Obituaries

Mar 6, 2025

Glenn Edward Mann, 86, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Julia Manor Health Care Center in Hagerstown.

Born on June 4, 1938, in Loudon County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Louis T. and Mary (Fry) Mann.

Glenn retired after 40 years of service from Hydro Conduit in Hagerstown.

He was an avid sports...

Mar 5, 2025

David Basil Shurland, Retired oilfield production supervisor passed away peacefully on March 5th 2025, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Maryland

David was the beloved son of the late Ethelbert and Ina Shurland and husband of the late Audrey Shurland. Father of Wendy-Fae Thompson, Deirdre Shurland (Jamaica), Nigel Shurland (Canada), Camille Josephs (Cayman Islands), Simone and Gillian Shurland. Father-in-Law of Kieran Thompson and...

Mar 5, 2025

Edward Franklin Babbitt Jr., 82, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home.

Born on February 7, 1943, in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of the late Edward Franklin Babbitt Sr. and Mary (Buchanan) Babbitt.

He worked at Pepco Power Plant in Dickerson for 35 years prior to his retirement. He was a...

Mar 4, 2025

Clara Victoria (Marek) Kinders passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 96 years, in Frederick, Maryland, after a brief illness

She was born on August 5, 1928, to Michael and Agnes (Truta) Marek, as one of 11 brothers and sisters, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, where she attended public schools. As was so typical in that era, Clara...

Mar 4, 2025

Martha “Sis” Elizabeth Vanderhuff, 75, passed away, peacefully, on March 4, 2025 listening to Elvis music. She was born May 14, 1949 to Homer David and Betty Louella Harris, and is one of 7 children. 

Sis worked at Hartz, in Frederick, MD, for many years and briefly worked at Schwab’s and Allegany Apparel in Cumberland, MD. When Sis, and her family...

Mar 3, 2025

Judith A. Evangelista, 74, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born on June 26, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of John Evangelista and Mary (Roup) Evangelista.

Ms. Evangelista worked as an addiction counselor for the State of Maryland at Mountain Manor Mental Treatment in Emmitsburg for more than 30 years, and...

Mar 1, 2025

William “Bill” Joseph Coffey, 77, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 30, 1948, in Geneva, NY, Bill was a graduate of DeSales High School, Class of 1965. That same year, he began his career at International Paper, where he worked until 1979. In 1968, he married his...

Mar 1, 2025

Mark Stephenson, 69, of Brunswick, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at home with his wife and very close friend by his side, after more than a three year battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). 

Born January 8, 1956, in Charles Town, WV, he was the son of the late Homer E. Selby and Anna B. (Hite) Selby. 

He was a...

Mar 1, 2025

Sharon Diane “Dolly” Norton, 70, of Frederick, passed peacefully from this life on March 1, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek in Frederick.

Born on May 13, 1954, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude V. (Ford) and James E. Boyer, Sr. Sharon was the wife of Stephen Norton, her husband of 39 years.

Sharon, affectionately known...

Feb 28, 2025

Feb 28, 2025

Alysha Ann Dennings-Georg was born in Cleveland, OH, on November 9, 1968. She was raised in Annandale, VA, by her loving mother, Lola Blevins Kane. She attended Annandale High School, graduating in 1987. On February 28, 2025, at the age of 56, Alysha was suddenly and tragically taken from this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love,...

Feb 27, 2025

 

“Im gonna love you forever, forever and ever, Amen.”

A gorgeous soul, Devon Chauntel Summers, 28, of Mount Airy, Maryland, has sadly left us on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Born on September 24, 1996, in Weirton, WV, she was the only daughter of Michelle Summers and Jason Brewer. 

Devon graduated from Weir High School, Weirton WV, Class of 2015. She also attended West...

Feb 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nathan W. “Great Nate” Putnam July 30, 1928 – February 26, 2025

Nathan W. Putnam, 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Homewood at Frederick.

Born on July 30, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, Nate was the son of the late Nathan W. and Mary D. (Higgins) Putnam. He was the beloved husband of Susan...

Feb 26, 2025

Wendell Lee Murphy 92 of Mount Airy. Md. passed away on February 26, 2025 at his home. He was husband of the late Frances Sue Murphy who died on April 29, 2023.

Born March 16th 1932 to Mildred (Molesworth) Murphy and James H. Murphy. Wendell jointed the US Army and served in the Korean War. He was a self-Employed roofer, in...

Feb 26, 2025

Richard Lee Haynes, 99, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Marietta June (Clopper) Haynes for 67 1/2 years who passed on December 25, 2012.

 Born on April 27, 1925, on Park Hall Road, Rohrersville, he was the son of the late David Harold and Elsie C (Haines)...

Feb 25, 2025

Harvey Lester Breeden, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanne Marie Despeaux Breeden, who died in 2006.

Born April 8, 1937, in Stanley, Virginia, Harvey was the son of the late Raymond Trenton Breeden and Mary Ellen Welsh Breeden. He is preceded in death by his stepfather,...

Feb 25, 2025

On February 25, 2025, Marian E. Barrett passed away, surrounded by family, at Country Meadows in Frederick, MD. She was a former resident of Silver Spring, MD, and later resided at The Fairfax retirement community in Ft. Belvoir, VA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, LTC (Ret.) James Barrett; parents, Thomas and Helen Collins;...

Feb 24, 2025

Linda Luciel (Nance) Barnett, a beacon of love and warmth, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at her home in Mount Airy, Maryland, with her faithful dog Buddy on her lap and surrounded by the gardens she tenderly cultivated. Born on November 10, 1960, in Lawrence, Kansas, Linda's life was marked by her creative spirit, thoughtful nature, and passionate...

Feb 24, 2025

Dianne Dameron Karska, 85, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM, surrounded by her loving family. She joined the love of her life, Ernest Karska, her husband of 66 years, on a beach in heaven.

Born on April 16, 1939, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Richard Walker...

Feb 23, 2025

April Quaglietta Campo left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Born in Dover, New Hampshire on July 1, 1959, April's life journey gently concluded on February 23, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, at the age of 65. She was a beacon of love and strength, with an unwavering commitment to her family and professional pursuits. As...