Obituaries

Vallia Rae Hicks

Vallia Rae Hicks

Apr 5, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we are announcing the passing of Vallia Rae Hicks who peacefully departed this life on April 5th, 2025 at the age of 60. 

She was born to Charles Hicks and Jane Harrison who Preceded her in death. Vallia is survived by her daughter Angela Buckler, granddaughters Cheyanne, Breanna and Rebekah Buckler. She has two sisters...

David Joseph (Joe) Martin

David Joseph (Joe) Martin

Apr 5, 2025

David Joseph (Joe) Martin, 88, of Mt. Lena, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

Joe was born on May 20, 1936. He is the last surviving member of his family, being predeceased by his parents and 10 brothers and sisters.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Mary Ann (Martz)...

Herman Paul Bowens

Herman Paul Bowens

Apr 3, 2025

Herman “Paul” Bowens was born on April 9, 1945, to Jane L. Bowens Dorsey and Herman Dotson in Frederick, Maryland. He was affectionately known by many as “Paul” or “Joe Nasty.” On April 3, 2025, Paul peacefully entered eternal rest, just days before his 80th birthday.

Paul received his education at both Lincoln and Frederick High School. After graduating from high...

Gregory Scott Shapard

Gregory Scott Shapard

Apr 3, 2025



Gregory Scott Shapard, 55, of Baltimore, MD died Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his residence at Silo Point. Born in Mt Lebanon, PA July 29, 1969 he was the son of Rodney K and Brenda D Shapard

Greg was a graduate of Mt Lebanon High School and West Virginia University with a BA in Finance and an MBA. He was employed...

Charles Joseph Bailey

Charles Joseph Bailey

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. Charles Joseph “Beetle” Bailey, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed peacefully going to be with the Lord Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Ann Millicent Bailey, married for 55 years.

Beetle was born June 18th, 1943 at Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, VA to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph & Helen Bailey. He was the oldest of two children,...

Mark Rimel

Mark Rimel

Apr 2, 2025

Mark Rimel, a devoted husband, proud father of three daughters, and cherished "Pops" to six grandchildren-with a seventh blessing on the way-passed away on April 2, 2025, while working on his beloved West Virginia property, a place that brought him joy and was central to his family's treasured memories.

Mark's life was defined by his unwavering dedication to family, his contagious...

Betty Mae Ireland

Betty Mae Ireland

Apr 2, 2025

Betty Mae Ireland, age 94, was born in Baltimore, raised in Highlandtown, passed away Tuesday evening, April 2, 2025, at Northwest Hospice and Palliative Care in Randallstown. She was born the daughter of Frederich and Catherine Stange on March 7, 1931.

Betty was preceded in death by the loves of her life, husband Joseph Dasch, of 28 amazing years and beloved...

Wendy Sue Crutchley

Wendy Sue Crutchley

Apr 1, 2025

Wendy Sue Crutchley passed away peacefully April 1, 2025 with family by her side at Citizens Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late C. Thomas Crutchley.

Born January 30, 1957 in Frederick, she was the daughter of Thomas Geiser and the late Janet Geiser.

In addition to her father, she is survived by sister, Julie Darr, very special niece and...

Eva Jean Unglebower

Eva Jean Unglebower

Mar 31, 2025

Eva Jean "Jeannie" Unglebower (née Pratt), passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland. Born on June 9, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, Jeannie lived a life marked by compassion, resilience, and a deep love for her family and the simple joys of life.

Jeannie pursued her passion for helping others through nursing, graduating from the Frederick Community College Nursing...

Albert Gorman Butler, II

Albert Gorman Butler, II

Mar 31, 2025

Albert Gorman Butler, II, 57, a lifelong resident of Walkersville, died Monday, March 31, 2025 at his home.

Albert was born May 12, 1967, the second of three children, to Albert and Janet Butler. He graduated from Walkersville High School in 1985 and later chose to raise his own family in Walkersville. He will be remembered for his calm demeanor, fun...

