Obituaries

Melissa Anne Horner

Melissa Anne Horner

Sep 29, 2026

Melissa Anne Horner, age 65, of Boonsboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and will be deeply missed.

Mary Mayetta Stone Zimmerman

Mary Mayetta Stone Zimmerman

Sep 27, 2026

Mary Mayetta Stone Zimmerman, 100, of Frederick, passed from this life into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on September 27, 2026 at Kline Hospice House, Mt. Airy. She was the wife of the late Roger E. "Buck" Zimmerman, who preceded her in death on January 28, 1990. Born on November 30, 1925, in White Marsh, Maryland, she was...

Linda M. Simpson

Linda M. Simpson

Sep 27, 2026

Linda M. Simpson, of Middletown, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 27, after a short fight with cancer.

Born March 20, 1948, Linda will be remembered for the love of her family and friends, compassion, creativity and her sense of humor.

Though she will be missed by all of those who knew her, she will be deeply missed...

Esther Darlene Clements

Esther Darlene Clements

Sep 27, 2026

Esther Darlene Clements, 75, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. She is survived by her loving sister, Barbara L. Clements.

Born on Sept. 6, 1951, in Mountaindale, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Esther Mae (Hewitt) Clements, and the sister of the late Jerry E. Clements.

Darlene attended Walkersville High School prior to...

Evelyn Rae (Delauter) Eccard

Evelyn Rae (Delauter) Eccard

Sep 27, 2026

Evelyn Rae (Delauter) Eccard , 98, of Smithsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at her home in Smithsburg, MD. She was the wife of the late William Glenn Eccard, Jr.

Born on April 29, 1928, in Smithsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Roy W. and Grace Rae (Leiboldt) Delauter.

Prior to her retirement, Evelyn...

Edward Duffy

Edward Duffy

Sep 26, 2026

Edward Joseph Duffy of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at the age of 86.

Ed was born on February 17, 1940, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He built a long and dedicated career in the insurance industry and proudly served his country as a Coast Guard Reservist, later continuing his commitment as a member of the Coast...

John Lynch, Jr.

John Lynch, Jr.

Sep 23, 2026

John Lynch, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on September 23, 2026.

Born and raised in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, John graduated from Connellsville High School before earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for four years during the Cuban Missile Crisis, traveling to many countries throughout his service. One of...

Carol Marie LeStrange

Carol Marie LeStrange

Sep 23, 2026

Carol Marie LeStrange, 89, of Ijamsville, passed away on Sept 22, 2026. Born January 29, 1937, in Panama NY, she was the daughter of the late Bessie M and Carl R Lindberg.

She was employed by AVEMCO Insurance Brokerage, Inc. in Maryland for many years.

Carol loved her family unconditionally, and was compassionate, giving, and kind to all. She loved gardening, puzzles,...

Katie Gray

Katie Gray

Sep 23, 2026

Katie Gray, 42, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on May 1, 1984, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Dawn Elizabeth and Charles Keith Rau.

Katie graduated from South Carroll High School in 2002. She went on to work for Pike and Valega,...

John Franklin "Jack" Fleischman

John Franklin "Jack" Fleischman

Sep 20, 2026

John Franklin "Jack" Fleischman, 97, of Frederick, passed from this life on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Ruby Hildebrand Fleischman.

Born on April 3, 1929, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Earl "Bunk" Fleischman and Ella McGill Fleischman.

He is survived by...

Dayle Margaret Good

Dayle Margaret Good

Sep 19, 2026

Dayle Margaret Good, 79, passed away on September 19, 2026, in Boonsboro, Maryland. Born on November 4, 1946, in New York, New York, Dayle was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and a cherished presence in the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Dayle was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Joseph Good, whom she married on...

William Dale Haller

William Dale Haller

Sep 19, 2026

William Dale Haller, 76, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his home in Brunswick, MD. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Haller of 56 years.

Born on July 15, 1950, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late William Lawrence Haller and Shirley Clementine (Snoots) Haller.

A graduate at Brunswick High school...

Mrs. Ella L. Mason

Mrs. Ella L. Mason

Sep 18, 2026

Mrs. Ella L. Mason, 97, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and pillar of her community, departed this life peacefully on September 18, 2026, surrounded by unwavering love. Born March 1, 1929, in Hopehill, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Curtis E. & Grace M. Lee. Ella was the last of her immediate family.

Ella graduated from Lincoln High School...

Arcia Viola Snook

Arcia Viola Snook

Sep 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Arcia Viola Snook

Arcia Viola Snook, 75, of New Market, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.

Arcia was the kind of person who left a little bit of herself with everyone she met. She was kind, fun-loving, optimistic, hardworking, and always willing to share a smile, a laugh, a good meal, or...

Rosalie Carmella Komes

Rosalie Carmella Komes

Sep 16, 2026

Rosalie Carmella (Agliolo) Komes, 88, of Frederick, Maryland, died peacefully at her home on September 16, 2026.

Family and relationships were everything to Rose. When she was with you, she made you feel like the only person in the world. Warm and hospitable, kind and generous with others, whether you were old friends or someone new, she had a smile and...

Ann Margaret "Peg" Kuntz Keller

Ann Margaret "Peg" Kuntz Keller

Sep 16, 2026

Ann Margaret “Peg” (Kuntz) Keller, 89, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with her husband and daughter by her side at Silverado Memory Care Community in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of Jerome M. "Jerry" Keller for 65 years. They were married on April 29, 1961, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Mary's PA.

She...

Laurie Ellen Lyons

Laurie Ellen Lyons

Sep 14, 2026

Laurie Ellen Lyons was born to John and Mary Mulligan on November 30, 1963, and called Maryland home for all of her 62 years.

She met Stephen P. Lyons when she was just 16 years old, beginning a relationship that would span nearly five decades. They married on May 1, 1982, and together built a life and family that grew to...

Darlene Mae "Sissy" Stull Morsberger

Darlene Mae "Sissy" Stull Morsberger

Sep 14, 2026

Darlene Mae “Sissy” Stull Morsberger, a lifelong resident of Brunswick, Maryland, passed away on Monday September 14, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 14, 1935, in Burkittsville, MD to the late James W. Stull and Emma G. Ausherman Stull.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, James “Jimmy” Stull, Jr; Robert “Bob” Stull;...

Bryan Saal

Bryan Saal

Sep 14, 2026

Bryan Saal, 48, of Jefferson, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Born on March 26, 1978, in Media, PA, he was the son of Robert Saal and Paula (Dahlen) Saal.

He attended and graduated from Rock Creek School, and worked at the former Jeanne Bussard Center and currently attended the Scott Key Center, where he...

John R. "Richie" Harley, Sr.

John R. "Richie" Harley, Sr.

Sep 14, 2026

John R. "Richie" Harley, Sr., 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick.

Born on November 14, 1938, in Yellow Springs, MD, he was the son of the late Charles F. Harley and Margaret (Smith) Cutshall. In 1990, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Marie...