Obituaries
Oscar T. Smith
Dec 29, 2024
Oscar T. Smith, 81, of Frederick, died on December 29, 2024, at the Frederick Health Hospital following a ten-month battle with lymphoma. Oscar is preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Ann Smith, in 2008, and his son, Glenn T. Smith, in 1983.
Oscar was born on January 19,1943 in his childhood home of Mountaindale. He was the third son...
William L. "Bill" Haupt
Dec 29, 2024
William L. "Bill" Haupt, 83, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Joan Pancoe Haupt.
Born on January 13, 1941 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late William and Elsa Marie Olsen Haupt.
With a rich career spanning over 53 years, Bill was first employed by Elevator Constructors...
Harold R. "Dick" Bittner
Dec 29, 2024
Harold “Dick” Bittner of Thurmont, Maryland died December 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born at home on July 11, 1936, in Lantz (now Sabillasville), Maryland to the late Harold A. and Helen E. (Miller) Bittner. He was 88. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Lawyer) Bittner.
Dick graduated from Thurmont High School in...
Joseph Lawrence Mattiello
Dec 28, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph L. (Joe) Mattiello, age 68, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, on December 28, 2024. A private service and burial was held on January 16, 2025, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mt. Airy.
The second of four children, Joseph was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on September 5, 1956 to Carmine...
Robert Joseph Dietz Edsall
Dec 28, 2024
Robert Joseph Dietz Edsall passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on March 25, 1942, Robert lived a remarkable life filled with accomplishments, adventures, and a deep love for family and friends.
Robert proudly served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Fire Control Technician and was a member of the prestigious...
Mary Wiehl
Dec 28, 2024
Mary Louise Wiehl, 74, of Gaithersburg, MD, died peacefully in her sleep at home on December 28, 2024.
Born on December 22, 1950 to George and Midge Wiehl, Mary grew up in Illinois. She is survived by her three siblings, Diana Renton, Sharon Cox and Jim Wiehl.
She graduated from Elizabeth Seton HS in South Holland, IL in 1968, and from St....
Martha May
Dec 28, 2024
Martha May, 77, of Point of Rocks, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. Born on June 30, 1947, in Bethesda, Maryland, Martha lived a life full of adventure, passion, and kindness.
She shared a loving marriage with her husband, Rick, and together they built a life rich in love and shared adventures. Martha had a deep love for exploring...
Thomas E. Banfield
Dec 28, 2024
Thomas E. Banfield, of New Market, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Born on March 10, 1937, in Colver, PA, he was the son of James Lewis and Rose Kavanagh Banfield.
Tom attended Ebensburg High School before studying at St. Francis College where he received his masters degree in mathematics.
He was preceded in death by two sons: his...
Karen L. Dockery
Dec 28, 2024
Karen Lorraine Dockery, 58, of Brunswick, died suddenly, Saturday, December 28th, at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born June 24, 1966, in Bethesda, MD, she was the daughter of Norma Fay Dockery and of the late James Church Dockery.
Karen or Katt, as she was known, is survived by her daughter, Sara E Ames and husband David of Brunswick; a mother, Norma F Dockery...
Gail Lynn Young
Dec 28, 2024
Gail Lynn Young, 69, of Brunswick, passed away from this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on March 11, 1955, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edwin Lantz and Jean Elizabeth (Kinsey) Lantz. Gail was married to David E. Young, just celebrating their 50th anniversary.
Gail attended Governor Thomas Johnson High School, graduating...
Deborah Ann Boucher
Dec 27, 2024
Deborah Ann Boucher, 75, of Jefferson, passed from this life on Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on December 25, 1949, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward Fauble and Viola (Ayers) Fauble.
Debbie graduated from Laurel High School in 1967. Prior to starting a family, Debbie worked in Washington, DC for...
Terry Lee Sines, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Terry Lee Sines, Jr., 62, of Clear Spring, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Kelli Sines
Born on February 15, 1962, in Hagerstown MD he was the son of the late Terry Lee and Edna (Miller) Sines.
Terry Sines was what you would call an everyday sort of hero. He was...
Teresa Y. Hinkson
Dec 26, 2024
Teresa Yvonne Hinkson, age 62, of Frederick, Maryland, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, Maryland, after her long battle with cancer. She was a loving wife to her wonderful husband, Terry Martindale, and dog mom to their beloved Joey. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Louise Hinkson, born June 13, 1962,...
Eileen Mary Kalwa
Dec 25, 2024
Eileen Mary Kalwa, daughter of the late Bernard Joseph Jackson and Eileen Cecelia Jackson (nee Lardner), born on July 14, 1948, in Dundalk, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Eileen is survived by her son Daniel Kalwa; her daughter Suzanne Mattes and son-in law Daniel Mattes; her cherished granddaughter Audrey Mattes; her three brothers;...
Ronald William Turley
Dec 25, 2024
Ronald William Turley, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the beloved husband of his surviving spouse, Frances Turley, for 59 years.
Ron was born to the late Florence (Harman) Folk on June 16, 1943, in West Virginia. He was a graduate of Frederick High School....
Phyllis Ann Wisherd
Dec 25, 2024
Phyllis A. Wisherd, 93, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Fahrney - Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro.
Born on December 24, 1931, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late John Merlin Wisherd and Pauline (Snyder) Wisherd.
She was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School in 1949 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree...
Joseph John Lambdin
Dec 24, 2024
Joseph John Lambdin born June 4, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Joseph John and Dolores Etta Lambdin passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 at his home in Chesterfield, Virginia surrounded by his family.
Joe was a Navy veteran who proudly served his country and valiantly demonstrated the values of patriotism, honor and dedication. He had a successful career at Xerox...
Grace Brashear Winpigler
Dec 24, 2024
Grace Brashear Winpigler, 96, of West Palm Beach, FL, died at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family and devoted caregiver Ketly Pierre.
God knew he needed the perfect angle to complete his live Nativity scene for Christmas, and he called an amazing one on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The Frederick, MD native has lived with her...
Bruce Gordon Twambly
Dec 23, 2024
Bruce Gordon Twambly, a long-time resident of Windsor, CT and more recently of Lovettsville, VA, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Fairfax, VA. Bruce was preceded to heaven by his wife, Joan Elizabeth; and is survived by his three sons, Bruce John, Mark, and Thomas; his grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Graham, Megan and Dashiell; and his sister, Cindy Runyan, of...
Carol Lee Jones
Dec 22, 2024
Carol had a lifelong love of caring for others and a passion for music. She was loved, supported, and cherished by her husband of 65 years, Harold E. Jones. Carol was born in Lonaconing, Maryland on March 7, 1935, and passed away in Pikesville, Maryland on December 22, 2024, at the age of 89.
She is forever loved and survived by...