Hilda Elsie Smith, aged 98, of Adamstown, MD, passed away on August 1 after a brief illness, in the care of the staff of Buckingham’s Choice, her home since 2012. She was born on May 25, 1922 to Andrew and Catherine Jacob of West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by just one of her five siblings. Her surviving family include sister Dolores Porto, with whom she has always had a special bond, along with many nieces and nephews. 　 In 1945...

Thomas Wesley "Butch" Capino, 65, of Knoxville, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home.  He was the husband of Dawn Capino.  Born on March 19, 1955, in Corona, CA, he was the son of the late Thomas Eugene Capino and Thelma Larace (Selph) Capino. Thomas was an avid hunter and had a deep passion to fish.  Most of the time he could be found on a lake or river he called "his happy place". A veteran marine and retired Eastalco Union employee, a...

Dexter Femi Williams “Those who knew Dexter, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.” With deepest sorrow, we announce that Dexter Williams (DJ), age 15 our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from a tragic accident.   Those who knew Dexter, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.   Dexter will be missed everyday by his parents, Dexter and Prisca Williams, brothers, Kevin,...

Mrs. Ruth E. Broome, 92, of Martinsburg, WV, died  Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Elmcroft of Martinsburg with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Paul Broome.  Born December 29, 1927 in McKaig, MD, she was the daughter of the late Alton C. and Lenora (Fox) Twenty.  She worked at Farmers and Mechanics bank for many years as a bookkeeper, as well as at Citizens & Southern Bank in Atlanta, GA. Later, she owned a small shop in Crawfordville, FL. She retired to...

Lois Mae (Page) Ross, 88, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Country Meadows Assistant Living. She was surrounded with much love and care. Born on March 11, 1932, in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late William Edward Page and Lillian Blenkinsop Rylander. Her husband of 49 years, Frank John Ross, Sr., preceded her in death in 2000. Lois worked as a bank teller in New York and held bookkeeping positions while living on Long Island, Maryland and New...

Rita Marie Canning Meurer July 10, 1928 - July 29, 2020 A native of Dedham, Massachusetts, Rita Marie Meurer was born on July 10, 1928, the youngest of four children of the late E. Joseph and Esther G. Canning. She was the sister of E. Joseph Canning, Jr., Robert V. Canning, and Edward X. Canning, all of whom predeceased her.   In 1950, Rita earned her B.A. at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, and became staff writer for the Boston Sunday Post. She entered graduate studies in...

Robert Lee “Bob” Gladhill, 70, died Monday, July 27, 2020 of Lewy Body Dementia. For 51 years, he was the loving husband of Linda Lou (Tribett) Gladhill. Born in Frederick, MD, he was the son of Maud Etta (Marsh) Gladhill of Harmony and the late Donald Lee Gladhill. Bob attended Middletown High School, worked for 33 years at Gladhill Furniture and for the Frederick County Highway Dept until his retirement. He was a life member of South Mountain Rod and Gun Club. He was a...

William (Bill) Paul Hunter, Sr., 87,of Rockville, MD, died on July 22, 2020. He was the husband of Margie, his wife of 68 years. Born February 22, 1933 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Helen and Galen Hunter, Sr. and brother to Buddy Hunter and Barbara Jean Heaverly. He leaves behind a son, Bill Hunter, Jr. (Carol) and daughters, Karen Selwyn (Al), Brenda Gruber and Sue Jones (Greg) along with 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  Bill worked for Safeway for many years,...

Mr. James R. O'Neill, 56 of Frederick, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 27, 2020, at his residence. He was the husband of Heather M. O'Neill, his wife of 18 years. 　 Born on February 15, 1964 in Camden, NJ he was the son of Patricia K. O'Neill of Rockville and the late Walter C. O'Neill. 　 He was the devoted father to five children: Ashley, Danielle, Brady, Aidan and Ellery; and brother of John W. O'Neill of Centreville, VA and Paul K. O'Neill of Forest...

Peter Anatole Stepp, Sr., 82, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life into heaven  with his wife and children by his side on Saturday  July 25, 2020 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.    He was the beloved husband of Gloria Jean Stepp for 60 years.   Born on May 9, 1938, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late John Wellington Stepp and Dorothy Virginia (Trout) Stepp.  Pete was a longtime member of the Fredericktowne Baptist Church,...