Obituaries

Brenda Kathleen Merson

Brenda Kathleen Merson

Sep 21, 2023

Brenda Kathleen Merson, 72, passed from this life on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born March 30, 1951 in Anchorage, Alaska and grew up in Rockville, Brenda was the daughter of the late William and Thema Clark. 

She was a graduate of Perry High School in Montgomery County, Maryland and graduated from University of Maryland.

Brenda was...

Johanna Dewees

Johanna Dewees

Sep 21, 2023

Johanna Dewees, 90, of Thurmont, MD entered into heaven to be with her loving husband, John, on September 21, 2023.  She was born in Pale, Yugoslavia on April 1, 1933, to Valentine Titus Ecker and Adele Petric Ecker. She met the love of her life, John Dewees, while he was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. After meeting his...

Emily Ann Arnoult

Emily Ann Arnoult

Sep 21, 2023

 

Emily Ann Arnoult (1972-2023)

Emily Ann Arnoult, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Emily, aged 51, left us tragically due to a health-related emergency that ended in an automobile accident September 21, 2023.

Emily, born in November 1972, was a cherished daughter to Bill and Sandra Arnoult, and a loving sister to Scott Arnoult and Cari Gagnon. Emily...

Alice Jean Kenefick

Alice Jean Kenefick

Sep 20, 2023

 

Alice Jean Kenefick passed away peacefully on September 20th, 2023 surrounded by her immediate family at Dove House Hospice Care Center in Westminster, MD.

Alice was born on January 5th, 1964, in Rockville, MD to Claude Erasmus Lane and Myra Jean Hill. Her favorite hobbies as a child included horseback riding, singing, and playing violin. Alice met the love...

Sandra Ann Kenney

Sandra Ann Kenney

Sep 20, 2023

 

Sandra Ann Kenney, 84, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.  She was the beloved wife of Fern Kenney, Jr., for 62 years.

Born on August 9, 1939, in Cumberland, MD she was the daughter of the late Roy and Helen Robinette.

Sandra was a 1957 graduate...

James C. Mull, Jr.

James C. Mull, Jr.

Sep 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James C. Mull, Jr., a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He passed away at his residence in Frederick, surrounded by his loving family. James was an IT specialist dedicated to his work for over 35 years.Born in Pennsylvania, James developed a passion for technology from a young...

Eugene "Gene" Lee Long

Eugene "Gene" Lee Long

Sep 19, 2023

 

Eugene “Gene” Lee Long, 96, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully at his home in Thurmont, MD on September 19, 2023.  Born March 1, 1927 near Graceham, MD, he was the sixth of ten children born to the late Franklin and Ruth Troxell Long.

Gene served his country with honor as a member of the U.S....

Fred Robert Maxey

Fred Robert Maxey

Sep 18, 2023

 

Fred Robert Maxey of Wolfsville, MD went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 18, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, best friend, and talented adventure partner of 37 years, Andrea.

Fred was born on October 8, 1963 in Saratoga Springs, NY to Fred and Sandra Maxey. He was a 1981...

Kathy Sue Castle

Kathy Sue Castle

Sep 18, 2023

Kathy Sue Castle, 65, of Boonsboro, passed from this life, at home, surrounded by her family and friends on Monday, September 18, 2023. She will be missed by her loving husband of 42 years, Terry L. Castle, Sr. 

Born on February 6, 1958, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Beverly J. (Smith) Kitchen of Ormand Beach, Florida, and the...

Florence Rose Lanza

Florence Rose Lanza

Sep 18, 2023

 

Florence Rose Lanza, 91, of Mount Airy Md, passed from this life surrounded by family on Monday September 18, 2023.  

Florence was born on April 21, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY.  Florence is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Graziano-DeSanto, Denise Murtha and Kathleen Hodak, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, and brother Leonard Arcuri.

Memorial Services are planned...

