Obituaries
Dominic Michael Valenti
Jan 1, 2025
It is with shattered hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Dominic Michael Valenti, aged 27, on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. While his life was cut far too short, he was a beloved son, brother, and friend, and will be lovingly remembered for his compassion, bravery, and unfailing courage. His infectious smile, humor, and genuine nature...
Gaynell May Natoli
Jan 1, 2025
Gaynell May Natoli, 84, of Mount Airy, MD, passed peacefully at home on January 1, 2025.
She was born August 20, 1940 in Forestville to George A. and Gaynell C. Trexler.
Gay spent most of her childhood in Capitol Heights, MD. She was a little girl who liked to care for her pets and draw. She was the wife of the late...
Richard A. Norton
Dec 31, 2024
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Richard A Norton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, on December 31, 2024. He passed peacefully at his home in Monrovia, MD surrounded by family after battling declining health for several years. Known to family and friends as Dick,...
June Joy Benjamin
Dec 31, 2024
June Joy Benjamin, 93, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of the late James G. Benjamin, who predeceased her in 1988.
Born on November 10, 1931, in Weaverton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Joy and Virginia (Reynolds) Joy.
June graduated from Brunswick High School, Class...
Richard Maxwell
Dec 31, 2024
Richard L. Maxwell, 86, of Frederick, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home.
Though Richard was born on July 24, 1938, in Sayre, PA, to the late Lawrence and Francis (Deming) Maxwell, he grew up in the Buffalo, NY area. He attended Maryvale High School located in Cheektowaga, NY, graduating in 1955. He joined the Air...
Robert Elwood Stevens
Dec 31, 2024
Robert (Bobby) Elwood Stevens, 94, of Boonsboro, Maryland entered into God’s Kingdom on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024.
He was born on October 28th, 1930 in Hagerstown, Maryland to the late Earl C. Stevens and Thelma L. (Rohrer) Stevens.
Bobby graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1948. At the age of 22, Bobby married his best friend and the love of his life,...
Oscar T. Smith
Dec 29, 2024
Oscar T. Smith, 81, of Frederick, died on December 29, 2024, at the Frederick Health Hospital following a ten-month battle with lymphoma. Oscar is preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Ann Smith, in 2008, and his son, Glenn T. Smith, in 1983.
Oscar was born on January 19,1943 in his childhood home of Mountaindale. He was the third son...
William L. "Bill" Haupt
Dec 29, 2024
William L. "Bill" Haupt, 83, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Joan Pancoe Haupt.
Born on January 13, 1941 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late William and Elsa Marie Olsen Haupt.
With a rich career spanning over 53 years, Bill was first employed by Elevator Constructors...
Harold R. "Dick" Bittner
Dec 29, 2024
Harold “Dick” Bittner of Thurmont, Maryland died December 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born at home on July 11, 1936, in Lantz (now Sabillasville), Maryland to the late Harold A. and Helen E. (Miller) Bittner. He was 88. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Lawyer) Bittner.
Dick graduated from Thurmont High School in...
Robert Joseph Dietz Edsall
Dec 28, 2024
Robert Joseph Dietz Edsall passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on March 25, 1942, Robert lived a remarkable life filled with accomplishments, adventures, and a deep love for family and friends.
Robert proudly served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Fire Control Technician and was a member of the prestigious...
Mary Wiehl
Dec 28, 2024
Mary Louise Wiehl, 74, of Gaithersburg, MD, died peacefully in her sleep at home on December 28, 2024.
Born on December 22, 1950 to George and Midge Wiehl, Mary grew up in Illinois. She is survived by her three siblings, Diana Renton, Sharon Cox and Jim Wiehl.
She graduated from Elizabeth Seton HS in South Holland, IL in 1968, and from St....
Martha May
Dec 28, 2024
Martha May, 77, of Point of Rocks, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. Born on June 30, 1947, in Bethesda, Maryland, Martha lived a life full of adventure, passion, and kindness.
She shared a loving marriage with her husband, Rick, and together they built a life rich in love and shared adventures. Martha had a deep love for exploring...
Thomas E. Banfield
Dec 28, 2024
Thomas E. Banfield, of New Market, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Born on March 10, 1937, in Colver, PA, he was the son of James Lewis and Rose Kavanagh Banfield.
Tom attended Ebensburg High School before studying at St. Francis College where he received his masters degree in mathematics.
He was preceded in death by two sons: his...
Karen L. Dockery
Dec 28, 2024
Karen Lorraine Dockery, 58, of Brunswick, died suddenly, Saturday, December 28th, at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born June 24, 1966, in Bethesda, MD, she was the daughter of Norma Fay Dockery and of the late James Church Dockery.
Karen or Katt, as she was known, is survived by her daughter, Sara E Ames and husband David of Brunswick; a mother, Norma F Dockery...
Gail Lynn Young
Dec 28, 2024
Gail Lynn Young, 69, of Brunswick, passed away from this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on March 11, 1955, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edwin Lantz and Jean Elizabeth (Kinsey) Lantz. Gail was married to David E. Young, just celebrating their 50th anniversary.
Gail attended Governor Thomas Johnson High School, graduating...
Deborah Ann Boucher
Dec 27, 2024
Deborah Ann Boucher, 75, of Jefferson, passed from this life on Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on December 25, 1949, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward Fauble and Viola (Ayers) Fauble.
Debbie graduated from Laurel High School in 1967. Prior to starting a family, Debbie worked in Washington, DC for...
Terry Lee Sines, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Terry Lee Sines, Jr., 62, of Clear Spring, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Kelli Sines
Born on February 15, 1962, in Hagerstown MD he was the son of the late Terry Lee and Edna (Miller) Sines.
Terry Sines was what you would call an everyday sort of hero. He was...
Teresa Y. Hinkson
Dec 26, 2024
Teresa Yvonne Hinkson, age 62, of Frederick, Maryland, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, Maryland, after her long battle with cancer. She was a loving wife to her wonderful husband, Terry Martindale, and dog mom to their beloved Joey. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Louise Hinkson, born June 13, 1962,...
Eileen Mary Kalwa
Dec 25, 2024
Eileen Mary Kalwa, daughter of the late Bernard Joseph Jackson and Eileen Cecelia Jackson (nee Lardner), born on July 14, 1948, in Dundalk, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Eileen is survived by her son Daniel Kalwa; her daughter Suzanne Mattes and son-in law Daniel Mattes; her cherished granddaughter Audrey Mattes; her three brothers;...
Ronald William Turley
Dec 25, 2024
Ronald William Turley, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the beloved husband of his surviving spouse, Frances Turley, for 59 years.
Ron was born to the late Florence (Harman) Folk on June 16, 1943, in West Virginia. He was a graduate of Frederick High School....