Obituaries

Mar 6, 2021

Louise “Weezie” Virginia Gibbons Wilt, age 93, of Frederick, Md transitioned into heaven on March 6, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late George Edward Wilt for 65 years.

Born on November 8, 1927, at Braddock Heights, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elmer M. and Virgie Marie Beachley Gibbons.

She...

Mar 4, 2021

Mr. Carlton Calvin Barger Jr., 81, of Frederick died Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was the loving companion of Betty Tregoning for the past 10 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Josephine Barger, who died in 2009.

Mr. Barger was a graduate of Frederick High School. He was a member of the Owls Club...

Mar 3, 2021

Mr. Robert E. "Bob" Gearinger, 89, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at the Kline Hospice House. He was the husband of the late Tempe Jean Toms Gearinger. They were married for 60 years. Born in Frederick on November 3, 1931, he was a son of the late Edward Russell and Edith Grace Burrier Gearinger. Bob...

Mar 2, 2021

Mrs. Lorraine Ann Zelna, 85, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Country Meadows in Frederick. She was the wife of the late Dr. Albert M. Zelna, who died in October of 2015. Born on April 23, 1935 in Blakely, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Cecelia Henzes Yazinski. Lorraine was a...

Mar 1, 2021

Michael F. Grams, II, went home to be with the Lord, On March 1, 2021. He is survived by his dad and mom, Michael and Lora Grams, Grandmother Valeria Grams, whom he also loved and adored, his sister Lauren N. DeHart and husband Kenny, nieces Kennedi and Ella, and nephew Eli DeHart, who reside in Speedwell, VA. He is...

Feb 28, 2021

Matthew Plourde, 30, of Frederick, MD passed away on February 28, 2021. Matthew graduated in 2008 from Tuscarora High School. He had a passion for music, comedy, apocalyptic movies, animals, children and adventure. An outgoing and social guy, he enjoyed putting a smile on everyone’s face. He had a caring heart and has given the coat off his back...

Feb 26, 2021

Thomas R. Deater Sr., 77 of Frederick MD, died peacefully on February 26, 2021. Born in Frederick MD, to the late Clarence and Rita Deater; loving husband to the late Nancy O’Hara Deater. Father to Thomas Deater, Jr. and wife Roberta, he was the loving brother to the late Susie Deater. Tom Served in Vietnam as a sharpshooter for the...

Feb 25, 2021

Evelyn Irene Korrell, 102, quietly and peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord February 25, 2021. Born in Frederick County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eleanor Kemp. She was the second of ten Children. Evelyn was a member of the Edgewood Church of God. She loved the Lord; and was a faithful member of...

Feb 25, 2021

Michael P. “Mike” Collins of Frederick, Md., has left this Earthly world, departed the fix, enjoyed his last craft beer. He died February 25, 2021, at Frederick Health Hospital after a two-week battle with covid-19.

The oldest of five siblings, Mike was born on Dec. 21, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Rita J. Collins and the late...

Feb 25, 2021

Betty Jane Kanode, 93, of Frederick, died on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Edenton Retirement Center.

Born August 23, 1927, in Araby, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Grayson Kanode Sr, and Margaret Rebecca O’Bryan Kanode. She was a graduate of Frederick High School and prior to her retirement worked for many years in the...

Feb 25, 2021

Helen Katherine Fry Proudfoot passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the age of 96 years.

Helen was born on February 9, 1925 in Garrett, PA to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Romsburg. In 1931 the family moved to Frederick, MD. Helen proudly graduated from Frederick High School on May 27, 1942. After high school, she worked...

Feb 24, 2021

Jean Elizabeth (Deiterich) Wright , age 91 of Frederick, MD, passed away on February 24, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital.  Jean was born September 25, 1929 in Baltimore, MD.  She graduated from Catonsville High School and was employed as a secretary in Baltimore.  Jean married John Wright in 1950.  The Wright family moved to Frederick, MD in...

Feb 23, 2021

Mr. Robert Lee Gue, Sr., 60, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on February 24, 2021 at the White Oak Medical Center. Born December 29, 1960 in Frederick, Maryland he was the son of Phyllis Foland Gue and the late Charles F. Gue Sr. Robert worked at Walter King Plumbing and Warner Plumbing as a heavy equipment operator. He attended Frederick...

Feb 20, 2021

Robert Marshall Leatherman died peacefully at his Wolfsville, MD home with family by his side on February 20, 2021 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife Concetta Maria (DiPietro) Leatherman. At the time of her death, they had been married 39 years.

Born September 26, 1925, in Wolfsville, Robert was the...

Feb 19, 2021

Edward Eugene Rice, 87, of Frederick, MD, passed from this life peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021. Born on June 7, 1933, in Mountaindale, MD, he was the son of the late Charles (John) Rice and Bertha Grushon Rice.

He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (Klipp) Rice for 60 years. He was predeceased by...

Feb 19, 2021

Jane Elizabeth (Scott) Campbell, 78, of Littlestown, PA and formerly of Frederick, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital in York, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Catasauqua, she was the daughter of the late Leah Catherine (Lindenmuth) and James Edward Scott. The wife of John David Campbell, Jane spent 56 years married...

Feb 18, 2021

Mrs. Royce Marie Vetter,75, of Frederick died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Edenton Retirement Community. She was the wife of Col. David A. Vetter.

Born October 14, 1945 in Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Doris Parks.

Royce will be missed for her unique personality, she loved to talk to anyone....

Feb 18, 2021

Mr. Jake Porter, 29, of Ijamsville, died Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Born November 5, 1991, he was the son of Brooky Porter (Patty) and Linda Bushnell.

In addition to his parents, Jake is survived by his siblings, Marshall Porter, Brian Porter and Melinda Cooper (Michael).  Jake leaves a hole in the hearts of many aunts...

Feb 16, 2021

Mrs. Delsy Elizabeth Barnhart, 93, of Ijamsville, MD and formerly of Phoenix, MD, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at her home. She was the wife of Teddy (Ted) R. Barnhart Jr., with whom she enjoyed 65 years of marriage.  Born on December 20, 1927 in Robertsdale, PA, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Edith...

Feb 16, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jane Stone 89, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of the late Robert Stone. Born in Union Bridge on January 17, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Emma Mercer. Betty was a bus driver for the Frederick County Public Schools and she enjoyed...