Obituaries

Donna Lou Cummings

Donna Lou Cummings

Jan 18, 2026

Donna Lou Cummings, 87 years old of 416 West B Street, Brunswick, MD, passed away January 18, 2026. Donna was born in Brunswick, MD on September 12, 1938, to James (Bus) Cummings and Mary Elmira Cummings.

Donna spent her early years at the west end of Brunswick making friends that would last a lifetime. During her teenage years, her family moved...

Gloria Ann Ciorra

Gloria Ann Ciorra

Jan 17, 2026

Gloria Ann Ciorra, 85, born on January 28, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Herbert and Katherine Remaly, passed away peacefully in her hometown on January 17, 2026. Gloria's life was a testament to love, family, and dedication, making her a cherished figure to all who knew her. 

Growing up in Pittsburgh, Gloria graduated from Holy Ghost Academy and...

Rebecca Klipp

Rebecca Klipp

Jan 16, 2026

Rebecca Klipp, 66, of Woodsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home. She was the loving wife of Gene Klipp.

Born on February 16, 1959, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Alvin Simon and Mary Catherine (Dudrow) Hilton.

Rebecca was a loving wife and mother as well as an amazing friend. No matter what...

Thomas Robert James

Thomas Robert James

Jan 16, 2026

Thomas Robert James, 85, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Silverado Memory Care, Frederick, MD.

Born on October 17, 1940, in Highland Park, Michigan, where he was adopted by his loving parents, Dorothy and Charles James, who preceded him in death.

Tom graduated from high school in Detroit and then received an Engineering Degree from...

Norma Jean Eddy

Norma Jean Eddy

Jan 15, 2026

Mrs. Norma Jean Eddy, 84, of Knoxville, MD, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday January 15, 2026, at Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community in Boonsboro, MD.

Born November 9, 1941, in Wexford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Y. Scott, Sr. and Lettie M. (Parker) Scott.

Norma graduated from Nanty Glo...

Gary Dwight Clark

Gary Dwight Clark

Jan 15, 2026

Gary Dwight Clark, 72, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his home in Frederick, MD,

Born on February 9, 1953, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late James Avery Clark and Thelma Lucille (Norwood) Clark.

Gary attended St John's Literary Institute and was co-owner of James Avery Clark & Sons Wholesale Produce,...

William Hobert Kelly

William Hobert Kelly

Jan 14, 2026

William “Bill” Hobert Kelly, age 84, passed away Wednesday January 14, 2026. Bill was born April 29, 1941, in Mallory, West Virginia to Reba (Allen) and Hobert Kelly. He graduated from Man High School in 1959 and in 1964 received his B.A. in Physics from West Virginia University. He married the love of his life, Gayle Ray, on April 15,...

Terry E. Miller

Terry E. Miller

Jan 14, 2026

Terry E. Miller, 82, of Middletown, MD, passed from this life on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Md. generally against his will but on his own terms. People have described him as one of the kindest, friendliest, most generous people they’ve known.Terry was born Oct. 31, 1943 to the late John Franklin Miller and Hattie...

Michael Patrick Fitzgerald, Jr.

Michael Patrick Fitzgerald, Jr.

Jan 14, 2026

Michael Patrick Fitzgerald, Jr., 28, of Germantown, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as a result of an auto accident. Born on April 22, 1997, in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of Michael Patrick Fitzgerald, Sr. and Kimberly Rae (Gray) Fitzgerald.

Michael liked to stay busy - whether he was working, hitting the gym, playing basketball, or finding...

Frances Panneton Onaitis

Frances Panneton Onaitis

Jan 13, 2026

Frances Panneton Onaitis, 83, of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at home prayerfully surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 3, 1942, in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Francis Panneton and Ester Bernier Panneton. She was the wife of James Onaitis, her husband of 59 years.

Frances graduated from Immaculata High School in...

Paul Leroy Souders

Paul Leroy Souders

Jan 13, 2026

Paul L. "Butch" Souders, 81, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Boonsboro, Maryland.

Born on September 12, 1944, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Raymond Souders and Betty (Green) Souders. 

Butch was a lifelong farmer by trade. He had his own farm where he grew potato’s. He was also very involved...

Margie Marie Hunter

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...

Kaye Beth Coffman

Kaye Beth Coffman

Jan 12, 2026

Kaye Beth Coffman, 91, of Frederick, Maryland, daughter of Clara Belle and Walter Vinson Ogan passed away the morning of January 12, 2026. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas on November 11, 1934, she was a devoted wife to John William Coffman (deceased) for 67 years. Kaye was an avid gardener, cook, photographer, knitter, and quilter. She also enjoyed reading murder mysteries...

James "Jim" Galbraith Goundry

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

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)

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

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

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...

Ronald Allan Lindstrom

Ronald Allan Lindstrom

Jan 8, 2026

Ronald (Ron) Allan Lindstrom, 79, longtime resident of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Alfred House, III in Rockville, MD. He was the beloved husband of Susan Lindstrom for 48 years.

Born on June 25, 1946, in Santa Monica, CA, he was the son of the late Allan John and Dorothy (Baker) Lindstrom.

Ron was a...

Keith Allen Harpster

Keith Allen Harpster

Jan 8, 2026

Keith A. Harpster, age 68, of Damascus, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026.

Born on August 16, 1957, in Belleville, Pennsylvania, Keith was the son of the late James A. and Theresa A. Harpster.

Keith is survived by his devoted wife, Kimberly; his daughters, Jennifer Harpster and Ashley Diglisic; his daughter-in-law, Angelie Bayarcal; his sister, Joann R. Lew of Florida;...