Obituaries

May 17, 2023

Robert Steven Springer, 61, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.

Born on January 22, 1962, in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Mary Alice (McKee) Springer of Emmitsburg, and the late George Milton Springer.

Robert was a graduate of Catoctin High School, Class of...

May 16, 2023

 

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 John David Copeland, age 76, of Alexandria, Virginia was called home to be with the Lord.

John passed from natural causes, peacefully, with his daughter, grandson, and son-in-law by his side. He brought joy and happiness to the lives of his family and friends. John was loved dearly and will be sorely missed.

He...

May 16, 2023

 

Freda Mavis (Dodge) Dunn, 92, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2023. 

Born November 16, 1930, Freda was the daughter of Leonard and Agnes (Sennett) Dodge. She started her full and happy life exploring the blueberry fields and alder swamps of Cooper, Maine with her dogs, Skippy and Tiny. It was there that she developed her love...

May 16, 2023

Emmett Peyton Bonner III of Frederick, Maryland died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.  He was the beloved husband of Carolyn Bates Bonner for 46 years.He was born on January 12, 1946 in New York City and was the son of Rear Admiral Emmett Peyton Bonner and Elizabeth Healy Bonner.Emmett graduated from Portsmouth Abbey School in...

May 16, 2023

Robert J. Glass “Bob”, 64, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on May 16, 2023. After a long battle with pancreatic cancer, Bob passed peacefully at home with his beloved wife of more than 10 years, Susan (Copperwheat) Glass, and family by his side. 

Bob was born September 17, 1958, the son of the late Jay and Pearl (Cobo) Glass. He...

May 15, 2023

 

Mrs. Martha Lynn Pry, 85 of Middletown, MD passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family, as she so wanted.  Lynn was born in Frederick, MD at her family home on Market Street on May 4, 1938.  She was the daughter of the late Robert Martin Rupp and Kathryn Isabele Baumgardner.  Mrs. Pry graduated...

May 15, 2023

May 13, 2023

Regla P. Balaguer passed away on May 13th, 2023 at the Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. She was born on July 1st, 1929 in Havana, Cuba. Regla was a dedicated proof operator for Riggs National Bank in Washington, DC for more than 30 years, where she made many lifelong friends. Her colleagues remember her as a meticulous and hard-working individual...

May 13, 2023

Janet Marie Miller passed away peacefully in Frederick, Maryland on May 13th, 2023 at the age of 74. She was born in Maryland on June 13th, 1948 to Lawrence C. Miller and Helen F. Owens Miller who have preceded her in death.Janet's passion for education and love for children led her to become an Elementary School teacher in Prince George's...

May 12, 2023

 

 

Laurellet Kirby, 75, of Boonsboro, Maryland, transitioned from this life on Friday, May 12th 2023, At her home in which she shared her Husband in Boonsboro, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Ricardo Kirby.

She was born on October 23, 1947, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the Sister of Gail Hampton and Charles Hampton...

May 12, 2023

On Friday May 12, 2023 one of the brightest lights this world has ever seen, Fred H. Mosrie, passed away, at the of age 80, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughter. 

Fred’s humble beginnings, began November 29, 1942 in Mullens, West Virginia. Fred was the second son born to a Syrian restaurant entrepreneur and a young beautiful West Virginia...

May 12, 2023

 

Michael Todd Smith, 51, of Frederick, Maryland died peacefully, after a battle with cancer, at Frederick Health Hospital on May 12, 2023.  He was a kind and gentle soul, liked by all who knew him.

Mike was born on September 21, 1971 in Rockville, MD and grew up in Frederick where he attended Thomas Johnson High School.  He met...

May 12, 2023

Robert Franklin Smith, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away on May 12th, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 82 years old.Born on August 21st, 1940, in Frederick, Maryland, Robert graduated from Damascus High School before enrolling in the United States Army. He proudly served his country and was honorably discharged in...

May 11, 2023

John C. Whittaker passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 11th, 2023.  

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Louise (Hoffman) Whittaker in 2003. The two were married at the Graceham Moravian Church in 1970, and began their life together in Thurmont. John is also preceded in death by his father, Harry James Whittaker (1990) and by his mother,...

May 10, 2023

Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Hackett, a loving sister, mother, and grandmother passed away on May 10th, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born on January 3rd, 1942, in Poolesville, MD to the late Joshua Hamilton and Fannie Mae (Moore) Hamilton. There she was an active member of the community and built her legacy as a Deaconess at Jerusalem Baptist...

May 10, 2023

 

Kristin Carole Olcott McGee, 50, died May 10, 2023 with her family by her side in Washington, DC. She was born May 22, 1972 in Troy, NY to Carole Ann Martin Howard and Douglas Frank Olcott. She attended Shaker High School in Latham, NY, college at SUNY Geneseo in Geneseo, NY and graduate school at Touro College on Long...

May 10, 2023

Clive R. Rowley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 10th, 2023 in Frederick MD at the age of 82. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.Born on February 4th, 1941 in Washington DC the year of the JEEP to his parents and survived by his wife Peggy Rowley, daughters, Becky...

May 10, 2023

Susan Virginia Wachter, 64, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at her home.

Born on June 29, 1958, in Thurmont where she was raised on a farm. She was the daughter of the late Paul William Wachter and Mary Margeret (Hooper) Wachter.

She attended Lewistown Elementary then graduated in 1976 from Governor Thomas Johnson...

May 10, 2023

Darlene Elizabeth Fogle McKnight has passed away on 10th May 2023 at her birthplace, Frederick Maryland, due to Dementia. She was surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was born on 21st August 1945 to John Fogle and Helen Burchey Fogle in Maryland.Darlene attended Frederick High School and graduated with the class of 1963. It was during her high school years...

May 9, 2023

 

John Griffith, also known as "Squirrel," passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. He was born on November 23, 1959.

John is survived by a large and loving family who will cherish his memory. His wife, Debbie Griffith, stood by his side for many years and was his partner in life....