Obituaries
Becky Lach
Jun 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Rebecca Lach, nee Roberts, 82 of Mt. Airy, MD on June 16, 2025.
Becky was born in Frederick, MD, and resided on Buffalo Rd in Mt. Airy for most of her life. Surviving family includes husband of 62 years, Robert Lach Sr.; son, Robert Lach Jr. and wife Kimberly...
Alice Marie Shriner
Jun 15, 2025
Alice Marie Shriner, 78, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Franklin Shriner, who predeceased her in 2016.
Born on December 8, 1946, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Nellie Mae Stoneburner.
Alice was a homemaker for her entire adult life and...
Carole Jean Eaves
Jun 15, 2025
Carole Jean Eaves, 81, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025 after a short illness. Carole Jean was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Roy K. Eaves who died in 2024.
Born on October 31, 1943, in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Rimbey of Mount Airy. She was also...
Dale Edward Lyons
Jun 14, 2025
CMSgt (Ret) Dale E. Lyons passed away suddenly on Saturday, 14 June, 2025. He was the son of Gerald John Lyons and Clara Christine Garbrecht of Grand Haven, Mi.
He is survived by his wife, Valerie Lyons (Bingham), his daughter Valencia Davis (Brian), son Wayne (Angela), 2 grandsons Brandon and Nathan, and multiple siblings.
He was an avid golfer, bowler, a competitive...
Allen O. M. Roberts
Jun 14, 2025
Allen O. M. "Tim" Roberts, 86, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home.
Written by grandson, William Moore:
"Born in Hancock, MD on November 15th, 1938, Allen Roberts, was one of eighteen children. He grew up with the desire to provide and found employment on a dairy farm. He attended Boonsboro High School, during...
Anna Sepling Secondari
Jun 14, 2025
Anna Secondari, 100, of Boonsboro, Maryland, a cherished member of the community and a family woman passed from this life on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was the wife of the late Dr. Joseph Secondari.
Born on April 23, 1925, in Paldiski, Estonia she was the daughter of the late Boris Alexander and Anna...
Alan Wolf
Jun 12, 2025
Alan Wolf, 69, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Sunrise of Frederick. Born in Frederick, Maryland, on February 2, 1956, he was the son of the late Walton and Lorraine Wolf.
Alan worked for many years as a Network Administrator at Fort Detrick. He loved music, playing guitar, the Grateful Dead band, gardening, and everything day...
Richard Henry Rand, Jr.
Jun 11, 2025
Richard Henry Rand Jr., age 79, a resident of Columbia, MD, died on June 11, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.
Born December 15, 1945 in Presque Isle, ME, son of late Thelma Catharine Rand Zeigler Kephart and late Richard Henry Rand, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Julieta Ventic Rand.
He was a retired security guard and...
George John Poddo
Jun 10, 2025
George J. Poddo, 76, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away surrounded by loving family on June 10, 2025.
George was born on September 22, 1948, at Palmerton Hospital in Pennsylvania, the son of George Poddo and Marjorie Barrons Poddo. He spent his early years at 169 West Broadway in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where he attended Immaculate Conception grade school and Jim Thorpe...
Jeannine Wheeler
Jun 9, 2025
Jeannine Wheeler, 91, of Brunswick Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Tranquility of Fredericktowne in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Griffith until his passing where later in life she married Gene Wheeler.
Born on April 23, 1934, in Brunswick MD, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Eva (Bohrer)...
Joseph Doughty
Jun 8, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Doughty, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on June 8, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on May 2, 1953, Joe lived a life defined by curiosity, craftsmanship, and care. He spent more than 35 years working in information technology at Marriott International, a career that perfectly blended his love of learning...
Phyllis Houck Smith
Jun 8, 2025
Phyllis Houck Smith, 97 of Walkersville passed peacefully at Homewood on June 8, 2025. Born October 13, 1927, in Woodsboro, she was the daughter of the late Ira G. Houck and Beulah Rebecca Smith. Her roots were in the Glade Valley, attending Woodsboro Elementary, Walkersville High School Class of 1944. She studied math and science at Western Maryland College graduating...
Ann Louise Pearre
Jun 7, 2025
Ann Louise Pearre, 88, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7th at home with her family. She was born on December 20, 1936 on the family farm in Browningsville, MD. She was the daughter of John H. McElfresh and Evelyn M. Rippeon McElfresh. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Emmet Ray Pearre, Jr.
Ann...
Dr. Penny Lynn Sappington
Jun 6, 2025
Dr. Penny Lynn Sappington, 59, of Venetia, Pennsylvania, formerly of Frederick, MD, passed from this life on Friday, June 6, 2025 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
She was the loving mother to her daughter, Dulce Sappington. Born on April 11, 1966, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Brenda (Butler) Sappington and the...
Kenneth Albert Arnold
Jun 6, 2025
Kenneth Albert "Bubby" Arnold, 79, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Dove Hospice House in Westminster, MD. He was the loving husband of Dawn Arnold for over 50 years.
Born on September 28, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late James Arthur Arnold and Annie R. (Barnes) Arnold.
Bubby was...
Sam L. Blank
Jun 6, 2025
Meredith L. Blank Jr., better known to family and friends as Sam, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on December 7, 1942, in Frederick, he was the beloved son of the late Meredith L. Blank Sr. (Leo) and Charlotte Grumbine.
Sam was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend....
Margaret Ann Wiles
Jun 5, 2025
Margaret Ann Wiles, age 72, of Thurmont, Maryland went home with the Lord on June 5, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born on August 20, 1952, in Frederick, Maryland. She was the loving wife of 57 years to Donald L. Wiles Sr.
She was the daughter of the late Marvin Leslie Hann, and Shirley Irene Hann.
In addition to her husband,...
Lorraine Marie Earp
Jun 4, 2025
Lorraine Marie Earp, 72, of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on December 23, 1953, in Gaithersburg, she was the daughter of the late Hillary Ray Hawkins, Sr. and Elizabeth (Earp) Hawkins.
Lorraine enjoyed playing bingo, crafts, and loved to talk with others.
Surviving her are brothers Terry L. Hawkins, Sr. and wife Katrina,...
Capt. John C. Mitchell, USN Ret.
Jun 4, 2025
Captain John Creegan Mitchell, USN, Ret., flew his final mission to his heavenly home on June 4, 2025.
John was born in Gulfport, Miss., on September 10, 1930, to Louise (Brignac) and John Percy Mitchell. When a young boy, John moved to New Orleans, La., and was raised by his mother and paternal grandmother. His family, which included two older brothers,...
David Levi Ebersole Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
David Levi Ebersole, Jr. passed away Wednesday, June 4,2025. Born in Hagerstown, MD on November 20, 1946, he was the son of the late David L. and Ethel B. (Betty) Ebersole, Sr., of Keedysville, MD. He is survived by his long-time companion, Patricia Notestine, a son, David L. Ebersole III (Kathy), of Fredericksburg, VA, and a daughter, Dawn Bisser (Cliff),...
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