Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Helen Augusta Latimer Horrocks March 29, 1937 - November 12, 2021

Helen Augusta Latimer Horrocks lost her long battle with cancer. Throughout her struggle, Helen participated in several trials that led to treatment improvements and options for other cancer patients.

She was a long-time resident of the Washington Metro Area, most...

Nov 12, 2021

Roger Earl Meade, 66, of Frederick, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at his home.  Born on July 24, 1955, in Baltimore, he was the son of Roger Earle Meade and Catherine C. (Cosgrove) Meade.

Roger was a 1973 graduate of Parkville High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from University of Maryland, College...

Nov 11, 2021

David Allen Esposito, 30, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of Katia Bartoletti.  Born on September 2, 1991, in West Chester, PA, he was the son of David  Esposito and Anna (Martin) Esposito.

Dave was a 2016 Frederick Community College graduate of Fire and Rescue...

Nov 11, 2021

Robert S. Gombos (Bob) passed away in his home in Mount Airy, MD. He is survived by his wife, Marylouise, his sister, Suzanne Schott and her family, and his three children and their families: Steve Gombos, Todd Gombos, and Jennifer Breaux; grandchildren David Gombos, Stevie Gombos, Nicole Bitto, Gabrielle Gombos, Hannah Albino, Michael Gombos and Marc Breaux; and great...

Nov 10, 2021

Mr. Walter Ramsburg Cramer, Jr., 74, life-long Frederick County resident and 55-year volunteer with Independent Hose Company, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital following multiple health issues.

Born October 27, 1947 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Walter R. Cramer, Sr. and Zelda M. (Fogle) Cramer.

For many years,...

Nov 10, 2021

Robert Singer, 74, passed away comfortably on November 10th, 2021. He was the husband of Rose Singer. They shared 7 years of partnership total; 4 years of marriage. Robert was born October 31, 1947 and resided in Frederick, MD. He served as a Marine in the Armed Forces. Most recently, he was employed for Criswell of Thurmont. Robert belonged...

Nov 9, 2021

Patricia Ann "Trish" Hill, 68, of Frederick died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital. She was the loving wife of Karl Richard Higgs, Jr., whom she married in 1997.

Born April 22, 1953 in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Thelma Hill.

Trish worked for T. Rowe...

Nov 9, 2021

Hugh Douglas Buchanan, 73, of Boonsboro, died November 9, 2021 at home. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Boni Buchanan. Born in Greenock, Scotland on August 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Douglas and Pearl Buchanan.

Hugh graduated from Thurmont High School, June 1966, and was a chemistry major at...

Nov 9, 2021

Garrett Winston James Walker, 20, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed November 9, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Born on May 3, 2001, in Maryland , he was the son of Andrew and Debbie Walker.

Garrett was attending University of Alabama where he was a Junior studying Aerospace Engineering.  He was also a member of Delta Chi...

Nov 8, 2021

Paul D. Lawson, 63, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, November 8, 2021, as the result of injuries sustained from an accident at his home.

Born on August 24, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Walter Allen and Anne Sarah Lawson.

Paul attended the Peabody Institute after...

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. David Spencer Stockman, 75, of Jefferson, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is survived by his life partner of 37 years, Carolyn Casper.

Born February 27, 1946 in Jefferson, he was the son of the late Charles Joshua Stockman and Ruth Charlotte (Nusz) Stockman.

His work career...

Nov 6, 2021

Roger Witt Johnson died peacefully on Saturday, November 6th.  He is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine “Kate” Johnson and his parents Fred and Freda Johnson.  He is survived by his son Andrew of Ashburn VA, his daughter-in-law Margaret and their children Alexander and Samantha,...

Nov 6, 2021

Mrs. Janet K. Newcomer, 100, of Mt. Airy and formerly of Walkersville, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021. She was the wife of the late Ralph M. Newcomer for 68 years.

Born on August 23, 1921, in Walkersville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Strine) Kirchner. She graduated from Walkersville High School...

Nov 6, 2021

Catherine Luvenia (Bowie) Powell, lovingly known as Kitty, and to her grandchildren as Bemall, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, November 6th, 2021, at the age of 87. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Catherine was born in Frederick, MD on July 7th, 1934 to the late Spencer C. and...

Nov 6, 2021

John Edward Moriarty, 87, of Monrovia, passed from this life on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of Marguerite Moriarty.  Born on September 23, 1934, in Taunton, MA, he was the son of John Edward Moriarty and Rose Margaret (McCaffrey).

Mr. Moriarty attended Boston University and Northeastern University.  He also served in...

Nov 5, 2021

Esther Mae (Timmons) Jewell passed away peacefully at Frederick Health Hospital on Friday, November 5, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on February 10, 1932 in Snow Hill, Maryland and was the daughter of Herman and Kathryn (Lewis) Timmons. She lived 56 years in Monocacy Village, Frederick, with her husband of over 70 years Clarence...

Nov 5, 2021

Evelyn Marie Norris, 96, died on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Citizens Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles R. Norris of Knoxville, MD. Born on August 27, 1925, in Lovettsville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Mary “Ruth” Fawley Myers Baker and James Lamar Myers. In addition to her parents and husband, she...

Nov 5, 2021

Regis Gamble, 56, of Middletown, passed from this life on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital.  He was the husband of 36 years to Gina Gamble.  Born on April 21, 1965, in New Eagle, PA, he was the son of Regis Anthony Gamble and Georgeanna Jean (Staffen) Gamble.

Regis was a 1983 graduate of Brownsville High...

Nov 4, 2021

Marilee Hodsdon Quesada, 87, of Boyds, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Holy Cross Hospital in Germantown, MD.

Born on May 22, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Hobart and Marian Edith (Heinrich) Hodsdon, and wife to Donald C. Quesada (1929 - 1981).

Marilee...

Nov 4, 2021

On Thursday, November 4th at sunset Eva Maria Carpenter peacefully slipped the bonds of this earthly existence surrounded by those whom she loved. Though we grieve, let us continue to share her spark through stories. Eva was born in El Paso, Texas on June 17th, 1950 to her parents Grady J. and Maria L. (Jagla) Stroud, in “the second...