Obituaries
Mary Ann Vaonakis
Jul 28, 2024
Mary Ann Vaonakis, 84, of Frederick, Maryland, died peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of James "Jim" Vaonakis. They were married for 63 years.
Born on October 21, 1939, in Carlyle, IL, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Leona (Buhrkuhl) Brandhorst.
She was a graduate of...
Cecil Craig Hathaway
Jul 28, 2024
Cecil Craig Hathaway, AKA "Tuffy" by his family, age 87, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024. Born on March 17, 1937, in Dayton, OH, Craig was the beloved husband of Mary for almost 66 years.
Craig served in the Army for 23 years, including two tours in the Vietnam War. During his career, he received the Bronze...
Margaret Madeline Hines
Jul 27, 2024
Margaret Madeline Hines, age 94, of Westminster, MD passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024 where she was living at Carroll Lutheran Village while surround by loving family and friends. Margaret also known as Pat, was born June 8th, 1930 to Samuel and Sadah Long.
Pat, spent her early childhood in Thurmont MD, graduated from Thurmont High and went into the...
Nicholas Gregory Falcone, Sr.
Jul 27, 2024
Nicholas Gregory Falcone, Sr., 85, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Born on February 16, 1939, in Ardmore, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas Falcone and Julia Esther DiGiorgio Falcone.
Nick is survived by his children, David Falcone, Matthew Falcone, Robin Wachter Barry (Tom), Craig Wachter, Kristin Wachter Hickey (Bobby), and Jeff Wachter (Faith);...
David Lynn Sturtz
Jul 27, 2024
David Lynn Sturtz, 73 of Middletown, MD went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 27, 2024. Husband of Myrtle Barron Sturtz for 49 1/2 years. Born August 25, 1950 in Somerset, PA, the son of the late John R. and Celda Sturtz of Stoystown; 1968 graduate of Shanksville High School, 1978 graduate of Montgomery College with an...
Troy Eugene Shanholtzer
Jul 26, 2024
Troy Eugene Shanholtzer, age 55, passed away on July 26, 2024, in Hagerstown, MD. Born on September 25, 1968, in Frederick, Maryland.
Troy attended Linganore High School before dedicating his life to his passion as a self-employed auto mechanic. From the young age of 13, Troy was known for his exceptional skill in working on cars, a hobby that he cherished...
Jose Antonio Puertas-Sojo
Jul 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of our beloved, Jose Antonio Puertas Jr.’s passing. At just 54, Jose peacefully joined the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jose was the oldest brother of 5 and was devoted to his family. His 22-year marriage to Katie was a beautiful testament to love and companionship. For many...
Ruth Evon Heflin
Jul 26, 2024
Ruth Evon “Bonnie” Heflin passed peacefully from this life on July 26, 2024 at her home in Woodsboro, Maryland (MD).
She was born in Frederick, MD on September 26, 1945; daughter of Amon Edgar Esworthy and Ruth Ellen (Long) Esworthy. She grew up on a farm in Walkersville, MD and graduated from Walkersville High School (WHS) in 1963. Bonnie studied early...
Estella Elizabeth Smothers Belt
Jul 26, 2024
Estella Elizabeth Smothers Belt of Knoxville, MD passed from life on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the home of her brother. She was under Frederick County Hospice care.
Born April 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the Late Charles Jerome and Emma Mae Grayson Smothers.
She graduated from Lincoln High School, Frederick MD in 1946.
Before her retirement she was employed for...
Robert Brown Ferris
Jul 25, 2024
Robert Brown Ferris, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 25, 2024 at Chambersburg Hospital. Born on October 17, 1954, in Rockville, MD.
In his professional life, Robert achieved an AA degree in Accounting and was a dedicated member of the Lions Club for many years.
As an Eagle Scout who had the privilege attending the Boy Scout Camp...
Mary Pamela "Pam" Hooton
Jul 25, 2024
Mary Pamela "Pam" Hooton, 72, of Frederick, passed from this life on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on December 11, 1951, in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Paul Richard Hooton and Rita Hulstine Hooton. She spent her early years in Rowlesburg, WV.
Pam was a 1971 graduate of TJ High School....
Darrell Lynn Minnick
Jul 25, 2024
Darrell Lynn Minnick of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Linda Enfield Minnick.
Born in Frederick September 5, 1949, to the late Howard Luther Minnick and Anna Mae Miller Minnick.
He was a graduate of the first graduating class of Gov. Thomas Johnson High School...
David Wilbur Fitzwater
Jul 24, 2024
David Wilbur Fitzwater, 71, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at home.
Born on June 1, 1953, he was the son of the late Ervin Braxton Fitzwater and Mary Ellen (Moses) Funk. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Fitzwater.
He was employed by Wright Away Reuse, Inc in Frederick.
Dave is survived by his...
Ronald Karl Chesnik
Jul 23, 2024
Ronald Karl Chesnik, 80, of Walkersville, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 23, 2024.
In the tapestry of life, each thread weaves a story, and Ronald Karl Chesnik was a master storyteller whose narratives will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew him. His obituary is not merely a record of life's milestones but a celebration...
William "Bill" Ralph Pressly
Jul 23, 2024
William “Bill” Pressly passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland on July 23, 2024, at the age of 63. He was a loving husband to Nancy Pressly for 34 years.
Bill was born on January 6, 1961, in Key West, Florida to James and Nelda Pressly. He attended Booker T. Washington High School...
James Joseph Parsons
Jul 22, 2024
On Monday July 22, 2024, our beloved family patriarch, James Joseph Parsons, passed from this world into the loving arms of his Creator the Lord Jesus Christ.
James was preceded in death by his only love, of 44 years, Betty Parsons; his daughter, JoAnn Melcher and her husband, Brian Melcher; his son, James Edward Parsons; and his adoptive son, John Buu...
Milton Henry Espinoza Perez
Jul 22, 2024
Comforted by the love of his family and at peace after a long battle with cancer, he passed away June 22, 2024 at his home in Mount Airy, MD.
He was born September 15, 1956 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Georgina Carrillo de Espinoza, his five daughters and eight grandchildren.
His passions were fishing,...
Patrick James Croghan
Jul 20, 2024
Patrick James Croghan, 43, of Frederick, Maryland passed away from this life unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2024.
Born on September 20, 1980, he was the son of John Thomas Croghan, Jr. (Linda) of Clarksburg, Maryland, and Janice Myrlee Ely (Donald) of Thurmont, Maryland. Patrick graduated from Walkersville High School, Class of 1998.
Patrick is survived by his siblings, Brent (Jenny), Ann...
Barbara Aleshire
Jul 20, 2024
Barbara A. Aleshire, 83, of Gettysburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home.
Born on September 10, 1940, in College Park, MD, she was the daughter of Joseph Scovitch and Blanche (Daniels) Scovitch.
Barbara graduated from high school at St. Patrick's Academy in Washington, DC. She worked as an Executive Officer (GS15) for the Federal Aviation Administration.
She is...
Thornton Stanley Dove
Jul 19, 2024
Thornton Stanley Dove, 80, of Germantown, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, July 19, 2024, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Born on July 4, 1944, in Gaithersburg, MD, he was the son of the late Melvin Floyd Dove and Gladys Virginia (Shifflet).
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
To celebrate and honor the life of a...
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