Obituaries

Walter Edward Myers, Jr.

Walter Edward Myers, Jr.

May 31, 2025

Walter Edward "Ed" Myers, Jr., 82, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the loving husband of Frances Anne Myers for 47 years.

Born on October 28, 1942, in Virginia, he was the son of the late Walter Edward Myers and Isabel Jane (Potterfield) Myers.

He had a longtime career in...

Maria Lorraine Colliflower

Maria Lorraine Colliflower

May 31, 2025

Maria L. (Schultz) Colliflower formerly of Frederick, Maryland and most recently at Homewood Nursing Home, Williamsport, Maryland. Maria was born to Dollie J. Schultz and raised and adopted by maternal grandparents Albert and Isabelle Schultz of Frederick, Maryland. Surviving are one sister Caroline E. Price of Frederick, Maryland and one biological half brother Dallas L. Watkins & wife, Susan of...

Mildred Catherine Purtell

Mildred Catherine Purtell

May 30, 2025

Mildred Catherine Purtell (nee Vojtek), age 85, beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and educator, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Born on October 19, 1939, in Little Falls, NY, to the late Samuel and Christina Vojtek, Mildred's life was marked by an unwavering dedication to her family and her profession as a high school teacher. A...

David Eugene Hawker

David Eugene Hawker

May 30, 2025

David Eugene Hawker, 63, of Jefferson, MD, passed away on May 30, 2025.

He is survived by his loving wife Lisa, of 43 years; his son, Phillip Hawker; his daughter, Megan Ritch, and her husband, Brandon, of Jefferson, MD; his sister, Lisa Darr, and her husband, Ronnie, also of Jefferson, MD; and his mother, Gloria “Peggy” Hawker.

David was a proud grandfather...

Mia Grace Yeater

Mia Grace Yeater

May 29, 2025

“When angels visit us, we do not hear the rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch of the breast of a dove; but we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts.” ― Mary Baker Eddy

Our sweet Angel, Mia Grace Yeater, gained her wings and entered into God’s heavenly kingdom on May 29, 2025. While her...

Stephen Mobry

Stephen Mobry

May 28, 2025

Stephen Allen Mobry, affectionately known by many as Steve, Sam, or “Leroy’s boy,” passed away on May 28, 2025, at Frederick Memorial Hospital at the age of 76.

Born in Fairmont, Minnesota, Stephen was the son of Russell and Elizabeth Mobry. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1967 and proudly entered the United States Army the following year. His military...

Nadya Moisiuk

Nadya Moisiuk

May 28, 2025

Nadya Moisiuk, 89, of Frederick, MD, passed away at her home on May 28, 2025. She worked tirelessly as a court reporter, expressed her creativity through music and dance, and had an incredible ability to appreciate the simple marvels of life.

Nadya was preceded in death by her husband, Arkady Moisiuk; father, The Very Rev. Andrew Dworakivsky; mother, Anastasia Mlynko Dworakivsky,...

Alan Wade Sands

Alan Wade Sands

May 28, 2025

The family of Alan Wade Sands, 59, of Mount Airy, is saddened with the passing of their brother on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Born on June 9, 1965, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Ellen Louise (Payne) Sands.

Alan was a 1983 graduate of Linganore High School and was a great musician who made friends very easily. His...

Stacie C. Carey

Stacie C. Carey

May 27, 2025

Stacie C. Carey, 50, of Keymar, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She was the wife of Shawn Carey. Born on February 8, 1975, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Bernard Anthony and Barbara (Clarke) Anthony.

Stacie was an instructional assistant for Frederick County Public Schools, and worked at Middletown Primary School and Gov....

Gary Allen Wheeldon

Gary Allen Wheeldon

May 27, 2025

Gary Allen Wheeldon, 64, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at home. He was the loving fiancée to Judy A. Bowers for over 38 years.

Born on February 24, 1961, in Frederick, he was the son of John Benjamin Wheeldon of Frederick and the late Thelma Lorraine (Tobery) Wheeldon.

