Obituaries
Frances Lorraine "Patty" Veracka
2025
Frances Lorraine “Patty” Veracka (1931-2025) Mother, Grandmother, Wife, and Friend
Patty Veracka, 93 years young, from Ft. Myers, FL and Cape Cod, MA, passed away peacefully in Middletown, MD on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
Patty, born in 1931 in Marlboro, MA, was the daughter of the late Ronald and Eva Estey. She is predeceased by her husband, John; and her brothers, Ronald,...
Francis Willson Bush, Jr.
Apr 30, 2025
Francis (Frank) Willson Bush Jr, 81, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at home. He was married to Melony Bush for 26 years as of May 22nd.
Born on August 27, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Francis Willson Bush Sr. and Marian Estelle (Barry) Bush.
Frank joined the Navy upon graduating from Prospect...
Timothy Wayne Castle
Apr 29, 2025
Timothy Wayne Castle, 58, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born on November 28, 1966, in Boonsboro, he was the beloved son of the late Gerald and Goldie Castle.
A lifelong resident of Boonsboro, Tim built a meaningful and successful life with his hands, his heart, and his unwavering work ethic. He first owned and operated his own...
Dr. Noriko Shimizu
Apr 28, 2025
Noriko Shimizu (Ph.D. Anatomy, 1985, Chiba University, Japan), born 12 November 1956 (Tokyo, Japan), died 28 April 2025 (Frederick, Maryland, United States). Daughter of Mitsuo and Nobuko Shimizu.
Noriko came to the United States in 1985 and did post-doctoral work at the University of Chicago. After receiving direct NIH funding, moved to Beth Israel Hospital (now Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)...
Rory Charles Chalcraft
Apr 28, 2025
Rory Charles Chalcraft, age 61, died unexpectedly at his home in Frederick, MD on Monday, April 28, 2025. Born on January 15, 1964 in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of Arlene Chalcraft and the late Ronald Chalcraft
Rory attended Franklin High School in Franklin, NJ, and his primary career was in the banking industry. In his latter years, he worked...
Dorothy Joan Boyer
Apr 28, 2025
Dorothy Joan Boyer (Dotti), 84, of Frederick, MD left this world on April 28, 2025. Dotti was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. As a native Washingtonian, she made a career for herself at NIH/FDA where she made significant contributions as a recruiter. Dotti was happily married to Robert L. Boyer originally of Shamokin, PA for...
Dorothy Smith Clemson
Apr 27, 2025
Dorothy (Dotty) Smith Clemson, age 81, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Dotty was born in Jamaica, New York to Walter E. and Margaret B. Smith on October 29, 1943. She grew up in Roselle Park, NJ, graduating from Roselle Park High School in 1961. She attended the University of Maryland where she met her former...
Shirley Ann Leaman
Apr 27, 2025
Shirley Leaman (Kirby) went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Born November 28,1935 in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Kirby (Wilhide). She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 61 years, Paul Leaman.
Shirley Leaman worked for many years in different capacities at FCNB bank, becoming the assistant vice president. For...
Allan Eugene Schoonover
Apr 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allan Eugene Schoonover, aged 62, of Boonsboro, MD on April 25, 2025 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
A beloved husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather, Allan leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories.
Born on July 29, 1962 in Frederick, MD, Allan devoted his life to...
Kirk Douglas Swaim
Apr 25, 2025
Kirk Douglas Swaim of Frederick, passed away on April 25, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born December 11, 1951 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Kirk was the only child of the late Charles Edsel Swaim and Mary Louise Mathews Swaim. He was particularly close to his late maternal grandmother, Clara Mathews, who raised him. He was the husband...
Joseph John Finnell, III
Apr 23, 2025
Jack Finnell (Joseph John Finnell III) of Hayes, VA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 23, 2025 at the age of 71. Jack was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts on March 22,1954 to Joseph J. Finnell Jr. and Mildred Sullivan Finnell. Jack spent his career working in both the construction and manufacturing industries, retiring in 2022 as Director of Sales for...
Rebecca Marie Stover
Apr 23, 2025
Mrs. Rebecca Marie Stover, 81, of Frederick, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side in her home on April 23, 2025.
Born November 4, 1943 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Stouter) Haley. Mrs. Stover was married to Joseph Elwood Stover for 52 years until his death in 2018.
Mrs. Stover spent her...
Betty Ann Fraley Dickerson
Apr 23, 2025
Betty Ann (Fraley) Dickerson, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born on May 26, 1936 in Olney, Maryland, she was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice Fraley and Mable (Fraley) Ailstock; her stepfather Arthur Ailstock; her beloved husband, James Dickerson; her cherished daughter, Sharon (Dickerson) Smith; and her brother Lewis Fraley.
A life long...
Patsy Leigh Chesnick
Apr 23, 2025
Patsy Leigh Chesnick (Poe),78, of Brunswick, MD, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home in Brunswick, MD.
Born on September 24, 1946, in VA , she was the daughter of the late John Nathan Poe and Maude Marie Jennings.
Patsy was a graduate of Tazewell High school. She worked at the County Federal Savings & Loan Company...
Andrew Mackintosh
2025
In Loving Memory of Andy Mackintosh
1954 – 2025
Andrew (Andy) Mackintosh, age 71, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, surrounded by his family at his beloved Fowl’s Play farm — a place that brought him peace, purpose, and pride.
Andy was born to Earl and Eleanor Mackintosh in 1954 and raised in Bethesda, Maryland. He attended Bullis High School, where he...
Wanda Michelle Murray
Apr 22, 2025
Wanda Michelle Murray, 54, of Frederick, Maryland affectionately known as "Muffin" and "Little Bitty" passed from this life on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 into the arms of Jesus, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved daughter of Shirley Murray-Taylor of Frederick, Maryland and James F. Murray Sr., of Rocky Ridge, Maryland.
Born on May 30, 1970 in...
George William Fulmer, Sr.
Apr 21, 2025
Mr. George “Pap” William Fulmer, Sr., 96, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025. George was born on February 24, 1929, in Frederick, Maryland, to the late Charles V. Fulmer and Mary (Moberly) Fulmer. George was married to Mary Gladys (Blank) Fulmer for 63 wonderful years until her death in 2013.
George spent his childhood in Frederick, graduating...
Betty Georgette Ifert
Apr 21, 2025
Betty Georgette Stull Ifert, 96, of Mount Airy, Maryland passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at Lorien Life Care Center, Mount Airy. She was born in Poplar Springs, Maryland to parents George W. and Eleanor Gillis Stull on February 23, 1929.
After graduating from Lisbon High School class of 1946, Mrs. Ifert began her career as a part-time postal clerk...
Ellen Mary Tarpey
Apr 21, 2025
Mrs. Ellen Mary Tarpey, age 94, of Frederick, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2025. She was the wife of John Patrick Tarpey, her loving husband of 65 years. Born on December 9, 1930 in Walpole, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret Robinson.
Ellen is survived by her 8 children, 17 grandchildren and...
Bettye Bass Hamlin
Apr 21, 2025
Bettye Bass Hamlin, 94, of Frederick, Maryland.
Bettye Bass Hamlin was the wife of the late John G Hamlin. They married on December 25, 1952, after dating for nine weeks in her hometown of Freeport, Texas and were married for 58 years. They spent many years traveling the country together with family and friends in retirement.
Born on June 26, 1930, in...
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