Obituaries

John Gordon Gibert

John Gordon Gibert

Mar 7, 2025

John Gordon Gibert went to be with our Heavenly Father on March 7, 2025, after a brief illness.

John was born May 4, 1972, in Newport News, Virginia, to Frank and Kum Cha Gibert (Kim).

After John graduating from Seoul American High School in Seoul South Korea in 1990, he attended Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

John then moved to Honolulu, Hawaii,...

Glenn Edward Mann

Glenn Edward Mann

Mar 6, 2025

Glenn Edward Mann, 86, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Julia Manor Health Care Center in Hagerstown.

Born on June 4, 1938, in Loudon County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Louis T. and Mary (Fry) Mann.

Glenn retired after 40 years of service from Hydro Conduit in Hagerstown.

He was an avid sports...

Stephen Leigh Duvall

Stephen Leigh Duvall

Mar 5, 2025

Stephen Leigh Duvall (Steve), 72 of Damascus, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on March 5, 2025. Born on July 30, 1952, he was the son of the late Edward Boyer and Ruth Oland Duvall.

Steve worked for Kettler Brothers, Inc. for many years. He was a locksmith, a collector of relics, and enjoyed attending auctions. If you needed help or...

Donald L. Strobel

Donald L. Strobel

Mar 5, 2025

Donald L Strobel, 64, of Middletown, Maryland entered his eternal life on March 5, 2025.

Born on June 12, 1960, in Takoma Park, MD. He was raised in Derwood, Maryland. Donald lived life to the fullest always, a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to his family, friends and his passions. Above all else, Donald was a devoted...

Delores Ann Beck

Delores Ann Beck

Mar 5, 2025

Delores Ann Beck, 87, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born September 23, 1937, to the late Kenneth E. Group and Edna Fair Group.

Delores loved the Lord, and she proudly served as the pastor’s wife for the Edgewood Church of God, Frederick, MD for more than 26 years....

David Basil Shurland

David Basil Shurland

Mar 5, 2025

David Basil Shurland, Retired oilfield production supervisor passed away peacefully on March 5th 2025, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Maryland

David was the beloved son of the late Ethelbert and Ina Shurland and husband of the late Audrey Shurland. Father of Wendy-Fae Thompson, Deirdre Shurland (Jamaica), Nigel Shurland (Canada), Camille Josephs (Cayman Islands), Simone and Gillian Shurland. Father-in-Law of Kieran Thompson and...

Edward Franklin Babbitt, Jr.

Edward Franklin Babbitt, Jr.

Mar 5, 2025

Edward Franklin Babbitt Jr., 82, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his home.

Born on February 7, 1943, in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of the late Edward Franklin Babbitt Sr. and Mary (Buchanan) Babbitt.

He worked at Pepco Power Plant in Dickerson for 35 years prior to his retirement. He was a...

Clara Kinders

Clara Kinders

Mar 4, 2025

Clara Victoria (Marek) Kinders passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 96 years, in Frederick, Maryland, after a brief illness

She was born on August 5, 1928, to Michael and Agnes (Truta) Marek, as one of 11 brothers and sisters, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, where she attended public schools. As was so typical in that era, Clara...

Martha Elizabeth Vanderhuff

Martha Elizabeth Vanderhuff

Mar 4, 2025

Martha “Sis” Elizabeth Vanderhuff, 75, passed away, peacefully, on March 4, 2025 listening to Elvis music. She was born May 14, 1949 to Homer David and Betty Louella Harris, and is one of 7 children. 

Sis worked at Hartz, in Frederick, MD, for many years and briefly worked at Schwab’s and Allegany Apparel in Cumberland, MD. When Sis, and her family...

Judith A. Evangelista

Judith A. Evangelista

Mar 3, 2025

Judith A. Evangelista, 74, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born on June 26, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of John Evangelista and Mary (Roup) Evangelista.

