Obituaries

Aug 14, 2021

Mindy Love Watkins, 46, of Vista, California, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 in San Diego, CA. Born in Olney, MD, in July 15 of 1975, she was the loving daughter of Charles and Gloria Watkins, sister to Mitzi Mitcham (Paul), and brother, Charles "Cam" Watkins (Tracey) and companion to Christopher Sgrignoli. Also left to cherish her memory are...

Aug 13, 2021

Charles Ernest Keller III, 82, of Frederick, MD and New Smyrna Beach, FLA passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021.  He was born on August 4, 1939 in Frederick to Charles E. Keller Jr. and Martha Williamson Keller.  Along with two younger siblings, Donald and Jeanie, he spent his childhood with their many neighborhood friends playing baseball, basketball and...

Aug 12, 2021

Gabrielle Diana Kennedy Benton, 33, of Frederick Maryland passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Born December 29, 1987 in Frederick. She is the daughter of Melissa and Jay Wastler and the late Dennis Kennedy. Gabrielle is survived by her daughters Kaliana and Elliana and two little girls that she raised as her own, Hannah and Bella, grandparents Katherine...

Aug 12, 2021

Barbara Ann Zimmerman (Luhn), 88, daughter of the late G.W. Leslie Luhn and Anne Lucille Leather Luhn, passed on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by family and friends.  Barbara was the wife of Edwin Eugene Zimmerman Sr., “Gene”.  They were happily married for many years before his death in 2004.  Barbara was born on May 19,...

Aug 10, 2021

Alfred P. Shockley, (88), president of Shockley Honda of Frederick and well-known civic leader and philanthropist passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Homewood at Crumland surrounded by his family. A native and current resident of Frederick, Al was born on December 23, 1932, to Uriah B. and Bernice Shockley. He is survived by his wife of 64 years,...

Aug 4, 2021

Mr. Jack Ray Blake, age 89, of Thurmont, passed away on August 4, 2021, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Joan Eyler Blake, who died in 1996. Born in Weston, WV, on January 6, 1932.

Jack had worked as the store manager for the Outlet Store for Claire Frock. He was a member...

Aug 4, 2021

Mrs. Naomi Fay Lovato, 88, of Frederick, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late John Lovato.

Born November 17, 1932 in Amissville, VA, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Peyton) Hughes.

Mrs. Lovato is survived by her daughter, Vanessa Lovato, granddaughter,...

Aug 3, 2021

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John S. Shafer, 82, of Frederick, MD, and Marco Island, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at his home in Frederick. Born at Frederick Memorial Hospital on April 12, 1939, he grew up in Middletown Valley, one of six children born to the late F. Davis and...

Jul 31, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Marie Heineman, age 84, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Tranquillity at Fredericktowne. She was born July 14, 1937 in Rochester, NY, to Frederick and Lois Dygert Lutz. She was married to William K. Heineman before his death in 2006. She attended Alfred University in Alfred, New York. She is survived by...

Jul 29, 2021

Joseph W. Dominik (Col, ret, US Army), died on July 29, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia A. Dominik. Born October 29, 1932 in Bristol, PA, he was the son of the late Blanche and Paul Dominik. Mr. Dominik was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Frederick,...

Jul 24, 2021

Barbara Bruns Starr, creative and independent woman, caring wife, loving mother, grandma and great grandma fully lived her 95 years.  Spirited and traveled, she guided her family and motivated them to explore and question.  She passed away peacefully at Buckingham’s Choice on July 24, 2021.

Born on April 3, 1926 in Pelham, New York, Barbara was the...

Jul 22, 2021

Born on a farm in Scott County Virginia to Walden O. and Emily Culbertson Isaacs on November 28,1932, W. Ray Isaacs passed away quietly and peacefully July 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Ray’s profession was the noble one of education, teaching mathematics 36 years, one in Virginia, 10 in Tennessee, and 25 at Linganore High School. His...

Jul 22, 2021

Betty M. Easton, 90, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Edenton Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Harry Easton. Born in Frederick on November 13, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Thomas and Ida Rebecca Davis Dennis. Betty was retired from the Frederick County Government. Surviving is a nephew,...

Jul 22, 2021

Carol Ann Smith, 65, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Frederick Health Hospital. She was the loving wife of Ronnie W. Smith. They were married for 39 years. Born in Frederick on January 16, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jean Boone. Carol was an employee of the FDA, where...

Jul 18, 2021

Sharon Lee White, 65, of Frederick, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at her home. She was the wife of Franklin E. White for 30 years. Born in Frederick on January 24, 1956, she was a daughter of Peggy Rippeon Brandenburg and the late Ira F. Brandenburg. Sharon retired from the Department of Energy with over 35 years...

Jul 16, 2021

Alvin Jerone Walker, a resident of Dalton, OH, passed away on July 16, 2021.  He was born in Lynchburg, VA on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948, resulting in the nickname Bunny.  Al was a caring man who was generous with his time, knowledge and expertise in many areas.  While spending most of his adult life in the Clinton, MD...

Jul 16, 2021

Kenneth "Ray/Slick" Stine, 76, of Frederick MD, died peacefully on July 16, 2021. Born in Frederick MD, to the late Martin and Mildred Stine, he was the loving father of Ray (Tammy) and David (Valiree) Stine. Left to cherish his memory are his 7 Grandchildren, 23 Great grandchildren, and his brother Wayne Stine as well as numerous friends and...