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Dr. Albert Austin Pearre, Jr.

Dr. Albert Austin Pearre, Jr.

Jan 20, 2026

Beloved Frederick physician, Dr. Albert Austin Pearre, Jr., 91, fondly known as “Budgie,” died on January 20, 2026, at the Old Braddock home he adored, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He lived, in his own words, “a markedly wonderful life.”

The only son of Dr. Albert Austin Pearre, Sr. and Eleanor Gould Pearre, Budgie was born at Frederick Memorial Hospital...

Barbara Lew Bowlus Hoecker

Barbara Lew Bowlus Hoecker

Jan 19, 2026

Barbara Lew Bowlus Hoecker was born on January 2, 1936 and went to heaven on January 19, 2026, having lived 90 years on earth.

She was born in Frederick, Maryland and died in Edison, New Jersey, living the last 15 years of her life at the latter.

She was the only child of Emmert and Lorene Bowlus of Frederick. She graduated from...

Deloris "Dee" Naddeo

Deloris "Dee" Naddeo

Jan 15, 2026

Mrs. Deloris “Dee” Josephine Naddeo, 90, of Ocean City, MD formerly of Darnestown, MD, passed away at home surrounded by her family in Cascade, MD on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was the wife of the late Nathan James Naddeo, who preceded her in death in 2019. Known for her warmth and quiet strength, Dee was born October 8, 1935...

Eleanor Rita Appleby

Eleanor Rita Appleby

Jan 11, 2026

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Eleanor Rita Berberich Appleby, passed away at the age of 96 years. She is survived by her son Timothy Patrick Appleby (Beth Reitz Appleby) and grandchildren Lauren (Alexis Young), Matt (Johnnie Dewlin), Anna Casey ( Noah Austin), Patrick (Julie Appleby), Alison and great grandchildren Lilli Dewlin, Avery Dewlin, Kennady Austin, and Colt Austin; sons-in-law Cmdr....

Dennis Lee Jenkins

Dennis Lee Jenkins

Jan 10, 2026

Dennis Lee Jenkins, 79, of Jefferson, MD, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Denny was born October 13, 1946, to Helen Virginia Dixon Jenkins and William Henry Jenkins of Knoxville, MD. After graduating from Brunswick High School in 1964, Denny began his career with Farmers and Mechanics National Bank at the downtown square corner branch...

Patsy Ann Young

Patsy Ann Young

Jan 8, 2026

Patsy (Pat) Ann Whittington Young (88) passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, at Sunrise Sr. Living. Patsy was born on March 25, 1937 to Douglas and Anne Whittington in Jefferson, MD. She was the first of 8 children. She was the wife of Fred W. Young, Jr. for 66 years before his death in 2021. They had 3 children,...

Robert Lewis Reece

Robert Lewis Reece

Jan 3, 2026

On January 3, 2026, Robert L. Reece “Bob” passed from this life surrounded by his family. Bob was born on June 17, 1945 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Charles R. Reece and Ella Mae (Westerwelle) Reece.

When Bob was ten the family moved to Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Perry High School, Massillon, Ohio in 1963. In January 1964 he...

Margaret Eileen Boyce

Margaret Eileen Boyce

Dec 31, 2025

Margaret Eileen Boyce, 80, passed after a short sickness on December 31, 2025. She is survived by her three brothers, James, Charles and Thomas, her daughter, Kathi (Michael) McConnell, her granddaughters, Sara (Joseph) Doherty and Lillian McConnell and her great grandson, Arden. She was predeceased by her husband George and her son Daniel. Margaret was born in Williamsport, PA. Margaret...

Michelle Jeanette Guinn

Michelle Jeanette Guinn

Dec 31, 2025

Michelle Jeanette Guinn, 55, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Baltimore City, Maryland, on Friday, April 24, 1970. She was the daughter of the late Linda Zampini. Michelle was a devoted and loving Mother, Sister, Daughter, and Friend. Her adventurous spirit allowed her to live a full life filled with...

