Obituaries

Jul 30, 2020

Paul Edwin Nick, 66, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, July 30, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of the late Joann Nick.

Born on February 25, 1954, in Ranson,WV,  he was the son of the late Fred William and Margerite  (Longerbeam) Nick.

Paul enjoyed lifting weights, dancing and singing, classic cars...

Jul 29, 2020

Rita Marie Canning Meurer July 10, 1928 - July 29, 2020

A native of Dedham, Massachusetts, Rita Marie Meurer was born on July 10, 1928, the youngest of four children of the late E. Joseph and Esther G. Canning. She was the sister of E. Joseph Canning, Jr., Robert V. Canning, and Edward X. Canning, all of...

Jul 28, 2020

Beatrice Ellen Stockman, 61, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, peacefully in her sleep. Born on January 13, 1959, in Frederick, to the late Robert “Bob” Stockman Sr. and Anne Willis Stockman. She is proceeded in death by her brother Robert “Bobby” Stockman Jr. She is survived by her daughter Sarah Carter Whitworth, of Frederick, sister...

Jul 27, 2020

Mr. James R. O'Neill, 56 of Frederick, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 27, 2020, at his residence. He was the husband of Heather M. O'Neill, his wife of 18 years.

Born on February 15, 1964 in Camden, NJ he was the son of Patricia K. O'Neill of Rockville and the late Walter C. O'Neill.

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Jul 27, 2020

Robert Lee “Bob” Gladhill, 70, died Monday, July 27, 2020 of Lewy Body Dementia. For 51 years, he was the loving husband of Linda Lou (Tribett) Gladhill.

Born in Frederick, MD, he was the son of Maud Etta (Marsh) Gladhill of Harmony and the late Donald Lee Gladhill. Bob attended Middletown High School, worked for 33 years at...

Jul 25, 2020

Peter Anatole Stepp, Sr., 82, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life into heaven  with his wife and children by his side on Saturday  July 25, 2020 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.    He was the beloved husband of Gloria Jean Stepp for 60 years. Born on May 9, 1938, in Washington, DC, he was the son...

Jul 25, 2020

Mrs. Ruth E. Broome, 92, of Martinsburg, WV, died  Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Elmcroft of Martinsburg with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Paul Broome.

Born December 29, 1927 in McKaig, MD, she was the daughter of the late Alton C. and Lenora (Fox) Twenty.

She worked at...

Jul 23, 2020

Bettie Marie (Reeder) Hull, 92, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Doey's House.

Born on March 15, 1928, in Clevelandtown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Ruth S. (Alexander) Reeder. Her husband of over 50 years, Hillard E. Hull, preceded her in death in 2008.

Jul 23, 2020

Dexter Femi Williams

“Those who knew Dexter, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.”

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Dexter Williams (DJ), age 15 our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from a tragic accident.

Those who knew Dexter,...

Jul 22, 2020

William (Bill) Paul Hunter, Sr., 87,of Rockville, MD, died on July 22, 2020. He was the husband of Margie, his wife of 68 years. Born February 22, 1933 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Helen and Galen Hunter, Sr. and brother to Buddy Hunter and Barbara Jean Heaverly. He leaves behind a son, Bill Hunter, Jr. (Carol)...

Jul 22, 2020

On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, Richard L. Eyler, father of two children, passed away at the age of 61.  He worked in the restaurant industry his entire life, as well as Pepsi Co. for two plus decades.  He raised a son and a daughter, and was heavily involved in raising his granddaughter. Richard had a passion for cooking, fishing,...

Jul 22, 2020

Richard (Rick) William Baer, 73, of Frederick, MD, passed away suddenly on July 22, 2020. He was the loving husband of Sharita, for 49 years. Born May 15, 1947, he was the son of the late William E. and Helen Betty Baer, of Frederick.

Rick was a Frederick High School graduate. When he was a young adult...

Jul 21, 2020

Mary Sue Littrell, loving wife for 62 years and a loving mother of three, was called to her eternal resting place on July 21, 2020. She was born on August 23, 1939 and passed after a lengthy battle with Scleroderma. She was also a cancer survivor.

She is survived by her husband, George Hayes Littrell, Jr. In...

Jul 20, 2020

Barbara (Moore) Maghan, 81, passed away on Monday July 20, 2020 at her home in Frederick, MD. Born in Durant, Oklahoma on May 10, 1939, Barbara was the eldest of four daughters of John Henry and Gertrude Moore.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 57 years, Byron R. Maghan, Sr. and her four children Rex Maghan,...

Jul 19, 2020

Norbert W. Novocin, Sr. ("Norb") passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Airy, MD, on Aug. 23, 2020, surrounded by loving family. He was the husband of Sandra Novocin, his beloved wife of 40 years.

Norb was born May 21, 1936, the second of four children to the late Victor and late Alvina Novocin in Cudahy,...

Jul 19, 2020

Mr. Kenneth E. "Ken" Payne, 65, of Sharpsburg died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Meritus Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Wanda Payne for 40 years.

Born October 30, 1954 in Burkittsville, he was the son of Clifton Payne and the late Betty Kathleen (Mentzer) Payne.

He was a veteran of the 82nd...

Jul 19, 2020

Karen Lynn Shiblie, age 52, formerly of Frederick, MD, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020.   She married George Shiblie on June 13, 1992 in Silver Spring.  She worked at Carroll Manor Elementary School for the last 10-years.  Karen’s greatest joy in life came from serving others. She devoted her life to connecting with children with special needs and anyone...

Jul 18, 2020

Michael "Mike"  Stanton, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital with his family by his side on December 30, 2020, at the age of 63 years.

He was the loving husband to Karen Stanton for 37 years and the proud father of Michelle and Lori Stanton. He was the beloved brother to Connie (Buddy)...

Jul 18, 2020

Gus Van Keriakos, 81, of Germantown, MD passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Edenton of Frederick.

He was the husband of the late Betty Joyce Keriakos who passed away on June 4, 2011, father of Angelo Keriakos of Germantown and Paul Keriakos (Vicki) of Jefferson, MD; step-father to Jimmy Dean (Laura) of Gaithersburg, MD, and...

Jul 18, 2020

Beverly C. Mortenson, formerly of Verona NJ, passed away at MedStar Washington Hospital Center on Friday December 11, 2020 at the age of 73. She was preceded in death by her father James Louis Crook,Jr,  her mother Hilda Shaw Crook and her husband Eric L. Mortenson.  Beverly was born in  East Orange, NJ  in 1947 and grew up in...