Obituaries

May 10, 2025

Kevin Miles Collins of Hagerstown, Maryland, a devoted husband, father, and lifelong Ford enthusiast, passed from this life May 10, 2025. He leaves behind his wife, Teri (Dunmeyer) Collins, who was his steady companion through life’s journey.

Kevin was born on August 31, 1955, to the late John and Jean (Johnson) Collins. He is survived by his children: Niki Reedy (Chad),...

May 10, 2025

Teresa Lynn Wilcom (Shultz), of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 10, 2025 at the age of 59.

Born February 25, 1966, in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the Virginia Lynn May and Carroll Edwin Shultz and stepfather Joe May. Teresa was a devoted wife to David Wilcom, for 13 years.

Teresa was a very smart talented woman...

May 9, 2025

Louise M. Peloquin, 78, beloved sister, aunt, and friend died in Frederick, Maryland May 9, 2025. She was born in Miami, Florida on July 12, 1946 to Alphonse Edward and Jeannette LaPlante Peloquin and was the younger sister to Edward “Ed” (deceased) and Robert “Bob”.

Louise was independent and capable, which certainly helped her to get things done as the strong...

May 9, 2025

Timothy DeWitt Wilson of Mt. Airy, 74, died May 9th, 2025 after suffering a heart attack on April 2, 2025.

Tim was born December 21, 1950 in Takoma Park, MD to the late Talmadge Wilson, Sr. and Katherine Renn Wilson. After graduating in South Carroll High School's first graduating class, he joined the team at Damascus Motors, Inc. as an automotive...

May 9, 2025

Veronica (Ronnie) A. Phelps, 80 of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.

Born on September 16, 1944, in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. and Virginia M (Murray) Mauer. Ronnie was the wife of the late Willard (Pete) Phelps, for 39 years.

She was a homemaker...

May 8, 2025

Delmar Lee Speak, 89, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born May 26, 1935 in Frederick, Maryland, Delmar was the son of the late Clarance Franklin Speak Sr., and Lillian Idelle Trail. Delmar held fond memories of his childhood home on Wisner Street and the strong...

May 8, 2025

Bill Smith, 77, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025.

Bill was born on December 8, 1947 in Charleston, SC, to the late William Howard Smith, Sr. and Hazel Scott Smith.

Bill grew up in the Carolinas, and graduated from Camp Lejeune High School, class of 1966. He then attended East Carolina University, where he met his future wife,...

May 7, 2025

John Bailey Drake, 24, of Burkittsville, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in West Virginia.

Born on May 4, 2001, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of John (Jad) Drake and Tammy (Grossnickle) Drake.

Bailey graduated from Brunswick High School, Class of 2019. He was a member of the FFA, serving...

May 7, 2025

Jonathon Latham Burgess, 36, of Mount Airy, Maryland was on his way into work on the evening of Wednesday May 7, 2025; Jonny was struck and killed on his beloved motorcycle.

If anyone knew Jonny, you would know he worked very hard and loved harder; he will be missed dearly and lives on through his wife Bailey Burgess, and his son...

May 6, 2025

Summer Reneé Giffin, 20, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life to the waiting arms of her mother on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Born on August 25, 2004, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of James Eugene Giffin, Sr. and the late Susan Rebecca Valentine.

She was a 2022 graduate of Boonsboro High School. After high school, she was an admired employee...

May 6, 2025

Dorothy “Dottie” Odessa Davis Boone, 82 of Big Bend, WV, formerly of Keymar, MD passed away peacefully in the arms of her Lord & Savior on Tuesday May 6, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV.

Born on November 13, 1942 in Frederick, MD she was the daughter of John Francis Davis and Odessa Naomi Barrett Davis (predeceased).

Dottie was...

May 6, 2025

Mr. Thomas Corradini, 90, of Frederick, Maryland, formerly of Batavia, New York passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on January 18, 1935, to the late Frank and Madeline Giovangrossi Corradini. Tom was born in Cori, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1948. He was predeceased by his wife of 65...

May 6, 2025

Thomas Berry Trott Sr, 85, of Frederick, MD passed away on May 6, 2025. Tom was born on December 4, 1939, in Baltimore to Joseph Jennings Trott Sr and Doris K. (Lang) Trott. He initially lived in East Baltimore (Patterson Park) before moving to West Baltimore and graduating from Forest Park High School in 1958. Tom enlisted in the Army...

May 6, 2025

Joy MacDonald Seebold Peet went home to be with her Father and Savior on May 6, 2025 at age, 83.

Born in Washington, D.C. on December 13, 1941 and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. She moved to Frederick, Maryland in 1977 with her family. 

She graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1960 and the University of South Florida in 1963...

May 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Claudette Doris Lemay Paré, age 87, who passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, surrounded by family in Mount Airy, MD.

Born on February 22, 1938, in Ste Agnis De Bellcombe, Quebec, Canada, Claudette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She lived a life filled with love, compassion,...

May 3, 2025

May 3, 2025

Francis "Frank" Joseph West, 70, of Frederick, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of 50 years to Colleen (Singer) West. Born on August 31, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Frank West and Helen (Horency) West.

Mr. West graduated from West Mifflin South High School, class of 1972. He...

May 3, 2025

Robert L. "Bobby" Bealer, 81, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia M. Bealer.

Born on January 22, 1944, in Maryland, he was the son of the late George and Ethel Bealer.

Bobby was a graduate of Boonsboro High School. He and his wife both showed hogs for...

May 1, 2025

Madolyn “Kay” Lewis passed away peacefully at the Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy, Maryland on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

She was predeceased by husband Gerald “Jerry” L. Lewis, sisters Linda Wilt and Patricia Holloway, son-in-law Albert Darryl Lambert and grandson Nathaniel Lewis Wilkins.

Born in Altoona, PA she was the daughter of Helen E. Wentz Jarl and Homer Leroy Wagner.

Devoted mother of...

May 1, 2025

John (Johnny) Samuel Redman, Jr., 69, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Born on Thursday, May 12, 1955 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late John Samuel Redman, Sr., and the late Earlene Elizabeth Mae (Karn) Redman.

Johnny attended Boonsboro High School, Class of 1973. He was employed...