Christina Donahue-Taylor, 59 years old, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on June 24, 2020 in Frederick Maryland. Christina was born in Kiel, Germany to James and Inge Donahue in October 1960.  She graduated from Garfield Senior High School at Woodbridge, Virginia in 1978.  She married Alan Taylor in November 2000 in Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodbridge, VA. She graduated in 1980 from Northern Virginia Community College with an associate degree in medical records and later...

Ashley Nicole Graffam passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and closest friends. Ashley was born on December 12, 1993 in Norwich, CT and has resided with her mother, Lisa Owens, and stepfather, Donny Owens, in Thurmont, MD since 2006.  Ashley fought bravely for her entire life with dignity, bravery, and grace against a rare genetic disorder called Mucolipidosis Type IV. Ashley was a true angel on earth and touched hundreds of lives. She loved...

Richard Ray Carter of Thurmont passed away on July 5, 2020 at the Washington Hospital Center, following complications from heart bypass surgery.  Born on June 23, 1947 at the Florence Crittenton Home for Unwed Mothers, he was adopted six days later by Melvon and Lydia Grogg Carter of Washington, DC.  Richard worked as an engineer at the Executive Resident of the White House in Washington, DC. from January 1974 to September 2010. He served under Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush...

Debbie Ann Hines, 61, of Hagerstown died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Hagerstown Health Care Center.  Debbie was born on October 24, 1958 to Robert and Louise Hines.  She attended Parkdale High School and graduated from Frederick Community College. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, cooking from scratch, playing guitar and spending time with her family.  Debbie is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Vansteinburg; granddaughter, Emily Bare; grandsons, Jacob and Liam Vansteinburg;...

On 7 December 2019 William R. Dodd, known as “Curly” to his family and close friends and as “Bill” by the rest of the world, was graciously called home by his Savior, Yahushua.  Bill was transformed from his pain filled body and is in his Father’s presence for the rest of eternity. Bill leaves behind his devoted wife, Sandra L. Dodd, of 59 years along with four adult children (Tammie Gandy, Beverly Dodd, Robert Dodd, and Jonathan Dodd), four grandchildren...

Wayne “Buck” Metz, 77, of Sharpsburg, Maryland passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was the husband of Brenda Metz. Born on November 3, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Flosse (Jones) Metz. He spent 11 years in the Navy, attending trade schools and serving on ships, and he served two tours in the Vietnam War. Buck retired from the Metro Transit Authority in Washington DC and worked for several years at EastAlco in Frederick. He was definitely a Mr. Fix-It, he was...

Frances Elizabeth Whitehair, 73, of Damascus, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.  Her lights are now glowing as she has entered through our Lords Golden Gates.   Born on January 30, 1947, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Howard and Marie Josephine (Casserly) Howard.  She attended St. Patricks Academy, Class of 1965.  Fran moved to Olney, Maryland and enjoyed being a stay at home mom for her four...

Ms. Sharon Ann Wiklinski of Frederick, Maryland, died Monday, June 29th, 2020 at the age of 71. Born on September 23, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio, she was the proud mother of Rebecca Ann Daniels. Ms. Wiklinski received her bachelor’s degree in social welfare in 1971 and a master’s degree in social work in 1979, both from Ohio State University. Ms. Wiklinski was an enthusiastic Buckeyes fan her entire life. She was dedicated to serving her community and spent her career as a licensed...

Sarah Margaret (Margie) Valentine, 97, of Williamsport, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Williamsport Retirement Village in Williamsport, MD surrounded by her family. She was a caring mother and the loving wife of the late Franklin Leroy Valentine, Sr., her husband of 72 years. Born on April 19, 1923, in Emmitsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Felix A. Stouter and Mary Margaret (Hardman) Stouter. Sarah worked as a Proofreader at Moore Business Forms...