Obituaries

Leo L. Shank

Leo L. Shank

Jun 17, 2025

Leo L. Shank, age 97 of Frederick, MD died on June 17, 2025 at Somerford House Assisted Living. He was the devoted husband of Doris Crawford Shank for 68 years. They were married on November 18, 1956.

Leo was born October 23, 1927 in Liberty Township (Adams Co.), PA, the son of the late Wilmer O. Shank and Edna Baxter Shank...

George Solon Peet Jr.

George Solon Peet Jr.

Jun 17, 2025

George Solon Peet Jr., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2025 at age 84. Born on February 24, 1941 in Darby, PA, he moved to Washington, D.C. and Silver Spring, MD.

He graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years. He attended banking, mortgage and...

Peter Stanton Coe, III

Peter Stanton Coe, III

Jun 16, 2025

Peter Stanton Coe, III, 28, of Thurmont, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Frederick Health Hospital after a long battle with Lupus.

Born on March 28, 1997, in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of Deborah Ann (Bane) Coe and Peter Stanton Coe, Jr.

Peter was an avid gamer he spent his life adventuring dungeons and fighting evil...

Becky Lach

Becky Lach

Jun 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Rebecca Lach, nee Roberts, 82 of Mt. Airy, MD on June 16, 2025.

Becky was born in Frederick, MD, and resided on Buffalo Rd in Mt. Airy for most of her life. Surviving family includes husband of 62 years, Robert Lach Sr.; son, Robert Lach Jr. and wife Kimberly...

Lena Renee Hoffman

Lena Renee Hoffman

Jun 15, 2025

Lena Renee Hoffman, 34, of Salisbury, MD, passed from this life on Sunday, June 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 6, 1990, she was the daughter of the late Elvis E Harbaugh and Tina L. Harbaugh.

Lena is survived by her life long partner, Phillip Holmes as well as their daughters: Rhyah and Myla Holmes; her sisters,...

James Robert Coggins

James Robert Coggins

Jun 15, 2025

James Robert Coggins of Monrovia, Maryland passed peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on June 15th, 2025, making his journey to heaven on Father’s Day.

Born in Washington D.C. in 1948, James (Jim) is preceded in death by his parents Neil and Doris Coggins of Silver Spring, Maryland.

In 1968 he was drafted and proudly served in the United States...

David H. Chang

David H. Chang

Jun 15, 2025

David H. Chang of New Market, MD passed away peacefully on Father’s Day June 15, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born in Nantung, China on May 4, 1929. He was the son of the late Cha-Ping Chang (father) and Shu-E Chang (mother).

David was a caring husband, devoted father, doting grandfather, generous brother, uncle and friend. He is...

Paula Gilson Hunter

Paula Gilson Hunter

Jun 15, 2025

Paula Ann Gilson Hunter, a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of deep faith, passed away on Sunday, June 15, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89 years old.

Born on August 19, 1935, in Washington, D.C., Paula graduated from Blair High School in 1953. Following her passion for helping others, she completed her nursing training at the Capital Nursing School...

Alice Marie Shriner

Alice Marie Shriner

Jun 15, 2025

Alice Marie Shriner, 78, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Gettysburg Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Franklin Shriner, who predeceased her in 2016.

Born on December 8, 1946, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Nellie Mae Stoneburner.

Alice was a homemaker for her entire adult life and...

Carole Jean Eaves

Carole Jean Eaves

Jun 15, 2025

Carole Jean Eaves, 81, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025 after a short illness. Carole Jean was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Roy K. Eaves who died in 2024.

Born on October 31, 1943, in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Rimbey of Mount Airy. She was also...

Jaleesa Marie Wilson

Jaleesa Marie Wilson

Jun 14, 2025

Jaleesa Marie Wilson, lovingly known as Lisa, was born on March 6, 1990, at Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland. She is survived by her devoted parents, Eugene Wilson and Jean Wilson, and her beloved older sister, Jennifer Wilson. Lisa had a deep and special bond with her only niece, Janée Wilson, whom she loved wholeheartedly and unconditionally. Lisa was...

Dale Edward Lyons

Dale Edward Lyons

Jun 14, 2025

CMSgt (Ret) Dale E. Lyons passed away suddenly on Saturday, 14 June, 2025. He was the son of Gerald John Lyons and Clara Christine Garbrecht of Grand Haven, Mi.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie Lyons (Bingham), his daughter Valencia Davis (Brian), son Wayne (Angela), 2 grandsons Brandon and Nathan, and multiple siblings.

He was an avid golfer, bowler, a competitive...

Allen O. M. Roberts

Allen O. M. Roberts

Jun 14, 2025

Allen O. M. "Tim" Roberts, 86, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his home.

Written by grandson, William Moore:

"Born in Hancock, MD on November 15th, 1938, Allen Roberts, was one of eighteen children. He grew up with the desire to provide and found employment on a dairy farm. He attended Boonsboro High School, during...

Anna Sepling Secondari

Anna Sepling Secondari

Jun 14, 2025

Anna Secondari, 100, of Boonsboro, Maryland, a cherished member of the community and a family woman passed from this life on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. She was the wife of the late Dr. Joseph Secondari.

Born on April 23, 1925, in Paldiski, Estonia she was the daughter of the late Boris Alexander and Anna...

Susan Klecan

Susan Klecan

Jun 12, 2025

Susan Klecan, age 79, of Ijamsville, MD passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Born on January 22, 1946 in Milford, DE, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mildred J. Peterson of Ijamsville, MD, formerly of Seaford, DE. Susan was preceded by her husband Kenneth Wm. Klecan. She is survived by her son Geoffrey, and his wife...

Alan Wolf

Alan Wolf

Jun 12, 2025

Alan Wolf, 69, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Sunrise of Frederick. Born in Frederick, Maryland, on February 2, 1956, he was the son of the late Walton and Lorraine Wolf.

Alan worked for many years as a Network Administrator at Fort Detrick. He loved music, playing guitar, the Grateful Dead band, gardening, and everything day...

Richard Henry Rand, Jr.

Richard Henry Rand, Jr.

Jun 11, 2025

Richard Henry Rand Jr., age 79, a resident of Columbia, MD, died on June 11, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.

Born December 15, 1945 in Presque Isle, ME, son of late Thelma Catharine Rand Zeigler Kephart and late Richard Henry Rand, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Julieta Ventic Rand.

He was a retired security guard and...

George John Poddo

George John Poddo

Jun 10, 2025

George J. Poddo, 76, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away surrounded by loving family on June 10, 2025.

George was born on September 22, 1948, at Palmerton Hospital in Pennsylvania, the son of George Poddo and Marjorie Barrons Poddo. He spent his early years at 169 West Broadway in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where he attended Immaculate Conception grade school and Jim Thorpe...

Edward Winston Reid

Edward Winston Reid

Jun 9, 2025



In Loving Memory of 

Edward Winston Reid 

July 31, 1943 - June 9, 2025

We regret to announce that Edward Winston Reid, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, motorcycle enthusiast, cycling fanatic, camera hoarder, and self-proclaimed crab cake connoisseur, passed away in his Frederick apartment on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the age of 81.

Ed lived a full and happy life with very few regrets...

Jeannine Wheeler

Jeannine Wheeler

Jun 9, 2025

Jeannine Wheeler, 91, of Brunswick Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Tranquility of Fredericktowne in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Griffith until his passing where later in life she married Gene Wheeler.

Born on April 23, 1934, in Brunswick MD, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Eva (Bohrer)...