Obituaries

Apr 23, 2025

Betty Ann (Fraley) Dickerson, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born on May 26, 1936 in Olney, Maryland, she was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice Fraley and Mable (Fraley) Ailstock; her stepfather Arthur Ailstock; her beloved husband, James Dickerson; her cherished daughter, Sharon (Dickerson) Smith; and her brother Lewis Fraley.

A life long...

Apr 23, 2025

Patsy Leigh Chesnick (Poe),78, of Brunswick, MD, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home in Brunswick, MD.

Born on September 24, 1946, in VA , she was the daughter of the late John Nathan Poe and Maude Marie Jennings.

Patsy was a graduate of Tazewell High school. She worked at the County Federal Savings & Loan Company...

Apr 22, 2025

Wanda Michelle Murray, 54, of Frederick, Maryland affectionately known as "Muffin" and "Little Bitty" passed from this life on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 into the arms of Jesus, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved daughter of Shirley Murray-Taylor of Frederick, Maryland and James F. Murray Sr., of Rocky Ridge, Maryland. 

Born on May 30, 1970 in...

Apr 21, 2025

Betty Georgette Stull Ifert, 96, of Mount Airy, Maryland passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at Lorien Life Care Center, Mount Airy. She was born in Poplar Springs, Maryland to parents George W. and Eleanor Gillis Stull on February 23, 1929.

After graduating from Lisbon High School class of 1946, Mrs. Ifert began her career as a part-time postal clerk...

Apr 21, 2025

Mrs. Ellen Mary Tarpey, age 94, of Frederick, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2025. She was the wife of John Patrick Tarpey, her loving husband of 65 years. Born on December 9, 1930 in Walpole, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret Robinson.

Ellen is survived by her 8 children, 17 grandchildren and...

Apr 21, 2025

Bettye Bass Hamlin, 94, of Frederick, Maryland.

Bettye Bass Hamlin was the wife of the late John G Hamlin. They married on December 25, 1952, after dating for nine weeks in her hometown of Freeport, Texas and were married for 58 years. They spent many years traveling the country together with family and friends in retirement.

Born on June 26, 1930, in...

Apr 21, 2025

Apr 20, 2025

David Gilbert passed away on April 20, 2025 in Frederick, Maryland.David was born on September 17, 1948 in Des Plaines, Illinois to Arthur and Marion Gilbert. He was the second of four siblings and spent his formative years at the St. Mary's Parochial School.

Thanks to the many prayers of the nuns and his beloved mother, David graduated from Notre Dame...

Apr 20, 2025

"I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss The Dance."

Melody Ann Clark, 69, of Weirton, WV and Mount Airy, MD, mournfully passed from this life on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born on January 17, 1956, in Weirton, WV, she was the daughter of Beth and Dale Clarke. 

Melody attended and graduated from Weir High School, in...

Apr 20, 2025

Samuel L. Jones, 86, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Emma Jones.

Born on March 12, 1939, in Knoxville, MD, he was the son of the late Everett and Mary (Meehan) Jones.

Sam proudly served in the Army, where he was stationed in Germany, an experience he cherished...

Apr 20, 2025

Dianna Lynn Rowland, 69, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the loving wife of David Rowland. They were married for five years.

Born on August 13, 1955, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Main and Anna (Goode) Main.

Dianna was a planner...

Apr 20, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Monica Anne Fabi (Wise), who left us peacefully on April 20, 2025, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.

Born on May 8, 1979, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland, Monica was the cherished daughter of Daniel and Grace Wise. She was raised in Rockville and graduated from...

Apr 19, 2025

Garry Philip Haywood, 86 of Ijamsville, Maryland passed peacefully from this life on Saturday April 19, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Kitti) Haywood with whom he enjoyed a 40-year marriage.

Born September 17, 1938 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Philip and Helen Haywood. Garry was a 1957 graduate of Bethesda Chevy...

Apr 19, 2025

William "Bill" Joseph Workman, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at home after a brief but fierce battle with esophageal cancer at the age of 73. Surrounded by his loved ones, Bill faced his final days with strength, dignity, and his characteristic sense of humor.

Born in Pottsville, PA, on August 7, 1951, Bill was the son of the...

Apr 17, 2025

Delphine T. Koval, 95, currently of Frederick, MD, passed from this life on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Del was the wife of the late John J. Koval, who predeceased her in 2000. Born on October 3, 1929 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Wencelslaus F. Piwonski and Sylvia E. Swierczewski. She retired from Verizon (formerly C&P Telephone Co.)...

Apr 17, 2025

Heather Dee Johnson, 71, of Keymar, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital. She was the loving wife of Darrell Johnson, whom she married on June 10, 1972.

Born on October 12, 1953, in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter Wall and Clairbeth Jane (Ross) Wall.

Heather was raised in Burtonsville,...

Apr 16, 2025

Betty "Jean" Swomley, 82, died April 16, 2025. Jean was born December 24, 1942, in Baltimore, MD and was the daughter of the late Wesley W. and Cecil M. Hudson of Baltimore, MD.

She was the wife of C. Wayne Swomley of Frederick, MD. She was a member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren and the past President of the...

Apr 14, 2025

Louise H. Talley, 96, life-long resident of Frederick, passed from this life suddenly on Monday, April 14, 2025, at her home. She was the loving and devoted wife to the late William R. Talley. They were married for 57 years at the time of his passing on September 25, 2007.

Born on May 3, 1928, in Frederick, she was the daughter...

Apr 14, 2025

Manly "Mandy" Kay Stiffler, 74, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home. She was the wife of the late Dale Stiffler.

Born on August 17, 1950, in NC, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. and Ellen L. (Boykin) Hair.

Mandy worked for Memco until they went out of business and...

Apr 14, 2025

Virginia Laurene “Jenny” Brown Rogers, 89, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Menno Haven Rehab Center in Chambersburg, PA.

Born on January 25, 1936 in Garfield, MD, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Hilda Smith Brown. She was the wife of the late Clarence A. “Pete” Rogers, who predeceased her in 1992.

Virginia was...