Obituaries

Gary Clinton Simons

Gary Clinton Simons

Nov 6, 2026

Gary Simons, 86, passed away on November 6, 2026. A devout Christian, Gary lived his faith through his actions, always stepping forward to help those less fortunate than himself with a quiet, generous heart. His generosity also extended to others in helping with their automotive needs, since he spent his career as a highly skilled auto body repair technician. Gary’s...

Mr. Carlos Nicanor Torres Lopez

Mr. Carlos Nicanor Torres Lopez

Nov 6, 2026

Mr. Carlos Torres Lopez, 80, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.

Carlos was born on September 25, 1946, in Puerto Rico. He was the beloved son of the late Nicanor Torres Lopez and Juanita Lopez.

Carlos proudly served his country in the United States Navy from October 24, 1966, through May 1, 1970....

Daryl Keith Brown

Daryl Keith Brown

Nov 4, 2026

On September 4, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland, Herbert Keith Brown and Margaret Ann (Downey) Brown (preceded in death) welcomed baby boy, Daryl Keith Brown, into the world.

He attended Baltimore City Public Schools graduating from Mergenthaler Vocational Technical-High School (Mervo) in Baltimore MD. Growing up in Northeast Baltimore, he spent much of his time playing in the neighborhood with friends and...

Jonathan Beckham Flanagan

Jonathan Beckham Flanagan

Nov 4, 2026

Jonathan Beckham Flanagan, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 29, 1937, in Faubush, Kentucky, to Lilburn Beckham Flanagan and Mamie Catherine Ard.

Some knew him as Junior, others as JB, but to his family and those who knew him through them, he was affectionately known as “Pepa.”

Raised in...

Florence L. Doggett

Florence L. Doggett

Nov 4, 2026

Florence L. Doggett, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Carroll Hospital Center. She was a resident of Mt. Airy, Maryland for the last several years to be closer to family.

Born on October 8, 1935, in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Wilmer William and Helen Gould (Wood) Stewart. She was the wife...

Edward Lee Rohrer

Edward Lee Rohrer

Nov 4, 2026

Edward Lee "Pete" Rohrer, 83,of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He is the husband of nearly 60 years of Connie (Reese) Rohrer.

Born on December 31, 1942 in Sharpsburg, MD, he was the son of the late Willard "Skip" Rohrer and Phyllis (Alderton) Rohrer.

A 1960 graduate of Boonsboro High School, Pete built a life marked...

Jason Thompson

Jason Thompson

Nov 3, 2026

Jason Fredrick Thompson, 47, of Hancock, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Jason had a chaotic life and conquered his inner tribulations through artistic and analytical outlets.

Born on January 9, 1979, in Charles Town, West Virginia, he was the son of Keith Wayne Thompson (recently deceased) and Kathrine (Kathy) Strube. .He was a...

Nicholas L. Pollok III

Nicholas L. Pollok III

Nov 2, 2026

Dr. Nicholas (Nick) L. Pollok III, 100, of Braddock Heights, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2026, peacefully in the presence of his children and grandchildren. He was the husband of the late Virginia Jewell Pollok for 62 years.

He was born in Danville, Virginia on May 26, 1926, son of Nicholas Pollok, Jr. and Elizabeth Woolley Pollok. Dr. Pollok graduated...

Kathleen J. Rudy

Kathleen J. Rudy

Nov 2, 2026

Kathleen Joyce Grossnickle Rudy was born May 31st, 1951 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, in Frederick, MD, born to Ernest Duble Grossnickle and Neva Louise Smith Grossnickle

Kathy passed from this life on November 2, 2026.

After graduation from Thomas Johnson High School in 1969, she began her working career at Hendrickson’s Department Store in 1970. Soon thereafter she was employed as a...

Gary Wilson Free, II

Gary Wilson Free, II

Oct 31, 2026

Gary Wilson Free II, 65, affectionately known to many as "FreeBird," of Brunswick, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. 

He was born on June 18, 1961, in Ranson, West Virginia, to the late Gary Wilson Free and Frances Marie Free (Snoots). Throughout most of his working life, Gary was employed by Hopwood...

John Charles West

John Charles West

Oct 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of John Charles West

John Charles West passed away peacefully in Frederick, Maryland. He was a caring husband, father, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna D. West. He is survived by his son, John Thomas West, and his daughter, Julianne...

Joan Gail Smith

Joan Gail Smith

Oct 29, 2026

Joan Gail Smith, 69, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed away on October 29, 2026, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, surrounded by her family after a hard battle with an illness.

Born January 17, 1957, Joan graduated from Brunswick High School in 1975. After such, she spent a lot of time at the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Company...

Barbara Jean Tredway

Barbara Jean Tredway

Oct 29, 2026

Barbara Jean “Bobbi” Tredway, 77, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her home. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Norman Tredway.

Born on April 10, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Eldon William Hall and Hildegard Marie (Schmidt) Hall. The third oldest of twelve children, Bobbi grew up surrounded by...

Anthony "Tony" Saavedra

Anthony "Tony" Saavedra

Oct 29, 2026

Anthony “Tony” Saavedra, 48, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. He faced his illness with extraordinary strength and determination, fighting until the very end.

Tony was the loving husband of Kari Turner Saavedra, with whom he celebrated 20 wonderful years of marriage this year, and the devoted father of Roland and Sofia, who were...

Jacqueline P. Wilson

Jacqueline P. Wilson

Oct 29, 2026

Jacqueline P. Wilson, age 91, formerly of Myersville and Hagerstown, MD, passed away at Homewood Living in Williamsport, Md. on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

She was born in Washington, D.C. on November 1, 1934, a daughter of the late Weldon P. and Thelma L. (Geigenberger) Printz.

She graduated from McKinley Technical High School. She married her late husband, Joseph A. Wilson, in...

John Neal Hatgi

John Neal Hatgi

Oct 28, 2026

John Neal Hatgi, 91, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away on October 28, 2026. He will be remembered with love and gratitude by all those whose lives he touched, and his legacy will live on through his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and many friends.

John was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, on November 2, 1934, to Neal and Pandula Hatgis. When he...

Sean Kenneth Cox

Sean Kenneth Cox

Oct 28, 2026

Sean, 63, passed away suddenly on Wednesday October 28, 2026. Sean’s passing will leave us grieving our loss but comforted knowing he is present with our heavenly father. Sean was born in Baltimore, MD on July 28, 1963, a son of the late John F. and Teresa A. (Hughes) Cox. Seans parents immigrated to United States from Dublin Ireland in...

Linda Lou McCoy Germeroth

Linda Lou McCoy Germeroth

Oct 28, 2026

Mrs. Linda Lou McCoy Germeroth, 84, of Lewistown, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at The Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy.

Born in Williamsburg, West Virginia, on February 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Goldie (Jackson) and John Omer McCoy. Growing up, she was heavily involved in 4-H and served as the West Virginia 4-H State...

Robert Gary Baldwin

Robert Gary Baldwin

Oct 27, 2026

Robert Gary "Bobby" Baldwin, age 72, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 13, 1954, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Kathern and William Henry Baldwin.

Bobby spent 52 beautiful years married to his high school sweetheart, Judy Baldwin. A proud veteran, Bobby...

Anton Fahed Hishmeh

Anton Fahed Hishmeh

Oct 25, 2026

Anton was born in Ramallah, Palestine, and spent most of his early days between Ramallah and Jericho. During his time in his hometown, he was in charge of driving the tourist bus for his father's bus company. Anton was part of a big family, including 9 brothers and sisters. In Jericho, he ran his father's farm. Anton was married to...