Obituaries
Tommy Lee Hughes
Dec 4, 2024
Tommy Lee Hughes, Sr., 44, of Thurmont, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Tommy was born on July 29,1980 in Frederick. He was the son of the late Grover Cleveland Hughes, Jr. and Joyce Vanessa Bryant. Tommy was preceded in death by many loved ones, including his grandmother and guardian angel, Anna Marie Hughes.
Mr. Hughes was a devoted...
Michael Rasberry
Dec 4, 2024
S. Michael Rasberry, age 76, of Walkersville, MD, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Inova Alexandria Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Sheckells) Rasberry. They were married for 12 years.
Mike was born on April 13, 1948, in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late Mitchell C. and Frances K. Rasberry.
He graduated from Sherwood High School in Ashton,...
Richard W. Blumenauer
Dec 3, 2024
Richard William Blumenauer, 67, of Jefferson, entered his eternal home on December 3, 2024. He was the husband of 45 years to Brenda Blumenauer. Born on March 2, 1957, he was the son of Emma Grace Blumenauer and the late William Blumenauer.
Rick was an active member of the Jefferson United Church of Christ. He practiced accounting and tax services for...
Earle Ann Kessinger Chapline Dahms
Dec 1, 2024
Earle Ann Kessinger Chapline Dahms passed away on December 1, 2024, at home in Frederick, MD. Ann was born on October 2, 1949, to Charlotte Zimmerman Kessinger and Walter Frederick Kessinger in the 98th Army Field Hospital, Munich, Germany. Ann is preceded in death by her parents.
Ann is survived by her husband of 34 years, Professor Joseph Dahms. She leaves...
Bishop Merle E. Lyles
Dec 1, 2024
Bishop Merle E Lyles, age 90, of Frederick, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the WVU Medical Center, Ranson, WV.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD where the funeral service will begin 12:00 p.m.
Glenn K. Baker, Jr.
Nov 30, 2024
Together Again Forever - November 30, 2024!
Mr. Glenn K. Baker, 93, life-long Frederick resident, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, StoryPoint Senior Living, Chattanooga, TN. He was the loving husband of Glendaris V. Baker. They were married in 1951 for 70 years with a friendship that blossomed 76 years ago in the Glee Club at age 12.
He lived 90...
Roy L. May, Jr.
Nov 30, 2024
Roy Leon May, Jr., of Boonsboro, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 leaving a legacy filled with love and commitment. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Roy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen (Cline) May; sister, Lorraine Draper; and his daughter-in-law, Karen (Kiser) May.
He is survived by his son, Douglas C. May; his cherished grandsons,...
Paul D. Marbach
Nov 30, 2024
Paul David Marbach, 69, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
Paul was born on July 12, 1955 to the late Audrey Handler and Arthur Marbach in Washington, DC.
After graduating high school, Paul went to college at the University of Maryland where he met his wife, Jody, of 41 years. Paul went...
Karen Marie Brake
Nov 30, 2024
Karen Marie Brake, 70, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Born on March 18, 1954, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Bentz) Brake.
Karen was a graduate of Catoctin High School in 1972 and from Frostburg State College in 1976 earning her Bachelor's degree She was employeed at F&M...
Henrietta Anne Brennan
Nov 29, 2024
Henrietta Anne Brennan, 95, of Montgomery Village, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, November 29, 2024.
Born on February 6, 1929, in Baltimore City she was the daughter of the late Colvin A. and Lelia A (Anderson) Smith.
A celebration of Henrietta's life journey will take place at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. (Fred),...
Robert Curtis Ward
Nov 29, 2024
Robert Curtis Ward (age 80)
On Friday, November 29, 2024 of Rockville, MD, born to late parents G. Dudley and Lillian W. Ward. Beloved brother of Joan D. Ward and the late James D. Ward; uncle of J. Richard Ward (Laura) and Steven D. Ward (Kristen). He is the great uncle of Joey, Colin, Lilli, Lindsey and Lucy Ward. His career...
Kristin Marie Campbell
Nov 29, 2024
Kristin Marie Campbell, 60, of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, in York, Pennsylvania. Born on August 21, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of Sandra Ann (Carlson) Barker-Noland and Harvey Barker, and the cherished stepdaughter of Billy Ray Noland.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Kevin Barker. In addition to her parents, she...
Abigail Randall
Nov 27, 2024
Abigail "Abby" / Abi Randall was born to J. Ryan and Stephanie Randall on July 5, 2005. She came into the world full of life and when she returned to paradise on Nov 27, 2024, she was surrounded by love. Abby was vivacious and compassionate to anyone she met. She stole the hearts of anyone who truly knew her. Abby graduated...
Ralph Eugene Brashear, Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
Ralph Eugene Brashear, Jr., age 74, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, November 27. 2024 at The John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with liver cancer.
Ralph “Eugene” was born June 8, 1950, in Sandy Springs, MD to the late Ralph Eugene Brashear, Sr. and Catherine Louise Keeney.
He attended Richard Montgomery High School....
Barbara Hughes Parsons
Nov 27, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Barbara “Bobbie” Hughes Parsons, who died, peacefully in her sleep, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Bobbie lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a rich legacy of love and service.
She is survived by her beloved children: David Parsons, Diane Miller (Dennis), Mary DuBois (Peter), and Nancy Bubanich (Tom) She was close...
Nicholas Adam Myers
Nov 24, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Nicholas Adam Myers announces his unexpected passing at the age of 36. Nick passed away at his home, a place filled with love and laughter, which he shared with his adoring wife and children.
Born on August 27, 1988, in Westminster, Maryland, Nick was the beloved son of Jeffrey Neil Myers and...
Oliver Franklin Hoffman
Nov 24, 2024
Oliver Franklin “Jake” Hoffman, 92, of New Midway, Thurmont and Frederick, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
He was the husband of the late Shirley V. Hoffman (Sprague) for 42 years at the time of her passing.
Born on January 12, 1932 in New Market, MD, he was the son of the late Oliver Monroe Hoffman and Anna Dora Hoffman (Leakins).
He...
Michael Anthony Shorb
Nov 24, 2024
Michael Anthony Shorb, of Sabillasville, MD, passed away peacefully at Pleasant View Health Care in Mt. Airy, on November 24, 2024. Born February 20, 1948, he was preceded in death by his mother, Helena Dell and his brother, Robert Haugh, and cousin Jeanetta Kline, who was his primary caregiver.
He is survived by his Aunt Edith and Uncle Daniel Harrison along...
Lillian Foucart
Nov 23, 2024
Lillian May Foucart, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on January 21, 1930, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Albert H. Fluman and Nellie Moore Fluman, Lillian dedicated her life to her family, church, and creating art.
Lillian retired from the Williamsport Area School District as an elementary art educator after a long and fruitful career....



