Obituaries
James Zaykoski
Mar 30, 2021
James Anthony Zaykoski, 57 of Mount Airy, MD passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in Mount Airy, MD.
Born on April 20, 1963 in Wilkes Barre, PA. He was the son of the late Carl Zaykoski and Dorothy (Sefcik) Zaykoski.
He graduated valedictorian from Greater Nanticoke Area High School in 1981 and went...
Chief Milton Frech Jr.
Mar 30, 2021
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Chief Milton Frech Jr., of Emmitsburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 30, 2021. He was the beloved husband of 31 years to Michele Frances Frech.
Born on August 13, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland he was the son...
Robert Towns
Mar 27, 2021
Robert Leslie Towns was born to the late Herbert A. Towns, Sr. and Juanita Towns on March 30, 1954 in Manhattan, New York. Robert was one of six children with three older brothers and two younger sisters. He moved from Manhattan to the Bronx after three months and then from the Bronx to Queens in 1967.
Robert...
Roger Roderick
Mar 27, 2021
Roger Carroll Roderick , 93, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Kline Hospice in Mount Airy, MD. He was the beloved husband of Barbarateen M. (Eaton) Roderick for 40 years.
Born on May 20, 1927, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Andrew McClellan and Airy Viola...
Gloria Dotson
Mar 27, 2021
GLORIA ANN DOTSON, daughter of the late James Edward Dotson, Sr and Clara Catherine Snowden Dotson was born on December 30, 1955 in Carroll County Maryland. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Michael (Dike) Dotson and Emory (Stu) Dotson. She departed this life peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland...
Kenneth Barnes, Jr.
Mar 26, 2021
Kenneth C. Barnes, Jr, known as "Ken" to friends and "Tuck" to family, age 83, went home to Jesus on March 26, 2021. He passed away at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown with his beloved wife, daughter, and son at his side. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Anne Elizabeth (Betty) Barnes. Ken entered this world...
Georgia Milkes
Mar 26, 2021
Georgia "Ann" Milkes, 77, of Gaithersburg, Maryland passed from this life on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Sunrise Senior Living in Frederick, Maryland. Born on July 5, 1943 as a twin with Robert Henry "Bobby" Davidson, she was the daughter of the late Marion Wesley "Jack" Davidson and Hattie Grey Crawford Davidson. She was the loving wife of...

W. Richard Benson, Jr.
Mar 26, 2021
Mr. W. Richard Benson, Jr., age 77 of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of Dinah June Baum Benson, his wife of 56 years.
Born on November 22, 1943, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Warner Richard Benson, Sr. and...
Juanita Teasley
Mar 25, 2021
Juanita Sims Teasley, 92, of Adamstown, MD (formerly of Savannah, GA) died March 25, 2021. For the last 7 years, she has resided at Buckingham’s Choice in Adamstown, MD. Born Alma Juanita Sims on July 23, 1928 in College Park, GA, she was the daughter of Alton B. and Thelma S. Sims. She was preceded in death by her...
John Connell
Mar 25, 2021
John Dillard Connell, 73, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, MD. He was the beloved husband of Leslie J. Connell.
Born on October 23, 1947, in Winchester, VA, he was the son of John A. and Una E. (Dillard) Connell.
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Juanita Teasley
Mar 25, 2021
Juanita Sims Teasley, 92, of Adamstown, MD (formerly of Savannah, GA) died March 25, 2021. For the last 7 years, she has resided at Buckingham’s Choice in Adamstown, MD.
Born Alma Juanita Sims on July 23, 1928 in College Park, GA, she was the daughter of Alton B. and Thelma S. Sims. She was preceded in death...
Edgar Hernandez
Mar 24, 2021
Edgar Hernandez, 57, of Ijamsville, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Dove Hospice House in Westminster, MD.
Born on October 29, 1963, he was the son of Ana (Caceres) Hernandez.
Edgar was the proud owner and operator of his construction business ERH Concrete, LLC. When Edgar wasn't working, he loved...
Julia Kramer
Mar 24, 2021
Julia Kramer, the beloved matriarch of our family, died on March 24, 2021. She was 88.
Born on October 29, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore LaDuca and Angelina Gianinino LaDuca of Sicily, Italy.
She graduated in 1950 from East New York Vocational High School, Brooklyn, NY. After...
James Lucas
Mar 24, 2021
James Ellison Lucas Jr, 87, of Jefferson, passed away on March 24, 2021 at Citizens Care and Rehab in Frederick.
Born on July 18, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late James Ellison Lucas and Doris Lucas Lamb both of Savannah, GA. Jim was involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in NY...

Yang Cheng
Mar 24, 2021
Yang Kuang Cheng passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021, at age 80. Yang was born in Taiwan and immigrated to the United States. Originally settling in Potomac, Maryland, Yang relocated to Frederick, Maryland to raise his family. Yang lived his American dream of owning a home with a yard, driving his truck, and having his children graduate from...

Raymond Cullen
Mar 23, 2021
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James Mahoney, Jr.
Mar 22, 2021
James Francis Mahoney, Jr. 80, of Gaithersburg, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Diana Mahoney. Born on December 28, 1940, in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late James Francis Mahoney and Gertrude (Livingston) Mahoney.
He was the...
Rev. Duane Beck, Sr.
Mar 22, 2021
Rev. Duane Leon Beck, Sr., 85, of Myrtle Beach, SC, went to be with the Lord on Monday March 22, 2021. He was born May 29, 1935 to the late Harold C. Beck and Mildred Hornbaker Beck.
Rev. Beck led a full life with many accomplishments. The two greatest in his eyes were his service in the...
Deborah Leatherman
Mar 22, 2021
Deborah Ann Leatherman, 61, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, passed away from this life on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Chambersburg Hospital in Chambersburg, PA. She was the beloved wife of R. Dwight Leatherman.
Born on June 3, 1959, in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of the late Zerban Gilbert and Corine (Chefney) Gilbert.
She...