Obituaries
William R. Sullivan
Dec 11, 2024
William R. Sullivan, affectionately known to friends and family as Bill, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024 at his home in Keedysville. He was born on January 18, 1933, in Washington, DC to the late Andrew O. and Frances Rogers Sullivan.
Bill's academic journey began in earnest when returned from the Korean War in 1951 using the GI...
Mary Ethel Michael Rickard
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Ethel Michael Rickard, 87, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on April 9, 1937, in Martinsburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Herbert DeNeen and Annie May (Porterfield) Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Nancy Rickard...
Douglas Lee Martin
Dec 10, 2024
Douglas Lee Martin passed away peacefully at home on December 10th, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and love. A beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother, Veteran and friend. He overcame unfathomable obstacles and he chose to be happy in the face of adversity, and that was evident every day of his...
Justin D. Valentine
Dec 10, 2024
Justin D. Valentine, born on March 29, 1978, in Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on December 10, 2024, in Knoxville, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Susan Valentine for 7 years.
Born on March 29, 1978, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of Ida Mae (Semler) Valentine and the late David Leslie Valentine.
Justin proudly served his country in the Army...
Bernard Willis
Dec 10, 2024
Bernard (Bernie) Willis, 73, of Frederick, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring from injuries sustained from an accident.
Born in New Windsor Maryland, he was the son of the late Herbert Luther and Genevieve Helene Hammond Willis.
Mr. Willis graduated from Linganore High School in 1969. He served his country from 1971 until 1973,...
Mary Frances Dover
Dec 10, 2024
Mary Frances Dover originally from Potomac, Maryland passed away at her current residence of Buckingham Choice in Adamstown, Maryland on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on December 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Tom Liles and Frona Liles.
Her late diagnosis with Parkinson's disease was a big challenge, as she always kept her...
Thomas W. Wachter, Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas W. Wachter Sr., 80, of Lewistown, Maryland, on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Frani Jackson-Wachter
Born on February 7, 1944 in New Market, MD, to Edna (Gue) and Meredith...
Barbara P. LaBunde
Dec 8, 2024
Barbara P. LaBunde, 73, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late John E. LaBunde, who predeceased her on June 25, 2016.
Born on April 12, 1951, in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard Hyland and Margaret (Bullett) Hyland.
She was loved...
Beverly Ann Brightwell
Dec 8, 2024
Beverly Ann Brightwell, 73, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on May 19, 1951, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Raymond H. Brightwell and Hilda Virginia (Kemp) Brightwell.
Beverly was a beautiful, loving, cheerful person who loved her family immensely. She enjoyed documenting the milestones by creating...
Martin Eugene Sigler
Dec 7, 2024
On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, Martin Eugene Sigler, 56, lost a long, difficult battle with aplastic anemia. He passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years Suzanne Marie Schultz Sigler; daughter Rachel Suzanne Sigler and partner Ken Meiners; son Jacob Ryan Sigler and wife KaiLea Stiffler;...
Steven E. Shifler
Dec 7, 2024
Steven E. Shifler, 64, of Hagerstown, MD passed from this life to receive his great reward on December 7, 2024 at Doey's House.
Born on October 5, 1960, in Hagerstown, MD he was the son of Charles T. Shifler and Blanche M. (Overcash) Shifler of Boonsboro, MD.
He was a 1978 Boonsboro High School graduate. Steve and his wife formally managed and...
Matthew Wayne Plasket
Dec 6, 2024
Matthew Wayne Plasket
September 19, 1955 - December 6, 2024, 69 years old
Matt died peacefully in his sleep, his wife holding his hand, concluding his 15+ year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Survived by his wife of 33 years, Katherine, and sons Carlton of Frederick MD, Edward of Alexandria VA and William of Herndon VA.
He is also survived by brother Carl of Kennesaw...
Francis J. Mullen
Dec 5, 2024
Francis J. Mullen, Sr., 79, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of the late Maurie Schmitt Mullen. Born on June 15, 1945, in McSherrystown, PA, he was the son of Lloyd Joseph Mullen and Agnes E. (Lawrence) Mullen.
Mr. Mullen was a 1963 Graduate of York Catholic High School. He entered...
Andrew Theodore White
Dec 5, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Theodore White, 36, on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Jefferson, MD, he was born in Washington, DC on January 1, 1988, to Richard and Nancy White. He graduated from Brunswick High School in 2006 and played on the varsity football team. He was instrumental in handing...
Tommy Lee Hughes
Dec 4, 2024
Tommy Lee Hughes, Sr., 44, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Tommy was born on July 29,1980 in Frederick. He was the son of the late Grover Cleveland Hughes, Jr. and Joyce Vanessa Bryant. Tommy was preceded in death by many loved ones, including his grandmother and guardian angel, Anna Marie Hughes.
Mr. Hughes was a devoted...
Michael Rasberry
Dec 4, 2024
S. Michael Rasberry, age 76, of Walkersville, MD, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Inova Alexandria Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Sheckells) Rasberry. They were married for 12 years.
Mike was born on April 13, 1948, in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Mitchell C. and Frances K. Rasberry.
He graduated from Sherwood High School in Ashton,...
Richard W. Blumenauer
Dec 3, 2024
Richard William Blumenauer, 67, of Jefferson, entered his eternal home on December 3, 2024. He was the husband of 45 years to Brenda Blumenauer. Born on March 2, 1957, he was the son of Emma Grace Blumenauer and the late William Blumenauer.
Rick was an active member of the Jefferson United Church of Christ. He practiced accounting and tax services for...
Earle Ann Kessinger Chapline Dahms
Dec 1, 2024
Earle Ann Kessinger Chapline Dahms passed away on December 1, 2024, at home in Frederick, MD. Ann was born on October 2, 1949, to Charlotte Zimmerman Kessinger and Walter Frederick Kessinger in the 98th Army Field Hospital, Munich, Germany. Ann is preceded in death by her parents.
Ann is survived by her husband of 34 years, Professor Joseph Dahms. She leaves...
Bishop Merle E. Lyles
Dec 1, 2024
Bishop Merle E Lyles, age 90, of Frederick, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the WVU Medical Center, Ranson, WV.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD where the funeral service will begin 12:00 p.m.
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