Obituaries

Sep 15, 2025

Patricia LaVerne Greenfield, 91, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home in Brunswick, MD.

Born on January 29, 1934, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Frances (Wenner) Greenfield.

Patricia was a 1952 graduate of Brunswick high school. She remained connected to many of her classmates throughout her...

Sep 14, 2025

Alta Fogle Willard, 83, of Thurmont, Maryland, daughter of the late Calvin and Lillian Fogle passed from this life on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Frederick Crossing of Journey in Frederick, MD. Her husband of 64 years, Gideon Lee Willard passed away on March 26, 2024.

Alta was a stay at home mom who frequently enjoyed yard sales, flea markets and...

Sep 13, 2025

Mr. Kelly David Holt, 54, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Born on April 11, 1971, in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of King Holt and Irene Opal (Deacon) Holt, and the woman who raised him L. Virginia Klump.

He was a High school graduate and a Class A CDL driver.

He was a truck driver for over...

Sep 13, 2025

Donald Meredith “Tex” Hoffman, 89, of Frederick passed away on September 13, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Frederick, Maryland.

Born on October 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Malcolm M. Hoffman and the late Eveyln Eaves Hoffman Poplo.

He proudly served in the United States Army and received a certificate of recognition for his service during the Cold War...

Sep 13, 2025

Teresa "Terry" Lin May, 66, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away September 13, 2025, just two days shy of her 67th birthday. Born on September 15, 1958, Terry filled the lives of everyone around her with love, laughter, and kindness.

She was the devoted wife of Paul E. May, Jr., having just celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on September 10th. Together they...

Sep 12, 2025

Eva Frances Blankenship Eichelberger died Friday, September 12 at Meritus Hospital at the age of 83.

Eva was born on June 2, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY. At the age of three, she moved to New Bedford, MA with her mother to be near family, including her much beloved grandmother, Eva Flora Cusson Oullette. By high school her mother and stepfather moved...

Sep 12, 2025

Dorothy Porter Davis, 97, of Damascus, Maryland, passed away from this life on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Glade Valley Nursing Home in Walkersville, Maryland. She was the wife of the late William Richard Davis who died in 2023.

Born on September 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Addie Bennett Porter. Mrs. Dorothy Davis worked for...

Sep 11, 2025

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Claire Elizabeth Widmann Morley entered eternal rest.

She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Christopher Morley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Fallier Widmann and Edward Theobold Widmann; her siblings, Josephine E. O’Donnell, Barbara M. Widmann, and Edward M. Widmann; and her grandson, Benjamin Michael Balcerek.

Claire was the loving mother of...

Sep 10, 2025

Suzanne Elizabeth Metheny, 64, of Thurmont, passed unexpectedly but peacefully on September 10th surrounded by her immediate family.

Born and raised in Frederick County, Suzanne was a graduate of Linganore High School. An active and devoted member of the Thurmont community for decades, she was a long-time employee of the Thurmont Regional Library, youth soccer coach, child-care giver for many families,...

Sep 10, 2025

Adriana Bobbio Gramaglia Bokma, 78, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at home. She was the wife of Bob Henry Bokma for 48 years. Born on November 22, 1946, in Alessandria, Italy, she was the daughter of Carlo Bobbio Mussio and Ercolina (Gramaglia Bertolino) Bobbio.

She was educated at Colegio Maria Auxiliadora (Barquisimeto), Universidad Centro...

Sep 10, 2025

Brenda Lee Van Leeuwen, 70, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Born on February 9, 1955, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Benjamin Lee Dodson and Jean Frances (Boswell) Dodson.

Brenda was a graduate of High Point High School, Class of 1973. She was an accountant for...

Sep 9, 2025

Karen Carpenter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, at the age of 79, at Country Meadows of Frederick. Born in 1946 to Mary Smith and Robert Brown, Karen spent her early years as a proud “military brat,” living in many places around the world. She later embraced military life once again, marrying Patrick Carpenter and spending 50 years as...

Sep 9, 2025

Thomas Vincent Kolb, Sr., 82, of Thurmont, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on November 29, 1942, in Thurmont, MD, he was the son of the late Emanuel James and Bessie Mae (Warrenfeltz) Kolb. He was the husband of the late LuWana (Welch) Kolb and Mary Ann (Warner).

Thomas was a brick and stone mason. He...

Sep 9, 2025

Jack Randall Sexton, 13, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Born on March 31, 2012, in Libertytown, MD he was the son of Kayla Nicole Sexton of Brunswick and Joshua Dean Wright of Emmitsburg, MD.

Jack attended 8th grade at Brunswick Middle school. He played football for bjr as well as basketball on a Brunswick rec...

Sep 9, 2025

Linda Loudena Richards, 80, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. She was the beloved wife of Robert Richards for 51 years.

Born on July 23, 1945, in Decater, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Virginia Burke (McPhail) Maloney.

A graduate of Oak Ridge High...

Sep 8, 2025

Sep 6, 2025

Spencer Gerald Stonestreet Jr., 85, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away peacefully September 6, 2025. Born October 19, 1939, in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of the late Spencer Gerald Stonestreet Sr. and Helen Bell (Smith) Emerick.

Spencer was a dedicated member of the Carpenter’s Union and proudly served as an instructor for the Carpenter & Joiner Apprenticeship program, where he...

Sep 6, 2025

Mrs. Sharon Joanne Eckenrode, 72, of Frederick, Maryland died Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her daughter’s home.

Born on March 11, 1953 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Goldie Shaw (Lewis Cline) and Albert Cline and the wife of the late Ronald Eckenrode for 51 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Golden and husband, Scott, and Christina...

Sep 5, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Gilbert Samuel Brown Jr., 84, of Mount Airy, MD. He went home peacefully, surrounded by his family.

Born in Rockville, MD, to Gilbert Samuel Brown Sr and Iola A. (Archer) Brown, Gil gave his life to Christ at an early age. He devoted his life to faith, family, and service in...

Sep 5, 2025

Dr. Curtis James Baird, 81, of Mount Airy, died September 5, 2025, at Silverado Dementia Care in Frederick, MD, while under the recent care of hospice. He was the beloved husband of Carole Cleveland Flanigan.

Born May 2, 1944, in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of the late Curtis and Mary Elizabeth (Rathbun) Baird.

Dr. Baird, a 4th generation Seventh-day...