Obituaries

Aug 28, 2023

 

Anna M. Hughes, 85, of Thurmont, MD, passed from this life on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Grover Cleveland Hughes Sr., who passed on April 11, 1984.

Born on November 3, 1937, in, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Andrew and...

Aug 27, 2023

Thomas “Bubby” Wiles, Jr , age 74, of Adamstown, MD passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2023. 

Born August 11, 1949, he was the son of the late Thomas M. Wiles Sr. and Annabelle (Lenhart) Wiles

Thomas was born and raised in Poolesville, MD where he graduated from Poolesville High School. He worked on his family’s dairy farm, Spring...

Aug 26, 2023

On Aug 26, 2023, Shirley Swarm Silbernagel passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side.

Shirley was the devoted wife of the late Frederick Lawrence “Larry” Silbernagel Jr. of Frederick, MD; devoted sister to Ann Swarm Onderdonk of Zionsville, IN and to the late brother John “Jack” Lewis Swarm of Owings Mills, MD; devoted mother to Frederick Lawrence “Fred”...

Aug 26, 2023

Shannon Maria Auer Baumgardner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, age 54, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Thurmont, after a hard-fought battle with ALS. 

Born on March 4, 1969, in Fairfax County, VA, she was the daughter to John Laurence and Mildred Louise (Welch) Auer. 

She is survived by her husband, Keith Baumgardner; her children, Ashley...

Aug 26, 2023

Elna Vann Derato, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on August 26, 2023. She was born on December 2, 1943, in North Carolina to Johnnie Vann and Sarah Byrum Vann.Elna had an accomplished career as an Insurance Agent with Boiszelle Insurance Company, where she dedicated 16 years of...

Aug 24, 2023

 

Audrey McDougall, 92, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Frederick, Maryland.

Born on January 29, 1931, in Great Ayton, Yorkshire, England, she was the daughter of Thomas Frazer Marsay and Ada Isabel Marsay.

Audrey’s childhood was spent in rural Yorkshire England close to the North York Moors.  After getting married, she traveled...

Aug 23, 2023

Mr. Brooks Randall Borman, 52, of Frederick, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2023 at home.  He was the proud father of Griffin Borman; cherished son of Kathy and the late Paul “Spike” Borman; loving brother of Holly (George) Russo and Heather (Pete) Gouvis; uncle of Kate Russo, Joey Russo, James Gouvis and honorary uncle to George Carson, Anthony Carson...

Aug 23, 2023

Donald L. Miller, age 70, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Meritus Health Care Center in Hagerstown. He has now found eternal rest with his Heavenly Father. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 38 years, Vicki.

Born on February 13, 1953, in Washington County, he was the son of the late John and Catherine...

Aug 23, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Peterson, 68, of Walkersville, MD passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Corticobasal Degeneration Syndrome.  She was the loving wife of Harold “Wayne” Peterson, Jr. for 50 years.  

Born on November 4, 1954, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of...

Aug 21, 2023

 

Our dear Mother, Mary Louise Bartlett, 77, of Brunswick, Maryland, sadly passed away peacefully from this life on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick,MD surrounded by her daughters and sister.

She was born on September 5, 1945, in Bolivar, WV and was the daughter of the late David M. and Minno (Staubs) Jones.

Our Mother...

Aug 20, 2023

Timothy Lewis Fast, 63, of Frederick, MD died August 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born in Tucson, AZ on October 12, 1959, Tim is preceded in death by his son Matthew Ryan Fast and his parents Jackie Lewis Fast and Kathryn Lavonne Fast of Joplin, MO. 

Tim worked for various companies over the years and was...

Aug 20, 2023

Herman Isaac Williams was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 31, 1950, and passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was affectionately known as “Zick”, “H.I.”, or “Little Herman” to family and friends. Herman resided in Brunswick, MD since 1978. He was captivated by his lovely wife Faye Holland Williams and was married August 25th,1979...

Aug 20, 2023

Donald Byrd Monroe, Jr., a beloved foreman for Montgomery County Highway, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2023, in Frederick, Maryland. Born on May 17, 1966, in Maryland, Donald led a remarkable life filled with dedication to his career and cherished moments with loved ones. Donald graduated from Gaithersburg High School in the class of 1984, setting the stage for...

Aug 20, 2023

Tina Marie Thee, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born on August 26, 1974, in Leesburg, Virginia.Tina had a passion for floral design that led her to become a talented floral designer for CM Bloomer for over 20 years. Her creativity and attention...

Aug 19, 2023

 

Angeline "Angie" Lillian Traini (née DiNicco), 89, of Frederick, MD, passed away on August 19, 2023. Born on June 24, 1934, in Minersville, PA, Angie was a kind, selfless, and loving individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.

Angie was a talented switchboard operator for Bell Telephone from 1953 to 1961. She then dedicated herself as...

Aug 18, 2023

J. Daniel Geisinger, known to his loved ones as Dan, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 18th.

He was born on January 16, 1929, in Walkersville to the late Lewis Henry Geisinger and Mary Bessie Getzandanner Geisinger. 

Dan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. Dan's dedication to his family was evident throughout his life. He was...

Aug 17, 2023

Thomas Owings Warfield, IV, passed away peacefully at his home in Mount Airy, Maryland on August 17th, 2023. He was born on January 10th, 1931 to his parents Thomas Owings Warfield, III and Dorothy Isobel Kolb Warfield in Woodbine, Maryland.Thomas was a dedicated engineer at a Dairy Plant throughout his career. He took immense pride in his work and always...

Aug 15, 2023

Scott L  "Scottie" Barkdoll, 70, of Boonsboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Fahrney - Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro. 

Born on October 4, 1952, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Hazel Louise (Mose) Barkdoll.

Scott was the owner of S. L. Barkdoll & Son Transport having been a truck...

Aug 14, 2023

Carroll Jackson "Jack "Alexander, 72, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, August 14, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Muriel Payne Alexander for 51 years. 

Born on April 10, 1951, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Cornelius Wood and Wanda (Clements) Alexander. After a career in the mortgage business, Jack earned a bachelor’s...

Aug 13, 2023