Obituaries
Margie Marie Hunter
Jan 13, 2026
Margie Marie Hunter, 92, of Rockville, MD, passed away January 13, 2026. Born April 20, 1933 in Richmond, VA, Margie was the daughter of the late Edna Virginia and George Edward Fisher. She is preceded in death by her husband, William P. Hunter, as well as her siblings, George Fisher, Louise Lewis, Nell Parker and Margie's twin brother, Maurice Fisher.
Margie...
James "Jim" Galbraith Goundry
Jan 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Galbraith Goundry, age 74 of Monrovia, MD. Jim passed on Sunday, January 11th, 2026, with his wife Susan of 41 years by his side at their home.
Jim was a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Jim was known for his wisdom, wit, and fun...
Anne Alling Long
Jan 11, 2026
Anne Alling Long passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, at the Fahrney Keedy Home Village in Boonsboro, MD. She was born Nov. 10, 1933, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Ambassador Paul H. Alling and Romaine Loar. Anne lived in Alexandria, VA, Evanston, IL, and Tangier, Morocco in her early years. She studied Medieval French Literature at the Sorbonne and...
Edith Sharon Minch (Hommerbocker)
Jan 10, 2026
Edith Sharon Minch (Hommerbocker), known lovingly as Sharon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 10, 2026. She was born on November 2, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland.
She is survived by her children: Scott Miller (Mirian), Jani Harper (Rob), William Minch (Sarah), Brad Minch, and daughter-in-law, Dawn D’urso. Grandchildren: T. Scott, Sean, Stephen, Steven, Collin, Cara, Hailey, Aidan, Liam, Kieran,...
Elizabeth R. Kerns-Daniels
Jan 9, 2026
Elizabeth Regina "Libby" Kerns-Daniels, age 77, of Thurmont, Maryland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026. She was wife of the late Armon E. Kerns who was her 2nd husband. Her 3rd husband, Gary E. Daniels, also preceded her in death.
Born on July 21, 1948, in Thurmont, she was the daughter of the late...
Bridget Armstrong
Jan 9, 2026
Bridget Armstrong, 49, of Boonsboro, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.
Bridget was born on May 3, 1976 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Kathy (Castle) Armstrong and the late George "Buck" Armstrong.
She is a graduate of Boonsboro High School. She was kind hearted and generous always there to lend a...
Helen Elizabeth Coulby
Jan 8, 2026
Helen Elizabeth Coulby, 92, of Country Meadows, Frederick, MD passed from this life on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on November 11, 1933 in Carroll County, MD, she was the daughter of Carroll Lewis and Mabel Strine Lindsay.
Helen received her doctorate in Education from Towson State University & taught for many years.
She is survived...
Thomas Lee Jarels, Sr.
Jan 7, 2026
Thomas Lee Jarels, Sr., 73, of Mount Airy, passed away from this life with loved ones at his side and entered Heaven on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Born on September 16, 1952, in Montgomery County Maryland, he was the son of the late Claude Swanson Jarels and Ada Marie (Baugher) Jarels.
Thomas was a quiet man who would help anyone. He retired...
Allen James Stright
Jan 6, 2026
Allen James Stright, 81, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease End Stage Dementia.
He was born on August 30, 1944 in McKeesport, PA, the son of the late Alexander William Stright and Margaretta Miller Stright.
Allen has a twin brother, Alex Stright of Spring, TX; and a sister, Mary Lou Shaw...
Robert Dimitri Baharoff
Jan 5, 2026
Robert Dimitri Baharoff, age 23, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 5, 2026. He was born on May 18, 2002.
Robert is survived by his parents, Greg and Sharon Baharoff; his sisters, Jessica Bobrow and Megan Sparks, and Megan’s husband, Dustin Sparks; his brother, Luke Baharoff; his grandparents; and a large, loving extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece,...
Joseph B. Sheckels
Jan 5, 2026
Joseph B. Sheckels, 72, of Jefferson, MD died on January 5th, 2026. Joe was born on March 19, 1953 to the late Charles and Mary "Judy" Sheckels. He was the husband of Patricia A. "Belton" Sheckels since April 26, 1982.
Joe is survived by 1 daughter: Leah M. Sheckels, 2 grandsons: Robert W. Wease, and Travis D. Sheckels, and 1 granddaughter:...
Barbara Anne Halling
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...
Joseph "Joe" Evens
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...
Chauncey Alton Rohrer, Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Chauncey Alton “Junior” Rohrer Jr., 80, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Meritus Medical Center.
Born March 31, 1945, in Washington, D.C., to the late Chauncey A. Rohrer, Sr., and Frances Elizabeth (Ewing) Rohrer, Junior was a lifelong resident of the Boonsboro area with a work ethic and independence that defined him.
A 1963 graduate of Boonsboro...
Virginia Erin "Ginger" Stewart
Jan 2, 2026
Virginia Erin Stewart, 47, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 2, 2026 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. She was the wife of Christopher Thomas, her husband of 14 years
Born on December 7, 1978, in Webster, TX, she was the daughter of James Roger Stewart of North Carolina and Sandra Madeleine (Jacob) Stewart...
Walter Henry Stone IV
Jan 2, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Henry Stone IV, 88 of Mt Airy MD. Walter departed this life peacefully with his loving family all by his side, on January 2, 2026, in Frederick Maryland at Frederick Memorial Hospital with complications from pneumonia.
He was born in 1937 to Rev Walter H Stone & Lorena Stone....
Michele Lynn Grim
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...
Elzie Milton Brightwell, Jr.
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...
Vickie Sue Miller
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.
Charles Summerfield Austin III
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...
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