Obituaries

Jan 20, 2025

Thomas E. Platek, 81, died on January 19, 2025 in Frederick, Maryland.

Born in Buffalo, NY on October 15, 1943 to Edward and Phyllis (Jurkiewicz) Platek, Tom graduated from Maryvale High School in Cheektowaga, NY. He then earned a BS from the University at Buffalo, and a doctorate in pharmacy from the University of Tennessee. In 1967 he met the love...

Jan 17, 2025

Jan 16, 2025

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our beloved father Lucas Petrill, 52, of Hagerstown, Maryland, who passed from this life on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Born on September 2, 1972, in Jeannette, PA, he is the son of Gerald Joseph Petrill and Cynthia Denise (Free) Petrill of Penn, PA.

Lucas was a...

Jan 16, 2025

Teresa Yvette Keebaugh, 67, of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, passed from this life on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Williamsport, Maryland. She was predeceased by her husband Robert E. Keebaugh in 2017.

Born on September 22, 1957, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Dale Wayne Stevens and Frances Maxine (Marshall) Tennant.

Teresa worked in several establishments over the years...

Jan 16, 2025

Cathy Lynn Wachter, 67, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on April 19, 1957, Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of John “Jack” Franklin Fleischman and Ruby Sue Fleischman (Hildebrand). She was a 1975 graduate of Frederick High School. 

She was an owner of Myersville Exxon with...

Jan 16, 2025

Arlene Shanaberger, a loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 3, 1953, Arlene lived a life full of spirit, love, and unwavering faith.

She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Shanaberger; her daughter, Lori Dabbondanza, and son-in-law, David...

Jan 14, 2025

Emily Caroline Mangan, 25, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was the loving wife of Alyssa Phillips.

Born on October 23, 1999, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Ryan Mangan and Kerry (Graham) Mangan of Hagerstown.

Emily graduated from Middletown High School in 2017. 

She has worked...

Jan 14, 2025

Mirna Mercado, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her home.

 Born on March 5, 1943, in Bolivia, she was the daughter of Marina Mercado.

 Mirna was a beacon of love and laughter, whose spirit touched all who knew her. With an infectious sense of humor, she could light up any room, making even the...

Jan 13, 2025

Obituary 

Life's Seasons 

“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die, and time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted: A time to kill, and time to heal; a time to break down, and time to build up: A time...

Jan 13, 2025

Esther Lorraine O'Neal , 85, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Creekside Village/Ravenwood Nursing Care Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald O'Neal, Sr. 

Born on November 27, 1939, in Rohrersville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Ira Wheeler and Oneida Susan (Reeder) Haupt.

Esther loved flowers...

Jan 12, 2025

Linda Lee Harris, 89, Frederick, MD, has gone home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born on August 2, 1935 in Legore, MD, she was the daughter of Paul Ventil and Kathleen Isabelle Bowers.

In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her sisters Beverly Bell, Rose Hines and Isabelle Hostler. 

Linda...

Jan 12, 2025

Donald K. Corun, 75, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away in the early morning hours of January 12, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital, after over 7½ years of fighting multiple myeloma. He was born on May 7, 1949, to the late Dorsey K. and Louise Gruden Corun. He was the loving husband of Susan Hemp Corun for 49 years. They would...

Jan 11, 2025

Robert Patrick Morris, 63, passed away on January 11, 2025 surrounded by his adoring family. He was born on July 25, 1961 in Baltimore, MD.

Rob owned and worked at Morris Trim Contractors for 38 years. He was a man that took pride in hard work and providing for his family. Rob was a man with a big heart that touched...

Jan 11, 2025

Robert "Lee" Main, III, passed from this life on Saturday, January 11, 2025 after battling a long illness. Lee was born on April 25, 1983 in Frederick, Maryland. He enjoyed his work as a carpenter and helping others to improve their homes. Lee also enjoyed video games and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Mina. Lee is...

Jan 11, 2025

Janet Axline Boaze, of Rosemont, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was born April 13, 1945 to the late Samuel David and Marguerite Carey Axline of Knoxville. She had an idyllic childhood in New Addition and held many fond memories from those years, surrounded by her siblings, grandparents, cousins and friends. 

She was a proud graduate of Brunswick High School...

Jan 10, 2025

John A. Runion, 89, of Mt. Airy, MD, peacefully went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, at 11:10 AM on January 10, 2025, with his beloved wife, Beverly Runion, by his side. 

Born on September 20, 1935, in Bayard, WV, John was the son of the late Alton B. Runion and Justina S. Runion of Keyser, WV. He was...

Jan 10, 2025

Michael J.Connors, Sr., 78, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy. He was the husband of Marlene Connors, his wife of 44 years.  

Born on March 7, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Robert P Connors and Audrey Marie Reese Connors. He...

Jan 10, 2025

Grace Rogers of Gaithersburg, MD passed peacefully on January 10, 2025. She was 96 and lived a very full life in the midst of her large and loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, her son Timothy, daughter-in-law Marilyn, and son-in-law John. Grace is survived by her children and their spouses: Richard(Sandy), Kathleen(Stephen),Sharon(Jack)Beth, Frank(Vanessa).

Gramma Grace/Gammy/Buttercup was delighted...

Jan 10, 2025

Margaret L. Wachter , 97, of Mountaindale, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 10, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. Wachter, Jr. (Bobby) for 64 years. 

Born on November 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Mary Eaton Rice.

Margaret was married in 1948 to Robert they met in church. She...

Jan 9, 2025

Howard A. Milor, Jr., devoted husband, father and grandfather, died on Thursday, January 9, 2025 of heart failure as a complication of COVID-19. 

Howard was a world-traveler who was also, at heart, a homebody who loved spending time surrounded by his loving family. He was a surrogate father to many of his two boys’ friends as they were growing up. He...