Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Kerri Anne Wells

August 24, 1996 – December 27, 2023

Heaven gained a beautiful angel, Kerri Anne Wells, 27, on December 27, 2023.  Born to Kelley and (Lee) John Wells on August 24, 1996, Kerri grew up in Frederick Maryland and was a 2014 graduate of Walkersville High School.  She loved her family and friends...

Dec 26, 2023

Helga Ziegler Daniels, 98, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on 26 December 2023 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Hainzell, Germany on 5 December 1925 to Anna Siebald Ziegler and Alfred Ziegler, Sr. She was the wife of the late Colonel William F. Daniels, Sr., PhD.

Helga grew up in Schlüchtern (Slü),...

Dec 26, 2023

Cynthia Ann Gaughan (nee Boyd) of Frederick, Maryland, beloved wife of John Charles Gaughan passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. Additional biographical information will be provided in the near future. Please check back. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Frederick Presbyterian Church, 115 West 2nd Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701.

Dec 23, 2023

Edgar E. Crutchley died peacefully Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Silverado Frederick Memory Care Community. He was born March 2, 1937, the grandson of and raised by Elva and Marion Crutchley. His parents were Nellie King and Edgar Crutchley. Ed was born at his aunt’s house on Bentz St. in Frederick and had many fond memories of living next...

Dec 20, 2023

Emily Putman Caviness, born 03/02/1956, died unexpectedly 12/20/2023, 10:00 am, aged 67, at Frederick Health Hospital of a ruptured brain aneurysm. She leaves behind her husband of 35 years, Douglas, her son and daughter in law Eric and Jaclyn, Bowens, three grand-children: Gavin, Brandon and Naomi. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Gwyn and Jon White of...

Dec 20, 2023

Mrs. Shirley (Pearl) Lakel of Frederick MD, died December 20, 2023, at Edenton Retirement Community after a long illness. She had lived on Lee Place for 68 years before moving to Edenton in 2020. Born in Harrisburg, PA, on July 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Edward Ray and Edith (Kidd) Pearl, and the wife of the...

Dec 16, 2023

Barbara Weaver Batdorf, 91, died December 16, 2023, in Frederick, MD, after a courageous battle with dementia.  Mrs. Batdorf, the daughter of the late Reverend William Merval and Goldie Chandlee Weaver, was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 22, 1932.

A distinguished graduate of Frederick High School and Hood College in Frederick, Barbara was a trailblazer as...

Dec 12, 2023

Bradley Robert Freitas, 42, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12th.  Brad was born September 28th, 1981 to Bob and Cathy Freitas.  Growing up in Sterling, Virginia, he graduated in 1999 from Potomac Falls High School where he was involved with both the wrestling and football programs.

Upon moving to Frederick, MD, he worked...

Dec 11, 2023

Geralene (Gerry) H. Engle, age 86, passed away December 11, 2023. Born November 15, 1937, Sandy Hook, MD.

She was the daughter of the late Martha Virginia Hawes Henretty and the late Roy Layton Henretty.

Married to the late Wayne C. Engle for 59 years. She attended the Brownsville Church of the Brethren. She graduated...

Dec 9, 2023

Mrs. Linda Watts, 75, of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her residence.  She was the loving wife of Dallas Watts Sr. for 57 years.

Born February 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Georgia (Stein) Barnard.

Linda was a dietician at Frederick Memorial Hospital for over 48...

Dec 6, 2023

Ms. Lisa L. Rachel, 61, of Waynesboro, PA, formerly of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. She was the loving companion to Glen A. Shew for 25 years.

Born April 6, 1962 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Sandy Jo Rachel.

Lisa enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Dec 3, 2023

Mrs. Marlene Ann Arieno, PhD, 84, of New Market, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.  She was the loving wife to James C. "Sonny" Arieno, who preceded her in death in 2009.

Born June 27, 1939 in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Max and Irene (Schweizer) Sampson.

She is survived...

Nov 28, 2023

Blair Lindsay Mackintosh

September 29, 1982 – November 28, 2023

Blair is the daughter of Thomas and Dale Mackintosh and was born September 29th, 1982 at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was raised on Highland Farm in Adamstown, Maryland along with three siblings and many pets over the years. Blair attended The Barnesville...

Nov 26, 2023

Curtis Augustus Bowen, a devoted husband, father, and community leader, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, at the age of 91. He was the son of the late Reverend Hilary Thomas and Leila May Bowen. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 7, 1932, Curt leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love.

Curtis is survived...

Nov 25, 2023

Mr. C. Edward "Eddie" Roberts, 80, of Fallston, formerly of Frederick, passed away at his home on November 25, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Diane Roberts for 49 years.

Born September 6, 1943 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Charles and Charlotte Roberts.

He worked as a brick layer his...

Nov 22, 2023

Kechia Lynn Studebaker, (nee Smith) passed away in Frederick, Maryland the city of her birth on November 22, 2023. She is the loving wife of Jeffrey Studebaker. She is the devoted daughter of Saundra Smith Vargas (Manuel) who were an immense help in assisting Jeffrey, Brittany and Brett in meeting Kechia’s final wishes and the late James Smith. Kechia is...

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Minnie U. Main, 98, of Frederick, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Country Meadows – Frederick. She was the loving wife of the late Nelson T. Main, Sr.

Born October 30, 1925, near Drake, North Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Reinhold and Margaretha Uhlich. Minnie was the seventh of seven children. Minnie...

Nov 20, 2023

Mrs. Frances Catherine Stup, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the Ballenger Creek Center.  She was the loving wife to the late W. Wilson Stup, who preceded her in death in 1993.

Born July 8, 1930 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Biagio and Adeline Castellucci.

She is...

Nov 17, 2023

Shirley Ann Leatherman Speak, 87, of Thurmont, MD, passed on Friday November 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born May 27, 1936 to the late Robert D. and Lillian E. (Harper) Leatherman. She was the beloved wife to the late Jesse Joy Speak, Sr., whom she married on April 10, 1954.

Shirley graduated from Frederick High School...

Nov 16, 2023

Anthony “Tony” John Sos 76, of Frederick, MD passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Born March 3, 1947 in Northampton, PA, Tony was the son of the late Emil F. Sos and Anna Sos (Grabarits.) Tony graduated from Central Catholic High School in Allentown, PA. He was drafted to serve in the United States Army...