Obituaries
Doris Virginia (Clem) Blank
Sep 4, 2024
Mrs. Doris Virginia (Clem) Blank, 85 of Myersville died peacefully surrounded by her family on September 4, 2024, in Frederick.
She was born in Woodsboro on December 18, 1938, and she was the daughter of the late Melvin Clem and his wife Helen (Smith) Clem.
Aside from her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Wayne Blank; her husband Leroy (Gene) Blank;...
Mark Alan Kinsey, Sr.
Sep 4, 2024
Mark Alan Kinsey, Sr., 66, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn M. Kinsey for 43 years.
Born on February 19, 1958, in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of Buddy Bernard Kinsey and Joan Offutt Kinsey.
Mark was an avid Washington REDSKINS...
James Vaonakis
Sep 4, 2024
James "Jim" Vaonakis, 86, of Frederick, Maryland, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's Dementia. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann Vaonakis. They were happily married and in love for 63 years until her passing on July 28, 2024. Born on October 4, 1937 in Wheeling, WV, he was the son...
Catherine I. Ropp
Sep 4, 2024
Catherine I. Ropp, 98, of Frederick, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Bridginglife Dove House. Born on July 16, 1926, she was the daughter of Ray Davis and Frances Marie (Lewis) Davis.
In her earlier years, Catherine worked as a waitress at the Downtowner Restaurant in Frederick, and worked dietary/laundry at Meridian Nursing Home.
She is survived by...
Virginia Ward
Sep 4, 2024
Mrs. Virginia Ward, 86, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Harry E. Ward. Born November 18, 1937, in Saranac Lake, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Katherine Goodman.
She is survived by her daughter, Patty Taylor and her husband Kent, her son, Eric...
Sherwyn Carr
Sep 4, 2024
Sherwyn Leanne (Tingle) Carr, 83, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024. Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Sherry spent her childhood in Newton and Des Moines, where her love for nature and the outdoors began. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and Radcliffe College (magna cum laude) in Cambridge, MA, and later earned her Ph.D. in English...
Nancy Ann Neill Kefauver
Sep 3, 2024
On September 3, 2024, Nancy Ann Neill Kefauver, 91, of Keedysville, MD, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully of natural causes at their family farm. Nancy was born on October 31, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA to Ann Elizabeth and William Thomas Neill. As a girl their family (including her younger sister Caroline) moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. She worked as a...
John B. Thomas
Sep 3, 2024
John Bradford Thomas of Woodbine, Maryland, passed away at his home on September 3, 2024, with his loving daughter right by his side.
John was born March 11, 1948, in Washington, D.C., to the late Marcia Kathleen Thomas. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patti Raab. He is also preceded in death by his youngest...
William Douglas Bigelow
Sep 3, 2024
William Douglas Bigelow of Boonsboro, born August 30, 1948, to Clifford and Shirley Bigelow in Paw Paw, MI, passed away on September 03, 2024 at his home in Boonsboro, MD.
After graduation from Paw Paw High School, Bill served as a Military Policeman & Detective in the United States Army. He was a combat veteran, serving a tour in Vietnam through...
Larry Wayne Grove
Sep 3, 2024
Larry Wayne Grove, 81, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and family man known for his service oriented and kind easy-going nature, left us peacefully on September 3, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital. Larry lived a life dedicated to serving his family, community, and country.
Born on March 30, 1943 in Frederick, Maryland, he was a son of the late Chester L....
Carolyn A. "Lynn" Kleppner
Sep 2, 2024
Carolyn A. “Lynn” Kleppner, age 77, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 25, 1947, in Pittston, Pennsylvania, Lynn was the eldest of six children to the late John J. and Doris (Clifford) Smiles. She spent her formative years in Twinbrook, Maryland, where she attended Richard Montgomery High School and...
James Michael Crowe
Sep 2, 2024
James Michael Crowe, 59, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home. He was the son of the late James Henely Robertson and Betty Dolores Crowe (Wilson) of Taneytown.
James worked for Shelton Plumbing and Heating for 12 years. He was a volunteer at Libertytown Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed volunteering at the carnival and truck and...
Shirley Gladys Warwick
Aug 30, 2024
Shirley Gladys Warwick, 92, of Brunswick, MD passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Shirley was born on December 5, 1931 to John and Gladys Green in McKeesport, PA where she grew up with her parents and sister, and where she later met her husband, Walter Warwick. Shirley and Walter were married on April 14, 1951 and...
Loc Dinh Pham
Aug 30, 2024
Mr. Loc Dinh Pham passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Washington, DC.
Mr. Pham was born October 10, 1934, in Hai Phong, Vietnam. He was the second child and only son of Tung Dinh Pham and Hao Thi Nguyen. As the son of a successful merchant, Mr. Pham was educated in the French schools and traditions of Hai...
Jo Ellen Gluscevich
Aug 29, 2024
Jo Ellen Gluscevich, 76, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Born on July 12, 1948, in Boonsboro, MD, she was the daughter of the late Roland Adams and Winifred Long (Wilhide) Adams.
Jo was a graduate of Frederick High School class of 1966, she earned her AA degree at Montgomery College.
Jo worked as a substitute teacher,...
Beverly A. Phillips
Aug 29, 2024
Beverly A. Phillips, 74, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Silverado Frederick Memory Care Community in Frederick, MD. She was the loving wife of Bruce A. Phillips, whom she married in 1970.
Born on January 12, 1950, in Bucyrus, OH, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Stansbery and Alma Jean (Clark)...
Leonard Stanley Kimmel, Sr.
Aug 29, 2024
Leonard Stanley Kimmel Sr., 90, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at in Frederick, MD. He was the loving husband of Arlene Kimmel for 72 years.
Born on September 15, 1933, in Hegins, PA, he was the son of the late Earl Kimmel and Verna Kessler.
He was inducted into the Army on February 26, 1952....
Megan Marie Trout
Aug 28, 2024
Megan Marie Trout entered the kingdom of heaven on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, when she shed her earthly pain.
She was born on June 12, 1985, in Montgomery County, Maryland. She grew up in Mt. Airy, MD where she attended Green Valley ES, New Market MS, and then graduated from Linganore HS in 2003. She worked as a bartender at The...
Nancy Anne Bryant
Aug 28, 2024
Nancy Anne Bryant, 85, of Knoxville, passed away after a brief illness on August 28, 2024. She was the wife of the late Emory Bryant, and daughter of Cora and Warren Dunbar. Nancy was born in Park Hall, Maryland and was a graduate of St. Michael's Catholic School.
Nancy's spiritual life was of great importance to her, and she attended St....
Larry Lee Scott
Aug 26, 2024
Larry Lee Scott, 64, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick. He was the loving husband of Ann E. Scott.
Born on January 4, 1960, in Stuttgart, Germany, he was the son of the late Robert Scott and Marilyn (Strickland) Scott.
He served in the United States Air Force for seven...