Alexander Shaw Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Alexander Shaw, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 at the age of 84. Born in Baltimore and raised in Harford County, Mr. Shaw, or Al as he was known by his friends, attended Saint James School in Hagerstown followed by Randolph Macon College in Virginia. He lived and worked in Frederick for more than 5 decades. During his...
Charlotte Harriet Roderick
Jul 18, 2025
Mrs. Charlotte H. Roderick, 101, of Urbana, passed away on July 18, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Harry W. Roderick Sr. Born October 12, 1923 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Dennis "Merhl" and Sadie Rice Shankle. Charlotte was a devote Christian and member of the...
Col. Joan Frances Malloy
Jul 17, 2025
Joan (Joanie) Malloy, passed away peacefully at home with her husband Ron by her side. Joanie was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on February 28, 1947. She was the beloved daughter of the late William and Ruby Malloy and sister to the late William Malloy Jr. She is survived by her husband Lewis (Ron) DuPuis, her step-daughter Danielle DuPuis, daughter-in-law...
Patricia Joan Hartman
Jul 15, 2025
On July 15, 2025, Patricia Joan Hartman (nee LaCorte), peacefully passed and went to be with the Lord. She was born on April 7, 1948 in Chicago Heights, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Anthony (Tony) LaCorte and Virginia N. LaCorte (nee Fisher). Pat moved to Frederick, MD in1958 following the passing of her father. She graduated from...
Donna Lee Crouse
Jul 15, 2025
Mrs. Donna L. Crouse, 67, of Middletown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at home with family and friends by her side. She was the loving wife of Curtis Ruppert for 38 years.
Donna was born June 2, 1958, along with her twin sister Diane, in Hagerstown, MD. She was the daughter of Alice "Joan" Crouse and the late...
J. Price Gittinger, II
Jul 15, 2025
Dr. James Price Gittinger II (Price) was an expert in agricultural economics, a field designed to assist developing countries to increase the growth and efficiency of their agricultural and rural sectors. He helped governments worldwide assess their countries’ development needs, form national plans on food policy issues, and improve food security. His major book, Economic Analysis of Agricultural Projects, was...
Annette Shives
Jul 14, 2025
Mrs. Blanche “Annette” Shives, 83, of Frederick, who passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Annette was born on December 30, 1941, in Washington DC to the late Robert and Mary Speiden. Annette is survived by her children, Kathleen, Andrew and Gary and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Robert “Bob” Shives and her brother,...
Mimi
Jul 8, 2025
Eleonore H. Santarelli, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully just weeks shy of her 96th birthday, on July 8, 2025.
Born in the “Back of the Yards” in Chicago to Alice and James Hajdys on July 29, 1929, she was raised to cherish hard work, family, and faith. At a dance at the Aragon Ballroom, she met the love of...
Lana Roberts
Jul 5, 2025
Ms. Lana Fay Roberts Wolfe, 58, of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Frederick Health. Born May 25, 1967 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late James and Marlene Roberts. Lana is survived by her children, Mathew Rice, Jennifer Shelton, James Wolfe and Samantha Wolfe, grandson and Eric Summers. Funeral service and inurnment will be...
Col. Robert L. Bosser (Ret.)
Jul 2, 2025
Col. (Retired) Robert L. Bosser Died July 2, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, Bob was a lifelong Dodgers fan. He attended PS 140 and PS 102. At 17, he enlisted in the Navy. A graduate of the Naval Academy, Harvard Business School, and Georgetown Law School, he became an Air Force JAG. During his 32-year service, Bob and Gail made their...
Janet Marie Hoke
Jun 29, 2025
Janet Marie Felton Hoke, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her home in Lexington, Kentucky. Born July 9, 1936, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of Holden S. and Mary Elizabeth Felton. Janet was the youngest of four sisters all of whom preceded her in death. Janet devoted her life to her family and lived...
Frank Stephen Wal
Jun 29, 2025
Frank Stephen Wal, 97, of 6601 English Muffin Way died peacefully in his sleep Sunday evening, June 29, 2025 in his apartment with his wife, Audrey, nearby.
Born in Rome, New York, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna Yaworski Wal. He was an elementary principal and retired from Montgomery County Public Schools, MD in 1989. A few...
Taylor Walker
Jun 29, 2025
Taylor Walker, Longtime Family Law Attorney and Devoted Family Man, Dies at 85 June 30, 2025 — Taylor Walker, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully at age 85. He spent most of his life on Long Island, New York, where he practiced family law for over 50 years and raised a close-knit family. Taylor is survived by his...
Mary "Libby" Gartrell
Jun 21, 2025
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Morgan Gartrell of Frederick, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was the wife of the late Howard G. "Bud" Gartrell, who preceded her in death on November 19, 2005. Born April 30, 1935 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late George E. Morgan and Margaret Morgan Brown...
Vickie Irene Carbaugh
Jun 19, 2025
Mrs. Vickie I. Carbaugh, 61, of Thurmont, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Frederick Health. She was the loving wife of Harry C. Lambright III. Born November 3, 1963 in Frederick, she was the daughter of James Carbaugh Sr. and the late Carolyn Carbaugh. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons; Travis Adkins and Ricky...
Lee Reed Jr.
Jun 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marvin Lee Reed, Jr. on June 18, 2025. Lee was a friendly and vibrant person, who enjoyed spending time with friends. A life long resident of Frederick and proud graduate of the Rock Creek School, he enjoyed riding the buses, going to concerts and events in Downtown Frederick,...
Daniel Edward Boyce
Jun 17, 2025
Daniel Edward Boyce, 54, passed suddenly on June 17, 2025.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret, a sister, Kathi (Michael) McConnell, and 2 nieces: Sara (Joseph) Doherty and Lillian, 1 grandnephew, and his kitty, Pixie. Daniel was born at Ira Davenport, in Bath, NY and graduated from Hammondsport Central School, Class of 1988.
Daniel earned a Master’s degree in Physics from...
Darlyne Frye
Jun 15, 2025
Mrs. A. Darlyne Frye, 81, of Frederick, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born December 30, 1943 in Monrovia, she was the daughter of the late Clyde David Sr. and Virgie Main. Darlyne started working at Routzahn's appliance store in the early 1970's. In the late 1970's she would start a career with...
Mary Ann Simmons
Jun 15, 2025
Mary Ann Guild Simmons, age 87, passed peacefully at her home of 30 years in Frederick, Md on June 15 th , 2025. Born near Springfield, MA in 1938 by birth parents Frank and Blanche Crum, her mother died when she was 18 months old and she was placed in the Foster care system as her father could no longer...
Sandra Jean Alterman
Jun 15, 2025
Sandra Jean "Sandy" Alterman nee Rohrbaugh, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 73, is now with her Lord and Savior. Born on September 2, 1951, in Hanover, PA, Sandy was a proud graduate of Seton High School in Baltimore, Maryland, Class of 1969, where she forged lifelong friendships. She is survived by her devoted...
