Obituaries

Mar 12, 2018

Mr. James Garnet Peck, 91, of Monrovia, formerly of Potomac, died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Betty Peck for 68 years.

He retired as a Naval architect for the Naval Surface Warfare Center at the David Taylor Model Basin. In addition, he was a member for over 50...

Mar 11, 2018

Tanya Lee Gordon 82, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 in the loving arms of her husband, Donald Gordon.

Born in Berlin, MD December 12, 1935 to Clifford James Davis and Anna Frances (Brittingham) Davis she was the last survivor of her immediate family.

Tanya spent her early years in Frederick, then lived in Damascus....

Mar 10, 2018

Oliver "Ollie"  Louis Coblentz, 68, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home.

Born on March 9, 1950, in Frederick, MD he was the son of  the late Austin Coblentz and Elaine (Smith) Coblentz.

He was a 1968 graduate of Middletown High School.

Ollie was a lifelong resident of ...

Mar 10, 2018

Viola Susan Click , 96, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Kline Hospice House.

Born on September 27, 1921, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Albert Augusta Morningstar and Lilly Bell (Kauffman) Morningstar.

She is predeceased by her husband, George Joseph Click and her...

Mar 10, 2018

Joanne Lucille Surber, 66, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Ballenger Creek Center in Frederick, MD.

Born on January 3, 1952, in Rockville, MD, she was the daughter of the late John  Taylor, Sr. and June  (Conaway) Taylor.

She was the wife of  Edward Surber for 50 years....

Mar 10, 2018

David Winfield Van Fossen, 59, of Waynesboro, PA, formerly of Frederick, died unexpectedly on March 10, 2018 at his home.

Born March 16, 1958 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Eldred Charles and Margaret Elizabeth (Slagle) Van Fossen.

David was an avid and excellent golfer. Following his graduation from TJ High School...

Mar 9, 2018

Eugene Harold McGaha, 82, of Knoxville, Maryland, stepped into eternity on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of 60 years to Willa Dean (Dockery) McGaha.

Born July 4, 1935, in Brunswick, he was the son of the late George and Katherine McGaha. Gene was a graduate...

Mar 9, 2018

Joseph Anthony Torboli, 59, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away on Friday March 9th at 10:43 pm, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland (MD). He was the husband of Judy Ann (Aurand) Torboli.

Born on July 14, 1958, in Cheverly, MD, he was the son of the late Aldo and Annie (DiVincenzo) Torboli Sr. Joseph was a 1976 graduate...

Mar 8, 2018

Dawn Marie Beard, 56, of Boonsboro died unexpectedly Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her home. She was the loving companion of Duane Bender.

Born September 3, 1961 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Doris and Delano Wilson of Port Orange, FL.

Dawn was an extremely talented and loving individual in all aspects of her...

Mar 8, 2018

Joseph T. Fiumara, 68, of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda.  Born on May 3, 1949 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Joseph and Emma (Arnone) Fiumara.  He was a graduate of Northwestern High School (Hyattsville), class of 1967 and served in the U.S. Army Military Police...

Mar 7, 2018

Betty Bell Starke, 87, of Frederick, MD died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Kline Hospice House. Twice married, she was the wife of the late Clarence J. Fasiska for 35 years until his death in 1988. She was married to Raymond (Rippy) Starke from 1994 until his death in 2004.

She was born on January 25, 1931...

Mar 6, 2018

Deborah J. Donahue, 62, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 6, 2018  in Boonsboro, Maryland.

Born on July 16, 1955, in Washington, District of Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph  Wiedeman and Margaret  (Willete) Wiedeman

She is survived by husband, Michael Ralph Donahue and son, Joseph Michael Donahue....

Mar 5, 2018

Joseph E. Stover, local businessman and entrepreneur, age 77 of Frederick Maryland died peacefully in his sleep March 5, 2018.  He was born to the late Wilbur Stover and Naomi Stup Stover of New Midway, Maryland, on June 3, 1940.

A lifelong resident of Frederick County Maryland, Joe was a proud graduate of the Walkersville High School...

Mar 4, 2018

Audrey (Fogle) Blank, 87, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away on March 4, 2018 at Glade Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Walkersville. She was the wife of the late Edgar M. Blank whom passed away in 2011.

Born on September 19, 1930, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Burkhard and Ruth (Stull) Fogle. She...

Mar 4, 2018

Harriet Caroline Miller, 65, of Thurmont MD passed away Sunday March 4, 2018 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of Don.  Born February 10, 1953 in MA, she was the daughter of David and Ann Stanley. Caroline was an avid painter, enjoyed cooking and had a great love of animals, especially her dogs. In addition to her...

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...