Obituaries

Gloria Dolores Breeden

Gloria Dolores Breeden

Jun 9, 2024

Mrs. Gloria Dolores Breeden, 92, of Jefferson, Maryland, died Sunday, June 9th at the hospital in Frederick, Maryland. She was the wife of John W. Breeden, who died in 2007. They were married for 57 years.Born December 23, 1931 in Brunswick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Louise Snowden and Bernard Barger.Mrs. Breeden graduated from Brunswick High School...

John Luther Bowersox

John Luther Bowersox

Jun 9, 2024

John Luther Bowersox, 77, of Taneytown, MD passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.He was born June 6, 1947, in Lewisburg, PA to the late Carl Aseph and Arlene Fay Bowersox.He graduated from West Snyder H. S. in 1965 and went into the Pa Army National Guard in October of that year, where he served for 5 years.He had different...

Captain Jim Randle, (USCG) ret.

Captain Jim Randle, (USCG) ret.

Jun 9, 2024

A retired U.S. Coast Guard officer who rescued commercial fishing boats in winter storms in the North Atlantic, saved Cuban refugees from tropical waters, taught navigation to prospective officers, and helped plan President Kennedy’s funeral in Washington, died of heart failure on June 9th in Frederick, Maryland.Captain Jim Randle, USCG (ret.),  was born in Gonzales, Texas.  He had lived in...

Ge Wang

Ge Wang

Jun 9, 2024

Ge Wang, 55, of Frederick, left us on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.Ge was born on January 21, 1969, in Beijing, China. She grew up in Beijing and graduated from Tsinghua University with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science.She met the love of her life, Xin, in...

Joseph Cleveland Nichols Jr.

Joseph Cleveland Nichols Jr.

Jun 7, 2024

Joseph Cleveland Nichols, Jr of Frederick, MD went to his eternal home on June 7, 2024.

Known to all of his many friends as Joey he was a man who lived a hard life but ultimately turned his life over to the Lord and found peace.

Joey was born July 16, 1967 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md, the son...

Janice Ditto Schwartz

Janice Ditto Schwartz

Jun 5, 2024

Janice Ditto Schwartz, 70, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on June 5, 2024 at Spring Arbor of Frederick. She was born on March 26, 1954, in Bethesda, Maryland. 

She was the daughter of the late James Ditto and Julia Dawson Ditto. She attended Northwood High School in Silver Spring and Montgomery College in Rockville.She had a religious upbringing and...

Jeanne H.L. Easton

Jeanne H.L. Easton

Jun 4, 2024

Jeanne H. L. Easton , 74, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born on November 12, 1949, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Thomas and Ella Marie (Poole) Easton.Jeanne was a 1967 graduate of Frederick High School. She loved playing tennis and was an avid fan. Jeanne drove a school...

Mark Scott Easton

Mark Scott Easton

Jun 3, 2024

Mark Scott Easton (Scott), 79, of Jefferson, MD, passed from this life on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital, Frederick, MD. Scott was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and sailor, tough as nails. Scott was an Electrician’s Mate during his time in the U.S. Navy, serving on the Guided Missile Destroyer, USS Sellers DDG-11 during active duty from 1965...

Yvonne Gosnell

Yvonne Gosnell

Jun 3, 2024

A. Yvonne Gosnell, 90, a third generation resident of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Frederick. she was the wife of the late Robert L. Gosnell who died in 1984.Born on July 22, 1933, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and Emily Watkins Burns....

Ian Trevor Miles

Ian Trevor Miles

Jun 2, 2024

Ian Trevor Miles, 52, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 2, 2024.Born on May 15, 1972, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late William Edward and Sharon Lee (Spahr) Miles. Ian was a 1990 graduate of Walkersville High School.  He most recently worked for his family business Frederick Tile, Inc. as a flooring mechanic....