Wayne Edward Wisner Sr.

Wayne Edward Wisner Sr.

Dec 29, 2025

Wayne Edward Wisner Sr., 80, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was predeceased by his former wife, Janet Mae Wisner, in 2016 with whom he had two sons. Born on Tuesday, January 23, 1945, in Frederick. he was the son of the late Harry Lewis Wisner Jr. and Gladys Day Wisner. He was employed at...

Barbara Louise Neel

Barbara Louise Neel

Dec 26, 2025

Barbara Louise Neel, 85 of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital. Born on February 13, 1940, in Frederick, she was the daughter of late Milton W. Heerd and Pauline H. (Wachter) Heerd. Mrs. Neel joined the Hood College administrative staff in 1960 as a secretary to the business manager. After serving as...

Patricia Ann Porter

Patricia Ann Porter

Dec 24, 2025

Patricia Ann Porter, age 71, of Charlestown, WV (formerly of Woodbine, MD) passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born June 1, 1954 in Frederick, MD. She was the daughter of the late Allie Loretta (Spurlock) Baumgardner. She was also predeceased by four brothers; Jerry Cleaver, Freddie Cleaver, Eddie Cleaver and Franklin Cleaver. She also...

Earl Lee Nelson III

Earl Lee Nelson III

Dec 21, 2025

Earl Lee Nelson, III died peacefully on December 21, 2025 in Frederick, Maryland. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Roberta Lea Nelson (nee Cross). Earl was born in Baltimore City, Maryland on May 14, 1942 to the late Mary Virginia (nee Fox) and the late Earl Lee Nelson, Jr. He resided in Glen Burnie, where he...

Guy Dimick Whisner

Guy Dimick Whisner

Dec 21, 2025

Guy Dimick Whisner, 91, of Frederick, Maryland passed suddenly at his home on Sunday December 21, 2025. Born February 27, 1934 in Frederick to the late Charles and Mae Mills Whisner. He was the beloved husband, of 72 years, to Ethel Minerva Hann Whisner.

Guy was a graduate of Frederick High School where he excelled in sports. He was a member...

Thomas Joseph Dominik

Thomas Joseph Dominik

Dec 19, 2025

Thomas J. Dominik died on December 19, 2025, at his home in Frederick, Maryland. Born on November 25, 1959, he was the son of Patricia Ann Dominik (nee Blumenauer) and the late Joseph Walter Dominik. Tom graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High School in 1977. After receiving an Associate of Arts degree from Frederick Community College, Tom attended and then...

Patricia Crum Zigler

Patricia Crum Zigler

Dec 19, 2025

Mrs. Patricia (Patsy) Crum Zigler, aged 91, of Frederick, MD and formerly of Charles Town, WV passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at Record Street Home. She was the wife of the late Ward Lloyd Zigler, husband of over 64 years. She was born on April 29,1934 in Frederick, MD, daughter of the late Clarence Raymond and Helen Ada...

Sally Renee Molin

Sally Renee Molin

Dec 16, 2025

Ms. Sally R. Molin, age 75, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Evelyn Molin, and by her beloved son, Joseph M. Boggs, Jr. She was the devoted wife of Joseph Boggs, with whom she shared...

Randy Lee Burdette

Randy Lee Burdette

Dec 16, 2025

Mr. Randy Lee Burdette, 48, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was the loving husband of Heather Keyser Burdette for 30 years. Born April 11, 1977 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Harry and Mabel Burdette. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his siblings, Brian Burdette (Loretta), James Burdette (Lisa)...

Stacey Marie Lamoreaux

Stacey Marie Lamoreaux

Dec 15, 2025

Mrs. Stacey Marie Lamoreaux, 39. of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was the loving wife of Eric Lamoreaux for 10 years. Stacey was born on Thursday, May 29,1986, in Hagerstown. She spent her life bringing joy and inspiration to everyone she met. A dedicated professional, Stacey worked as a lab technician, where her commitment and...

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