Obituaries
John A. Runion
Jan 10, 2025
John A. Runion, 89, of Mt. Airy, MD, peacefully went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, at 11:10 AM on January 10, 2025, with his beloved wife, Beverly Runion, by his side.
Born on September 20, 1935, in Bayard, WV, John was the son of the late Alton B. Runion and Justina S. Runion of Keyser, WV. He was...
Michael J. Connors, Sr.
Jan 10, 2025
Michael J.Connors, Sr., 78, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy. He was the husband of Marlene Connors, his wife of 44 years.
Born on March 7, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Robert P Connors and Audrey Marie Reese Connors. He...
Grace Cora Rogers
Jan 10, 2025
Grace Rogers of Gaithersburg, MD passed peacefully on January 10, 2025. She was 96 and lived a very full life in the midst of her large and loving family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, her son Timothy, daughter-in-law Marilyn, and son-in-law John. Grace is survived by her children and their spouses: Richard(Sandy), Kathleen(Stephen),Sharon(Jack)Beth, Frank(Vanessa).
Gramma Grace/Gammy/Buttercup was delighted...
Margaret L. Wachter
Jan 10, 2025
Margaret L. Wachter , 97, of Mountaindale, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 10, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. Wachter, Jr. (Bobby) for 64 years.
Born on November 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Mary Eaton Rice.
Margaret was married in 1948 to Robert they met in church. She...
Howard Albert Milor, Jr.
Jan 9, 2025
Howard A. Milor, Jr., devoted husband, father and grandfather, died on Thursday, January 9, 2025 of heart failure as a complication of COVID-19.
Howard was a world-traveler who was also, at heart, a homebody who loved spending time surrounded by his loving family. He was a surrogate father to many of his two boys’ friends as they were growing up. He...
Leslie Rosin Dent
Jan 9, 2025
Leslie Rosin Dent, 84, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Born on March 21, 1940, in Portland, OR, she was the daughter of Alvin Rosin and Dorothy (Evelyn) Lanziotti.
She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed.
Ms. Dent is survived by her daughters Leslie Ann Dent...
Robert William Newton
Jan 9, 2025
Robert William Newton, 85, of Smithsburg, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Born on April 13, 1939, in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Stokes and Elfleda Gertrude (Guthrie) Newton.
Robert was a 1957 graduate of Upper Darby High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Mt. Bethel United...
Ronald Dudley
Jan 8, 2025
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Ronald Tracy Dudley, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, on January 8, 2025, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.. Ron was a man of boundless energy, unwavering dedication, and deep love for his family, community, and country.
Born on May 12, 1943, in Birmingham, Missouri, Ron was the beloved son of Tracy Dudley and...
Cathy Rose
Jan 8, 2025
Cathy Rose, born on August 30, 1968, in Frederick, Maryland, departed this world on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Brunswick, Maryland, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unity that will be cherished by her family and friends forever. She was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by her dedication to those she loved most.
Cathy was a devoted...
Kenneth Monroe Angleberger
Jan 8, 2025
Kenneth Monroe Angleberger, 95, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Gloria Myers Angleberger.
Born on December 7, 1929, in Lewistown, MD, he was the son of the late W. Roy and Rheba (Summers) Angleberger.
Kenneth graduated from Frederick High School and proudly served as mortarman in the...
Edward Getzen Hobbs
Jan 8, 2025
Edward Getzen "Eddie" Hobbs, age 68, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, of 43 years, Debbie Hobbs.
Born on January 13, 1956, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Edward G. Hobbs, Jr. and Louise F. Hobbs.
In addition to his wife, he is survived...
Dr. Emmett Full
Jan 8, 2025
Emmett Full, 99, of Mount Airy, Md., ended his journey on earth on January 8, 2025, peacefully at home with his family. Emmett lived a fulfilled life that began in Granville, Iowa, in 1925, to Otto and Barbara Full. Unfortunately, Otto was killed in an accident eight days after his son’s birth. Barb and her new son had to leave...
Johanna Madeline Gomes Speckhardt
Jan 6, 2025
Johanna Madeline Gomes Speckhardt, 23, of Myersville, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., with her husband, Andrew Brooke Lawson, by her side.
Born on April 28, 2001, in Arlington, VA, Johanna was the daughter of Roy Martin Speckhardt and Charlene Evelyn Gomes, and sister of Max Gomes Speckhardt. She was...
Conor Gannon Toole
Jan 6, 2025
Conor Gannon Toole, 55, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Melissa Toole for almost 20 years.
Born on February 11, 1969, in Rahway, New Jersey. He was the son of the late John and Bonnie Toole. He grew up in Livingston and graduated from Seton Hall Prep in 1987....
Ronald William Wilt
Jan 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald William Wilt, the son of Caroline Fahnestock Lake and William Walter Wilt; and stepson to Henry L. Lake Sr.
Ronald resided in Brunswick Maryland at the home of Henry L. Lake Jr, who was not only his brother but his best friend. Ronald passed on January 5th 2025 at...
Yoshie H. Hoppenjans
Jan 5, 2025
Yoshie Hayashi Hoppenjans, 96, of Columbia, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, due to natural causes.
Yoshie was born on December 8, 1928, in Yokosuka, Japan. She married her beloved husband, Lawrence Gilbert Hoppenjans, on February 5, 1953, in Yokosuka, Japan, and together they shared a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.
Yoshie is survived by her children:...
Mr. Coby Gene Clayton
Jan 3, 2025
Mr. Coby Gene Clayton of Damascus, MD went home in the arms of Jesus on Friday, January3, 2025.
A celebration of Coby's life journey will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd, Mt Airy, MD. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM Prior to services.
Interment will be at Mountain...
Robert D. Schulze Jr.
Jan 3, 2025
Robert D. Schulze Jr., 77, of New Market, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born on March 19, 1947, in Ossining, New York, he was the son of the late Robert D. Schulze and Helen Sampson Schulze. He grew up in New York, Texas, and Virginia Beach with his parents and twin brother, John F Schulze....
Thomas Andrew Lamkin
Jan 3, 2025
Thomas Andrew Lamkin, a native Washingtonian, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born on July 19, 1939 to Estelle Sally and John Wesley Lamkin. He loved his family and is survived by his wife Janet Price Lamkin and five daughters, Debbie Noble, Shelly Easley (Brig), Lisa Williams (David), Lynn Lamkin, and Emily...
Christopher T. Burnett
Jan 1, 2025
Christopher Thomas Burnett peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on January 1, 2025, at age 56. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Thomas R. Burnett and Irene (Salamon) Burnett. He is survived by his adoring wife, Lucy (D’Amario) Burnett and two children, Lieutenant Timothy P. Burnett (Emily) and Julianna Burnett Chatlin (Michael).
Also surviving are brother Michael Burnett (Frances), sister...
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