Obituaries

Laurellett Kirby

Laurellett Kirby

May 12, 2023

 

 

Laurellet Kirby, 75, of Boonsboro, Maryland, transitioned from this life on Friday, May 12th 2023, At her home in which she shared her Husband in Boonsboro, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Ricardo Kirby.

She was born on October 23, 1947, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the Sister of Gail Hampton and Charles Hampton...

Fred Hamed Mosrie

Fred Hamed Mosrie

May 12, 2023

On Friday May 12, 2023 one of the brightest lights this world has ever seen, Fred H. Mosrie, passed away, at the of age 80, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughter. 

Fred’s humble beginnings, began November 29, 1942 in Mullens, West Virginia. Fred was the second son born to a Syrian restaurant entrepreneur and a young beautiful West Virginia...

Michael Todd Smith

Michael Todd Smith

May 12, 2023

 

Michael Todd Smith, 51, of Frederick, Maryland died peacefully, after a battle with cancer, at Frederick Health Hospital on May 12, 2023.  He was a kind and gentle soul, liked by all who knew him.

Mike was born on September 21, 1971 in Rockville, MD and grew up in Frederick where he attended Thomas Johnson High School.  He met...

Robert Franklin Smith, Jr.

Robert Franklin Smith, Jr.

May 12, 2023

Robert Franklin Smith, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away on May 12th, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 82 years old.Born on August 21st, 1940, in Frederick, Maryland, Robert graduated from Damascus High School before enrolling in the United States Army. He proudly served his country and was honorably discharged in...

John Whittaker

John Whittaker

May 11, 2023

John C. Whittaker passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 11th, 2023.  

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Louise (Hoffman) Whittaker in 2003. The two were married at the Graceham Moravian Church in 1970, and began their life together in Thurmont. John is also preceded in death by his father, Harry James Whittaker (1990) and by his mother,...

Dorothy Ann Hackett

Dorothy Ann Hackett

May 10, 2023

Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Hackett, a loving sister, mother, and grandmother passed away on May 10th, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born on January 3rd, 1942, in Poolesville, MD to the late Joshua Hamilton and Fannie Mae (Moore) Hamilton. There she was an active member of the community and built her legacy as a Deaconess at Jerusalem Baptist...

Kristin Carole Olcott McGee

Kristin Carole Olcott McGee

May 10, 2023

 

Kristin Carole Olcott McGee, 50, died May 10, 2023 with her family by her side in Washington, DC. She was born May 22, 1972 in Troy, NY to Carole Ann Martin Howard and Douglas Frank Olcott. She attended Shaker High School in Latham, NY, college at SUNY Geneseo in Geneseo, NY and graduate school at Touro College on Long...

Clive R. Rowley

Clive R. Rowley

May 10, 2023

Clive R. Rowley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 10th, 2023 in Frederick MD at the age of 82. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.Born on February 4th, 1941 in Washington DC the year of the JEEP to his parents and survived by his wife Peggy Rowley, daughters, Becky...

Susan Virginia Wachter

Susan Virginia Wachter

May 10, 2023

Susan Virginia Wachter, 64, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her home.

Born on June 29, 1958, in Thurmont where she was raised on a farm. She was the daughter of the late Paul William Wachter and Mary Margeret (Hooper) Wachter.

She attended Lewistown Elementary then graduated in 1976 from Governor Thomas Johnson...

Darlene Elizabeth Fogle McKnight

Darlene Elizabeth Fogle McKnight

May 10, 2023

Darlene Elizabeth Fogle McKnight has passed away on 10th May 2023 at her birthplace, Frederick Maryland, due to Dementia. She was surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was born on 21st August 1945 to John Fogle and Helen Burchey Fogle in Maryland.Darlene attended Frederick High School and graduated with the class of 1963. It was during her high school years...

John "Squirrel" Griffith

John "Squirrel" Griffith

May 9, 2023

 

John Griffith, also known as "Squirrel," passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. He was born on November 23, 1959.

John is survived by a large and loving family who will cherish his memory. His wife, Debbie Griffith, stood by his side for many years and was his partner in life....

Lorraine Lois Smith

Lorraine Lois Smith

May 9, 2023

Lorraine Lois Smith, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 09, 2023, in Mount Airy, Maryland. She was born to Elmer Folsom and Bernice Laflam Folsom on August 02, 1933 in New Hampshire.Lorraine had an eventful life with many accomplishments and wonderful memories. She graduated from Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Her family always...

Margaret Irene Rohrer

Margaret Irene Rohrer

May 8, 2023

 

Margaret Irene Rohrer, 96, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, went home to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1926, in Trego, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur M. and Edna Mae (Danner) Grimm and lived there until her 1945 marriage to her beloved...

Bruce Eugene Nissley

Bruce Eugene Nissley

May 7, 2023

Bruce Eugene Nissley, a veteran, loving husband and father, and avid golfer died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home in Frederick, MD at the age of 99. He was the loving husband of the late Arlene Nissley. They were married for 70 beautiful years until her passing on July 12, 2014. Bruce was born on June 12, 1923, to the...

Thelma Irene Miller

Thelma Irene Miller

May 7, 2023

Thelma Irene Miller,86, of Thurmont, MD, passed from this life on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Silverado Frederick Memory Care.

Born on June 15, 1936, in New Midway, she was the daughter of the late John Herman and Eva Lucille (Rice) Fogle.

Irene graduated from Thurmont High School in June of 1954. She was a member of Trinity United Church...

Krystle Dawn Russell

Krystle Dawn Russell

May 6, 2023

 

Krystle Dawn Russell, 31, of Knoxville, Maryland, went home to the Lord and her family on May 6, 2023, our little warrior never gave up after a long battle with cancer. 

Born on September 20, 1991, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of  Brenda Russell and the late Ronald Showe.

Krystle was a 2009 graduate of Tuscarora High...

Joann Louise Mucha

Joann Louise Mucha

May 6, 2023

 

It is with heavy heart, we inform you our beloved Joann Mucha passed away on May 6, 2023, after a short battle with metastatic, small-cell, lung cancer.

Joann was born to Walter Hoehler and Dorothy De Philips on May 6, 1947, in Perth Amby, N.J. A graduate of Perth Amboy High School, she then went on to graduate from...

Ted Joseph Pfau

Ted Joseph Pfau

May 5, 2023

 

Ted Joseph Pfau passed away at the young age of 70 on May 5, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights surrounded by his family. 

Ted was born in Queens, New York on March 2, 1953 to William John Pfau and Florence Marie Pfau (Reidel), as the third of five children. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School...

Frederick "Fred" Delano Fisher

Frederick "Fred" Delano Fisher

May 4, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Frederick Delano Fisher, affectionately known as "Fred" to his friends and family. Fred passed away on May 4, 2023, at Frederick Health Hospital in Maryland surrounded by loved ones. Fred was born on July 28, 1933, in Maryland to Guy R. Fisher and Julia Cathern Carbaugh. He had...

Robert E. Van Gilder

Robert E. Van Gilder

May 4, 2023

Robert E. Van Gilder passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023 in Frederick, MD. He was the husband of the late Thelma Demory Van Gilder who predeceased him in 2009. They had been married for 62 years.

Bob was born in Uniontown, PA on July 31, 1927. He was the son of Wesley and Ella (Yauger) Van Gilder. Bob enlisted...