Obituaries
Raymond George Henry
Sep 28, 2025
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond George Henry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, on September 28, 2025. He passed peacefully at his home in Ijamsville, MD surrounded by family after battling declining health over the last year due to ALS. Ray spent a lifetime caring for the needs of his family and...
Diane Irene Huffer Smith
Sep 27, 2025
Diane Irene Huffer Smith (92) passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Fahrney-Keedy Assisted Living Facility in Boonsboro, MD.
She was born on January 15, 1933, in Trego, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Wilbur Alfred Huffer and Gladys Irene Mullendore Huffer.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Hessong Smith, Jr. in 2017.
Diane was a...
Vasilios Fotios Ferentinos
Sep 27, 2025
Vasilios (Billy) Fotios Ferentinos, 56, of Damascus, Maryland, passed away on September 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his children, Rachael Ferentinos and Nicholas Ferentinos; his granddaughter, Stella Ferentinos; his mother, Vasiliki Ferentinos; his siblings, Evagelos Ferentinos and Georgia Foundas; his brother-in-law, George Foundas; and his many nieces and nephews who adoringly referred to...
Tommy E. Hart
Sep 27, 2025
Tommy E. "Tom" Hart, 92, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Doey's House in Hagerstown. His wife, Mary E. Morrison Hart, passed in 2020.
Born on August 26, 1933 in Four Locks, MD, he was the son of the late John R. and Virgie A. Hart.
He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. Tom retired...
Ella Virginia Lenhart
Sep 26, 2025
Ella Virginia Lenhart passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 while a resident at Homewood Living of Frederick. She was the beloved wife, of nearly 70 years, to the late Donald Eugene Lenhart.
Ella was born November 18, 1935, in Frederick, MD to Lewis and Gladys Wisner. She graduated from Walkersville High School in 1953. She excelled in several sports, such...
Dorothy Frances Ahalt
Sep 26, 2025
Dorothy Frances Ahalt (Dottie), 89, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on September 26, 2025.
Born on September 18, 1936, in Arlington, VA to Vernon and Veola Havenner. Dottie was the beloved wife of Norman Lee Ahalt, Sr (Sonny) for 63 loving years until his death in 2016.
Dottie will be lovingly remembered by her children, Ronald Ahalt (Sue),...
Roger W. Webb
Sep 25, 2025
Roger William Webb, age 81, of Keedysville, died Thursday, September 25, 2025 at home.
Born on February 27, 1944 in Smithsburg, MD, he was the son of the late David Orville and Josephine Cline Webb.
Roger attended Middletown High School then went on to be a mason most of his life. He was a member of Manor Church of the Brethren in...
Christine Ann Holtzmuller
Sep 23, 2025
Christine Ann “Cris” (Shearer) Holtzmuller, 79, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 29, 1946, in Fostoria, Ohio, Cris graduated from Lakota High School in Kansas, Ohio, in 1964. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ohio Northern University in 1968.
Cris was a devoted wife,...
Edward Francis Rose
Sep 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Francis Rose on September 22, 2025 at his home in Frederick, MD.
Born on April 30, 1951, in Bethesda, MD, Ed was the son of the late Shirley M. Rose and Edward W. Rose.
Ed was a Chef and instrumental in the success of many downtown restaurants, including but not...
Virginia Gay Hahn
Sep 22, 2025
Virginia Gay Hahn, 86, of Thurmont, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her home.
Born on December 13, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Virginia Ruth (Eyler) Elder. She was the wife of the late Lewis Edward Hahn, Sr.
Virginia enjoyed crafts, music and shopping. She loved spending time with her...
Joseph Edgar (Joe) Clipp
Sep 22, 2025
Joseph Edgar (Joe) Clipp, 88, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of the late Vivian Clipp for 63 years.
Born on June 19, 1937, in Bakersville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Merle Leslie and Ivy Mae (Pike) Clipp.
Joe had been...
George L. Banko
Sep 22, 2025
George L. Banko, 83, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born January 14, 1942 in Fairmont, WV to Czech immigrants, he was the son of the late Louis and Julia Banko.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Brenda (Hall) , daughter Valerie Millison and husband Troy;...
William "Skip" Frederick Bush
Sep 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of William Frederick Bush announces his peaceful passing on September 21, 2025, at the age of 85, in his home surrounded by loved ones.
William Frederick Bush was born in Syracuse, NY on August 13, 1940. William Frederick Bush was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion,...
Vaughan de Leigh Baldwin
Sep 21, 2025
Vaughan De Leigh Baldwin (Leigh) 86, resident of Tranquillity of Fredericktowne in Frederick Maryland, passed away on September 21, 2025. Born in Durham, NC in 1939, Leigh was the daughter of the late Erbie William Mangum and Myrtle Lee Starling Mangum. Leigh graduated from Durham High School in 1957. She was married to Cullen Baldwin in 1958 and they lived...
Judy Knott
Sep 20, 2025
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Judy Knott, 88, from Boonsboro, MD, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Born in Peoria, IL, Judy was the daughter of the late Ruth S. Mills and Edward P. Corwin. She grew up in Cheverly, MD with her sister, Nancy, and twin sister, Jan. She went to Bladensburg High School and later married her high...
Wade Hamilton Lucas
Sep 20, 2025
Wade Hamilton Lucas, 63, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the loving husband of Karen Lucas. They were married for 41 years.
Born on October 11, 1961, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Raymond Lee Lucas and Ivah Mae (Green) Lucas. Wade...
Dennis Wayne Stottlemyer
Sep 19, 2025
Dennis W. "Denny" Stottlemyer, 74, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Williamsport Health and Rehab, with his wife by his side, after a long and bravely borne battle with kidney disease, including eight years on dialysis.
Born on September 26, 1950, in Hagerstown, MD, Denny was the son of Harold "Peck" Stottlemyer and Vergie Marie Myers Stottlemyer, both deceased....
Walter Armstrong McKinney
Sep 19, 2025
Walter Armstrong McKinney, 86, of Frederick County, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19th 2025.
Born in Libertytown, Walter was the beloved son of the late Katherine Fox and Walter Norris McKinney. Throughout his life, Walter was known for his kind heart, quiet strength, and love for simple pleasures.
He is survived by his loving partner, Pam Fox, and...
April Lynn Sier
Sep 18, 2025
April Lynn Sier, a loving, fun and outgoing person lost her battle with mental health on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
She is survived by her son Justin Sier, daughter, Autumn Sier, and her beautiful grand babies Savanah Sier, Theo Burdette and Willow Burdette.
April will be truly missed by all. Keep on shinning. "Jesus said to her I am the resurrection and...
Robert N. Staley
Sep 17, 2025
Robert N. Staley, 87, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, MD. Born May 30, 1938 in Parkersburg, WV to the late William E. and Gladys Heffner Staley.
He is survived by his wife, of 65 years, Lenora F. Staley; and daughters, Brenda Bell and Robin Staley-Andrews (Darren); grandchildren, Derek Bell, Stephanie...



