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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Margaret Jane Burdette

Margaret Jane Burdette

Feb 5, 2020

Margaret Jane (Schultz) Burdette, 95 of Shookstown, Maryland, gained her angel wings on February 5, 2020, at Genesis Health Care in Walkersville.  She was born on May 8, 1924, in Frederick, Maryland, to the late Oscar and Emily (Hildebrand) Schultz.  She was predeceased in death by her husband, Raymond W. Burdette, Jr.Margaret attended Frederick High School.  She retired from Frederick...

Robert Wayne Keeney

Robert Wayne Keeney

Feb 5, 2020

   Mr. Robert "Bob" (Rocky) Wayne Keeney, 82, a life long resident of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.He was the husband of  Doris Ann Slaughter Keeney for 52 wonderful years. Born in Frederick, on December 16, 1937, he was the son of the late James Robert and Evelyn Strine...

William Hamilton Shaff, Sr.

William Hamilton Shaff, Sr.

Feb 4, 2020

William “Bill” Hamilton Shaff, Sr., 90, of Frederick, passed on February 4, 2020 at Fahrney-Keedy Nursing Home. Born July 4, 1929 in Frederick, MD to the late John and Lillian Shaff. He was the beloved husband to the late Beverly Mae Shaff.

Bill was proud of his service in the Army during The Korean War. He served...

Anna Mae Schaffer

Anna Mae Schaffer

Feb 3, 2020

   Mrs. Anna Mae "Sis" Schaffer, 94, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Lewis W. Baker, who died on March 29, 1967. Born in Frederick on September 25, 1925, she was a daughter of the late George and Vergie Brust Lacey.   Sis  had worked many...

David Allen Hardison

David Allen Hardison

Feb 3, 2020

Mr. David Allen Hardison, 54, of Ijamsville passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Hardison, and loving father of Benjamin Allen Hardison. He was born on October 9, 1965 in Washington, D. C. to parents Dalton Ray and Rebecca Beaman Hardison.

David graduated with a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins...

Henry "Josh" Brooks

Henry "Josh" Brooks

Jan 30, 2020

Mr. Henry Stanford “Josh” Brooks, age 73, of Frederick passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020. He was born in New York, NY on February 9, 1946 to parents Thomas Brooks and Anita Abramovitz (nee Zeltner).

Josh grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and spent many summers in Vermont. He graduated high school from The Solebury School in...

Laura Louise Waggoner

Laura Louise Waggoner

Jan 29, 2020

     Mrs. Laura Louise Waggoner, 67, of Fulshear, Texas and formerly of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at her home. She was the wife of 44 years to Leil J. Waggoner. Born on April 25, 1952, in Kittanning, PA, she was a daughter of the late Louis William and Helen Martha Sloan Noel.   Laura was retried after 34...

William Hildebrand, Jr.

William Hildebrand, Jr.

Jan 26, 2020

   Mr. William "Bill" Hildebrand, Jr., 90, of Frederick, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at the Montevue Assisted Living. He was the husband of the late Anna Lee Baker Hildebrand, who died on October 1, 2014. Born in Frederick on August 12, 1929, he was a son of the late William and Goldie Summers Hildebrand.   Bill was a graduate...

Andrew Wasko

Andrew Wasko

Jan 26, 2020

Mr. Andrew Wasko, 85, of Frederick, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his residence.  He was the husband of the late Jean wasko, who preceded him in death in 2018.   Born September 16, 1934 in Butler, PA.  He was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps.  Andrew was a facility manager for the Department of Energy for many years....

Shirley Ann Keller

Shirley Ann Keller

Jan 25, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Ann (Shafer) Keller, 77, of Frederick, died Saturday, January 25, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Otho J. "Ody" Keller IV, who preceded her in death in 2017.   Born March 26, 1942 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late James and Grace Shafer.   Shirley graduated from Frederick High School and enjoyed a successful career...

James Arthur Stull, Sr.

James Arthur Stull, Sr.

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...

Hayes Leroy Ruthvin, Jr.

Hayes Leroy Ruthvin, Jr.

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.  

Donald Bruce Kornreich

Donald Bruce Kornreich

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...

Donna Lee Dryman

Donna Lee Dryman

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...

Ethel M. Angleberger

Ethel M. Angleberger

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...

George R. Strasberger

George R. Strasberger

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...

Jean Clark

Jean Clark

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...

Clyde "Andy" Andrews

Clyde "Andy" Andrews

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...

Wilhelmina Stone

Wilhelmina Stone

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...

John Raymond Ciparro

John Raymond Ciparro

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...

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