Obituaries

Jun 11, 2024

Tommy Dale Booth born September 13, 1963 in Olney MD passed away suddenly on June 11, 2024.

He was the son of Betty & Wilbur Booth.He is survived by his wife Diana of 33 years, his 3 sons John/Emily, Nathan/Jewels and Tyler. His sisters Linda Bell, Libby MacDonald, Wilma Bowles/Rick and brother DeWayne Booth/Lisa. His grandsons Kaden...

Jun 10, 2024

Robert Earl “Digger” Dailey, Jr., 90, of Frederick, MD, passed away at his home on Monday June 10, 2024.  Born in Washington, D.C. on September 11, 1933, to the late Robert E., Sr., and Margaret E. (Gates) Dailey. He was the beloved husband to the late Harriet Pauline (Ross) Dailey.

Bob was an accomplished athlete playing Varsity...

Jun 8, 2024

Mr. John Wayne Thompson, of Severn, MD, died peacefully on June 8, 2024, surrounded by his family at his sister’s home in Boonsboro, MD.

Born July 29, 1956 in Rockville, MD.  He was the son of Jacqueline Ruth Bitting Thompson Bates and husband James F. Bates and the late Maurice Wayne Thompson.

John graduated from...

Jun 7, 2024

Timothy Andrew Hasenei died peacefully at home on June 7, 2024. He is the son of Joan Adair Hasenei-Rapier and the late Emory Oliver Hasenei, Jr. Brother of Karen Silver and Pam Hasenei. Friends and relatives are invited to visit on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Keeney & Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. 106...

Jun 6, 2024

Gladys V. Wastler, age 90 of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband, Charles Edward Wastler. Gladys was born on May 28, 1934 to the late Clemma Viola Bidle May and the late James Harvey May. After a brief career at the Fredericktown Bank and Trust Co., she...

Jun 5, 2024

Ms. Ramona “Mona” Carol Cecil, 59, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday June 5, 2024.

Mona was born on June 6, 1964 to the late Frances “Kay” Fritz in Frederick, MD.

Mona graduated from Frederick High School. She went on to work for Canam Steel Corporation for many years in the accounts payable department.

Jun 4, 2024

Betty H. Ackley, age 84, passed away on June 4, 2024. She was born in Potsdam, New York on February 7, 1940, and was the daughter of the late John Hoyt and Mildred Weston.

Betty was a homemaker most of her life, however she did work briefly as a Manager at Carvel’s Ice Cream and volunteered at...

Jun 3, 2024

Mr. Kimball Curtis Firestone, 90, the long-time proprietor of a popular Frederick, Maryland restaurant, Firestone's Culinary Tavern, and a former executive of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company founded by his grandfather Harvey S. Firestone, died on Monday, June 3, at his home in Middletown.

He was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 26, 1933. He...

Jun 1, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Toms Remsberg, age 96, passed peacefully at her home on June 1, 2024.  She was born in Middletown, MD on February 11, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Grayson Guy Toms and Bessie Bowlus Toms.

Mary was a homemaker most of her life, proudly raising her son Garry on the family dairy farm...

May 27, 2024

Dr. Tu “Peter” Thanh Bui, 53, of Frederick, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Monday May 27, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital. Born in Vietnam to Uy and Hoa Bui, he was the beloved partner to Kari Jo Hassler.

Peter graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1998. After graduation he travelled the US where...

May 24, 2024

Mary Kathleen McVearry (nee Delaney) died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 24, 2024. She is the wife of the late Thomas Michael McVearry. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor Roman Catholic Parish, 5843 Manor Woods Road, Adamstown, Maryland 21703. Interment...

May 18, 2024

Roberta Kay Harner December 5, 1955 – May 18, 2024

Roberta Harner, 68, passed away Sunday morning May 18, 2024, at Potomac Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born and raised in Frederick, MD to the late Betty and Ralph Ramsburg. She is survived by, her daughter Rachael Hess, son-in-law Steve Hess, sister Patricia (Tish) Nelson, brother-in- law...

May 16, 2024

Carole Louise Hildebrand  Walch

Born February 1, 1942, in Frederick, MD, and was suddenly called to her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior, on May 16, 2024.

Carole was married to the late George E. Walch and was the daughter of the late George and Thelma Hildebrand, all of Frederick, MD.

She...

May 15, 2024

Reta Catherine Cooper, 59, of Frederick, MD, passed away Wednesday May 15, 2024, at the Potomac Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born in Frederick on December 2, 1964, to the late Lloyd Franklin Cooper, Sr., and Ethel Lorraine (Fauble) Cooper.

Reta was a longtime member of the Frederick Way Station. She also enjoyed volunteering at Select Seconds...

May 5, 2024

Timothy McNickle, 54, passed away Sunday evening May 5, 2024 at home with family, ending his eight year battle with cancer. Born at Edwards AFB California on March 19, 1970, Tim was the son of Paul J McNickle and Barbara (Loss) McNickle of Frederick, and younger brother of Christopher T. McNickle of Franklin TN. Never married, Tim jointly owned...

May 4, 2024

Kathryn J. Mullican passed surrounded by family on May 4, 2024, in Sykesville.  She was the loving wife of the late Albert S. Mullican Jr for 54 years and a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Surviving are her five children: Rebecca and husband Dick Crowell, Michelle and husband Gary McMillan, Karen and husband Brian Wynne, Mark and...

Apr 29, 2024

Eric "Rick" Monroe O'Brien, passed away at his retirement home in Todd, PA, on 29 April 2024, after battling cancer for 2 years. Rick was born on 11 October 1954 in Frederick, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Dorothy O'Brien and his son Eric.

Rick graduated from Frederick High School in 1974...

Apr 24, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Anne (Peters) Morningstar, 88, of Frederick died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late John Morningstar, who preceded her in death in 2018.

Born April 12, 1936 in Chambersburg, PA, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Anne (Alther) Peters.

Barbara...

Apr 21, 2024

On April 21, 2024, Donald W. "Bill" Shriner, lost his battle with cancer after five years. He was born on November 6, 1947 and was the son of the late Maurice and Mae (Riefsnider) Shriner. Known to everyone by Bill.

Bill lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment. He enjoyed playing sports his entire life....

Apr 19, 2024

Robert Ross Hankey passed away on fRIday, April 19th, 2024, at his home in Thurmont, MD. He was born in Frederick, MD on August 3rd,1961. He was the youngest child of the late Richard Hull Hankey and Joan Virginia Hankey.

Rob was the third-generation owner of Hankey's Radio Inc. Located in Frederick MD, proudly serving the Frederick...