Mr. Robert E. "Bob" Gearinger, 89, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at the Kline Hospice House. He was the husband of the late Tempe Jean Toms Gearinger. They were married for 60 years. Born in Frederick on November 3, 1931, he was a son of the late Edward Russell and Edith Grace Burrier Gearinger. Bob was a graduate of Frederick High School Class of 1948, attended American Institute of Banking and School of Consumer Banking at the University of Virginia. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bob was employed in 1948 by Fredericktowne Savings and Trust as a clerk and runner. After progressing through the ranks, Bob was...

Michael F. Grams, II, went home to be with the Lord, On March 1, 2021. He is survived by his dad and mom, Michael and Lora Grams, Grandmother Valeria Grams, whom he also loved and adored, his sister Lauren N. DeHart and husband Kenny, nieces Kennedi and Ella, and nephew Eli DeHart, who reside in Speedwell, VA. He is predeceased by his grandfather Clarence "Tommy" Grams. Michael was a graduate of Tuscarora High School and earned a certificate in welding from the Earle C. Clements Job Corp Academy. He known for the love of his bulldog, Myrtle, who predeceased him. He loved fishing, hanging out with friends, and loved to go to the beach. Anyone that knew Michael knows he would give you the...

Matthew Plourde, 30, of Frederick, MD passed away on February 28, 2021. Matthew graduated in 2008 from Tuscarora High School. He had a passion for music, comedy, apocalyptic movies, animals, children and adventure. An outgoing and social guy, he enjoyed putting a smile on everyone's face. He had a caring heart and has given the coat off his back to a stranger in need. He leaves behind his loving mother, Karen Plourde, his grandmother, Roberta Webb, and numerous family and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 10, 2021 at Keeney and Basford P.A. Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. where a Funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Burial will immediately follow at the...

Thomas R. Deater Sr., 77 of Frederick MD, died peacefully on February 26, 2021. Born in Frederick MD, to the late Clarence and Rita Deater; loving husband to the late Nancy O'Hara Deater. Father to Thomas Deater, Jr. and wife Roberta, he was the loving brother to the late Susie Deater. Tom Served in Vietnam as a sharpshooter for the US Army. His hobbies included fishing, horse racing, the Dallas Cowboys, country music, gardening, Lionel trains, bingo, watching westerns on TV, walking in either walkathons, or crop walking, or mall walking, blood donations, duckpin bowling and playing Santa Claus for the greater Frederick area. He worked for Carmack Jays, Everready, Eastalco., Great Frederick...

Evelyn Irene Korrell, 102, quietly and peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord February 25, 2021. Born in Frederick County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eleanor Kemp. She was the second of ten Children. Evelyn was a member of the Edgewood Church of God. She loved the Lord; and was a faithful member of church and the church choir. She was a Sunday school teacher, for many years and enjoyed visiting shut-ins in the community. She loved to sing and enjoyed singing with her brothers and sisters. She enjoyed working outside; working in her garden and cleaning her house. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank B Korrell Jr. , and one son Lee Frank Korrell, one...

Helen Katherine Fry Proudfoot passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the age of 96 years. Helen was born on February 9, 1925 in Garrett, PA to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Romsburg. In 1931 the family moved to Frederick, MD. Helen proudly graduated from Frederick High School on May 27, 1942. After high school, she worked for Western Union for 8 years. She and Milton Fry were married in 1948. In 1950 the couple moved to the Fry family farm where they milked cows, raised crops and began their family. She and Milton were happily married until his passing in 1995. Helen was an active member of Saint Luke's Lutheran Church and served as Treasurer for 15 years. She was the Treasurer of the Edward...

Michael P. "Mike" Collins of Frederick, Md., has left this Earthly world, departed the fix, enjoyed his last craft beer. He died February 25, 2021, at Frederick Health Hospital after a two-week battle with covid-19. The oldest of five siblings, Mike was born on Dec. 21, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Rita J. Collins and the late William P. Collins. He made many lifelong friends growing up in Lexington, Kentucky, and at Western Kentucky University where he graduated in 1984 with a degree in photojournalism. Mike worked as a newspaper photographer and editor before helping launch "The Southern Aviator," a regional aviation newsmagazine then based in North Carolina. Since 1994 he had been...

