Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

Norma Jean DuPriest January 29, 1931 - January 10, 2021

Mrs. Norma Jean DuPriest, 89, of Frederick, died peacefully on January 10, 2021 at Citizen’s Care and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born to Bertha and William Lehew in Fellsburg, PA on January 29, 1931. She grew up in Belle Vernon, graduating...

Jan 9, 2021

George Joseph Kolega of Frederick, 90, passed away peacefully on January 9,  2021.  He was the beloved husband of Rosemary Torrine Kolega for 59 years. Born in Johnstown, Pa on July 31, 1930, he was the son of the late George and Susanna (Glovyna) Kolega.  He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Margaret, John, Frank, Irene...

Jan 9, 2021

Shirley E. Brown, 88, of Sabillasville, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at St. Joseph's Ministries Nursing Facility in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Shirley was the wife of the late Karl R. Brown.

Born on July 10, 1932, in Westminster, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Bowers and Margaret E. Haines-Bowers....

Jan 9, 2021

Bruce Edward Buzdygon, 69, of New Market, MD, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on July 29, 1951, in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John J. Buzdygon and Laura M. (Hager) Buzdygon. He was the loving husband of Ricky Hirschhorn, his wife of 43 years.

Bruce attended Penn...

Jan 9, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 9, 2021

John E Cartee , 90, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Homewood at Crumland Farms.

Born on November 12, 1930, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of  the late Ralph Cartee and Laura Catherine Hossler. John was raised by his grandparents John and Lola Cartee.

John was...

Jan 9, 2021

Orland Dean French, 99, of Adamstown, a retired Coast Guard Commander and later a senior employee of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) died on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Buckingham's Choice in Adamstown. He was the husband of the late Vivian Moore French who died in 2015.

CDR French served in the Coast Guard for 26...

Jan 9, 2021

Carol Lee Zeisweiss, 77, of Middletown died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Meritus Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Edward Zeisweiss for 50 years. Born December 24, 1943 in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Alvie Stouts and Irene (Waters) Stout. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, was an avid animal lover and took pride in caring...

Jan 8, 2021

Eric Joseph Schimmel, 90, of Bethesda, Maryland recently residing in Frederick passed from this life on Friday, January 8, 2021 unexpectedly.

He was born on December 11, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois.  He was the son of Erich Peter Schimmel and his beloved mother Louise Amalie(Jessat) Schimmel.  Eric graduated from St. George's High School in Chicago.  He went...

Jan 8, 2021

Linda Bernice Newman, 70, of Frederick, passed away on peacefully January 8, 2021.  Born on February 13, 1950, she was the daughter of the late George Edward and Pearl Savannah (Fisher) Newman. Linda attended Frederick High School and went on to be a very hard worker for SAIC until retirement.  She was a genuine and honest woman who enjoyed...

Jan 7, 2021

Betty Jane Stambaugh, 93, passed away on January 7, 2021.

Born November 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. Andrew and Edith M. Alexander Andrew. Betty was the oldest child of 18 children, that included 9 boys and 9 girls.

She is survived by her brothers, James, Samuel, Paul, Eugene and...

Jan 7, 2021

Betty Ruth Ramsburg, went to be with her Lord on January 7, 2021.  Born March 30, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Bell Eichelberger.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Stultz and a brother, Eddie Eichelberger.

Betty was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Bernard Ramsburg for 65...

Jan 7, 2021

Francis "Frank" Edgar Day, 69, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 22, 1951, in Olney, MD, he was the son of the late Jesse  Day and Mabel  (Ricketts) Day. He was the loving husband of Vivian "Sissy" Irene Day his wife of 49 years. Frank...

Jan 7, 2021

Ralph Edwin Kendle, 94, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Ravenwood Lutheran Village.

Born on December 8, 1926, in Maugansville, he was the son of the late Preston Kendle, Sr. and Martha Stine Kendle. In April of 2018, his wife, Janice Ridenour Kendle, preceded him in death after 69 years of marriage.

Mr. Kendle...

Jan 6, 2021

Elizabeth Fletcher, 83, of Frederick, passed away on December 30, 2020. She was born in Jarrow, United Kingdom on May 9, 1937.

Her father was in the British Air Force and the family moved several times during her childhood. An extended time in Wales was her best experience at school and left her speaking Welsh. She came...

Jan 6, 2021

Geraldine Marie Betts Moser, age 86, was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 6, at home.

She was born on April 2, 1934 in Mapleville, Maryland, the beloved daughter to the late Edgar L. and Catherine E Betts. Geraldine was predeceased by her husband, J. Thomas Moser, Sr.; and her sister, Edith Moss.

Jan 5, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 5, 2021

Gisele Wadih Salloum, 89, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Philip Kronfli.

Born on February 11, 1931 in Homs, Syria, she was the daughter of the late Wadih  Salloum and Wadiha  (Sabella) Salloum.

She was a loving...

Jan 4, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Jan 4, 2021

Mary Ann (Carver) Blackburn was born to Harry and Merle Carver on October 28, 1964 in Wilmington, California at around 1am.  Mary Ann was an easy child to care for and loved to care for others.  From the time she was thirteen months old she was trying to care of her baby sister Cathy.  When her brother Glen was...