Obituaries

Jan 6, 2018

Christopher Lee Johnson, 37, born August 19, 1980 in Oklahoma City, OK., passed into the loving arms of Jesus on January 6, 2018.  He died unexpectedly in Topeka, Kansas.

He was the son of Robert and Lovettia Johnson of Keymar, MD.

Chris graduated from New Life Christian Academy and attended Frederick Community College. ...

Jan 6, 2018

James F. Alexander, 88 of Walkersville, passed away peacefully after a stroke and a long battle with Alzheimer's on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Genesis/Glade Valley Nursing & Rehab Center. He was the husband of Doris O. (Whitmore) Alexander for 62 years. Fred was born on October 7, 1929 in Middletown, the son of Guy F. Alexander, Sr. and Orpha ...

Jan 5, 2018

Carole Marie Deegan-McKinney, formerly Carole Marie Sulima, 77, of Frederick, passed from this life on Friday, January 5, 2018 at her residence. She was the wife of almost 35 years to Donald McKinney.  Born on January 28, 1940, in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of James W. Deegan and Eleanor (O'Toole) Deegan.

Mrs. McKinney was an...

Jan 4, 2018

Robert Kenneth "Bob" Kefauver, age 70, of Lancaster, California, passed away on January 4, 2018 following a brief battle with cancer.

Born March 3, 1947 in Frederick, Maryland, Bob was the son of the late J. Kenneth and Isabel Kefauver. Growing up in Maryland, he was a Boy Scout, lifeguard and Master Councilor of the Frederick Chapter...

Jan 4, 2018

Rolland Viti, 93 passed away on January 4, 2018 at Somerford Assisted Living, Frederick, Maryland surrounded by his loved ones. A native of Shickshinny, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Samuel and Gonda Viti. Rolland graduated from Shickshinny High School, Class of 1943 where he studied music, trombone with Alex Curnow. Following graduation he joined the US...

Jan 3, 2018

Mr. Frederic Allan Schwartz, 87, former longtime resident of Edgewood, MD, died peacefully at his son's home in Frederick, MD with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Harriet Jane Schwartz for 62 years. Born February 18, 1930 in Windom, MN, he was the son of the late William Arthur Schwartz and Ethel Frances (Anderson)...

Jan 2, 2018

Garrett Larsson Funk, 37, of Frederick passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2018.

Born August 1, 1980 in Reston, Virginia, he was the son of Laurence D. Funk and Carolee L. Dane.  He was a 1998 graduate of Frederick High School.   He entered the U.S. Army in August of 2003 and trained as a combat medic.  Assigned...

Jan 1, 2018

Mrs. Rhonda Rhae Abbott, 61, of Keedysville, MD, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at her home. She was the wife of Austin "Abe" Abbott for 32 years.

Born November 26, 1956 in Hagerstown, MD she was the daughter of the late Ray and Imagene (Farrow) Flora.

Rhonda was employed by the former Washington County...

Dec 31, 2017

Helen Louise Kaufman, 86 passed away peacefully at the Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick, MD on December 31st, 2017.   Prior to this she resided at her home in Ladiesburg, MD.  Born in 1931, Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Eugene Merhl Kaufman, in 2010.

In addition to raising her family of 7...

Dec 31, 2017

Aaron Randall Smallwood Jr., 36, of Frederick, passed from this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Hagerstown, MD.

Born on February 9, 1981, in Frederick, he was the son of Aaron Randall Smallwood, Sr. of Frederick and Marilyn Patricia Lyles of Charles Town, WV.

He was a graduate of Frederick High School Class of...

Dec 31, 2017

Mrs. Georgia Virginia "Aunt Georgia" Seals, 70, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Bob Seals.

Born on May 3, 1947, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late James and Irene Porter...

Dec 30, 2017

Roger C. Wolf died peacefully at his home in Pleasant Valley, Maryland on December 30, 2017.  He lived a full and rich life as a lawyer, law professor, mediator and farmer.  Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, he was most known for his work in the field of mediation: training students to be mediators,...

Dec 30, 2017

William Gartrell, 85, of Frederick, MD passed on from this life Saturday Dec. 30 after spending one last Christmas basking in the love of the large family he adored and inspired.

How he lived, loved and made a difference in countless lives remains his enduring legacy.

William John Gartrell is survived by his wife, Helen Wivell...

Dec 30, 2017

Fred G. Williams Jr. of Frederick, Maryland died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, December 30th.  Born June 9, 1925, son of the late Frederick G. Williams Sr. and Anna Olinger Williams, and predeceased by his brothers Warren and Robert.  He was also predeceased by his first wife of 44 years, Jean Huff Williams.  He is survived by his second...

Dec 29, 2017

Jean Gochenour (Wetzel), 77, of Thurmont, Maryland, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 29, 2017, where she resided with her husband, Donald Lee Gochenour for over 48 years.

Born on September 15, 1940, in Highfield, she was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Hazel K. Wetzel.

She was employed by the Daughters...

Dec 29, 2017

Mrs. Wilma Jean Remsberg, 66, of Jefferson died Friday, December 29, 2017 at Northampton Manor Health Care Center. She was the loving wife of Gus Remsberg for 47 years.

Born April 12, 1951 in Marion, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William and Elsie Welch.

In earlier years, she was a bus driver...

Dec 29, 2017

Ann L. Simon of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on December 29, 2017 at Montevue Home in Frederick, MD.

Born on June 26, 1918, in Grafton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Stanley B. and Sophia (Breski) Stemp.

She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Arthur C. Simon.

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Dec 29, 2017

Russell Edward Hansen, Sr., 85, of Mount Airy, MD, passed from this life on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. Born on February 16, 1932, in Boston, MA, he was the son of Edward Hansen and Gerda (Nielsen) Hansen. Russell loved spending time with his family.  He was passionate about sharing his...

Dec 28, 2017

Beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend, Emily Marie Duckworth, 21, ended her battle with brain cancer on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, surrounded by her family and friends in hospice care in Mt Airy, MD. With her warm smile, her kindness, her gift for conversation and her unflagging sense of humor, Emily was loved in life, and she is...

Dec 26, 2017

Mr. John R. Willard,90, of Thurmont, Maryland died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 with loving family members at his bedside.

Born in Foxville, Maryland, on June 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Ora R. and Bertha R. (Toms) Willard.

John served in the U.S. Navy during World War II,...