Obituaries

Dec 12, 2023

Bradley Robert Freitas, 42, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12th.  Brad was born September 28th, 1981 to Bob and Cathy Freitas.  Growing up in Sterling, Virginia, he graduated in 1999 from Potomac Falls High School where he was involved with both the wrestling and football programs.

Upon moving to Frederick, MD, he worked...

Dec 11, 2023

Geralene (Gerry) H. Engle, age 86, passed away December 11, 2023. Born November 15, 1937, Sandy Hook, MD.

She was the daughter of the late Martha Virginia Hawes Henretty and the late Roy Layton Henretty.

Married to the late Wayne C. Engle for 59 years. She attended the Brownsville Church of the Brethren. She graduated...

Dec 9, 2023

Mrs. Linda Watts, 75, of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her residence.  She was the loving wife of Dallas Watts Sr. for 57 years.

Born February 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Georgia (Stein) Barnard.

Linda was a dietician at Frederick Memorial Hospital for over 48...

Dec 6, 2023

Ms. Lisa L. Rachel, 61, of Waynesboro, PA, formerly of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was the loving companion to Glen A. Shew for 25 years.

Born April 6, 1962 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Sandy Jo Rachel.

Lisa enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Dec 3, 2023

Mrs. Marlene Ann Arieno, PhD, 84, of New Market, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.  She was the loving wife to James C. "Sonny" Arieno, who preceded her in death in 2009.

Born June 27, 1939 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Max and Irene (Schweizer) Sampson.

She is survived...

Nov 28, 2023

Blair Lindsay Mackintosh

September 29, 1982 – November 28, 2023

Blair is the daughter of Thomas and Dale Mackintosh and was born September 29th, 1982 at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was raised on Highland Farm in Adamstown, Maryland along with three siblings and many pets over the years. Blair attended The Barnesville...

Nov 26, 2023

Curtis Augustus Bowen, a devoted husband, father, and community leader, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, at the age of 91. He was the son of the late Reverend Hilary Thomas and Leila May Bowen. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 7, 1932, Curt leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love.

Curtis is survived...

Nov 25, 2023

Mr. C. Edward "Eddie" Roberts, 80, of Fallston, formerly of Frederick, passed away at his home on November 25, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Diane Roberts for 49 years.

Born September 6, 1943 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Charles and Charlotte Roberts.

He worked as a brick layer his...

Nov 22, 2023

Kechia Lynn Studebaker, (nee Smith) passed away in Frederick, Maryland the city of her birth on November 22, 2023. She is the loving wife of Jeffrey Studebaker. She is the devoted daughter of Saundra Smith Vargas (Manuel) who were an immense help in assisting Jeffrey, Brittany and Brett in meeting Kechia’s final wishes and the late James Smith. Kechia is...

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Minnie U. Main, 98, of Frederick, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Country Meadows – Frederick. She was the loving wife of the late Nelson T. Main, Sr.

Born October 30, 1925, near Drake, North Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Reinhold and Margaretha Uhlich. Minnie was the seventh of seven children. Minnie...

Nov 20, 2023

Mrs. Frances Catherine Stup, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Ballenger Creek Center.  She was the loving wife to the late W. Wilson Stup, who preceded her in death in 1993.

Born July 8, 1930 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Biagio and Adeline Castellucci.

She is...

Nov 17, 2023

Shirley Ann Leatherman Speak, 87, of Thurmont, MD, passed on Friday November 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born May 27, 1936 to the late Robert D. and Lillian E. (Harper) Leatherman. She was the beloved wife to the late Jesse Joy Speak, Sr., whom she married on April 10, 1954.

Shirley graduated from Frederick High School...

Nov 16, 2023

Anthony “Tony” John Sos 76, of Frederick, MD passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Born March 3, 1947 in Northampton, PA, Tony was the son of the late Emil F. Sos and Anna Sos (Grabarits.) Tony graduated from Central Catholic High School in Allentown, PA. He was drafted to serve in the United States Army...

Nov 14, 2023

On November 14, 2023, Francis "Frank" Riddell Miller, Jr., age 75, of Culpeper, VA, went to his heavenly home. He was born in Frederick, MD and was the son of Francis Riddell Miller, Sr. and Genevieve Lorraine Smith - Miller.

He married his wife Mary Ann Bangley - Miller in 1973. Frank was in property management and...

Nov 12, 2023

William “Bill” Claude Baker, III, 70, of Big Pool and formerly of Urbana, Maryland, passed on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Born in Frederick, MD, to the late William Claude Baker, Jr. and Mary Louise Alverta (Flair) Baker. He was the beloved husband to the late Jean Louise Baker.

Bill was employed with Environmental Alternatives Inc. for over...

Nov 10, 2023

Betty Compher Stull, 98, of Frederick, MD, passed away at her home on November 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1925 in Frederick and was the daughter of the late Harl and Ruth Compher.

She was the wife of the late Harry “Pete” Stull. They were married for 57 years;...

Nov 10, 2023

Paul F. Murphy of Lake Placid, NY and Frederick, MD passed away on November 10, 2023 with his loved ones by his side. He was 92. Paul was born to Faith and James Murphy in New London, CT. He graduated from Portland High School and from Tufts University where he received a BA in Economics. He met his wife Claire...

Nov 7, 2023

Alan Edward Duke passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C. He was born in Framingham, MA. to the late Ann Healey Duke and James Edward Duke. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA in 1968 then served his beloved country in the U.S. Navy from 1970 until being honorably...

Nov 4, 2023

William "Billy" R. Cole Jr., 72, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in his home in Frederick, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born September 6, 1951, to the late William and Marie Cole in Frederick, where he proudly lived his entire life. Upon graduating from Thomas Johnson High School in 1970, he worked alongside...

Nov 3, 2023

On November 3, 2023, Norman Edgar "Boots" Abrecht, Jr. went home to his Lord, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Frederick Maryland on June 30, 1946 and is the son of Norman and Charlotte (Droneburg) Abrecht.

He graduated from Frederick High School in 1964 where he played football, ran track, and was a member...