Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Frederick, Maryland
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Frederick, Maryland area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Randall Beckman
May 9, 2016
LTC Randall (Randy) Mark Beckman USA (Ret.), 68, passed away on May 9, 2016. Randy served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, Cobra helicopter instructor pilot, and as the Assistant Army Attache in Saudi Arabia. He has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorius Service Medal, Meritorius Service Medal and Air Medal with "V" Device.
...David Stephen Ballantine
May 8, 2016
David Stephen Ballantine Born on the feast of Saint Stephen 1922, David Stephen Ballantine, went to his heavenly home, although he was in no hurry to get there, on May 8, 2016. Himself was born in New York City as a first generation American, his father, Lawrence, from County Sligo and his mother, Lillian, from County Cork. He grew up...
Bruce L. Simmons
May 7, 2016
Mr. Bruce L. Simmons, age 35 of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was the son of John T. Simmons of Frederick and Mary Ramey-Kehne of Joppa. Bruce was a graduate of Thomas Johnson High School and Towson University. He worked as a carpenter for PC Construction in Frederick. In his free time he enjoyed outdoor activities...
Ann T. Mcelfish
May 5, 2016
Mrs. Ann T. McElfish, 92, of Frederick, died Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Edward Musial and William McElfish.
Born February 12, 1924, In Plains, PA, she was the daughter of the late Casimer and Josephine (LaSoto) Kulikowski.
Ann is survived by her daughters,...
Tyara Leone Hitt
May 2, 2016
Tyara Leone Hitt (Dircelene Talon Barbosa), 47, of Frederick and formerly Brazil, passed peacefully on May 2, 2016, at her home with her husband by her side. She was the beloved wife of 11 years to Edward Wayne Hitt.
Born on May 24, 1967 in Caiuba, Brazil, she was...
Thomas Edward Bedwell
May 2, 2016
Mr. Thomas Edward Bedwell, 69, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Martha Cornell Henson. Born in Darby, PA, on May 27, 1946, he was a son of the late Phlenoy and Inez Bedwell. He was retired as a Software Engineer and had worked for several companies including,...
Virginia Skillman Wilson
May 2, 2016
Mrs. Virginia S. "Jennie" Wilson, 89, of Rock Hall and formerly of Frederick, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, at the Whispering Pines Assisted Living Home. She was the wife of the late David C. "Laddie: Wilson, who died on April 12, 2006. Born on May 16, 1926, in Durham, NC, she was a daughter of the late Raymond...
Susan Mears Yinger
May 1, 2016
Susan Mears Yinger, 67, of Frederick, Maryland, was called home by the Lord, on Sunday, May 1, 2016. She was the beloved wife to Charles David Yinger.
Born on September 24, 1948, in Virginia, Henry G. and Ione Mears Witkowski. Anyone who met Susan knew she was an avid...
Robert Eugene Crummitt
Apr 28, 2016
Mr. Robert "Bob" "Sonny" Eugene Crummitt, age 79 of Frederick passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Glade Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Walkersville. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Chittuem) Crummitt. Born on March 10, 1937 he was the son of the late Grover and Bessie (Bruchey) Crummitt.Mr. Crummitt worked for over 40 years for the...
Charles P. Jones
Apr 27, 2016
Mr. Charles P. Jones, 81, of Frederick, died on April 27 after an extended illness. He was the husband of Charlotte Keller Jones. Born on March 12, 1935 in Martinsburg, WV, he was the son of Paul Wilson Jones and Ella Mae Files Jones.
Mr. Jones was a salesman for Frederick Coca-Cola for over 32 years. He...
Reba A. Astlin
Apr 26, 2016
Mrs. Reba A. (Stockman) Astlin, 97, of Frederick, died Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late George W. Astlin, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1999.
Born January 1, 1919, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Millard C. and Mary (Baker) Stockman.
...James W. Butters
Apr 25, 2016
Mr. James "Jim" W. Butters, age 90 of Frederick, formerly of Rockville, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Somerford House, Frederick. He was the husband of the late Shirley Butters. Born on November 9, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN he was the son of the late Louis & Virginia Butters. Mr. Butters retired from Federal service in January of...
Jeffrey Allen Heffner
Apr 23, 2016
Mr. Jeffrey Allen Heffner, 62, of Middletown, lost his courageous battle to cancer after 7 1/2 years, at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore. He was the husband of Betty Heffner, celebrating 27 years of marriage on April 22.
Born December 10, 1953, in Frederick, he was the son of Edward and Patricia Heffner.
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Richard Joseph Baldwin
Apr 23, 2016
Mr. Richard (Dick) Joseph Baldwin, 74, of Frederick, Maryland died Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his residence after a courageous 20-year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Dean Baldwin for more than 50 years.
Born March 29, 1942 in Baltimore he was the son of the late Wilbur G. and Marie J. (Falter) Baldwin....
Gordon Henry Smith
Apr 23, 2016
Mr. Gordon Henry "Gordie" Smith, 82, of Frederick, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at his home. He was the husband of Mary Braskey Smith. Born on May 28, 1933 in Lonaconing, Maryland, he was the son of the late Henry and Ruth Byers Smith. He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States...
George Leonard Weiss
Apr 22, 2016
Mr. George Leonard Weiss, 89, of Frederick, died Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Glade Valley Nursing Home, Walkersville.
Born August 16, 1926, in Baxter Springs, Kansas, he was the son of the late Leonard and Jennie (Simpson) Weiss.
Mr. Weiss had a...
Flora Elizabeth Lowe
Apr 20, 2016
Flora Elizabeth (King) Lowe, 86, of Frederick, formerly Thurmont, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Ray Lawrence Lowe.
Born on August 11, 1929, in Frederick, County Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Arthur...
Darlene Linda Sweeney
Apr 20, 2016
Darlene Linda (Klipp) Sweeney, 66, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away on April 20, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born on February 20, 1950, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Bessie Elizabeth (Koontz) Klipp. Darlene worked in...
Mildred Easton
Apr 17, 2016
Mildred “Millie” (Bradley) Easton, 91, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Millie was a resident of the Record Street Home in Frederick. She was the wife of 37 years to the late Maurice C. Easton.
Born on March 26, 1925, in...
Jeffrey Deline Weeks
Apr 16, 2016
Mr. Jeffrey Deline Weeks, 68, of Frederick, died Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Kline Hospice House, Mt. Airy. He was the husband of Nancy (Gaver) Weeks.
Born June 8, 1947, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Lorne and Emily (Deline) Weeks.
Jeffrey was the Vice President of Sandy Spring Commercial Banking...
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