Obituaries
Stephen Francis Grieco
Apr 9, 2025
Stephen Francis Grieco, 67, of Mount Airy, passed away on April 9, 2025, at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Born on March 5, 1958, in Rockville Center Long Island, New York, he was the son of Margaret Joyce (Bowles) Grieco and the late Victor Joseph Grieco.
Stephen was a graduate of High Point High School and attended Indian River College in...
Marilyn June Leatherman Gaver
Apr 9, 2025
Marilyn June Leatherman Gaver, 89, of Myersville, passed away on April 9, 2025, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation of Frederick. Born on August 1, 1935, near Myersville, she was the daughter of the late Edgar G. Leatherman and Edna (Brandenburg) Leatherman. Married on May 5, 1957, she was the wife of Eugene Gaver for 65 years.
Marilyn was a 1953 graduate...
JoAnn E. Packan
Apr 8, 2025
JoAnn Eleanor Packan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, died of natural causes on April 8, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on January 23, 1944, JoAnn was the daughter of Robert and Ann (Maslanich) Decarlo. She was the oldest of five siblings, including Robert, Linda, Santo, and Annette.
JoAnn graduated from Redstone High School in 1961, where she was...
Kathleen Marie Marth
Apr 7, 2025
Kathleen Marie Marth, 73, of Monrovia, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Kathy was the loving wife of the late Woodrow E. "Skip" Marth, who predeceased her on June 16, 2012.
Born on April 25, 1951, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Marchone, Sr....
Jeffrey Lane Adkinson
Apr 6, 2025
Jeffrey Lane Adkinson, age 70, of New Market, Maryland passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born on May 13th, 1954, son to the late John Powers Adkinson and Lois Elizabeth (Lawrenson) Adkinson.
Jeff had a distinguished career as a broadcast engineer in the Television Broadcast industry. He worked many years at CNN, The Associated Press, and NBC DC...
John P. Moore
Apr 6, 2025
John P. Moore, a beloved husband, talented engineer, and cherished storyteller, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 6, 2025, at his home. Born in Virginia on December 25, 1938, John brought joy and laughter to the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
For 25 remarkable years, John dedicated his career to IBM, where he embraced...
Meredith L. Haupt
Apr 6, 2025
Meredith L. Haupt, 88, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at his home. He sorely missed his wife of 63 years, Patsy, who preceded him in death on March 18, 2024.
Born on July 16, 1936, in Middletown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Henry and Olive (Lighter) Haupt.
He was a graduate of...
Frederick Earl "Fred" Dayton, II
Apr 5, 2025
Frederick Earl Dayton, II (Fred), 81, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and best friend. He was the loving husband of Dottie Dayton for 56 years.
Born on May 9, 1943, in Keyser, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Frederick...
Marvin Gibbs
Apr 5, 2025
Marvin Isaiah Gibbs was born to the late Elisha Gibbs and Josie Link Gibbs on February 6, 1941, in Lincolnton, NC. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home in Ijamsville, MD.
Marvin graduated in 1958 from Newbold High School of Lincolnton, NC. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Army, where he was honorably...
Vallia Rae Hicks
Apr 5, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we are announcing the passing of Vallia Rae Hicks who peacefully departed this life on April 5th, 2025 at the age of 60.
She was born to Charles Hicks and Jane Harrison who Preceded her in death. Vallia is survived by her daughter Angela Buckler, granddaughters Cheyanne, Breanna and Rebekah Buckler. She has two sisters...
David Joseph (Joe) Martin
Apr 5, 2025
David Joseph (Joe) Martin, 88, of Mt. Lena, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Joe was born on May 20, 1936. He is the last surviving member of his family, being predeceased by his parents and 10 brothers and sisters.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Mary Ann (Martz)...
Herman Paul Bowens
Apr 3, 2025
Herman “Paul” Bowens was born on April 9, 1945, to Jane L. Bowens Dorsey and Herman Dotson in Frederick, Maryland. He was affectionately known by many as “Paul” or “Joe Nasty.” On April 3, 2025, Paul peacefully entered eternal rest, just days before his 80th birthday.
Paul received his education at both Lincoln and Frederick High School. After graduating from high...
Gregory Scott Shapard
Apr 3, 2025
Gregory Scott Shapard, 55, of Baltimore, MD died Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his residence at Silo Point. Born in Mt Lebanon, PA July 29, 1969 he was the son of Rodney K and Brenda D Shapard
Greg was a graduate of Mt Lebanon High School and West Virginia University with a BA in Finance and an MBA. He was employed...
Charles Joseph Bailey
Apr 3, 2025
Mr. Charles Joseph “Beetle” Bailey, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed peacefully going to be with the Lord Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Ann Millicent Bailey, married for 55 years.
Beetle was born June 18th, 1943 at Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, VA to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph & Helen Bailey. He was the oldest of two children,...
Mark Rimel
Apr 2, 2025
Mark Rimel, a devoted husband, proud father of three daughters, and cherished "Pops" to six grandchildren-with a seventh blessing on the way-passed away on April 2, 2025, while working on his beloved West Virginia property, a place that brought him joy and was central to his family's treasured memories.
Mark's life was defined by his unwavering dedication to family, his contagious...
Betty Mae Ireland
Apr 2, 2025
Betty Mae Ireland, age 94, was born in Baltimore, raised in Highlandtown, passed away Tuesday evening, April 2, 2025, at Northwest Hospice and Palliative Care in Randallstown. She was born the daughter of Frederich and Catherine Stange on March 7, 1931.
Betty was preceded in death by the loves of her life, husband Joseph Dasch, of 28 amazing years and beloved...
Wendy Sue Crutchley
Apr 1, 2025
Wendy Sue Crutchley passed away peacefully April 1, 2025 with family by her side at Citizens Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late C. Thomas Crutchley.
Born January 30, 1957 in Frederick, she was the daughter of Thomas Geiser and the late Janet Geiser.
In addition to her father, she is survived by sister, Julie Darr, very special niece and...
Eva Jean Unglebower
Mar 31, 2025
Eva Jean "Jeannie" Unglebower (née Pratt), passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland. Born on June 9, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, Jeannie lived a life marked by compassion, resilience, and a deep love for her family and the simple joys of life.
Jeannie pursued her passion for helping others through nursing, graduating from the Frederick Community College Nursing...
Albert Gorman Butler, II
Mar 31, 2025
Albert Gorman Butler, II, 57, a lifelong resident of Walkersville, died Monday, March 31, 2025 at his home.
Albert was born May 12, 1967, the second of three children, to Albert and Janet Butler. He graduated from Walkersville High School in 1985 and later chose to raise his own family in Walkersville. He will be remembered for his calm demeanor, fun...
Robert Carroll VanMeter
Mar 30, 2025
Robert Carroll Van Meter, 59, passed away on March 30, 2025, at his home in Keymar, MD surrounded by family.
Born on August 6, 1965, in Olney, MD, Rob was a cherished brother, father, grandfather, friend and beacon of generosity and kindness. He had a great sense of humor, loved to play the drums and hang out with family and friends....