Obituaries

Judith (Judy) Smith Tarr

Jul 31, 2021

Judith (Judy) Louise Smith Tarr (of Frederick, MD and formally of Silver Spring and Gaithersburg, MD) was born on October 15, 1938, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Hugh and Marguerite Johnson Smith. Judy was called home on July 31, 2021. Raised in Pontiac, she graduated from Pontiac High School in 1956 and earned a degree in elementary education from the...

Barbara Lowry

Jul 30, 2021

Barbara Helen Lowry, 77, of Frederick, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Frederick, MD surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 15, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sig and Helen Orzechowski of Beverly Hills, Florida.

We have...

John Mulgrew

Jul 30, 2021

John Augustine Mulgrew lost his battle tragically on July 30th 2021, at the young age of 31. Born on february 4th 1990 to Ida Ann and Edward Mulgrew in Gaithersburg, MD. John grew up in New Market, MD for most of his life, where he had a huge impact on the lives of his friends and family. John was...

Lorraine Watson

Jul 29, 2021

Lorraine Ellen Watson, 73, of Thurmont, Maryland, went home to be with her Heavenly Father suddenly at home on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Lorraine was born on January 26, 1948, in Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of the late Charley Andrew Gannon and Mary Elizabeth (Mahon) Gannon.

Lorraine was an amazing christian lady that...

Cecil Hensley

Jul 29, 2021

Cecil Jack Hensley, Sr., 84, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home.

Born on March 13, 1937, in Kingsport, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Tom and Cora Grant Hensley.

He was a hardworking cabinet maker who spent a lifetime making beautiful kitchens. His co-workers...

Delores Brown

Jul 29, 2021

Delores Almeda (McAbee) Brown, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in the early morning.  She was surrounded by her loving, devoted daughters.

Born April 3, 1934, in Montgomery County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Inez (Zeigler) McAbee. Delores was married to the late...

Lawrence Lublin

Jul 29, 2021

Lawrence Michael Lublin, 68, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born on October 24, 1952, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Henry Lublin and Mollie (Fink) Lublin. Mike graduated from John F. Kennedy High School, Silver Spring in 1970 and attended the University of Maryland. He worked mostly...

Jo Ann Bennington

Jul 29, 2021

Jo Ann  Bennington , 95, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick, MD.

She was born on April 8, 1926, in Ashland, KY, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Bolen and Gladys (Cramer) Bolen.

Jo Ann was the loving wife of...

Donna Darr

Jul 28, 2021

Donna Jean Darr, 73, of Harwood, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  She was the wife of David Fugitt.  Born on August 27, 1947, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of David  King and Bebe Bertha (Daniels) King.

Mrs. Darr was an administrative assistant for the Maryland State Police,...

Dorothea Aleshire

Jul 27, 2021

Dorothea Josephine Aleshire, of Mt. Airy, passed away on July 27, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.

Dorothea (Dottijo) was born in White River Junction, Vermont to Joseph and Dorothea Kulikowski. After Dottijo graduated from Gaithersburg High School, she went into banking where she managed branches for several major banks before going into...

Diane Wilson

Jul 27, 2021

Diane Rose Wilson 73, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July, 27, 2021. Born December 2, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of George and Eunice Berrang.

She was the proud mother of Jodi Marie Leaman and Joe Paul Wilson; grandmother to Brittany Diane Leaman, Raymond Joseph Leaman, Ella Rose Wilson, Tyler Joseph Wilson;...

Vernon Huntzberry, Jr.

Jul 24, 2021

Vernon Landon Huntzberry Jr., 85, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Carol Huntzberry for 65 years.

Born on November 13, 1935, in Hagerstown, MD he was the son of the lateVernon Landon and Gladys Susan (Green) Huntzberry.

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Riley Eppley

Jul 23, 2021

Riley Allan Eppley, 26, of Monrovia died unexpectedly on Friday, July 23, 2021.

Born December 30, 1994 in Frederick, he was the son of Mark Eppley of Monrovia and Madeline Eppley of Utah.

Riley was a 2014 graduate of Linganore High School. He was an electrician with Freestate Electric.

He enjoyed street bikes,...

Jomo Nkunika

Jul 22, 2021

The families of Nkunikas and Maletas regret to announce the death of Jomo Martin Nkunika who died in Mexico on 22 July 2021.

Beloved husband of Dali of Frederick, MD; father of Josh and Jolisa, and son of Hudson and Chrissie Nkunika.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 10:30 am...

Robert Cotter

Jul 21, 2021

Robert William Cotter, age 89, passed away on July 21, 2021.  He was born in New Haven, CT on November 4, 1931 to Helen W. and Frederick W. Cotter.  Bob lived in Shelton, CT and graduated from St. Joseph’s Parochial School in Shelton and Fairfield Prep in Fairfield, CT.  He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree...

Michael Nitka, Jr.

Jul 20, 2021

Michael Nitka Jr., 58, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Born on September 7, 1962, in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of Michael S. Nitka, Sr. and the late Imogene D. (Muir) Nitka.

In addition to his father he is survived by his sister, Kathryn Casper and dear...

Grace Sheetenhelm

Jul 20, 2021

Grace W. Sheetenhelm, 91, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her home.  She was the beloved wife of the late George Sheetenhelm.

Born on June 24, 1930, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Pearl Fanny (Kinna) Wilcoxon.

Grace was a 1948...

Brian Johnston

Jul 20, 2021

Obit is Pending

Cynthia Kirby

Jul 19, 2021

Cynthia Kirby of Brunswick, MD passed on Monday, July 19, 2021. Enthusiastic gardener and homemaker, Cindy was an accomplished seamstress who made detailed quilts and tailored clothes. Skilled legal secretary for a patent law firm in Washington, D.C., Cindy later freelanced as a collaborator to musical instrument production and retail in Oklahoma City with Walt, her late husband and companion...

(Maria Bernadette) Thi Thi Dao

Jul 19, 2021

Maria Bernadette Thi Thi Dao passed peacefully from this life at the age of 92 to join her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 19, 2021, while surrounded by loved ones at her home in New Market, Maryland. She is survived by her devoted and caring family: her husband, Ninh Quy Dao, her 9 children, 15 grandchildren, and 5...