Obituaries
Thomas Francis Sullivan
Jun 10, 2023
Thomas Francis Sullivan, age 84, of Boonsboro, Maryland entered into eternal peace with God on June 10, 2023. He was a beloved husband, a kind and caring father, and an amazing grandfather. He will be missed more than he could ever have imagined.
His life was filled with many hardships and the pain of lifelong arthritis, but he never...
Donald Allen Conrad
Jun 10, 2023
Donald Allen Conrad, 80, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital. Don was born at home to Howard Levi Conrad and Myrtle R. Hamrick Conrad in Monterville, West Virginia on April 4, 1943.Don graduated from Tygarts Valley High School in Mill Creek, West Virginia in 1962 and immediately moved to the Washington...
Evelyn Gertrude Ahalt Morrison
Jun 8, 2023
Evelyn, 100, formerly of Jefferson MD went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, June 8, 2023 where she was a resident of Citizens Care and Rehab Center, Frederick MD. She was the wife to the love of her life the late George (Bud) William Morrison for over 53 years.
She was born November 15, 1922...
Allen Brown, Sr.
Jun 8, 2023
Allen G. Brown, Sr., age 80, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2023.
He was the son of the late Preston Brown and Vida Brown-Fisher (nee Watkins), of Mt. Airy.
Allen was born in Frederick County on February 16, 1943. As a woodworker, he enjoyed building unique things, including the castle home he...
Edward Arthur Gravatt
Jun 7, 2023
Edward Arthur Gravatt, age 80, of Rocky Ridge, passed away on June 7, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Edward was born in Wilmington Delaware on October 24, 1942. He graduated from H.C. Conrad High School and attended the University of Delaware.
After college, he served eight years in the United States Air Force. Edward spent many years in...
Pearl Elizabeth Brant
Jun 6, 2023
Pearl Elizabeth Brant, age 95, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Creekside Nursing Care Center in Hagerstown, Maryland after a long battle with dementia.
Born on July 22, 1927, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frank “Travis” Tribuzio, an immigrant from Lenola, Italy, whom she adored, and...
Harry J. Pettit
Jun 5, 2023
Harry J Pettit of Middletown, MD passed away at the age of 90 surrounded by his children on June 5th, 2023. The world lost a generous man, loving father/ grandfather/ great-grandfather, consummate businessman, and world traveler. Harry was born in Philadelphia on October 24, 1932 and raised in West Philly by his parents Robert E Pettit and Jenne (Jane) Pettit (nee...
Herbert LeRoy Strawsburg Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
Herbert LeRoy Strawsburg Jr., 89, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on December 8, 1933, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Herbert LeRoy Strawsburg, Sr. and Margaret Mae Strawsburg (Orndorff).
He graduated from Frederick High School and the University of Maryland...
Thelma Estella Powell
Jun 5, 2023
Thelma Estella Powell, age 97, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on June 5, 2023. She was the loving wife of Harold (Whitey) Powell who passed away in 2008. They were married for an incredible sixty-two years and enjoyed traveling, camping, entertaining friends and spending time with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Thelma was born on January 26, 1926 in Mountaindale, (Frederick...
Karen Rickinson
Jun 4, 2023
Karen Rickinson, 63, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in Walkersville, Maryland.
Born on March 6, 1960, in Middlesborough, England, she was the daughter of Frederick Rickinson and Audrey (Marsay) McDougall.
After spending her young childhood traveling the world globally with her family, she came to the United States as a...
Richard William Humphreys, Jr.
Jun 3, 2023
" Richard W. Humphreys, Jr. , 57, passed away after his battle with Cancer on June 3rd, 2023 at Christiana Hospital. He was born September 20th, 1965 in Kissimmee Florida, the son of Richard W. Humphreys Sr. and Ruthann Humphreys(Leonard). Rich served honorably in the United States Army National Guard for 10 years as an Aviation Mechanic while obtaining an...
Evelyn B. Brightwell
Jun 2, 2023
Mary Evelyn "Puzz" Barnes Brightwell of Daisy, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home at age 97.
Born May 26, 1926 in Sykesville, she was the daughter of Edward Barnes and Mary "Mollie" Husselbaugh Barnes.
She often explained that she was nicknamed "Puzz" in childhood by her sister, Alice "after an ugly, frizzy-haired baby in the newspaper comics. She...
Douglas W. Mossburg
Jun 2, 2023
Douglas Wayne Mossburg, 49, of Frederick, Maryland passed away on June 2, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Doug was born on September 13, 1973.
Doug is survived and deeply missed by the love of his life Amy (née Main) of 4 years; and his stepsons, Benjamin and Nathan...
William Richard Davis, Jr.
Jun 2, 2023
William Richard Davis Jr., 91, of Damascus, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Holy Cross Hospital in Germantown.He was the husband of Dorothy Porter Davis for more than 50 years.
Born on October 4, 1931, in Montgomery Co., he was the son of the late William Richard Davis, Sr. and Jessie I. Watkins Davis.He...
Joann R. Miller
Jun 1, 2023
Joann Riggs Miller passed away on June 1, 2023, at her home in Mill Run, Frederick. She was born to William and Leota Riggs on August 24, 1934, in Weston, West Virginia.
After graduating from Weston High School, where she enjoyed playing the euphonium in the marching band, she moved to Washington, D.C., with several girlfriends. They worked for the...
Emily Linton Carnochan
May 31, 2023
Born October 2, 1921, in Washington, DC, Emily Kent Linton grew up on Holly Springs Farm in Charles County, MD. She spoke of walking to a one-room school house, traveling longer distances by horse and buggy, and of her many household chores due to lack of running water, electricity, and central heat. She loved playing with her brothers and sister and...
Joseph "Joe" Franklin Carter
May 31, 2023
Joseph “Joe” Franklin Carter passed away on May 31, 2023, at the age of 39, in Frederick, MD. Joe was preceded in death by his sisters, Tina Carter and Michele Justus-Stewart and brother-in-law, Luciano DiSalvo. Joe leaves behind his children, Joseph Jr., Hunter, Tiaunna, and Nolan. He is also survived by his parents, Darlene & Charlie Carter; his sisters,...
Carol Marie Cornell
May 31, 2023
Mrs. Carol Marie Cornell, age 75, of Ijamsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, following a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. She was the wife of the late David Howard Cornell, who passed away on October 2, 2017. They were married for 48 years. Born on December 24, 1947, in Frederick Maryland, she was the daughter of the...
Bernard Bordenick
May 31, 2023
Bernard M. "Bernie" Bordenick of Frederick, and formerly of Chevy Chase, MD, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Bernie was born on July 9, 1935 in Washington, DC, to the late Morris and Sarah Bordenick. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred, a brother, David, and his loving wife of 50 years, Lisa Beth (Brisker) Bordenick. Bernie and...
Marguerite E. Fisher
May 31, 2023
Marguerite Ellen "Marty" Fisher, 80, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Homewood at Crumland Farms. She was the wife of Frank Fisher for over 60 years. Born on December 4, 1942, in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of Harry Evans and Bettie (McCabe) Evans.
She was a 1960 graduate of Hamilton High School in Columbus,...