Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

JaNeen Marie Smith, age 77, of Frederick, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2021, at Frederick Health Hospital. She died within 24 hours of experiencing the first symptoms of a ruptured hepatic abscess.

JaNeen was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on May 31, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Mary Ellen (Kidd) Kniprath and Robert Lavern...

Feb 5, 2021

Virginia Lee (Wood) McClelland, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021. Born June 11, 1927 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late George T. and Diana T. Wood and the devoted wife to Joseph S. McClelland for 71 years. Virginia was also known as Ginny, Ginna Lee, and lovingly called Nana.

Virginia...

Feb 4, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Dexter Mitchell, 80, of Frederick and formerly of Stanardsville, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, February 4. 2021, at the Frederick Health Hospital. She was the wife of John F. Mitchell. Born on May 23, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Curtis Dexter. Dorothy was a graduate of Vanderbilt University...

Feb 3, 2021

Patricia Ann Harshman born December 26, 1950, in Frederick, Maryland passed on to her heavenly home, February 3, 2021.  Pat was born to the late John L. Fox and Mary Catherine Graser Fox.  She married H. David Harshman, Jr. on November 24, 1967 and settled down to live out her life on the Harshman family farm where she nutured...

Feb 1, 2021

Maurice “Wayne” Thompson died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on February 1, 2021. He was the husband of Alice Ramona Thompson of 40 years. Wayne entered this life at the Thompson Family home on March 22, 1938 and he was the first of four sons to the late Maurice Edward Thompson and Marie Ann (Heffner) Thompson....

Jan 31, 2021

Michael Howard Sodos, age 78, formerly of the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Clifton Park, NY and Roswell, GA, but most recently of Frederick, MD died peacefully in his sleep on January 31, 2021, with his cat Nellie by his side.

He was born July 26, 1942 in NYC. Michael was married for 41 years to Penny Wise...

Jan 30, 2021

Betty Lou Shreve, 78, of Frederick, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Frederick Health Hospital. Born in Frederick on December 3, 1942, she was a daughter of the late William J., Sr., and Mary Francis Smith Buchanan. Betty was a graduate of Frederick High School. She had worked at Sagner's, FSK Hotel, Watson's Restaurant and provided...

Jan 30, 2021

Robert C. Koss, age 82, formerly of Staten Island, NY, passed peacefully at Tranquillity at Fredericktowne on January 30, 2021. He was born in Bayonne, NJ on April 17, 1938, the son of Charles J. Koss and Helen S. Koss (nee Majewski). Bob lived most of his life on Staten Island, NY and graduated from St. Peter's Boys High...

Jan 29, 2021

John Alton Middleton, age 59, always beloved son of Shirley and Joseph Middleton, beloved brother and forever friend to James A. Middleton, Patricia Hubbard, Joseph A. Middleton (Sue) and Sue A. Middleton, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021.  John was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad, and sisters Mary Ann Middleton and Catherine A. Middleton.  He...

Jan 28, 2021

Paul John Maxwell passed away on January 28, 2021 at 95 years of age to claim his rightful place in the kingdom of heaven. Paul loved life, and those who knew him loved him in return. He was born into a large family at the onset of the Great Depression. At 17 years old, he joined the Navy to...

Jan 27, 2021

Roxanne Marie Bowen Manwaring, 59, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Born February 24, 1961 in North Little Rock, AR, she was the daughter of the late David Karr Bowen and Dolly Marie Lineberry Bowen.

Roxanne is survived by her husband,...

Jan 23, 2021

Mr. Jack Henry Myers, 92, of Frederick, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Hermia Elizabeth "Lizz" Myers for 66 years.

Born December 4, 1928 in Washington D.C. He was the son of the late Randall and Evelyn (Zentz) Myers.

In additional to his wife, he is survived...

Jan 22, 2021

Charles “Dave” Yinger, 72, was called home by the Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021. In addition to meeting Jesus face to face on this day, Dave is now with his beloved wife Susan, who passed in 2016.

Born June 15, 1948 in Frederick, he was the oldest child of Charles W. and Betty I. Yinger. Dave...

Jan 21, 2021

Gail Ann Wood, 61, of Urbana, MD, lost her battle with cancer, earned her Angel Wings, and is at the side of God. With her parents and family by her side, she Rested in Peace on January 21, 2021, at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD.

Born August 11, 1959, Gail was born with Cerebral...

Jan 20, 2021

Letha Naomi DeLauter, 98, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Tranquillity, Frederick. Born in Myersville on March 18, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Emma Hoover DeLauter. Letha had worked for many years at several local Frederick Business's, including, the Canning  Factory, The Hosiery, Muse Tailoring, Hanover Shoe Company, Dan-Dee Restaurant,...

Jan 19, 2021

Mrs. Lorraine Eleanor Bromhal, 85, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Charlotte's Home in Boonsboro. She was the wife of the late Rev. Fredrick C. Bromhal. Born on June 16, 1935 in Canby, MN, she was a daughter of the late Erwin and Edith Brue Weeks. Lorraine gave much of her life to caring for...

Jan 19, 2021

Joann Chase, 61, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, January 19 th , 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer.  Joann was born in Washington, Pennsylvania on November 6, 1959. She is the daughter of the late John and Marcia (nee Mihalko) Stevenson. She was the loving wife of Patrick Chase for 34 years. Surviving in addition...

Jan 18, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Mae Wetzel, 74, of Frederick, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at home. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Wetzel, who preceded her in death on February 17, 2011.

Born January 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Barklow and Phyllis L. Horsey. She retired from Glade Valley...

Jan 15, 2021

Gabriel Nji Defang, 45, of Frederick MD, died Friday January 15, 2021.  Born in Cameroon, to Martin and Mary Defang (nee Tanyi), the loving husband to Benita Bodylawson Defang, father to Chelsea and Richmond Defang, and loving brother to Ngunyi, Hans, Asong, Nkeng Defang and Patricia Defang Tilong.  Due to Covid-19 the family requests that the following visitation schedule...

Jan 14, 2021

DUGGAN, MARY JANE

(nee EICHELMAN)

Mary Jane Duggan, 96, formerly of Frederick and long-time resident of Buckingham's Choice, died January 14, 2021 in Frederick. Born August 29, 1924 in Halethorpe, Maryland, she was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Rose Ada (Kern) Eichelman, brothers Joseph and James (Sarita, dec'd), and husband...