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David Wilbur Fitzwater

David Wilbur Fitzwater

Jul 24, 2024

David Wilbur Fitzwater, 71, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at home.

Born on June 1, 1953, he was the son of the late Ervin Braxton Fitzwater and Mary Ellen (Moses) Funk. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Fitzwater. 

He was employed by Wright Away Reuse, Inc in Frederick. 

Dave is survived by his...

Ronald Karl Chesnik

Ronald Karl Chesnik

Jul 23, 2024

Ronald Karl Chesnik, 80, of Walkersville, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 23, 2024. 

In the tapestry of life, each thread weaves a story, and Ronald Karl Chesnik was a master storyteller whose narratives will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew him. His obituary is not merely a record of life's milestones but a celebration...

William "Bill" Ralph Pressly

William "Bill" Ralph Pressly

Jul 23, 2024

William “Bill” Pressly passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland on July 23, 2024, at the age of 63. He was a loving husband to Nancy Pressly for 34 years. 

Bill was born on January 6, 1961, in Key West, Florida to James and Nelda Pressly. He attended Booker T. Washington High School...

James Joseph Parsons

James Joseph Parsons

Jul 22, 2024

On Monday July 22, 2024, our beloved family patriarch, James Joseph Parsons, passed from this world into the loving arms of his Creator the Lord Jesus Christ. 

James was preceded in death by his only love, of 44 years, Betty Parsons; his daughter, JoAnn Melcher and her husband, Brian Melcher; his son, James Edward Parsons; and his adoptive son, John Buu...

Milton Henry Espinoza Perez

Milton Henry Espinoza Perez

Jul 22, 2024

Comforted by the love of his family and at peace after a long battle with cancer, he passed away June 22, 2024 at his home in Mount Airy, MD.

He was born September 15, 1956 in San Salvador, El Salvador.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Georgina Carrillo de Espinoza, his five daughters and eight grandchildren.

His passions were fishing,...

Patrick James Croghan

Patrick James Croghan

Jul 20, 2024

Patrick James Croghan, 43, of Frederick, Maryland passed away from this life unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Born on September 20, 1980, he was the son of John Thomas Croghan, Jr. (Linda) of Clarksburg, Maryland, and Janice Myrlee Ely (Donald) of Thurmont, Maryland. Patrick graduated from Walkersville High School, Class of 1998.

Patrick is survived by his siblings, Brent (Jenny), Ann...

Barbara Aleshire

Barbara Aleshire

Jul 20, 2024

Barbara A. Aleshire, 83, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home.

Born on September 10, 1940, in College Park, MD, she was the daughter of Joseph Scovitch and Blanche (Daniels) Scovitch.

Barbara graduated from high school at St. Patrick's Academy in Washington, DC. She worked as an Executive Officer (GS15) for the Federal Aviation Administration. 

She is...

Thornton Stanley Dove

Thornton Stanley Dove

Jul 19, 2024

Thornton Stanley Dove, 80, of Germantown, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, July 19, 2024, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born on July 4, 1944, in Gaithersburg, MD, he was the son of the late Melvin Floyd Dove and Gladys Virginia (Shifflet).

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

To celebrate and honor the life of a...

Pauline E. Carmack

Pauline E. Carmack

Jul 19, 2024

Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Hutzell Carmack, 102, died on July 19, 2024 at Homewood at Crumland Farms where she had been a resident for almost 20 years. She was the wife of the late James W. Carmack. Pauline was born on Valentines Day 1922 to Annie and Webster Hutzell. 

Better known as "Polly" she was employed as a cafeteria manager for Harmony...

Dorothy Elizabeth Reed

Dorothy Elizabeth Reed

Jul 19, 2024

Dorothy Elizabeth Reed, 94, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Heartfields Assisted Living at Frederick. She was the loving, devoted widow of Vernon Edward Reed, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2009. Born on March 24, 1930, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late William Hamilton Webster Sr. and Helen...

