Obituaries

Cheryl Anne Payne

Cheryl Anne Payne

Jun 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to Cheryl Anne Payne, 67, of Ellicott City, Maryland. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 16, 2024. Cheryl was born on November 25, 1956 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Patricia A. Payne and William H. Payne, joining her brother Bruce and sister Pamela for a loving family of...

Richard Edward Doody

Richard Edward Doody

Jun 15, 2024

Richard Edward Doody, 89, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, June 15, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. 

Born on February 15, 1935, in Lowville, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Florence (Marmon) Doody. 

Richard was a 1952 graduate of Lowville Academy and Central School in Lowville, NY, and attended Long Island A&T. He...

James William Shields, Jr.

James William Shields, Jr.

Jun 13, 2024

James William Shields Jr., 63, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on June 13, 2024

Jim was extremely dedicated to his faith and was a huge influence to others in his life. He was always there to guide anyone in any time of need and was dedicated to his fiancee Karen Coates. He enjoyed nature and singing along to his favorite songs.

Jim...

Andrew John Hofmeister

Andrew John Hofmeister

Jun 13, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Andrew John Hofmeister,45, of Frederick, Maryland, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Andrew was a friend to many, and his kind and generous spirit will live on in the hearts of those fortunate enough to have known him.

Andrew John Hofmeister was born in Rosedale, Maryland, on September 29, 1978. He...

Raymond Harvey Baker, Jr.

Raymond Harvey Baker, Jr.

Jun 13, 2024

Mr. Raymond Harvey Baker, Jr., 64, of Ijamsville, passed away at home on June 13, 2024. He was the husband of Johnnie Veronica (Barnett) Baker. Born on January 27, 1960, he was the son of the late Raymond H. Baker, Sr. and Helen Pauline (Beach) Baker.

In addition to his wife of nearly 43 years, he is survived by his sons,...

Susan Marie Click

Susan Marie Click

Jun 12, 2024

Susan Marie Click, 71, of Monrovia, MD, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Click. 

Susan “Sue” Stone was born on December 12, 1952 at Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C. Susan was the eldest child of four of her late parents, Alice and Elmer “Bud” Stone. She grew up...

Mrs. Joanne Snowden

Mrs. Joanne Snowden

Jun 12, 2024

Joanne Snowden, 73, went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2024. Joanne was born April 21, 1951, in Frederick, Maryland to Raymond L. Young and Madeline L. Scott Young. She graduated from Frederick High School and enjoyed her career at State Farm Insurance Company for many years until an early retirement due to illness. 

Joanne loved spending time...

Catherine Stauffer Feaga

Catherine Stauffer Feaga

Jun 11, 2024

Catherine Stauffer Feaga, 98, of Frederick, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Born on January 17, 1926, in Walkersville, MD, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Wesley Stauffer, Sr. and Oda Helen Zimmerman Stauffer. She was the wife of the late R. Monroe Feaga, who passed away on July 14, 2017. They were married...

John A. Hargett, Jr.

John A. Hargett, Jr.

Jun 11, 2024

John A. Hargett, Jr. of Monrovia, formerly from Gaithersburg, Washington Grove, and Boyds, passed away at the age of 101 on June 11, 2024 at Lorien Mt. Airy.  He was predeceased by Mary Bart Hargett, his beloved wife of 65 years. 

Born January 20, 1923 in Gaithersburg, he was the son of the late John A. Hargett, Sr. and Blanche Mills...

William "Squeeky" Eugene Stewart

William "Squeeky" Eugene Stewart

Jun 10, 2024

William Eugene "Squeeky" Stewart, 70, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on November 24, 1953, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Percy Stewart and Urusla Thompson Stewart.

He was a graduate of Frederick High School. Over the years Squeeky worked for several car dealerships including the local...

Raymond D. Monninger

Raymond D. Monninger

Jun 10, 2024

Raymond D. Monninger, 78, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home.

