Obituaries
Clifford Crampton
Aug 2, 2024
Clifford “Buster” Crampton, 78, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2024.
He was born on December 10, 1945, in Sharpsburg, MD., to the late Jennings Bryan Crampton and Margaret (Otzelberger) Crampton.
Buster retired from Dupont in Falling Waters, WV. And spent all his adult years as a devoted husband and father. He married the love...
Larry E. Wenschhof
Aug 2, 2024
Larry Wenschhof, 80 of Frederick passed away on August 2, 2024. He was the husband of Doris Wachter Wenschhof, his wife of 50 years.
He is survived by his daughter Stacy Wenschhof Rumpf and husband Randy, and his nephew Aaron Wachter and wife Katie and their children Molly & Logan, as well as Sara Downs Eberle, a dear friend.
Larry was the...
Josephine Lucille Swope
Aug 1, 2024
Mrs. Josephine Lucille "Josie" Swope, 85, of Frederick, Maryland, passed into the arms of our savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Spring Arbor of Frederick. She was the loving wife of the late Harry A. Swope Jr., who died on May 27, 2023. They were married in Athens, GA on April 10, 1963.
Born on November 9, 1938,...
Ronald Wayne Eury, Sr.
Aug 1, 2024
Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" Eury Sr., 61, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his home. He was the loving husband of Roxanne Lynn-Eury. They have been together for 32 years.
Born on September 10, 1962, in Charles Town, WV, he was the son of the late Russell Eury and Anna (Lamm) Eury.
Ronnie was a graduate...
Saundra Palmer
Jul 31, 2024
Saundra Palmer, 84, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD
Born on July 21, 1940, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of William Lee Caniford and Katherine “Elizabeth” Reynolds (Caniford). .
She worked for Safeway for over 30 years, retiring in 2000.
Saundra loved her family more than anything and...
William (Bill) Robert Scott
Jul 30, 2024
William (Bill) Robert Scott ,81, of Frederick, Maryland, entered eternal rest on July 30, 2024. He was a native of Frederick, born on January 28, 1943, to the late William Franklin Scott and Rose Mary Scott.
He was educated in Frederick and worked for years in the construction business. He was a member of Laborer’s Local Union #616 for many years.
Bill...
Dr. Krishna Vanguri
Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Krishna Sastry Vanguri, of Frederick, MD, and previously of North Brunswick, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Mahalakshmi Vanguri, who passed away onin May 8, , 2015.
Born January 7, 1939 in Tanuku, India, he was the son of Ramakrishna Rao and Venkata...
Philip Joseph Ferrara, Sr.
Jul 29, 2024
Philip Joseph Ferrara, age 86, of Mt. Airy MD, a former resident of Lanham, MD was called to the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2024. Philip was the beloved husband of Rosemary Ferrara, his wife for 65 years. Born on March 19, 1938, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Philip Ferrara and Rosa Sciacca Ferrara.
Phil and...
Charles Urban Barrett
Jul 29, 2024
A loving husband, father, and brother Charles Urban Barrett was called to eternal rest on July 29th 2024. He was born in Santa Maria, CA on April 17th 1962 to the late Mr. Stanley R. Barrett and the late Clare Urban Barrett. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and counted his years...
Frances Smith Reid
Jul 28, 2024
Frances (Frankie) Smith (Trawick) Reid
February 25, 1934 - July 28, 2024
Frankie Lou Smith Reid, age 90, went to be with our Lord July 28th, 2024.
Frankie was born February 25th, 1934 to Mary Frances Bennett and Howard Taft Smith in Clifton Forge,VA and lived in Covington, VA in her early life.
She married James Richard Trawick in 1956 and together had...
Jeffrey Paul Hyde
Jul 28, 2024
Jeffrey Paul Hyde, 63, of Woodsboro, Maryland, died suddenly on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on April 11, 1961, in Grand Haven, MI, he was the son of the late Hugh Hyde and Ruth Ann (Baldus) Hyde.
Jeff served in the U.S. Navy for 13 years.
He was currently working as a custodian at Walkersville High School, where he...
Mary Ann Vaonakis
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Ann Vaonakis, 84, of Frederick, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of James "Jim" Vaonakis. They were married for 63 years.
Born on October 21, 1939, in Carlyle, IL, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Leona (Buhrkuhl) Brandhorst.
She was a graduate of...
Cecil Craig Hathaway
Jul 28, 2024
Cecil Craig Hathaway, AKA "Tuffy" by his family, age 87, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024. Born on March 17, 1937, in Dayton, OH, Craig was the beloved husband of Mary for almost 66 years.
Craig served in the Army for 23 years, including two tours in the Vietnam War. During his career, he received the Bronze...
Margaret Madeline Hines
Jul 27, 2024
Margaret Madeline Hines, age 94, of Westminster, MD passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024 where she was living at Carroll Lutheran Village while surround by loving family and friends. Margaret also known as Pat, was born June 8th, 1930 to Samuel and Sadah Long.
Pat, spent her early childhood in Thurmont MD, graduated from Thurmont High and went into the...
Nicholas Gregory Falcone, Sr.
Jul 27, 2024
Nicholas Gregory Falcone, Sr., 85, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Born on February 16, 1939, in Ardmore, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas Falcone and Julia Esther DiGiorgio Falcone.
Nick is survived by his children, David Falcone, Matthew Falcone, Robin Wachter Barry (Tom), Craig Wachter, Kristin Wachter Hickey (Bobby), and Jeff Wachter (Faith);...
David Lynn Sturtz
Jul 27, 2024
David Lynn Sturtz, 73 of Middletown, MD went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 27, 2024. Husband of Myrtle Barron Sturtz for 49 1/2 years. Born August 25, 1950 in Somerset, PA, the son of the late John R. and Celda Sturtz of Stoystown; 1968 graduate of Shanksville High School, 1978 graduate of Montgomery College with an...
Troy Eugene Shanholtzer
Jul 26, 2024
Troy Eugene Shanholtzer, age 55, passed away on July 26, 2024, in Hagerstown, MD. Born on September 25, 1968, in Frederick, Maryland.
Troy attended Linganore High School before dedicating his life to his passion as a self-employed auto mechanic. From the young age of 13, Troy was known for his exceptional skill in working on cars, a hobby that he cherished...
Jose Antonio Puertas-Sojo
Jul 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of our beloved, Jose Antonio Puertas Jr.’s passing. At just 54, Jose peacefully joined the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jose was the oldest brother of 5 and was devoted to his family. His 22-year marriage to Katie was a beautiful testament to love and companionship. For many...
Ruth Evon Heflin
Jul 26, 2024
Ruth Evon “Bonnie” Heflin passed peacefully from this life on July 26, 2024 at her home in Woodsboro, Maryland (MD).
She was born in Frederick, MD on September 26, 1945; daughter of Amon Edgar Esworthy and Ruth Ellen (Long) Esworthy. She grew up on a farm in Walkersville, MD and graduated from Walkersville High School (WHS) in 1963. Bonnie studied early...
Estella Elizabeth Smothers Belt
Jul 26, 2024
Estella Elizabeth Smothers Belt of Knoxville, MD passed from life on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the home of her brother. She was under Frederick County Hospice care.
Born April 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the Late Charles Jerome and Emma Mae Grayson Smothers.
She graduated from Lincoln High School, Frederick MD in 1946.
Before her retirement she was employed for...