Albert Lee Sauble

Albert Lee Sauble

Jul 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, Albert Lee Sauble who left us on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital at the age of 86 years old. He was the husband of the late Iva Lee Sauble. Albert as he was called by friends and family, was born on April...

Tommy Junior Arrowood, Sr.

Tommy Junior Arrowood, Sr.

Jul 17, 2024

Tommy J. Arrowood , Sr. 81, of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Dove Hospice House in Westminster, MD. He was the husband of Joyce Arrowood who died in 2012. 

Born on May 18, 1943, in Marion, NC, he was the son of the late Charlie and Bertha Evans Arrowood. 

Tommy attended Sherwood High School. A...

Thomas D. Noonan

Thomas D. Noonan

Jul 16, 2024

Thomas D. Noonan, age 75, of Walkersville, MD passed away on July 16, 2024 while on vacation in St. John, US Virgin Islands with his wife and sister-in-law. Tom was born on January 11,1949 in Waltham, MA to James and Mildred Glascow Noonan, who pre-deceased him.

Tom, who spent his early childhood years in Cleveland, OH and Birmingham, MI, graduated from...

Dr. Carlton Munson

Dr. Carlton Munson

Jul 16, 2024

Dr. Carlton Munson, PhDThroughout his professional career of more than 40 years, Dr. Carlton Munson has served as a model of excellence in the social work profession. He has made outstanding contributions to social work practice, social work education, and social work research in health and mental health. As a Professor in the School of Social Work, University of Maryland...

James Norris Franklin Martin, III

James Norris Franklin Martin, III

Jul 16, 2024

Mr. James Norris Franklin Martin, III (Buddy), 52, of Thurmont, MD died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at York Hospital in PA. 

Born May 18, 1972, in Frederick, MD. He was raised by the late James Norris Franklin Martin, Sr. and Janet Rose Martin and the son of the late James (Jim) Norris Franklin Martin, Jr.

Buddy is survived by his wife, Stefanie;...

Jean Elizabeth Grant

Jean Elizabeth Grant

Jul 15, 2024

Jean Elizabeth Grant, 92 of Cambridge Maryland, surrounded by her family went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 15, 2024. Born on June 6, 1932 in Thurmont Maryland, Jean resided there until moving to Cambridge MD 4 years ago. 

She was the daughter of the late Robert Asper Wachter Sr and Mildred Irene Keeney Wachter. Jean...

Victor Howard Jung

Victor Howard Jung

Jul 15, 2024

Victor Howard Jung, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, 15 July at his home at Buckingham's Choice in Adamstown, Maryland. 

 He arrived into this world on his mother's birthday, 28 September 1932, in a hurricane at the International Hospital in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. His parents Victor H. Jungk, Sr and Lucile B. Plumb Jungk were on an overseas assignment...

Kenni L. Shaw

Kenni L. Shaw

Jul 15, 2024

Kenni L. Shaw, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Sterling Care South Mountain in Boonsboro, Maryland

Born on August 11, 1948, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth W. Shaw and Betty R. Shaw.

She graduated from Frederick High School in 1966 and went to work for Department of Energy...

Oliver Jerry Hatcher, Jr.

Oliver Jerry Hatcher, Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

Oliver Jerry Hatcher Jr., born on January 11, 1945, was called home to be with the Father on July 15, 2024. He was born in Mount Airy, NC to Oliver Jerry Hatcher Sr. and Sadie Irene Cox-Hatcher. He was their second child and son.

Jerry graduated from JJ Jones High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration...

Gary Eugene Walvoord

Gary Eugene Walvoord

Jul 13, 2024

Gary E. Walvoord, 86, of Frederick Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024, with his daughter by his side, due to complications from lung cancer.

Born in Denver, Colorado on June 29, 1938, Gary was predeceased by his wife Bonnie and granddaughter Sarah Gleason, his parents Oliver and Evelyn Walvoord, sister Elaine Arison and brother Russell. He is survived...

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