Betty Jane Kanode, 93, of Frederick, died on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Edenton Retirement Center. Born August 23, 1927, in Araby, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Grayson Kanode Sr, and Margaret Rebecca O'Bryan Kanode. She was a graduate of Frederick High School and prior to her retirement worked for many years in the accounting office of Airpax. She also was the resident attendant at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home for many years. She was a member of Araby United Methodist Church; the auxiliary of the Francis Scott Key Post 11, American Legion; and formerly active with the Amvets Post 2 auxiliary; Women of the Moose 347, and Jefferson Patriotic Club. She was the last of her...

Jean Elizabeth (Deiterich) Wright, age 91 of Frederick, MD, passed away on February 24, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital. Jean was born September 25, 1929 in Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Catonsville High School and was employed as a secretary in Baltimore. Jean married John Wright in 1950. The Wright family moved to Frederick, MD in 1969 and settled on Runnymeade Drive in Clover Hill. Jean loved being a homemaker and raising her four children. Later in life, Jean moved into the Manor Apartments where she resided for over 30 years. Jean most recently was a resident at Montevue Assisted Living. She loved her community as she worked at the Frederick Towne Mall's Information Desk. ...

Mr. Robert Lee Gue, Sr., 60, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on February 24, 2021 at the White Oak Medical Center. Born December 29, 1960 in Frederick, Maryland he was the son of Phyllis Foland Gue and the late Charles F. Gue Sr. Robert worked at Walter King Plumbing and Warner Plumbing as a heavy equipment operator. He attended Frederick High School and enjoyed hunting and listening to Rush Limbaugh at noon every day. Robert is survived by his son Robert. L Gue, Jr., and wife Michele and daughter Sierra Sweeney and husband Darrin. Three grandchildren, siblings Vickie Brashears and husband David, Charles F Gue, Jr., and wife Brenda, Deborah Granger and husband Scott, Karen Jaeger and...

Robert Marshall Leatherman died peacefully at his Wolfsville, MD home with family by his side on February 20, 2021 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife Concetta Maria (DiPietro) Leatherman. At the time of her death, they had been married 39 years. Born September 26, 1925, in Wolfsville, Robert was the son of Marshall Harlan Leatherman and Nellie C. Cartee Leatherman. Robert's mother died while he was still an infant, and his grandmother, Amanda Elizabeth Leatherman moved to the family home and helped raise Robert and his sisters. In time these sisters, Ruth Smith, Catherine Harshman and Louise Moser, would predecease Robert. Robert graduated from Middletown High School....

Jane Elizabeth (Scott) Campbell, 78, of Littlestown, PA and formerly of Frederick, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at WellSpan York Hospital in York, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Catasauqua, she was the daughter of the late Leah Catherine (Lindenmuth) and James Edward Scott. The wife of John David Campbell, Jane spent 56 years married to her childhood sweetheart. After moving to Frederick in 1966, Jane and John attended a worship service at Frederick Presbyterian Church. Hearing the joyful noise from the church choir backed by the majestic sounds of the Moeller pipe organ, Jane immediately knew they had found their new church home. Extremely active in the church for...

Edward Eugene Rice, 87, of Frederick, MD, passed from this life peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021. Born on June 7, 1933, in Mountaindale, MD, he was the son of the late Charles (John) Rice and Bertha Grushon Rice. He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (Klipp) Rice for 60 years. He was predeceased by an infant brother, Clifford. Eddie, as he was fondly known to friends & family, was a jack of many trades. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1952 and made 1st class Gunner's Mate in 4 years, leaving the service in 1960. He worked at Sears & Roebuck in downtown Frederick and later at Safeway. He was a 20-year retired federal employee with the Department of Energy. Eddie also had...