Obituaries
Virginia Ann Gaver
Jul 5, 2026
Virginia Ann Gaver, 74, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek in Frederick, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Ralph E. Gaver Sr.
Born on July 23, 1951, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Mayhew and Mattie...
Bruce A. Phillips
Jul 5, 2026
Bruce A. Phillips, 76, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Northampton Manor Health Care Center in Frederick. He was the loving husband of the late Beverly Phillips, who predeceased him in 2024.
Born on April 22, 1950, in Mount Gilead, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles Phillips and Dolly Belle...
Wanda Ann Scott
Jul 5, 2026
Wanda Ann Scott of Knoxville, Maryland passed away at Frederick Memorial Hospital on July 5, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on February 13, 1956, she was a graduate of Frederick High class of 1974. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Stanley Piere Scott; her sons, Andrew “Beau” Paul...
Helen B. Lynch
Jul 2, 2026
Helen Brown Lynch , 101, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Heartfields Assisted Living in Frederick, Maryland.
Born on January 20, 1925, in Braxton County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late David G. Brown and Florence Herold Brown (later Arndt). She was the devoted wife of William P. Lynch, with...
Cecil William Dagenhart
Jul 2, 2026
Cecil William Dagenhart, born on November 1, 1935, in Myersville, passed away on July 2, 2026. He was a devoted family man whose life touched many through steadfast kindness and unwavering support.
Cecil's early years began in Myersville, where he was raised in a close-knit family. His upbringing instilled in him values of hard work, integrity, and commitment that would define...
Grace Virginia Brown
Jul 2, 2026
Grace Virginia Brown, 80, of Myersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Northampton Manor Health Care Center in Frederick, Maryland. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she was born on June 5, 1946 in Montgomery County, Maryland to Carl Hairfield and Lula (Howes) Knight. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years...
Dr. Stephen Creekmore, PhD, MD
Jun 30, 2026
Dr. Stephen Creekmore passed away on June 30, 2026 peacefully at his home in Frederick Maryland. Serving nearly three decades at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), he helped guide research in biologic and immunotherapeutic approaches to treating cancer.
He was Chief of the Biological Resources Branch (BRB), Developmental Therapeutics Program (DTP), Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD) since 1987. Steve...
Mary Charlene Snyder
Jun 30, 2026
Mrs. Mary Charlene Snyder, 69, of Frederick, MD went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD surrounded by her family after an extended battle with cancer.
Born March 30, 1957, in Frederick, Charlene was the daughter of Richard L. McKnight Jr. and Mary E. Thompson McKnight.
After graduating Frederick High...
Benny Libert Canino
Jun 29, 2026
Benny (Benedetto) Libert Canino, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, peacefully at home.
Born on November 30, 1938, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Libert William Canino and the late Cora Marie Pfeil.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, having been married to the late Charlotte Elizabeth Canino for 68...
Maria E. Addington
Jun 29, 2026
On June 29th, 2026, Maria E. Addington, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, Md.
Born on February 11, 1942, in New York, Maria was the beloved daughter of the late Bill and Rose Rosano. She was also preceded in death by her cherished grandchildren, Danielle Schoonover and Kyle Addington.
Maria graduated from High...
Warren Spencer George
Jun 28, 2026
Warren Spencer George, 92, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed away from this life on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland.
Born on February 18, 1934, in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Paul William George, Sr. and Ethel Charlotte (Carpenter) George.
The youngest of 10 children, he attended Scott High School in North Braddock....
Ragan Lee Haupt
Jun 28, 2026
Ragan Lee Haupt, born on November 6, 1946, in Berkeley County, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Fred and Ruth Unger and the brother of Janette Moats.
In 1965, Ragan married his high school sweetheart, Linda Ann Haupt, beginning a remarkable 59-year journey together. Through life's joys and...
George Roland "Chip" Jae
Jun 27, 2026
George Roland "Chip" Jae, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Patricia Lee Jae. Born on April 28, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the son of George Peter Jae and Mary Etta (Croft) Jae.
Mr. Jae was a 1964 graduate of Gateway High School, in...
Bennie Earl Duncan, Jr.
Jun 27, 2026
Bennie Earl Duncan Jr., 89, of Walkersville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Born July 30, 1936, on his family farm, he was the eldest son of the late Bennie Earl Duncan, Sr. and Goldie Mae Young. He was the husband of Jean Ann Duncan who preceded him in death on January 19, 2026....
Ronnie Ahalt
Jun 27, 2026
Ronald "Ronnie" William Ahalt, Sr., 79, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the loving husband of Evelyn Ahalt for 22 years.
Born on September 18, 1946, in Frederick, MD he was the son of the late Amos Atlee and Helen Margaret (Morrison) Ahalt.
Ronnie was a contractor...
William "Adrian" Wentzel
Jun 26, 2026
William “Adrian” Wentzel passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26. Born September 18, 1943, Adrian was the son of the late Wiliam and Dorothy Wentzel. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia A. Wentzel; his children, Robert Wentzel(Cathy), Rebecca Bellavia(Joseph), Chad Weddle (Irene) and his beloved dog Myla. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by...
John Edward Stittgen, Sr.
Jun 25, 2026
John Edward Stittgen, Sr., passed away June 25, 2026, at the age of 76.
Born on April 21, 1950, in Waukegan, Illinois, John lived a life defined by service, faith, and devotion to his children. He proudly served his country in the United States military for 24 years as a dental hygienist. During his distinguished military career, he was stationed in...
Romualda Biosca McRorie
Jun 25, 2026
Romualda Biosca McRorie, 92, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late James P. McRorie for 51 years.
Born on February 7, 1934, in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Louis Biosca and Celia (Zdanowicz) Biosca.
Romualda was a...
James Thomas Harrison
Jun 24, 2026
James Thomas Harrison Sr., affectionately known as "JT" and lovingly called "Jay" by family and friends, transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on January 6, 1968, in Frederick, Maryland, JT was the beloved son of Thomas Woodrow Harrison and Doris Aretha Harrison.
A graduate of Gov. Thomas Johnson High...
Kevin Grove
Jun 23, 2026
Kevin Grove lived a life defined by love, loyalty, laughter, and an unwavering willingness to help others. He passed away on June 23, 2026 surrounded by the love he gave so freely throughout his life, leaving behind a legacy that will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Kevin was born in Key West, Fl and was the...



