Obituaries

Mar 8, 2024

John Charles Vaughan, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 8, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 7, 1927, to Thomas Vaughan and Violet Eichen.  Upon the early death of his father, he and his mother moved to Washington, DC.  He attended the Calvert School at St. Matthew’s Cathedral...

Mar 6, 2024

Martha Louise (Phelps) EastonApril 21, 1934 – March 6, 2024Martha Louise Easton – known as Louise – was the youngest of three children born to Olan P. Phelps, Sr. & Anna (Linthicum) Phelps. Louise and her siblings, Eleanor and Olan, Jr. (Sonny), grew up in a lovely three story home “across the parking lot” from their father's general store in...

Mar 6, 2024

Sylvia Kaufman Cable passed away on March 6, 2024 at Homewood at Crumland Farms. She was born in New York City on October 5, 1936 to Elizabeth and Michael Kaufman. She was the wife of the late Dr. Dana G. Cable who passed away in 2010.  Sylvia was born in New York City, later moving to Old Greenwich Connecticut.  She...

Mar 5, 2024

Robert L. Dixon II, (Robbie) 61, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home in Thurmont, MD.  

Robbie was preceded in death by his son, Caleb Dixon. 

Born on May 28, 1962, in Frederick, MD, Robbie grew up and spent much of his life in Brunswick, Maryland. He was the son of Robert (Louie)...

Mar 4, 2024

Jennifer Ann Torrico, 58, of Burtonsville, Maryland, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Cecil and Barbara A. Torrico of Frederick, Maryland.Jenny was born on October 4, 1965 with a cognitive disability known as Rett Syndrome. She attended the Maryland School for the Blind in Baltimore until she aged out...

Mar 2, 2024

Laura G. Schroth, 80, of Myersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was fondly known by her family and friends as “Jane.”  She was born on January 1,1944. She was the daughter of John P. Gibbs and Juanita (Guice) Gibbs. She graduated from Suitland High School in 1961.

She...

Mar 2, 2024

Dr. Jandhyala Sri Ram, a distinguished Scientist at the National Institutes of Health, has bid adieu to the world at his residence. Born in India in 1928, Dr. Jandhyala Sri Ram's passion for scientific exploration led him to excel in his field. He pursued his education at the prestigious India Institute of Sciences in Bangalore, India, and Columbia University in...

Mar 2, 2024

Fred H.Phagan, 87, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Homewood at Crumland Farms in Frederick, MD.  He was the beloved husband of Laurae Phagan for 56 years. Born on July 19, 1936, in Morristown, TN, he was the son of the late James N. and Mary H. (Inman) Phagan. In addition to his wife, he is...

Mar 1, 2024

Troy D. Stangle Sr., 58, of Keedysville, MD, passed from this life on Friday, March 1, 2024 surrounded by family in his home in Keedysville, MD.

Born on September 22, 1965, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of Nancy Jean Stangle.

Troy was a welder by trade, he worked at Shade Equipment, and Manitowac. He also did work in the warehouse...

Mar 1, 2024

Mar 1, 2024

Linda Ann (McCawley) Dillon passed away on March 1, 2024, following a sudden illness. Linda was loving, funny and an absolute hell-raiser throughout her seven decades on earth. Under her tough, no-nonsense exterior, Linda had a tender and very generous heart.  She was ‘a real trip’ to everyone that met her, and a rock to those who knew her best. 

Born...

Feb 29, 2024

Jerry E. Ferson, Jr., 56, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away on February 29, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick MD. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Tomalewski) Ferson.Born on September 7, 1967, in Sunnyside, Washington, he was the son of Reverend Jerry E. Ferson and Linda F. (Radach) Ferson. Jerry graduated from Lee University and worked as a sound...

Feb 28, 2024

Joyce Fidelia Kaetzel, 87, of Boonsboro, MD, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. 

She was born on September 5th, 1936 in Taneytown, MD. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Wells Kaetzel and the late Katheryne Gilbert Kaetzel. 

Joyce was a 1954 graduate of Boonsboro High School. She was also a graduate of the University of Maryland...

Feb 28, 2024

David Witmer, 81, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at his home in Boonsboro, Maryland.

Born on November 30, 1942, in Boonsboro, Maryland, he was the son of the late Howard David Witmer and Lavina Lucy Witmer (Faulders).

He was a 1960 graduate of Boonsboro High School. 

Dave proudly served in the U.S. Army.  

He retired from...

Feb 27, 2024

Janet Gertrude Deener, 84, of Frederick, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. 

Born on August 6, 1939, in Weverton, MD, she was the daughter of Claude R. and Katheryn E. (Nokes) Thompson.

She is survived by her granddaughter that she raised from just two weeks old, Danielle Bardell; her son, Robert Deener;...

Feb 25, 2024

Enrico Conti, whose hands in life shaped the wooden contours of both life-sized and miniature boats, has set sail to embark on his final voyage. At age 89, Rico died peacefully on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at the Kline Hospice Center in Mt. Airy, Maryland, surrounded by the love of his wife and all seven of his children.

Born in Waterville,...

Feb 24, 2024

Keegan Richard Coleman, 30, of Monrovia Maryland peacefully and serenely left this life after a long courageous battle from the injuries he sustained in his 2014 car accident. He passed away on Saturday, February 24,2024 at Frederick Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.  Keegans story began on November 8, 1993, in Silver Spring, Maryland, when he became the baby...

Feb 24, 2024

Nevin C. Jackson, Jr. 74, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Saturday, February 24, 2024.  He was the husband of Kathy Jackson for nearly 45 years.  Born on March 25, 1949, in Frederick, he was the son of Nevin Carlton Jackson, Sr. and Bessie Viola (Baker) Jackson.

Nevin retired after 25 years of service with the Maryland State Highway Administration....

Feb 23, 2024

Sarah E. Sauter Rinehart, 38, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.  She was the beloved wife of Kevin Rinehart.

Born on August 26, 1985, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of C. Douglas Sauter and Valerie A. (Stahler) .

Sarah graduated from Florida State University and worked as...

Feb 22, 2024

On Thursday, February 22, 2024, Elaine Adams Eggink passed away at home after a valiant battle with lung cancer. She was born on October 21st, 1963 and was raised in Washington Grove, MD. She was the daughter of the late Philip C. Adams, Jr. and Anne Arthur Adams. Mother of Joshua Kyle Eggink and Morgan Anne Eggink. She is survived...