He was a graduate of Frederick High...

Todd Grady Ellis

Todd Grady Ellis

May 27, 2025

Todd Ellis, born January 4, 1969, passed away peacefully on May 27th. He was surrounded by family, friends, and love. Todd was the beloved son of Ben and Linda Ellis. His life was marked by love, compassion, and faith in God. Todd had a profound impact on the lives of those that had the pleasure of knowing him.

Todd is survived...

Carol S. Burnette

Carol S. Burnette

May 26, 2025

Carol S. Burnette, age 68, of Adamstown, Maryland, went home with the Lord peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025. Carol was born on March 21, 1957 in Germany.

Carol was a devout Christian and believed in the Lord as her Savior when she was 10 years old. She was a member of the National Christian Choir. Carol was a realtor and...

Rony Josue Cabrera

Rony Josue Cabrera

May 25, 2025

Our beloved Rony Josue Cabrera, 22, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2025 during a tragic multi-vehicle accident.

Rony was born on November 7, 2002, and was the beloved son of Dimas A. Cabrera Alfaro and Norma Garcia Orozco. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: younger sister Melanie, older brother Jason, grandmother...

Thomas Lee McGinley

Thomas Lee McGinley

May 25, 2025

With great sorrow and deep sadness, Thomas Lee McGinley, a true gift from God, was unexpectedly taken from us after a tragic accident on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in New Market, MD.

Thomas was born on October 29, 2004 in Columbia, MD. He graduated from Urbana High School in 2022. He was a sports enthusiast with a passion for weightlifting that...

April Lynn Kerner

April Lynn Kerner

May 24, 2025

April Lynn Kerner, 43, of Frederick, Maryland, died on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital from complications of ALS. She was the loving wife of William B. Kerner, III (Bill) and the adoring mother to her three children, Ryker, Ava, and Jaxon.

Born on December 19, 1981, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Francis Marion Lowman and...

James Monroe Bowers, Jr.

James Monroe Bowers, Jr.

May 24, 2025

James Monroe Bowers Jr., 58, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, died suddenly on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was the loving husband of Brenda Bowers.

Born on October 7, 1966, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of Betty Louise (Stone) Bowers of Frederick and the late James Monroe Bowers.

James attended TJ High School and worked...

Laura Savona Bradley

Laura Savona Bradley

May 23, 2025

Laura Savona Bradley, 69, of Mount Airy, MD, went home to the Lord on Friday, May 23, 2025, surrounded by family at her home after a courageous 4.5-year battle with cancer.

Born on March 1, 1956, in Washington, D.C., Laura was the youngest of three children born to the late Philip Ward and Priscilla Elaine (Griest) Shoemaker. Though a “city girl,”...

Timothy (Pappap) Wayne Griffith, Sr.

Timothy (Pappap) Wayne Griffith, Sr.

May 23, 2025

Timothy (Pappap) Wayne Griffith, Sr., 59, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Meritus Health Care Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Mary Lou Griffith.

Born on August 15, 1965, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Elmer Theodore Griffith, Sr. and Jean (Rowe) Griffith.

Pappap enjoyed spending time...

John Charles Keller

John Charles Keller

May 23, 2025

John Charles Keller, known affectionately as Jack, passed away on May 23, 2025, at his residence. Born on May 19, 1951, in Braddock Heights, Maryland to J. Hugh Keller and Shirley Landbeck Keller, Jack lived a life marked by commitment, love, and a deep sense of community.

Jack dedicated 41 years to the Noland Company, where he made significant contributions in...

Teresa Lynn Reeder

Teresa Lynn Reeder

May 22, 2025

Teresa Lynn Reeder, aged 64, of New Market, Maryland, departed from this life on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. She was the cherished wife of Richard Lawson Reeder for 22 years.Born on July 29th, 1960, in Selma, Alabama, she was the daughter of Elsie Lee Taulton and the late Charles Earl Hahn. Teresa graduated in 1978 from Governor Thomas Johnson High...