Obituaries
Vanda S. Connor
Feb 22, 2025
Vanda S. Connor passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland.
Vanda was born in Washington, DC, in 1934. In 1960, she worked on John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign and attended the Inaugural ball. Later, Vanda worked as an assistant dress buyer at Woodward and Lothrop, a job which she thoroughly enjoyed. She also worked as a resident manager...
Margaret Stup Sunday
Mar 30, 2025
Margaret Stup Sunday passed away on March 30th, 2025 at Heartfields Assisted Living Community. She was born on December 15, 1922 and died at the age of 102. She was the wife of the late Lewis (Bill) Sunday for 66 years. She was the daughter of Raymond and Carrie (Martz) Stup of Frederick, MD. She raised three sons and valued...
James Paul Wood
Mar 28, 2025
James Paul Wood passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. He was the son of the Late Paul J. Wood and Marilyn E. Wood
Born June 18, 1951 in Springfield Massachusetts, the family moved to Maryland in 1961. Jim was a graduate of Bladensburg High School, in Bladensburg, Maryland. He attended the University of Maryland, Washington Bible College and Capital Bible...
Marsha Ann Hawbaker
Mar 27, 2025
Marsha Ann Hawbaker,81 of Blue Ridge Summit, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
She was born on July 4,1943 in Franklin County, PA. It was an honor and a joy for her to have that birthdate. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Anna Geneva (Collins) Shindledecker.
Even though she wanted to be a carpenter with her...
Richard Eugene Wastler
Mar 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Richard Eugene Wastler
October 13, 1962 – March 27, 2025
Richard Eugene Wastler, 62, of Rocky Ridge, MD, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Born on October 13,1962 in Frederick, he was raised by his grandmother, Mable Wastler and aunt, Ruth Rinehart.
Rick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife...
Donna Lee Bradshaw-Bainbridge
Mar 26, 2025
Donna Lee Bradshaw-Bainbridge, 93, of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 26, 2025. Donna is survived by her husband Ross Bainbridge, son David and his wife Cheryl, Danny and his wife Kayla, Doug and his wife Lisa and Diana and her husband Roger and was predeceased in death by her first husband Don Bradshaw and sister...
Laura Rae Phagan
Mar 25, 2025
Laura R. Phagan (Laurae), 91, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. She was the beloved wife of Fred H. Phagan for 56 years, until his death in 2024.
Born on February 10, 1934, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Edward A. Poling and Odessa M. (Compton)...
Rafael Benitez
Mar 25, 2025
Rafael Benitez, 58, of Frederick, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Born on January 18, 1967 in San Savador, El Salvador, he was the son of Ana Benitez and the late Gil Blanco.
Rafael (thrived in professions where he could help people enjoy themselves, as that is what he liked to do outside of work. He worked...
Allan Bennett "Rus" Wester, Jr.
Mar 23, 2025
Allan Bennett Wester, Jr. of Monrovia, Maryland—affectionately known as “Rusty” or “Rus”—passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 77. He was the oldest son of Dolores and Allan “Big Al” Wester, and brother to Sandy Coleman, Roger Wester, Randy Wester, Katie Neal, and Victoria Griggs.
Born on September 24, 1947, in Georgetown, South Carolina, Rus spent...
Matthew Scott Bohraus
Mar 23, 2025
Matthew Bohraus, 56, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Christina (Cosca) Bohraus, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage, and the proud father of Joseph Ruben Bohraus, age 23.
Matt was born on January 8, 1969, in Bethesda, Maryland, to Louis F. Bohraus, Jr., and...
William "Yogi" Swaney
Mar 22, 2025
William "Yogi" Swaney, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Autumn Lake Healthcare, Braddock Heights. He was the husband of the late Marlene Swaney. Born on December 14, 1937, in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of William Patterson Swaney and Jean (Koderic) Swaney.
Mr. Swaney was the oldest of 9 children, and was a 1959...
Thomas Paxton Eaton
Mar 22, 2025
Thomas Paxton Eaton, 66, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Monrovia, Maryland.
Born on January 14, 1959, in Portland, Oregon, Tom was a man of quiet strength, and sincerity. He built a life rooted in honesty and kindness, qualities that defined both his personal and professional endeavors. A dedicated business owner, he owned and operated Eaton Irrigation, where he took...
Dennis Lynn Nalley
Mar 20, 2025
Dennis Lynn Nalley, 59, of Boonsboro, Maryland, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, March 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 4, 1966, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Dennis was the youngest son of the late Edward C. Nalley and Helen (Hull) Nalley. He spent his early years enjoying the simple pleasures of life, including playing basketball,...
Bernice Lyvonne Sewell
Mar 19, 2025
Bernice Lyvone Sewell, 85, passed away on March 19, 2025. Born on November 30, 1939 in Harrisburg, AR, Bernice was the daughter of Edward Newsom Sr. and De Ella Jones and stepfather J.P. Jones Sr.
Bernice attended Harrison High School in Blytheville, AR. She went to Nursing school and worked for College View Nursing Home, where she retired after 50 years...
Curtis Eugene Turner
Mar 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Curtis Eugene Turner, who left us on March 19, 2025 at the age of 68. He was not only a devoted husband, son, father, and brother, but also a man whose spirit will forever be felt by those who knew him.
Born on July 8 1956, Curtis...
Harriet Ann Embrey
Mar 19, 2025
Harriet Ann Embrey (Russell), 83, of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully at home with her beloved family by her side following a brief illness.
Born on February 6, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Col. Harry C. Russell, Sr. and Frances Caldwell Jester. Harriet spent her childhood as a military kid living in Texas, Michigan, and...
Dr. Joan P. Porter
Mar 19, 2025
Dr Joan P Porter, a dedicated public servant and longtime healthcare policy analyst for the Federal government, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at the age of 77.
Joan was born in Takoma Park, the only child of Howard and Margaret Paine. She graduated from Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda in 1965 and received her bachelor’s degree from Western...
Marjorie Fortman
Mar 18, 2025
Marjorie Fortman, a woman who lived to be a remarkable 102, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley in Walkersville, Maryland. Born on August 19, 1922, in Ranson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Fink and Lena (Stoneburner) Fink.
Marjorie was a graduate of Fairmont State University and made a...
Carl Otis Fisher Jr.
Mar 18, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Carl Otis Fisher Jr., lovingly known as Poncho, who went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love at Frederick Health Hospital in his final moments.
Carl was born and raised in Frederick, Maryland, where he attended Frederick County...
Thomas F. King
Mar 18, 2025
Thomas F. King, 88, of Boonsboro, Maryland passed from this life on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Somerford Place Assisted Living in Hagerstown. He is now with God and has reunited with his wife, Sue, who preceded him in death in 2020.
Born on July 7, 1936 in Wyoming County, West Virginia, Tom was the son of the late Cleo and...
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