Obituaries

Karen Susan Rogers

Karen Susan Rogers

Feb 12, 2026

Karen Susan Rogers of Frederick, Maryland and Ft. Myers, Florida entered the gates of heaven on February 12, 2026 at the age of 71.

She was born on December 19, 1954 in West Lafayette, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Dr. John and Clea (Johnson) Greenawalt.

Karen graduated from Frostburg University and continued on to receive her Master’s degree from...

Lewis Crocker "Lew" Allen

Lewis Crocker "Lew" Allen

Feb 11, 2026

Lewis (Lew) Crocker Allen, 91, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at home.

Born on May 30, 1934, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Lewis Parker Allen and Frances Elizabeth (Dungan) Allen. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Lois Haag; and his son, Stephen Parker Allen.

In 1952, Lewis graduated from McKinley Tech High...

Margaret Rabicki

Margaret Rabicki

Feb 10, 2026

In loving memory of a beloved wife and mother Margaret “Sue” Rabicki, 61, who passed away unexpectedly from this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her home in Mt. Airy, MD.

Born on February 14, 1964, in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of the late Robert Potter and Molly Potter (Ross).

Sue was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother that...

Dana Page French

Dana Page French

Feb 10, 2026

Dana Page French Jr., Captain USN (Ret.) died at home on February 10, 2026 in Frederick, Maryland. He was 88 years old.

Dana was raised in Newburyport, MA and grew up living in many places as the son of a Navy Captain - an upbringing that helped shape his lifelong love of service, leadership and adventure. He was a proud graduate...

Frances Mary Lee Surber

Frances Mary Lee Surber

Feb 9, 2026

Frances Mary Lee “Mary” Surber, age 79, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Medstar Hospital in Olney, Maryland. Born on April 4, 1946 in Suburban Hospital, Bethesda Maryland to James O. and Virginia Lee Alexander.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Kathy Urovsky (Dave), brother James E. Alexander (Estelle), grandchildren Heather Taylor, Corey Reece, and Mac Reece; great-grandchildren, Logan...

Dr. Georgia Ingram Miller

Dr. Georgia Ingram Miller

Feb 9, 2026

On February 9, 2026, Dr. Georgia Miller died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family and friends at Scotia Village in Laurinburg, NC. She was born in Silver Run, MD, the daughter of George W. and Mamie Street Ingram.

Dr. Miller was predeceased by her parents; her first husband Rev. Gideon von Galambos; her second husband Harry Otis Miller and her...

Ronald Milfred Banta

Ronald Milfred Banta

Feb 8, 2026

Ronald Milfred Banta was born on March 1, 1933, in Springfield, Illinois. Ron lived in five states and the District of Columbia, where he served a long career in law enforcement.

Ron graduated from the American University with a BS Degree in Public Administration and a Master's Degree from the University of Maryland in Public Administration.

He had a fifty-year career in...

Sylvia Ann Taylor

Sylvia Ann Taylor

Feb 8, 2026

Sylvia Ann Taylor, beloved mother, wife and a friend to many, passed away peacefully at 3 a.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the age of 79, after a three-month battle from a stroke.

Sylvia was born in Lexington, Virginia on June 9, 1946, to her late parents, Jesse and Ruby Cauley. At that time, the small hospital in Lexington was...

Joseph (Joe) Yusko

Joseph (Joe) Yusko

Feb 8, 2026

Joseph (Joe) Yusko, 76, of Middletown, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 8, 2026. Joe was also affectionally known as Grandpap, Pap Nyuk Nyuk, and PapPap by his grandchildren.

Joe was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1949. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Peggy Yusko; his blessed children, Joseph Yusko (Bobbi), Nicki...

Pauline Virginia Grimes

Pauline Virginia Grimes

Feb 7, 2026

Pauline Virginia Grimes, 97, of Thurmont, MD passed from this life on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Shippensburg Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Shippensburg, PA

Born on April 21, 1928, in Thurmont, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry Clifford and Cora Mae (Isanogle) Humerick.

