Obituaries

Joseph Lawrence Mattiello

Joseph Lawrence Mattiello

Dec 28, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph L. (Joe) Mattiello, age 68, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, on December 28, 2024. A private service and burial was held on January 16, 2025, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mt. Airy.

The second of four children, Joseph was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on September 5, 1956 to Carmine...

Robert Joseph Dietz Edsall

Robert Joseph Dietz Edsall

Dec 28, 2024

Robert Joseph Dietz Edsall passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on March 25, 1942, Robert lived a remarkable life filled with accomplishments, adventures, and a deep love for family and friends.

Robert proudly served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Fire Control Technician and was a member of the prestigious...

Mary Wiehl

Mary Wiehl

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Louise Wiehl, 74, of Gaithersburg, MD, died peacefully in her sleep at home on December 28, 2024.

Born on December 22, 1950 to George and Midge Wiehl, Mary grew up in Illinois. She is survived by her three siblings, Diana Renton, Sharon Cox and Jim Wiehl.

She graduated from Elizabeth Seton HS in South Holland, IL in 1968, and from St....

Martha May

Martha May

Dec 28, 2024

Martha May, 77, of Point of Rocks, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. Born on June 30, 1947, in Bethesda, Maryland, Martha lived a life full of adventure, passion, and kindness.

She shared a loving marriage with her husband, Rick, and together they built a life rich in love and shared adventures. Martha had a deep love for exploring...

Thomas E. Banfield

Thomas E. Banfield

Dec 28, 2024

Thomas E. Banfield, of New Market, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024.  

Born on March 10, 1937, in Colver, PA, he was the son of James Lewis and Rose Kavanagh Banfield. 

Tom attended Ebensburg High School before studying at St. Francis College where he received his masters degree in mathematics. 

He was preceded in death by two sons: his...

Karen L. Dockery

Karen L. Dockery

Dec 28, 2024

Karen Lorraine Dockery, 58, of Brunswick, died suddenly, Saturday, December 28th, at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born June 24, 1966, in Bethesda, MD, she was the daughter of Norma Fay Dockery and of the late James Church Dockery.

Karen or Katt, as she was known, is survived by her daughter, Sara E Ames and husband David of Brunswick; a mother, Norma F Dockery...

Gail Lynn Young

Gail Lynn Young

Dec 28, 2024

Gail Lynn Young, 69, of Brunswick, passed away from this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital. 

Born on March 11, 1955, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edwin Lantz and Jean Elizabeth (Kinsey) Lantz. Gail was married to David E. Young, just celebrating their 50th anniversary. 

Gail attended Governor Thomas Johnson High School, graduating...

Deborah Ann Boucher

Deborah Ann Boucher

Dec 27, 2024

Deborah Ann Boucher, 75, of Jefferson, passed from this life on Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on December 25, 1949, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Edward Fauble and Viola (Ayers) Fauble.

Debbie graduated from Laurel High School in 1967. Prior to starting a family, Debbie worked in Washington, DC for...

Terry Lee Sines, Jr.

Terry Lee Sines, Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

Terry Lee Sines, Jr., 62, of Clear Spring, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Kelli Sines 

 Born on February 15, 1962, in Hagerstown MD he was the son of the late Terry Lee and Edna (Miller) Sines. 

  Terry Sines was what you would call an everyday sort of hero. He was...

Teresa Y. Hinkson

Teresa Y. Hinkson

Dec 26, 2024

Teresa Yvonne Hinkson, age 62, of Frederick, Maryland, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, Maryland, after her long battle with cancer. She was a loving wife to her wonderful husband, Terry Martindale, and dog mom to their beloved Joey. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Louise Hinkson, born June 13, 1962,...

Eileen Mary Kalwa

Eileen Mary Kalwa

Dec 25, 2024

Eileen Mary Kalwa, daughter of the late Bernard Joseph Jackson and Eileen Cecelia Jackson (nee Lardner), born on July 14, 1948, in Dundalk, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

Eileen is survived by her son Daniel Kalwa; her daughter Suzanne Mattes and son-in law Daniel Mattes; her cherished granddaughter Audrey Mattes; her three brothers;...

Ronald William Turley

Ronald William Turley

Dec 25, 2024

Ronald William Turley, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the beloved husband of his surviving spouse, Frances Turley, for 59 years. 

Ron was born to the late Florence (Harman) Folk on June 16, 1943, in West Virginia. He was a graduate of Frederick High School....

Phyllis Ann Wisherd

Phyllis Ann Wisherd

Dec 25, 2024

Phyllis A. Wisherd, 93, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Fahrney - Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro.

Born on December 24, 1931, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late John Merlin Wisherd and Pauline (Snyder) Wisherd.

She was a graduate of North Hagerstown High School in 1949 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree...

Joseph John Lambdin

Joseph John Lambdin

Dec 24, 2024

Joseph John Lambdin born June 4, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Joseph John and Dolores Etta Lambdin passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 at his home in Chesterfield, Virginia surrounded by his family. 

Joe was a Navy veteran who proudly served his country and valiantly demonstrated the values of patriotism, honor and dedication. He had a successful career at Xerox...

Grace Brashear Winpigler

Grace Brashear Winpigler

Dec 24, 2024

Grace Brashear Winpigler, 96, of West Palm Beach, FL, died at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family and devoted caregiver Ketly Pierre. 

God knew he needed the perfect angle to complete his live Nativity scene for Christmas, and he called an amazing one on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The Frederick, MD native has lived with her...

Bruce Gordon Twambly

Bruce Gordon Twambly

Dec 23, 2024

Bruce Gordon Twambly, a long-time resident of Windsor, CT and more recently of Lovettsville, VA, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Fairfax, VA. Bruce was preceded to heaven by his wife, Joan Elizabeth; and is survived by his three sons, Bruce John, Mark, and Thomas; his grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Graham, Megan and Dashiell; and his sister, Cindy Runyan, of...

Carol Lee Jones

Carol Lee Jones

Dec 22, 2024

Carol had a lifelong love of caring for others and a passion for music. She was loved, supported, and cherished by her husband of 65 years, Harold E. Jones. Carol was born in Lonaconing, Maryland on March 7, 1935, and passed away in Pikesville, Maryland on December 22, 2024, at the age of 89. 

She is forever loved and survived by...

Michael Anthony Furlow

Michael Anthony Furlow

Dec 22, 2024

Michael Anthony (Mike) Furlow passed away peacefully with his wife of 52 years, friends, and family by his side in Hagerstown, Maryland on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Mike was born on October 11, 1948 in Washington, DC to Lester and Eileen Furlow. Mike grew up in Kensington Maryland with his five siblings, where he could be found outside with his brothers,...

Susan Rebecca Valentine

Susan Rebecca Valentine

Dec 22, 2024

Susan Rebecca Valentine, 44, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Justin Valentine for 7 years. 

Born on November 13, 1980, in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of Kathy (Stevenson) Haskins and the late Daniel Patrick Morrissey. 

Sue was a 1998...

Dennis Michael Jackson, Sr.

Dennis Michael Jackson, Sr.

Dec 21, 2024

Dennis Michael Jackson Sr., born on November 5, 1945, entered eternal rest on December 21, 2024, in Frederick, Maryland.

He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Leona Florine Jackson, and his children Wakeena R Jackson, Amber M. Shrewsberry and her husband David, children Brooklyn, Braxton and Brielle. His son Dennis M. Jackson Jr , his children Nate, Nevaeh, Nariyah and...