Obituaries

Aug 16, 2021

Robert Carter Naylor passed away peacefully at his home in Frederick, Maryland, on August 16th, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with leukemia.  He was 85.

Bob was born on December 15, 1935 in New York City to Robert Barclay Naylor and Gertrude Grummon Naylor.  He attended a private boys’ school in Manhattan until age 8, when the...

Aug 14, 2021

Thomas Kalani McLellan, 81, left this earth for his heavenly home with Jesus on August 14, 2021.  Thomas (Tom) was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Rosalie and Terence McLellan.  He met his future wife, Judy in 1964 when he was stationed at Ft. Devins, MA at a USO Party.  He happily married Judith Ann Pratt on August 8, 1965. ...

Aug 13, 2021

Ronnie Lee Biddinger, 74, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Born on April 14, 1947, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Elwood L. Biddinger and Frances E. (Young) Biddinger Wilt. He will be remembered by his wife of 51 years, Marlin "Kay" Biddinger.

Ronnie was a...

Aug 13, 2021

Jonathan David Wilson, 51, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on August 13th, 2021.

Jonathan was a good-natured man with a genuine smile who loved to bring laughter to those around him. Jonathan cared deeply for his family and friends. He was an avid football fan who was loyal to the Washington Redskins his entire life. He never...

Aug 13, 2021

Jennelle R. Cyr, 54 of Ijamsville, went home to the Lord on Friday, August 13, 2021, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Jim M. Cyr, her husband of 33 years.

Born on December 22, 1966 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of Ruth A. Bearce of Frederick and the late...

Aug 12, 2021

Susan D. Aud , 75, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Kline Hospice in Mount Airy, MD.  She battled a neurological disorder (Cervical Dystonia) for years.

Born on December 20, 1945, in Fitchburg, MA, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert A. Potter and Minnie (Walker) Potter.

Aug 12, 2021

Kathryn Elizabeth Snider, 36, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Smithsburg, Maryland after her 5 year long and very courageous battle against brain cancer. She was the loving wife of Dan Snider and mother of Noah and Adeline.

In addition to her loving husband and children, Kathryn is...

Aug 12, 2021

April Sue (Roberts) Fithian, 54,  of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on August 12, 2021, at her home.

Born on June 15, 1967, in Hagerstown, Maryland she was the daughter of Betty Jane (Dodson) Roberts and the late Roland Roberts. April worked for several years for her family’s automotive business but primarily was a homemaker, staying home to...

Aug 10, 2021

Betty Ann Lease Thompson, 94 (“almost 95”), daughter of the late Norman Stone Lease and Edith Burall Lease, passed away on August 10th, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Jennifer, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in New Market on August 20th, 1926.  Betty was happily married for 67 years to the late John Leonard Thompson,...

Aug 10, 2021

Karen Knight, 75, previously of Middletown, MD, passed away on August 10, 2021, in New Jersey.

She was born on October 20, 1945, in Washington, DC.

She is survived by daughter Kathi Jackson, and son John King Jr. and wife Debbie. Grandchildren Robert, Nathan, and Kayla as well as numerous great grandchildren,...

Aug 9, 2021

Abbie Cobler Haws, 57 of Frederick Maryland, passed away on August 9, 2021 after a difficult battle with advanced lung disease. Abbie spent the last year admitted to the hospital (mostly in the ICU) after complications following a double lung transplant. Born March 5, 1964 to the late Lawrence Edward Cobler and the late Imogene (Imy) Klingler Cobler. She...

Aug 9, 2021

Stanley Roy Campbell, 89, of Boonsboro, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at his home. Born on January 8, 1932, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Stansie Washington Campbell and Ethel Verona (McKeever) Campbell. He will be remembered by his wife of 67 years, Thelma Mae Moser Campbell. He was co-owner of F&C Distributing Company,...

Aug 7, 2021

Justice Luis Perez, 24, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 4, 2021. Born on September 3, 1996 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Julie (Ritchey) and Luis Perez. Justice graduated from Tuscarora High School, class of 2015 and continued his education at Frederick Community College. He worked for Siemens Industries and most recently, The Dispensary in...

Aug 7, 2021

Shirley A. Stone, 68, of Boonsboro died Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her home.

Born September 28, 1952 in Hillsville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Payton Elmo Turman and Julia Dean (McPeak) Turman.

Shirley received her GED in 2006 from Frederick High School, and she worked in the food industry for many...

Aug 7, 2021

The world lost a beloved mother, Ruby Louise McKinney-Stevens, 85, of Boonsboro, Maryland Saturday, August 7, 2021. Ruby passed at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was the loving wife of Billy Richard Stevens. Born on September 5, 1935, in Williamsport, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Chester C. and Beulah V. (Wright) Keyton. A graduate...

Aug 7, 2021

Herman Ira Shelton , 92, of Walkersville, Maryland, departed his physical body on Saturday, August 7, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was married to his high school sweetheart, Joan McEwen Shelton on July 29, 1950; she died September 2, 2011.

Born at home in Pumpkin Center, in the first house built in Walkersville...

Aug 6, 2021

Donald Melvin Ely Jr., 37, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2021.

Born on June 8, 1984, he was the son of Donald Melvin Ely Sr. and Jan Ely and the late Margaret Louise (Curtis) Brigham and Don Brigham. Donald graduated from Walkersville High School, class of 2002.

Donald...