Obituaries

Cathy Rose

Cathy Rose

Jan 8, 2025

Cathy Rose, born on August 30, 1968, in Frederick, Maryland, departed this world on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Brunswick, Maryland, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unity that will be cherished by her family and friends forever. She was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by her dedication to those she loved most.

Cathy was a devoted...

Kenneth Monroe Angleberger

Kenneth Monroe Angleberger

Jan 8, 2025

Kenneth Monroe Angleberger, 95, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Gloria Myers Angleberger. 

Born on December 7, 1929, in Lewistown, MD, he was the son of the late W. Roy and Rheba (Summers) Angleberger.

Kenneth graduated from Frederick High School and proudly served as mortarman in the...

Edward Getzen Hobbs

Edward Getzen Hobbs

Jan 8, 2025

Edward Getzen "Eddie" Hobbs, age 68, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, of 43 years, Debbie Hobbs. 

 Born on January 13, 1956, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Edward G. Hobbs, Jr. and Louise F. Hobbs.

In addition to his wife, he is survived...

Dr. Emmett Full

Dr. Emmett Full

Jan 8, 2025



Emmett Full, 99, of Mount Airy, Md., ended his journey on earth on January 8, 2025, peacefully at home with his family. Emmett lived a fulfilled life that began in Granville, Iowa, in 1925, to Otto and Barbara Full. Unfortunately, Otto was killed in an accident eight days after his son’s birth. Barb and her new son had to leave...

Johanna Madeline Gomes Speckhardt

Johanna Madeline Gomes Speckhardt

Jan 6, 2025

Johanna Madeline Gomes Speckhardt, 23, of Myersville, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., with her husband, Andrew Brooke Lawson, by her side.

Born on April 28, 2001, in Arlington, VA, Johanna was the daughter of Roy Martin Speckhardt and Charlene Evelyn Gomes, and sister of Max Gomes Speckhardt. She was...

Conor Gannon Toole

Conor Gannon Toole

Jan 6, 2025

Conor Gannon Toole, 55, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Melissa Toole for almost 20 years.

 Born on February 11, 1969, in Rahway, New Jersey. He was the son of the late John and Bonnie Toole. He grew up in Livingston and graduated from Seton Hall Prep in 1987....

Ronald William Wilt

Ronald William Wilt

Jan 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald William Wilt, the son of Caroline Fahnestock Lake and William Walter Wilt; and stepson to Henry L. Lake Sr.

Ronald resided in Brunswick Maryland at the home of Henry L. Lake Jr, who was not only his brother but his best friend. Ronald passed on January 5th 2025 at...

Yoshie H. Hoppenjans

Yoshie H. Hoppenjans

Jan 5, 2025

Yoshie Hayashi Hoppenjans, 96, of Columbia, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, due to natural causes. 

Yoshie was born on December 8, 1928, in Yokosuka, Japan. She married her beloved husband, Lawrence Gilbert Hoppenjans, on February 5, 1953, in Yokosuka, Japan, and together they shared a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories. 

Yoshie is survived by her children:...

Mr. Coby Gene Clayton

Mr. Coby Gene Clayton

Jan 3, 2025

Mr. Coby Gene Clayton of Damascus, MD went home in the arms of Jesus on Friday, January3, 2025. 

A celebration of Coby's life journey will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd, Mt Airy, MD. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM Prior to services.

Interment will be at Mountain...

Robert D. Schulze Jr.

Robert D. Schulze Jr.

Jan 3, 2025

Robert D. Schulze Jr., 77, of New Market, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born on March 19, 1947, in Ossining, New York, he was the son of the late Robert D. Schulze and Helen Sampson Schulze. He grew up in New York, Texas, and Virginia Beach with his parents and twin brother, John F Schulze....

Thomas Andrew Lamkin

Thomas Andrew Lamkin

Jan 3, 2025

Thomas Andrew Lamkin, a native Washingtonian, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born on July 19, 1939 to Estelle Sally and John Wesley Lamkin. He loved his family and is survived by his wife Janet Price Lamkin and five daughters, Debbie Noble, Shelly Easley (Brig), Lisa Williams (David), Lynn Lamkin, and Emily...

Christopher T. Burnett

Christopher T. Burnett

Jan 1, 2025

Christopher Thomas Burnett peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven on January 1, 2025, at age 56. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Thomas R. Burnett and Irene (Salamon) Burnett. He is survived by his adoring wife, Lucy (D’Amario) Burnett and two children, Lieutenant Timothy P. Burnett (Emily) and Julianna Burnett Chatlin (Michael).

Also surviving are brother Michael Burnett (Frances), sister...

Dominic Michael Valenti

Dominic Michael Valenti

Jan 1, 2025

It is with shattered hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Dominic Michael Valenti, aged 27, on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. While his life was cut far too short, he was a beloved son, brother, and friend, and will be lovingly remembered for his compassion, bravery, and unfailing courage. His infectious smile, humor, and genuine nature...

Gaynell May Natoli

Gaynell May Natoli

Jan 1, 2025

 

Gaynell May Natoli, 84, of Mount Airy, MD, passed peacefully at home on January 1, 2025.

She was born August 20, 1940 in Forestville to George A. and Gaynell C. Trexler. 

Gay spent most of her childhood in Capitol Heights, MD. She was a little girl who liked to care for her pets and draw. She was the wife of the late...

Richard A. Norton

Richard A. Norton

Dec 31, 2024

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Richard A Norton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on December 31, 2024. He passed peacefully at his home in Monrovia, MD surrounded by family after battling declining health for several years. Known to family and friends as Dick,...

June Joy Benjamin

June Joy Benjamin

Dec 31, 2024

June Joy Benjamin, 93, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of the late James G. Benjamin, who predeceased her in 1988.

Born on November 10, 1931, in Weaverton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Joy and Virginia (Reynolds) Joy.

June graduated from Brunswick High School, Class...

Richard Maxwell

Richard Maxwell

Dec 31, 2024

Richard L. Maxwell, 86, of Frederick, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home. 

Though Richard was born on July 24, 1938, in Sayre, PA, to the late Lawrence and Francis (Deming) Maxwell, he grew up in the Buffalo, NY area. He attended Maryvale High School located in Cheektowaga, NY, graduating in 1955. He joined the Air...

Robert Elwood Stevens

Robert Elwood Stevens

Dec 31, 2024

Robert (Bobby) Elwood Stevens, 94, of Boonsboro, Maryland entered into God’s Kingdom on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. 

He was born on October 28th, 1930 in Hagerstown, Maryland to the late Earl C. Stevens and Thelma L. (Rohrer) Stevens. 

Bobby graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1948. At the age of 22, Bobby married his best friend and the love of his life,...

Oscar T. Smith

Oscar T. Smith

Dec 29, 2024

Oscar T. Smith, 81, of Frederick, died on December 29, 2024, at the Frederick Health Hospital following a ten-month battle with lymphoma. Oscar is preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Ann Smith, in 2008, and his son, Glenn T. Smith, in 1983. 

Oscar was born on January 19,1943 in his childhood home of Mountaindale. He was the third son...

William L. "Bill" Haupt

William L. "Bill" Haupt

Dec 29, 2024

William L. "Bill" Haupt, 83, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Joan Pancoe Haupt. 

Born on January 13, 1941 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late William and Elsa Marie Olsen Haupt. 

With a rich career spanning over 53 years, Bill was first employed by Elevator Constructors...