Keeney Basford Funeral Home

Joseph W. Dominik (Col, ret, US Army), died on July 29, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia A. Dominik. Born October 29, 1932 in Bristol, PA, he was the son of the late Blanche and Paul Dominik. Mr. Dominik was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Frederick, MD. He attended Syracuse University on a football scholarship, receiving a BS degree in Bacteriology and was commissioned a 2/Lt. in the US Army through ROTC. He served six months on active duty at Ft. McClellan, eighteen months at Fort Detrick, and the ready reserves for 25 years during which time he graduated from the Chemical Career Course, Industrial College of...

Barbara Bruns Starr, creative and independent woman, caring wife, loving mother, grandma and great grandma fully lived her 95 years. Spirited and traveled, she guided her family and motivated them to explore and question. She passed away peacefully at Buckingham's Choice on July 24, 2021. Born on April 3, 1926 in Pelham, New York, Barbara was the daughter of Carl Herman and Augusta Wiedenbach Bruns. She attended Syracuse University and graduated with a B.A. degree in Psychology in 1948. Following graduation she took a job with the Central Intelligence Agency and was stationed overseas in Japan. In September 1954 she married Edward Melvin Starr Jr. In the following years, the couple and...

Carol Ann Smith, 65, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Frederick Health Hospital. She was the loving wife of Ronnie W. Smith. They were married for 39 years. Born in Frederick on January 16, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jean Boone. Carol was an employee of the FDA, where she had worked as a program specialist. She loved her family, she enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, traveling to the beach, car shows and playing Pokemon Go. She was a member of the Golden Gears Car Club, the Women of the Moose, the Eagles Club, and the American Motorcycle Association and she enjoyed poker runs. Surviving in addition to her husband is her daughter, Nicole "Nikki" Mock...

Betty M. Easton, 90, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Edenton Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late Harry Easton. Born in Frederick on November 13, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Thomas and Ida Rebecca Davis Dennis. Betty was retired from the Frederick County Government. Surviving is a nephew, Bernie Dennis and Tina, niece, Katherine, great niece, Rachel and Bobby. Betty was preceded in death by siblings, Gladys Irene Obenderfer and Bernard E. Dennis, Sr. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.Those wishing to attend may meet inside the main gate by...

Born on a farm in Scott County Virginia to Walden O. and Emily Culbertson Isaacs on November 28,1932, W. Ray Isaacs passed away quietly and peacefully July 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Ray's profession was the noble one of education, teaching mathematics 36 years, one in Virginia, 10 in Tennessee, and 25 at Linganore High School. His desire was to encourage each student to reach their full potential, not only in math but also in life. Throughout the years he also worked in hardware stores, at True Value in Frederick for the Napoli family, and in retirement at T.R. Saylor for the Horine family. There, he enjoyed meeting old and new town folk and was always glad to see...

Sharon Lee White, 65, of Frederick, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at her home. She was the wife of Franklin E. White for 30 years. Born in Frederick on January 24, 1956, she was a daughter of Peggy Rippeon Brandenburg and the late Ira F. Brandenburg. Sharon retired from the Department of Energy with over 35 years of Federal government service. She was attending the Ijamsville United Methodist Church. She had a great love for her family, many friends, and she thanked God for having them all. Her home was filled with family and friends during her final days. She was a very busy Amal with her special grandson, and enjoyed all of his activities. She enjoyed the beach and had a great...

Kenneth "Ray/Slick" Stine, 76, of Frederick MD, died peacefully on July 16, 2021. Born in Frederick MD, to the late Martin and Mildred Stine, he was the loving father of Ray (Tammy) and David (Valiree) Stine. Left to cherish his memory are his 7 Grandchildren, 23 Great grandchildren, and his brother Wayne Stine as well as numerous friends and family. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Leon, Paul, Casper, Meridith, and Authur. Kenneth drove a cab for Yellow Cab of Frederick for over 40 years. The family would like to express appreciation to Doey's House and Cadia Health Care Center both of Hagerstown for the excellent care they provided Visitation will be held on Wednesday...

