Obituaries
Michael Lee Roelkey, Sr.
Jul 2, 2024
Michael Lee Roelkey, Sr, 62, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.
Born on November 10, 1961, in Charles Town, West Virginia, he was the son of Elinore Jane (Grimes) Roelkey and the late Robert Wesley Roelkey, Sr.
He was a 1979 graduate of Boonsboro High School. Mike went...
Harry P. Krantz
Jul 2, 2024
Harry P. Krantz "Phil" 88 of Middletown, MD passed July 2, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born June 10, 1936 he was the son of Harry T. "Babe" Krantz and Mary G. "Jean" Baker.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Shirley Cordell Krantz ; his daughter Lisa Krantz DiGioia, and husband Vincent; grandaughter, Alexandra...
John Fenton Scarff III
Jul 1, 2024
John Fenton Scarff III, affectionately known as “Sonny” from the day he was born, January 2, 1936, died July 1, 2024, at his home in Rosemont. The only child of the late John Fenton Scarff, Jr. and Helen P. (Ponton) Scarff, grew up in Adamstown where he encountered his first love, the Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Department.
After graduation from Frederick...
Eleanor Jane Nettleship Bowersox
Jun 30, 2024
Eleanor Jane Nettleship Bowersox, 96, born December 21, 1927 completed her journey here on earth on June 30, 2024 and went to her heavenly home. Waiting to greet her were numerous family and friends, including her husband of 65 years Orville C. Bowersox Jr., her first child Virginia Mae Bowersox, her parents Charles F. and Lucille S. Nettleship, her brother...
Dannie Thomas Stansbury
Jun 30, 2024
Mr. Dannie Thomas Stansbury, 69, died Sunday, June 30, 2024 following a lengthy illness. He was born July 1, 1954 in Frederick, MD, to the late Dannie Stansbury and Lillie Peomroy Stansbury. He was the loving husband of Bobbie Jo Snoots. They were together for 30 years and married since 2017. He is survived by siblings, David N. Stansbury of...
Leroy W. Martz
Jun 30, 2024
Leroy W. Martz, 72, of Keedysville, passed from this life on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Born on March 5, 1952, he was the son of the late William and Margaret Griffith Martz of Hagerstown.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Sherry Salamone Martz; his daughter Courtney Martz of Florida; his beloved dog "Bailey", and a brother, Edward Martz of...
Rodger Leroy Sheffer, Sr.
Jun 29, 2024
Rodger Sheffer, a celebrated 27-year veteran of the USAF and native/resident of Hagerstown Maryland passed away peacefully from natural causes, while surrounded by his family on June 29th, 2024. Rodger was born on July 16th, 1933, and grew up in Hagerstown, leaving school at a young age to support his family. He held many jobs before eventually joining the Air...
Park Ranger Captain “Chuck” Harris Ret.
Jun 28, 2024
Charles James Harris, age 70, known by his friends as “Chuck”, of Franklin, Virginia, formerly of Myersville, Maryland, died on June 28, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1954, in L’Anse, Baraga County, Michigan, to James Carlton Harris Jr. and Doris Beatrice (Martell) Harris, who preceded him in death, and a sister, Michele Adams.
Chuck was born in the Western...
William Cunningham Roberts
Jun 28, 2024
William (Billy) Cunningham Roberts, 73, of Falling Waters, West Virginia passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 at home. Born on April 3rd, 1951 in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Raymond B. Roberts and Laura C. Roberts. Bill spent his childhood years swimming and playing little league baseball at Manor Country Club. He graduated from Robert...
Robert Harkles Ambush
Jun 27, 2024
Reverend Robert “Bobby” Harkles Ambush, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, pastor, and friend - was born on September 7, 1934, to Columbus and Margie Ambush. He transitioned to heaven on June 27, 2024.
He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined the St. Paul AME Church in Dickerson, Maryland. After graduation from...
Mildred R. (Shorty) Kave
Jun 27, 2024
Mildred (Shorty) R. Kave, 86, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home in Boonsboro, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Nathaniel "Buddy" Kave for 64 years.
Born on August 8, 1937 in Washington County, MD she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Mildred A. (Morgan) Boyer.
Shorty...
Earl Maynard King
Jun 27, 2024
Earl Maynard King, 90, of Walkersville, MD, passed from this life on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley in Walkersville, MD.
Born on May 14, 1934, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Harry C. King and Esther M. King (Stottlemyer), husband of L. Virginia King (Shorb) and father of Steven E. King,...
William Wesley Burnette
Jun 26, 2024
William Wesley Burnette, 64, of Jefferson, MD passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by his family, at Frederick Health Hospital, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born February 5, 1960, in Richmond, VA. He was the son of Lilburn R. Burnette and Joyce K. Samuel. He was preceded in death by his father, Lilburn R. Burnette and stepfather, John A....
Joyce Ann Gosnell
Jun 26, 2024
Joyce Ann Gosnell, 71, of Mount Airy, suddenly passed from this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on May 16, 1953, at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Gosnell and Ann Yvonne Burns Gosnell.
Joyce was a research technician at Ft. Detrick. After her retirement she worked...
Charles R. Dunkin, Sr. (Bob)
Jun 25, 2024
Charles R. Dunkin Sr., (Bob) 85, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his home in Keedysville, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Hazel M. Holmes Dunkin for 60 years.
Born on October 17, 1938, in Frederick Co., MD, he was the son of the late Charles William Ellsworth and Beulah Irene (Palmer) Dunkin.
Bob...
Sandra Louise Hargett
Jun 24, 2024
Sandra Louise Hargett, aged 78, passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2024, surrounded by family at her home. She was born on May 30th, 1946, in Frederick Co., MD, to Dorothy Boone. Sandra is survived by her siblings, Terry (Patricia) Goetz, Lori (Tony) Rippeon, & Crystal Tyeryar; children, Donald (Joanne) Stone, Misty (Shawn) Brosenne, & Cheyenne Hargett; grandchildren, Steven Stone,...
Robert Richard Jackson
Jun 23, 2024
Robert Richard Jackson, 66 of Frederick, MD went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loved ones on June 23rd, 2024.
Bobby was born in Bethesda, MD on August, 28th 1957 to Florence Jackson (Cross) and John Edward Jackson Sr. As a child Bob was a championship horseback rider and also loved riding mini bikes.
Bob graduated from Winston Churchill High...
Helen Virginia Weishaar
Jun 23, 2024
Mrs. Helen Virginia (Summers) Weishaar, 91, of Frederick, MD passed away June 23, 2024 at her home where she spent her last days surrounded by those who loved her most. She is now at home with our Lord and reunited with two of the loves of her life, her devoted husband, Calvin Eugene Weishaar, and her beloved son, Jimmy Eugene...
Kathleen Martin "Kathy" Powell
Jun 23, 2024
Kathleen Martin "Kathy" Powell, 74, of Brunswick, passed from this life on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving and devoted wife of Michael Eugene Powell. They were married for 47 beautiful years.
Born on April 18, 1950, in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Paul Ray Martin and...
Paula Camuti
Jun 22, 2024
Paula Camuti, 83, of Mt. Airy, Md, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Born March 10, 1941, in Astoria, Burrough of Queens, New York City, she was the wife of William “Bill” Paul Camuti whom she was married to for 56 years until his death on December 26, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Henry Jaep, Sr....
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