Obituaries
A. Jane Tritt
Oct 12, 2025
Mrs. A. Jane Tritt, a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and colleague, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025; exactly one year after the passing of her husband, Jack. She was born on September 29, 1936 in Danville, PA, the daughter of Harold O. Kramer and Mildred V. Maurer Kramer. She was also the stepdaughter of...
Richard L. Holdcraft
Oct 10, 2025
Mr. Richard L. Holdcraft, age 80, of Frederick, MD, died on Friday October 10th at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of Becky M. Thompson Holdcraft of Frederick, MD. Born December 6, 1944, he was the son of the late Joseph Henry Holdcraft and Mary Six Holdcraft.
Mr. Holdcraft attended local schools and was a 1963 graduate of Massanutten Military...
Donald Wayne Shankle
Oct 10, 2025
Donald “Donnie” Wayne Shankle, 74, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away at home with his wife and daughter by his side, on October 10, 2025. Born on December 4, 1950, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Irving John Henry Shankle Jr. and Mabel Louise (Cook) Shankle.
Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Sandra “Marie” (Bowman)...
Rick Michael Jordan
Oct 9, 2025
Rick Michael Jordan, 60, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Heather Jordan and father of Lindsey Jordan.
Born on April 17, 1965, in Pekin, Illinois, Rick was the son of Roland Jordan and Judith (Cody) Purdy. He graduated from Pekin Community High School and went on...
Gary Lee Heerd Sr.
Oct 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Lee Heerd, Sr. who departed this life to join the Lord on October 8, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. Gary was born July 24, 1941 in Frederick to the late Edward L. Heerd and Margaret Allen Heerd. Gary leaves behind Sandra Lea McIntosh Heerd, his wife of 64...
James "Jim" Olivarri
Oct 8, 2025
James “Jim” Olivarri, 90, of Brookeville, MD, passed away on October 8, 2025.
He was born on December 22, 1934, in San Antonio, TX to Jimmie Olivarri and Carmen Garcia Olivarri. He was one of eight children. He was the husband of Bobbie Sensabaugh Olivarri.
Jim joined the U.S. Navy in 1953 and proudly served his country before he was honorably discharged...
Ingrid Indira Persaud
Oct 7, 2025
Ingrid Indira Persaud passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her beloved home in Frederick, Maryland, surrounded by all her children.
Ingrid was born on February 2, 1955, in Guyana, where she attended St. Joseph High School, graduated from St. Rose’s High School, and was one of the pioneering women enrolled in the early days of the Guyana National...
Nancy Ann Cramer
Oct 7, 2025
Nancy Ann Cramer passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Silverado in Frederick, MD.
Born on March 24, 1935, in Columbus, GA, she was the daughter of the late Reagan Edward Bonner and Leila Mae Gaines Bonner.
She was preceded in death by her brother Fred Milton Bonner (Ruby Jean Griffin Bonner) and her husband Lt. Col. Eugene George Cramer who...
Michael C. Bailey
Oct 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Charles Bailey, age 54, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend who left us far too soon on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, MD. The...
Craig Allen Shafer
Oct 5, 2025
Craig Shafer passed away on October 5, 2025, in Frederick, Md.
Craig was a proud graduate of Southern High School in Oakland, Md., and later attended Vocational School in Baltimore, Md., where he trained in CAD design. Among his accomplishments, he proudly served on the Board of Directors for The Freedom Center in Frederick, Md.
For the past 37 years, Craig lived...
Remington James Jones
Oct 5, 2025
Remington Jones, affectionately known for his radiant smile and infectious laughter, passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 35. Born on May 9, 1990, Remington lived a life full of energy, creativity, and deep love for those around him.
He was a man of many beautiful qualities-loving, intelligent, honest, thoughtful, and sensitive. His easygoing nature and vibrant spirit...
Ruth "Ruthie" Jean Schneck-Reinhardt
Oct 4, 2025
Ruth “Ruthie” Jean Schneck- Reinhardt, 75, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, October 4, 2025. She was the wife of William "Bill" Reinhardt.
Born on October 10, 1949, in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ervin W. and Viola Jean (Baker) Schneck.
After graduating from Interboro High School in Glenolden, PA, Ruthie attended American University in...
Philip J. Ruhl
Oct 4, 2025
Philip J. Ruhl, 69, of Walkersville, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at his home.
Born on November 17, 1955, in Michigan, he was the son of the late Henry and Beatrice (Smith) Ruhl. He was the husband of Carol Sue Ruhl, his wife of 49 years.
Phil served from 1974 to 1978 in the United States Navy. He then went...
Margaret Itnyre
Oct 4, 2025
Margaret L. "Peg" Itnyre, 92, of Williamsport, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Homewood at Williamsport.
Born on October 17, 1932, in Keedysville, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Harold William and Frances Ruth (Hutzell) Sigler. She was married to the late Nelson E. Itnyre for 66 years at the time of his passing.
Peg...
Edda Marie (Runze) Brenneman
Oct 4, 2025
Edda Marie (Runze) Brenneman , 94, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Homewood at Williamsport in Williamsport, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Elwood Brenneman for 46 years.
Born on June 11, 1931, in Omaha, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Curt Hans Runze and Marie Johanna...
Deborah Claxton
Oct 2, 2025
Deborah Claxton, 75, passed away on October 2, 2025. She is survived by her daughter Rita, son-in-law Ryan, and grandson Julian, as well as her devoted siblings Bob and Claudia. She was eager to be reunited with her beloved husband Jim Claxton, who passed away in 2013. She died at her home in Mt Airy, Maryland, surrounded by close family...
James M. Musselwhite
Oct 1, 2025
James M. Musselwhite, born on May 14, 1947, in Frederick, Maryland, passed away on October 1, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, camaraderie, and service to his country.
James graduated from Walkersville High School in the Class of 1965 and dedicated 20 years of his life to military service, proudly serving in Vietnam and participating in Operation Desert Storm....
Brenda Gail Harrison
Oct 1, 2025
Brenda Gail Harrison, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Born on August 23, 1944, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Lewis. Brenda was the wife of Douglas Harrison and was previously married to the late Jerry Wayne Hamrick.
She is survived by her children, Darron Hamrick, Timothy Hamrick, and Susan Hamrick; her...
Richard McDowell Violet, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Richard McDowell Violet, Jr., age 69, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.
Born on June 6, 1956, in Fort Meade, MD, he was the son of the late Richard McDowell Violet and Rosalie Virginia Gigeous Violet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvey and Naomi Gigeous of Boonsboro.
Although Richard was...
Robert Joseph Drevo
Oct 1, 2025
Robert Joseph “Bobby” Drevo, affectionately known to many as “Bubba” or “Uncle Bob”, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at home in Mt. Airy, MD, surrounded by loving family and friends. Bob was 83. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Robert will be fondly remembered for his generous spirit, warm and comical storytelling, and his ability...
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