Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Frederick, Maryland

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Frederick, Maryland area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Magdalen "Madge" Riuli

Magdalen "Madge" Riuli

Jun 7, 2020

Magdalen “Madge” Riuli (Tibolla) died peacefully on June 7, 2020 at the age of 93. Madge is survived by her children, Edward (Susan), Cindy Haines (Harvey), Amy Lamb (Bob), Steven (Valerie), her eleven grandchildren, Jackie Lamb, Heather Haines-Wang (Peter), Timothy Lamb (Katie), Katie Plant (Mike), Melanie Chainsman (Cory), Paul Riuli, Adrienne Lamb (Aaron), Alyssa Riuli, Sally Haines, Allyson Riuli, Matthew...

Charles R. Cline, Jr.

Charles R. Cline, Jr.

Jun 5, 2020

Charles Cline, New Market, passed away peacefully at home June 5, 2020. He was born August 16, 1927 to Charles R. and Lily K. Cline, Sr. He recently celebrated his 70th wedding anniversary with his wife Evelyn M. Cline. Charles was a life-long farmer, first dairy, then in later years, beef. He loved playing baseball, softball, and then umpired...

Adelaide Becraft

Adelaide Becraft

Jun 4, 2020

Mrs. Adelaide Hartman Becraft, age 95, of Frederick died on June 4, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Ira Rudell Becraft. She was born in New Market on November 6, 1924 to the late Mary Grace and Joseph Valentine Hartman.

She worked as an instructor at Price Electric for 46 years. Upon her retirement...

Mary Jane Baker

Mary Jane Baker

Jun 1, 2020

Mary Jane Baker, 93, of Adamstown passed away at her home on Monday June 1, 2020.  Born in Frederick on February 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Beulah Gearinger Dixon and Wilmer Riggs Dixon.

Mary Jane was a member of Emmanuel Trinity Lutheran Church of Frederick, MD. She greatly enjoyed word searches and the...

Carol Ann Buchalla

Carol Ann Buchalla

Jun 1, 2020

Mr. Josephus L. Welsh III, 71 and Carol Ann Buchalla, 76, both of Frederick, passed away at Frederick Memorial Hospital, he on May 26, 2020 and her on June 1, 2020. Joe was born on November 16, 1948 in Bethesda and was the son of the late Josephus L., Jr., and Marie Southall Welsh. Carol was born on January...

Elsie E. Degrange Sheckler

Elsie E. Degrange Sheckler

May 27, 2020

Elsie E. Sheckler, 77, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully at Frederick Health Hospital surrounded by her loving family on May, 27, 2020, following a lengthy illness.

Born June 11, 1942 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Lillian A. Fahnestock. She was predeceased by her first husband Charles A. DeGrange...

James Mcdonough

James Mcdonough

May 27, 2020

James Richard McDonough, 73, died at Frederick Health Hospital on May 27, 2020, after a long illness. Born in New York City, “Rich” was the son of late Vincent and Delia Pagan McDonough. He is survived by his wife, Beth Molesworth, daughter Anne McDonough, and stepson Dr. Jesse M. Molesworth and his wife, Dr. Monique Morgan and their daughter...

Kenneth P. Runkle

Kenneth P. Runkle

May 26, 2020

Mr. Kenneth P. "Kenny" Runkle, 79, of Frederick, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital due to a stroke.

Born September 9, 1940 in Harrisburg, PA, he is the son of the late Bruce and Elva Parks Runkle. He was a musician and in the auto parts industry for most of his life. He...

A. Bryant Converse

A. Bryant Converse

May 26, 2020

Allen Bryant Converse, (Bryant), formally of Baltimore, Maryland passed from this life peacefully May 26, 2020, aged 68 at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, Maryland.

Bryant was born in Frederick, Maryland, the son of John L. Converse and Ruth Bodine Converse (Both Deceased). He was also predeceased by his only brother, John L. Converse in...

