Obituaries
Elizabeth Haines
Aug 4, 2025
Elizabeth Jane Haines, 56, of New Market, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Born on October 26th, 1968, in Washington, DC., she was the daughter of Michael Harrigan and Winnie (Dommel) Harrigan.
She was a graduate of Damascus High School, class of 1986. After graduation, she attended the University of Maryland, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts...
Clara Johanno Moore
Aug 3, 2025
Clara Johanno Moore, 86, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Moore, whom she married On August 18, 1961. The love they shared for 59 years was commemorated when they renewed their vows on their 13th, 25th, and 50th...
Marcia McMillen Baker
Aug 2, 2025
Marcia “Marcie” McMillen Baker, 78, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, surrounded by her loving family after a long and brave battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Born on August 10, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, Marcie lived a life filled with love, dedication, and joy.
Marcie is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, Graham...
Charles Edward May, Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
Charles Edward May, Sr. of Thurmont, MD passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 at his home. Mr. May was born in Frederick, MD on October 27, 1932. He was the loving husband of 32 years to the late Vera Jean May.
He is survived by eight children that will miss him dearly. JoAnn Harris (Greg) of Sebastian, FL; Kathi Barnes...
Barbara Jo Cunningham
Aug 1, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Jo Cunningham of Mt. Airy, Maryland died on August 1, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD
Born on November 27, 1933 in Tipton, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Cecil J. Farris and Lois Marie Ethridge Farris Brady. She was employed at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development as a Financial Management...
Michael Aaron Miller
Aug 1, 2025
Michael Aaron Miller passed away on August 1, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, at the age of 92. Born on May 26, 1933, in Joliet, Illinois, he was raised in Baltimore, Maryland, by his parents, the late Honorable Judge Martin Kenneth Miller and late Hildreth Hament Miller. He was the oldest of 4 children and is survived by his brother Howard...
Margaret Frances McNally
Aug 1, 2025
Margaret Frances McNally, 98, of Sharpsburg, Maryland passed from this life August 1st, 2025, at the Williamsport Retirement Village. Margaret had resided in Maryland since 1952. She was a graduate of Asbury College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She worked for G.S.A. Washington, DC and Friends Nursing Home in Olney, Maryland.
She was a member of the New Street United Methodist...
Catherine M. Bond
Aug 1, 2025
Catherine M. Bond , 92, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick, MD
Born on September 6, 1932, in Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Frank Salemme and Josephine (Sauro) Salemme. Cathy was one of 7 children and is survived by her sister Marie Poore and brother Charles Salemme.
Cathy...
Mason P. Kearns
Jul 31, 2025
With the heaviest of hearts, we announce that our dear Mason Kearns was taken from us far too soon on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 13. Mason lived his life with a bold and unstoppable energy, and he moved through the world with an infectious optimism that lifted everyone around him. He had a rare gift for...
Ronald Lee Kelly
Jul 31, 2025
In loving memory of Ronald Lee Kelly
January 17, 1948- July 31, 2025
Ron, beloved husband of Carol, his wife of 57 years, devoted father to Brian (Rachel), Tricia (Daniel), and proud grandfather to Patrick, Madelyn, Kylie, Addyson, Peyton, Abby and Chris, passed away July 31st surrounded by his loved ones. He was 77 years old. He was preceded in death by...
Robert Givens
Jul 31, 2025
Robert Benton Givens, known as Ben, passed away at home surrounded by family on the morning of July 31, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on April 28, 1933, in Keenan, West Virginia, to Charles Edward Givens and Vera Hedrick Givens, both of whom preceded him in death.
Ben was also preceded in death by his wife of...
Paul Norman Beatty
Jul 31, 2025
Paul Norman Beatty, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. Born on December 2, 1939 in Huntingdon, Pa., Paul was the youngest child of 7 born to Oscar and Eva (Stitt) Beatty of Shirleysburg and later Mount Union, Pa.
Paul graduated from Captain Jack High School in 1957. He...
Dennis Griffith
Jul 30, 2025
Dennis Marvin Griffith also known as “Prospector” and “GG”, 64, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Born on December 1, 1960, in Olney, MD, he was the son of John Griffith and Carol Griffith (Lochner).
Dennis was a graduate of Wootton High School, class of 1979.
Dennis was a truck driver for over forty...
Sharon M. Hoffman
Jul 29, 2025
Sharon Hoffman, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Frederick, MD.
Born May 19, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Leroy MacKenzie and Olive MacKenzie.
Sharon was a graduate of Frederick High School in 1965. Her work history included being a farmer, and accounting for numerous businesses. She owned and operated Hobby Horse Concessions for over 15 years...
Jay Ralph Shaner
Jul 29, 2025
Jay Ralph Shaner, 78, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Northampton Manor in Frederick.
Born on December 12, 1946, in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of Ralph Platt Shaner and Clarice A. (Nick) Shaner. Jay was the husband of Sherry Lynn Shaner, his wife of 44 years.
Jay was a Material Engineer and worked in Carbon Fiber...
Bonnie Lee Handelman
Jul 27, 2025
Bonnie Lee Handelman, 78, of Ijamsville, MD, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2025. She was the beautiful and beloved wife of Mark Handelman for 61 years. Born in Camden, NJ, on September 11, 1946, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Lewis and Betty Selby.
Bonnie is survived by her loving children, daughter, Barrie Handelman, sons...
Shirley Koons Dudderar
Jul 25, 2025
Shirley Koons Dudderar, 89, born December 14, 1935, passed away on July 25, 2025. She was the daughter of E. Kenneth and Viola Wantz Koons, Taneytown, MD and wife of the late John D. Dudderar, to whom she was married for 54 years, living in Westminster, MD. Surviving are daughters Dr. Diane Dudderar and Angela Dudderar Mann, grandchildren Rebecca Mann...
Fannie Elizabeth Flook
Jul 25, 2025
Fannie Elizabeth Flook passed from this life Friday evening, July 25, 2025. She was married to Elvin Flook for 38 years before his passing on December 17, 2022. Elizabeth was born on March 24, 1939, in Maugansville, MD. She was the daughter of Roman and Catherine Strite Williams. She worked at DHI of Washington County for 25 years and for...
Hunter Ray Young
Jul 25, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Hunter Ray Young, age 25, of Thurmont, MD, who died tragically on July 25, 2025, at University of Maryland Shock Trauma due to injuries sustained when a large tree fell onto the top of the driver’s side cab of his work truck on MD Rt. 77 near...
George P. Woodfield, Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
George P Woodfield Jr., 92, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of Doris Lewis Woodfield who died in 2018.
Born on August 5, 1932, in Woodfield, MD, he was the son of the late George P. and Edith Odessa Burdette Woodfield.
George was a graduate of Damascus...



