Obituaries
Rebekah Yvonne Droneburg
Jul 21, 2025
Rebekah Yvonne "Becky" Droneburg, 70, of Rohrersville, MD, passed away from this life on July 21, 2025 at Doey's House in Hagerstown. She was the beloved wife of Robert Wayne Droneburg, Sr. for 51 years in April.
Born on December 7, 1954, in Olney, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Rudell Loy, Sr. and Mary Kathleen (Summers) Loy.
She...
John James Mahares
Jul 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announced the passing of John James Mahares, age 78, of Ijamsville , MD, On Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family John went to be with the Lord after a brief illness that left him hospitalized. He was the loving husband of Louise Mahares his wife of 46 years.
He was the...
Frank Edmonds Harris
Jul 19, 2025
Frank Edmonds Harris, 92, passed away on July 19, 2025, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Frances of 71 years, 2 sons, 2 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Born on December 11, 1932, in Washington D.C. He joined the Marines at age 17, where he was a Drill Instructor at Parris Island. He was a life member of...
John Henry Smith, III
Jul 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Henry Smith, III, a remarkable individual who led a fulfilling life. He peacefully departed us on July 18, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 15, 1938, to John Henry Smith, Jr. and Helen Louise Butler-Smith of Frederick, Maryland. He was the eldest of six children...
Thomas Lee Finley
Jul 18, 2025
Thomas Lee Finley, passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on January 19, 1948, in Vincennes, Indiana, Thomas led a life filled with commitment to both his career and loved ones.
After 34 years of dedicated service, Thomas retired from Pepco, where he was known for his hard work and reliability. His professional accomplishments were a...
Andrew "John" Lawrence, III
Jul 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Andrew John Lawrence, III
April 8, 1954 – July 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew John Lawrence, III, age 71, on July 18, 2025. A beloved husband, father, and friend, John left us too soon, leaving behind a life filled with family, great friends, and fun adventures.
John was the devoted...
Jane Abrecht
Jul 17, 2025
Jane D. Abrecht, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Village Crossing in Frederick, MD. Her loving husband William B. Abrecht preceded her in death in 2012 after 55 years of marriage.
Born on January 1, 1938, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Walter Raleigh & Hester Caroline (Michael) Winebrenner; and fifth...
Shirley J. Hausler
Jul 17, 2025
Shirley J. Hausler of Myersville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born on December 6, 1944, to the late Edward Lee and Mary (Lee) Hough. Shirley was the beloved wife of 60 years to Paul “Jake” Hausler, Jr.
Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother that loved the Lord Jesus....
Donna Marie Kersey
Jul 17, 2025
Donna Marie Kersey, 65, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at her home.
Born on October 6, 1959, in Cheverly, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry Ralph Kersey, Sr. and Susie Delores (Powers) Kersey.
She graduated from Rock Creek School in 1980. Following graduation, Donna worked with Scott Key Center for 35 years...
John Robbie "Heavy" Vanhoozer
Jul 16, 2025
John Robbie "Heavy" Vanhoozer, Jr., 64, of Frederick, MD, left this earth suddenly, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. He was the husband of Gail Vanhoozer. Born on January 20, 1961 in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of Eleanor Vanhoozer and the late Bobby Vanhoozer.
Robbie grew up in Gaithersburg, MD. He was a 1979 graduate of Albert Einstein High School....
John Howard Eaton, Sr.
Jul 15, 2025
John Howard Eaton Sr.
June 13, 1945 – July 15, 2025
John Howard Eaton Sr., 80, of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the Hospice of the Panhandle, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Washington, DC June 13, 1945, raised in Brandywine, MD, John lived a full life marked by quiet strength, deep devotion to...
Robert Painter
Jul 15, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Lee Painter, 78, passed away at his home in Sharpsburg, MD, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, leaving his earthly struggles behind.
Born on February 6, 1947, in Leesburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Azel A. Painter II and Evelyn Virginia (Cole) Painter.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Alicia Keyes; brothers, Larry A. Painter...
Charles Richard Worrell
Jul 15, 2025
Mr. Charles Richard “Poppi” Worrell, 72 of Hagerstown MD, originally from Frederick MD, entered into eternal life on Tuesday July 15, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Dorothy (Dot Hackey) Jean Worrell.
Born, March 16, 1953 in Frederick. He was the son of Mrs. Roxena E. Worrell and the late Mr. Walter L. Worrell.
Charles worked for the...
Keith W. Blickenstaff
Jul 15, 2025
Keith William Blickenstaff, 70, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away peacefully, Tuesday July 15, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center.
Born November 24, 1954, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Donald Lee Blickenstaff and the late Wilma Jean (Sigler) Blickenstaff Keadle.
Keith graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1972. He was employed by Comsat Aerospace in Gaithersburg, MD as a...
James Franklin Murray
Jul 15, 2025
James Franklin Murray, 82, of Rocky Ridge, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Faye Murray who predeceased him on December 31, 2024.
Born on July 14, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late William Franklin Murray and Nina Fredericka (Donaghy) Murray.
He proudly...
Mary Hardy (Peifer)
Jul 14, 2025
Mary Hardy (Peifer), 88, passed away on July 14, 2025, at Country Meadows Retirement Community in Frederick, Maryland. She was born on August 17, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the youngest of four daughters to William and Anna (Mulvaney) Hardy.
Mary enjoyed a long and accomplished career, retiring in 1996 as the Gaithersburg Branch Manager of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA)....
Carol Jean Strube Roberts
Jul 14, 2025
With love, strength and grace, Carol Jean Strube Roberts, of Myersville, journeyed into the Kingdom of God on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Born in Schenectady, NY on March 28, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Ruth Jeanette Strube.
Carol shared three children with Rodman P. Roberts, Karyn R. Watson, Kenneth W. Roberts, and Rodman Scott Roberts. Her...
Donald Leslie Settle
Jul 14, 2025
Donald Leslie Settle, 96, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away quietly at home on the evening of Monday, July 14, 2025, leaving an amazing legacy of adventures for several generations of children, family and friends.
Born March 22, 1929 to Leslie Franklin Settle and Carolyn Muriel Blanz, Mr. Settle was raised during the depression era in the Northeast area of Washington,...
Philip R. Dorsey
Jul 12, 2025
Philip R. Dorsey, 83, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Born February 8, 1942, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Grafton Day Dorsey and Louise McCracken Dorsey. Surviving are his loving wife Darlene, son Cliff Dorsey (Lisa) and daughter Holly Jackson (Kevin). Survived and...
Bernard A. Dennison
Jul 11, 2025
Bernard “Bernie” Dennison, from Poplar Springs, MD, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley, Walkersville, MD.
Bernie worked for the US government for 35 years spending 16 years at Fort Detrick and 19 years with the Defense Nuclear Agency. Bernie was a Biological Lab Technician. His Christian faith was very...
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