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Lynda Kaye Gladhill

Lynda Kaye Gladhill

Sep 5, 2024

Lynda Kaye Gladhill, of Frederick, Maryland, died suddenly on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Larry C. Gladhill, also from Frederick, for 52 years. 

She was born at Frederick Memorial Hospital, in Frederick, Maryland, to the late Claude Lee Michael and Mary Ellen (Beard) Knill on May 20, 1947.

Although one might call Mom a homemaker, she was...

Glenn Ivan Pierce

Glenn Ivan Pierce

Sep 5, 2024

Glenn Ivan Pierce, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024 in Frederick, Maryland. 

He was born in Monterey, California on April 17, 1936 to Edith Isabelle Del Conte and Glenn Ivan Pierce, Sr., and was also welcomed home by his elder sister, Nancy Jane. His father’s work and roots brought the family to Indiana, but he returned to California...

Thomas Wiley Mackintosh

Thomas Wiley Mackintosh

Sep 5, 2024

Thomas Wiley Mackintosh

December 29th, 1952 - September 5th, 2024

Tom was born the third of six children to the late Earl and Eleanor Mackintosh at Doctors Hospital in Washington DC. Tom was raised in Bethesda, Maryland, and attended the Bullis school where he excelled in soccer and football, later becoming captain of the football team and MVP his senior year. Tom’s...

James Hamilton Summers

James Hamilton Summers

Sep 5, 2024

Mr. James Hamilton Summers, 94, of Mt. Airy, died on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Veterans Administration Hospital, Martinsburg, West Virginia, from complications associated with pneumonia and COVID-19. He was the beloved husband of 54 years of the late Margaret Virginia Main Summers, who died September 12, 2010. 

He was often referred to as “Jim” or “Jimmy” by his family and...

Kenneth M. Hubbard

Kenneth M. Hubbard

Sep 5, 2024

Kenneth M. Hubbard Sr., 84, of Thurmont, Maryland, went to be with Christ on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of Ruth Hubbard. They shared 65 years of marriage together.

Born October 2, 1939, he was the son of the late Raymond and Alta Hubbard. He attended Frederick High School. Throughout his life, Kenneth worked...

Doris Virginia (Clem) Blank

Doris Virginia (Clem) Blank

Sep 4, 2024

Mrs. Doris Virginia (Clem) Blank, 85 of Myersville died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 4, 2024, in Frederick. 

She was born in Woodsboro on December 18, 1938, and she was the daughter of the late Melvin Clem and his wife Helen (Smith) Clem. 

Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Wayne Blank; her husband Leroy (Gene) Blank;...

Mark Alan Kinsey, Sr.

Mark Alan Kinsey, Sr.

Sep 4, 2024

Mark Alan Kinsey, Sr., 66, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn M. Kinsey for 43 years.

 Born on February 19, 1958, in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of Buddy Bernard Kinsey and Joan Offutt Kinsey.

 Mark was an avid Washington REDSKINS...

James Vaonakis

James Vaonakis

Sep 4, 2024

James "Jim" Vaonakis, 86, of Frederick, Maryland, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's Dementia. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann Vaonakis. They were happily married and in love for 63 years until her passing on July 28, 2024. Born on October 4, 1937 in Wheeling, WV, he was the son...

Catherine I. Ropp

Catherine I. Ropp

Sep 4, 2024

Catherine I. Ropp, 98, of Frederick, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Bridginglife Dove House. Born on July 16, 1926, she was the daughter of Ray Davis and Frances Marie (Lewis) Davis.

In her earlier years, Catherine worked as a waitress at the Downtowner Restaurant in Frederick, and worked dietary/laundry at Meridian Nursing Home.

She is survived by...

Virginia Ward

Virginia Ward

Sep 4, 2024

Mrs. Virginia Ward, 86, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Harry E. Ward. Born November 18, 1937, in Saranac Lake, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Katherine Goodman.