Born on September 23, 1945, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of the late Roy Victor Monninger and Florence (Thomas) Monninger. 

He was self-employed as owner of Raymond's Farm Machinery. He loved to buy and sell and wheel and deal with the tractor...

Suzanne Dalton

Suzanne Dalton

Jun 10, 2024

Suzanne Dalton, 69, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 10, 2024, surrounded by her family at Doey's House in Hagerstown, Maryland.  Susie was born on June 10, 1955, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Moses and Sarah (Penepacker) Gunny and beloved wife of Larry Dalton for 49 years. Suzanne, known as Susie to her family...

Carla M. Kelsey

Carla M. Kelsey

Jun 10, 2024

Carla Madeline Kelsey, affectionately known as Corky, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 10, 2024, at the age of 71. She was born on September 6, 1952, in Pittsburgh, PA, and most recently resided in Mt. Airy, MD.  Carla was a 1970 graduate of Wheaton High School where she earned her Diploma and Cosmetology License....

The Reverend Dr. Gerald C. Hanberry

The Reverend Dr. Gerald C. Hanberry

Jun 10, 2024

The Reverend Dr. Gerald C. HanberryThe Reverend Dr. Gerald C. Hanberry died on June 10 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD, surrounded by his wife, five children and eight of his 14 grandchildren. He was born in 1942, the son of Adele Blume and Hurlbut Hanberry, in Denmark, SC.Gerry was a genuine, down-to-earth kind of guy. He was passionate about...

Matthew E. Mullican

Matthew E. Mullican

Jun 9, 2024

On June 9, 2024, Matthew E. Mullican, 39, passed from this world while being held in the arms of his mom, Barbara. 

He was preceded in death by his dad, Herbert Mullican Jr., and his grandparents. He is survived by his aunt and godmother, Cathy Wade. 

Matt was a 2005 graduate of Rock Creek School and truly enjoyed everyday he attended. 

Matt loved...

Gloria Dolores Breeden

Gloria Dolores Breeden

Jun 9, 2024

Mrs. Gloria Dolores Breeden, 92, of Jefferson, Maryland, died Sunday, June 9th at the hospital in Frederick, Maryland. She was the wife of John W. Breeden, who died in 2007. They were married for 57 years.Born December 23, 1931 in Brunswick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Louise Snowden and Bernard Barger.Mrs. Breeden graduated from Brunswick High School...

John Luther Bowersox

John Luther Bowersox

Jun 9, 2024

John Luther Bowersox, 77, of Taneytown, MD passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.He was born June 6, 1947, in Lewisburg, PA to the late Carl Aseph and Arlene Fay Bowersox.He graduated from West Snyder H. S. in 1965 and went into the Pa Army National Guard in October of that year, where he served for 5 years.He had different...

Captain Jim Randle, (USCG) ret.

Captain Jim Randle, (USCG) ret.

Jun 9, 2024

A retired U.S. Coast Guard officer who rescued commercial fishing boats in winter storms in the North Atlantic, saved Cuban refugees from tropical waters, taught navigation to prospective officers, and helped plan President Kennedy’s funeral in Washington, died of heart failure on June 9th in Frederick, Maryland.Captain Jim Randle, USCG (ret.),  was born in Gonzales, Texas.  He had lived in...

Ge Wang

Ge Wang

Jun 9, 2024

Ge Wang, 55, of Frederick, left us on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.Ge was born on January 21, 1969, in Beijing, China. She grew up in Beijing and graduated from Tsinghua University with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science.She met the love of her life, Xin, in...

Joseph Cleveland Nichols Jr.

Joseph Cleveland Nichols Jr.

Jun 7, 2024

Joseph Cleveland Nichols, Jr of Frederick, MD went to his eternal home on June 7, 2024.

Known to all of his many friends as Joey he was a man who lived a hard life but ultimately turned his life over to the Lord and found peace.

Joey was born July 16, 1967 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md, the son...