Obituaries
Lorraine Marie Earp
Jun 4, 2025
Lorraine Marie Earp, 72, of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on December 23, 1953, in Gaithersburg, she was the daughter of the late Hillary Ray Hawkins, Sr. and Elizabeth (Earp) Hawkins.
Lorraine enjoyed playing bingo, crafts, and loved to talk with others.
Surviving her are brothers Terry L. Hawkins, Sr. and wife Katrina,...
Capt. John C. Mitchell, USN Ret.
Jun 4, 2025
Captain John Creegan Mitchell, USN, Ret., flew his final mission to his heavenly home on June 4, 2025.
John was born in Gulfport, Miss., on September 10, 1930, to Louise (Brignac) and John Percy Mitchell. When a young boy, John moved to New Orleans, La., and was raised by his mother and paternal grandmother. His family, which included two older brothers,...
David Levi Ebersole Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
David Levi Ebersole, Jr. passed away Wednesday, June 4,2025. Born in Hagerstown, MD on November 20, 1946, he was the son of the late David L. and Ethel B. (Betty) Ebersole, Sr., of Keedysville, MD. He is survived by his long-time companion, Patricia Notestine, a son, David L. Ebersole III (Kathy), of Fredericksburg, VA, and a daughter, Dawn Bisser (Cliff),...
Maria Lucia Roe
Jun 3, 2025
Maria Lucia Roe, 97, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Sunrise Retirement Center in Frederick.
Born on March 27, 1928, in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Grace (Vincigueria) Stivaletti. Maria was the wife of the late George R. Roe, who predeceased her in 1993.
Maria was an Accounting Technician for the National...
Richard Martorana
Jun 1, 2025
Richard (Dick) Martorana, the youngest of 12 children, born on March 8, 1937 in Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 1, 2025. He was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Agata Tina, who preceded him in death.
A proud veteran, he served honorably in the United States Air Force. After his military service,...
Nina Lee Pugh
Jun 1, 2025
Nina Lee Pugh, 80, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Pugh.
Born on July 24, 1944, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harold Lee Yontz and Nina (Ambrose) Yontz White.
She was a federal employee at...
Sandra Lee Connell
Jun 1, 2025
Sandra Lee Connell of Ocean City, Maryland passed from this life on June 1st 2025 in Frederick, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of James P. Connell.
Born in Trenton New Jersey, Sandy was the daughter of Charles Wargo Jr, and Helen (Luff) Wargo.
Sandy graduated from Lawrenceville High School in 1972, and earned her Associate’s Degree from the Fashion Institute of...
Joseph Lee French
Jun 1, 2025
Joseph Lee French "Sonny", of Point of Rocks, was born on July 3rd, 1939 and died on June 1st, 2025. He was married to Emma (Payne) French for 61 and 1/2 years who died on April 30th 2023.
Sonny was the son of the late George Franklin and Pauline "Polly" French of Point of Rocks.
Sonny retired from Montgomery County Public Schools...
P. Wayne Hawse
Jun 1, 2025
P. Wayne Hawse, 81, of Clarksburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at his daughter's home.
Born on August 14, 1943, in Clarksburg, he was the son of the late William H. and Mary E. (Keith) Hawse.
Wayne retired from the Montgomery County Roads Department after 27 years of employment.
He was a life member of the Hyattstown Volunteer...
Betty M. Kitchen
Jun 1, 2025
Betty M. Kitchen, 98, of Hagerstown, Maryland, formerly Boonsboro, MD passed from this life on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Creekside Village in Hagerstown, MD. She was the wife of the late Leon Jackson Kitchen.
Born on March 5, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Josiah and Elsie (Biser) Itnyre.
Betty retired from London Fog after many years. She had...
Ruth Ellen Kunkle
May 31, 2025
Ruth Ellen Kunkle, 75, of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at “The Gardens at Gettysburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,” in Gettysburg, PA.
Born on March 24, 1950, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William W. Kunkle and Elizabeth M. (Thompson) Kunkle.
Originally from Armbrust, Pennsylvania, Ruth did various types of work,...
Walter Edward Myers, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Walter Edward "Ed" Myers, Jr., 82, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the loving husband of Frances Anne Myers for 47 years.
Born on October 28, 1942, in Virginia, he was the son of the late Walter Edward Myers and Isabel Jane (Potterfield) Myers.
He had a longtime career in...
Maria Lorraine Colliflower
May 31, 2025
Maria L. (Schultz) Colliflower formerly of Frederick, Maryland and most recently at Homewood Nursing Home, Williamsport, Maryland. Maria was born to Dollie J. Schultz and raised and adopted by maternal grandparents Albert and Isabelle Schultz of Frederick, Maryland. Surviving are one sister Caroline E. Price of Frederick, Maryland and one biological half brother Dallas L. Watkins & wife, Susan of...
Mildred Catherine Purtell
May 30, 2025
Mildred Catherine Purtell (nee Vojtek), age 85, beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and educator, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Born on October 19, 1939, in Little Falls, NY, to the late Samuel and Christina Vojtek, Mildred's life was marked by an unwavering dedication to her family and her profession as a high school teacher. A...
David Eugene Hawker
May 30, 2025
David Eugene Hawker, 63, of Jefferson, MD, passed away on May 30, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife Lisa, of 43 years; his son, Phillip Hawker; his daughter, Megan Ritch, and her husband, Brandon, of Jefferson, MD; his sister, Lisa Darr, and her husband, Ronnie, also of Jefferson, MD; and his mother, Gloria “Peggy” Hawker.
David was a proud grandfather...
Mia Grace Yeater
May 29, 2025
“When angels visit us, we do not hear the rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch of the breast of a dove; but we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts.” ― Mary Baker Eddy
Our sweet Angel, Mia Grace Yeater, gained her wings and entered into God’s heavenly kingdom on May 29, 2025. While her...
Stephen Mobry
May 28, 2025
Stephen Allen Mobry, affectionately known by many as Steve, Sam, or “Leroy’s boy,” passed away on May 28, 2025, at Frederick Memorial Hospital at the age of 76.
Born in Fairmont, Minnesota, Stephen was the son of Russell and Elizabeth Mobry. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1967 and proudly entered the United States Army the following year. His military...
Nadya Moisiuk
May 28, 2025
Nadya Moisiuk, 89, of Frederick, MD, passed away at her home on May 28, 2025. She worked tirelessly as a court reporter, expressed her creativity through music and dance, and had an incredible ability to appreciate the simple marvels of life.
Nadya was preceded in death by her husband, Arkady Moisiuk; father, The Very Rev. Andrew Dworakivsky; mother, Anastasia Mlynko Dworakivsky,...
Alan Wade Sands
May 28, 2025
The family of Alan Wade Sands, 59, of Mount Airy, is saddened with the passing of their brother on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Born on June 9, 1965, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Ellen Louise (Payne) Sands.
Alan was a 1983 graduate of Linganore High School and was a great musician who made friends very easily. His...
Stacie C. Carey
May 27, 2025
Stacie C. Carey, 50, of Keymar, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She was the wife of Shawn Carey. Born on February 8, 1975, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Bernard Anthony and Barbara (Clarke) Anthony.
Stacie was an instructional assistant for Frederick County Public Schools, and worked at Middletown Primary School and Gov....
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