Obituaries

William Joseph Coffey

William Joseph Coffey

Mar 1, 2025

William “Bill” Joseph Coffey, 77, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 30, 1948, in Geneva, NY, Bill was a graduate of DeSales High School, Class of 1965. That same year, he began his career at International Paper, where he worked until 1979. In 1968, he married his...

Mark V. Stephenson

Mark V. Stephenson

Mar 1, 2025

Mark Stephenson, 69, of Brunswick, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at home with his wife and very close friend by his side, after more than a three year battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). 

Born January 8, 1956, in Charles Town, WV, he was the son of the late Homer E. Selby and Anna B. (Hite) Selby. 

He was a...

Sharon Diane "Dolly" Norton

Sharon Diane "Dolly" Norton

Mar 1, 2025

Sharon Diane “Dolly” Norton, 70, of Frederick, passed peacefully from this life on March 1, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek in Frederick.

Born on May 13, 1954, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude V. (Ford) and James E. Boyer, Sr. Sharon was the wife of Stephen Norton, her husband of 39 years.

Sharon, affectionately known...

Mari Jill Workman

Mari Jill Workman

Feb 28, 2025

Mari Jill Workman, 67, of Harpers Ferry, WV, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on March 7, 1957 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Allie Marie (Lowery) and George William Roosevelt Fisher, Sr.

Jill was a member of the Crossroads Church in Martinsburg, Wv where she enjoyed attending. She loved spending time with...

Alysha Dennings

Alysha Dennings

Feb 28, 2025

Alysha Ann Dennings-Georg was born in Cleveland, OH, on November 9, 1968. She was raised in Annandale, VA, by her loving mother, Lola Blevins Kane. She attended Annandale High School, graduating in 1987. On February 28, 2025, at the age of 56, Alysha was suddenly and tragically taken from this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love,...

Joyce G. Ponsell

Joyce G. Ponsell

Feb 27, 2025

Joyce G. Ponsell died peacefully at home in Frederick MD on February 27, 2025. Joyce was born in Webb City, Missouri to Ralph Kerr Gottshall and Lorraine Lively Gottshall. The Gottshalls moved to Wilmington DE where Joyce started second grade and met her future husband, although they did not date until 1958. She graduated from PS DuPont High School in...

Devon Chauntel Summers

Devon Chauntel Summers

Feb 27, 2025

 

“Im gonna love you forever, forever and ever, Amen.”

A gorgeous soul, Devon Chauntel Summers, 28, of Mount Airy, Maryland, has sadly left us on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Born on September 24, 1996, in Weirton, WV, she was the only daughter of Michelle Summers and Jason Brewer. 

Devon graduated from Weir High School, Weirton WV, Class of 2015. She also attended West...

Nathan W. Putnam

Nathan W. Putnam

Feb 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nathan W. “Great Nate” Putnam July 30, 1928 – February 26, 2025

Nathan W. Putnam, 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Homewood at Frederick.

Born on July 30, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, Nate was the son of the late Nathan W. and Mary D. (Higgins) Putnam. He was the beloved husband of Susan...

Wendell L. Murphy

Wendell L. Murphy

Feb 26, 2025

Wendell Lee Murphy 92 of Mount Airy. Md. passed away on February 26, 2025 at his home. He was husband of the late Frances Sue Murphy who died on April 29, 2023.

Born March 16th 1932 to Mildred (Molesworth) Murphy and James H. Murphy. Wendell jointed the US Army and served in the Korean War. He was a self-Employed roofer, in...

Richard Lee Haynes

Richard Lee Haynes

Feb 26, 2025

Richard Lee Haynes, 99, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Marietta June (Clopper) Haynes for 67 1/2 years who passed on December 25, 2012.

 Born on April 27, 1925, on Park Hall Road, Rohrersville, he was the son of the late David Harold and Elsie C (Haines)...

Harvey Lester Breeden

Harvey Lester Breeden

Feb 25, 2025

Harvey Lester Breeden, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanne Marie Despeaux Breeden, who died in 2006.

Born April 8, 1937, in Stanley, Virginia, Harvey was the son of the late Raymond Trenton Breeden and Mary Ellen Welsh Breeden. He is preceded in death by his stepfather,...

Marian E. Barrett

Marian E. Barrett

Feb 25, 2025

On February 25, 2025, Marian E. Barrett passed away, surrounded by family, at Country Meadows in Frederick, MD. She was a former resident of Silver Spring, MD, and later resided at The Fairfax retirement community in Ft. Belvoir, VA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, LTC (Ret.) James Barrett; parents, Thomas and Helen Collins;...

Linda Luciel Barnett

Linda Luciel Barnett

Feb 24, 2025

Linda Luciel (Nance) Barnett, a beacon of love and warmth, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, at her home in Mount Airy, Maryland, with her faithful dog Buddy on her lap and surrounded by the gardens she tenderly cultivated. Born on November 10, 1960, in Lawrence, Kansas, Linda's life was marked by her creative spirit, thoughtful nature, and passionate...

Dianne D. Karska

Dianne D. Karska

Feb 24, 2025

Dianne Dameron Karska, 85, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM, surrounded by her loving family. She joined the love of her life, Ernest Karska, her husband of 66 years, on a beach in heaven.

Born on April 16, 1939, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Richard Walker...

April Marie Campo

April Marie Campo

Feb 23, 2025

April Quaglietta Campo left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Born in Dover, New Hampshire on July 1, 1959, April's life journey gently concluded on February 23, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, at the age of 65. She was a beacon of love and strength, with an unwavering commitment to her family and professional pursuits. As...

Scott E. Ehlman

Scott E. Ehlman

Feb 23, 2025

Scott E. Ehlman, of Damascus, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 23, 2025, after a brief illness, at age 69.

Born December 23,1955 in Bethesda, Maryland; he was the son of the late Charles and Jean Ehlman.

Scott worked in the construction trades with several local contractors, as well as being self-employed, for many years. He enjoyed camping, fishing,...

Joan Marie Pezenosky

Joan Marie Pezenosky

Feb 23, 2025

Joan Marie Pezenosky, 95, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley.

Born on February 28, 1929, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Marie Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Stanley Pezenosky, and her sister, Dorothy Seabolt.

Joan graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School...

Dolores H. Dreis

Dolores H. Dreis

Feb 23, 2025

Dolores Helen Dreis, 90, passed away on February 23, 2025 in Frederick. She was a devoted wife and mother and always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Born and raised in Albany, N.Y., she moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1953 then to Frederick in 1983.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence A....

Twana Sue Brown

Twana Sue Brown

Feb 23, 2025

Twana Sue Brown, 66, of Boonsboro, MD passed away unexpectedly from this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Born on December 30,1958 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of John Lester Nave of Romney, WV and Mary Jane Sirbaugh (Leatherman) of Sharpsburg, MD.

Twana is survived by her loving husband Albert W. Brown of Boonsboro, MD; one daughter BobbiJo M. Hornbaker...

Jonathan Bennington Zengerle

Jonathan Bennington Zengerle

Feb 22, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jonathan Bennington Zengerle, of Ijamsville, Maryland, on February 22, 2025, at the age of 64. The beloved husband of Monica (Niki) Zengerle, Jon was a kind and compassionate soul whose wry humor and gentle wisdom touched the lives of many.

Born on December 26, 1960, he was the son...