Darlene Sue Bock

Darlene Sue Bock

Sep 17, 2023

Darlene Sue Bock, “Dee”, 74 was born on December 4, 1948, to EmillaRepetti and Deogracio Santana Garcia in New York City.

She landed her first job as a Telephone Operator and later as a CustomerService Representative for LL News Service.

In 1971, she married Raymond George Bock and had two children,Robin Ann; and Raymond Paul.

Dee retired in 2017, after...

Joan Olsen Jowers

Joan Olsen Jowers

Sep 17, 2023

 

Joan Olsen Jowers of Mt. Airy, MD, (formerly of Mineola Rd in College Park, MD for 54 years) passed peacefully from this life on 9/17/2023 at the age of 92.

Born on 5/25/1931, the oldest child of the late Norwegian-born immigrants Arne and Ada Olsen, she grew up in N.E. Washington, DC.  She met her future husband when her...

William Rene Castillo Acosta

William Rene Castillo Acosta

Sep 15, 2023

 

William Rene Castillo Acosta, 24, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, September 15, 2023.  Born on April 12, 1999, in Bethesda, Maryland, he was the son of Rene Quisbert Castillo of Gaithersburg and Reina Margarita Acosta of Honduras, who survive him.

After graduating from Quince Orchard High School, William attended Montgomery College and the University of...

Willis Eugene Brewbaker, Jr.

Willis Eugene Brewbaker, Jr.

Sep 15, 2023

Willis Eugene Brewbaker Jr., 67, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, September 15, 2023, at home in Frederick, MD. He was the beloved husband of Cindy Brewbaker for 45 years.

Born on March 2, 1956, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Willis Eugene, Sr. and Margaret Jane (Penner) Brewbaker.Will was a 1974 graduate...

Henry Perkoski

Henry Perkoski

Sep 15, 2023

 

Henry Perkoski, 95, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick, MD.

Born on October 20, 1927, in Nanticoke, PA, he was the son of the late John Perkoski and Stella (Verbinski) Perkoski.

He was a graduate of Huntington Mills High School in PA. He also earned his...

Barbara Alice MacDonald Liston

Barbara Alice MacDonald Liston

Sep 13, 2023

 

Barbara Alice MacDonald Liston was born on September 13, 1929 to Alice and Dr. Edward MacDonald, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.  When Barbara was in high school, the family moved to post-war Germany.  Her father served as Director of Education for US military families.  Barbara had exciting tales of traveling the streets of Berlin immediately after the War.  Her...

Michael Lloyd Spaur

Michael Lloyd Spaur

Sep 13, 2023

 

Michael Lloyd Spaur, 74, of Walkersville, MD, peacefully passed after a courageous battle with cancer, on September 13, 2023.  Mike was born on December 10, 1948, in Washington, D.C.  He was the son of Leonard A. Spaur and Jean Spaur Riddle.  

Mike was a graduate of Murray State University.  He served in the United States Coast Guard where...

Charlotte Ruan Craver

Charlotte Ruan Craver

Sep 12, 2023

Charlotte Ruan Craver, 79 of Frederick, passed away September 12 ,2023.  

She was born February 23rd, 1944 in Frederick Maryland.  She was daughter of Dallas Smith and Marie Smith.  Charlotte made friends everywhere she went.  She had a smile for everyone.  She loved her family and her friends at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  She came from a...

Thomas James Shriver

Thomas James Shriver

Sep 12, 2023

 

Thomas James “Tom” Shriver, 98, of Walkersville, MD passed from this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. Prior to moving to Walkersville, Tom resided in Moundsville, WV for over 50 years.

 

He was born on March 1, 1925, in Littleton, WV, and was the son of Franklin Shriver and Elizabeth (Owen) Shriver.

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Edna Louise Kern

Edna Louise Kern

Sep 12, 2023

 

Ms. Edna “Louise” Kern,95, of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 12, at Northampton Manor Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband John L. Kern and her partner of 20 years, Charles Bettis.

Louise “Weesie” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren is survived by her daughter Charlotte Beacht (Gerry) and her son John...