Obituaries
Doris Rebecca Stroup
Aug 2, 2023
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Doris Rebecca Stroup of Middletown, MD on August 2, 2023. Doris was a loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched.
Born December 6, 1931 and raised in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of Michael K. Taylor and Bertie Irene (Arvin) Taylor Frye. She was a graduate...
Patrick F. Guinn
Aug 2, 2023
Patrick Guinn, 53, of Boonsboro passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He was loving husband of Michelle Guinn.
Born on November 27, 1969 in Washington state, he was the middle child of Frank and Kazue Guinn. Patrick is survived by two sisters, Marion and Linda. Patrick was a devoted father and family man and is also survived by his...
Michael Lawrence Lorfing
Jul 31, 2023
Michael Lawrence Lorfing, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home July 31, 2023. Born November 29, 1946, Michael's generous and comedic spirit touched the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.Having served in Vietnam with the United States Army, Michael’s military service was a source of great pride to him...
Melissa Nichole (Carr) Webb
Jul 31, 2023
Melissa Nichole (Carr) Webb, 35, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 31, 2023 at her home. Born on December 8, 1987, in Gaithersburg, MD, she was the daughter of Richard William Carr, Dottie Mae (Miller) Carr and was the daughter of her 'second mom', Sherry Carr. Melissa attended Gaithersburg High School and was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, and...
Arlene Moxley Tressler
Jul 30, 2023
Arlene Moxley Tressler, 88, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Born on September 8, 1934, she was the eighth child of the late Jesse Herman and Mary Cathern Condon Moxley. She was preceded in death by her siblings, numerous close relatives and friends, and her dear friend, J. Latimer Watkins.
She is survived by her three children, Darren Eugene...
Robert Albert Dorsey
Jul 29, 2023
Robert Albert Dorsey (Bob), 76, of New Bern, NC (formerly of Walkersvile, MD) passed away on Saturday, July 29. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Dennis Dorsey of 51 years, and son Robert Blaine Dorsey, Newport News, Virginia. Born in Frederick Maryland June 13,1947. He was the son of the late Nathan Dorsey and Willena Holloway Dorsey. Robert...
Patricia "Pat" Jablonowski
Jul 28, 2023
Patricia Jablonowski (“Pat”) 80, of Williamsport, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Bill Jablonowski. She is survived by her three daughters, Cathleen Guill and her husband, Rich; Lori Noffsinger and her husband, Guy; and Amy Fulp and her husband, Jeff. She had...
C. Allen Carey
Jul 28, 2023
C. Allen Carey, passed away on July 28, 2023, at Maryland Manor Assisted Living in Jefferson.
He was born on February 22, 1956, in Frederick, to the late Ralph and Regina (Bassford) Carey.
He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1974. Allen was hardworking who excelled in his career as a carpet installer and was also employed by Frederick...
Austin Lee Bender
Jul 27, 2023
Austin Lee Bender, 79, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, from a sudden illness with his son and daughter by his side.
He was born on February 28, 1944, in Frederick, to the late Charles Austin Bender and Evelyn Moberly Bender. He was preceded in death by his brother,...
Susan Dowler Wengenroth
Jul 27, 2023
Susan Dowler Wengenroth, 73, of Brunswick, MD, passed away peacefully on July 27.Born in Mansfield, Ohio on Nov. 4, 1949, she is the daughter of Blaine and Phyllis Bittikofer Dowler. She is a graduate of Charleston, WV, High School and attended Glenville State (WV) College. She was a longtime employee of the Jeanne Bussard Center.Susie is survived by two sons:...
Virginia Ann Woodard
Jul 27, 2023
On Thursday July 27, 2023, Virginia Ann Woodard of Frederick, MD, passed from this earth.
She is the beloved mother of Cheryl Welke (daughter), Ron Welke (son-in-law), Denise Vignati-Woodard (daughter), Sharon Vignati-Woodard (daughter-in-law), Bonnie Roynestad (daughter), Brian Roynestad (son-in law) and Alison Tober (daughter). Also beloved by seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was a special friend...
Edward Rysdyk
Jul 27, 2023
Edward Rysdyk left this earthly plane on July 27, 2023, less than a month shy of his 104th birthday. Born on August 21, 1919, in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in and around Atlantic City, New Jersey, Ed was the third of John and Bridget Rysdyk’s three children. Despite being the youngest of the family, from an early age Ed...
Walter Eugene Line
Jul 27, 2023
Walter Eugene "Tiny" Line, 82, of Boonsboro, passed from this life on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Doey's House in Hagerstown.
Born on December 31, 1940, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Floyd E. and Hilda Viola (Ridenour) Line.
He graduated from Boonsboro High School. Tiny worked on the Toms Farm before he was employed by Breakstone...
Charles André Bénet
Jul 26, 2023
Charles André Bénet, a long-time resident, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 85, surrounded by his family. He was born in Geneva, Switzerland and moved to the United States in 1966. His career as an aerospace engineer allowed him to fulfill his love of travel. He lived and worked throughout the...
Kevin Gregory Cahill
Jul 25, 2023
Kevin G. Cahill, 69, was called home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his home in Yellow Springs, MD. Born on February 7, 1954, he was the son of William and Marjorie Cahill.
He was raised in Ijamsville, MD with 6 siblings, 9 horses and ponies. He excelled in everything horse related, winning many awards and making many lifetime...
Ray Claude Hoffman
Jul 25, 2023
Ray Claude Hoffman, 87, of, Boonsboro, Maryland passed from this life on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Doris Hoffman for 65 years.
Born on September 27, 1935, in Lisburn, Pennsylvania, Ray was the son of the late Earl & Sarah Hoffman.
Ray graduated from Mechanicsburg High School...
Lawrence Hammill Byrd
Jul 24, 2023
Lawrence Hammill Byrd (Byrdie), 83, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Country Meadows Retirement Community. He was the husband of Sandra Byrd for 65 years. Born on August 25, 1939, in Takoma Park, he was the son of George Maddox Byrd and Vivian Edith (Hart) Byrd.
Mr. Byrd was a Captain in the Metropolitan Police...
Stella L. Coates
Jul 23, 2023
Louise (Stella) Coates, 81, of Lovettsville, Virginia, passed from this life on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was the wife of the late Andrew Coates. Born on September 6, 1941, in VA, she was the daughter of the late Grayson and Anna May (Crouse) Reed. Louise was a family woman devoted her life to her seven children, nine grandchildren and...
Margaret Burkett
Jul 23, 2023
Margaret entered the world on October 8, 1933 in her grandparents’ kitchen in Jane Lew, West Virginia. She was born to parents Martha and Gilbert Saeler, joining her brother John and eventually joined by younger siblings Charles and Marcia. Margaret grew up in Ellerslie, Maryland, where she was both an athlete and musician-playing basketball, softball, and field hockey, as...
Robert Francis Bullock
Jul 22, 2023
Robert Francis Bullock, 87, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home. He was predeceased by his loving wife Nancy H. Bullock in 2014.
Born on May 3, 1936, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Chesterfield Robert Bullock and Elizabeth Frances (Beckman) Bullock.
He was a graduate of...
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