Obituaries

Dec 15, 2024

Timothy M. Barnes of Frederick passed away on December 15, 2024 at Edenton Retirement Community after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born on March 15, 1943 in Cumberland to the late Merrill R. and Reba “Betty” Barnes.

Tim is survived by his sister, Judy Linn and husband William of Rockport, MA; his four sons: Michael...

Dec 15, 2024

Mrs. Jane Metzger Dertzbaugh, 98, of Frederick, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024.    She was the loving wife of Frank M. Dertzbaugh, Jr. , who preceded her in death on April 23, 1997.

Jane was born February 9, 1926 in Myersville. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Clara Metzger.

Jane was...

Dec 14, 2024

Mr. Russell L. Castle, 94, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Homewood Short Term Rehabilitation in Frederick, Maryland. He was born on September 15, 1930 in Frederick.

He was the son of the late Emma Louise Moore. He was raised by his grandparents, Albert and Anna (Main) Castle, on a farm along New Design Road just outside...

Dec 13, 2024

Claude Swanson Eans II, “Ozzie” to his friends, of Walkersville, MD passed away at the age of 84, on December 13, 2024. Ozzie was born on March 17, 1940 to Claude S. Eans and Dorothy Lee Eans (née Seymour) in Glen Morgan, WV. He graduated from Moundsville H.S. in 1958, and briefly attended West Virginia Institute of Technology before...

Dec 13, 2024

Ronald W. Thompson Sr.(“Ron”, “Ronnie”, “Foot”, “Dog”), age 69, of New Market, passed away December 13, 2024 peacefully at home with Julia, his wife of 29 years, by his side as she has been throughout their marriage. For the past ten years Julia has also been Ron’s devoted caretaker. Julia and Ron met at work where Ron was known...

Dec 12, 2024

Irene “Robbie” Stirling Stickell lost her valiant battle with cancer on Dec 12, 2024. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, to Margaret and James Robbie on June 11, 1937, she grew up in Selkirk, Scotland then became a registered nurse and certified midwife. She later became the Community Relations Advisor at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, England, where she met and...

Dec 12, 2024

Cheryl Lynn Anders, 72, of Hagerstown, MD died on December 12, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Paul W. Anders, Jr.  Born December 12, 1952 in Frederick, MD, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Leroy and Laura Hann.  She was a 1970 graduate of Gov. Thomas Johnson High School.  Cheryl retired from Frederick County Public Schools...

Dec 10, 2024

William “Bill” Barrett Shook, 74, of Hancock, MD, passed at the Martinsburg Veterans Hospital on Tuesday December 10, 2024. Born in Frederick on August 20, 1950 he was the son of the  late Roscoe Howard and Kathleen (Metzer) Shook.

Bill owned and operated Shook Excavating and Hauling for over 15 years. He also proudly served in the...

Nov 30, 2024

John Richard Smith, 83, of Thurmont passed away peacefully at Frederick Health Hospital surrounded by family on November 30, 2024. John was born to his parents, Clarence B. and Mamie C. Smith, on February 28, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; his brothers, Raymond, Charles, Carl, and Marion; his sisters, Mary Ellen and...

Nov 30, 2024

Casper “Frosty” Betson, Jr., 81, of Frederick, MD, passed on Saturday November 30, 2024 at the Kline Hospice House. Born in Frederick on May 4, 1943 to the late Casper Frost and Betty M. (Crawford) Betson, Sr. He was the beloved husband, of 60 years, to his high school sweetheart Phyliss Carol (Nininger) Betson.

Frosty worked for...

Nov 27, 2024

Gary Lee Specht, 84, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2024 at the Edenton Retirement Community. Born on December 31, 1939 in Frederick to the late Carlos Caldwell and Sylvia DeLauter Specht.

Gary graduated from Frederick High School in 1958. He would go on to join the United States Army where he proudly served...

Nov 19, 2024

John David "Jack" Brunk passed away peacefully at home, with Jeannie his devoted wife of 57 years by his side.

In addition to his wife Jeannie, he is survived by two children Linda Brunk and Scott Brunk and his wife Rachel, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren who lovingly knew him as "poppies", sister Catharine "Kay" Eash,...

Nov 15, 2024

On November 15, 2024 ,Mark Wilcom, age 62, of Monrovia, MD passed away at Frederick Health Hospital. He was born in Frederick on February 2, 1962 and is the son of Evelyn Mae Fogle - Wilcom and the late Michael J. Wilcom. Mark graduated from Linganore High School, Class of 1980, where he played on the basketball team and...

Nov 15, 2024

Phyllis Helen Summers Horman, of Williamsport, MD., formerly of Hagerstown and Frederick, went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Lewis E. "Pud" Horman. She was a life member of the Bush Creek Church of the Brethren. In her youth, she graduated from Frederick High School, Class...

Nov 14, 2024

Charlene Remane Deal, born on June 28, 1965, in Prince George's County, MD, made an indelible mark on everyone she met until her passing on November 14, 2024, at the age of 59. Residing in Frederick County, MD, Charlene spent 37 remarkable years residing at MedSource Community Services, arriving on April 24, 1987, after her time at Great Oak...

Nov 13, 2024

Mr. David L. Fultz, 61, of Rockville, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Born January 21, 1963 in Olney, he was the son of the late Louis and Gracie Lewis Fultz.

David worked for many years as a landscaping business owner and construction worker, and many knew him as someone who could fix anything...

Nov 13, 2024

Virginia (Gini) Punchak, aged 58, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2024, in Frederick, MD, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, John, sons Jack, Jared, and Shawn; and her five brothers, David, Jeff, Kenny, and Kevin Fox, and Travis Biddinger; as well as...

Nov 13, 2024

Davina  Anastasia Goodman, 61, of Frederick, MD passed away suddenly on November 13, 2024 at home.  She was the wife of John Erik Goodman, for which they shared a beautiful marriage together for nearly 14 years.

Born in Gaithersburg, MD, She was the daughter of David Cobb and Katina Coutscoudis Ryder.  Davina Graduated from Seneca Valley High...

Nov 11, 2024

John David Campbell, 83, of Littlestown, PA, formerly of Frederick, MD, passed away Monday November 11, 2024 at the Frederick Health Hospital. Born in Allentown, PA, and raised in Catasauqua, he was the oldest son of the late Winifred Arlene (nee Weider) and Roy Eugene Campbell.  The beloved husband of the late Jane Elizabeth Scott Campbell, John spent 56...

Nov 10, 2024

Michael Joseph Wood, 74, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Wood, born in Nyack, New York, to the late Frank and Shirley (née Lovelace) Wood.

Throughout his life Michael explored many avenues in his professional and leisure time.  Early on he worked as a Registered...