Obituaries

Mar 1, 2024

Mar 1, 2024

Linda Ann (McCawley) Dillon passed away on March 1, 2024, following a sudden illness. Linda was loving, funny and an absolute hell-raiser throughout her seven decades on earth. Under her tough, no-nonsense exterior, Linda had a tender and very generous heart.  She was ‘a real trip’ to everyone that met her, and a rock to those who knew her best. 

Born...

Feb 29, 2024

Jerry E. Ferson, Jr., 56, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away on February 29, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick MD. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Tomalewski) Ferson.Born on September 7, 1967, in Sunnyside, Washington, he was the son of Reverend Jerry E. Ferson and Linda F. (Radach) Ferson. Jerry graduated from Lee University and worked as a sound...

Feb 28, 2024

Joyce Fidelia Kaetzel, 87, of Boonsboro, MD, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. 

She was born on September 5th, 1936 in Taneytown, MD. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Wells Kaetzel and the late Katheryne Gilbert Kaetzel. 

Joyce was a 1954 graduate of Boonsboro High School. She was also a graduate of the University of Maryland...

Feb 28, 2024

David Witmer, 81, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at his home in Boonsboro, Maryland.

Born on November 30, 1942, in Boonsboro, Maryland, he was the son of the late Howard David Witmer and Lavina Lucy Witmer (Faulders).

He was a 1960 graduate of Boonsboro High School. 

Dave proudly served in the U.S. Army.  

He retired from...

Feb 27, 2024

Janet Gertrude Deener, 84, of Frederick, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. 

Born on August 6, 1939, in Weverton, MD, she was the daughter of Claude R. and Katheryn E. (Nokes) Thompson.

She is survived by her granddaughter that she raised from just two weeks old, Danielle Bardell; her son, Robert Deener;...

Feb 25, 2024

Enrico Conti, whose hands in life shaped the wooden contours of both life-sized and miniature boats, has set sail to embark on his final voyage. At age 89, Rico died peacefully on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at the Kline Hospice Center in Mt. Airy, Maryland, surrounded by the love of his wife and all seven of his children.

Born in Waterville,...

Feb 24, 2024

Keegan Richard Coleman, 30, of Monrovia Maryland peacefully and serenely left this life after a long courageous battle from the injuries he sustained in his 2014 car accident. He passed away on Saturday, February 24,2024 at Frederick Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.  Keegans story began on November 8, 1993, in Silver Spring, Maryland, when he became the baby...

Feb 24, 2024

Nevin C. Jackson, Jr. 74, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Saturday, February 24, 2024.  He was the husband of Kathy Jackson for nearly 45 years.  Born on March 25, 1949, in Frederick, he was the son of Nevin Carlton Jackson, Sr. and Bessie Viola (Baker) Jackson.

Nevin retired after 25 years of service with the Maryland State Highway Administration....

Feb 23, 2024

Sarah E. Sauter Rinehart, 38, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.  She was the beloved wife of Kevin Rinehart.

Born on August 26, 1985, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of C. Douglas Sauter and Valerie A. (Stahler) .

Sarah graduated from Florida State University and worked as...

Feb 22, 2024

On Thursday, February 22, 2024, Elaine Adams Eggink passed away at home after a valiant battle with lung cancer. She was born on October 21st, 1963 and was raised in Washington Grove, MD. She was the daughter of the late Philip C. Adams, Jr. and Anne Arthur Adams. Mother of Joshua Kyle Eggink and Morgan Anne Eggink. She is survived...

Feb 22, 2024

Emily Ann Smith born April 18, 1985 passed away on February 22, 2024, of natural causes. 

Emily was the loving daughter of the late William R. and Mary Jo Smith (nee) Vozzo, who she is now heavenly reunited with. Emily was originally from Glenside where she attended Norwood- Fontbonne Academy, Saint Luke’s School and Abington Junior High before attending Mount Saint...

Feb 22, 2024

Roseann Bryan, 83, of Frederick, passed from this life on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Magnolias of Chambersburg in Chambersburg, PA. She was the wife of the late Malcolm McNaught Bryan who died on September 28, 2020.

Born on November 3, 1940, in  Oban, Scotland she was the daughter of the late Alexander MacCuish and Annabella (Stratton) MacCuish.

She was a graduate...

Feb 22, 2024

Mrs. Kay Frances Wilson, 82, of Brunswick MD, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Country Meadows Retirement Community.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard (Gene) Wilson of 52 years.  

Born on March 17, 1941, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Lee Garrott, Sr. and Mary Frances Fry Garrott.

Kay was a longtime...

Feb 22, 2024

Gloria Lee Caudill, 80, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Silverado Frederick Memory Care Community in Frederick. She will be missed by her husband of 63 years, Phillip Daniel "Dan" Caudill, Sr.

Born on October 2, 1943, in Thurmont, she was the daughter of Clarence Franklin May and Ruth Naomi (Moore) May. 

Gloria was a volunteer,...

Feb 22, 2024

Ernest Daniel Printz, Sr., 87, of Frederick, passed from this life on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center with his loving family members by his side.  He was the husband of Gertrude "Trudy" Irene Printz. Born on November 9, 1936, in Hyattstown, he was the son of Kirby Ashby Printz and Elizabeth (Dodson) Printz.

Ernie farmed in...

Feb 20, 2024

Leonard Jerome Offutt Jr., 88, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of Winifred (Pairo) Offutt for 64 years. 

Born on April 9, 1935, in Sellman, MD, he was the son of Leonard Jerome Offutt Sr. and Mary Loretta (Davis) of Barnesville, MD.

Leonard was a 1954 graduate of Poolesville High School....

Feb 19, 2024

Camillo William Martel, 79, of Severn, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, February 19, 2024 at his home. Born on July 29, 1944, in Port of Spain, Trinidad, to Camillo John Martel and Margaret Martel née Fernandes, he became a Certified Computer Programmer. His passion for cars led him to work in the auto repair industry in the DC...

Feb 19, 2024

Kathy Diane Faulders, 55, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Doey's House in Hagerstown.

Born on October 26, 1968, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Mary Ann (Mitchell) Faulders of Hagerstown and the late Stephen C. Faulders.

She was a graduate of Smithsburg High School Class of 1986. Kathy was employed by CVS and Food...

Feb 19, 2024

John Robert Murtaugh, Sr., 71, of Frederick, MD passed away suddenly on February 19, 2024. He was born on May 12, 1952 in Silver Spring, MD and he leaves behind his loving wife of 39 years Sharon Marie Murtaugh. John loved spending time with his family and watching sports, especially his favorite teams, the Washington Commanders, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore...