Obituaries

Michael Anthony Furlow

Michael Anthony Furlow

Dec 22, 2024

Michael Anthony (Mike) Furlow passed away peacefully with his wife of 52 years, friends, and family by his side in Hagerstown, Maryland on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Mike was born on October 11, 1948 in Washington, DC to Lester and Eileen Furlow. Mike grew up in Kensington Maryland with his five siblings, where he could be found outside with his brothers,...

Susan Rebecca Valentine

Susan Rebecca Valentine

Dec 22, 2024

Susan Rebecca Valentine, 44, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Justin Valentine for 7 years. 

Born on November 13, 1980, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of Kathy (Stevenson) Haskins and the late Daniel Patrick Morrissey. 

Sue was a 1998...

Dennis Michael Jackson, Sr.

Dennis Michael Jackson, Sr.

Dec 21, 2024

Dennis Michael Jackson Sr., born on November 5, 1945, entered eternal rest on December 21, 2024, in Frederick, Maryland.

He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Leona Florine Jackson, and his children Wakeena R Jackson, Amber M. Shrewsberry and her husband David, children Brooklyn, Braxton and Brielle. His son Dennis M. Jackson Jr , his children Nate, Nevaeh, Nariyah and...

Thomas Frederick Kidwell

Thomas Frederick Kidwell

Dec 20, 2024

Thomas Frederick Kidwell, born on March 26, 1963, in Dearborn, Michigan to the late George Fred Kidwell and Eleanor Thompson Kidwell, passed away in his home in Frederick, Maryland on December 20, 2024. Thomas is survived by his two sons, daughter-in-law, beloved granddaughter, former spouse, and his cherished extended family including his uncle, aunts, and many cousins and their families.

Thomas...

Geraldine Foster

Geraldine Foster

Dec 20, 2024

Geraldine Foster, 79, of Rocky Ridge, MD, passed from this life on Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home in Rocky Ridge, MD. Born on March 17, 1945, in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of the late Walter E. Hughes and Virginia (M.) Hughes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Foster,...

Rebecca Holzman Garzone

Rebecca Holzman Garzone

Dec 20, 2024

 

On December 20, 2024, Rebecca (Becky) Holzman Garzone went to heaven after a brave battle with breast cancer. She was 50 years old. Becky loved the Lord, her family, and the many friends she stayed in contact with faithfully over the years. 

She worked as an Assistant Director for 48Live, the concert ministry of Bright FM. She helped bring Christian musicians,...

Timothy Alan Hicks

Timothy Alan Hicks

Dec 20, 2024

Timothy Alan Hicks, 61, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving son and daughter. Born on December 5, 1963, in Waldorf, Maryland, Timothy was the son of the late Harold Dean Hicks and Shirley Ann (Hodges) Hicks. He was the devoted father of Jeffrey Dean Hicks and Samantha Blaik Hicks, and...

Mary A. Baldwin

Mary A. Baldwin

Dec 20, 2024

Mary A. Baldwin, 104, of Frederick, passed from this life on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Kline Hospice House. She was the loving wife of the late Robert E. Baldwin II.

Born on March 31, 1920, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. Schulz and Agnes (Fowler) Schulz.

Mary worked in the Librarian's Office at the Library...

Margaret Virginia Stroud

Margaret Virginia Stroud

Dec 20, 2024

Margaret Virginia (Jenny) Stroud, 80, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital after an 18 months-long battle with metastatic ovarian cancer, despite her perpetually positive attitude and tenacious spirit. 

Born and raised in Brunswick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Doris Heffner, Sr. She was a graduate of Brunswick High School class of 1962....

Bruce O'Neal

Bruce O'Neal

Dec 19, 2024

Bruce Hamilton O’Neal, aged 77, of Jefferson, MD, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 19, 2024, with his wife of 32 years, Elaine (Dunn) O’Neal, by his side. Bruce was born in Bethesda, MD, to Eugene P. and Doris (Stanley) O’Neal on August 17, 1947.

