Obituaries

May 7, 2025

John Bailey Drake, 24, of Burkittsville, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in West Virginia.

Born on May 4, 2001, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of John (Jad) Drake and Tammy (Grossnickle) Drake.

Bailey graduated from Brunswick High School, Class of 2019. He was a member of the FFA, serving...

May 7, 2025

Jonathon Latham Burgess, 36, of Mount Airy, Maryland was on his way into work on the evening of Wednesday May 7, 2025; Jonny was struck and killed on his beloved motorcycle.

If anyone knew Jonny, you would know he worked very hard and loved harder; he will be missed dearly and lives on through his wife Bailey Burgess, and his son...

May 6, 2025

Dorothy “Dottie” Odessa Davis Boone, 82 of Big Bend, WV, formerly of Keymar, MD passed away peacefully in the arms of her Lord & Savior on Tuesday May 6, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV.

Born on November 13, 1942 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of John Francis Davis and Odessa Naomi Barrett Davis (predeceased).

Dottie was...

May 6, 2025

Mr. Thomas Corradini, 90, of Frederick, Maryland, formerly of Batavia, New York passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on January 18, 1935, to the late Frank and Madeline Giovangrossi Corradini. Tom was born in Cori, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1948. He was predeceased by his wife of 65...

May 6, 2025

Summer Reneé Giffin, 20, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life to the waiting arms of her mother on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Born on August 25, 2004, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of James Eugene Giffin, Sr. and the late Susan Rebecca Valentine.

She was a 2022 graduate of Boonsboro High School. After high school, she was an admired employee...

May 6, 2025

Thomas Berry Trott Sr, 85, of Frederick, MD passed away on May 6, 2025. Tom was born on December 4, 1939, in Baltimore to Joseph Jennings Trott Sr and Doris K. (Lang) Trott. He initially lived in East Baltimore (Patterson Park) before moving to West Baltimore and graduating from Forest Park High School in 1958. Tom enlisted in the Army...

May 6, 2025

Joy MacDonald Seebold Peet went home to be with her Father and Savior on May 6, 2025 at age, 83.

Born in Washington, D.C. on December 13, 1941 and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. She moved to Frederick, Maryland in 1977 with her family. 

She graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1960 and the University of South Florida in 1963...

May 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Claudette Doris Lemay Paré, age 87, who passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, surrounded by family in Mount Airy, MD.

Born on February 22, 1938, in Ste Agnis De Bellcombe, Quebec, Canada, Claudette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She lived a life filled with love, compassion,...

May 3, 2025

May 3, 2025

Francis "Frank" Joseph West, 70, of Frederick, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of 50 years to Colleen (Singer) West. Born on August 31, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Frank West and Helen (Horency) West.

Mr. West graduated from West Mifflin South High School, class of 1972. He...

May 3, 2025

Robert L. "Bobby" Bealer, 81, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia M. Bealer.

Born on January 22, 1944, in Maryland, he was the son of the late George and Ethel Bealer.

Bobby was a graduate of Boonsboro High School. He and his wife both showed hogs for...

May 1, 2025

Madolyn “Kay” Lewis passed away peacefully at the Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy, Maryland on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

She was predeceased by husband Gerald “Jerry” L. Lewis, sisters Linda Wilt and Patricia Holloway, son-in-law Albert Darryl Lambert and grandson Nathaniel Lewis Wilkins.

Born in Altoona, PA she was the daughter of Helen E. Wentz Jarl and Homer Leroy Wagner.

Devoted mother of...

May 1, 2025

John (Johnny) Samuel Redman, Jr., 69, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Born on Thursday, May 12, 1955 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late John Samuel Redman, Sr., and the late Earlene Elizabeth Mae (Karn) Redman.

Johnny attended Boonsboro High School, Class of 1973. He was employed...

Apr 30, 2025

Francis (Frank) Willson Bush Jr, 81, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at home. He was married to Melony Bush for 26 years as of May 22nd.

Born on August 27, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Francis Willson Bush Sr. and Marian Estelle (Barry) Bush.

Frank joined the Navy upon graduating from Prospect...

Apr 29, 2025

Timothy Wayne Castle, 58, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born on November 28, 1966, in Boonsboro, he was the beloved son of the late Gerald and Goldie Castle.

A lifelong resident of Boonsboro, Tim built a meaningful and successful life with his hands, his heart, and his unwavering work ethic. He first owned and operated his own...

Apr 28, 2025

Rory Charles Chalcraft, age 61, died unexpectedly at his home in Frederick, MD on Monday, April 28, 2025. Born on January 15, 1964 in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of Arlene Chalcraft and the late Ronald Chalcraft

Rory attended Franklin High School in Franklin, NJ, and his primary career was in the banking industry. In his latter years, he worked...

Apr 28, 2025

Dorothy Joan Boyer (Dotti), 84, of Frederick, MD left this world on April 28, 2025. Dotti was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. As a native Washingtonian, she made a career for herself at NIH/FDA where she made significant contributions as a recruiter. Dotti was happily married to Robert L. Boyer originally of Shamokin, PA for...

Apr 27, 2025

Dorothy (Dotty) Smith Clemson, age 81, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Dotty was born in Jamaica, New York to Walter E. and Margaret B. Smith on October 29, 1943. She grew up in Roselle Park, NJ, graduating from Roselle Park High School in 1961. She attended the University of Maryland where she met her former...

Apr 27, 2025

Shirley Leaman (Kirby) went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025. 

Born November 28,1935 in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Kirby (Wilhide). She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 61 years, Paul Leaman. 

Shirley Leaman worked for many years in different capacities at FCNB bank, becoming the assistant vice president. For...

Apr 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allan Eugene Schoonover, aged 62, of Boonsboro, MD on April 25, 2025 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.

A beloved husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather, Allan leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories.

Born on July 29, 1962 in Frederick, MD, Allan devoted his life to...