Obituaries

Apr 13, 2023

 

Edward "Paul" Browne II, aged 77, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed away peacefully on April 13th, 2023.

Paul Browne was a man filled with love and joy. He found Joyce, the love of his life, and was delighted as his family expanded. When it came to Paul, the more people he touched, the happier he was. He marveled at...

Apr 12, 2023

J. Edward Penn, age 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Wednesday, April 12, at his home. Born February 13, 1938, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Jack and Anna Penn. Edward was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Suzanne Guiney Penn.  He was a graduate of Hagerstown High School class of ’56 and Hagerstown Junior College....

Apr 10, 2023

Elsie Mae Harris-Miller, 61, departed this earth into the arms of our Lord on April, 10, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Agnes Snowden- Harris and the late Daniel Harris Sr. both of Frederick, Maryland. She was also a loving wife of 43 years to Larry Herman Miller of Frederick. 

Elsie was a devoted housewife, mother and grandmother....

Apr 10, 2023

Edna Torres-Melendez, 67, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 10th, 2023. Edna is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She is survived by her daughters Gloryanne McGlynn and Gloryvee Bidlack and their families. 

Edna was born on October 22, 1955 in Ponce Puerto Rico, where she grew up...

Apr 10, 2023

 

Judith Ann Clutter (Mama Duck), 76, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, April 10, 2023 at her residence.

Born on May 5, 1946, in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Earl McGraw and Ruth  (McConnell) McGraw.

She was the loving wife of Gary Clutter, her husband of 35 years. He preceded her...

Apr 8, 2023

Janie Mae Denn, 84, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Frederick, MD.  She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Denn, married for 60 years.Born on February 21, 1939, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Austin Thomas Griffin and Helen Mae (Free) Griffin. Janie was a lifetime resident...

Apr 8, 2023

 

Gregory Serge Fetchko of Hanover, PA, beloved son of Dorothy Snead Fetchko and George Fetchko, passed away on April 8, 2023, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.  He was born on April 9, 1942, in Washington, DC.

 

Greg is survived by Shirley Fetchko, his devoted wife of 41 years, two loving daughters Christina Fetchko Farver and Cynthia...

Apr 8, 2023

 

On April 8, 2023, Marshall Samuel Farro, age 77, of Mt Airy passed away at home under the care of Frederick Health Hospice. 

Born on September 27, 1945 in New Brunswick, NJ to Jack Farro and Alice Mair Farro. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ellen Dewitt Farro. Sons Jack A Farro and Eric C Farro...

Apr 8, 2023

 

Fredric Lee Baker, 86, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away at Kline Hospice House on April 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

The son of the late Harry Wilbert “Bake” and Loretta Marian (Smick) Baker, Fred was born on December 9, 1936 and raised in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with his late sister, Nancy Anne (Baker) Weiland. He attended Roanoke...

Apr 7, 2023

The Shoemaker family announces the passing of our father, Frank Cecil Shoemaker, of Hyattsville, MD, and formerly of Hagerstown, MD, died on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Fox Chase Rehabilitation Center, Silver Spring, MD.

Frank was born May 20, 1951 at Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, MD, to the late Cecil Glenn and Sadie Young Shoemaker. In addition to his parents,...

Apr 7, 2023

 

Olga Warren peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 28 days shy of her 108th birthday. Olga was a much loved and vibrant wife, mother, and grandmother, who was devoted to her family, her faith, and to life itself. She had a quick wit, and loved...

Apr 7, 2023

Eleanor "Ellie" Candaffio, 74, of Ijamsville, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Fred Gray.  Born on April 18, 1948, in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of Julius Basko and Theresa (Eory) Basko.

Ellie worked hard her entire life to provide for her family.  She began her career bartending, attended word processing...

Apr 6, 2023

 

Matthew Loy Shepley of Goodyear, AZ was suddenly taken from us on April 6, 2023, while in Las Vegas.

Matt was born May 7, 1969 in Frederick, Maryland, the second child of three and the eldest son of Dorinda Shepley and the late Donald L. Shepley.  He graduated from Thomas Johnson High School and Salisbury University, where he played...

Apr 6, 2023

Apr 4, 2023

We celebrate the life of Karen A. Faecke, 90, who died recently on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

She was born December 24,1932 to the late Sven Aage Christensen and Mary Ann Balwin Christensen. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Richard, Thomas, Katherine (Balk), and Theodore. They all shared a strong Christian faith; the love of books; playing instruments,...

Apr 4, 2023

Bruce Hultslander, 71, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at his home in Jefferson, MD. He leaves behind his wife, of 41 years, Jo. 

Born on October 10, 1951, in Rome, NY, he was the son of the late Floyd and Elaine (Racha) Hultslander.Bruce received a BS degree in accounting from the University of...

Apr 4, 2023

 

Steven Ray Gray, 60, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, passed away from this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was born on August 8, 1962, in Deepwater, WV. He was the son of the late Raymond J. Gray and Shirley Ann Bragg Gray. He was the husband of the love of his...

Apr 3, 2023

Thomas O. Bazan, 82, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital.  He was the husband of Shirley E. Bazan, his wife of 25 years.

Born on May 7, 1940, in Spain, he was the son of the late Felipe and Carmen Bazan.

Tom worked in various retail positions for his entire life; he owned...

Apr 3, 2023

Dennis Eugene Just, was born on July 17, 1965 in Gettysburg, PA. He passed away on April 3, 2023 after a two year long illness. Dennis was a loving husband to Susan Lynch, his partner for more than 29 years. He was predeceased by his first wife Peggy Shriner Just.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his...

Apr 2, 2023

Clarence Lee Taylor, Jr., 93, long-time Thurmont resident, passed from this life on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick. He was the loving husband of Irene Taylor, who predeceased him in 2013.

Born on April 12, 1929, in Huntington, WV, he was the son of the late Clarence Lee Taylor, Sr. and Lulu Belle (Petit)...