Obituaries and notices from Frederick area locals
Obituary items record Donald K Kelly 33 of Frederick died May 7 at Frederick Memorial Hospital born in Ceresville son of the late Maymonad Luano Belya G Wiles Kelly member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church graduated Frederick High School Class of 15 operated Kelly's Mill grain elevators survivors include wife Evelyn Houck Kelly daughter Kathy Dorsey son Kevin Houck Kelly two sisters Edna Master Louise Eaves two brothers Earl and Austin Kelly services and calling details followed for multiple relatives and memorials. Irvin F Stapf Sr 76 of Mount Airy died May 6 husband of Mildred B Stapf born Dec 18 1905 in Baltimore realtor in Catonsville survivors include son Irvin F Stapf Jr four grandchildren sister Hilda Ward calling hours May 8 3–5 May 9 7–9 funeral May 10 at the funeral home memorial May 12 at Christ Lutheran Fellowship Church. John Cellar Duvall Mount Airy died May 5 services May 7 at Olin L Molesworth Funeral Home. Charles Irvin Smith Linwood died May 4 services May 7 Union Bridge Funeral Home. Chayle Etzler Woodsboro will celebrate 55th wedding anniversary May 3. Karen Ratner Frederick has filed for bankruptcy per Daily Record. attorney Charles A Castle listed as petitioner’s attorney
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Donald Kh. Kelly
Donald Richard Kelly
Frederick Avenue
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ceresville
Frederick County
Luano Belya G. Wiles Kelly
Kelly
Mount Pleasant
Kathy Kelly Dorsey
Woodsboro
Kevin Houck Kelly
Edna G. Master
Louise Eaves
Walkersville
Earl L. Kelly
Austin S. Kelly
Barrier Funeral Home
Liberty Road
Winfield
Peggy A Johnson
Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Irvin Frederick Stapf
Valley Court Apartments
Mount Airy
Mildred B. Stapf
Baltimore
Frederick and
Martha Stapf
Irvin F. Stapf Jr
Hilda Ward
Witzke
Edmondson Avenue
Catonsville
Christ Lutheran Fellowship Church
Motherhood and art shape a Pototschnik family life
In a Fredericksburg boundary feature, Linda Pototschnik, a Mary Washington College alumna who pursued art before family, shares how motherhood defines her daily life. She describes balancing twelve children, a busy household, and personal creative time, noting education often pursues careers over family fulfillment. Her husband supports her stay-at-home role, and she finds humor and resilience amid domestic challenges. The piece includes family scenes, poems, and observations on parenting, caregiving, and the evolving role of mothers in society.
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Carmel
Pototschnik
Mit
Mary Washington College
Fredericksburg
Greece
Frederick
Mark’s
Hugh
Carmen
Weather outlook showers in Rockies and rain in northern Plains
The National Weather Service forecasts showers across most of the Rocky Mountain region and rain for the northern half of the Great Plains during today through Sunday. The outlook signals wet conditions across these areas with periods of rain likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockie Mountain
Great Plains
National Weather Service
Moms Remembered in a Cozy Homefire of Love
Poem reflecting on a mother’s enduring care and warmth through uncertain times. Nostalgia evokes childhood safety, shared meals, prayers, curfews, and the steady strength a mother provides to brace years with calm and grace.
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Mom
Annie Warner Hospital Admission and Birth Roll
Admissions list includes Jannie Singley Sigler ville Clarence Hankey Debra Thompson Thurmont Charles Coffman Gardners Mrs David Colson New Oxford Ralph Boba Aspers Kevin Fitzwater York Springs Mrs Steven Heller Gardners Mrs Kenneth Andrew Thurmont. Discharges include Charles Airing Taneytown Mrs Glavin Baker and baby Gettysburg Debra Cool Thurmont Mrs Albert Cool Gettysburg Lovalla Eckenrade Keymar Mrs James Gastlay and baby boy Gettysburg Helen Cone Gettysburg Connie Llawrence Bendersville Blake McCleary Bigler ville Ruth Nary Biglerville Rma Senders Emmitsburg Richard Shreve Aspers Mrs Brent Smith and baby girl Gettysburg Debra Thompson Thurmont Michael Zynski Gettysburg. Births Mr and Mrs Daniel Stonesifer Gettysburg a baby girl Friday May 7 Mr and Mrs John Prizer Fourfield a baby girl Friday May 7 Mr and Mrs Daniel Babo Aspers a baby girl Friday May 7.
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Jannie Singley
Siglerville
Clarence Hankey
Gettysburg
Debra Thompson
Thurmont
Charles Coffman
Gardners
David Colson
New Oxford
Daniel Boba
Aspers
Ralph Boba
Kevin Fitzwater
York Springs
Robert Lookinghill
Taneytown
Bruce Davis
Matthew Hill
Steven Heller
Kenneth Andrew
Charles Airing
Virginia historian to speak at Harpers Ferry Round Table
Robert Krick chief historian of Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park will address the Harpers Ferry Civil War Round Table on Wednesday May 12. He will discuss Lee's Army From Second Manassas To Sharpsburg at the Camp Hill United Methodist Church Harpers Ferry starting with a reservations meal at 7 p.m. Lectures-only attendance is welcome without advance notice. Reservations may be made by calling Dennis Frye after 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Krick
Fredericksburg
Spotsylvania National Military Park
Harpers Ferry
Krick
Lee
Second Manassas
Sharpsburg
Fellowship Hall
Camp Hill United Methodist Church
High Street
Dennis Frye
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John C. Duvall
John Cellar Duvall
Olin L. Molesworth
Damascus
Mark Hawthorne
Jennings Chapel
United Methodist
Alien Hill
Warren Howes
David Patrick
Brandor Duvall
Benjamin Slagle
Junior Myers William Stratton
Gene Mullmix
Buddy Eyler
Damascus Cemetery
Mr. Duvall
Margaret W. Duvall
Charles Irvin Smith
Linwood
Union Bridge
D.D. Bartzler
Richard L Michael
St. James Lutheran Church
Frank Bager
Robert King
James Reno George Keeney
John Keeney
Elmer Keeney
Pipe Creek
New Windsor
Chayle Etzler
Woodsbora Road
Negadis George
Sraderick
Karen Ratner
St. Jefferson St. Frederick
The
Daily Record
Charles A. Castle
Sabillasville
E. South ST
Uniteds, Juniors and Citizens Truck Co
Birmingham Drive
Uniteds, Independents and
Citizens Truck Co
Heaars Adve
New Midway
Green Valley Road
New Market
Flurrie
Stahonary
Willme
Pioneer
Anniles
Hillsboro
Rt 9
Ronald M. Mawes, Inc
Lovettsville
Aitvu
Linda Potetschnik
Annie Warner
Pennsylvania
Virginia
the News
Frederick, Md
Maread
Carine
Great Southern Printing & Mfg. Co. P.O
Estee Frederick
Maryland
Catoctin Mountain Zoological Park Rt. 15
Thurmont, Md
Winchester Hall
Frederick, Maryland
Board of County Commissioners
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