Obituaries

Kelly Johnson

Kelly Johnson

Sep 7, 2020

KELLY HAHN JOHNSON May 24, 1964 -September 7, 2020 Kelly Hahn Johnson routinely called friends just because she wanted them to remain on her phone’s frequent caller list. She loved to dance and didn’t care who was watching. When she was a photographer at The Frederick News-Post she was called to the apartment of a man who, while unpacking from...

Corey Myers

Corey Myers

Sep 2, 2020

Corey Lee Myers, age 49, of Frederick, MD passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Corey was born November 17, 1970, in Mt. Airy, MD the son of Raymond Myers and Nancy Myers (nee Jefferson). He worked TW Perry Lumber company as well as Paperclips Etc in Washington, DC. Corey enjoyed Go-Go music, dancing and drawing/sketching...

Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Sep 1, 2020

Jason M. Smith, 46 of Westminster. Passed Tuesday evening September 1, 2020 at home. Born June 24, 1974 in Frederick, MD the son of James and Irene “Renny” Smith. After graduating Franklin High School ,Class of 1992, in Reisterstown, MD. He attended Johnson and Wales University in RI, graduating with degrees in Culinary Arts and Nutrition. He worked up and...

Joan Hertsch

Joan Hertsch

Aug 25, 2020

Joan D. (Rau) Hertsch, 85 of Mt. Airy, MD Passed Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Brinton Woods Health Care Center. Beloved wife of the late George Edward Hertsch. Joan was born April 9, 1935 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Hazel Edythe Rau (nee Thompson) and late William Boyd Rau, Sr. She was a homemaker and had worked...

Betty  Meekins

Betty Meekins

Aug 24, 2020

Betty Lee Meekins (nee Diacont), age 89, formerly of Windsor Mill, MD, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. She was born July 28, 1931 in Baltimore, MD., the daughter of the late William Diacont and the late Lillian Haupt Diacont. She was the wife of the late Robert Leroy “Lee” Meekins. A homemaker and stay-at-home Mother in her early...

Rosemary  Murray

Rosemary Murray

Aug 21, 2020

Rosemary Lee Murray (nee Ridgley), age 75, of Sykesville, MD., died Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home. She was born July 5, 1945 in Granite, Maryland, the daughter of the late Oliver Russell Ridgley and the late Gladys Elizabeth Kemp Ridgley. Rosemary was the wife of the late George Edward Murray, Jr. She was a cafeteria lunch worker and...

Kimberly Saylor

Kimberly Saylor

Aug 16, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Kimberly Marie Saylor announces her passing after a brief illness, on Sunday August 16, 2020 at the age of 62. Kimberly will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years, Robert Saylor, and her children Robert Saylor II, Michael Saylor, and Ashley Stoll. Kimberly will also be fondly remembered by...

Arlene  Devivo

Arlene Devivo

Aug 12, 2020

Arlene McLean DeVivo, age 87, of Westminster, MD., died on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Dove House in Westminster, MD. She was born December 9, 1932, in Newark, New Jersey; the daughter of the late Duncan McLean and the late Elizabeth McLean (nee Gould). She was the beloved wife of Phillip Paul DeVivo for 64 years. Arlene worked for...

Brigid  Leonard

Brigid Leonard

Aug 12, 2020

Brigid Alice Leonard, 58 of Winfield, MD passed Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at her home after a long battle with breast cancer. Born April 4, 1962 in Baltimore, MD, Brigid was the daughter of Ezra P. “Bunky” Little, Jr. and Katherine Ann Little. Brigid worked for GEICO for 35 years, serving in many different capacities. Brigid enjoyed gardening, collecting tea...

Robert  Richmond

Robert Richmond

Aug 11, 2020

Robert Joseph Richmond, 79 of Marriottsville, MD passed away on August 11, 2020 at his home. He was the husband of Virginia Lou Richmond (nee Harmon). Robert was born August 29, 1940, in Milton, KY the son of the late Earl Richmond and the late Louise Richmond (nee Rowlett). He worked for the Department of Defense for 41 years, he...

Joseph  Mayne

Joseph Mayne

Aug 10, 2020

Joseph Lee Mayne, Sr., 91 of Mt. Airy, MD died on Monday, August 10, 2020 at The Kline Hospice House in Frederick, MD. He was born February 13, 1929 in Howard County, MD, the son of the late William Mayne and the late Mary Mayne (nee Shipley). He was the husband of the late Betty Lee Helen Mayne (nee Hatmaker)....

Joseph Boston

Joseph Boston

Aug 7, 2020

Joseph Lee Boston, 93 died Friday, August 7th, 2020 at Sinai Hospital after a long illness due to complications of advanced neurodegenerative disease. The son of George and Rosie (White) Boston he was raised in Baltimore where he graduated from Douglass High School and Morgan State College. He completed a tour of duty in the U.S. Army and then worked...

Dr. Shanti David

Dr. Shanti David

Aug 7, 2020

On August 7, 2020, God called Dr. Shanti David, M.D., of Ellicott City, MD, to her home in heaven. Shanti, whose name means “peace,” was a beloved wife, mother and pediatrician in Baltimore. After courageously and fiercely battling uterine cancer until the age of 66 (just one week shy of her birthday), she now rests in peace and power. Her...

Sue Ellen  Luckenbaugh

Sue Ellen Luckenbaugh

Aug 5, 2020

On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, Sue Ellen Keough Luckenbaugh passed away. Sue Ellen was the daughter of the late Faye and Waldo Keough. She was of the Methodist faith. Sue Ellen is survived by a daughter, Emily Shaye Luckenbaugh. She is also survived by sisters Kaye Rineer and Beverly Carter. Sue Ellen is also survived by a devoted brother-in-law, Joe...

Mary Laur

Mary Laur

Aug 3, 2020

Mary E. Laur, 91 of Sykesville formerly of Catonsville . Passed on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Golden Crest Assisted Living in Westminster, MD. She was born July 10, 1929 in Frederick, MD the daughter of the late Adolphus A. and Lillian (Taylor) Anderson. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert T. Laur, Sr. with whom she was...

George Zepp

George Zepp

Aug 1, 2020

George ‘Pappy’ Zepp, age 87, peacefully passed away on August 1st in the company of his family at his home in Sykesville, Maryland. He was the husband to Theresa Zepp, his beautiful bride of over 60 years. A loving, compassionate, and a kind man, he retired from Williams Company and could be found volunteering at the Winfield Community Volunteer Fire...

Marylou Clare

Marylou Clare

Aug 1, 2020

Marylou Jeanette Clare (Huggins) Born October 2, 1934 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late William R Huggins and late Vivian (Terry) Huggins Marylou J. Clare of Hanover, Pa. passed away on August 1, 2020 after a two month battle with brain cancer at her sons home in Sykesville, Md. She was the beloved Mother of James W. Clare,...

Mary Guy Horton

Mary Guy Horton

Jul 28, 2020

Mary Addellia Guy Horton (Nee Yohn), 97 passed away July 28, 2020 in her sleep at home after a long illness. Born to parents the late Merle Yohn & the late Helen Freyman on August 28, 1922 in Carroll County (Gypsy Hill). She was married to Harry Guy who passed in 1973 and Lindsey Horton. She is survived by daughters...

Kevin  Deel

Kevin Deel

Jul 25, 2020

Kevin James “Red” Deel, age 56, of Sykesville, MD., died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his home. He was born December 14, 1963 in Washington, DC., the son of Karen A. Deel-Copeland (nee Kirkley) of Monrovia, MD, and the late James Henry Deel. He was the partner of Barbara Hatfield. Also survived by siblings Lynn Dunn, Larry Copeland, and Rick...

Bonnie  Lashley

Bonnie Lashley

Jul 25, 2020

Bonnie Jean Thomas-Lashley, 53 of Mt. Airy, MD in Carroll County died on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 10:14 am at Northwest Hospital. Bonnie was born November 16, 1966, in Frederick, MD the daughter of Pastor Ernest Robert Thomas, Sr. and the late Betty Jane (Luby) Thomas. She was employed by Ryland Mortgage Company, James Way, Beautician, and as a...