Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

William Joseph Gross passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Bill and Gladys (Vogel) Gross.

He was a graduate of Pittson Area High School in PA and Rowan Technical Institute, Salisbury, NC where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Safety and Engineering.

Bill was employed with the...

Jan 4, 2026

Barbara Anne Halling, beloved mother and cherished family member, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Brunswick, Maryland. She was born on October 6, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dorothy Wells Halling and Leroy Halling.

Barbara’s early years were spent moving from Illinois to Arkansas, and as an adult, she made her home primarily in North Carolina and Maryland. She...

Jan 3, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Evens, 89, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026.

Joe was born on December 8, 1936, in Westphalia, Iowa, to George and Marie Evens, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Patrick Evens and Hubert Evens, as well as two grandchildren.

Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959...

Jan 3, 2026

Jan 2, 2026

Michele Lynn Grim, 58, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 23, 1967, in Hagerstown, Maryland she was the daughter of Robert Emanuel Grim and Frances "Cookie" Knight Grim.

Michele was a lifelong member of the Chestnut Grove Bible Church.

She is survived by her loving parents, Robert E. Grim...

Jan 2, 2026

Elzie Milton Brightwell, Jr., affectionately known as "Tom," was born on July 19, 1935, in Washington, D.C., and peacefully passed away at home on January 2, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Elzie M. and Inez Brightwell.

Tom spent his early years in Suitland, Maryland. At the age of twelve, he began working alongside his father in the...

Jan 2, 2026

Vickie Miller passed away on January 2nd. Services will be held on January 12th 2026 at 11 am at Stauffer Funeral Home in Thurmont, located at 104 East Main Street, Thurmont, Maryland, 21788, Rev. Andy Ficks presiding.

Jan 1, 2026

Charles Summerfield Austin III (“Chuck”), of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Born on November 6, 1931, he was the son of Charles Austin Jr. and Dorothy (Buschman) Austin. He was 94 years old and leaves behind a legacy of devotion to family, friends, and community.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 71...

Jan 1, 2026

Osmond "Ted" Snavely, 55, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Meritus Health Care Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Born on February 25, 1970, in San Francisco, California, he was the son of Robert Osmond Snavely and the late Margaret Naoma Snavely (Garland) .

Ted was a 1988 graduate of Boonsboro High School, Boonsboro, Maryland.

Ted enjoyed drawing,...

Dec 31, 2025

Adele Elizabeth Gunn Gill, age 74, of Boonsboro MD, passed away on December 31, 2025 at Doey’s Hospice House in Hagerstown, Maryland. Adele was born in Leesburg, VA on August 25, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Lucile May Olson Gunn Soper and the late Rev. Elgar Clyde Soper and the late Rev. Eldred Cecil Gunn and the...

Dec 30, 2025

Mr. Alton “Buster” Howard Ambush, Sr., 66, of Frederick, Maryland, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Rose Ann Brown Ambush, who was his devoted caregiver until God called him home.

Born on August 23, 1959, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Leroy...

Dec 30, 2025

Rose Loretta Leon, 80, of Frederick, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at her residence with family at her side. She was the wife of Robert Wallace Leon, her husband of 63 years.

Born on June 21, 1945, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Cooksey and Rose Loretta (Melling) Cooksey....

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

Brenda Marie Gillis Smith, 79, of Mount Airy, Maryland passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Carroll Hospital Center.

Born on November 18, 1946, in Olney, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late James William Gillis and Betty Lee Stanley Gillis.

Brenda graduated from Damascus High School Class of ’46 and retired from a successful career in business administration....

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

Rose Ann Lawrence, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, entered eternal rest on December 26, 2025. She was born in Garden City, Kansas on October 2, 1938, to August and Otilla Dater. After graduating from Garden City Community College, she relocated to the Washington D.C. area to take an administrative position with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Later in her career she...

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...