Shirley Anne Ayers

Shirley Anne Ayers

Jun 1, 2024

Obituary for Shirley Anne Kammauf AyersMay 18, 1935 - June 1, 2024With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Kammauf Ayers, affectionately known as "Manana," on June 1, 2024, at the age of 89.Born on May 18, 1935, in Cresaptown, Maryland, Shirley was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.Shirley graduated from Allegany High School in...

Nancy Lee Fisher

Nancy Lee Fisher

Jun 1, 2024

Nancy Lee Fisher, 81, of Middletown, MD, gained her angel wings on June 1st 2024.Nancy was born April 1, 1943 in Middletown, MD. She was eldest daughter of the late, Forrest and Virginia Tribett.She was the wife of Ray W Fisher, her husband of many years who preceded her in death in 2005. In 1968, Nancy and her late husband, Ray...

Robert A. Young

Robert A. Young

May 31, 2024

Robert A. Young, 80, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Hagerstown Healthcare Center in Hagerstown. Born on June 3, 1943, in Dickerson, Maryland, he was the son of the late Richard and Zora (Dove) Young. Robert was a retiree from both the Maryland State Highway Administration and Montgomery County School Board. He was a long-time active...

Alma M. Boyer

Alma M. Boyer

May 31, 2024

Alma May (Martz) Boyer, 86, of Walkersville, died on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederick. She was the wife of the late George Richard Boyer, who preceded her in death in 1977.Born October 4, 1937 in Yellow Springs, MD, Alma was the daughter of the late Lewis J. and H. Genevieve (Shook) Martz. Alma was...

Ruth M. Sayler

Ruth M. Sayler

May 31, 2024

Ruth Mae Sayler, 98, of Thurmont, MD, died on May 31, 2024, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Calvin E. Sayler.Born in Westminster, MD on May 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Ralph R. and Sadie M. Snyder. She graduated from Littlestown (PA) High School in 1944.She was known...

Angela Patricia Diaz

Angela Patricia Diaz

May 30, 2024

Angela “ Lala” Diaz was born on February 7, 1976 to Ovidio and Zenaida Simbaqueva. She passed away on May 30, 2024. Angela grew up in her beloved city of Bogota, Colombia. She was one of six children: William; Leonardo; Ruth Mary; Ivan and Lina. She attended Konrad Lorenz University and studied Psychology.Angela was a selfless, caring faithful woman who...

Thomas Lee Dankmeyer

Thomas Lee Dankmeyer

May 29, 2024

Thomas Lee Dankmeyer of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this short, challenging, yet full life on earth May 29, 2024, to enjoy a glorious life everlasting with our Lord in heaven.  Born on February 17, 1957, in Baltimore, MD he was the son of  the late Clamore William Dankmeyer Jr. and Virginia Lee Dankmeyer.  He was also predeceased by his sister,...

Barrett C. Volpe

Barrett C. Volpe

May 27, 2024

Barrett Christopher Volpe, aged 42, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2024. He was born on December 17, 1981 in Elkhart, Indiana. His family and friends are deeply shocked and saddened by his sudden passing. Barrett is survived by his beloved wife Stephanie Lea Thomas Volpe, his children Matthew Lee Volpe and wife Alexandra Lavina, Arvester Eugene Williams,...

Hilda Catherine Eyler

Hilda Catherine Eyler

May 25, 2024

Hilda Catherine Eyler, 90, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 25, 2024  at Autumn Lake at Glade Valley. Born on August 24, 1933, in Catoctin Furnace, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Iona (Stackhouse) Anders. She was the wife of the late Roland Ammon Eyler. They were married June 6, 1953, until...

William Frederick Etchison

William Frederick Etchison

May 24, 2024

William Frederick Etchison, 63, of Taneytown, went to his heavenly home on May 24th, 2024, after a brief fight with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Bill was born on March 6, 1961 to Clarence and Ida Etchison of Frederick, Maryland. Growing up on his family’s dairy farm, Bill learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and responsibility. After Bill...