She is survived by her daughter, Patty Taylor and her husband Kent, her son, Eric...

Sherwyn Carr

Sherwyn Carr

Sep 4, 2024

Sherwyn Leanne (Tingle) Carr, 83, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Sherry spent her childhood in Newton and Des Moines, where her love for nature and the outdoors began. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and Radcliffe College (magna cum laude) in Cambridge, MA, and later earned her Ph.D. in English...

Nancy Ann Neill Kefauver

Nancy Ann Neill Kefauver

Sep 3, 2024

On September 3, 2024, Nancy Ann Neill Kefauver, 91, of Keedysville, MD, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully of natural causes at their family farm. Nancy was born on October 31, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA to Ann Elizabeth and William Thomas Neill. As a girl their family (including her younger sister Caroline) moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. She worked as a...

John B. Thomas

John B. Thomas

Sep 3, 2024

John Bradford Thomas of Woodbine, Maryland, passed away at his home on September 3, 2024, with his loving daughter right by his side. 

John was born March 11, 1948, in Washington, D.C., to the late Marcia Kathleen Thomas. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patti Raab. He is also preceded in death by his youngest...

William Douglas Bigelow

William Douglas Bigelow

Sep 3, 2024

William Douglas Bigelow of Boonsboro, born August 30, 1948, to Clifford and Shirley Bigelow in Paw Paw, MI, passed away on September 03, 2024 at his home in Boonsboro, MD.

After graduation from Paw Paw High School, Bill served as a Military Policeman & Detective in the United States Army. He was a combat veteran, serving a tour in Vietnam through...

Larry Wayne Grove

Larry Wayne Grove

Sep 3, 2024

Larry Wayne Grove, 81, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and family man known for his service oriented and kind easy-going nature, left us peacefully on September 3, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital. Larry lived a life dedicated to serving his family, community, and country.

Born on March 30, 1943 in Frederick, Maryland, he was a son of the late Chester L....

Carolyn A. "Lynn" Kleppner

Carolyn A. "Lynn" Kleppner

Sep 2, 2024

Carolyn A. “Lynn” Kleppner, age 77, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 25, 1947, in Pittston, Pennsylvania, Lynn was the eldest of six children to the late John J. and Doris (Clifford) Smiles. She spent her formative years in Twinbrook, Maryland, where she attended Richard Montgomery High School and...

James Michael Crowe

James Michael Crowe

Sep 2, 2024

James Michael Crowe, 59, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home. He was the son of the late James Henely Robertson and Betty Dolores Crowe (Wilson) of Taneytown. 

James worked for Shelton Plumbing and Heating for 12 years. He was a volunteer at Libertytown Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed volunteering at the carnival and truck and...

Shirley Gladys Warwick

Shirley Gladys Warwick

Aug 30, 2024

Shirley Gladys Warwick, 92, of Brunswick, MD passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 30, 2024. 

Shirley was born on December 5, 1931 to John and Gladys Green in McKeesport, PA where she grew up with her parents and sister, and where she later met her husband, Walter Warwick. Shirley and Walter were married on April 14, 1951 and...

Loc Dinh Pham

Loc Dinh Pham

Aug 30, 2024

Mr. Loc Dinh Pham passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Washington, DC.

Mr. Pham was born October 10, 1934, in Hai Phong, Vietnam. He was the second child and only son of Tung Dinh Pham and Hao Thi Nguyen. As the son of a successful merchant, Mr. Pham was educated in the French schools and traditions of Hai...

Jo Ellen Gluscevich

Jo Ellen Gluscevich

Aug 29, 2024

Jo Ellen Gluscevich, 76, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Born on July 12, 1948, in Boonsboro, MD, she was the daughter of the late Roland Adams and Winifred Long (Wilhide) Adams.

Jo was a graduate of Frederick High School class of 1966, she earned her AA degree at Montgomery College.

Jo worked as a substitute teacher,...

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