Obituaries

May 18, 2026

Richard was born October 11, 1943 in Staten Island, N.Y. to Genevieve and Walter Shutter. The family moved to Bernardsville, N.J. when he was 5 years old.

Graduating from Bernards High School in 1962, he went immediately to work at Beneficial Management Corporation in Morristown, N.J. as an office boy delivering mail to all the departments. He was determined to succeed...

Jun 11, 2026

Hazel Mae Finneyfrock, 103, of Frederick, MD, passed from this life on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Finneyfrock, for 35, years.

Born on November 3, 1922, in Harrisville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Holland and Mida E. (Palmer) Holland. She attended the Martinsburg Beauty School, as...

Jun 10, 2026

Mike J. Palios, 92, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

He was born on June 7, 1934, the son of the late Demetri and Marie Palios of Yorkville, OH.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Pappas Palios; and his sister Alice Birdas.

Mr. Palios is survived by two daughters, Maria Palios Philippi and her husband Darren...

Jun 8, 2026

Charles E. Hudson, 91, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 8, 2026 at his home in Mount Airy, MD. He was the beloved husband of Peggy Hudson for 56 years.

Born in Huntingtown, MD he was the son of the late John W. and Ethel Irene (Simmons) Hudson.

Charles proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp.

In addition...

Jun 5, 2026

Surrounded by love, Patrick Michael Reilly passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, in Frederick, MD.

Born January 7, 1950, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Patrick was proud of his Irish and Sicilian roots, carrying forward the values and traditions that mattered most to him. He believed deeply in loyalty, responsibility, and the importance of providing for those he loved. He lived...

Jun 4, 2026

In loving memory of Linda L. Reed (Aliff) January 6,1952-June 4,2026. Linda L Reed (Aliff) passed away peacefully on June 4,2026 in Mt Airy, where she spent much of her life surrounded by family, friends and a community she cherished.

Born on January 6, 1952, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, Linda was the daughter of the late Hilmer Aliff and Emma...

Jun 4, 2026

James “Shadow” Emory Boyer, Jr., of Frederick, crossed into heaven to be with his Lord and Saviour on June 4th, 2026 after a brief illness.

Shadow was born and raised in Frederick, Maryland. If you live in Frederick, chances are you know him or had a conversation with him at some point. He never met a stranger and loved talking to...

Jun 3, 2026

Brenda Lorraine Booth, 60, of Charles Town, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.

Brenda was born on May 14, 1966, in Cheverly, Maryland. She grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and later relocated with her family to

Charles Town, West Virginia, in 1999. Wherever...

Jun 3, 2026

Santa A. Barkley, (Sandy) passed away on June 3, 2026, a few days before her 90th birthday. She was the wife of the late Ray E. Barkley for 58 years. Born in Mt. Union Pennsylvania on June 11, 1936.

Having been a registered nurse for many years, explains her loving and caring personality. She was also known for her crafty talents,...

Jun 2, 2026

Joseph "Joey" Hottel, Jr., age 56, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, at his home in Frederick, Maryland.

Born on March 4, 1970, in Leesburg, Virginia, Joey was the son of Joseph Clinton Hottel and Joanne Bell Kirkpatrick.

Joey graduated from Loudoun Valley High School and grew up on the family farm, Egypt Farms, located in Loudoun County and later in Burkittsville,...

Jun 2, 2026

Jun 2, 2026

Beverly Ann Nunemaker, 68, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Genesis - Gettysburg Center, surrounded by family and friends.

Born on August 24, 1957, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Peter and Geraldine Delores (Carr) Fischer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Jim) Nunemaker, and special...

Jun 2, 2026

Anne J. Loftus, 76, of Frederick, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Loftus.

Born on August 26, 1949, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, Anne was the daughter of the late James Hampton Jones, Jr. and Barbara (Ramsdell) Jones.

Anne attended Ursuline High School and graduated from Sacred...

Jun 1, 2026

Christine "Chris" Elisabeth Richards passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Chris was born on December 2, 1947, in Lintz, Austria. Raised in the Austrian Alps where she developed the strength, resilience, and independent spirit that defined her life. Strong-willed and fiercely independent, she lived life on her own terms and was...

Jun 1, 2026

Esther Virginia Martz, affectionately known to everyone as Curly, passed from this life on June 1, 2026, at Somerford Assistive Living in Frederick formerly Seaton Assisted living. Curly was 100 years old.

She was the wife of the late Harold H. Martz Sr., for 73 years.

She was born on Bethel Road in Frederick MD on August 13, 1925, to the late...

Jun 1, 2026

Linda D’Antonio Blair, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world on June 1, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on April 8, 1952, in Linthicum, Maryland, Linda was the beloved daughter of Nicolas and Shirley D’Antonio. She was preceded in death by her father, Nicolas, but leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that...

Jun 1, 2026

Anna Zeock Smith, a woman whose vibrant spirit and unwavering determination touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, following a long illness. Born on December 6, 1957, to the late John and Kiyoko Zeock of Brown's Mills, New Jersey.

Anna held a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Physical Education, a foundation that exemplified her...

Jun 1, 2026

Robert T. Carroll died on June 1, 2026, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Bob lived alone in the New Addition section of Brunswick for over 40 years. He was a career soldier and was honorably retired from the U.S. Army in 1982.

He was a native of NY City and was the only child of William T. Carroll and...

May 30, 2026

James Charles Singler of Frederick died on May 30, 2026.

He was born December 25, 1941 in Queens, New York City. He graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1963. He was predeceased by his parents, Carl J. and Theresa A. Singler, sister Marie S. Cleary and brother Joseph A. Singler. He retired from the U. S. Navy in 1983....

May 30, 2026

Georgia Frye Ridgeway 98, of Lovettsville, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on May 30, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Gene Ridgeway for 72 years. She was one of 9 children of the late Myrland and Dorothea Frye. She was preceded in death by 7 siblings (Margaret, Thelma,...