Obituaries

Dec 29, 2023

Adrian McCardell "Mac" Remsberg passed away on December 29, 2023, in Frederick, Maryland at the age of 90.

Born on July 7, 1933, in Frederick, Mac was the son of J. Homer Remsberg and Abby McCardell Remsberg, both of whom preceded him in death.

Mac is survived by his devoted wife, Peggy Holter Remsberg, who were married nearly 60...

Dec 28, 2023

Sharon Kahler, 81, of Walkersville, Maryland, former resident of Crestview, FL, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023.  

Born on June 9, 1942 in Green Bay, WI, she was the loving daughter of the late Leroy Otto and Leona (Hirte) Otto.  She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Kahler, whom she was married to for 48...

Dec 28, 2023

 

Jessie James Semones was born December 2, 1933 in Parrot, VA and went to be with his Savior on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Jessie was predeceased by his parents Charlie Semones and Carrie Lou (Gravely) Semones; his older siblings Walter Lee Semones and Dorothy Semones Bain, and niece Judy Semones Keene.

Jessie was stationed in Japan while serving in...

Dec 28, 2023

Phyllis See Redmiles, age 84, passed on to meet her beloved Savior on Thursday, December 28, 2023 after an extended illness. 

She was born on March 8, 1939 in Moorefield, West Virginia to the late Jesse Scott See and Mary Clayton See, the fourth and youngest living child. She was also preceded in death by her siblings. 

At a young...

Dec 27, 2023

Betty Jane Smith Beaver-Freeland, 98, of Shell Point Retirement Community, Fort Myers, FL, previously of Frederick and Damascus, MD, went to be with her Lord on December 27, 2023 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Jane was born July 1, 1925 in Daisy, MD to the late Edgar Smith and Katherine Hobbs Smith. She graduated from Lisbon High...

Dec 27, 2023

George Dennis Covell, 73, of Thurmont, passed away at his home on December 27, 2023.

Born in Frederick, April 8, 1950, he was the son of the late George C. and Beatrice D. Lewis Covell. He was also predeceased by his wife Rhonda Davis Covell in 2015. 

George was a 1968 graduate of Middletown High School and a Naval veteran...

Dec 26, 2023

 

Janet Louise Tooley, 83, of Mt. Airy, Maryland. passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at her home. She was born January 17, 1940 in Washington D.C.

She was the daughter of the late James and Julia (Fletcher) Craig.  

She was the wife of the late Edwin Randall Tooley.

Janet retired from Giant Food Inc. She was an...

Dec 25, 2023

Kenneth L. Williams, age 88, of Smithsburg, MD, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Creekside Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. After suffering a stroke in April of 2021, Kenny had been a resident at the center for the past two and a half years. 

Born July 12, 1935 in Sharpsburg, MD, he was the son...

Dec 25, 2023

 

Robert Edward Hawkins “Hawk” 61, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Kline Hospice in Mount Airy, MD.  Born on February 10, 1962, in Olney, MD he was the son of Robert Earl Hawkins and Joan Olean (Baker) Hawkins of Damascus, MD. 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son Cody...

Dec 23, 2023

 

Norma Jean Selby-Buice (“Jeanie”) passed away at home on December 23, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1945 to her loving parents Mildred (Elliott) and Kenneth Wilson.

Jeanie grew up and lived most of her life in Montgomery County, Maryland, and spoke fondly of her parents, siblings, and her childhood dog Bonnie. 

She took great pride in being...

Dec 23, 2023

Richard Eugene "Yogi” Bare, 76, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Sterling Care South Mountain in Boonsboro, MD.

Born on April 3, 1947, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Alton M. Bare and Florence Louise (Hamerick) Bare.He graduated from Walkersville High School, class of 1965.

Worked at Claire Frock...

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 23, 2023

Anna M. Jackson, 98, passed away December 23, 2023 at Tranquillity Assisted Living.

Anna was born October 17, 1925 to John Ezra and Mary Maude Delauter Mercer in Harmony Grove, and lived her entire life in Harmony Grove.  Having grown up on the farm, she maintained a strong interest in farming.  As a good farm girl, Anna was always happiest...

Dec 22, 2023

Charles McClevish Jr., 81, of Dundalk, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD. He was the husband of Carolyn McClevish.

Born on June 11, 1942, in E. Liverpool, OH, he was the son of the late Charles McClevish Sr. and Mary Kathryn (Chaste) McClevish.

He was a graduate of Northwestern...

Dec 21, 2023

Michael Eugene Smith, Jr. was born on April 18, 1979, in Frederick, Maryland to proud parents Michael Eugene Smith, Sr. and Debbie Perry Smith. He brought joy and laughter into their lives from the very beginning, with a smile that could light up a room. Michael possessed a great sense of humor, as well as exceptional intelligence and a heart...

Dec 21, 2023

Mr. Charles (Charlie) William Combs, 77, passed away in his home in Walkersville, MD on Thursday, December 21, 2023 following a battle with lung cancer. 

Born July 7, 1946 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Virginia Boykin. 

Charlie was a 40 year employee at Digital Systems Company. He also was a 22 year volunteer with the Frederick...

Dec 19, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Daad A. Ajamian,

January 27, 1940 – December 19, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Daad A. Ajamian, who peacefully left this world on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born on January 27, 1940, in Safita, Syria, her legacy of love, devotion, and service will forever...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Evelyn Mae Stotelmyer, 90, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Meritus Health Care Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.  She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Rene Stotelmyer. 

Born on July 19, 1933, in Martinsburg, WV she was the daughter of the late Jobe Gregory Peck, Jr. and Ethel May (Miller) Peck.

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Dec 18, 2023

Teresa Dawn Griffith, 52, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born on May 3, 1971, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John William Griffith and Marta Mynon (Bankered). She moved around some as a kid, but a few years ago, she aced and tutored...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Sandra (Sandy) Phillips, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on October 15, 1948, in Trion, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Mills Crawford and Sara Ophelia (Stone) Crawford.

Sandy earned her Bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University in South Carolina, and after...