Obituaries
George John Poddo
Jun 10, 2025
George J. Poddo, 76, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away surrounded by loving family on June 10, 2025.
George was born on September 22, 1948, at Palmerton Hospital in Pennsylvania, the son of George Poddo and Marjorie Barrons Poddo. He spent his early years at 169 West Broadway in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where he attended Immaculate Conception grade school and Jim Thorpe...
Jeannine Wheeler
Jun 9, 2025
Jeannine Wheeler, 91, of Brunswick Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Tranquility of Fredericktowne in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Griffith until his passing where later in life she married Gene Wheeler.
Born on April 23, 1934, in Brunswick MD, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Eva (Bohrer)...
Joseph Doughty
Jun 8, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Doughty, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on June 8, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on May 2, 1953, Joe lived a life defined by curiosity, craftsmanship, and care. He spent more than 35 years working in information technology at Marriott International, a career that perfectly blended his love of learning...
Phyllis Houck Smith
Jun 8, 2025
Phyllis Houck Smith, 97 of Walkersville passed peacefully at Homewood on June 8, 2025. Born October 13, 1927, in Woodsboro, she was the daughter of the late Ira G. Houck and Beulah Rebecca Smith. Her roots were in the Glade Valley, attending Woodsboro Elementary, Walkersville High School Class of 1944. She studied math and science at Western Maryland College graduating...
Ann Louise Pearre
Jun 7, 2025
Ann Louise Pearre, 88, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7th at home with her family. She was born on December 20, 1936 on the family farm in Browningsville, MD. She was the daughter of John H. McElfresh and Evelyn M. Rippeon McElfresh. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Emmet Ray Pearre, Jr.
Ann...
Dr. Penny Lynn Sappington
Jun 6, 2025
Dr. Penny Lynn Sappington, 59, of Venetia, Pennsylvania, formerly of Frederick, MD, passed from this life on Friday, June 6, 2025 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
She was the loving mother to her daughter, Dulce Sappington. Born on April 11, 1966, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Brenda (Butler) Sappington and the...
Kenneth Albert Arnold
Jun 6, 2025
Kenneth Albert "Bubby" Arnold, 79, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Dove Hospice House in Westminster, MD. He was the loving husband of Dawn Arnold for over 50 years.
Born on September 28, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late James Arthur Arnold and Annie R. (Barnes) Arnold.
Bubby was...
Sam L. Blank
Jun 6, 2025
Meredith L. Blank Jr., better known to family and friends as Sam, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on December 7, 1942, in Frederick, he was the beloved son of the late Meredith L. Blank Sr. (Leo) and Charlotte Grumbine.
Sam was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend....
Margaret Ann Wiles
Jun 5, 2025
Margaret Ann Wiles, age 72, of Thurmont, Maryland went home with the Lord on June 5, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born on August 20, 1952, in Frederick, Maryland. She was the loving wife of 57 years to Donald L. Wiles Sr.
She was the daughter of the late Marvin Leslie Hann, and Shirley Irene Hann.
In addition to her husband,...
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,...
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