Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

Eric J. Hurline, 41, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed away from this life Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

He was the son of the late Philip Hurline, Sr.  and survived by his mother, Mary Green and her husband, Edward Green and brother Philip Hurline, Jr. He also had a brother, Jacob Hurline who preceded him in death.

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Nov 15, 2021

Paul Bradley Chance, PHD was born in Glen Burnie, Maryland.  He was the fourth of five children of Edward G. and Dorothy E. Kendall Chance.  He graduated from Towson University, received his Master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado and his PHD in Psychology from Utah State.  He started his professional career as a teacher at the high...

Nov 14, 2021

Cathy Whipp, 48, of Monrovia, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Kline Hospice in Mount Airy, MD Born on August 30, 1973, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Carl T. Dickson and Judith (Smith) Dickson.

She graduated from La Plata High School, and after graduation she pursued a...

Nov 14, 2021

Joette Denise Conte Waters, 69, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born on January 12, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, she grew up in Riverdale, Maryland, graduating from Elizabeth Seton High School and attending the University of Maryland. She worked as a District Manager for many years at Private Storage in Silver Spring, Maryland, followed...

Nov 14, 2021

Randy Wayne Robucci, 72, passed away at home on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born on February 22, 1949 in Hagerstown, he was the son Josie Robucci and the late Bettie Diana (Wilson) Robucci.  He leaves behind Christine, his wife of 47 years.

Mr. Robucci enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father, grandfather, and uncle. He met his...

Nov 13, 2021

Mr. Eduardo Acevedo, 86, of Towson, MD, died on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Harmony Hall Retirement Home in Columbia, Md. His wife of 33 years, Maria Teresa Acevedo, passed away in 1993. Mr. Acevedo is survived by his daughter Marta Teresa Acevedo-Girod and his son-in-law, Bob Girod; his daughter Sylvia Acevedo Blair and his son-in-law Timothy P. Blair;...

Nov 13, 2021

Rita Welsh Nikirk, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, age 90, of Mount Airy, Maryland passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021, at Lorien Health Care. She was the wife of the late Harry (Huck) Smith Nikirk for 67 years. Born on October 30, 1931, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Rita was the daughter of the late Oliver Owings...

Nov 13, 2021

Barbara Ann Holder, age 72, of Boonsboro, MD died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday November 13, 2021, at Meritus Medical Center after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  Her final days were filled with the same strength, peace, and grace she shared with all who knew her.  She asked to see smiles instead of tears. Born September...

Nov 13, 2021

Doris Lee Ashenfelter, 91, of Frederick, Maryland went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2021 while rehabilitating at Citizen’s Care & Rehabilitation Center in Frederick.  She was the wife of the late Richard B. Ashenfelter, Sr., who died in December 1998, having been married for 45 years. Doris lived independently and overcame episodes of pneumonia in...

Nov 13, 2021

Betty Lou Breese (born May 13, 1927) passed away November 13, 2021 at the age of 94, at the Elmcroft Assisted Living in Hagerstown, Maryland.

She was married for 46 years to her high school sweetheart, Lawrence Odell Breese, from February 13, 1946 to January 9, 1993 (until his death).

Betty Lou had a very...

Nov 12, 2021

Leonila Macapagal Acal, 85 of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on November 12, 2021 peacefully at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy. She is the beloved wife of Narciso Acal.

Born on January 17, 1936 in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Anton and Apolonia (Tagle) Macapagal. Leonila graduated high school and continued on to...

Nov 12, 2021

Mr. Paul Ray "P.R." Wisner, Jr., 64 of Frederick went to be with his lord on Friday November 12, 2021 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

He has joined his father, Paul Ray Wisner, Sr., in heaven. He is survived by daughters, Rachelle Lee Stitely (Daniel Stitely) and Alexis Highbarger; grandchildren, Landon Wisner and Camden Stitely; his...

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...