Josephus L. Welsh

Josephus L. Welsh

May 26, 2020

Mr. Josephus L. Welsh III, 71 and Carol Ann Buchalla, 76, both of Frederick, passed away at Frederick Memorial Hospital, he on May 26, 2020 and her on June 1, 2020. Joe was born on November 16, 1948 in Bethesda and was the son of the late Josephus L., Jr., and Marie Southall Welsh. Carol was born on January...

John Theodore Poole

John Theodore Poole

May 26, 2020

John (“Ted”) Poole, 81, died May 26, 2020 at Heartfields Assisted Living in Frederick, after a long illness. Born on Sept. 13, 1938 to Charles W. and Naomi Wachter Poole, He graduated from Frederick High School. Ted founded his own business, Signs by Ted Poole, in 1969; that name later was changed to Frederick Sign & Banner, which continues to...

Arline Frances Bowland

Arline Frances Bowland

May 25, 2020

Arline Frances Bowland, 83, of Butterfly Lane, passed away at her home on May 25, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Cas Lee Bowland.

Born March 18, 1937 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Paul S. and Geraldine F. Hildebrand.

Arline graduated from Frederick High...

Ray Pratt, Jr.

Ray Pratt, Jr.

May 20, 2020

Born, August 10, 1926, in Washington, DC, he was the son of Ray C. and Frieda Pratt.

After Mr. Pratt's graduation from Coolidge High School. he attended Merchant Marine Academy in NY and spent 3 years as a Merchant Seaman during WWII. Following his tour of duty, he attended GWU and received...

Paul Gary Holt

Paul Gary Holt

May 20, 2020

Paul Gary Holt, 54, of Frederick,Maryland was born on August 24, 1965 in Bethesda Maryland. He was the son of James and Suzanne (Madden) Holt. Paul passed away Wednesday morning, May 20, 2020 in Rockville Maryland. Paul had fought a 17 month courageous battle with a very rare bile duct cancer Cholangiocarcinoma. He passed peacefully with his wife Melissa Holt...

Jean Lucille Haines

Jean Lucille Haines

May 13, 2020

Mrs. Jean Lucille Haines, 76, of Boonsboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at her home. She was the wife of Floyd W. Haines, on May 9th, they celebrated their 55th anniversary. Born in Frederick on January 17. 1944, she was the daughter of Oliver and Lucille Stroup Hood. Jean was retired as a cashier for the Safeway...

Betty Ruth Romsburg

Betty Ruth Romsburg

May 12, 2020

Betty Ruth Free Romsburg, 91, of Frederick, Maryland passed on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born in Frederick on September 19, 1928 to the late Raymond Parker Free, Sr. and Mildred Stockman Danner. She was the beloved wife of 76 years to the late Roy Cantner Romsburg, Sr.

Betty worked as a Teacher’s Aide...

Jennie V. Hemp

Jennie V. Hemp

May 8, 2020

Mrs. Jennie V. Hemp, 99, of Jefferson, died on Friday, May 8, 2020. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Hemp, Jr. Born July 26, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Dora Horman Price. She was a member of the Jefferson United Church of Christ, and was a homemaker throughout her life. She...

Betty Jane Smith

Betty Jane Smith

May 7, 2020

Betty Jane Smith, age 73, of Frederick passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Born on April 7, 1947 in Frederick she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Cook.

Betty worked as a waitress for most of her life. She greatly enjoyed the music of Elvis Presley, playing bingo, and doing crafts.

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Carolyn "Carly" Milly

Carolyn "Carly" Milly

May 6, 2020

Carolyn “Carly” Marie Milly, passed away on May 6, 2020, in Frederick, Maryland, at the age of 61. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Carly graduated from Winston Churchill High School in Potomac in 1976 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College). After graduating from Western Maryland, Carly lived in...

Leo Swantkowski

Leo Swantkowski

May 4, 2020

Leo Swantkowski, 93 of Jefferson, MD passed away on the morning of Monday May 4th. Born in Dulabka, Poland in 1926, Leo immigrated to the United States at the age of 2 with his family settling in Duryea, Pennsylvania. After high school, Leo served in the United States Navy during World War II. With his service behind him, Leo and...

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