Obituaries

Oct 29, 2021

Sgt. Ronald Wayne Scott (Scotty), age 81, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed away October 29, 2021.  He was born in Surry County, North Carolina to the late William T. and Belle Nichols Scott.  He was the loving husband of the late Peggy Ann (Strouth) Scott; devoted father of Randall Scott (Marci); William Scott and Robert  Scott (Patricia); and Papa...

Oct 29, 2021

Daniel Patrick Hardey, age 63 of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully at home from colon cancer on October 29, 2021.  Danny was born on January 16, 1958 in Bethesda, Maryland to the late Robert L. Hardey and Elizabeth Dolorine McCusker Hardey. In 1966, he moved with his family to Lovettsville, Virginia. He graduated from Loudoun Valley High School in...

Oct 28, 2021

William Francis "Turtle" Phelps, 87, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV.

Born on December 23, 1933, in Jefferson, MD, he was the son of the late Benjamin Ormand Phelps and Emma Mae (Haines) Phelps. He will be sorely missed by his loving wife,...

Oct 28, 2021

Amy Ruth Richmond, 40, passed away on October 28th, 2021, at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. That same evening, her son Ethan Richmond Pearlman was born.

Amy was born and raised in Hagerstown, MD.  She graduated from Williamsport High School, Class of 1998 and went on to attend George Washington University, Class of 2002.  Following a...

Oct 28, 2021

Nancy Hammond Murfin, 91 of Frederick, MD passed away on October 28, 2021. Born Nancy Jane Hammond on January 6, 1930 in Keedysville, MD, she was the daughter of Roscoe and Shirla Hammond.  Mrs. Murfin was a graduate of Boonsboro High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics from Catawba College in 1951, and later her Master’s...

Oct 28, 2021

Andrew Hocko Jr., formerly of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on October 28, 2021 at Lorien Assisted Living in Mt. Airy.  He was 97 years old and was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Doris Hocko.

Andy served in the US Army Air Force during World War II, primarily as an assistant engineer and gunner...

Oct 27, 2021

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Dwight M. McCallum, II of Adamstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at the age of 90, while holding the hand of his beloved wife, Joan.

Dwight was born on August 10, 1931 in Binghamton, New York, the only child of Dwight M. McCallum and Eileen (Beardsley) McCallum.  He graduated from Binghamton High School...

Oct 25, 2021

Janet W. Lewis, 67, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick. She was the wife of the late Mark D. Lewis who died in 2018. Born on January 26, 1954, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Dorothy Catron Woods. Janet was a bank...

Oct 24, 2021

Marie L. May Nicholson, age 93 passed away peacefully October 24, 2021, at Citizen’s Care & Rehabilitation, Center, Frederick, Md. She was the wife of the late Earle E. Nicholson, who died May, 2020. They had been married 70 years.

Marie was the daughter of Carl and Lillie Linton May and foster daughter of Ernest and Freda...

Oct 24, 2021

Richard “Rick” Smith passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 peacefully at his home in Frederick, MD at the age of 71, after a courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Born May 24, 1950 in Newton, Massachusetts, Rick was a lifelong New England Patriots fan who never wavered in his allegiance to Boston sports despite moving to Maryland to be...

Oct 24, 2021

Anthony Melvin Main Jr., 84, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, October 24, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Mary F. Main.

Born on February 16, 1937, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Anthony Melvin and Francis Estelle (Bowers) Main.

Anthony attended St. John's School and Elm...

Oct 24, 2021

On Sunday, October 24, 2021, Jack Campbell passed away at the age of 79, after a lengthy illness. He was in the presence of his loving family. He is survived by his wife Jackie (Earl) Campbell; son John W.Campbell, Jr. and wife Pam; Colleen Campbell Anoh and husband Kofi; Cathy Campbell and husband Tim Delaney; Kristen Campbell and fiancé Robert...

Oct 23, 2021

Wanda U. Heurich, 82, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Country Meadows in Frederick. She truly considered this to be her home and family for the past six years.

Born on October 26, 1938, in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Michael Umble and Elsie Ruth...

Oct 22, 2021

Robert Leroy Saylor, 87, of Frederick, died on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Frederick Health Hospital.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Dorothy (Martz) Saylor. Born in Woodsboro, MD on October 21, 1934, he was the son of the late Russell and Nellie Saylor.

Bob graduated from Walkersville High School and served in...

Oct 22, 2021

Ruby Lidie Trout of Myrtle Beach, SC Formerly of Thurmont, passed from this life on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was the wife of the late Nevin Trout.

Born on August 31, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Ruth C. and William J. Lidie of Thurmont, MD.

She is survived by a loving...

Oct 22, 2021

Debra (Dee) Denise Grandstaff, 66, of Ijamsville, Maryland passed away on October 22, 2021 at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC.

Born on September 7, 1955, at Bethesda Naval Hospital, she was the daughter of the late George Wesley Johnson and Betty Gene (Mateer) Johnson.

Dee graduated from Surrattsville High School and worked for the Office...

Oct 21, 2021

Donald Vernon Torr, age 95, peacefully passed from this life on October 21, 2021. He was the loving husband of his late wife, Nancy (Detjen) Torr, for 62 years. He leaves behind two daughters: Leslie Winkelman (Peter) and Sally McAleer (Patrick); six grandchildren: Alison McAleer Brady (Nathan), Carolyn McAleer Halterman (Matthew), Grace McAleer Middleton (Steven), Patricia McAleer Vasquez (JC), Matthew...

Oct 21, 2021

Tommy L. Piper (Pops), 72, of Frederick, MD went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2021.  Loving husband and soul mate to Nancy Jane (Hare) Piper his wife of 49 years.

Born January 5, 1949 in Cumberland, MD he was the son of the late Harold E. Piper and Freda L. (Malcolm) and Harry L....

Oct 21, 2021

Paul R. Connelly, 84, of New Market, MD went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 21, 2021.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Mary C. Connelly. Born on September 21, 1937 in Rockville, he was the son of the late Michael Wallace and Willie Agnes (Mills) Connelly.  He was the youngest of nine...

Oct 21, 2021

Mr. Grafton Thaddeus “Dump” Layer Sr. 74 of Adamstown husband of 53 years to Joyce Helms Layer was called to be with the Lord Thursday October 21, 2021 at Holy Cross Hospital in Sliver Spring Maryland. Born on November 11, 1946, he was the son of the late Addison and Ermine Layer.

Grafton joined the United States...