In addition to his wife, Bruce is survived by a sister, Susan Gallion, of...

Kimberly Rebecca Murphy

Kimberly Rebecca Murphy

Dec 19, 2024

Kimberly Rebecca Murphy, 63, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at The Dove House in Westminster, Maryland.

Born on August 10, 1961, she was the daughter of Robert Snapp and Grace (Burdette) Snapp.

Kim earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Frostburg State University, and her Master’s Equivalency Degree through Montgomery County Public Schools....

Janice Mae Linton

Janice Mae Linton

Dec 19, 2024

Janice Mae Linton, 82, of Knoxville, MD, passed from this life on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born on August 9, 1942, in Sandy Hook, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Joshua Fellers and Mary Loretta Fellers (Stevens). 

Janice worked in the food service industry at Todd Steel, Cindy Dee Diner and operator at Brookside...

Loretta Lynn Fritz

Loretta Lynn Fritz

Dec 19, 2024

Loretta Lynn Fritz, 59, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife to Jerry Lee Fritz for 40 adventurous years. 

Born on December 8, 1965, in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of Jerry Lynn and Patricia Ann (Delph) Manis. 

 In addition to her husband, she...

Shirley Maxine Turley Yoe

Shirley Maxine Turley Yoe

Dec 19, 2024

Shirley Maxine Turley Yoe, age 87, of New Oxford, PA, died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at UPMC Hanover Hospital in Hanover, PA. She was born January 20, 1937, in Smyth County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Mabel Gates Turley and Lewis Turley.

She was the wife of the late Harry “Sonny” Yoe, Jr. Shirley’s love for God was an example...

Joan McCallum

Joan McCallum

Dec 18, 2024

The family of Joan McCallum announces her passing on December 18, 2024 at Buckingham’s Choice in Adamstown. Joan was born on April 23, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, the third of seven children born to Arthur and Irene Waldmann. Joan attended high school and college in Detroit, graduating from Mercy College with a degree in Medical Technology. She lived and worked...

Francis Buell

Francis Buell

Dec 18, 2024

In the early morning of December 18, 2024, Francis Warren Buell entered into the arms of his loving Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, after spending more than three years bravely fighting cancer. Born July 5, 1950, in Latrobe, PA, Frank was the son of the late Harry E. Buell, Sr. & Charlotte (Miller) Buell. He was predeceased by his parents,...

Ruth Ann Caslow Engel

Ruth Ann Caslow Engel

Dec 18, 2024

Ruth Ann Engel, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at home in Walkersville surrounded by her family. 

She was born on December 1, 1939, in York, Pennsylvania to the late Roy H. and Erma A. Senft Caslow of Glen Rock, PA. On November 1, 1959, she married her late husband, Cassell Ray "Skip" Engel, with whom she...

Heath Creighton Morrison

Heath Creighton Morrison

Dec 17, 2024

Heath “Haus” Morrison, 56, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on July 16, 1968, in Willoughby, Ohio, he was the youngest son of the late Donna Lee (Hendrix) Morrison and Roy Carl Morrison.

Heath grew up in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Uniontown Area Senior High School with the class of...

Frances Marcella Black

Frances Marcella Black

Dec 17, 2024

Frances "Frannie" Marcella Black, 74, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Silverado Frederick Memory Care Community in Frederick, MD. She was the loving wife of Robert "Bob" Black, whom she married on February 11, 1972. 

Born on September 23, 1950, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emory Granville Wagerman and...

Elizabeth S. Sweitzer

Elizabeth S. Sweitzer

Dec 16, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) S. Sweitzer of Urbana, MD passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 16, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1927 in Miami, FL. Betty is survived by her son Craig E. Kershow and wife Pat of Stanton, KY; her daughters Karen A. Towles and husband Ray of Pelahatchie, MS; and Carolyn E. Valanidas...