Fannie "Dolly" Crum
Oct 10, 2025
Fannie Ray Crum, 92, known affectionally as “Dolly” by her friends and family, went on to meet her God on Friday October 10 at her residence at Homewood in Frederick, Maryland. Born on May 3, 1933, the daughter of Gordon Maurice White and Naomi (Pearson) White. She grew up on West Patrick St. in Frederick, Maryland, where she lived two...
James Leroy Roth
Oct 10, 2025
James “Jim” Roth, 76, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Born to Willard and Irene Roth, James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. After his service, he built a life grounded in love, hard work, and family. Singing was one of his greatest joys. He sang hymns at St. Katharine...
John Alexander Baker Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
John Alexander Baker, Jr., 78 of Frederick died peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Frederick Crossing where he resided for 5 years. John was born on December 7, 1946 in Frederick, Maryland to Eva Ruth Baker (nee’ Toms) and the late John Alexander Baker, Sr. John was raised in Frederick, attending Frederick High School and Boy Scouts. His working...
Charlotte Page Montgomery
Oct 9, 2025
Charlotte Page Montgomery passed from this life on Thursday, October 9th . She was born and was raised in Clear Spring, MD. Her birthdate was October 15, 1930, the 9th child (eighth girl) of Charles and Hattie Shirk. She was a graduate of UMD. She was then a teacher, librarian, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and co-owner of Rights-of- Man Farm in...
Cynthia Lynn MacKenzie
Oct 5, 2025
After courageously battling cancer for 11 months, Cynthia Lynn MacKenzie, age 60, passed at her home surrounded by her family on October 5, 2025. She was born in Frederick, MD on July 4, 1965 and is the daughter of James Elmer Schroyer (Pam) and the late Carole Cecile Schroyer (nee Kinnaman).
Cindi enjoyed spending time with her family and loved ones,...
Robert "Bob" Baumgardner
Oct 4, 2025
Robert (Bob) Harold Baumgardner Sr. passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born to Bernard R. and Roberta V. Baumgardner in Frederick, Maryland on August 17, 1936. Bob graduated from St. John’s Literary Institute in Frederick, MD, in 1954 and went on to study at the University of Maryland where he graduated and then...
Michael John Strine
Oct 4, 2025
Mr. Michael (Mick) J. Strine, 78, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Mick was born January 23, 1947 in Frederick, MD. He was the only child of the late John E. Strine and the late Betty Pearn Strine.
He grew up in Thurmont, MD, graduating from Thurmont High School in 1965. He attended Frostburg...
Ellen Patricia Polignano
Oct 3, 2025
On October 3, 2025, Ellen Patricia Polignano (nee Meehan) passed at her home in Adamstown, MD. Devoted wife and mother. Registered nurse, beloved mother, friend to many. Born in Philadelphia, PA, served as a registered nurse at NIH for over 40 years working with psychiatric and Alzheimers patients. Served on multiple medical mission trips with Somos Amigos. Preceded in death...
Janet Jane Stockman
Oct 3, 2025
Janet Jane (Fogle) Stockman, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on October 3, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on April 12, 1935, in LeGore, Maryland, to the late Martin Luther and Ana Fogle. Janet was preceded in death by her devoted husband, James W. Stockman, son-in-law John Simons, Sr., and...
Patricia Rachel Ben-Avraham
Oct 2, 2025
Trish Ben-Avraham, 72, of Frederick, passed peacefully at Frederick Health Hospital surrounded by her family. Wife to David, mother to Deborah and Alex, mother-in-law to Alex and middle sister to 6 sisters, she was the centre around which the family lived. Born in Plymouth, England she emigrated to the USA in 1991, where she married, and later had her son...
Donald Blumenauer
Oct 2, 2025
Donald Reed Blumenauer, 92, of Hagerstown, MD, entered into Eternal Rest on October 2, 2025, with loving family by his side. He was born on February 24, 1933, in Frederick, MD, where he was a lifelong resident until he recently lived with his daughter, Sandy, in Hagerstown, MD. He was the son of the late George and Sally (Watkins) Blumenauer...
Diane Marie Turchetta
Oct 1, 2025
Diane Marie Turchetta of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1 at Frederick Hospital. She had a short courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 63, born on July 22, 1962 in Altoona PA. Diane had an infectious laugh, a big beautiful smile, and a bigger heart. She loved dogs, especially Moses, Lola, and Sophia.
She was proceeded in...
Rachel Fay Brown
Sep 27, 2025
Rachel "Fay" Brown of Buckeystown, Maryland, passed away on September 27, 2025 at 83 years old. She was a daughter of Maggie Stinson Mitchell and Garfield Thomas Mitchell. She loved caring for her family, children, dogs and flowers. Although quiet and shy, she was a warm soul and loved playing on the floor with her great granddaughter or playing with...
Elise G. Campbell
Sep 25, 2025
Mrs. Elise G. Campbell, 92, of Frederick, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Lewis E. “Pete” Campbell, who preceded her in death in 1994. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Daniel Lewis Burkett in 1986. Born on May 8, 1933, in Kitzingen,...
Amanda Claire Cote
Sep 24, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Amanda Coté
It is with profound sadness and love that I announce the passing of Amanda Coté, my devoted wife, love of my life, and my best friend. She was 48 years old and lived in New Market, Maryland. Amanda departed peacefully on September 24, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Hospital with me at her side.
Her Life and...
Florence Ruland Thackston
Sep 24, 2025
Mrs. Florence “Flo” Thackston was lifted by the angels to her heavenly home on September 24, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 7, 1931. She resided at her home on Round Hill Rd, Frederick from 1968 to 2019, and later at Somerford House in Frederick. Flo was the wife of Dr. Alfred...
Joseph Albert Beachley Sr.
Sep 24, 2025
Joseph Albert Beachley, Sr., Joey to his friends, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital (FMH) where he was born on July 30, 1967 to Florence E. Beachley (nee Smith) and Ellsworth “Gene” Beachley of Brunswick, MD. Joey was a residential construction carpenter for many of his working years as well as the family mechanic keeping...
Suzanna Mary Spurrier
Sep 21, 2025
Suzanna M. Spurrier was born on August 21, 1947 to Helen and Frank Mikisits in Bethlehem, PA. From an early age, Suzanna was a life-long learner and enjoyed music. She sang in church as a child and accompanied her father, who was a Hungarian folk artist, on the piano when he performed. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1965....
Gloria Irene McFadyen
Sep 20, 2025
Mrs. Gloria Irene (Brandenburg) McFadyen entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the age of 94. She passed peacefully at Buckingham’s Choice surrounded by loving family members. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Daniel ‘Bruce’ McFadyen in 2000, and their beloved only daughter, Linda Sue McFadyen in 1994. Born December 4, 1930...
Robert Grant Hooper
Sep 19, 2025
Bob Hooper was surrounded by his loving family and friends when he passed away on September 19, 2025 at sunset. Sunset was always a favorite time of his in his country home in Lander, Maryland, which he built and lived in for over 50 years. Bob was born April 29, 1942 in Frederick, Maryland, which his family has lived in...
