Obituaries
Michael Eugene Smith, Jr.
Dec 21, 2023
Michael Eugene Smith, Jr. was born on April 18, 1979, in Frederick, Maryland to proud parents Michael Eugene Smith, Sr. and Debbie Perry Smith. He brought joy and laughter into their lives from the very beginning, with a smile that could light up a room. Michael possessed a great sense of humor, as well as exceptional intelligence and a heart...
Charles (Charlie) William Combs
Dec 21, 2023
Mr. Charles (Charlie) William Combs, 77, passed away in his home in Walkersville, MD on Thursday, December 21, 2023 following a battle with lung cancer.
Born July 7, 1946 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Virginia Boykin.
Charlie was a 40 year employee at Digital Systems Company. He also was a 22 year volunteer with the Frederick...
Daad A. Ajamian
Dec 19, 2023
In Loving Memory of Daad A. Ajamian,
January 27, 1940 – December 19, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Daad A. Ajamian, who peacefully left this world on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born on January 27, 1940, in Safita, Syria, her legacy of love, devotion, and service will forever...
Evelyn Mae Stotelmyer
Dec 19, 2023
Evelyn Mae Stotelmyer, 90, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Meritus Health Care Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Rene Stotelmyer.
Born on July 19, 1933, in Martinsburg, WV she was the daughter of the late Jobe Gregory Peck, Jr. and Ethel May (Miller) Peck.
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Teresa Dawn Griffith
Dec 18, 2023
Teresa Dawn Griffith, 52, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on May 3, 1971, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John William Griffith and Marta Mynon (Bankered). She moved around some as a kid, but a few years ago, she aced and tutored...
Sandy Phillips
Dec 18, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) Phillips, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on October 15, 1948, in Trion, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Mills Crawford and Sara Ophelia (Stone) Crawford.
Sandy earned her Bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University in South Carolina, and after...
Theresa Elizabeth Fisher
Dec 18, 2023
Theresa Elizabeth Fisher, 95, of Cooksville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2023.
Born on September 22, 1928, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late William F. Harrison and Bertha (Duffy) Harrison.
She was the loving wife of William Fisher, they were married 76 years. He passed away on March 5, 2023.
Theresa...
Jacob Eric Bartholow
Dec 17, 2023
Jacob Eric Bartholow, 26, of Winchester VA, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2023 after a tragic accident. Born May 9, 1997, in Frederick MD, he was the beloved son of Charles Bartholow Jr and Sandra Monarca Bartholow.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by grandparents, Umberto and Barbara Monarca; brother, Charles Bartholow III and...
Jeanette McIntyre Patterson
Dec 17, 2023
Jeanette McIntyre Patterson, 86, of Frederick, MD, passed away Friday, December 17, 2023 of complications associated with a recent fall. Mrs. Patterson lived at the Edenton Retirement Community, in Frederick, since moving there with her husband, Bobby Patterson, in 2019.
Mrs. Patterson was born July 5, 1937 in Rocky Mount, NC to loving parents Nettyle Hogg and Charles Drake McIntyre....
Walter D. ("Gus") Welsh
Dec 17, 2023
Walter D. Welsh (“Gus”) passed away peacefully at home at the age of 89 surrounded by his children on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
He was the son of Walter and Helen Welsh and had several jobs as a young man; delivering newspapers, mowing grass at the Methodist church, setting up duckpins at the bowling alley, and working for Mr....
Pennie Marie Cutchall
Dec 17, 2023
Pennie Marie Cutchall , 71, of Mount Airy, MD, died peacefully at home on December 17, 2023.
She was born in Union City, MI in 1952 to Alvin Eugene Cutchall Jr. and Elsie Marie Cousino, and grew up around the Amish Community. Pennie joined the US Navy as a member of the US WAVES Corps. After separating from the...
Michael A. Shifler
Dec 17, 2023
Michael A. Shifler, 68, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Glade Valley Nursing Home in Walkersville, MD. Mike fought a tough health battle for the last 6 ½ years. Born December 21, 1954 in Boonsboro, MD, he was the son of the late Mary Lou and Robert Shifler.Mike graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1971. He...
Brenda Kay Souders
Dec 17, 2023
Brenda Kay Souders 73, of Damascus Maryland, passed away December 17, 2023, in Martinsburg, WV where she lived with her loving husband James “Jim” Souders of 26 years.
Brenda was born to the late Orvil & Alice Magers on January 15, 1950, in Damascus, MD. She grew up with her loving sister Marilyn in Damascus where Brenda was...
Richard Bryce Worley, Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
Richard Bryce Worley, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2023 in Carroll Hospice Center, Westminster, MD, at the age of 79.
He was born on October 9, 1944 in Newport, Rhode Island.
Richard loved sports and the outdoors. He played basketball and coached little league baseball for his sons. Richard was also an...
Walter "Walt" "Wally" Muren
Dec 15, 2023
Walter "Wally" Muren, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2023, after a brave battle with Alzheimer's. Born on May 25, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, Wally's life was marked by his dedication to his career and his unwavering love for his family.From an early age, Wally showed an exceptional aptitude for education....
Robert Arthur Maze
Dec 15, 2023
U.S. Navy retired Lieutenant Commander Robert “Bob” Arthur Maze, 92, of Thurmont, Maryland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 15, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born February 6, 1931 in Michigan, he was the son of the late Floyd and Cecelia Maze. He was the husband of the late Doris...
Patricia May Foltz Pry
Dec 14, 2023
Patricia May Foltz Pry, 88, of Burkittsville passed away on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, at home on her family farm, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 13, 1935, in Cumbo WV, Patty was the daughter of the late Perry Eugene and Ida Lee Foltz and was the oldest of seven children.
Patty was a lifelong member of...
Jack David Simpson
Dec 13, 2023
Jack David Simpson, 80, of Hedgesville, West Virginia, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Jack was born on February 1, 1943 and raised on a farm in Lovettsville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Roy Franklin Simpson and Mary Elizabeth Roelkey Simpson.
He is survived by his...
Randolph K. Larsen
Dec 13, 2023
Randolph "Randy" K. Larsen, Jr., PhD, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, surrounded by loving family at his home in Mount Airy, MD. He shared the past 56 years with his beloved wife M. Jane (née Simmers) Larsen. Born March 16, 1945, in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of Randolph Kenneth Larsen and Mary Julia...
Trinity Viola Ripley
Dec 13, 2023
Trinity Viola Ripley, aged 18, of Brunswick, Maryland, tragically left us too soon on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Born on February 10, 2005, in Rockville, MD, Trinity was the cherished daughter of Vaughn Ripley and Kristine (Gubas) Ripley. A 2023 graduate of Brunswick High School, she had embarked on her journey into higher education, pursuing accounting.
Trinity was affectionately known...