Obituaries
Janice Ditto Schwartz
Jun 5, 2024
Janice Ditto Schwartz, 70, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on June 5, 2024 at Spring Arbor of Frederick. She was born on March 26, 1954, in Bethesda, Maryland.
She was the daughter of the late James Ditto and Julia Dawson Ditto. She attended Northwood High School in Silver Spring and Montgomery College in Rockville.She had a religious upbringing and...

Jeanne H.L. Easton
Jun 4, 2024
Jeanne H. L. Easton , 74, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born on November 12, 1949, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Thomas and Ella Marie (Poole) Easton.Jeanne was a 1967 graduate of Frederick High School. She loved playing tennis and was an avid fan. Jeanne drove a school...
Mark Scott Easton
Jun 3, 2024
Mark Scott Easton (Scott), 79, of Jefferson, MD, passed from this life on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital, Frederick, MD. Scott was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and sailor, tough as nails. Scott was an Electrician’s Mate during his time in the U.S. Navy, serving on the Guided Missile Destroyer, USS Sellers DDG-11 during active duty from 1965...
Yvonne Gosnell
Jun 3, 2024
A. Yvonne Gosnell, 90, a third generation resident of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Frederick. she was the wife of the late Robert L. Gosnell who died in 1984.Born on July 22, 1933, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and Emily Watkins Burns....
Ian Trevor Miles
Jun 2, 2024
Ian Trevor Miles, 52, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 2, 2024.Born on May 15, 1972, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late William Edward and Sharon Lee (Spahr) Miles. Ian was a 1990 graduate of Walkersville High School. He most recently worked for his family business Frederick Tile, Inc. as a flooring mechanic....
Shirley Anne Ayers
Jun 1, 2024
Obituary for Shirley Anne Kammauf AyersMay 18, 1935 - June 1, 2024With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Kammauf Ayers, affectionately known as "Manana," on June 1, 2024, at the age of 89.Born on May 18, 1935, in Cresaptown, Maryland, Shirley was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.Shirley graduated from Allegany High School in...
Nancy Lee Fisher
Jun 1, 2024
Nancy Lee Fisher, 81, of Middletown, MD, gained her angel wings on June 1st 2024.Nancy was born April 1, 1943 in Middletown, MD. She was eldest daughter of the late, Forrest and Virginia Tribett.She was the wife of Ray W Fisher, her husband of many years who preceded her in death in 2005. In 1968, Nancy and her late husband, Ray...
Robert A. Young
May 31, 2024
Robert A. Young, 80, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Hagerstown Healthcare Center in Hagerstown. Born on June 3, 1943, in Dickerson, Maryland, he was the son of the late Richard and Zora (Dove) Young. Robert was a retiree from both the Maryland State Highway Administration and Montgomery County School Board. He was a long-time active...
Alma M. Boyer
May 31, 2024
Alma May (Martz) Boyer, 86, of Walkersville, died on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederick. She was the wife of the late George Richard Boyer, who preceded her in death in 1977.Born October 4, 1937 in Yellow Springs, MD, Alma was the daughter of the late Lewis J. and H. Genevieve (Shook) Martz. Alma was...
Ruth M. Sayler
May 31, 2024
Ruth Mae Sayler, 98, of Thurmont, MD, died on May 31, 2024, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Calvin E. Sayler.Born in Westminster, MD on May 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Ralph R. and Sadie M. Snyder. She graduated from Littlestown (PA) High School in 1944.She was known...
Angela Patricia Diaz
May 30, 2024
Angela “ Lala” Diaz was born on February 7, 1976 to Ovidio and Zenaida Simbaqueva. She passed away on May 30, 2024. Angela grew up in her beloved city of Bogota, Colombia. She was one of six children: William; Leonardo; Ruth Mary; Ivan and Lina. She attended Konrad Lorenz University and studied Psychology.Angela was a selfless, caring faithful woman who...
Thomas Lee Dankmeyer
May 29, 2024
Thomas Lee Dankmeyer of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this short, challenging, yet full life on earth May 29, 2024, to enjoy a glorious life everlasting with our Lord in heaven. Born on February 17, 1957, in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Clamore William Dankmeyer Jr. and Virginia Lee Dankmeyer. He was also predeceased by his sister,...
Barrett C. Volpe
May 27, 2024
Barrett Christopher Volpe, aged 42, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2024. He was born on December 17, 1981 in Elkhart, Indiana. His family and friends are deeply shocked and saddened by his sudden passing. Barrett is survived by his beloved wife Stephanie Lea Thomas Volpe, his children Matthew Lee Volpe and wife Alexandra Lavina, Arvester Eugene Williams,...
Hilda Catherine Eyler
May 25, 2024
Hilda Catherine Eyler, 90, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Glade Valley. Born on August 24, 1933, in Catoctin Furnace, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Iona (Stackhouse) Anders. She was the wife of the late Roland Ammon Eyler. They were married June 6, 1953, until...
William Frederick Etchison
May 24, 2024
William Frederick Etchison, 63, of Taneytown, went to his heavenly home on May 24th, 2024, after a brief fight with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Bill was born on March 6, 1961 to Clarence and Ida Etchison of Frederick, Maryland. Growing up on his family’s dairy farm, Bill learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and responsibility. After Bill...
Gloria J. Cline
May 24, 2024
Gloria J. Cline, 81, formerly of Greencastle, PA, passed away Friday May 24, 2024 at Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Chambersburg, PA. Born August 14, 1942, in San Angelo, TX, she was a daughter of the late Joseph E. Crosswhite, Sr. and Ruth (Bale) Crosswhite. Gloria had been employed by Sheetz for 16 years, working in...
Karen Patricia May
May 24, 2024
Karen Patricia (Kiser) May, 72, of Boonsboro, MD, Passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Doey's House, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born March 14, 1952 in Waynesboro, PA, she was the daughter of Geneiveve (Hykes) Kiser and the late Zane Kiser. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving husband of 40 years,...
Yvonne Palmer
May 23, 2024
Yvonne “Frankie” Bales Palmer, age 78, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Memphis, TN, died peacefully on May 23, 2024, after a courageous fight with cancer. Born October 19, 1945, in Hixon, TN, Yvonne was the youngest of three daughters of Frank Lee Bales (1892-1963) and Willa Mae Bales, née Freshour (1920-1994). Leaving the mountains of east Tennessee, Yvonne, her mom,...
Thomas E. Sigler, Sr.
May 23, 2024
Thomas was born in Brunswick, MD on November 3, 1931, to the late Tressie Myrtle and Dewey Sigler. He is preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Sigler, sisters, Marie Pearell and Elaine Heffner; brothers, Froggy (Paul) Sigler Sr., Dewey Sigler, Donald Sigler, and grandson, Tyler Sigler. Thomas is survived by his six children, Diana Adcock (Pete Adcock), Thomas Sigler,...
Kenneth Lang
May 23, 2024
Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Lang, 60, of Brunswick, passed away on May 23, 2024, at his home. Born on January 15, 1964, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Edward Charles Lang and Thecla Lillian (Abrecht) Lang.
Mr. Lang was a 1983 graduate of Brunswick High School. Kenny worked as a custodian for Brunswick High School for 18 years, and...