Ms. Evangelista worked as an addiction counselor for the State of Maryland at Mountain Manor Mental Treatment in Emmitsburg for more than 30 years, and...

William Joseph Coffey

William Joseph Coffey

Mar 1, 2025

William “Bill” Joseph Coffey, 77, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 30, 1948, in Geneva, NY, Bill was a graduate of DeSales High School, Class of 1965. That same year, he began his career at International Paper, where he worked until 1979. In 1968, he married his...

Mark V. Stephenson

Mark V. Stephenson

Mar 1, 2025

Mark Stephenson, 69, of Brunswick, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at home with his wife and very close friend by his side, after more than a three year battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). 

Born January 8, 1956, in Charles Town, WV, he was the son of the late Homer E. Selby and Anna B. (Hite) Selby. 

He was a...

Sharon Diane "Dolly" Norton

Sharon Diane "Dolly" Norton

Mar 1, 2025

Sharon Diane “Dolly” Norton, 70, of Frederick, passed peacefully from this life on March 1, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek in Frederick.

Born on May 13, 1954, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude V. (Ford) and James E. Boyer, Sr. Sharon was the wife of Stephen Norton, her husband of 39 years.

Sharon, affectionately known...

Mari Jill Workman

Mari Jill Workman

Feb 28, 2025

Mari Jill Workman, 67, of Harpers Ferry, WV, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on March 7, 1957 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Allie Marie (Lowery) and George William Roosevelt Fisher, Sr.

Jill was a member of the Crossroads Church in Martinsburg, Wv where she enjoyed attending. She loved spending time with...

Alysha Dennings

Alysha Dennings

Feb 28, 2025

Alysha Ann Dennings-Georg was born in Cleveland, OH, on November 9, 1968. She was raised in Annandale, VA, by her loving mother, Lola Blevins Kane. She attended Annandale High School, graduating in 1987. On February 28, 2025, at the age of 56, Alysha was suddenly and tragically taken from this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love,...

Joyce G. Ponsell

Joyce G. Ponsell

Feb 27, 2025

Joyce G. Ponsell died peacefully at home in Frederick MD on February 27, 2025. Joyce was born in Webb City, Missouri to Ralph Kerr Gottshall and Lorraine Lively Gottshall. The Gottshalls moved to Wilmington DE where Joyce started second grade and met her future husband, although they did not date until 1958. She graduated from PS DuPont High School in...

Devon Chauntel Summers

Devon Chauntel Summers

Feb 27, 2025

 

“Im gonna love you forever, forever and ever, Amen.”

A gorgeous soul, Devon Chauntel Summers, 28, of Mount Airy, Maryland, has sadly left us on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Born on September 24, 1996, in Weirton, WV, she was the only daughter of Michelle Summers and Jason Brewer. 

Devon graduated from Weir High School, Weirton WV, Class of 2015. She also attended West...

Nathan W. Putnam

Nathan W. Putnam

Feb 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nathan W. “Great Nate” Putnam July 30, 1928 – February 26, 2025

Nathan W. Putnam, 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Homewood at Frederick.

Born on July 30, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, Nate was the son of the late Nathan W. and Mary D. (Higgins) Putnam. He was the beloved husband of Susan...

Wendell L. Murphy

Wendell L. Murphy

Feb 26, 2025

Wendell Lee Murphy 92 of Mount Airy. Md. passed away on February 26, 2025 at his home. He was husband of the late Frances Sue Murphy who died on April 29, 2023.

Born March 16th 1932 to Mildred (Molesworth) Murphy and James H. Murphy. Wendell jointed the US Army and served in the Korean War. He was a self-Employed roofer, in...

Richard Lee Haynes

Richard Lee Haynes

Feb 26, 2025

Richard Lee Haynes, 99, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Marietta June (Clopper) Haynes for 67 1/2 years who passed on December 25, 2012.

 Born on April 27, 1925, on Park Hall Road, Rohrersville, he was the son of the late David Harold and Elsie C (Haines)...