Obituaries
Linda Ann Purdum
Aug 14, 2026
Linda Ann Purdum, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. She was the loving wife of Allan R. Purdum. They were married nearly 60 years.
Born on June 20, 1945, in New York, she was the daughter of the late Dwight C. Monnier, Sr. and Lorraine (MacArthur) Monnier.
She...
Linda Laverne Scribner
Aug 12, 2026
Linda Laverne Scribner was born on June 13, 1952, in Manhattan, New York, and transitioned peacefully on August 12, 2026, surrounded by her four loving daughters in Frederick, Maryland.
Linda was a woman of remarkable strength, faith, and perseverance whose life left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered. She was an evangelist who traveled the world sharing the Gospel of...
Frederick G. Wood Sr.
Aug 12, 2026
Frederick G. Wood, Sr., 79, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Born March 16, 1947, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Gerry E. Wood and Katherine T. Wood (Strobel).
Fred proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. His commitment...
Christine L. Blumenauer
Aug 12, 2026
Christine Louise Blumenauer, age 68, a cherished longtime resident of Middletown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with vascular dementia. She was born on January 16, 1958, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Robert J. Smith, Sr. and Valerie L. Smith of Frederick, Maryland. Christine shared 43 loving years of marriage...
Aphrodite Tripiotis
Aug 10, 2026
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Aphrodite "Nancy" Tripiotis, 87, of Ocean View, DE on August 10, 2026. Aphrodite was born on October 16, 1938 in Sparta, Greece to John and Efthemia Foundas and was sister to Jimmy, Dino, Chris, and Nick, and step-daughter to Georgia Foundas.
Aphrodite was a dedicated wife, mother, sister and friend, who was...
Judy Aurand Torboli
Aug 10, 2026
Judy Aurand Torboli, entered into eternal peace on August 10, 2026. Born on August 1, 1959, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Judy was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Aurand and Patricia Eyler.
A 1976 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School, Judy went on to build a successful and respected career as a construction estimator for Biscayne Contractors. Upon her well-earned...
Elizabeth "Libby" Hutchinson Thomas
Aug 9, 2026
Elizabeth "Libby" Hutchinson Thomas, 79, of Urbana, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of J. Barry Thomas, her husband of 58 years.
Born on March 13, 1947, in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Mishler Hutchinson and Elizabeth McCann Hutchinson.
Libby was a 1964 graduate of Cathedral...
Mary Josephine Schnabel
Aug 9, 2026
MARY JOSEPHINE SCHNABEL
June 16, 1934 – August 9, 2026
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother (GG)
Mary Josephine, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, surrounded by family in her final days. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Francis Schnabel. She is survived by her two daughters, Karen Ritchey (Daniel), and Deidrea Schnabel (Nathan Harris, deceased); two...
Hayes N. Harmon
Aug 8, 2026
Mr. Hayes N. Harmon , 85, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. He was the beloved husband of Sharon L. Harmon for 24 years.
Born on June 26, 1941, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Albert and Julia (Boyles) Harmon.
Hayes worked at Frederick...
M. Ellen Chitwood
Aug 7, 2026
Martha Ellen Chitwood, nee Roberts, age78, died Friday, August 7, 2026.
She was born May 15, 1948 in Frederick, MD. Ellen was the daughter of the late H. Sterling and Doris Roberts. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Richard ‘Dick’ Chitwood; as well as her son, Michael Shawn Kelly; and her sisters, Harriett (Joseph) Eyler and Doris ‘Becky’...
Julia Beth Walser
Aug 6, 2026
Julia Beth Walser, 67, of Autumn Lake Glade Valley Nursing Home, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Frederick Health Hospital, with her daughter, Holly, by her side.
She was the daughter of the late Donald E. McCleary and stepmother, Mary Kay McCleary, currently of Waynesboro, PA.
Born June 28, 1959, in Bethesda, MD, Julia attended Waynesboro, PA area schools and later...
Patricia Ann Myers German
Aug 5, 2026
Patricia Ann Myers German, 91, of Thurmont, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was born on February 28, 1935 and was raised in Ijamsville, MD. She attended Ijamsville United Methodist Church where she worshipped most of her life.
She was the daughter of the late Nelson W. Myers Sr. and Gladys Linthicum Myers and was sister to the late...
Stephen Payne Smith
Aug 3, 2026
Stephen Payne Smith, 63, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away in his sleep on August 3rd, 2026. Born on March 13, 1963, in Pensacola, Florida, Stephen was the youngest of three sons of the late Gerald Hunt Smith and Anne Day Smith. Stephen grew up all across America, having lived in Florida, California, Minnesota, Ohio, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, Arizona,...
Harry Junior Anderson
Aug 3, 2026
Harry JR Anderson, Age 90, of Union Bridge, died August 3rd, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born November 14, 1935 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Jack Anderson and Anna Phoebe Anderson.
He was the late Husband of Erma Anderson.
He loved providing for his family.
He is survived by Sarah Thomas (deceased), Janet Anderson, Jamie Anderson and son-in-law Timothy...
Jennifer Lynn Schafer
Aug 3, 2026
The world lost a remarkable soul on August 3, 2026, when Jennifer Schnell Schafer passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 18, 1986, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Jennifer was the beloved daughter of Bonnie Schnell and the late Tony Schnell. Her compassionate spirit and unwavering dedication to others left an indelible mark on everyone who...
Hope Ann Lorient
Aug 3, 2026
Hope Ann Lorient, 50, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, August 3, 2026 at her home with her partner, Jemal, by her side.
Born on September 25, 1975, Frederick, she was the daughter of the late John W. Smith and Janice P. Boone Young.
In addition to her partner, Jemal D. Valentine, she will be sorely missed by her...
Clara Sue Vanderford
Aug 2, 2026
Clara Sue Vanderford (Horst), of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away August 2, 2026. Born on September 22, 1952, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Sue lived a life rooted in faith, family, and quiet service to others.
A graduate of North Hagerstown high school, Sue worked as a nurse’s assistant before dedicating herself fully to the roles she valued most: loving wife of 28 years...
Deborah Elaine Fornwald
Aug 1, 2026
Deborah Elaine "Debbie, Forney" Fornwald, 71, life-long resident of Thurmont, passed from this life on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Born on March 27, 1955, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Emil Fornwald and Helen Frances (Long) Fornwald.
Debbie was a proud member of Catoctin High School, class of...
Nancy Wenner Orndorff
Aug 1, 2026
Nancy Wenner Orndorff, age 90, of Lovettsville, Virginia, passed from this life on August 1, 2026, in Frederick, Maryland.
Born August 26, 1935, in Loudon County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George F. Wenner and Catherine Virts Wenner. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Bernard C. Orndorff
Nancy is survived by her children: Jerry Orndorff and...
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