Obituaries

Mar 4, 2018

Paul Joseph Richards, 83, of Mt. Airy passed from this life on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his residence. He was the husband of Caroline Conaway Richards, his wife of 63 years.

Born on October 21, 1934, in Clarksburg, MD, he was the son of the late Earl Burton and Mildred Hawkins Richards. He was a graduate...

Mar 3, 2018

Mrs. Ruth R. Pesto, 79, of Mt. Airy died Saturday, March 3, 2018 at her home. She was the wife of the late George J. Pesto, who died on March 10, 2015.

Born June 25, 1938 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Ruth (Gilbert) Calpin.

Ruth was an alumna...

Mar 3, 2018

David Alan Curtis, 68, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away in peace on Saturday, March 3, 2018.

Born on July 1, 1949, in Rockville, MD, he was the son of the late Harry C. and Jean Marcella (Weddle) Curtis.

He is survived by his six children, Kyle Curtis and wife, Katya, Keith Curtis and wife, Kelly,...

Mar 3, 2018

Dr. Douglas Paul Fay, 74. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 3, 2018 and his legacy shall live on in his family. God's ordained instrumental plan was to send him off to heaven in a very loving and reverent way at the Kline Hospice House in Mt Airy, Maryland being surrounded by his loving...

Mar 2, 2018

Edward F. Athey, 93, of Thurmont, MD passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Inez Louise Athey.

Born April 26, 1924 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Al Vernon and Maude V. (Ardinger) Athey.

Edward proudly served his country in the...

Mar 2, 2018

Mrs. Rhonda Sue (Riggs) March,48, of Hagerstown, MD passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Meritus Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Dale Anthony March.

Born January 31, 1970 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of Charles Riggs of Keymar, MD and Sharon (Bagent) Covell of Frederick, MD.

Rhonda was a...

Mar 1, 2018

Mark Wendel Mooney Jr., 81, of Union Bridge, passed away on March 1, 2018 at Glade Valley Center in Walkersville, MD. Born on June 7, 1936 in Takoma Park, MD he was the son of the late Mark Wendel Mooney Sr. and Marjorie Alice (Chapman) Mooney. Mark grew up in Kensington, MD where he graduated from Bethesda Chevy Chase...

Mar 1, 2018

James "Jim" Dobratz, 54, of Arlington, Virginia, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the Baltimore Shock Trauma in Baltimore.

Born on January 23, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Robert and Ellen (Krebs) Dobratz of Southport, North Carolina.

Having obtained his Bachelor of Science degree, Jim graduated from UMBC and, for...

Mar 1, 2018

Shantanu Deolekar, age 19, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 22, 1998 in Somerville, New Jersey he was the son of Bharat and Kalpita Deolekar.

He was a recent high school graduate and was looking forward to receiving his diploma. Shantanu loved everything...

Feb 28, 2018

Mary Anne Hilleary, 82, of Falling Waters, WV, and formerly of Middletown, MD died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Francis W. Hilleary, who predeceased her on Sept. 26, 2015. They were married for 54 years at the time of his death.

Born January 24, 1936 in Washington,...

Feb 28, 2018

William Ronald Boyer, age 83, of Boonsboro, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Doey's House in Hagerstown. He was the husband of Mary Lou Eigenbrode Boyer for nearly 63 years.

Born August 16, 1934, he was the son of the late Carl William and Thelma McCoy Boyer.

He was a...

Feb 27, 2018

Margaret Louise Young 98, of Gore, VA passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27th, 2018 at the Winchester Hospice Center.

She was born on July 27, 1919, in Walkersville, MD. Margaret was the daughter of the late Walter E. Crum and Mary Reada Crum of Mt. Pleasant, MD. She was predeceased by her infant brother, Thomas E. Crum....

Feb 27, 2018

Richard Scott “Rich” Boyd, 49, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on February 27, 2018 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the beloved husband of 13 years to Heather (Fine) Boyd.

Born on April 21, 1968, in Cumberland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Carl Leslie and Virginia Laura (Clark) Boyd. Rich was...

Feb 26, 2018

Mr. Robert James Dempsey, Sr., 78, of Silver Spring, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018, at his residence.

He was the beloved husband of Maria Dempsey.

Born on June 11, 1939 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late William T. and Ann Marie Januskus Dempsey.

Surviving are three children: Robert J. Dempsey, Jr., Ann Marie Cusimano...

Feb 25, 2018

Mr. Curtis Denver House, 69, of Woodbine, passed from this life on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at his residence.

Born on October 26, 1948, in Allegany County, he was the son of the late Curtis Denver House, Sr.

He served in the U.S. Navy. Curtis was a quarry machine operator for Rockville Crushed Stone.

Feb 24, 2018

Thomas C. Henderson , 84, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Northampton Manor Health Care Center surrounded by his family.

Born on November 16, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the lateThomas S. Henderson and Bertha J. (Radziszewski) Henderson.

He is preceded in death by...

Feb 24, 2018

Meredith Joy Benfield, 78, of Frederick, MD was called to the Lord, Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Lindsey R. Benfield.

Born April 23, 1939 in Grafton, WV she was the daughter of the late Ernest M. and Dorothy V. (Collins) Riddle.

Feb 24, 2018

Nancy Lou Brautigam Webber, 82, of Frederick, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 30, 1935, in Takoma, WA, she was the daughter of the late John Harold and Pearl Louise (Matz) Brautigam.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in...

Feb 23, 2018

Velma E. (Violet) Reeder Rowland, 90, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Fahrney - Keedy Memorial Home.

Born on April 8, 1927 in Locust Grove, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harlen and Edith (Palmer) Violet. Velma worked at Reisner’s Products for 20 years, prior to her retirement. Velma enjoyed...

Feb 23, 2018

Sumitro Pal, 37, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Friday, February 23rd in Bethesda, MD. The most loving and beloved husband of Elizabeth Marie Pal, father to Hudson (4) and Grayson (2), son to Krishna and Mintu Pal, and brother to Swati Pal, dedicated every moment of his life to bringing genuine joy to those around him. He took immense...