Obituaries

Oct 2, 2015

Valerie J. Stewart, 54, of Walkersville, MD, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones, after a long courageous battle with breast cancer, October 2, 2015.  Born on July 2, 1961 in Frederick, MD to the late Natalie Morris and to Dwight Morris and Mary Kennedy of Clearville, PA.  She is survived by her beloved children Michael Stewart and Cara Stewart of...

Oct 2, 2015

Dana G. Ventimiglia, 74, of Knoxville, MD, died Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.  He is the husband of 54 years to Jodell Gooding Ventimiglia.

Born August 14, 1941 in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late John M. Ventimiglia.

He was a member of St. Francis...

Oct 1, 2015

Mr. Lester F. Rice, 89, of Frederick, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at University of Maryland Hospital.  He was the husband of Nancy Ray-Rice.

Born July 14, 1926 in Mountaindale, he was the son of the late Rev. Arthur B. Rice and Naomi Harriet Shirley Rice.

He was a longtime member of the Frederick Church...

Oct 1, 2015

Sharon Teresa Benson of Damascus, MD died on Thursday October 1, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital comforted by her daughter Victoria L. Pavay and son David A. Lauer.  She had just turned 73.

Sharon was born on September 5, 1942 in Washington, D.C.  She was the first daughter to James and Helen Kemp.  The family moved to...

Sep 30, 2015

Mr. Donte Isaah Hamilton, 20, of Poolesville, Maryland, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 30, 2015.

Born October 8, 1994 in Gaithersburg, Maryland the son of Pamela Hamilton and Robert Brand of Poolesville and Christopher Lloyd Anthony Brammer of Wheaton, MD.

Donte was a graduate of Poolesville H. D. class of 2012 and had attended  UMES. ...

Sep 28, 2015

Mary Evelyn Zammichieli, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, died Monday, September 28, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born February 12, 1940 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late George W. Rushing and Mary Evelyn Jones Rich.

Her husband, Louis Bartolo John Zammichieli preceded her in death, less than six months ago, April 3,...

Sep 28, 2015

Elizabeth Irene Schreiner, 92, died peacefully at her home on Monday, September 28, 2015 with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of 60 years to the late J. George Schreiner.

They had 2 children, 7 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday,...

Sep 28, 2015

Mr. Melvin John "Mel" Losovsky, 48, of Frederick, MD died Monday, September 28, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Born May 7, 1967 in Westminster, he was the son of Melvin Louis and Mary Jo (Kreig) Losovsky of Fairfield, PA.

Mel was a humble, quiet man who loved spending time with his family. He greatly adored...

Sep 25, 2015

Grace Francis McMullen Smith, 89, died Friday, September 25, 2015 at Glade Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Mrs. Smith was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 10, 1925. She grew up in Queens, NY and graduated in January 1943 from John Adams High School, Ozone Park, NY. Mrs. Smith lived in Levittown, NY for 35 years and...

Sep 25, 2015

Paula Josephine Bowes, 91, longtime Frederick resident, passed away peacefully, September 25th, in Beech Grove, Indiana.  She was born on November 28th, 1923, to Anny Jehle and Joseph Haller in Murnau, Germany.  She immigrated to New York City with her mother in 1929.  Paula completed a BA in chemistry, magna cum laude, from St. Joseph’s College, New York, in...

Sep 25, 2015

Mr. Donald “Don” E. Holloway, 65 of Jefferson, Maryland passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of Tina S. Holloway.

Born March 15, 1950 in Chattanooga, TN he was the son of the late William B. Holloway and the late Beulah Holloway.

Don served in the United States...

Sep 23, 2015

Ronald Joseph "RJ" Shorb, 73, of Thurmont, Md, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, after a very brief illness.

RJ was born November 6, 1941 to the late Walter Shorb and Evelyn Harbaugh.

RJ served in the US Army before becoming a self-employed flooring contractor...

Sep 22, 2015

On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, with family members by him, James Fedile Iantorno passed away at the age of 92.

James, older brother of Anthony, was born in 1923 to parents Frank and Susan Iantorno in the town of New Rochelle, New York. There he attended Columbus Elementary and Junior High Schools, and Albert Leonard Vocational High...

Sep 22, 2015

Mrs. Patricia S. Nicodemus, 87, of Walkersville, MD passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at St. Joseph's Ministries, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert N. Nicodemus, Jr. for 63 years

Born March 17, 1928 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of the late Dr. Frank V. and Hazel...

Sep 21, 2015

Thomas Dwight Burke, of Mt. Airy, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at Howard Co. General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of JoAnne Burke.

In addition to his wife he is survived by Jennifer Anne Burke, Lisa, Giorno, Sean Burke, Bonnie Rupert and Vincent Burke.

The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral...

Sep 21, 2015

Charles E. Quigley, 82, of Frederick, MD, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at College View Center in Frederick.

Born October 28, 1932 in Chevy Chase, MD, he was the son of the late Stephen H. and Margaret P. Quigley.

His wife, Jeanette “Jenny” McCaw, of 10 years, was his soft spoken other half.

Sep 20, 2015

Mrs. Lenore I. "Shorty" Lasiter, 101years old, of Frederick, MD, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015, at Northampton Manor. She was the wife of the late Elmer "Chief" Lasiter, Jr.

Born July 8, 1914, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Henry and Hattie Marshall Rice.

Lenore was a strong woman...

Sep 19, 2015

Patricia I. Whitmore, 80, of Woodsboro, MD died Saturday, September 19, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles "Wimp' Whitmore, who preceded her in death May 15, 2002 after 35 years of marriage.

Born December 30, 1934 in Woodsboro, MD she was the youngest of 12 children to William H. Filler and Rita Pittinger...

Sep 19, 2015

Ms. Barbara Virginia Wiggs, 62, of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at her residence.

Born on February 15, 1953 in Alexandria, VA she was the daughter of the late Wilbert K. and Mildred Etheridge Wiggs. Barbara was a resident of Community Living and attended Harmony Grove Center the Scott Key...

Sep 19, 2015

Clyde Philip Kefauver, 93, of Braddock Heights, Maryland died peacefully on September 19, 2015 at the Vindobona Nursing Home, at Braddock Heights, MD.

Born in Mt. Pleasant, Maryland, on January 15, 1922, Clyde was the son of the late Jacob and Grace Kefauver. Clyde is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Nayoda "Kitty" Kefauver, his...