Obituaries
Mary Jo Contesti
Dec 26, 2025
Mary Jo (Miller) Contesti, 77, of Monrovia, Maryland, unexpectedly passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1948, daughter of the late Eloise and James Miller also of Connellsville, Pennsylvania.
Mary Jo attended California University of Pennsylvania where she met the love of her life and husband of 58 years, Daniel Edward Contesti. After...
William Lloyd Ewing
Dec 26, 2025
William Lloyd Ewing (“Wid,” “Wil”), born January 19, 1965, passed away peacefully at his home in Frederick, Maryland, surrounded by family on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Wil was the beloved husband of Lauriel Ewing, with whom he shared a deep love of fishing, cooking and anything by the water. He was previously married to Kim Ewing, the devoted mother of his...
Ralph Waldo "Buddy" Drake, Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Ralph Waldo “Buddy” Drake Jr., 84, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, resilience, and quiet strength that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born in Sheffield, Alabama, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Buddy carried with him the values of both places - a grounded Southern kindness and a...
Wanda Burdette
Dec 25, 2025
Wanda Burdette, 74, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of the late Donald Burdette.
Born on November 26, 1951, in Tazewell, VA, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Nora (Baily) Wright.
She is survived by daughter, Sandra Mehring and her husband Eddie,...
Kristine Steinborn Colby
2025
Kristine Steinborn Colby, age 73, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes in December of 2025 in her home.
Kristine was born on August 8,1952, in Buffalo, NY, the younger daughter of the late Frederick J. and Edna B. Steinborn.
She grew up in Buffalo and attended Buffalo Seminary, graduating in 1970. After graduating from American University in 1974, Kris worked for a...
Clyde Tyrone Burwell, Sr.
Dec 25, 2025
Clyde Tyrone Burwell Sr, was born on December 14, 1949 in Henderson, NC. He was the beloved son of the late John Wesley Burwell Jr, and Marie Richardson Foster. Clyde attended Henderson Institute where he graduated.
Clyde enlisted in the United States Army in 1972 where he fought in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged from the Army not long...
Juliana M. Brown
Dec 25, 2025
Juliana Marie Brown, 75, (Lagana, Pilka) passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Juliana was living with her daughter, Stephanie, and her wife, Candi, with her three grandchildren in Thurmont at the time of her passing.
Juliana, a registered nurse for 30+ years, served patients in multiple settings but strived serving elderly patients at nursing homes and...
Nadine Dintzer
Dec 24, 2025
Nadine Dintzer, 65, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Born on October 10, 1960, she was the daughter of Bernard Dintzer and Ann (Lobel) Dintzer.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 am on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. (Fred), 1621 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, MD.
Interment will be at 12 pm on...
Sandra L. Martin
Dec 24, 2025
Sandra L. Martin, 78, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Walkersville. She was the wife of the late Glenn Martin, who passed away in 2019. Born on February 24, 1947, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Samuel Bernard Smith and Grace (Holt) Smith.
Sandra was the last of her immediate family. She...
Doris Ann Monroe
Dec 24, 2025
Doris Ann Monroe, 82, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. Born on March 31, 1942, in Adamstown, MD, she was the daughter of Simon W. McBride and Annie L. (Bussard) McBride. Doris graduated from Gaithersburg High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon Worthington McBride and...
Gregory Franklin Conrad Ranneberger
Dec 23, 2025
Gregory Franklin Conrad Ranneberger, age 50, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. He was born on June 30, 1975, in Frederick, Maryland.
He is survived by his loving and caring parents Phil and Linda Ranneberger. He leaves behind his 3 children, Emma, Caroline, and Cooper Ranneberger. He is also survived by his brother...
John William Bruchey, III
Dec 23, 2025
John William Bruchey, III, 76, of Waynesboro, passed away on December 23. He was married to Carol Ann Bruchey, since July 1, 1983. Born on March 1, 1949, he was the son of the late John William Bruchey, II and Minnie LaVinia Jones Bruchey.
John graduated from Frederick High School, Class of 1967, where he played football. He enlisted in the...
Frances Marie Morris
Dec 22, 2025
Frances Morris, 64, of Frederick, Maryland, transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, December 22, 2025, peacefully in Frederick, Maryland.
Born on November 12, 1961, in Frederick, she was the beloved daughter of Dorothy Morris Johnson and the late Charles H. Thomas, Sr.
Frances was a woman of quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and fierce devotion to those she loved. She was naturally...
Melodie A. Sampselle
Dec 22, 2025
After a long, painful battle with cancer, Melodie Sampselle, known to her friends and family as Mindy, succumbed to her illness and passed away on December 22 at the Dove House Hospice in Westminster, MD.
Mindy was born on September 18, 1961, the youngest child of Joan and William Sampselle, both deceased, along with her oldest sister, Joy (Kern). Also deceased...
Rex James Parker
Dec 21, 2025
Rex James Parker, 56, of Mount Airy, MD passed from this life on Sunday December 21, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on January 29, 1969, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of James Burton and Norene (Lemma) Parker.
Rex received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from East Carolina University after graduating from Glenelg High School, class...
Megan Lynne Sengebusch
Dec 21, 2025
Megan Lynne Sengebusch, age 40, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 21, 2025.
Megan was born on October 20, 1985, at Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, to Ernest and Patti Sengebusch. She grew up in Mount Airy, Maryland, where she formed lifelong friendships and deep family bonds.
Megan was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, fiancée, and friend. In addition...
William Joseph Gross
Dec 20, 2025
William Joseph Gross passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Bill and Gladys (Vogel) Gross.
He was a graduate of Pittson Area High School in PA and Rowan Technical Institute, Salisbury, NC where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Safety and Engineering.
Bill was employed with the...
Jean Appleton Thompson
Dec 20, 2025
Jean Appleton Thompson, 96, of Frederick, Maryland was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Reston Hospital in Reston, Virginia. She was the wife of the late Dr. Joseph Kyle Thompson.
Born Helen Jean Appleton on February 16, 1929, she was the youngest child of the late John and Jettie (Jamison) Appleton of Coral, Indiana...
Dorothy Jean "Dee" Faulkner
Dec 20, 2025
Dorothy Jean "Dee" Faulkner, 83, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away peacefully from this life Saturday, December 20, 2025, after a brief illness, at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Roland "Bud" Faulkner, Jr.
Born November 16, 1942, in Cannonsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Bertha (Shannon)...
Kevin A. Myers
Dec 20, 2025
Kevin A. Myers, 56, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.
Born on June 21, 1969, in Charles Town, WV, he was the son of Edwin A. Myers and the late Linda L. (Staubs) Myers.
Kevin graduated from Brunswick High School class of 1987, and the Police Academy in...
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