Obituaries
Jack David Simpson
Dec 13, 2023
Jack David Simpson, 80, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Jack was born on February 1, 1943 and raised on a farm in Lovettsville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Roy Franklin Simpson and Mary Elizabeth Roelkey Simpson.
He is survived by his...
Randolph K. Larsen
Dec 13, 2023
Randolph "Randy" K. Larsen, Jr., PhD, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, surrounded by loving family at his home in Mount Airy, MD. He shared the past 56 years with his beloved wife M. Jane (née Simmers) Larsen. Born March 16, 1945, in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of Randolph Kenneth Larsen and Mary Julia...
Trinity Viola Ripley
Dec 13, 2023
Trinity Viola Ripley, aged 18, of Brunswick, Maryland, tragically left us too soon on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Born on February 10, 2005, in Rockville, MD, Trinity was the cherished daughter of Vaughn Ripley and Kristine (Gubas) Ripley. A 2023 graduate of Brunswick High School, she had embarked on her journey into higher education, pursuing accounting.
Trinity was affectionately known...
Martin Cooperson
Dec 12, 2023
Martin Cooperson Sr, 88, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. He was the husband of the late Helen Cooperson. Born on July 2, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Louis Cooperson and Rose (Diamond) Cooperson. He resided in several places including Willingboro,...
Doris O. Alexander
Dec 12, 2023
Mrs. Doris O. Alexander, formerly of Walkersville, died peacefully on December 12, 2023. She was the wife of J. Fred Alexander, her husband of 63 years. Born February 1, 1929, near Lewistown, she was the daughter of the late Steiner M. and Mabel R. (Long) Whitmore.
Prior to her relocation to Homewood of Frederick, she was an active member of...
Adam Provost Meredith
Dec 11, 2023
Adam Provost Meredith--a devout man of faith, dedicated family man, brilliant entrepreneur, and loyal friend--peacefully returned to his Maker after a fierce three-year battle with cancer. He passed into God’s arms without reservation at his home surrounded by his loving family. Adam, age 52, was born on April 15, 1971, in New Haven, CT. Adam was the only son to...
Joseph Otto Ettenger
Dec 11, 2023
Joseph Otto Ettenger, 74, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1949, in Trenton, NJ to the late Robert and Mary (Menschner) Ettenger. He was the beloved husband to Camille Ettenger for 51 years.
Joseph was a dedicated Auditor for the state Legislator in NJ for 31 years and his commitment to his...
Lawrence Nevine Routzahn
Dec 11, 2023
Lawrence Nevine Routzahn Sr of Middletown, MD passed away peacefully Monday, December 11, 2023 at the Autumn Lake Nursing Home in Frederick, MD. Lawrence also known as Larry and to some Willie, was born in Frederick County, Maryland on March 12, 1939 to the late George Ezra Routzahn and Stella Mae Green Routzahn.
Larry was one of 10 children. He...
Jeffrey Bill Lewis
Dec 11, 2023
It is with great heartache we announce the death of our brother, Jeffrey B. Lewis, 74, of Frederick, Maryland, who died on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home.
Born March 8, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, Jeffrey was the son of the late Lt. Col. William John Lewis and Irene Emily Lewis (nee Blinkman). He was also preceded in death...
Daniel Arthur Shaffer
Dec 11, 2023
Daniel Arthur Shaffer, 58, of Brownsville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of 38 years to Diann Shaffer. Born on October 25, 1965, in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of the late Arthur Shaffer and late Sandra (Stone) Shaffer.
Danny left us a...
Darlene Zelma Wilson
Dec 11, 2023
Darlene Zelma (Robinson) Wilson, 84, of Germantown, Maryland passed away on December 11, 2023. Born in Yancey County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Bertha and Vaughn Robinson.
Darlene brought six children into the world. Darlene and her young family moved to Maryland in 1969. She courageously and lovingly raised her children and went on to...
David Richard Auble
Dec 10, 2023
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David Richard Auble of Frederick, MD passed away at home, surrounded by family on December 10, 2023 at age 76. David was born to Damon and Lucille Auble in Indianapolis and attended Broad Ripple High School and...
Gunda Christa Angelone
Dec 9, 2023
Gunda Angelone, who went by Christa, a long-time resident of Frederick, MD, passed away on December 9, 2023 in Kent, Ohio with her son, Erik, by her side. Christa was born in Sorau, Germany on February 27, 1942 to Erich and Hertha Schreiber. After graduating with a degree in teaching from Goethe University Frankfurt and relocating to the United States...
Ruth Virginia McAfee
Dec 9, 2023
Ruth Virginia McAfee, 82, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of Robert L. McAfee for 58 years.
Born on March 24, 1941, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Roy James Reed, Sr. and Anna Mae...
Paul F. Brunner, Jr.
Dec 9, 2023
Paul F. Brunner, Jr., a dedicated Insurance Agent for Nationwide Insurance Company for over 40 years, passed away on December 9, 2023, in Frederick, Maryland. Born on May 9, 1947, in Illinois, Paul lived a life filled with love and devotion to his family and community. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed...
Ann B. Fowler
Dec 8, 2023
Ann Blair Fowler, 94, joined her Lord and Savior peacefully, with her daughter at her side on December 8th, 2023. Born to James and Edith Blair in Danville, VA on October 16, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin S. Fowler in 1986. She was also preceded by her beloved brother, Eugene Addison Blair and his wife,...
Dorothy Bernice Hoffman
Dec 8, 2023
DOROTHY BERNICE HOFFMAN, aged 91, passed away in Frederick, MD after a short illness on Friday, December 8, 2023.
Born December 2, 1932 in Cumberland, KY, she was the daughter of Golden Allen and Gladys Hampton Allen. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel B. Hoffman, formerly of Brentwood, MD.
Before retiring, she was employed by CVS Pharmacy...
Isabella Joy Kelly
Dec 7, 2023
Isabella Joy Kelly, 4 of Walkersville went home to be with the Lord at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on December 7, 2023. Her fight for life came unexpectedly, but her love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ still shows brightly to all who know her.
Born April 11, 2019 in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of Christopher...
Joy Marie Jenkins
Dec 7, 2023
Joy Marie (Steinhaus) Jenkins, 88, of Frederick, passed away at home on Thursday December 7, 2023, surrounded by her family after a long and difficult struggle with dementia. She was the beloved wife of the late Gordon Tazwell Jenkins. They were married for 67 years. Born December 22, 1934, in Frederick, Maryland she was the daughter of the late...
Patricia Carol Tropoulos
Dec 5, 2023
Patricia Carol Tropoulos, 82, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Versailles, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Calvert Puckett and Thelma Puckett (Peggs.)
Patricia loved holiday card crafting, traveling, dogs, reading, swimming, and especially her family. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Curves, and...



