Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

Jean Appleton Thompson, 96, of Frederick, Maryland was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Reston Hospital in Reston, Virginia. She was the wife of the late Dr. Joseph Kyle Thompson.

Born Helen Jean Appleton on February 16, 1929, she was the youngest child of the late John and Jettie (Jamison) Appleton of Coral, Indiana...

Dec 30, 2025

Dec 28, 2025

Marjorie (Margie) Helen Martin, age 90, of Myersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late James D. Martin for 67 years.

Born on March 30, 1935, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Helen Gibbons Fisher and the...

Dec 27, 2025

 Travis Anthony Wetzel, 46, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital. Born on February 27, 1979, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Travis lived a life marked by deep devotion to his family, unwavering integrity, and a heart for service.

Travis is survived by his loving wife, Nicole Marie Wetzel (née Hesse), and their four cherished children:...

Dec 27, 2025

Luerenda Waters, 88 of Cooksville,MD, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 in Potomac Maryland. “Lue” as many called her was born on July 27, 1937 in Horsepen, VA to the late Jessie and Edna (Stevenson) Dickens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Nelson Reed, second husband, Everett Waters, and siblings:...

Dec 27, 2025

Bertha Patricia Morgan (Boone), age 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 27th at Northhampton Manor Nursing Home. Born on October 1, 1938, in Frederick, she spent her life in the community she proudly called home.

Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, Meredith Biser Boone and Bertha Iola Dodd Boone; her son, Clayton Edgar Morgan; her grandson,...

Dec 26, 2025

Frederick William "Biggie" Stephens

September 19, 1932 - December 26, 2025

Frederick William Stephens, 93, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, in his home in Manchester, Maryland, with his beloved wife, Yoon, by his side.

Fred was born on September 19, 1932, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, the son of Clifton Curtis Stephens, I, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Ethel Beatrice Sorrell of Washington,...

Dec 26, 2025

Mary Jo (Miller) Contesti, 77, of Monrovia, Maryland, unexpectedly passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1948, daughter of the late Eloise and James Miller also of Connellsville, Pennsylvania.

Mary Jo attended California University of Pennsylvania where she met the love of her life and husband of 58 years, Daniel Edward Contesti. After...

Dec 26, 2025

William Lloyd Ewing (“Wid,” “Wil”), born January 19, 1965, passed away peacefully at his home in Frederick, Maryland, surrounded by family on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Wil was the beloved husband of Lauriel Ewing, with whom he shared a deep love of fishing, cooking and anything by the water. He was previously married to Kim Ewing, the devoted mother of his...

Dec 26, 2025

Ralph Waldo “Buddy” Drake Jr., 84, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, resilience, and quiet strength that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born in Sheffield, Alabama, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Buddy carried with him the values of both places - a grounded Southern kindness and a...

2025

Kristine Steinborn Colby, age 73, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes in December of 2025 in her home. 

Kristine was born on August 8,1952, in Buffalo, NY, the younger daughter of the late Frederick J. and Edna B. Steinborn. 

She grew up in Buffalo and attended Buffalo Seminary, graduating in 1970. After graduating from American University in 1974, Kris worked for a...

Dec 25, 2025

Clyde Tyrone Burwell Sr, was born on December 14, 1949 in Henderson, NC. He was the beloved son of the late John Wesley Burwell Jr, and Marie Richardson Foster. Clyde attended Henderson Institute where he graduated.

Clyde enlisted in the United States Army in 1972 where he fought in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged from the Army not long...

Dec 25, 2025

Juliana Marie Brown, 75, (Lagana, Pilka) passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Juliana was living with her daughter, Stephanie, and her wife, Candi, with her three grandchildren in Thurmont at the time of her passing.

Juliana, a registered nurse for 30+ years, served patients in multiple settings but strived serving elderly patients at nursing homes and...

Dec 24, 2025

Nadine Dintzer, 65, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

Born on October 10, 1960, she was the daughter of Bernard Dintzer and Ann (Lobel) Dintzer.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 am on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. (Fred), 1621 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, MD.

Interment will be at 12 pm on...

Dec 24, 2025

Sandra L. Martin, 78, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Walkersville. She was the wife of the late Glenn Martin, who passed away in 2019. Born on February 24, 1947, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Samuel Bernard Smith and Grace (Holt) Smith.

Sandra was the last of her immediate family. She...

Dec 24, 2025

Doris Ann Monroe, 82, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. Born on March 31, 1942, in Adamstown, MD, she was the daughter of Simon W. McBride and Annie L. (Bussard) McBride. Doris graduated from Gaithersburg High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon Worthington McBride and...

Dec 23, 2025

Gregory Franklin Conrad Ranneberger, age 50, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. He was born on June 30, 1975, in Frederick, Maryland.

He is survived by his loving and caring parents Phil and Linda Ranneberger. He leaves behind his 3 children, Emma, Caroline, and Cooper Ranneberger. He is also survived by his brother...

Dec 23, 2025

John William Bruchey, III, 76, of Waynesboro, passed away on December 23. He was married to Carol Ann Bruchey, since July 1, 1983. Born on March 1, 1949, he was the son of the late John William Bruchey, II and Minnie LaVinia Jones Bruchey.

John graduated from Frederick High School, Class of 1967, where he played football. He enlisted in the...

Dec 21, 2025

Rex James Parker, 56, of Mount Airy, MD passed from this life on Sunday December 21, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on January 29, 1969, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of James Burton and Norene (Lemma) Parker.

Rex received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from East Carolina University after graduating from Glenelg High School, class...

Dec 21, 2025

Megan Lynne Sengebusch, age 40, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 21, 2025.

Megan was born on October 20, 1985, at Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, to Ernest and Patti Sengebusch. She grew up in Mount Airy, Maryland, where she formed lifelong friendships and deep family bonds.

Megan was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, fiancée, and friend. In addition...