Obituaries

Ginny Carlson

Ginny Carlson

Jul 18, 2026

Virginia "Ginny" Carlson, 74, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away at North Hampton Manor after a lingering illness. July 18, 2026. Ginny was married to her high school sweetheart, Thom Carlson. She was born and raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, where she graduated from Wheaton High School in 1969. She continued her education at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. As...

Glenn Fogle, Jr.

Glenn Fogle, Jr.

Jul 18, 2026

Glenn "Chip" Fogle Jr., 76, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away on July 18, 2026. Born on December 20, 1949, in Walkersville, Maryland, to the late Glenn Fogle Sr. and the late Marguerite Honts, Chip lived a life defined by dedication, generosity, and quiet strength.

Chip graduated from Walkersville High School in 1967, and shortly thereafter answered the call to serve his...

Robin Reidt Tayman

Robin Reidt Tayman

Jul 18, 2026

Mrs. Robin Reidt Tayman (79) of Frederick, MD, died July 18, 2026. She was the wife of Dwight Tayman. Born July 3, 1947, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Mr. Robert Reidt and Barbara (Titus) Reidt.

Mrs. Tayman was a graduate of Walkersville High School, class of 1965, and a 1969 graduate of the University of Maryland. She received...

Clay Leroy Griffin

Clay Leroy Griffin

Jul 17, 2026

Clayborne Leroy Griffin Jr., known affectionately by everyone as Clay, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 17, 2026, at the age of 77.

Born on September 23, 1948, in Beaufort, North Carolina, Clay was the eldest of six children born to the late Clayborne Leroy Griffin Sr. and Laura Lena Tayloe.

At just 17 years old, Clay enlisted in the U.S....

Umberto Monarca

Umberto Monarca

Jul 16, 2026

Umberto Monarca, 98, of Walkersville MD, passed away on July 16th, 2026. Born November 4, 1927, in Naples Italy, he was the son of Nicola Monarca and Maria Bisogni Monarca.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Barbara, as well as sons Sergio (Jan) and Christopher, and daughter, Sandra Bartholow (Charles); grandchildren Lauren Monarca Fellows (Larry) and Charles Bartholow...

Annalee Herr

Annalee Herr

Jul 16, 2026

Annalee was born November 26, 1944, at her home in Boonsboro, MD to the late Charles Edward Leggett and the late Anna Mae Souders Leggett. Anna Lee was the 3rd of 6 siblings and lived her life proudly in Boonsboro.

Annalee was a 1962 Graduate of Boonsboro High School. She was employed by the Washington County Board of Education as a...

Sardar Santokh Singh

Sardar Santokh Singh

Jul 13, 2026

Born in Rurkee, Punjab, to Sardar Kartar Singh and Bibi Banti Kaur, Santokh Singh lived a life guided by honesty, humility, compassion, and selfless service.

His career took him across India, where he earned the respect of many through his integrity and dedication. Later, after returning to Punjab, he helped countless people start and grow successful businesses. Though many became prosperous...

Georgeann Pesa Jackson

Georgeann Pesa Jackson

Jul 13, 2026

Georgeann Jackson passed away on July 13, 2026, after suffering from Parkinson’s Disease for 15 years, bringing to a close a life of compassion and achievement and leaving behind a giant hole for those who knew and loved her. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of George and Alice Jane Bucher Pesa, who predeceased her. She was also...

James Willie Davidson

James Willie Davidson

Jul 11, 2026

James Willie Davidson, known as Billy, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, great-uncle, friend, and son of God died peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Frederick, Maryland.

He was born on October 21, 1947 in Kingsport, Tennessee to Jasper and Katherine Davidson. He moved to Maryland and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring in 1966....

Suzanne Marie Knowlden

Suzanne Marie Knowlden

Jul 11, 2026

Suzanne Marie Knowlden, 80, of Olney, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 6, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. 

Suzanne spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and was known above all for the love and care she gave her family. She is survived by her children John Knowlden...

David Robert Prostko

David Robert Prostko

Jul 11, 2026

David Prostko, 79, recently of Clayton, DE, after spending many years raising his family in West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital, surrounded by family.

David was born on September 12th 1946 in McKeees Rocks, Pennsylvania to Fred and Agnes Prostko and attended Lehigh University. He went on to work as a Mental Health...

Carolyn Joy McCall Brown

Carolyn Joy McCall Brown

Jul 11, 2026

Carolyn Joy McCall Brown, 77, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD.

Born on November 30, 1948, in Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Virginia (Reynolds) Joy. Carolyn was preceded in death by her first husband, Patrick McCall and also by her 2nd husband,...

Deborah Louise Flanigan

Deborah Louise Flanigan

Jul 10, 2026

Deborah Louise Flanigan, 65, of Rocky Ridge, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She was the devoted companion of Timothy K. Lenhart for more than 25 years.

Born on October 18, 1960, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Allen L. Flanigan and Doris Jeanne Roderuck Flanigan.

Deborah worked for...

William R. Henneberger

William R. Henneberger

Jul 9, 2026

William “Bill” Robert Henneberger, 85, of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on July 9th, 2026. Born in Boonsboro, Bill was the son of the late Lawrence and Ethel Henneberger. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Berniece Henneberger and daughter Diane Swope.

Bill graduated from Boonsboro High School and continued his education at Hagerstown Junior College....

Lawrence Reed Holmes

Lawrence Reed Holmes

Jul 9, 2026

Lawrence Reed Holmes, MS, NCC, LCPC

May 5, 1952 - July 9, 2026

Born in Independence, Missouri, to Reed M. Holmes and Dorothy Carter. He lived five years with his family in Australia as a child, one of five siblings, and spent a year as a cowboy in Idaho. He was also a certified RCA technician who serviced analog theater equipment, and...

Richard Lee Young, Sr.

Richard Lee Young, Sr.

Jul 9, 2026

Richard Lee "Ricky Buck" Young, Sr., 68, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at his home.

Born on July 1, 1958, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the Carrie (Moser) and the late Glenn Young, Sr.

He graduated from Frederick High School 1976. Ricky Buck was employed Walter W. King until he retired after 30...

Wayne F. Sullivan

Wayne F. Sullivan

Jul 9, 2026

Wayne F. Sullivan of Woodbine, MD passed away at the age of 78 on Thursday, July 9, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Meryl “Ann” Sullivan.

Wayne was born on Aug. 16, 1947 in Washington, DC to Charles L. and Evelyn M. Sullivan. He graduated from Bladensburg High School and worked for 40 years in the telecommunications...

Christian Frederick Qualls

Christian Frederick Qualls

Jul 9, 2026

Christian "Chris" Frederick Qualls, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, warmth, and unshakeable devotion to those he loved.

Born on April 1, 1968, in Bowie, Maryland, Chris brought a natural sense of humor and light into the world from day one. After graduating from Wittenberg University in Ohio, he chose an adventurous...

Richard Lee Jensen

Richard Lee Jensen

Jul 7, 2026

Richard Lee Jensen, 78, of Thurmont, MD, passed away on July 7, 2026, at his home.

Born on February 23, 1948, in Santa Cruz, CA, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Wanda (Butcher) Jensen. Richard was the husband of Tanya I. Jensen, his wife of 30 years.

Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard serving during the...

Randall Shank

Randall Shank

Jul 6, 2026

Randall A. Shank, 57, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication, quiet strength, and a deep, enduring love for his family.

Born March 28, 1969, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, to Gerda and Philip Shank, Randy attended St. John’s School for the Deaf in Milwaukee before transferring to Wisconsin School for...