Obituaries

Bernice Mary Anna Wagerman

Bernice Mary Anna Wagerman

Jun 26, 2025

Bernice Mary Anna Wagerman, 75, of Fairfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her home.

Born on December 23, 1949, in Rocky Ridge, MD, she was the daughter of the late Howard Roland, Sr. and Mary Eury (Curfman) Shriner. She was the wife of Lamar Wagerman.

She received her AA degree from Frederick Community College in 2006. She worked...

Patricia Rae Watkins

Patricia Rae Watkins

Jun 25, 2025

Patricia Rae Watkins, 91, of Frederick, was called home by her Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Born on December 25, 1933, in Germantown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Miles Ray and Glenna Pearl (Duvall) Smith. She was the wife of the late Bradley Parker Watkins.

Patricia’s main calling was to be a homemaker and also was an instructional...

Irene Gates

Irene Gates

Jun 25, 2025

Irene Gates, 79, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland.

Born on August 29, 1945, in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joe Vencill and Elvinia Vencill (Adkins). She was one of 16 children.

Irene worked for the MCPS food service for over thirty years.

Irene loved spending time...

Edward L. Schildt, Sr.

Edward L. Schildt, Sr.

Jun 25, 2025

It is with great sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Edward Leon Schildt, Sr. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital.

He was born on February 23, 1941 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He was the son of the late Maude Tome and Raymond Schildt, Sr. He was predeceased in death by his high school sweetheart, Margaret...

Charles Bowman Raybuck, Jr.

Charles Bowman Raybuck, Jr.

Jun 23, 2025

Charles Bowman Raybuck Jr, 77, passed from this life on Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home in Jefferson, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Verna Raybuck for 24 years.

The son of the late Charles Bowman Raybuck and Sarah (Bean) Raybuck, Charles (Charlie) was born on April 29,1948 in University Park, Md. He was a child survivor of polio....

Margaret Kruger

Margaret Kruger

Jun 22, 2025

It is with great sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Margaret Stevens Kruger. She was born on October 6, 1930, in Newark, Delaware, and was raised on a farm in Chesapeake City, Maryland. Margaret’s journey took her to Baltimore, where she pursued her education at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. It was during her...

Louis E. Follin, Sr.

Louis E. Follin, Sr.

Jun 21, 2025

Louis Eugene Follin, Sr., 88, of Thurmont, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his son’s residence.

Born on May 12, 1937, in Potomac, MD, he was the son of the late Edward and Catherine Irene (Sine) Follin. Brother of Helen Davis, Tommy Follin, Jimmy Follin, Robert Follin, Janice Bunn, and Joan Follin.

Louis was a cabinet maker, fisherman and dedicated...

Bonnie Lee (Marshall) Horman

Bonnie Lee (Marshall) Horman

Jun 20, 2025

After a long goodbye, Bonnie Lee (Marshall) Horman passed away on June 20,2025 at the age of 83. She was born October 21, 1941, the daughter of Lloyd M. Marshall and Jane Ramey Marshall (McFarland) of Grantsville, Maryland.

Bonnie graduated from Beall High School in Frostburg, Maryland, in June 1959. She then attended the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland...

Cherie Swartz

Cherie Swartz

Jun 19, 2025

Cherie Swartz, 93, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Olney, MD. She was the loving wife of the late Mason (Bill) Swartz, who predeceased her on January 5, 2023. They were married for 74 years at the time of his passing.

Born on September 18, 1931, in Catonsville, MD, she...

Clay Carey

Clay Carey

Jun 19, 2025

On June 19, 2025, Gene Clayton (Clay) Carey stepped from earth into heaven, where he was reunited with family and loved ones.

Born in New Addition to parents Francis U. “Corny” and Erma W. (Powers) Carey, he was a graduate of Brunswick High School. Gene spent his over 30-year Federal career with the General Services Administration and Department of Energy in...

Robert J. Murray

Robert J. Murray

Jun 19, 2025

Robert J Murray, 86, of Frederick died June 19, 2025. Bob was one of eight children born and raised in San Francisco. He joined the military and served in the Air Force and Army. He retired from the Army at Fort Detrick as a Chief Warrant Officer in the Signal Corps. Subsequent to his military service he was employed by...

Mona Jean Adkins

Mona Jean Adkins

Jun 17, 2025

Mona Jean (Reeder) "The Boss" Adkins, age 89, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her home.

Born in Boonsboro, Maryland on November 5, 1935, Mona was the daughter of the late Mary Edna (Jones) Reeder and Lester James Reeder, Sr.

She graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1953. She worked at the Hagerstown Community College as...

Barbara Fenstermacher Massey

Barbara Fenstermacher Massey

Jun 17, 2025

Barbara Fenstermacher Massey, 96 of Frederick MD, previously of Damascus MD for 50 years, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Homewood of Frederick surrounded by her children. She was the wife of the late Clarence (Lee) Massey.

Born in Unionville, PA on November 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William C Sr and Esther Hall Fenstermacher.

Barbara graduated...

Leo L. Shank

Leo L. Shank

Jun 17, 2025

Leo L. Shank, age 97 of Frederick, MD died on June 17, 2025 at Somerford House Assisted Living. He was the devoted husband of Doris Crawford Shank for 68 years. They were married on November 18, 1956.

Leo was born October 23, 1927 in Liberty Township (Adams Co.), PA, the son of the late Wilmer O. Shank and Edna Baxter Shank...

George Solon Peet Jr.

George Solon Peet Jr.

Jun 17, 2025

George Solon Peet Jr., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2025 at age 84. Born on February 24, 1941 in Darby, PA, he moved to Washington, D.C. and Silver Spring, MD.

He graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years. He attended banking, mortgage and...

Peter Stanton Coe, III

Peter Stanton Coe, III

Jun 16, 2025

Peter Stanton Coe, III, 28, of Thurmont, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Frederick Health Hospital after a long battle with Lupus.

Born on March 28, 1997, in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of Deborah Ann (Bane) Coe and Peter Stanton Coe, Jr.

Peter was an avid gamer he spent his life adventuring dungeons and fighting evil...

Becky Lach

Becky Lach

Jun 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Rebecca Lach, nee Roberts, 82 of Mt. Airy, MD on June 16, 2025.

Becky was born in Frederick, MD, and resided on Buffalo Rd in Mt. Airy for most of her life. Surviving family includes husband of 62 years, Robert Lach Sr.; son, Robert Lach Jr. and wife Kimberly...

Lena Renee Hoffman

Lena Renee Hoffman

Jun 15, 2025

Lena Renee Hoffman, 34, of Salisbury, MD, passed from this life on Sunday, June 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on August 6, 1990, she was the daughter of the late Elvis E Harbaugh and Tina L. Harbaugh.

Lena is survived by her life long partner, Phillip Holmes as well as their daughters: Rhyah and Myla Holmes; her sisters,...

James Robert Coggins

James Robert Coggins

Jun 15, 2025

James Robert Coggins of Monrovia, Maryland passed peacefully surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren on June 15th, 2025, making his journey to heaven on Father’s Day.

Born in Washington D.C. in 1948, James (Jim) is preceded in death by his parents Neil and Doris Coggins of Silver Spring, Maryland.

In 1968 he was drafted and proudly served in the United States...

David H. Chang

David H. Chang

Jun 15, 2025

David H. Chang of New Market, MD passed away peacefully on Father’s Day June 15, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born in Nantung, China on May 4, 1929. He was the son of the late Cha-Ping Chang (father) and Shu-E Chang (mother).

David was a caring husband, devoted father, doting grandfather, generous brother, uncle and friend. He is...