Obituaries

Virginia Gay Hahn

Virginia Gay Hahn

Sep 22, 2025

Virginia Gay Hahn, 86, of Thurmont, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her home.

Born on December 13, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Virginia Ruth (Eyler) Elder. She was the wife of the late Lewis Edward Hahn, Sr.

Virginia enjoyed crafts, music and shopping. She loved spending time with her...

Joseph Edgar (Joe) Clipp

Joseph Edgar (Joe) Clipp

Sep 22, 2025

Joseph Edgar (Joe) Clipp, 88, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of the late Vivian Clipp for 63 years.

Born on June 19, 1937, in Bakersville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Merle Leslie and Ivy Mae (Pike) Clipp.

Joe had been...

George L. Banko

George L. Banko

Sep 22, 2025

George L. Banko, 83, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born January 14, 1942 in Fairmont, WV to Czech immigrants, he was the son of the late Louis and Julia Banko.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Brenda (Hall) , daughter Valerie Millison and husband Troy;...

William "Skip" Frederick Bush

William "Skip" Frederick Bush

Sep 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of William Frederick Bush announces his peaceful passing on September 21, 2025, at the age of 85, in his home surrounded by loved ones.

William Frederick Bush was born in Syracuse, NY on August 13, 1940. William Frederick Bush was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion,...

Vaughan de Leigh Baldwin

Vaughan de Leigh Baldwin

Sep 21, 2025

Vaughan De Leigh Baldwin (Leigh) 86, resident of Tranquillity of Fredericktowne in Frederick Maryland, passed away on September 21, 2025. Born in Durham, NC in 1939, Leigh was the daughter of the late Erbie William Mangum and Myrtle Lee Starling Mangum. Leigh graduated from Durham High School in 1957. She was married to Cullen Baldwin in 1958 and they lived...

Judy Knott

Judy Knott

Sep 20, 2025

Judy Knott, 88, from Boonsboro, MD, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Born in Peoria, IL, Judy was the daughter of the late Ruth S. Mills and Edward P. Corwin. She grew up in Cheverly, MD with her sister, Nancy, and twin sister, Jan. She went to Bladensburg High School and later married her high school sweetheart, the late Francis Knott...

Wade Hamilton Lucas

Wade Hamilton Lucas

Sep 20, 2025

Wade Hamilton Lucas, 63, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the loving husband of Karen Lucas. They were married for 41 years.

Born on October 11, 1961, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Raymond Lee Lucas and Ivah Mae (Green) Lucas. Wade...

Dennis Wayne Stottlemyer

Dennis Wayne Stottlemyer

Sep 19, 2025

Dennis W. "Denny" Stottlemyer, 74, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Williamsport Health and Rehab, with his wife by his side, after a long and bravely borne battle with kidney disease, including eight years on dialysis.

Born on September 26, 1950, in Hagerstown, MD, Denny was the son of Harold "Peck" Stottlemyer and Vergie Marie Myers Stottlemyer, both deceased....

Walter Armstrong McKinney

Walter Armstrong McKinney

Sep 19, 2025

Walter Armstrong McKinney, 86, of Frederick County, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19th 2025.

Born in Libertytown, Walter was the beloved son of the late Katherine Fox and Walter Norris McKinney. Throughout his life, Walter was known for his kind heart, quiet strength, and love for simple pleasures.

He is survived by his loving partner, Pam Fox, and...

April Lynn Sier

April Lynn Sier

Sep 18, 2025

April Lynn Sier, a loving, fun and outgoing person lost her battle with mental health on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

She is survived by her son Justin Sier, daughter, Autumn Sier, and her beautiful grand babies Savanah Sier, Theo Burdette and Willow Burdette.

April will be truly missed by all. Keep on shinning. "Jesus said to her I am the resurrection and...

