Obituaries

Jan 24, 2020

On January 24, 2020, James A. Stull, Sr., 84, of Frederick passed after a short illness.

James was the son of Margaret and Arthur Stull, Dickerson. James was preceded by his parents, and siblings, Charles Stull, Wilma Jean Quinn (Stull) and Evangeline Burrier (Stull).

James married Betty Marie (Oden) on July 10, 1955, and together...

Jan 23, 2020

Mr. Hayes Leroy Ruthvin, Jr., 74, of Frederick, died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born February 12, 1945 in Frederick, he was the son of the late George and Hallie (Eyler) Ruthzin. Hayes worked as a surveyor for many years. All funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences may be shared at www.keeneybasford.com.  

Jan 20, 2020

Donald "Don" B. Kornreich, 82, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home in Frederick.  He was beloved husband of Linda Bass Kornreich for 36 years. Don was born in Brooklyn, NY, February 26, 1937, son of William Samuel and Ruth Steinberg Kornreich. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Stephen Kornreich of Gaithersburg, Andrew...

Jan 20, 2020

Donna Lee Dryman, 56, of Frederick, passed suddenly at home on Monday, January 20, 2020. Born March 14, 1963, she was a daughter to Robert Lee and Mary Ann (nee Earp) Shankle, Sr.

Donna owned and operated Custom Cuts in Monriva, MD for over 15 years. She was also a Washington Redskins fan.

Donna will...

Jan 20, 2020

  Miss Ethel M. Angleberger, 98, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Doey's Hospice House in Hagerstown. Born in Braddock Heights, on October 9, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Emma V. Crampton Angleberger.   Ethel was retired after over 17 years with Frederick County Public Schools in the finance department and...

Jan 20, 2020

George Richard Strasberger, of Braddock Heights, died peacefully on January 20, 2020.  Born October 27, 1932 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late George and Naomi Strasberger. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Constance Boone Strasberger, a sister, Betty Ruth, and a brother, Jon Thomas. He graduated from Kenwood High School in Baltimore, MD...

Jan 18, 2020

Jean (McAlpin) Clark passed away peacefully in her home on January 18, 2020.

She was born on July 12, 1931 in Cullman County Alabama and grew up in Weslaco, Texas with her 7 siblings.  After High School, she was a Flight Attendant for Continental Airlines stationed in Colorado until getting married.

She...

Jan 15, 2020

Mr. Clyde Fenton “Andy” Andrews, 88, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Janey Wheat Andrews for 67 years. He was born on July 23, 1931 in Hyattstown, MD the son of the late John Thomas and Ruth Naomi Andrews.

Clyde...

Jan 11, 2020

Mrs. Wilhelmina "Dolly" (Harper) Stone, 98, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Frederick, died Saturday, January 11, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Bruce Stone, who preceded her in death in 2012.  They were married for 65 years. Born May 4, 1921 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Viola Harper. She is survived by...

Jan 11, 2020

Mr. John Raymond Ciparro, 89, of Ijamsville, died Saturday, January 11, 2020. He was the husband of the late Mary (Boyle) Ciparro. Born December 15, 1930 in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Dominick and Mary Ciparro. John is survived by his daughters, Susan Lennox and husband Charles and Nancy Salter and husband Dean, grandsons, Corey...

Jan 10, 2020

Jeanne Jackson Gless, 91, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020. Born March 21, 1928 to the late Lester D. and Mary Gladys (Startt) Shafer. She was the beloved wife to the late Richard Gless.

Born in Baltimore and raised in Linthicum Heights, MD. Graduated from Washington College in Chestertown, MD. During her first...

Jan 9, 2020

Doris Loretta Droneburg, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at her home in Frederick, MD. She was born January 21, 1933, in Frederick, MD. Doris was a 1951 graduate of Frederick High School. She was the daughter of the late Austin C. Gibbons and Hazel M. Firestone Gibbons. Mrs. Droneburg worked as a telephone operator for...

Jan 7, 2020

Mrs. Mary Marie "Nanny" Bond Smith, 92, of Union Bridge, passed away on Tuesday, January 7th 2020, at home. Born on May 6, 1927 in Johnsville, she was the daughter of the late Edwin C. and Ruth Koontz Bond. She was the wife of 46 years to the late Floyd S. "Lucky" Smith, who died on March 17, 1996.She had...

Jan 1, 2020

Mr. Mario Ferrario, 83, of Buckeystown, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born in Milan, Italy on June 7, 1936 to parents Carlo Ferrario and Maria Bistoletti.  He was the husband of Luciana Migliorini. In addition to his wife he is survived by his four daughters, Sara, Marzia, Donata, and Bianca, and his seven grandchildren,...

Jan 1, 2020

Mrs. Janice McCleaf Robbins, 78, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. She was born in York, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1941 to the late Donald and Beatrice McCleaf. She was the wife of Joseph Robbins for 45 years being together for 50 years total.

Janice was a Baltimore Ravens fan who also enjoyed...

Dec 31, 2019

John William McKay, Jr, 76 of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on December 31, 2019, surrounded by his family at George Washington University Hospital. John was born in Prince, West Virginia to John and Mary Belle White McKay on August 15, 1943. John married Faye Elizabeth Zimmerman on July 18, 1964, they were married just shy of 50 years, until...

Dec 31, 2019

Joyce Hannaby (nee Bennett) passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019 at the Edenton Retirement Community in Frederick where she had been a resident for the past ten years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Cyril. Her two brothers Owen and Albert Bennett preceded her as did her sister Phyllis. Joyce is survived by...

Dec 31, 2019

   Mrs. Omie Mae Reeves Baker, 80, of Kearneysville, WV and formerly of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the home of her daughter Eva and son-in-law Gary, after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Baker. Born in Gurley, AL on September 26, 1939, she was a daughter of the...

Dec 28, 2019

   Matthew Tella Lucas, 47, of Walkersville, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at his home. He was the loving husband of Andrea Sigman Lucas. Born in St. Petersburg, FL on November 19, 1972, he was a son of Jane Elizabeth Moore Lucas, of TN and the late Lawrence Tella Lucas. He had worked as a supervisor for United Concrete...

Dec 28, 2019

Roberta Jane Norwood Grove, age 68, passed away Saturday December 28th 2019 at Frederick Health Hospital. She was the wife of the late Walter Remle Grove. She was born on November 4, 1951 in Frederick to the late Charles and Barbara Norwood.

Jane graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High School in 1969. She worked for Nabisco and...