Obituaries
Stanley J. Klimek, Jr.
Sep 17, 2025
Stanley Joseph Klimek, Jr. 79, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his residence. He was the beloved life partner of 40 years to Debbie Mielke.
Born on November 10, 1945, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Stanley Joseph Klimek, Sr. and Bernice Filip Klimek.
He was a 1963 graduate of North...
Mardi Meyers Marshall
Sep 16, 2025
It is with deep sadness and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Mardi “Mimi” Marshall. She departed from this world peacefully at the age of 89 on September 16, 2025, surrounded by her family at home.
She was born on May 26, 1936, in The Dalles, Oregon to Paul and Lillian Meyers....
Martha Ackley
Sep 15, 2025
We are sharing the sad news of the passing of Martha "Marty" Elizabeth Scott Ackley (August 14, 1933 - September 15, 2025), who passed away peacefully, at the age of 92, on Monday, September 15, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Marty lived a long and active life and was cherished by everyone she met. She raised five children with her first...
Patricia LaVerne Greenfield
Sep 15, 2025
Patricia LaVerne Greenfield, 91, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home in Brunswick, MD.
Born on January 29, 1934, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Frances (Wenner) Greenfield.
Patricia was a 1952 graduate of Brunswick high school. She remained connected to many of her classmates throughout her...
Rodney Milton Sewell
Sep 14, 2025
A Celebratory Homegoing Service Honoring the Life of
Rodney Milton Sewell
July 5, 1946- September 14, 2025
Rodney Milton Sewell, of Germantown, Md, was born on July 5, 1946, to the late John Nathan Sewell, Jr. and Alyce Johnson Sewell in Frederick, Maryland. He passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Rodney was the second to the youngest of five children. He graduated from...
Everett "Leroy" Barton, Jr.
Sep 14, 2025
Everett Leroy Barton, Jr. “Leroy”
March 24, 1960 – September 14, 2025
Everett Leroy Barton, Jr., known to family and friends as “Leroy,” passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 65. A lifelong resident of Montgomery and Frederick County, Maryland, he was born in Gaithersburg on March 24, 1960, to the late Everett Leroy Barton, Sr. and Ann...
Alta Fogle Willard
Sep 14, 2025
Alta Fogle Willard, 83, of Thurmont, Maryland, daughter of the late Calvin and Lillian Fogle passed from this life on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Frederick Crossing of Journey in Frederick, MD. Her husband of 64 years, Gideon Lee Willard passed away on March 26, 2024.
Alta was a stay at home mom who frequently enjoyed yard sales, flea markets and...
Mr. Kelly Holt
Sep 13, 2025
Mr. Kelly David Holt, 54, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Born on April 11, 1971, in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of King Holt and Irene Opal (Deacon) Holt, and the woman who raised him L. Virginia Klump.
He was a High school graduate and a Class A CDL driver.
He was a truck driver for over...
Donald Meredith Hoffman
Sep 13, 2025
Donald Meredith “Tex” Hoffman, 89, of Frederick passed away on September 13, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Frederick, Maryland.
Born on October 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Malcom M. Hoffman and the late Eveyln Eaves Hoffman Poplo.
He proudly served in the United States Army and received a certificate of recognition for his service during the Cold War...
Teresa Lin May
Sep 13, 2025
Teresa "Terry" Lin May, 66, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away September 13, 2025, just two days shy of her 67th birthday. Born on September 15, 1958, Terry filled the lives of everyone around her with love, laughter, and kindness.
She was the devoted wife of Paul E. May, Jr., having just celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on September 10th. Together they...
Paul Adams
Sep 12, 2025
Paul Adams, 62, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on June 20, 1963, in Virginia Beach, VA, he was the son of Kenneth Adams and Joan Adams (Galvin). He was one of six children, Barbara, Sharleen, Kenny, Mary Beth, and Cheryl. Paul graduated in 1981 from Frank...
Eva Frances Eichelberger
Sep 12, 2025
Eva Frances Blankenship Eichelberger died Friday, September 12 at Meritus Hospital at the age of 83.
Eva was born on June 2, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY. At the age of three, she moved to New Bedford, MA with her mother to be near family, including her much beloved grandmother, Eva Flora Cusson Oullette. By high school her mother and stepfather moved...
Dorothy Porter Davis
Sep 12, 2025
Dorothy Porter Davis, 97, of Damascus, Maryland, passed away from this life on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Glade Valley Nursing Home in Walkersville, Maryland. She was the wife of the late William Richard Davis who died in 2023.
Born on September 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Addie Bennett Porter. Mrs. Dorothy Davis worked for...
Rita M. Faulders
Sep 11, 2025
Rita M. Faulders, 83, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Complete Care at Hagerstown.
Born on July 7, 1942, in Mount Lena, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Frances Vance Faulder.
She was a graduate of Boonsboro High School.
Rita is survived by great-niece, Carrie Ann Lapole; sons and daughter, Kirk L. Faulders,...
Claire Elizabeth Morley
Sep 11, 2025
On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Claire Elizabeth Widmann Morley entered eternal rest.
She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Christopher Morley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Fallier Widmann and Edward Theobold Widmann; her siblings, Josephine E. O’Donnell, Barbara M. Widmann, and Edward M. Widmann; and her grandson, Benjamin Michael Balcerek.
Claire was the loving mother of...
Suzanne Elizabeth Metheny
Sep 10, 2025
Suzanne Elizabeth Metheny, 64, of Thurmont, passed unexpectedly but peacefully on September 10th surrounded by her immediate family.
Born and raised in Frederick County, Suzanne was a graduate of Linganore High School. An active and devoted member of the Thurmont community for decades, she was a long-time employee of the Thurmont Regional Library, youth soccer coach, child-care giver for many families,...
Adriana Bokma
Sep 10, 2025
Adriana Bobbio Gramaglia Bokma, 78, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at home. She was the wife of Bob Henry Bokma for 48 years. Born on November 22, 1946, in Alessandria, Italy, she was the daughter of Carlo Bobbio Mussio and Ercolina (Gramaglia Bertolino) Bobbio.
She was educated at Colegio Maria Auxiliadora (Barquisimeto), Universidad Centro...
Brenda Van Leeuwen
Sep 10, 2025
Brenda Lee Van Leeuwen, 70, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born on February 9, 1955, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Benjamin Lee Dodson and Jean Frances (Boswell) Dodson.
Brenda was a graduate of High Point High School, Class of 1973. She was an accountant for...
Gary Kent Potter
Sep 9, 2025
Gary Kent Potter, 86, of Washington D.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at home.
Born on June 8, 1939, in California, he was the son of the late Max Ardra Potter and Edna Atteberry Potter. He was the husband of the late Virginia Elizabeth Potter.
He was a dedicated apostle of Christ the King.
Gary grew up in the San Francisco...
Karen Brown Carpenter
Sep 9, 2025
Karen Carpenter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, at the age of 79, at Country Meadows of Frederick. Born in 1946 to Mary Smith and Robert Brown, Karen spent her early years as a proud “military brat,” living in many places around the world. She later embraced military life once again, marrying Patrick Carpenter and spending 50 years as...