Robert N. Staley

Robert N. Staley

Sep 17, 2025

Robert N. Staley, 87, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Kline Hospice House in Mt. Airy, MD. Born May 30, 1938 in Parkersburg, WV to the late William E. and Gladys Heffner Staley.

He is survived by his wife, of 65 years, Lenora F. Staley; and daughters, Brenda Bell and Robin Staley-Andrews (Darren); grandchildren, Derek Bell, Stephanie...

Stanley J. Klimek, Jr.

Stanley J. Klimek, Jr.

Sep 17, 2025

Stanley Joseph Klimek, Jr. 79, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his residence. He was the beloved life partner of 40 years to Debbie Mielke.

Born on November 10, 1945, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Stanley Joseph Klimek, Sr. and Bernice Filip Klimek.

He was a 1963 graduate of North...

Mardi Meyers Marshall

Mardi Meyers Marshall

Sep 16, 2025

It is with deep sadness and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Mardi “Mimi” Marshall. She departed from this world peacefully at the age of 89 on September 16, 2025, surrounded by her family at home.

She was born on May 26, 1936, in The Dalles, Oregon to Paul and Lillian Meyers....

Martha Ackley

Martha Ackley

Sep 15, 2025

Martha Ackley Obituary

We are sharing the sad news of the passing of Martha "Marty" Elizabeth Scott Ackley (August 14, 1933 - September 15, 2025), who passed away peacefully, at the age of 92, on Monday, September 15, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Marty lived a long and active life and was cherished by everyone she met. She raised five children with...

Patricia LaVerne Greenfield

Patricia LaVerne Greenfield

Sep 15, 2025

Patricia LaVerne Greenfield, 91, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home in Brunswick, MD.

Born on January 29, 1934, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Frances (Wenner) Greenfield.

Patricia was a 1952 graduate of Brunswick high school. She remained connected to many of her classmates throughout her...

Rodney Milton Sewell

Rodney Milton Sewell

Sep 14, 2025

A Celebratory Homegoing Service Honoring the Life of

Rodney Milton Sewell

July 5, 1946- September 14, 2025

Rodney Milton Sewell, of Germantown, Md, was born on July 5, 1946, to the late John Nathan Sewell, Jr. and Alyce Johnson Sewell in Frederick, Maryland. He passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Rodney was the second to the youngest of five children. He graduated from...

Everett "Leroy" Barton, Jr.

Everett "Leroy" Barton, Jr.

Sep 14, 2025

Everett Leroy Barton, Jr. “Leroy”

March 24, 1960 – September 14, 2025

Everett Leroy Barton, Jr., known to family and friends as “Leroy,” passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 65. A lifelong resident of Montgomery and Frederick County, Maryland, he was born in Gaithersburg on March 24, 1960, to the late Everett Leroy Barton, Sr. and Ann...

Alta Fogle Willard

Alta Fogle Willard

Sep 14, 2025

Alta Fogle Willard, 83, of Thurmont, Maryland, daughter of the late Calvin and Lillian Fogle passed from this life on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Frederick Crossing of Journey in Frederick, MD. Her husband of 64 years, Gideon Lee Willard passed away on March 26, 2024.

Alta was a stay at home mom who frequently enjoyed yard sales, flea markets and...

Mr. Kelly Holt

Mr. Kelly Holt

Sep 13, 2025

Mr. Kelly David Holt, 54, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Born on April 11, 1971, in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of King Holt and Irene Opal (Deacon) Holt, and the woman who raised him L. Virginia Klump.

He was a High school graduate and a Class A CDL driver.

He was a truck driver for over...

Donald Meredith Hoffman

Donald Meredith Hoffman

Sep 13, 2025

Donald Meredith “Tex” Hoffman, 89, of Frederick passed away on September 13, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Frederick, Maryland.

Born on October 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Malcom M. Hoffman and the late Eveyln Eaves Hoffman Poplo.

He proudly served in the United States Army and received a certificate of recognition for his service during the Cold War...