Obituaries
Linda Lee Martinson
Nov 12, 2023
Linda Lee Martinson, 75, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home in Walkersville, MD. She was the beloved wife of James Melvin Martinson for 50 years; the cherished mother of Linda Christi Head, James Melvin Martinson, Jr., and Holly Martinson Phongsuwan; and the loving grandmother of Joseph Head, Jack Martinson, Finn...
Dale Herbert Hoscheit
Nov 12, 2023
Dale Herbert Hoscheit, 95, a renowned chemical engineer, lawyer, and patent counsel, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Frederick, Maryland. He was born on January 8, 1928, in Peru, Illinois. Dale dedicated his life to the fields of law and biotechnology and made significant contributions to these industries throughout his illustrious career.
After graduating from LaSalle-Peru High School...
Sharon Elizabeth Winkler
Nov 11, 2023
Sharon Elizabeth Freas Winkler, 55, of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 11, 2023.
She was the loving wife of Brad Winkler and loving mother of John Bradley Winkler. She was the daughter of the late John R and Kathleen Freas. She is survived by brothers, Paul and wife Katie, Richard and wife Carolyn, as well as many...
Richard Allan Pickette
Nov 11, 2023
Richard (Dick) Allan Pickette, 82, of Frederick, MD, passed away on November 11, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 1,1941, in Waltham Massachusetts to the late Irene (Stankard) Pickette and the late Romeo Moses Pickette. Dick graduated from St. Charles High School in Waltham, MA and from Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in Business. Throughout...
Patrick Wayne McCoy
Nov 9, 2023
Patrick Wayne McCoy, current resident of Fairplay, MD, longtime resident of Lusby, MD, and hometown resident of Turtle Creek, PA, passed away peacefully at 74 years old with his family holding him dearly on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He fought a courageous cancer battle over several years, showing the strength of a giant.
Pat was a lover of all...
Jacqueline Pauline Phillips Ross
Nov 9, 2023
Jacqueline Pauline Phillips Ross, Jackie, passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 95, surrounded by her large family, who will forever love their Mom and Grandma.
Jackie was born on October 15, 1928, in Washington DC. Her father, Gilbert Thomas Phillips died when Jackie was very young, and Jackie grew up with her mother, Pauline Hutchison...
Kenneth Dean Bittner
Nov 9, 2023
Kenneth Dean Bittner, a beloved granddad, father, and friend, has sadly passed away at the age of 69. Born on November 10, 1953, in Washington DC, Kenny was kind to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His friends and family are deeply saddened by his loss, but they find peace in the many fond memories of him. Outside...
Wayne Lee Moser
Nov 9, 2023
Wayne Lee Moser, 78, of Hagerstown, passed away on November 9, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center. He was the son of the late Helen Louise Smith Moser and Roland Elwood Moser.
He was a 1963 graduate of Boonsboro High School and was employed at Jamison Door Company for 47 and a half years. He was a member of Izaak...
Harold Lee Ferguson
Nov 7, 2023
Harold “Fergie/Butch” Ferguson, 81, passed away at home on November 7, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1941 to the late, Leoda and Burton Ferguson. He is survived by his loving wife Becky of 61 years. He is also survived by his daughter Karen Ferguson Wall and husband Stacey along with a brother Richard “Dick” Ferguson and numerous...
Linda Ann Trabold
Nov 7, 2023
Linda Ann (Mary Grace) Pound Trabold, 64, of Frederick, Maryland, returned Home to God on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.
Born on May 21, 1959, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Tully James Pound Jr and Gloria Mae (Bongiolatti) Pound.
Linda worked for the Frederick County Health Department, at Brunswick...
James Christopher Warner
Nov 7, 2023
Mr. James Christopher Warner, 59, of Frederick, MD passed away on Tuesday, November 7, at his home.
Born February 25, 1964 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Wallace Edward Warner and Ann Elizabeth (Schindler) Warner.
Jim attended Governor Thomas Johnson High School and worked in the carpentry trade. He loved music and taught himself how to...
David Anthony Meddaugh
Nov 6, 2023
David Anthony Meddaugh, 82, of Germantown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Frederick Health & Rehab in Frederick, MD.
David was born on August 6, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA to David (Tate) McHarris and Helen M. Meddaugh. He spent his childhood in Lawnside, NJ, where he enjoyed his friends and various extra-curricular activities...
Mary Timpson
Nov 6, 2023
Mrs. Mary Timpson, 85, of Frederick, passed away on November 6, 2023 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born on December 12, 1937 in Frederick, Mary was a daughter of the late Frank and Emma J. Jackson.She was a member of St. Paul AME Church and was a devoted, committed, and faithful member serving on the Usher Board, Steward and Stewardess Boards,...
Valerie Jean Lee
Nov 6, 2023
Born Valerie Jean Books to parents John and LaVerne from Fulton, Maryland passed away, at the age of 65, at Northampton Manor.
Valerie is survived by her daughter, Jillian (Anthony Rosato) and son, Alexander; as well as her mother, LaVerne; sisters, Vanessa and Jonna; brother, Dallas; three granddaughters, Winnie, Lucca and Haili; as well as three nieces, Juliana, Niki,...
Megan Michelle Gentel
Nov 6, 2023
Megan Michelle Gentel of New Market , Maryland passed away suddenly on November 6,2023. She was born on February 14, 1992.
Megan was a 2010 graduate of Linganore High School and went on to complete her education in Child Development.
Megan’s vibrant personality and beautiful heart touched the lives of everyone she encountered. With her huge smile and love...

Michele Lynn Ganjon-Bozzell
Nov 6, 2023
Michele Lynn Ganjon-Bozzell, 69, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital. She was the loving wife of 40 years to Fred Bozzell.
Born on December 29, 1953, in Wheaton, she was the daughter of the late Emil Turda and Regina Maxine (Herdman) Turda.
Michele was a loving, caring person who excelled...
Joseph Richard Clemente
Nov 4, 2023
Joseph Richard Clemente, 91, peacefully passed from this life on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home in Mount Airy, Maryland. Born on February 11, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Emmanuel Joseph Clemente and Jean Hallamore Clemente. As a young boy, his family moved to Norfolk, Virginia where he attended Fork Union Military Academy and...
Douglas John Robertson
Nov 4, 2023
Douglas John Robertson, 60, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
Born on July 22, 1963, in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of James Alexander Robertson and Grace (Dixon) Robertson.
Doug began training for his firefighting career as a sophomore in The High School Cadet Program, leaving school...
Mickey Christine Zangla
Nov 4, 2023
Mickey Christine Zangla, a beloved individual who touched the lives of many, has sadly passed away on November 4, 2023. Born in Takoma Park, Maryland on December 25, 1965, to the late Esther Lee (Waugh) Hutcherson and Samuel Cimarron Hutcherson, Mickey's life was filled with notable accomplishments and cherished memories.Throughout her career journey, Mickey held various managerial positions that showcased...
Dolores Carney
Nov 3, 2023
Dolores Carney, a beloved member of her community and a devoted mother and wife, away on November 3, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on January 5, 1934, in Queens, New York, to Herbert and Ethel Gaiser. Dolores grew up in a loving family alongside her sister, Ethel Ashby. Dolores Carney's proudest accomplishment was undoubtedly raising her family....