Robert Carroll VanMeter

Robert Carroll VanMeter

Mar 30, 2025

Robert Carroll Van Meter, 59, passed away on March 30, 2025, at his home in Keymar, MD surrounded by family.

Born on August 6, 1965, in Olney, MD, Rob was a cherished brother, father, grandfather, friend and beacon of generosity and kindness. He had a great sense of humor, loved to play the drums and hang out with family and friends....

Margaret Stup Sunday

Margaret Stup Sunday

Mar 30, 2025

Margaret Stup Sunday passed away on March 30th, 2025 at Heartfields Assisted Living Community. She was born on December 15, 1922 and died at the age of 102. She was the wife of the late Lewis (Bill) Sunday for 66 years. She was the daughter of Raymond and Carrie (Martz) Stup of Frederick, MD. She raised three sons and valued...

Betty Jane Goff

Betty Jane Goff

Mar 29, 2025

Betty Jane Goff (Dixon), 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late David A. Goff, Jr. who preceded her in death February of 1998.

Born on April 11, 1937, in Terra Alta, WV, she was the daughter of the late Grover Clevend and Lura Jane (Funk) Dixon.

Betty loved...

Lloyd Freese

Lloyd Freese

Mar 28, 2025

The family of Lloyd Freese is saddened to announce his passing at the age of 81 on March 28, 2025 in Adamstown, Maryland.

Born September 14, 1943 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Lloyd was the son of Ambrose and Jean (Lloyd) Freese. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Mckenney and his grandchildren Colby and Reagan McKenney.

Lloyd attended Stevens Institute of Technology in...

Kathy M. DeMario

Kathy M. DeMario

Mar 28, 2025

Kathy Margaret DeMario passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.

Born on May 26, 1947, in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Louis E. Hawke and Dorothy G. (Blank) Light.

Kathy was a 1965 graduate of South Hagerstown High School and worked for most of her professional career at Potomac Edison in Hagerstown...

James Paul Wood

James Paul Wood

Mar 28, 2025

James Paul Wood passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. He was the son of the Late Paul J. Wood and Marilyn E. Wood

Born June 18, 1951 in Springfield Massachusetts, the family moved to Maryland in 1961. Jim was a graduate of Bladensburg High School, in Bladensburg, Maryland. He attended the University of Maryland, Washington Bible College and Capital Bible...

Marsha Ann Hawbaker

Marsha Ann Hawbaker

Mar 27, 2025

Marsha Ann Hawbaker,81 of Blue Ridge Summit, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

She was born on July 4,1943 in Franklin County, PA. It was an honor and a joy for her to have that birthdate. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Anna Geneva (Collins) Shindledecker.

Even though she wanted to be a carpenter with her...

Richard Eugene Wastler

Richard Eugene Wastler

Mar 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Richard Eugene Wastler

October 13, 1962 – March 27, 2025

Richard Eugene Wastler, 62, of Rocky Ridge, MD, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Born on October 13,1962 in Frederick, he was raised by his grandmother, Mable Wastler and aunt, Ruth Rinehart.

Rick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife...

Donna Lee Bradshaw-Bainbridge

Donna Lee Bradshaw-Bainbridge

Mar 26, 2025

Donna Lee Bradshaw-Bainbridge, 93, of Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 26, 2025. Donna is survived by her husband Ross Bainbridge, son David and his wife Cheryl, Danny and his wife Kayla, Doug and his wife Lisa and Diana and her husband Roger and was predeceased in death by her first husband Don Bradshaw and sister...

Laura Rae Phagan

Laura Rae Phagan

Mar 25, 2025

Laura R. Phagan (Laurae), 91, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. She was the beloved wife of Fred H. Phagan for 56 years, until his death in 2024.

Born on February 10, 1934, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Edward A. Poling and Odessa M. (Compton)...