Pauline was a graduate of Thurmont High School where she undoubtedly developed the foundation for...

Daniel Dick

Daniel Dick

Feb 7, 2026

Daniel J. Dick, 57, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his home.

Born on July 25, 1968, in White Sulpher Springs, WV, he was the son of the late Ralph and Joyce Dick.

In 1986, Danny graduated from Catoctin High School. He worked in construction, did mechanical work, was a truck driver and mover with Wolfe's...

Dorothy V. Barnard

Dorothy V. Barnard

Feb 6, 2026

Dorothy V. Barnard, 78, of Frederick, Maryland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved wife of Carlton R. Barnard for 57 years. Born on March 26, 1947, in Bethesda, MD, she was the daughter of the late Hans Otto...

Sarah Frances Hutson

Sarah Frances Hutson

Feb 6, 2026

Sarah Frances Hutson, 84, of New Market, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on April 20, 1941, in Texas, she was the daughter of the late Lola Hutson.

Sarah owned and operated her own cleaning service for more 30 years. She considered as her finest accomplishment were children and grandchildren.

Sarah...

Allison Rebecca Stone

Allison Rebecca Stone

Feb 5, 2026

Allison Rebecca Stone, a whirlwind of spunk and compassion, passed away on February 5, 2026. Born on August 9, 1987, in Frederick, Maryland, Allison spent her 38 years living life with a vibrant energy that was impossible to ignore.

While her personality was famously "spunky," many might not have known the depth of her athletic prowess. Allison’s grace and rhythm started...

Andrew Bruce Fleshman, Jr.

Andrew Bruce Fleshman, Jr.

Feb 5, 2026

Andrew Bruce Fleshman Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and veteran passed away on February 5, 2026, in Frederick, Maryland, on his 83rd birthday.

Born on February 5, 1943, in Princeton, West Virginia, Andrew spent much of his life in Maryland, residing in Bowie for 42 years before spending the last 16 years of his life in New Market and Frederick.

Andrew proudly...

Katherine Creager Swire

Katherine Creager Swire

Feb 5, 2026

Kathy Swire, 64, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Cory Swire; her daughter, Ellie B., and husband Kyle; her son, Mikey S., and wife Devon; and her cherished grandchildren, Matthew B., Anna B., Aiden S., and Layla...

Lawrence "Ted" Davis

Lawrence "Ted" Davis

Feb 4, 2026

With sorrow, we announce the passing of Lawrence T. Davis (affectionately known as Teddy, Ted, or TD) who went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Village Crossing Senior Living in Frederick, Maryland where he resided since July 2025. Prior to that, he was a 40-year resident of Burke, Virginia.

Born December 23, 1940 in Frederick,...

Terry Eugene Flannery

Terry Eugene Flannery

Feb 3, 2026

Terry Eugene Flannery, 78, of New Market, Maryland, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Born on April 2, 1947, in Switzer, West Virginia, Terry was the son of the late Addie Eugene and Beatrice (Riffe) Flannery.

Terry graduated from Waynesboro High School, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. An outstanding athlete, he attended and graduated from Western State University of Colorado on a...

Mildred Elizabeth Shoemaker Davis

Mildred Elizabeth Shoemaker Davis

Feb 3, 2026

Mildred Elizabeth Shoemaker, 108, died peacefully in her sleep on February 3, 2026. Born on December 7, 1917 on Patrick Street in Frederick, MD, she was the youngest daughter of parents Claude Grafton Shoemaker and Ruth Cordelia Riddlemoser. She had a loving family to include her older brother Richard Lee Shoemaker and her older sister Evelynn Louise Shoemaker. She was...

Sarah Jane Hoffman

Sarah Jane Hoffman

Feb 2, 2026

Sarah Jane "Sally" Hoffman, age 74, passed away at home on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Sally was born on March 17, 1951, in Frederick, Maryland to the late Betty and Marion Hoffman, Sr.

Sally graduated from Frederick High School and Hood College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology. She spent her career working for Frederick County in the Planning and...