Obituaries

Jan 17, 2020

John Richard Hall, Sr., 68, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his residence after battling Parkinson's Disease for a number of years. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Hall, his wife of 48 years.

Born on December 13, 1951, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late...

Jan 17, 2020

Keith A. Kelley, 69, of Frederick, Maryland, also known by some as the “2nd Smartest Man in the World”, passed on Friday, January 17, 2020 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He was the beloved husband of Susan Kelley for 43 years, together for 47.

Born on May 31, 1950, in Washington, D.C. he...

Jan 17, 2020

Melvin Leroy Angleberger, 78, of Frederick, passed from this life on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick.

Born on July 18, 1941, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Charles and Florence (Bagent) Angleberger.

Mr. Angleberger was a truck driver for many years retiring from Genstar. In his younger...

Jan 17, 2020

Brock Edward MacKellar, 32, passed away Friday morning, January 17 in Frederick. He is survived by his sister Shannon MacKellar and his girlfriend Racheal Stone.

Brock was preceded in death by his loving mother, Joyce MacKellar and his grandparents Edward F. Manbeck Sr. and Dorothy Joyce Manbeck.

Brock had a passion for trucks and enjoyed...

Jan 17, 2020

Thelma F.  Hamilton, 90, of Frederick, Maryland, joined her Lord and family in heaven on Friday, January 17, 2020 at her home.

Born on June 23, 1929, in Irondale, OH, she was the daughter of the late Stephen W. and Olive Lulu Millstead Frampton. She married the late James W. Hamilton, Sr. on February 24, 1951.

Jan 17, 2020

Patricia Diane Long , (also known as Pat, Patsy, and MomMom),of Frederick, Maryland born March 24, 1933 in Frederick, Maryland was welcomed to her forever heavenly home on January 17. Patsy fought for years with Alzheimer’s which she called sometimers. Her family and friends were there every step of the way as the disease progressed. Among those left behind...

Jan 16, 2020

Kathe Laura Yeager passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, January 16th, 2020 in Frederick. Kathe was born in Sendai, Japan, where her father served in the military. She spent the majority of her life living in Northern California, later in LaVista, Nebraska and finally in Frederick. She was a passionate animal lover and advocate. Her Maltese,...

Jan 15, 2020

R. Doreen Neff, 76, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at home.

Born on April 25, 1943, in Thurmont, she was the daughter of the late Sherman Franklin and Evelyn Elizabeth (Weddle) Hewitt.

She graduated from Thurmont High School. Doreen was secretary to the superintendents for the Frederick County Board...

Jan 14, 2020

Shirley Mae (Coleman) Baxter, 80, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles “Bobby” Baxter.

Born on June 19, 1939, in Emmitsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Easter Coleman. She was a graduate of Thurmont High School, class of...

Jan 14, 2020

Edward Otis Mills, 77, of Frederick, passed from this life, peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He will be missed by his wife, Nancy Davies, of 20 years. Born on June 26, 1942, in Rockville, MD, he was the son of the late Forrest and Ruth (Drummond) Mills....

Jan 13, 2020

Mr. Ronald W. Sylvain, 76, of Baltimore died Monday, January 13, 2020 at Tranquillity at Fredericktowne. He was married to the late Claire J. Sylvain for 54 years.

Born October 18, 1943 in Rochester, NH, to Wilfred and Palma (Lavoie) Sylvain.

He was an Electrical Engineer for over 40 years prior to his retirement for...

Jan 13, 2020

John "Jack" Dalton Coursey, 91, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Monday, January 13, 2020 at St. Joseph's Place in Emmitsburg. He was husband to the late Bette Hutchens Coursey. Born on August 22, 1928, in Grasonville, MD, he was the son of Edward Earl Coursey and Katherine Leith (Cochran) Coursey.

A graduate of Stevensville High...

Jan 12, 2020

Caroline Emma Fink, 95, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, January 12, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Born on October 24, 1924, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Henry  Klosky and Lillian  (Schumacher) Klosky.

She was the loving wife of the late Herbert Theodore Fink, her husband of...

Jan 12, 2020

Lesley "Michelle" Lombardo of Walkersville, age 40, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Frederick Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born in 1979 in Gettysburg to Kenneth "Jeff" Yingling and Diana Ball.  She was a 1997 graduate of Walkersville High School and a 2001 graduate of UMBC with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry. ...

Jan 12, 2020

Robert Eugene Disney, 79, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born on May 17, 1940, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Eugene Hill and Mabel M. Disney.

Robert enjoyed spending time at the Charlestown Racetrack and Casino....

Jan 11, 2020

Stella D. Thompson, 75, of Knoxville, MD went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Meritus Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 31, 1944 in Alamomogordo, New Mexico, Stella was the daughter of the late Humphrey and Annie Hill. She loved all things blue. From her “Blue Suede Shoes” by the...

Jan 10, 2020

Mehrle H. Ramsburg, Jr, 86 entered into Eternal Glory on January 10th.  He was a family man, a farmer, and a faithful servant.  He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Thelma Huffer Ramsburg.  Together they raised their four daughters and dairy farmed on Brookfield Farm in Utica.

He was the son of the late Mehrl and...

Jan 9, 2020

Master Brantley Wyatt Earp, 3 month old son of Breanna Eury and Bradley Earp, became an angel unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Born October 1, 2019 in West Virginia, he was the beloved brother to Briella Coulter and Grace Earp.

He was a happy baby boy and will be greatly missed.

In...

Jan 9, 2020

Ralph Botkin, age 86, born in Washington DC, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on January 9, 2020.

He was the husband of the late Mary Lou Botkin, the love of his life, who passed away far too young in December, 1985.

Ralph had an early career in typesetting; and...

Jan 9, 2020

Ralph Botkin, age 86, born in Washington DC, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on January 9, 2020. He was the husband of the late Mary Lou Botkin, the love of his life, who passed away far too young in December, 1985.

Ralph had an early career in typesetting; and then as a realtor for 25+ years until he retired,...