Obituaries

Jan 6, 2022

Brandon Loyd Krakau of Ijamsville, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2022.  Born July 5, 1982 in Sandy Spring, Maryland to Ellen F. Krakau (Barnes) and the late Rodger B. Krakau. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Loyd O. and Mary R. Barnes.

Brandon graduated from High School in 2000 and worked as...

Jan 5, 2022

Kenneth Daniel Patrick Jr, 68, of Ijamsville MD, passed from this life on January 5, 2022.

Born on January 31, 1953 in Fort Eustis, Virginia, he was the son of Kenneth Daniel Patrick Sr and Jeanne Marie Patrick (Foote), whom preceded him in death, along with his brother, Michael Joseph Patrick.

He is survived by...

Jan 5, 2022

Thomas Eugene Hafler, 48, of Walkersville, passed away January 5, 2022 after a short hospital stay. He was born April 5, 1973 to Dian A. Hafler and the late Robert J.Hafler, Sr.

Tom graduated from Cabrini College in Pennsylvania, where he played lacrosse. He enjoyed camping, hiking, puzzles/games, lacrosse and rugby.  He was also active in coaching...

Jan 4, 2022

Zenaida Mateo Campos, 83 of New Market, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home.

Born on June 8, 1938, in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Ponciano Mateo and Maria Cabalhin. While living in the Philippines, she worked as a teacher. Upon moving to the United States, she worked in administrative...

Jan 4, 2022

TAMERA LYNN THOMAS (56) of Secretary, MD, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at home in Mount Airy, MD after battling cancer.

Devoted wife of 31 years to William Anthony Thomas. Loving mother to daughter Tara Adrianna Pew and her husband Ryan Michael of Hedgesville, WV and daughter Taylor Alexis Robinson and her...

Jan 4, 2022

Walter Gordon Watts, 86, of Clarksburg Maryland passed away on January 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born October 29, 1935 in Tuxedo, Maryland he was the son of the late Wilton and Helen Watts.  Gordon was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired Sargent from the Montgomery County Fire...

Jan 3, 2022

Louise Burdette Fritz, age 76, of Point of Rocks, Maryland, passed peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2022 at home surrounded by her children.

She was born on May 20, 1945 in Boyds, Maryland to the late Kenneth N. and Alice N. Burdette.

She married the love of her life,  Alvin (Butch) Leroy Fritz on November...

Jan 2, 2022

Elizabeth Visco of Broomall, Pa. died January 2, 2022.

Born December 5, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Giacomo and Anna (Serpente) DiMarco, Elizabeth DiMarco Visco was a big-hearted, outgoing, endlessly energetic sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother within a exuberant, extroverted, ever-expanding multi-generational Italian-American family.

No life can be accurately portrayed in the few...

Jan 2, 2022

Erin Kathleen Suder, 48, of Boonsboro, Maryland passed from this life, at home, on Sunday, January 02, 2022, surrounded by her children and family. She was the beloved wife of Andy Suder for 23 years. Born June 10, 1973, in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of Robert Gerard Slattery, of Charlotte N.C., and Jean Marie (Calahan) Crunk of...

Jan 1, 2022

Karl Ralph Heinrich was a man of many strengths. He was born on a cold winter day in Vermillion, South Dakota to Max and Bette Heinrich, but grew up in Potomac, MD. He graduated from Wootton High School and created invaluable friendships there that lasted a lifetime.

Karl was a faithful husband of 39 years to Leyla...

Jan 1, 2022

John Joseph “Jack” Demchalk PhD, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022, with his family by his side at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of 39 years to Mary Ellen Demchalk, whom he wed in 1982.

Born on August 15, 1934, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the first child of Anna...

Jan 1, 2022

Albert Michael Snopek, 79, and a long-time resident of Lebanon Township, passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by his family, on January 1, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Albert leaves behind his wife Debbie of 44 years and their six daughters; Kristin, Cheryl, Beth, Danielle, Julie, and Shawna and his seven wonderful grandchildren. He...

Jan 1, 2022

John (Johnny) Clyde Fowler’s angel wings were carved on January 1, 2022 after battling with complications from heart surgery.

Husband of wife, Linda for 50 years, he is survived by her and children, John Fowler Jr. and friend, Marissa of New Market, Md; Noah Fowler and wife, Tonya of Brunswick, Md; Not by blood, but DAD all the...

Jan 1, 2022

Donald Anthony Leadore, 80, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He joins his loving wife in heaven Mary Joan Leadore.

Born on May 29, 1941, in York, PA. He was the son of Gelard Joseph and Cora Marie (Heaps) Leadore.

Don is a Veteran of the US Air Force and...

Dec 31, 2021

Robert “Bob” Condon, 80, of Wolfsville, Maryland, completed his earthly days on December 31, 2021.

He grew up as the middle son of Charles and Rose Mary Condon, with brothers Charles William “Bill” and John, and sister Mary, on their farm near Oswego, Illinois.

He attended the University of Illinois earning a Bachelor of Science...

Dec 30, 2021

Ikuko “Gloria” Dixon, 92, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at the Montevue Assisted Living in Frederick, Maryland.  She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Leo Dixon, who passed away on July 10, 1980.

Born on February 1, 1929, in Nara, Japan, Ikuko was one of seven...

Dec 30, 2021

Regina M Long, 75, of Woodbine, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. Born on June 15, 1946, in Altoona, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Katherine (Kolbrecki) Kowalczyk. Regina is survived by husband of 54 years, Kenneth Long. She is also survived by brothers, Raymond,...