Obituaries

Aug 22, 2019

A Message from The Family:

Many of us did not expect for this day to come so soon but our family is grateful for the time we had and that Patty is now free.

When people speak of Patty, they speak of her strength, her ability to mentor, her courage and the immense...

Aug 21, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Brown, 83, of Damascus, MD, earned her wings and joined her loving husband on their 67th wedding anniversary at GWUH in DC with her loving family around her on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

She was born on October 17, 1935 in Rochester, NY and was the daughter of the late Christian H. J. Altpeter and...

Aug 19, 2019

Margaret Agnes (Hill) Gillam of Crestwood Village, Frederick, MD died at home on Monday, August 19, 2019. Born on September 14, 1924, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Timothy A. and Elizabeth M. Hill. Margaret is survived by her children: Chris Baker (Brud), Bill Goddard (Marie), Becky Knapp (Bill), Karen Jordan (Dave), Bob Goddard (Debbie) and...

Aug 19, 2019

Mrs. Joanne E. Beardsley, 53, of Brunswick died Monday, August 19, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital. She was the loving wife of 26 years to Charles A. "Chuck" Beardsley, Jr.

Born December 29, 1965 in Charles Town, WV, she was the daughter of Betty (Stull) Follin of Brunswick and the late Lynn Follin, who predeceased her in...

Aug 19, 2019

James Harold Weller (Jimmy), age 77, passed away peacefully on, Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Kline Hospice House after a valiant struggle against cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on July 17, 1942 in Frederick, Maryland to the late Harold and Irma Weller.  He spent most of his life working in the fence...

Aug 18, 2019

Judith A Cochran, 70, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home.

Born on September 21, 1948, in Arlington, VA, she was the daughter of the late John A.Castner and the late Geraldine (Logan ) Castner.

Judy loved the beach and that was her happy place.  More importantly...

Aug 18, 2019

Jason Peter Wright Sr. passed on Sunday August 18th at home with his family.

He is survived by his 3 children Jason Wright Jr. and his wife Kristin , Jeremy Wright, and his beloved daughter Mariesa Nance and of course Bunny his dog.  He was the proud grandfather of Holly, Jamie, Jared, Haydyn, Madeline, Luke, Nate, Nick...

Aug 18, 2019

Christine (McHugh) Fisher 50, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on June 18, 1969, in Silver Spring, MD, she was the daughter of Mary Harting and the late Vincent Gerard McHugh , Jr.

She...

Aug 17, 2019

Mary A. Schroyer, 70, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick.

Born on September 9, 1948, in Maryland, she was the daughter of Mary J. Welch Schroyer of Union Bridge and the late Henry F. Schroyer. Mary loved being with friends, family, and co-workers. Her hobbies...

Aug 17, 2019

Ralph Monroe Thomas, Jr., 83, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Carol Ann Thomas for 65 years.

Born on January 24, 1936, in MD, he was the son of Ralph Monroe and Lois Virginia (Compher) Thomas.

Ralph started out...

Aug 17, 2019

Rosemarie Butsch Sappington, 85, of Libertytown, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life and into Jesus' loving arms on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at her home with family by her side.

She was born on December 6, 1933 in Kornwestheim, Germany and  was the daughter of the late August and Maria geb. Ott Butsch.

She is...

Aug 16, 2019

Wilbert E. "Pete" Rinehart, 86, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Kline Hospice House.  He was the beloved husband of the late Fayette Rinehart.

Born on December 23, 1932, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Mamie Rinehart.

Pete proudly served his country...

Aug 16, 2019

Jean Martha Steed , 80, of Monrovia, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, August 16, 2019.

Born on February 12, 1939, in Cheyenne, WY, she was the daughter of the late Henry Roybal and Elinor Delmon Roybal.

She was the loving wife of Lester V. Steed, who passed away August 9, 2000.

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Aug 15, 2019

Lewis Wallace Moon, Jr., born November 17, 1943, patriarch of the raucous Moon family and a model of someone who truly understands how to embrace pride and joy, died August 15, 2019. Born to Lewis and Ann (nee Kane), in Newark, NJ, Lew grew up around the world. His dad was an officer in the United States Air Force,...

Aug 15, 2019

Donald E. Biddinger , 84, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick.

Born on August 21, 1934, in Walkersville, he was the son of the late Earl R. and Mildred Elizabeth (Hildebrand) Biddinger. His wife, Anna Mae Biddinger, preceded him in death in 2013.

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Aug 15, 2019

M. Anne "Nan" Woods Boswell, 81, of Sharpsburg, passed from this life on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Doey's House in Hagerstown.

Born on February 3, 1938, in Surrey, England, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Gwyneth (Addis) Woods.

She retired from the Washington County Detention Center. Anne was an active member...

Aug 14, 2019

Erich Robert Muehl of Frederick died unexpectedly at his home on August 14, 2019. Erich is survived by his beloved daughter, Savannah Muehl as well as his parents, Paul Edward and Linda Crum Muehl; his sister, Angela Muehl and her fiancée, David Metz; his maternal grandmother, Nancy H. Crum; a special  friend, Christina Shoemaker and numerous aunts, uncles and...

Aug 14, 2019

Linda Lee Burroughs, 60, of Frederick died on August 14, 2019 at home with her loving family by her side.

Born February 21, 1959 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Paul Hampton "Yogi" Burroughs and the late Helene "Mo" Leann (Buser) Burroughs.

She graduated in 1978 from Wheaton High School.

Aug 13, 2019

Bell worked for Sears for over 30 years until his retirement.  He was a quiet man who enjoyed his peace and quiet and was an avid Dallas Cowboy Fan. Bell was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Rita Bell; parents, Eddie and Ella Porter-Bell; step daughter Gloria Jean Stewart, step son Benjamin Joppy; grandson Edward Greene; sisters, Lenora...

Aug 11, 2019

Roy Franklin Hossler Jr., 78, of Frederick, MD, son of the late Roy F. Hossler Sr. and Margaret Poole Hossler, passed peacefully from this life into God’s hands on Sunday August 11, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Delores Stitely Hossler.  He is also survived by his son Roy and his wife Jill, daughter...