron Karska, 85, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM, surrounded by her loving family. She joined the love of her life, Ernest Karska, her husband of 66 years, on a beach in heaven.

Born on April 16, 1939, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Richard Walker...

April Marie Campo

April Marie Campo

Feb 23, 2025

April Quaglietta Campo left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Born in Dover, New Hampshire on July 1, 1959, April's life journey gently concluded on February 23, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, at the age of 65. She was a beacon of love and strength, with an unwavering commitment to her family and professional pursuits. As...

Scott E. Ehlman

Scott E. Ehlman

Feb 23, 2025

Scott E. Ehlman, of Damascus, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 23, 2025, after a brief illness, at age 69.

Born December 23,1955 in Bethesda, Maryland; he was the son of the late Charles and Jean Ehlman.

Scott worked in the construction trades with several local contractors, as well as being self-employed, for many years. He enjoyed camping, fishing,...

Joan Marie Pezenosky

Joan Marie Pezenosky

Feb 23, 2025

Joan Marie Pezenosky, 95, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley.

Born on February 28, 1929, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Marie Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Stanley Pezenosky, and her sister, Dorothy Seabolt.

Joan graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School...

Dolores H. Dreis

Dolores H. Dreis

Feb 23, 2025

Dolores Helen Dreis, 90, passed away on February 23, 2025 in Frederick. She was a devoted wife and mother and always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Born and raised in Albany, N.Y., she moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1953 then to Frederick in 1983.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence A....

Twana Sue Brown

Twana Sue Brown

Feb 23, 2025

Twana Sue Brown, 66, of Boonsboro, MD passed away unexpectedly from this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Born on December 30,1958 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of John Lester Nave of Romney, WV and Mary Jane Sirbaugh (Leatherman) of Sharpsburg, MD.

Twana is survived by her loving husband Albert W. Brown of Boonsboro, MD; one daughter BobbiJo M. Hornbaker...

Jonathan Bennington Zengerle

Jonathan Bennington Zengerle

Feb 22, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jonathan Bennington Zengerle, of Ijamsville, Maryland, on February 22, 2025, at the age of 64. The beloved husband of Monica (Niki) Zengerle, Jon was a kind and compassionate soul whose wry humor and gentle wisdom touched the lives of many.

Born on December 26, 1960, he was the son...

Vanda S. Connor

Vanda S. Connor

Feb 22, 2025

Vanda S. Connor passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland.

Vanda was born in Washington, DC, in 1934. In 1960, she worked on John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign and attended the Inaugural ball. Later, Vanda worked as an assistant dress buyer at Woodward and Lothrop, a job which she thoroughly enjoyed. She also worked as a resident manager...

Richard H. Browne

Richard H. Browne

Feb 22, 2025

Richard H. Browne, a visionary designer and project management professional, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, in Boonsboro, MD. Born in 1937 to his late parents, Richard Horace Browne II and Elsie “Kat” Kathleen Browne. Richard dedicated his life to creating impactful designs and fostering innovation across multiple industries, leaving behind a legacy cherished by his extensive family, friends,...

Terry M. Cross, Jr.

Terry M. Cross, Jr.

Feb 22, 2025

Terry M. Cross, Jr. 83, of Frederick, Maryland passed from this life Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. 

Born July 28, 1941 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Terry M. Cross Sr. and Jane (Howard) Cross. He was husband of the late Edith Cross, his wife of 55 years.

After graduating from Bladensburg...

Kathy A. Robbins

Kathy A. Robbins

Feb 22, 2025

Kathy A. Robbins, 54, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, MD

Born on February 9, 1971, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Edgar L. Blank Sr. and Judy A. Beard Blank of Walkersville.

She attended Walkersville High School in the late 1980's

She was a CNA at various...

Stephen Joseph Giuliani

Stephen Joseph Giuliani

Feb 22, 2025

Stephen Joseph Giuliani, 65, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his home in Frederick, MD. He was the beloved husband of Lisa Giuliani for over 31years. Stephen was father to three sons, Stephen, Samuel and Benjamin. His love and devotion for his family knew no bounds. 

Born on May 18, 1959, in Washington,...

Lanny Ridenour

Lanny Ridenour

Feb 21, 2025

Lanny Ridenour, 69, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, passed from this life on Friday, February 21, 2025 at The Gardens in Gettysburg.

Born on September 29, 1955, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of the late John Roscoe and Bernadette Marie (Wills) Ridenour.

Lanny was a cook and was employed for quite a few places throughout his career. 

He loved hunting, fishing, cooking and...

Betty Marie Goines

Betty Marie Goines

Feb 20, 2025

Ms. Betty Marie Goines, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 20, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek with her son by her side. Betty was born in Frederick, MD to the late Leon and Charlotte Goines.

Betty aka “Betty Boop” to most or “Grandma” to her grandchildren, was a fun-loving person and a homemaker most of her life....

Stacy Lee Kelly

Stacy Lee Kelly

Feb 20, 2025

The family of Stacy Lee Kelly, 55, of New Market, MD are saddened to announce her passing on February 20, 2025 while surrounded by her loved ones.

Proceeded in death by her husband Chuck Farson and survived by her parents Ronald and Carol Kelly of Woodbine, Brother Brian (Rachel) Kelly, Sister Tricia (Daniel) Davis of Mt. Airy and Son Christopher (Ashley)...

Robert V. Brown, Sr.

Robert V. Brown, Sr.

Feb 20, 2025

Robert Vincent Brown, Sr., son of the late John and Helen Brown, husband to the late Carol (Kandy) Brown, proud father to Robert (Bobby) Brown, Jr. and Christine Baker, joined his beloved Kandy and his puppy girl, Daisia, in heaven on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was such a kind, brave man who left behind a long, amazing legacy of...

Rev. Mary Alice Peterhaensel

Rev. Mary Alice Peterhaensel

Feb 20, 2025

Rev. Mary Alice Peterhaensel died peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025. 

Born on March 15, 1943 in Huntingdon, PA, she was preceded in death by her mother, Maybelle Ellen (Morris, Bagshaw) Brewster and father, John Wesley Bagshaw; sister, Elizabeth Ella Bagshaw; and finance, Myron Shirk. 

A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister, daughter, Pastor, and friend who touched the lives of so...