Carol Jean Arnold, 82, of Jefferson MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She was born on Friday December 16, 1938 to the late Carl Nagel, Jr. and Ruth Nagel. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Eric; sister, Barbara Brown (Walter); brother, Carl Nagel, III (Nancy); sons, Kurt Neidigh and Kraig Neidigh (Crystal); grandchildren, Laurel Neely (Brian), Hannah Shelton (Chris), Abby Neidigh, and Levi Neidigh; great grandchildren, George and Lily Neely, and Brianna Shelton; several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close family friends. Carol was a wonderful and caring person; loved by all whom she came in contact. She was a long-time member of The Church of Jesus Christ...

James Bernard Altman, 67, formerly of Walkersville, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Frederick Health and Rehab. Born September 15, 1953 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Floyd H. and Grace E. Droneburg Altman. James graduated from Linganore High School, class of 1971. He was a member of the FFA for years and received several awards and trophies. Also he was a member of the Mt Pleasant Boys 4-H. He and his brother Doc often exhibited their hogs at the Great Frederick Fair and winning lots of ribbons. Born and raised on the family dairy farm ("Bacon Hill Farm") near Mount Pleasant, he continued farming for several years after graduating high school until taking a job...

Mr. Kenneth Earl West, 75, of Woodsboro, died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Frederick Health. He was the husband of the late Mitzi West. Born December 21, 1945 in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Margaret (Koontz) West. Kenneth worked as a meat cutter for 52 years and recently retired from Trout's Market. He loved to watch motorsports and the Washington Redskins. Kenneth loved to mow his grass on his John Deere and in his earlier years he loved to plant and tend his garden. Also, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his son, Curtis West Sr. (Laura Mattern), daughter, Holly Harris (Michael), step-son, Gene Weddle, grandchildren, Curtis...

John Esker Mills, age 68, of Belton Texas, formerly of Frederick, MD died on July 10, 2021, he was born in May 22, 1953 in Poolesville, MD. John graduated from Poolesville High School Class of 1971 and attended Frostburg State College. He began his life long career at T.W. Perry starting as a petty cash day laborer retiring 47 years later as VP/Partner. His happiest years were spent operating a forklift unloading box cars full of building materials and tractor trailer loads of lumber. He enjoyed going to NHRA Championship racing with his buddies, hunting, fishing, and antiques., auctions and yard sales, spending time with his family and friends, his dogs, and coaching sons in little...

Roger Dale Baldwin, 71, of Frederick, passed suddenly on Friday, July 9, 2021. Born June 19, 1950 to the late William Henry and Kathern Anna Baldwin. He was the beloved husband to Carolyn Noreen Hood-Baldwin. Roger enjoyed western films, professional wrestling, and his trips to Cancun, Mexico. He will be most remembered for the love he had for his children and grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by; his children; James Hood, Michael Baldwin (Paula), Jeffrey Hood (Dawn), and Charles Baldwin (Georgia), his siblings; Bonnie Bronold, William R. Baldwin, Glenn Baldwin (Julie), Faith Carpenter, Robert Baldwin (Judy), David Baldwin, and Wayne Baldwin, his mother-in-law Annalee...

Linda Darlene Breckenridge, 69 of Frederick passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2021. Born in 1952 in Fredrick, to the late Carlos and Evelyn (O'Brien) Breckenridge; loving mother to Shawn Michael Breckenridge, sister to Joyce B. Dinterman and Carlos N. Breckenridge. Linda worked for Geico and Humana as a claims processor. The family will receive friends on Saturday July 17th from 10:00 to 11:00 at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum 515 S. Market St. Fredrick MD 21701, where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM. In Lieu of flower memorial contributions may be made to Frederick Hospice, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick MD 21701. Arrangements are by Keeney Basford P.A. Funeral Home 106...

Born December 14th, 1967, Gail passed with peace beside loved ones July 8th, 2021. Loving mother of Cheyenne Olympia Huffman, and beloved daughter of Rosemary and Bill Stitely. Gail is also survived by sister Cynthia Matthews, brother-in-law Tracy, nephew Aidan, niece Paige, former husband Tom, and stepson Nicholas, as well as lifelong friends Arlinda and Vickie. Gail started her career as a Human Resources specialist at Way Station in Frederick, while earning a degree in Psychology from University of Maryland, going on to obtain her Professional HR Certification. After surviving breast cancer, and wanting to help others, she graduated from nursing school to become an RN, working as a...