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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Stephen R. Bauman

Stephen R. Bauman

Jan 2, 2016

Mr. Stephen Robert Bauman, 89, of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Homewood at Crumland Farms. He was the husband of the late Audrey Pressler Bauman, who died on May 30, 2014. Born in Pennsylvania on May 12, 1926, he was a son of the late Stephen and Rosa Bezzeg Bauman.

Steve had worked...

C. Scott Smith

C. Scott Smith

Jan 2, 2016

Charles Scott Smith, 44, of Thurmont, died on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born March 31, 1971, in Frederick, he was the beloved son of Nancy Priebe Smith, of Thurmont, and the late Roy Samuel “Sam” Smith, Jr. Scott was a graduate of Walkersville High School and had worked at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Life Technologies....

Bret Ira Officer

Bret Ira Officer

Dec 29, 2015

Mr. Bret Ira Officer, 68, of Sharpsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at his home. He was the loving husband of Dianne Giovagnoli Officer. Born in Oakland, CA on October 6, 1947 he was a son of the late Commander Wallace B. (USN Ret.) and Roberta Carney Officer.

Bret had worked for over 33 years...

Marvin J Carr

Marvin J Carr

Dec 28, 2015

Marvin J Carr, 81, of Walkersville, passed away on December 28, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of Louise Carr. Marvin was born of April 19, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Arnold and Myrtle Carr. He worked in the aerospace industry. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

John Ramsburg

John Ramsburg

Dec 28, 2015

John Ivan Ramsburg was born in Creagerstown, MD on July 10, 1937.  He was the son of the late John Oliver and Bessie Pauline (Harbaugh) Ramsburg.

John graduated from Frederick High School in 1955.  He joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at the Army Language School in Monterey,...

A. Roland Kolb

A. Roland Kolb

Dec 27, 2015

Mr. A. Roland Kolb, 85, of Frederick, died Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Doris E. Kolb.

Born June 13, 1930, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Arthur H. and Gertrude E. (Edwards) Kolb.

Roland was a Parts Manager for Webber White Trucking in Washington...

Glenn Orrison

Glenn Orrison

Dec 26, 2015

Glenn Ezra Orrison, 95, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2015 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy. He was the husband of 51 years to the late Martha Whitmore Orrison, whom passed away on May 13, 1993.

Born on July 16, 1920,...

Janet Ruth Basler

Janet Ruth Basler

Dec 25, 2015

Mrs. Janet Ruth Huffer Basler, 86, of Jefferson, passed away on December 25 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Raymond K. Basler. Born on September 8, 1929, she was the daughter of Roy A. Huffer and Irma Holter Huffer. Mrs. Basler was the manager in the proofing department at F & M Bank for 35 years. Janet...

Patricia Speak Huntzberry

Patricia Speak Huntzberry

Dec 24, 2015

Mrs. Patricia Ann "Pat" Speak Huntzberry, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at her home. She was the loving wife of Ronald W. "Ron" Huntzberry. They were married January 22nd 1966 and would be celebrating 50 years of marriage in 2016. Born in Frederick on September 21, 1937, she was a daughter of the late...

Mark Edward Burall

Mark Edward Burall

Dec 24, 2015

Mr. Mark Edward Burall, age 62, of Frederick passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a brief illness.  He was the close companion to Susan Maring and family for 16 years.  Born on November 1, 1953 in Frederick, he was the son of the late William E. Burall and Ruby J. (Miller) Burall. Mark was...

Paul Jacob Gearhart Hummer

Paul Jacob Gearhart Hummer

Dec 23, 2015

Mr. Paul J. Hummer, Jr, 83, of Frederick died on December 23, 2015, at Homewood at Crumland Farms. He is survived by his daughter, Anne K. Massie and husband Curtis, Kapolei, HI; his son, Karl R. Hummer and wife Angie, Boonsboro, MD; his son-in-law, Nusret Hisim, Frederick; three granddaughters, Rachel Hisim, Charleston, SC, Caitlin May and husband Ben, Fairfax, VA,...

Mary Sackett Hammond

Mary Sackett Hammond

Dec 20, 2015

Mary peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 with family by her side. Born in Toledo on October 26, 1950, Mary was the first of four daughters born to John and Elizabeth Sackett.

Mary graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1968 before going on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University in...

Shirley Virginia Stine

Shirley Virginia Stine

Dec 20, 2015

Mrs. Shirley Virginia Dutrow Stine, 92, of Bowie, MD went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Born in Frederick, MD July 30, 1923, she was was the daughter of the late Anna V. Robertson. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Stine of Hagerstown, MD for 11 years. She was also the wife of...

Florence Lorraine Mcdonough

Florence Lorraine Mcdonough

Dec 19, 2015

Mrs. Florence Lorraine McDonough, 95, of Ijamsville, died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Glade Valley Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Thomas Calvin McDonough.

Born June 8, 1920, in Frederick Co., MD, she was the daughter of the late Maurie and Uena Page.

Mrs. McDonough and her husband had a dairy farm...

John Richard Popielasz

John Richard Popielasz

Dec 18, 2015

Mr. John R. Popielasz, 73, well-known drummer and musician in the Maryland & D.C. area, died on Friday, December 18 th , 2015. He is survived by his spouse, Cheryl C. Popielasz and was the loving father of Randy Popielasz and Sarah Popielasz. John was born September 7, 1942 in Chicago, Ill. He was born into a musical family surrounded...

Gregory Plant

Gregory Plant

Dec 16, 2015

Mr. Gregory Plant, 87, of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Somerford Place Assisted Living Facility in Frederick, Maryland. He was the husband of the late Andree’ Plant.

Born on May 16, 1928 in Capetown, South Africa, he was the son of the late Sir Arnold and Lady Edith (Render) Plant. Mr. Plant...

Jimmy Foundas

Jimmy Foundas

Dec 16, 2015

Mr. Jimmy Foundas, age 82 of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was the beloved husband for 54 years of Helen Foundas. Born on August 9, 1933 in Sparta, Greece, he was the son of the late John and Efthemia Foundas and the step son of the late Georgia Foundas.Mr. Foundas was the founder of Starvin Marvin...

Daniel Carter Miller, Sr.

Daniel Carter Miller, Sr.

Dec 14, 2015

Daniel Carter Miller, Sr., 82, of Adamstown, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015, at the Genesis Health Care at Ballenger Creek Center. He was the loving husband of 47 years to the late Shirley Wilt Butler Miller. Born on May 23, 1933 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, he was a son of the late William E. and Mabel Pearl...

Ellen Wallis Jeffery

Ellen Wallis Jeffery

Dec 13, 2015

Ellen Wallis Jeffery, 90, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2015. Born February 9, 1925 to Kyle and Rebecca (Wallis) Ketner in Riverdale, MD. She is preceded in death by her two sisters, Antoinette Ketner Bengtson and Mary Rebecca Williams. A native Washingtonian, she grew up on Otis Street, NE in Brookland. She was a graduate of McKinley...

Norman Lee Ahalt, Jr.

Norman Lee Ahalt, Jr.

Dec 12, 2015

Mr. Norman Lee Ahalt, Jr. was taken from this life way too soon on December 12, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 23, 1954 in Frederick, Maryland, the son of Norman Lee Ahalt, Sr. and Dorothy (Havenner) Ahalt of Frederick. Norman is survived by his children Kimberly Baker and husband Raymond of Adamstown, Robert...

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