Obituaries

Jul 31, 2025

Paul Norman Beatty, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. Born on December 2, 1939 in Huntingdon, Pa., Paul was the youngest child of 7 born to Oscar and Eva (Stitt) Beatty of Shirleysburg and later Mount Union, Pa.

Paul graduated from Captain Jack High School in 1957. He...

Jul 30, 2025

Dennis Marvin Griffith also known as “Prospector” and “GG”, 64, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Born on December 1, 1960, in Olney, MD, he was the son of John Griffith and Carol Griffith (Lochner).

Dennis was a graduate of Wootton High School, class of 1979.

Dennis was a truck driver for over forty...

Jul 29, 2025

Sharon Hoffman, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Frederick, MD.

Born May 19, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Leroy MacKenzie and Olive MacKenzie.

Sharon was a graduate of Frederick High School in 1965. Her work history included being a farmer, and accounting for numerous businesses. She owned and operated Hobby Horse Concessions for over 15 years...

Jul 29, 2025

Jay Ralph Shaner, 78, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Northampton Manor in Frederick.

Born on December 12, 1946, in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of Ralph Platt Shaner and Clarice A. (Nick) Shaner. Jay was the husband of Sherry Lynn Shaner, his wife of 44 years.

Jay was a Material Engineer and worked in Carbon Fiber...

Jul 27, 2025

Bonnie Lee Handelman, 78, of Ijamsville, MD, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2025. She was the beautiful and beloved wife of Mark Handelman for 61 years. Born in Camden, NJ, on September 11, 1946, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Lewis and Betty Selby.

Bonnie is survived by her loving children, daughter, Barrie Handelman, sons...

Jul 25, 2025

Shirley Koons Dudderar, 89, born December 14, 1935, passed away on July 25, 2025. She was the daughter of E. Kenneth and Viola Wantz Koons, Taneytown, MD and wife of the late John D. Dudderar, to whom she was married for 54 years, living in Westminster, MD. Surviving are daughters Dr. Diane Dudderar and Angela Dudderar Mann, grandchildren Rebecca Mann...

Jul 25, 2025

Fannie Elizabeth Flook passed from this life Friday evening, July 25, 2025. She was married to Elvin Flook for 38 years before his passing on December 17, 2022. Elizabeth was born on March 24, 1939, in Maugansville, MD. She was the daughter of Roman and Catherine Strite Williams. She worked at DHI of Washington County for 25 years and for...

Jul 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Hunter Ray Young, age 25, of Thurmont, MD, who died tragically on July 25, 2025, at University of Maryland Shock Trauma due to injuries sustained when a large tree fell onto the top of the driver’s side cab of his work truck on MD Rt. 77 near...

Jul 25, 2025

George P Woodfield Jr., 92, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of Doris Lewis Woodfield who died in 2018.

Born on August 5, 1932, in Woodfield, MD, he was the son of the late George P. and Edith Odessa Burdette Woodfield.

George was a graduate of Damascus...

Jul 24, 2025

Dawn Marie Vissari, age 51, of Frederick, Maryland, recently passed from this life on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of Dominic E. Vissari, her husband of 37 years.

Born on October 4, 1973, she was the daughter of Earl Corrigan and Donna Corrigan.

She had a bachelor’s degree in human resources and...

Jul 24, 2025

Mr. Stephen J. Wisner also known as “Steve, Boot, Jeff and often by many other names but his favorite name being Pappy,” age 67 of Frederick, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Connie Myers Wisner who he has been married to for 48 years. Born on...

Jul 24, 2025

Joan Elizabeth Rohrer, age 79, passed unexpectedly from this life into God's loving care on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her home in Hagerstown.

Born March 16, 1946, she was the daughter of the late D. Arthur and Katherine (Bowers) Rohrer.

While growing up on the family farm in Boonsboro, she was an active 4-H member. She graduated from Boonsboro High School...

Jul 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joe Swann, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 80.

Joe was the devoted husband of Linda Swann and a proud father to his son JJ and JJ’s wife, Shanda. He was a loving and doting grandfather to McKayla, Konner,...

Jul 23, 2025

Jul 23, 2025

Wayne C. Ausherman, 78, of Frederick, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was the loving husband of Jane Ausherman for 57 years.

Born on January 10, 1947, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Gilmore Lamar Ausherman and Mary Ellen (DeGrange) Ausherman.

Wayne was a graduate of Frederick High School, Class of 1965.

He was a veteran...

Jul 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Lee Potter, of Gapland, MD, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was the husband of Marsha Lee Potter for 60 years.

Born September 17, 1944 in Yarrowsburg, MD, he was the son of the late Elton Leroy Potter, Sr. and Elsie Mae Potter (Jones).

Jerry was a graduate of Boonsboro...

Jul 22, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our mom, Julie Ann Reilly.

Julie was born on December 8th, 1951 in Roswell, NM, and passed peacefully in her home in Frederick, MD, surrounded by her family on July 22nd, 2025.

Julie made the world feel like home. She believed people were her hobby -...

Jul 22, 2025

Shirlee Mae Leithauser, 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her home in Frederick, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis Joseph Leithauser for 60 years.

Born on August 25, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William H. Smitzel and Mary Emily Smitzel (Meade).

Mrs. Leithauser was an...

Jul 22, 2025

Kurt Kenneth Trabold, of Frederick, Maryland, returned home to God on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home; surrounded by his loving children. He was the beloved husband of the late Linda Ann Trabold for 38 years.

Born on December 14, 1961, in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late Richard and Vera (Weakland) Trabold. He is survived by...

Jul 22, 2025

Charlotte Elizabeth Canino, 86, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her home. She was the loving wife of Benny L. Canino for 68 years.

Born on February 21, 1939, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late John James and Helen Marie (Riddle) Strickland.

Along with her husband, Charlotte retired from being a...