Obituaries

Nov 13, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth Anne "Lisa" Jackson, 66, of Walkersville, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at the Kline Hospice House. She was the wife of the late Robert Joseph "Joey" Jackson, who died May 17, 2013. They had been married 42 years. Born in Washington, DC, on September 4, 1952, she was a daughter of the late George Francis and...

Nov 11, 2018

Ms. Nancy Louise (Smith) Yingling, passed away on November 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Louise (Wachter) Smith.

She was born on December 25, 1930, in Frederick.

She retired from Hartz Sewing Company.

Nancy is survived by her son, John "Steve" Yingling and wife Jeanie, and their...

Nov 10, 2018

Richard Joseph Dilley, 65, of Frederick, MD changed addresses to Heaven on November 10, 2018.  Born in Washington, DC to Margaret and Richard W. Dilley on June 2, 1953, he grew up in Forestville, MD, graduated from McNamara High in 1971 and Frostburg SU in 1975.  In 1978, he married Deborah Dilley, his “very best friend” and beloved wife...

Nov 9, 2018

John E. ( Jack) Holtzinger, Jr.  90 of Frederick, died Friday November 9, 2018 surrounded by his family.  Born on September 13, 1928 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John E.  and Esther Holtzinger. Jack was a graduate of Altoona Area High School.  He graduated from Penn State University in 1950 with a Bachelor’s Degree...

Nov 8, 2018

Ruth Geasey Powell died on November 8, 2018 at the Genesis Glade Rehabilitation Center in Walkersville, MD.  She was born on February 18, 1928 in Mountaindale, to Luther T. and Stella Rice Geasey , and was the wife of Raymond Thomas Powell for fifty-nine years. Mrs Powell was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church for 68 years.  She...

Nov 8, 2018

Carol Allred Bean, 83, of Walkersville, MD, returned home to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was born September 27, 1935 in Provo, UT to Theras Orson and Florence Rheuamah (Porter) Allred, the youngest of 13 children. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in education. A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ...

Nov 7, 2018

Mrs. Frici Brand, 99, of Frederick, MD (formerly of New Rochelle, N.Y.) died on  Wednesday, November 7, 2018. She was the wife of Maxwell R. Brand, M.D., who predeceased her on June 2, 1995, after being married for 43 years. She is survived by her sons Steven (Patricia), Kenneth (Debbie) and grandchildren Andrea, Jonathan (Nicole), Jason (Grace) and Rachel....

Nov 6, 2018

Gladys Sweeney, 91, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. She was married to Robert F. Sweeney for 40+years, who predeceased her in 1994. She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Gertrude Six of Thurmont. She was born on October 3, 1927.She held several jobs throughout her years, at Potomac Edison, mid- Maryland...

Nov 5, 2018

Mr. Richard "Dick" Murphy, age 66 of Frederick passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the cherished and beloved husband of Brenda Murphy. Born on May 5, 1952 in Bethesda, MD he was the son of the late Jack Paul, Sr. and Mary Ethel (Daniel) Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a 1970 graduate of the...

Nov 3, 2018

Mrs. Julia Morison Killebrew, 74, of Frederick, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edwin Killebrew.

Born February 26, 1944 in Georgia, she was the daughter of the late George Morison and Anne (Harris) Morison Tyler.

She is survived by her son, Edward Killebrew, daughters, Merryn...

Nov 2, 2018

Mrs. Marguerite Jean Lentz, 91, of Frederick, died Friday, November 2, 2018 at Homewood at Frederick Crumland Farms.  She was the wife of the late Rodney Lentz, who preceded her in death in 1988. Born October 3, 1927 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Blumenauer. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Oct 30, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Emilline Marie Zimmerman announce her passing on October 30, 2018 at the age of 94. Emilline was born on September 8, 1924 in Garfield, MD to Martin and Mae Lewis Draper. She was a 1942 graduate of  Middletown High School and continued her studies at the Visitation Academy where she earned...

Oct 29, 2018

Thomas Michael “Tom” Severn, 69, of Frederick, passed peacefully on Monday, October 29, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Washington, D.C. to the late William Leo and Jeanne Lorraine (nee Cook) Severn. He was the beloved husband of 41 years to Lynne Marie Severn. Tom was an avid fan of the Washington Capitals and Nationals sports teams....

Oct 29, 2018

Mrs. Helen Frances Shewbridge. 95, of Smithsburg and formerly of Frederick, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018, at the Fahrney-Keedy Home, in Boonsboro. She was the wife of the late Donald Lee Shewbridge. Born in Buckeystown on August 8, 1923, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Mamie Warfield Dixon. For most of her life she...

Oct 28, 2018

Following months of declining health, Carl Donald Bell of Frederick, MD  passed away peacefully in his home with his family on October 28, 2018. He was born April 13, 1924 at Four Corners, Silver Spring,  MD, the older son of Carl Clayton Bell and Helen Elizabeth Snyder. Much of his early life was spent in Frederick where he was lovingly...

Oct 25, 2018

Susan Carole Kelly, nee Jordan, 63 of Frederick, died on October 25, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her late husband, Howard H. Kelly, III.

Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Nelson Marsh. Susan graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High...

Oct 22, 2018

Mrs. Charlotte Patricia Waggener, 70, of Thurmont, died on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy. She was the wife of Wayne E. Waggener, for over 31 years. Born October 16, 1948, In Hollywood, MD, she was a daughter of the late George W. Henson and Florence Daniels Henson. Services and interment are private.

Oct 21, 2018

Mrs. Margaret Boyle Brogan, 92, of Frederick, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Glade Valley Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late James Brogan, who preceded her in death in 1973.

Born July 4, 1926 in Hazleton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (McGlynn) Boyle.

Margaret is survived...

Oct 20, 2018

Cornelius J. “Neil” O’Donnell, 89, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Bowie, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Born May 10, 1929 in Hazleton, PA he was the son of the late Cornelius A. and Mary R. (nee McBride) O’Donnell. Neil was the beloved husband to Clare Marie (nee Hanley) O’Donnell, whom he married in 1955 and had been dating...

Oct 18, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Baker (Harmon) passed away surrounded by family on October 18th after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Julia (Boyles) and Albert Harmon.Loved by many, she was affectionately known as "Aunt Beth" and "Gammy" by friends and family. Beth is survived by Steve, her husband of 50 years, Kris, her only child,...