Obituaries
Richard McDowell Violet, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Richard McDowell Violet, Jr., age 69, of Hagerstown, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.
Born on June 6, 1956, in Fort Meade, MD, he was the son of the late Richard McDowell Violet and Rosalie Virginia Gigeous Violet. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvey and Naomi Gigeous of Boonsboro.
Although Richard was...
Robert Joseph Drevo
Oct 1, 2025
Robert Joseph “Bobby” Drevo, affectionately known to many as “Bubba” or “Uncle Bob”, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at home in Mt. Airy, MD, surrounded by loving family and friends. Bob was 83. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Robert will be fondly remembered for his generous spirit, warm and comical storytelling, and his ability...
David Blanchard
Sep 30, 2025
David Bruce Blanchard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at Fairhaven in Sykesville, Maryland.
Born November 12, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland. David served in the US Navy and then attended Johns Hopkins University where he majored in Chemistry. He spent his career working at NIST as a forensic chemist.
Dave’s life was defined by...
Daniel Conners
Sep 30, 2025
Daniel Conners, 67, of Monrovia, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the husband of Brenda Conners. Born on February 7, 1958, in Derwood, MD, he was the son of Walter Conners and Grace (Reed) Conners.
He is survived by his four children: Christopher Conners, Darren (Spouse Carol Conners),...
Sandra Peers
Sep 30, 2025
On September 30, 2025, God took Sandy from her family to teach new angels how to love at the age of 81. Born in September 1944, in Washington, D.C., Sandy lived a vibrant and devoted life filled with love for her family and an enduring spirit of joy and generosity.
A proud graduate of Bladensburg High School’s class of 1962, Sandy...
Elaine Palumbo
Sep 29, 2025
Elaine Palumbo, 34, of Louisa, Virginia, passed from this life on Monday, September 29, 2025, at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA.
Born on July 30, 1991, in New Market, Maryland, she was the daughter of Mark Palumbo and Kimberly (Sloan) Palumbo.
Elaine was passionate about creating art and had a gift for writing poems. Elaine always found comfort being...
Raymond George Henry
Sep 28, 2025
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond George Henry, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, on September 28, 2025. He passed peacefully at his home in Ijamsville, MD surrounded by family after battling declining health over the last year due to ALS. Ray spent a lifetime caring for the needs of his family and...
Diane Irene Huffer Smith
Sep 27, 2025
Diane Irene Huffer Smith (92) passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Fahrney-Keedy Assisted Living Facility in Boonsboro, MD.
She was born on January 15, 1933, in Trego, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Wilbur Alfred Huffer and Gladys Irene Mullendore Huffer.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Hessong Smith, Jr. in 2017.
Diane was a...
Vasilios Fotios Ferentinos
Sep 27, 2025
Vasilios (Billy) Fotios Ferentinos, 56, of Damascus, Maryland, passed away on September 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his children, Rachael Ferentinos and Nicholas Ferentinos; his granddaughter, Stella Ferentinos; his mother, Vasiliki Ferentinos; his siblings, Evagelos Ferentinos and Georgia Foundas; his brother-in-law, George Foundas; and his many nieces and nephews who adoringly referred to...
Tommy E. Hart
Sep 27, 2025
Tommy E. "Tom" Hart, 92, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Doey's House in Hagerstown. His wife, Mary E. Morrison Hart, passed in 2020.
Born on August 26, 1933 in Four Locks, MD, he was the son of the late John R. and Virgie A. Hart.
He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. Tom retired...
Ella Virginia Lenhart
Sep 26, 2025
Ella Virginia Lenhart passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 while a resident at Homewood Living of Frederick. She was the beloved wife, of nearly 70 years, to the late Donald Eugene Lenhart.
Ella was born November 18, 1935, in Frederick, MD to Lewis and Gladys Wisner. She graduated from Walkersville High School in 1953. She excelled in several sports, such...
Dorothy Frances Ahalt
Sep 26, 2025
Dorothy Frances Ahalt (Dottie), 89, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on September 26, 2025.
Born on September 18, 1936, in Arlington, VA to Vernon and Veola Havenner. Dottie was the beloved wife of Norman Lee Ahalt, Sr (Sonny) for 63 loving years until his death in 2016.
Dottie will be lovingly remembered by her children, Ronald Ahalt (Sue),...
Roger W. Webb
Sep 25, 2025
Roger William Webb, age 81, of Keedysville, died Thursday, September 25, 2025 at home.
Born on February 27, 1944 in Smithsburg, MD, he was the son of the late David Orville and Josephine Cline Webb.
Roger attended Middletown High School then went on to be a mason most of his life. He was a member of Manor Church of the Brethren in...
Christine Ann Holtzmuller
Sep 23, 2025
Christine Ann “Cris” (Shearer) Holtzmuller, 79, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 29, 1946, in Fostoria, Ohio, Cris graduated from Lakota High School in Kansas, Ohio, in 1964. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ohio Northern University in 1968.
Cris was a devoted wife,...
Edward Francis Rose
Sep 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Francis Rose on September 22, 2025 at his home in Frederick, MD.
Born on April 30, 1951, in Bethesda, MD, Ed was the son of the late Shirley M. Rose and Edward W. Rose.
Ed was a Chef and instrumental in the success of many downtown restaurants, including but not...
Virginia Gay Hahn
Sep 22, 2025
Virginia Gay Hahn, 86, of Thurmont, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her home.
Born on December 13, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Virginia Ruth (Eyler) Elder. She was the wife of the late Lewis Edward Hahn, Sr.
Virginia enjoyed crafts, music and shopping. She loved spending time with her...
Joseph Edgar (Joe) Clipp
Sep 22, 2025
Joseph Edgar (Joe) Clipp, 88, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of the late Vivian Clipp for 63 years.
Born on June 19, 1937, in Bakersville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Merle Leslie and Ivy Mae (Pike) Clipp.
Joe had been...
George L. Banko
Sep 22, 2025
George L. Banko, 83, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born January 14, 1942 in Fairmont, WV to Czech immigrants, he was the son of the late Louis and Julia Banko.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Brenda (Hall) , daughter Valerie Millison and husband Troy;...
William "Skip" Frederick Bush
Sep 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of William Frederick Bush announces his peaceful passing on September 21, 2025, at the age of 85, in his home surrounded by loved ones.
William Frederick Bush was born in Syracuse, NY on August 13, 1940. William Frederick Bush was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion,...
Vaughan de Leigh Baldwin
Sep 21, 2025
Vaughan De Leigh Baldwin (Leigh) 86, resident of Tranquillity of Fredericktowne in Frederick Maryland, passed away on September 21, 2025. Born in Durham, NC in 1939, Leigh was the daughter of the late Erbie William Mangum and Myrtle Lee Starling Mangum. Leigh graduated from Durham High School in 1957. She was married to Cullen Baldwin in 1958 and they lived...
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