Obituaries
James Bremner IV
Oct 6, 2026
James Bremner IV, formerly of Glenn Dale, Maryland, passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 57.
James was a beloved father, brother, uncle, son, husband, and friend. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Janelle Bremner, who was the pride and joy of his life.
James shared a special bond with Janelle through softball and proudly attended all...
Merhle Young
Oct 6, 2026
Merhle F. Young, 93, of Thurmont, Maryland, went home to the Lord, on Tuesday October 6th, at Glade Valley Autumn Lake in Walkersville MD.
He was born on January 14, 1933, in Middletown, MD, he was the son of late Charles E. Young and Alma E. (Bussard) Young. He was the husband of the late Constance Young who died in 2015.
Merhle...
Emma Rubin
Oct 5, 2026
Emma LeAnn Rubin, age 23 of New Market, MD, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Dove House in Westminster, MD, after fighting hard against ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends. She was born March 1, 2003 in Frederick, MD, the daughter of Lisa Rubin and Mitchell Rubin. She will continue to be remembered by...
Audrey Morgan Stapf
Oct 5, 2026
Audrey Stapf, a faithful servant of God, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and longtime resident of Mount Airy, MD, was called to her heavenly rest on October 5th, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 85.
Born on October 13, 1940, Audrey grew up in Violetville, Maryland and was a proud graduate of Western High School. Her life...
Billy Lee Snoots
Oct 3, 2026
Mr. Billy Lee Snoots, 84 of Hagerstown, MD passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2026 under hospice care at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.
Born February 27, 1942 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Albert L. and Midred C. Snoots. He grew up and lived most of his young life in Buckeystown, MD.
Billy graduated from Frederick High...
Barbara A. Grimes
Oct 2, 2026
Barbara Ann Grimes (Sissy), 88, of Frederick Md, went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 2, 2026, at Homewood at Martinsburg (PA). She was the beloved wife of the late Charles W. Grimes, Jr. They were married on June 24, 1956, in the Doubs Lutheran Church. They were happily married until Bill’s death Dec 27th 2009.
Born on March...
Judy Thomas Smith
Oct 1, 2026
Judith B. Thomas Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, Maryland. She spent her last day surrounded by nature, fresh air, and sunshine, embraced by the love of her family.
Born on January 11, 1941, in Takoma Park, Maryland,...
Maurice Hayes Payne, Sr.
Oct 1, 2026
Maurice Hayes Payne, Sr., 95, of Knoxville, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Viva Senior Living in Hagerstown, MD.
Maurice was born on July 3, 1931, in Jefferson, MD, to Maurice Raymond and Ethel Payne. Maurice worked for Frederick Electronics/Plantronics and SFA in Frederick, MD, as a machinist for over 50 years, working well into his 70s....
Lorraine Shipley McBride
Sep 30, 2026
Lorraine “Raine” Shipley McBride
Born October 7, 1933, in Damascus, MD and passed away peacefully from natural causes on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, while in Hospice care at Homewood Living of Frederick, MD.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa L. Mitchell and husband, Roger E. Mitchell, of Round Hill, VA; her son, Michael P. McBride and wife, Joy McBride, of Lexington...
Melissa Anne Horner
Sep 29, 2026
Melissa Anne Horner, age 65, of Boonsboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and will be deeply missed.
Roberta (Bert, Berta) Plattner Windle
Sep 28, 2026
Roberta (Bert, Berta) Plattner Windle, 85, passed from this life on 28 September 2026 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living facility in Frederick, Maryland.
Roberta was born 19 October 1940 in Pekin, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Richard Harold Plattner and Barbara Ann Gerber Plattner. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years and the love...
Harry Donald Long
Sep 28, 2026
Harry Donald “Shorty” Long, 90, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away on Monday, September 28th at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on May 16, 1936, in Westminster, Maryland, Shorty was the son of the late Alva Theodore Long and Viola (Chipley) Long. He was the beloved husband of Elisabeth "Liesl" Marie (Wetzstein) Long, who preceded him in death on February 10, 2019, after...
Helen Eaton Baseley
Sep 28, 2026
Helen Eaton Baseley, 94, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 28, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted wife of 68 years to Richard J. Baseley.
Born on October 27, 1931, in Pontiac, IL, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Eaton and Mina (Slimpert) Eaton of Newton,...
Mary Mayetta Stone Zimmerman
Sep 27, 2026
Mary Mayetta Stone Zimmerman, 100, of Frederick, passed from this life into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on September 27, 2026 at Kline Hospice House, Mt. Airy. She was the wife of the late Roger E. "Buck" Zimmerman, who preceded her in death on January 28, 1990. Born on November 30, 1925, in White Marsh, Maryland, she was...
Linda M. Simpson
Sep 27, 2026
Linda M. Simpson, of Middletown, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 27, after a short fight with cancer.
Born March 20, 1948, Linda will be remembered for the love of her family and friends, compassion, creativity and her sense of humor.
Though she will be missed by all of those who knew her, she will be deeply missed...
Esther Darlene Clements
Sep 27, 2026
Esther Darlene Clements, 75, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. She is survived by her loving sister, Barbara L. Clements.
Born on Sept. 6, 1951, in Mountaindale, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Esther Mae (Hewitt) Clements, and the sister of the late Jerry E. Clements.
Darlene attended Walkersville High School prior to...
Evelyn Rae (Delauter) Eccard
Sep 27, 2026
Evelyn Rae (Delauter) Eccard , 98, of Smithsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at her home in Smithsburg, MD. She was the wife of the late William Glenn Eccard, Jr.
Born on April 29, 1928, in Smithsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Roy W. and Grace Rae (Leiboldt) Delauter.
Prior to her retirement, Evelyn...
Edward Duffy
Sep 26, 2026
Edward Joseph Duffy of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at the age of 86.
Ed was born on February 17, 1940, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He built a long and dedicated career in the insurance industry and proudly served his country as a Coast Guard Reservist, later continuing his commitment as a member of the Coast...
John Lynch, Jr.
Sep 23, 2026
John Lynch, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on September 23, 2026.
Born and raised in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, John graduated from Connellsville High School before earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for four years during the Cuban Missile Crisis, traveling to many countries throughout his service. One of...
Carol Marie LeStrange
Sep 23, 2026
Carol Marie LeStrange, 89, of Ijamsville, passed away on Sept 22, 2026. Born January 29, 1937, in Panama NY, she was the daughter of the late Bessie M and Carl R Lindberg.
She was employed by AVEMCO Insurance Brokerage, Inc. in Maryland for many years.
Carol loved her family unconditionally, and was compassionate, giving, and kind to all. She loved gardening, puzzles,...



