Obituaries

Thomas W. Wachter, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ann Dahms

Ann Dahms

Dec 1, 2024

A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.

Bishop Merle E. Lyles

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. 

Glenn K. Baker, Jr.

Glenn K. Baker, Jr.

Nov 30, 2024

Together Again Forever - November 30, 2024! 

Mr. Glenn K. Baker, 93, life-long Frederick resident, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, StoryPoint Senior Living, Chattanooga, TN. He was the loving husband of Glendaris V. Baker. They were married in 1951 for 70 years with a friendship that blossomed 76 years ago in the Glee Club at age 12.

He lived 90...

Roy L. May, Jr.

Roy L. May, Jr.

Nov 30, 2024

Roy Leon May, Jr., of Boonsboro, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 leaving a legacy filled with love and commitment. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Roy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen (Cline) May; sister, Lorraine Draper; and his daughter-in-law, Karen (Kiser) May. 

He is survived by his son, Douglas C. May; his cherished grandsons,...

Paul D. Marbach

Paul D. Marbach

Nov 30, 2024

Paul David Marbach, 69, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. 

Paul was born on July 12, 1955 to the late Audrey Handler and Arthur Marbach in Washington, DC. 

After graduating high school, Paul went to college at the University of Maryland where he met his wife, Jody, of 41 years. Paul went...

Karen Marie Brake

Karen Marie Brake

Nov 30, 2024

Karen Marie Brake, 70, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Born on March 18, 1954, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Bentz) Brake. 

Karen was a graduate of Catoctin High School in 1972 and from Frostburg State College in 1976 earning her Bachelor's degree She was employeed at F&M...

Henrietta Anne Brennan

Henrietta Anne Brennan

Nov 29, 2024

Henrietta Anne Brennan, 95, of Montgomery Village, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, November 29, 2024. 

Born on February 6, 1929, in Baltimore City she was the daughter of the late Colvin A. and Lelia A (Anderson) Smith. 

A celebration of Henrietta's life journey will take place at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. (Fred),...

Robert Curtis Ward

Robert Curtis Ward

Nov 29, 2024

Robert Curtis Ward (age 80)

On Friday, November 29, 2024 of Rockville, MD, born to late parents G. Dudley and Lillian W. Ward. Beloved brother of Joan D. Ward and the late James D. Ward; uncle of J. Richard Ward (Laura) and Steven D. Ward (Kristen). He is the great uncle of Joey, Colin, Lilli, Lindsey and Lucy Ward. His career...