Robert David Crouch
Aug 16, 2013
Dr. Robert David Crouch, Sr., 88, well known Frederick urologist, died on Friday, August 16, 2013. He was the husband of Deborah Droneburg Crouch. Born on February 9, 1925, in Elko, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Horace J., Sr., and Inez Breazeale Crouch. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean...
Martin J. Smith
Aug 14, 2013
Martin Jerome Smith Martin Jerome Smith, aged 84, formerly of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2013 at his home in Middletown, MD, surrounded by family and friends. Beloved husband for more than 60 years of the late Nellie Bloxom Smith; devoted and patient father of Lisa Suzanne Smith and Denise Julienne Kominski; loving father-in-law of Timothy...
Betty C. Liszka
Aug 13, 2013
Betty C. Liszka, 75, of Rockville, passed away on Tuesday, August 13. Born on November 3, 1937 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late James F. Carr and Claire Harney Carr. Betty dedicated her life to her family, whom she cherished, and to making a difference for the youth in her community. She worked for Montgomery County...
Kristi Lee Queen
Aug 11, 2013
Kristi Lee Queen, 22 of Waynesboro, PA was taken from us on August 11, 2013. She was the devoted mother to her son Marley Anthony Ditch. Born February 13, 1991 in Gettysburg, PA, she was the beautiful, free spirited, fun loving daughter of Kristy Darlene Queen and Brian Scott Lebow. In addition to her son Marley and her parents, she...
Lancelot De La Cruz
Aug 6, 2013
Mr. Lancelot Daniel de la Cruz, 42, of Boonsboro, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 6, 2013, after a fierce 8 year battle with colon cancer. He was the husband of Brenda Jean (Wilt) de la Cruz for 6 years. Born on February 11, 1971, in Washington D.C., he was the son of Jesus de la Cruz and...
Laraine Keller
Aug 6, 2013
Laraine Jackson Keller, 68 of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 49 years to James Keller. Born January 19, 1945 in Washington D.C. she was the daughter of the late Elmer W. and Orean H. Jackson. She was part of the first graduate class of Linganore High School...
Richard Hickman Frye
Aug 5, 2013
Mr. Richard Hickman Frye, devoted husband, wonderful father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2013. He was born on October 18, 1918 in Loudon County, VA. He was the son of Robert George Frye and Alice Gladys Hickman Frye. He was the youngest of six siblings. He married Perla Virginia Beall on April 13, 1940 and then...
Martin Robert Ritchie, Jr.
Aug 5, 2013
M. Robert Ritchie, Jr., 100, of Frederick, died on Monday, August 5 at Homewood at Crumland Farms. He was the husband of Harriette Benchoff Ritchie. Born on April 27, 1913 in downtown Frederick, he was the son of the late Martin R. Ritchie and Clara A. (Wantz) Ritchie. A Navy veteran, Ritchie came from humble beginnings. His mother and father...
Elizabeth Rebecca Smith
Aug 1, 2013
Miss Elizabeth R. Smith, 85, of Frederick, died Thursday, August 1, 2013, at Warm Heart Assisted Living, Frederick. Born on July 13, 1928, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Erma (Thomas) Smith. Miss Smith attended the Visitation Academy and graduated from Frederick High School. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and a...
Tracie Lynn Bendorf
Jul 31, 2013
Tracie Lynn (Bussard) Bendorf, 42, of Adamstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at R. Adams Crowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. She was the wife of almost 21 years to Dennis Paul Bendorf. Born on July 22, 1971 in Greensburg, PA, she was the daughter of Elsie G. Bish Bussard and the late Clarence J. Bussard. She...
Helen Lorraine Keefer
Jul 27, 2013
Mrs. Helen Lorraine Kuhn Keefer, 91, of Monocacy Village, Frederick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27 at the Northampton Manor Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Richard "Dick" Whitter Keefer, who passed away September 1, 2011. Born September 23, 1921, at Garfield, MD, she was a daughter of the late Edgar M. and Myrtle Kendall...
Robert Altie Fouche
Jul 27, 2013
Mr. Robert Altie "Bob" Fouche, 69, of Frederick, died on Day month date year, at his home. He was the loving husband of 39 years to Phyllis Shelton Fouche. She was his care giver for 12 years. Born in Frederick on December 26, 1943, he was a son of the late Ralph W. and Naomi Baker Fouche. Bob was retired...
Bonnie Clingan King
Jul 26, 2013
Mrs. Bonnie Joyce Clingan King, 72, of Frederick, died on July 26 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ray David King. Born on September 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Reno T. Clingan, Sr. and Esther R. Mackley Clingan. Bonnie was a 1958 graduate of Frederick High School. She was a member...
Robert Francis Oxendale
Jul 25, 2013
Mr. Robert F. Oxendale, 64, of Thurmont, passed away at home on Thursday, July 25, 2013. He was the devoted husband of Diane E. Hahn Oxendale. Born July 29, 1948, in Coaldale, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Francis and Marion Llewellyn Oxendale, Sr. Bob attended Allentown Business College and graduated with a degree in accounting. He...
Mary A. H. Ballard
Jul 25, 2013
Mrs. Mary A. H. Ballard, age 90, a longtime resident of Point of Rocks, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the Golden Living Center, Frederick. She was the caring wife of the late Joseph R. Ballard who passed away in 1971. Born on August 3, 1922 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Arter S....
Teresita Elizabeth Kelly
Jul 25, 2013
Teresita Elizabeth (Kunold) Kelly, 94, of Wyngate Drive, Frederick, MD died July 25, 2013 at home surrounded by her daughters. She was the mother of 10 children and the matriarch of a large and growing family. In her lifetime as wife, mother, and homemaker she established 5 homes passing onto her children the flair and talent for creating comfortable, lovely...
Charles Kevin Tama
Jul 25, 2013
Mr. Charles Kevin Tama, 59, of Frederick, died peacefully at home with family after a brief illness on July 25. He was the husband of Rebecca Jane Tama for over 40 years. Born on October 18, 1953 in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late Josef and Mary (Hunt) Tama. Charles was a member of St. John the...
Dorothy Evelyn Costigan
Jul 24, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy Evelyn Costigan, "Dottie", 81, of Frederick, died on July 24 at Montevue Home. Born on January 8, 1932 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Merhl Perkins and Margaret Harris Perkins. Dorothy worked as a miller at American Optical. She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God, Walkersville. Mrs. Costigan enjoyed watching golf and taking...
Brenda Kay Boone
Jul 23, 2013
Ms. Brenda Kay Boone, age 50 of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at home. She was the loving and devoted companion for 12 years to Jim Gibbons of Frederick. Born on January 6, 1963 in Frederick, she was the daughter of Ruth Boone of Frederick and the late Robert Boone who passed away in 2010. Ms. Boone...
P. Jean Davis
Jul 22, 2013
P. Jean Davis, of Frederick, died July 22, 2013 at Homewood at Crumland Farms after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Jean was born in December 12, 1923 in Birmingham, England to parents Richard Henry Adams and Lillian Doris Adams. She was the war bride and widow of Edgar Lewis Davis. In 1946, she and Edgar were married in the...
