Obituaries

Oct 26, 2022

 

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Elizabeth “Libby” Downs-Toms, 86, of

Frederick, Maryland.  She passed from this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.

 

Born on January 5, 1936, in Frederick, MD, she is the daughter of the late James Wolfe and Glenna and Wilbur (stepfather)...

Oct 23, 2022

 

John Joseph Hughes, 72, of Bethesda, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Born on June 8, 1950, in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of the late Francis and Florence (Smith) Hughes.

John attended John Carroll High School in Washington, DC. He was a proud graduate of Maryland University in...

Oct 22, 2022

 

Sylvia "Diane" Dwyer, 81, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Knoxville, MD surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 5, 1940, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee Day and Mary Evelyn (Buffington) Day.

Diane attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD

Diane worked as a...

Oct 22, 2022

Janet Lee Willis, 82, of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Frederick Health & Rehab. Born on August 22, 1940, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Paul Louis Wagner and Thelma Lucille (Bean) Wagner.

Janet is survived by her children: Paula Jean Staub, Ray Staub, Jr., David Staub, Julie Willis and Dawn Marie Sikes; sisters:...

Oct 22, 2022

 

Mary L Filler, 87, of Frederick, formerly of Woodsboro, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at The Record Street Home. She was the wife of the late Robert Filler, who preceded her in death in 1991.  Born on January 24, 1935, she was the daughter of Harry M. Eyler and Virgie A. (Smith) Eyler.

Mrs. Filler worked at...

Oct 21, 2022

Oct 21, 2022

Crystal Andrew, 71, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, PA. surrounded by her family. Born on August 16, 1951, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Anne V. (Snyder) Stine and Alvie F. and his wife, Emma Louise Stine. In 2012, she was preceded in death by...

Oct 21, 2022

Keith Arlen Duncan Sr of Frederick, MD passed from this earth on October 21st, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Bobbie (Barbara G.) Duncan who he married in 1990.

Born January 1st, 1943 in the family home. He was the son of the late Bennie Earl Duncan Sr. and Goldie Mae Duncan (Young). Keith was a proud athlete...

Oct 21, 2022

M. Rebecca "Becky" Higman, 82, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, October 21, 2022 at her home in Boonsboro. Born on June 27, 1940, in Boonsboro, she was the daughter of James Raymond Reese, Sr. and Emma Marie (Forman) Reese. She will be missed by her husband of 64 years, Robert M. Higman, Sr. She was a graduate of...

Oct 20, 2022

 

Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Candela, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Born on September 17, 1947, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph John Candela and Gertrude (Delvy) Candela.

Jackie had a happy childhood and enjoyed many activities, especially with her Girl Scout friends.  As a child she...

Oct 20, 2022

Robert Dearing Outerbridge, 86, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, peacefully at home. He was surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters.

Bob was born on September 8, 1936, in Annapolis, Maryland, to U.S. naval officer William Woodward Outerbridge and Grace Fulwood Outerbridge. He was the youngest of their three sons.

Bob is survived by...

Oct 18, 2022

 

Nicholas Guillaume De Filippis, 32, of Bethesda, Maryland, died peacefully in his sleep due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

 

Born on April 17, 1990, in Washington DC, he was the son of Robert G. De Filippis and Sabrina Michelle Du Bois De Filippis.

 

Nicholas was a graduate of Poolesville High School class of...

Oct 18, 2022

Gary David Compher, 76 of Frederick, MD passed away October 18, 2022.

Gary leaves behind his beloved bride and wife, Kathleen, with whom he has spent the last 33 years. Gary, born in Frederick, MD, on June 2, 1946, was preceded in death by his parents Atlee and Virginia Compher.

He graduated from Frederick High School in 1964...

Oct 17, 2022

Michael Eaves Shoemaker, 55, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on December 16, 1966, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of Robert Shafer Shoemaker and Frances (Eaves) Shoemaker.

He was a graduate of Walkersville High School in 1984. In his younger days he played baseball, was in 4-H...

Oct 17, 2022

James  Gregory Missick was born on November 25, 1957 in Nassau Bahamas. He was the son of  Maud Baskerville and James Altaman Missick.  He departed this life at his residence in Frederick, Maryland  to move to his heavenly home on October 17, 2022.

Greg was raised in a  home with his grandmother Mary Jane Black  (Grammy) and father James Missick,...

Oct 17, 2022

Charles "Buck" Vance, 97, of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Bethania Home Care, Westminster.  He was the husband of 63 years to the late Virginia (Hash) Vance.  Born on December 23, 1924, in Petersburg, WV, he was the son of Wilbur and Ruby Vance.

Mr. Vance was a decorated World War II Army...

Oct 15, 2022

The sun rose on Victoria Laryea’s life on August 11, 1951 and set while she was peacefully asleep on October 15, 2022. She was born in Accra, Ghana, to parents, Mr. Abraham Laryea and Madam Nao­mi Odametey, both of blessed memory.

Her heart of gold was masked by her serious personality and if you didn’t know her well, you could...

Oct 14, 2022

 

January 13, 1961 – October 14, 2022

This is the story of Bonnie Lou Whipp (Knight). Bonnie was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. She was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Bonnie’s story starts on January 13, 1961, in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was the daughter of the...