Obituaries
Erma Beatrice Bechtol
Feb 13, 2025
Erma Beatrice Bechtol, 89, of Fairfield, PA passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Paramount Senior Living in Fayetteville, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late Neil F. Bechtol for 67 joyous years. Born in Cumberland, MD on March 16, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Lenora May Bohrer (Moore) and Roy Linwood Davis. Erma...
Donald Alonza Shoemaker, Jr.
Feb 13, 2025
Donald Alonza Shoemaker Jr., 83, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He was the loving husband of Kaye Elaine Shoemaker for nearly 62 years.
Born on June 15, 1941, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Donald Alonza Shoemaker, Sr. and Christine Eudora (Clopper) Shoemaker.
He...
William Nelson Mensh
Feb 12, 2025
William Nelson Mensh, 89, of Sharpsburg, MD passed away peacefully from this life at 7:27 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife of 72 years, Jean Irene Mensh, and Bill’s sister Sandy Mensh Sigmon.
Bill was born on September 10, 1935 at Sibley Hospital in Washington DC to Nelson Mensh and Helen...
Charles E. Miller
Feb 12, 2025
Charles E. “Ed” Miller of Frederick, Maryland, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on February 12, 2025, at home with his wife, Barbara, by his side. He was born on September 19, 1943, in Floral Park, Long Island, New York to the late Philip Miller and Josephine (Smith) Miller. At a young age, he moved to Maryland, mostly growing...
Joan Leslie Fosburg
Feb 12, 2025
Joan Leslie Fosburg, 83, passed peacefully from this earthly life into the presence of our great God on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born on November 12, 1941 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Mary and Oliver Frank. Joan attended the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing where she became a registered nurse. Joan was proud of her profession and...
Sandra Kay Matson
Feb 12, 2025
Sandra Kay Matson went to the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She was a caring and devoted mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, foster parent, and nurse to so many.
She was born in Fargo, North Dakota to Kathleen (Tierney) and Richard Bowman. She has two brothers, Lawrence Bowman (Peggy) and Steve Bowman (Carol); and one sister, Beth Osen...
Michael Joseph Miller
Feb 11, 2025
Michael Joseph Miller, 69, of Sabillasville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Born on March 12, 1955, in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late James Robert Miller and Mary Jean (Knott) Miller. Michael was a graduate of Catoctin High School, class of 74. He worked at Moore Business Forms and RR Donnelley, for 44...
Mark Alexander Newman
Feb 11, 2025
Mark Alexander Newman, 44, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Born on March 13, 1980 in Pennsylvania, Mark was the son of Timothy Newman and Rita (Keebler) Newman and brother to Hillary Newman.
Mark was a Software Engineer and Data scientist during his working career. He earned his PhD in Data Science from Harrisburg University in 2024. He was...
Rosanne Stephens
Feb 11, 2025
Rosanne Stephens, age 86, was born in 1938, in Oconto, Wisconsin, and passed away on February 11th, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, surrounded by her children. She was a deeply spiritual person and lived a life of dedication, kindness, and service to her family and her community.
She graduated from Oconto High School in 1956 and, soon after, was recruited by the...
Anne D. Grove
Feb 11, 2025
Anne D. Grove , 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late John "Jack" L. Grove.
Born on November 11, 1928, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Randy and Olive (East) Shelhorse.
Anne was a...
Eleanor M. Rector
Feb 10, 2025
Eleanor M. Rector, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 10, 2025 at home.
Born on December 18, 1937, in Upstate New York, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Brescoe Pysher. In 2015, she was preceded in death by her husband, Doug.
After 35 years of employment, Eleanor retired from IBM.
She is survived by...
William Barry Littleford
Feb 10, 2025
William Barry Littleford, 84, of Cheltenham, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Home in Thurmont, Maryland. Born on June 29, 1940, raised on Walker Mill Drive, in Maryland. He was the son of the late Earl Littleford and Mildred Littleford (Keester).
Bill was a sheet metal technician, he worked for George F. Warner, and McCrea Equipment.
He...
Betty Lou Lockard
Feb 10, 2025
Betty Lou Lockard, 89, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Charles William "Buck" Lockard, Sr., who died on May 5, 2019. They were married nearly 65 years at the time of his passing.
Born on December 18, 1935, in Howard County,...
Gregory Simons
Feb 10, 2025
Gregory Simons, age 68 of Brunswick, MD was called to his eternal home while surrounded by family on Monday , February 10, 2025, due to complications from a stroke. He was born November 9, 1956, in Charles Town, WV to the late Arthur “Sonny” Simons and Regina “Jeannie” (Reynolds) Simons.
When Greg received the call, it was an offer he couldn’t...
Annette Joyce Grooms
Feb 9, 2025
Annette Joyce Grooms, a beloved mother and wife, born on December 3, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, in her husband's arms, at the age of 68.
Annette's personality was a harmonious blend of being down-to-earth, she spoke her mind. She was approachable, friendly and resilient. She demonstrated tough love; however, she would give you the...
Ellis Virginia Etzler
Feb 8, 2025
Ellis Virginia Etzler, 99, of Walkersville, passed from this life on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Kline Hospice. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Etzler. Born on March 13, 1925, in Walkersville, she was the daughter of George Filler and Elsie (Smith) Filler.
She is survived by her grandsons, Brett Etzler and wife Page, Bryan Etzler and wife Michele,...
Emory Joseph Mullins
Feb 8, 2025
Emory Joseph "Moon" Mullins, 78, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at in Frederick, MD. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Mullins. They were married for 52 years.
Born on May 3, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Noel Samuel Mullins and Virginia Dare (Beverly) Mullins.
Known by family...
James Charles Weller
Feb 8, 2025
James Charles Weller (Chuck), 62, Monrovia, passed away at Citizens Nursing Home in Frederick on Saturday, February 8, 2025, after a valiant fight against ALS.
Born in Frederick, on November 18, 1962, he was the son of James and Charlotte (Watkins) Weller.
After attending Linganore High School, he owned and operated J.C.’s Fence company. Chuck went on to work for the United...
Tanya Sophia Thielke
Feb 8, 2025
Tanya Sophia Thielke, 56, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Born on September 25, 1968, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of John Robert and Elke Else (Froemel) Thielke.
Tanya Thielke grew up on classical music, beginning violin lessons at age 4, launching a life-long passion in music as a musician and composer.
She earned a...
Sharon McGuire
Feb 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon McGuire, lovingly referred to as Sam or Sammy, announce her passing on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 84 years.
She is remembered by her daughters Mollie McGuire-Fish, Kate McGuire-Kohlhepp, and Grace McGuire; Grandchildren: Kara Paul (Eric, Hannah, Jake), Mariah Krouse, Ben Fish, Kerri Scarborough (Bo, Olivia); Kevin Kohlhepp,...
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