Obituaries
Bonnie Wastler Kikirk
May 30, 2026
Bonnie Wastler Nikirk, 94, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at home surrounded by her family.
Born on June 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Carrie Tressler Wastler. Bonnie was the wife of the late Glenn Nikirk for 61 years who died in November 2013.
She graduated from Thurmont High School...
Michael Byrnes
May 30, 2026
Michael Byrnes, 63, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Born on August 29, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Richard Charles and Alice Patricia (Rowe) Byrnes.
A proud graduate of Frederick High School, Michael went on to own and operate a landscape business for an impressive 35 years. Through his work,...
Thomas A. "Andy" Conner
May 30, 2026
Thomas A. "Andy" Conner, 50, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the husband of Sarah Conner for 31 years.
Born on August 20, 1975, in Ranson, WV he was the son of Tina Cooper of Hedgesville, WV and the late Thomas Woodrow Conner.
Andy was a 1994...
Ronald Lee Chaney
May 28, 2026
Ronald "Buck" Chaney, 82, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this Life on Thursday May 28, 2026 at his home. He was the husband of 61 years to Linda Chaney.
Born on September 14,1943, he was the son of late Raymond and Betty Chaney. Ronald was a working man through his life. He drove dump trucks and tractor trailers for most of...
Harold John "Nick" Kirschner
May 28, 2026
Harold John “Nick” Kirschner was born in Lowville, New York on April 9th, 1937. Nick grew up in Croghan, New York, the oldest of five children of Harold and Helen Kirschner. He was very hard-working from an early age; delivering newspapers, selling drinks and food at the local ballpark, whatever could help his family. He attended the Father Leo Memorial...
Judith L. Hawse
May 27, 2026
Judith L. Hawse, 77, of Clarksburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital. Her husband, P. Wayne Hawse, passed in June of 2025.
Born on December 22, 1948, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Paul B. Anderson and Claire J. (Grimes) Reeves.
Judy attended Frederick High School. She worked for the Montgomery...
Peggy Hahn
May 26, 2026
Peggy Hahn, 75, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was the loving wife of John Hahn, with whom she shared more than 56 years of marriage. Born on August 21, 1950, she was the daughter of James Thomas Schultz and Louise Naomi (Putman) Schultz.
Peggy was a 1968 graduate of Frederick High School and worked for many...
Celia Fraley
May 25, 2026
Celia Fraley,90, of Thurmont, Maryland, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 25, 2026 at her home in Thurmont, MD.
Born on July 10, 1935 in Thurmont, MD, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Ethel Stambaugh. She was the wife of the late Carroll N. Fraley. They were married for 67 years.
Celia was a member of Apples...
Eugene Mongan, Sr.
May 24, 2026
Eugene Mongan, Sr., known to those who loved him as “Woody”, 84, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.
Born on February 20, 1942, in Smithsburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Clyde Milton and Elizabeth Alberta (Stull) Mongan.
Eugene was a working man through and through he spent...
William Joseph "Bill" Trickett
May 24, 2026
William Joseph "Bill" Trickett, III, 79, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his residence. He was the husband of Diane Hoffman Trickett his wife of 53 years.
Born on November 2, 1946, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late William Joseph Trickett, Jr. and Anna Josephine Richwalsky Trickett.
Surviving in addition...
Marianne Angela Russell Hosea
May 24, 2026
Marianne Angela Russell Hosea, born on April 5, 1933, in England to Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Williams, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Silverado Memory Care Community in Frederick, MD. She leaves behind a rich tapestry of memories and accomplishments.
In her youth, Marianne married Peter Malcolm Hosea, a young RAF officer, and together they...
Sharon Wise Parker
May 23, 2026
Sharon Wise Parker, 85, of Frederick, Maryland passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Tranquillity at Fredericktowne.
Born March 5, 1941 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Joseph Wise and Ruth Virginia Wise.
She found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved horses and carriage rides, taking day trips, baking, crafts,...
Theresa Renee Hill
May 22, 2026
Theresa Renee Hill passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, Maryland after an 18 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 65.
Theresa lived a life marked by faith, service, education, and deep personal connection. Born in Frederick, Maryland, on February 21, 1961, she was the daughter of Wayne E. Hill and Jacquelyn (McIntosh)...
Carol Lee Humerick
May 22, 2026
Carol Lee (Fraley) Humerick, 85 of Thurmont, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights. Carol was predeceased by her husband Jim in 2018.
The daughter of the late Mary and Carl Fraley, Carol lived in Thurmont her entire life. Carol graduated from Thurmont High School in 1959 and married Jim shortly after. Carol worked for...
Paul Anthony Kerr
May 21, 2026
Paul Anthony Kerr, 79, of Jefferson, MD, passed from this life on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Kline Hospice House.
Born on September 6, 1946 in Maryville, TN, he was the son of the late Charles Edwin Kerr and Louise Ward Kerr Coury.
Paul graduated from Maryville High School, where Paul was the Captain of the school's 1963 football team. Paul graduated...
William M. Kroshl
May 19, 2026
William Mark Kroshl passed away on May 19th, 2026. Husband of Christina Arlene Kroshl. He was the son of the late William John Kroshl and the late Dorothy Grace Kroshl. He was born on March 17th 1954. He graduated from Northwestern University in June 1975. The next day he was commissioned in the U.S. Navy which he served in until...
Sallie Ruth Gray
May 19, 2026
Sallie R. Gray, 91, formerly of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at Heartfields Assisted Living in Frederick, Maryland. Sallie was born on December 27, 1934, in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania, to parents George and Freida Warner. Sallie and her family moved to New York where they eventually settled in Binghamton. While living in Binghamton, Sallie joined the...
Dolores Eve Beals
May 19, 2026
Dolores Eve Beals, a cherished and beloved woman known for her kindness, devoted spirit, and heartfelt presence, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, returning to the Lord at the age of 92. She was the beloved wife of the late Claude "Bud" Beals for 35 years.
Born on October 5, 1933, in Baltimore City, MD, Dolores was the daughter of...
Barbara Diane Eaves Crum
May 19, 2026
Barbara Diane Eaves Crum, 90, of Walkersville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born January 16, 1936, in Frederick, MD, she was the only child of late Clarence Albert Eaves and Cathryn Naomi Fogle Eaves. Barbara married William Bruce Crum, Sr. on June 22, 1952 at the Walkersville United Methodist Church.
Barbara attended schools in Walkersville and Frederick, as well...
Vicki Elizabeth Yanez
May 19, 2026
Vicki Yanez, 79, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of Carlos O. Yanez her husband of 50 years.
Born on March 9, 1947, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Richard Jackson and Beryl E. (Gordon) Jackson.
Vicki was a graduate of...



