Obituaries

Feb 20, 2023

Brenda Bennett Bell of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023. She was born on May 24, 1930 in Washington, DC to James V. Bennett and Marie Ettl.

She attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School and went on to attend Conneticut College for Women. While washing dishes at her sorority house one evening she met...

Feb 17, 2023

Mr. John William Snyder, age 71, of Keedysville, MD, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital with his family by his side.

He was the loving husband of Susan Z. Snyder who preceded him in death in 2015, joined in marriage on July 15, 1972.

Born on July 12, 1951 in...

Feb 16, 2023

Maria Ileen Alfaro died on February 16, 2023 in Frederick, Md. after a long illness. She is the beloved wife of Jose Antonio Alfaro-Cardenas. She is the daughter of the late Mollie O'Donohue Doherty and the late Don Doherty. Maria was a great wife! You will always be in my heart. Thank you for being the best in everything. Love,...

Feb 12, 2023

Peggy Lou Githerman, 73, passed from this world on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  She was born June 21, 1949 in Baltimore, MD to her late parents, Bennie D. Githerman of Kentucky, and her beloved mother Helen Margaret Milyard Githerman of Frederick, MD. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her aunt, Betty McClellan, and her uncle, Robert P. Marendt....

Feb 12, 2023

Evelyn Virginia Inmon, 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away Sunday February 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born in Mt. Solon, Virginia to the late Reverend Ira William and Elsie Virginia (nee Showalter) Shindle. She was the beloved wife to the late Sam Wiley Inmon.

Evelyn began her career as a registered nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital,...

Feb 11, 2023

Undine (Dean) Olsen Bennett passed away peacefully on February 11, 2023. Dean was born December 10, 1933 in Highfield, MD. She was the daughter of the late Walter Olsen and the late Zula Eyler Olsen. Dean is preceded in death by her husband Thomas McDevitt Bennett and special friend Ed Conway. Dean enjoyed living in many different places, Frederick,...

Feb 10, 2023

Robert Peck, 91, of Frederick passed on Friday February 10, 2023, at Tranquillity of Fredericktowne. Born in Illinois to the late Lyman A. and Julia (nee Meyers) Peck. He was the beloved husband of 68 years to Lorraine G. Peck. Robert served in the Navy for 30 years. He also enjoyed discovering family genealogy. In addition to his wife, he...

Feb 9, 2023

On February 9, 2023, Joseph Conrad Burdette, Sr., age 72, of Frederick, MD, passed away in Brunswick, MD. He was born in Frederick on August 20, 1950 and is the son of the late Dorsey Burdette and Frances Schultz Burdette.

Joseph was a minister for more than 40 years serving congregation of several Churches of God, most...

Feb 9, 2023

Richard F. Kline, Jr., age 89, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at his home (Auburn Springs) in Thurmont, Maryland. Born November 6, 1933, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the late son of Richard F. Kline, Sr. and Nellie Naomi Mullinix Kline. He was proceeded in death by his parents and younger brother Thomas D....

Feb 8, 2023

Joyce Lee Hale, age 92, died peacefully on February 8th at Record Street Home for Aged, Frederick, MD. Born on November 29, 1930, near Jefferson, Maryland and died from complications associated with dementia. As a teenager, she enjoyed playing on the girl’s High School Field Ball team. During one game, a spectator affectionately called her “legs” because of her...

Feb 6, 2023

Winslow Forthman Burhans, Jr. of New Market passed away peacefully on February 6th with his family by his side. He was born on November 8, 1941, in Hagerstown. He was the son of former Hagerstown Mayor Winslow F. Burhans, Sr. and Jeanette Burhans. He was preceded in death by his older brother George M. Burhans. He is survived by...

Feb 5, 2023

Mrs. Elaine Carol Harvey, 73, of Frederick, passed away on Sunday, February 5th, at her home, after a brief battle with cancer.

Elaine was born on January 15, 1950, in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Harry C. Pfau and Barbara L. Erickson Pfau.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Patricia Pfau Welch and William C....

Feb 4, 2023

Mrs. Emily Jane Plunkard Ruthvin, age 85, of Frederick passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Frederick Health. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Ruthvin who passed away on October 29, 2013.

Born December 1, 1937 in Frederick County, was the daughter of E. Herbert and Della May (Lawson) Plunkard. She graduated from...

Feb 1, 2023

Clare Marie Braune, 83, of Frederick, MD went to be with the Lord on the evening of February 1, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine Klenner.

Clare is survived by her husband of 61 years, Norman W. Braune; her three children Mark Braune, John Braune (wife Patricia Braune), and Cindy Salah (husband...

Jan 31, 2023

Arthur Vincent Vento, 93, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 16, 1930, he was the son of the late Dominic and Mary (Delandro) Vento. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Julia (Colizza) Vento, his beloved daughter, Patricia Vento, his...

Jan 30, 2023

Ms. Lois L. Banks, 59, of Myersville passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at her residence.

Born August 31, 1963 in Frederick, she was the daughter of L. Jean Hemp and the late L. Albert Hemp.

Lois graduated from Thomas Johnson High School Class of 1981 and then received her Associates Degree from FCC. She...

Jan 29, 2023

Mr. Kenneth E. Dicken, 79, of Frederick, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. He is survived by his longtime companion Tillie Rinehart for 38 years.

Born February 19, 1943 in Cumberland. He was a veteran of the US Army. Kenny was a member of the New Market Vol. Fire Department and a life long member of the...

Jan 28, 2023

Donald R. Wilhite, Col USAF Ret.

On the morning of Jan 28, 2023, Don passed away at home from a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife Lora, his children Sarah and Jimmy,  his sister Linda Richelson and brother Jim Wilhite, wife Patti, his nieces Sandra Salinas, Alison Wiedau, and Emily Chwastiak. He...

Jan 28, 2023

Mrs. Julia Harrison Thompkinson, 91, of Buckeystown MD died Saturday Jan 28 at her home in Buckeystown MD. She was the wife of the Late Clarence Allen Thompkinson for 50 years. Born September 25 1931, in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late William E. & Doris A. Miller.

Julia worked as a secretary until...

Jan 25, 2023

Gerald Edward Schultz Sr., 80, of Frederick, passed away on January 25, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born July 5, 1942 in Fredrick. He was the son of Albert Woodrow Schultz Sr. and Irene Rebecca Dellet Schultz. Gerald was married to Shirley Marie Linton Schultz for 61 years.

In addition to his wife he had a son...