Obituaries

Heather Dee Johnson

Heather Dee Johnson

Apr 17, 2025

Heather Dee Johnson, 71, of Keymar, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital. She was the loving wife of Darrell Johnson, whom she married on June 10, 1972.

Born on October 12, 1953, in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter Wall and Clairbeth Jane (Ross) Wall.

Heather was raised in Burtonsville,...

Betty Jean Swomley

Betty Jean Swomley

Apr 16, 2025

Betty "Jean" Swomley, 82, died April 16, 2025. Jean was born December 24, 1942, in Baltimore, MD and was the daughter of the late Wesley W. and Cecil M. Hudson of Baltimore, MD.

She was the wife of C. Wayne Swomley of Frederick, MD. She was a member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren and the past President of the...

Manly Kay "Mandy" Stiffler

Manly Kay "Mandy" Stiffler

Apr 14, 2025

Manly "Mandy" Kay Stiffler, 74, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home. She was the wife of the late Dale Stiffler.

Born on August 17, 1950, in NC, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. and Ellen L. (Boykin) Hair.

Mandy worked for Memco until they went out of business and...

Virginia Laurene "Jenny" Brown Rogers

Virginia Laurene "Jenny" Brown Rogers

Apr 14, 2025

Virginia Laurene “Jenny” Brown Rogers, 89, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Menno Haven Rehab Center in Chambersburg, PA.

Born on January 25, 1936 in Garfield, MD, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Hilda Smith Brown. She was the wife of the late Clarence A. “Pete” Rogers, who predeceased her in 1992.

Virginia was...

Sandra "Sonnie" Rebecca Hardy

Sandra "Sonnie" Rebecca Hardy

Apr 14, 2025

Sandra "Sonnie" Rebecca (Merriman) Hardy, 78, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Fahrney - Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro, Maryland.

Born on January 15, 1947, in Brunswick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Paul Merriman and Mary Louise (Chambers) Fleetwood

Sonnie enjoyed her life in Brunswick, MD as a local beautician and then...

Odella Jeanne Rhodes

Odella Jeanne Rhodes

Apr 13, 2025

Odella Jeanne Rhodes passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025 in Boonsboro, MD. A beloved mother, and successful businesswoman, she leaves behind a legacy of strength, dedication, and unwavering support for her beloved clients and family.

Jeanne Rhodes was a trailblazer in the health industry, creating Jeanne Rhodes Preventive Health Institute in 1982. Her leadership and business acumen inspired many, and...

Alberta Ellen Weldon

Alberta Ellen Weldon

Apr 11, 2025

Alberta Ellen Weldon, 85, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland.

Born on September 20, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Greenwald and Violet Marie (Harkins) Greenwald.

Enter Education History Information: She graduated from Mastbaum High School, Kensington, PA...

Margaret Ann Seger

Margaret Ann Seger

Apr 10, 2025

Margaret Ann Seger, 77, of Union Bridge, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on August 22, 1947, in Johnson City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Henry Miller and Mary Evelyn (Franklin) Miller.

A 1967 graduate of Howard High School, “Annie” embraced the everyday joys...

Hilda E. Johnson

Hilda E. Johnson

Apr 10, 2025

Mrs. Hilda Elizabeth Johnson, 91, of Frederick, MD, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home with family in Frederick, MD.

Born on November 12, 1933, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Darby and Bessie Luvenia (Bowens) Brown. She was married to the late Joseph Henry Johnson.

Hilda retired from Montgomery County Public Schools (30 years) in...

Stephen Francis Grieco

Stephen Francis Grieco

Apr 9, 2025

Stephen Francis Grieco, 67, of Mount Airy, passed away on April 9, 2025, at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Born on March 5, 1958, in Rockville Center Long Island, New York, he was the son of Margaret Joyce (Bowles) Grieco and the late Victor Joseph Grieco.

Stephen was a graduate of High Point High School and attended Indian River College in...

Marilyn June Leatherman Gaver

Marilyn June Leatherman Gaver

Apr 9, 2025

Marilyn June Leatherman Gaver, 89, of Myersville, passed away on April 9, 2025, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation of Frederick. Born on August 1, 1935, near Myersville, she was the daughter of the late Edgar G. Leatherman and Edna (Brandenburg) Leatherman. Married on May 5, 1957, she was the wife of Eugene Gaver for 65 years.

Marilyn was a 1953 graduate...

JoAnn E. Packan

JoAnn E. Packan

Apr 8, 2025

JoAnn Eleanor Packan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, died of natural causes on April 8, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on January 23, 1944, JoAnn was the daughter of Robert and Ann (Maslanich) Decarlo. She was the oldest of five siblings, including Robert, Linda, Santo, and Annette.

JoAnn graduated from Redstone High School in 1961, where she was...

Kathleen Marie Marth

Kathleen Marie Marth

Apr 7, 2025

Kathleen Marie Marth, 73, of Monrovia, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Kathy was the loving wife of the late Woodrow E. "Skip" Marth, who predeceased her on June 16, 2012.

Born on April 25, 1951, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Marchone, Sr....

Jeffrey Lane Adkinson

Jeffrey Lane Adkinson

Apr 6, 2025

Jeffrey Lane Adkinson, age 70, of New Market, Maryland passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born on May 13th, 1954, son to the late John Powers Adkinson and Lois Elizabeth (Lawrenson) Adkinson.

Jeff had a distinguished career as a broadcast engineer in the Television Broadcast industry. He worked many years at CNN, The Associated Press, and NBC DC...

John P. Moore

John P. Moore

Apr 6, 2025

John P. Moore, a beloved husband, talented engineer, and cherished storyteller, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 6, 2025, at his home. Born in Virginia on December 25, 1938, John brought joy and laughter to the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

For 25 remarkable years, John dedicated his career to IBM, where he embraced...

Meredith L. Haupt

Meredith L. Haupt

Apr 6, 2025

Meredith L. Haupt, 88, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at his home. He sorely missed his wife of 63 years, Patsy, who preceded him in death on March 18, 2024.

Born on July 16, 1936, in Middletown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Henry and Olive (Lighter) Haupt.

He was a graduate of...

Frederick Earl "Fred" Dayton, II

Frederick Earl "Fred" Dayton, II

Apr 5, 2025

Frederick Earl Dayton, II (Fred), 81, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and best friend. He was the loving husband of Dottie Dayton for 56 years.

Born on May 9, 1943, in Keyser, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Frederick...

Marvin Gibbs

Marvin Gibbs

Apr 5, 2025

Marvin Isaiah Gibbs was born to the late Elisha Gibbs and Josie Link Gibbs on February 6, 1941, in Lincolnton, NC. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home in Ijamsville, MD.

Marvin graduated in 1958 from Newbold High School of Lincolnton, NC. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Army, where he was honorably...

Vallia Rae Hicks

Vallia Rae Hicks

Apr 5, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we are announcing the passing of Vallia Rae Hicks who peacefully departed this life on April 5th, 2025 at the age of 60. 

She was born to Charles Hicks and Jane Harrison who Preceded her in death. Vallia is survived by her daughter Angela Buckler, granddaughters Cheyanne, Breanna and Rebekah Buckler. She has two sisters...

David Joseph (Joe) Martin

David Joseph (Joe) Martin

Apr 5, 2025

David Joseph (Joe) Martin, 88, of Mt. Lena, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

Joe was born on May 20, 1936. He is the last surviving member of his family, being predeceased by his parents and 10 brothers and sisters.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Mary Ann (Martz)...