Obituaries

Jun 1, 2026

Anna Zeock Smith, a woman whose vibrant spirit and unwavering determination touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, following a long illness. Born on December 6, 1957, to the late John and Kiyoko Zeock of Brown's Mills, New Jersey.

Anna held a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Physical Education, a foundation that exemplified her...

Jun 1, 2026

Robert T. Carroll died on June 1, 2026, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Bob lived alone in the New Addition section of Brunswick for over 40 years. He was a career soldier and was honorably retired from the U.S. Army in 1982.

He was a native of NY City and was the only child of William T. Carroll and...

May 30, 2026

Mary Ann Horn, beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt, godmother, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Mary was born on December 8, 1959, in Washington, DC, beloved daughter of Julius and Cecilia Horn. Growing up as the second youngest child of eight, she learned to be loud, a...

May 30, 2026

Nelson Carroll Smith, born November 30, 1954, in Myersville, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 10:45am with family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nelson was a retired Facilities Manager for a biotech company, a role that suited him well - he was the kind of man who could fix anything, and if he couldn't,...

May 30, 2026

Bonnie Wastler Nikirk, 94, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at home surrounded by her family.

Born on June 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Carrie Tressler Wastler. Bonnie was the wife of the late Glenn Nikirk for 61 years who died in November 2013.

She graduated from Thurmont High School...

May 30, 2026

Michael Byrnes, 63, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Born on August 29, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Richard Charles and Alice Patricia (Rowe) Byrnes.

A proud graduate of Frederick High School, Michael went on to own and operate a landscape business for an impressive 35 years. Through his work,...

May 30, 2026

Thomas A. "Andy" Conner, 50, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the husband of Sarah Conner for 31 years.

Born on August 20, 1975, in Ranson, WV he was the son of Tina Cooper of Hedgesville, WV and the late Thomas Woodrow Conner.

Andy was a 1994...

May 28, 2026

May 28, 2026

Ronald "Buck" Chaney, 82, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this Life on Thursday May 28, 2026 at his home. He was the husband of 61 years to Linda Chaney. 

Born on September 14,1943, he was the son of late Raymond and Betty Chaney. Ronald was a working man through his life. He drove dump trucks and tractor trailers for most of...

May 28, 2026

Harold John “Nick” Kirschner was born in Lowville, New York on April 9th, 1937. Nick grew up in Croghan, New York, the oldest of five children of Harold and Helen Kirschner. He was very hard-working from an early age; delivering newspapers, selling drinks and food at the local ballpark, whatever could help his family. He attended the Father Leo Memorial...

May 27, 2026

Judith L. Hawse, 77, of Clarksburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital. Her husband, P. Wayne Hawse, passed in June of 2025.

Born on December 22, 1948, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Paul B. Anderson and Claire J. (Grimes) Reeves.

Judy attended Frederick High School. She worked for the Montgomery...

May 26, 2026

Peggy Hahn, 75, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was the loving wife of John Hahn, with whom she shared more than 56 years of marriage. Born on August 21, 1950, she was the daughter of James Thomas Schultz and Louise Naomi (Putman) Schultz.

Peggy was a 1968 graduate of Frederick High School and worked for many...

May 25, 2026

Celia Fraley,90, of Thurmont, Maryland, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 25, 2026 at her home in Thurmont, MD.

Born on July 10, 1935 in Thurmont, MD, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Ethel Stambaugh. She was the wife of the late Carroll N. Fraley. They were married for 67 years.

Celia was a member of Apples...

May 24, 2026

Eugene Mongan, Sr., known to those who loved him as “Woody”, 84, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on February 20, 1942, in Smithsburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Clyde Milton and Elizabeth Alberta (Stull) Mongan.

Eugene was a working man through and through he spent...

May 24, 2026

William Joseph "Bill" Trickett, III, 79, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his residence. He was the husband of Diane Hoffman Trickett his wife of 53 years.

Born on November 2, 1946, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late William Joseph Trickett, Jr. and Anna Josephine Richwalsky Trickett.

Surviving in addition...

May 24, 2026

Marianne Angela Russell Hosea, born on April 5, 1933, in England to Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Williams, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Silverado Memory Care Community in Frederick, MD. She leaves behind a rich tapestry of memories and accomplishments.

In her youth, Marianne married Peter Malcolm Hosea, a young RAF officer, and together they...

May 23, 2026

Sharon Wise Parker, 85, of Frederick, Maryland passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Tranquillity at Fredericktowne.

Born March 5, 1941 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Joseph Wise and Ruth Virginia Wise.

She found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved horses and carriage rides, taking day trips, baking, crafts,...

May 22, 2026

Theresa Renee Hill passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, Maryland after an 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 65.

Theresa lived a life marked by faith, service, education, and deep personal connection. Born in Frederick, Maryland, on February 21, 1961, she was the daughter of Wayne E. Hill and Jacquelyn (McIntosh)...

May 22, 2026

Carol Lee (Fraley) Humerick, 85 of Thurmont, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights. Carol was predeceased by her husband Jim in 2018.

The daughter of the late Mary and Carl Fraley, Carol lived in Thurmont her entire life. Carol graduated from Thurmont High School in 1959 and married Jim shortly after. Carol worked for...

May 21, 2026

Paul Anthony Kerr, 79, of Jefferson, MD, passed from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Kline Hospice House.

Born on September 6, 1946 in Maryville, TN, he was the son of the late Charles Edwin Kerr and Louise Ward Kerr Coury.

Paul graduated from Maryville High School, where Paul was the Captain of the school's 1963 football team. Paul graduated...