Obituaries

Mar 21, 2021

Services are private at this time

Mar 20, 2021

Ms. Sue Ellen Compton, 78, of Frederick, passed-away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Edenton Retirement Community.

She was born November 21, 1942 in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret McElhinny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Hunt.

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Mar 20, 2021

Mrs. Betty Mae Thomas Linton, 92, of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Sunrise Assisted Living. She was the wife of the late Jack T. Linton. They were married on July 31, 1947. Born in Frederick on October 21, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Russell C. and Bertha M. Zimmerman Thomas. Betty was...

Mar 18, 2021

Ibukun Oyetunde Ashamu, a seasoned technology executive, influencer, motivational entrepreneur, and a resident of New Market died at home on March 18, 2021 at the age of 43. Ibukun is survived by his parents Dr. Yekini and Felicia Ashamu, his wife Annie Ashamu, and his children, Valerie, Victoria and Isabella Ashamu. He is predeceased by his brothers, Femi and...

Mar 18, 2021

Bev Mulligan, née Furey of Urbana Maryland, 83, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on March 18, 2021.

She is predeceased by her devoted husband of 56 years- Matthew F. Mulligan and parents Margaret and Thomas E. Furey, Sr and brother Michael F. Furey.

A native of Pittsfield Massachusetts, Bev graduated...

Mar 18, 2021

Ms. Katie Denise Rawlings, 41, of Charles Town, WV died Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Berkeley Medical Center. She is survived by her boyfriend, William "Brad" Campbell.

Born March 13, 1980 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, she was the daughter of Steven Rawlings (Patti) and Dayna McKendrick (Dean).

Katie was the life of the party, her...

Mar 15, 2021

Robert Lee Cline, Sr., 85, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at home. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Ann Elizabeth Duvall Cline. Born July 26, 1935, in Highland, Maryland, he grew up in Creagerstown and Mountaindale. He was the son of the late Ralph Joesephus Cline and Ida Mae Brust Cline. In addition to...

Mar 11, 2021

Mary Ellanora “Ellie” Gesell, 86 of Frederick, MD died peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021.  She was born in Augusta Georgia, in 1934 to the late Samuel and Katie (Gainey) Pearson.  She was the loving mother to Randy Gesell (Catriona) and Barbara Crum (David), seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  Ellie was in the first graduating class at Frederick...

Mar 11, 2021

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Lisa Kathleen Boyer passed away at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda. Maryland. Lisa had ovarian cancer. Lisa was born on March 14, 1965 in St. Louis, MO. She was the daughter of Carl and Maria Ellis. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Mass Communication from the Southern Illinois...

Mar 11, 2021

Helen Marsh Reinsch died Thursday, March 11, at her home in Adamstown of natural causes. She had a smile on her face as she rejoined the love of her life, Harry Orville Reinsch, to whom she was married to for 42 years prior to his passing in 1998. Helen was born June 26, 1924, in McClusky, North Dakota. She...

Mar 11, 2021

Patricia Dorothy Mossburg, 87, died peacefully at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation in Frederick, MD, on March 11, 2021. Patricia was born in Frederick, MD on December 21, 1933.

Patricia was a homemaker and bar manager who enjoyed dining out, travelling, playing cards and was a fan of Elvis Presley. At times, she was known to be a...

Mar 6, 2021

Ms. Sonja R. Wood, 73, of Frederick, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at her residence.

Born February 7, 1948 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Gradon and Gloria "Vickie" (Crutchley) Tobery.

Sonja is srvived by her sons, James Donivan Jr. and wife Leslie and Brian Donivan Sr., grandchildren, Brian Donivan Jr. and...

Mar 6, 2021

Sherry E. Kemp, 69, of Frederick, a local artist and musician, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at her home. Born in Frederick, on September 28, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Margarete McClain Kemp. She was a graduate of Frederick High School Class of 1969 and enjoyed attending class reunions. She received...

Mar 6, 2021

Louise “Weezie” Virginia Gibbons Wilt, age 93, of Frederick, Md transitioned into heaven on March 6, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late George Edward Wilt for 65 years.

Born on November 8, 1927, at Braddock Heights, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elmer M. and Virgie Marie Beachley Gibbons.

She...

Mar 4, 2021

Mr. Carlton Calvin Barger Jr., 81, of Frederick died Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was the loving companion of Betty Tregoning for the past 10 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Josephine Barger, who died in 2009.

Mr. Barger was a graduate of Frederick High School. He was a member of the Owls Club...

Mar 3, 2021

Mr. Robert E. "Bob" Gearinger, 89, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at the Kline Hospice House. He was the husband of the late Tempe Jean Toms Gearinger. They were married for 60 years. Born in Frederick on November 3, 1931, he was a son of the late Edward Russell and Edith Grace Burrier Gearinger. Bob...

Mar 2, 2021

Mrs. Lorraine Ann Zelna, 85, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Country Meadows in Frederick. She was the wife of the late Dr. Albert M. Zelna, who died in October of 2015. Born on April 23, 1935 in Blakely, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Cecelia Henzes Yazinski. Lorraine was a...

Mar 1, 2021

Michael F. Grams, II, went home to be with the Lord, On March 1, 2021. He is survived by his dad and mom, Michael and Lora Grams, Grandmother Valeria Grams, whom he also loved and adored, his sister Lauren N. DeHart and husband Kenny, nieces Kennedi and Ella, and nephew Eli DeHart, who reside in Speedwell, VA. He is...

Feb 28, 2021

Matthew Plourde, 30, of Frederick, MD passed away on February 28, 2021. Matthew graduated in 2008 from Tuscarora High School. He had a passion for music, comedy, apocalyptic movies, animals, children and adventure. An outgoing and social guy, he enjoyed putting a smile on everyone’s face. He had a caring heart and has given the coat off his back...

Feb 26, 2021

Thomas R. Deater Sr., 77 of Frederick MD, died peacefully on February 26, 2021. Born in Frederick MD, to the late Clarence and Rita Deater; loving husband to the late Nancy O’Hara Deater. Father to Thomas Deater, Jr. and wife Roberta, he was the loving brother to the late Susie Deater. Tom Served in Vietnam as a sharpshooter for the...