Obituaries
Dr. Gregory Paul Kracher
Aug 17, 2026
Dr. Gregory Paul Kracher passed away at his home in Frederick, MD on August 17th 2026. He was a Frederick resident for over 30 years and will be remembered for his kindness and abundant contributions to the field of optometry.
Born on January 28th, 1949 in California, he was the only son of the late Henry ‘Hank’ Jerome Kracher, a sailor,...
Michelle Denise Cunningham
Aug 17, 2026
Michelle Denise "Missy" Cunningham, 57, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, August 17, 2026 at her home with her loving family by her side.
Born on February 17, 1969, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Robert Handley and Gloria (Eyler) Handley of Walkersville.
She was a member of Walkersville United Methodist Church. She more recently attended St....
John Michael Crowe
Aug 17, 2026
John Michael Crowe, 80, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 17, 2026. Born September 25, 1945 in Frostburg, Maryland, John was the son of John and Jane Crowe.
A 1963 graduate of Beall High School (Frostburg, MD), he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Frostburg State College in 1967. He went on to...
George Louis Bowman, Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
George Louis Bowman, Jr., of Frederick, MD, passed away on August 17, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Bette Ault Bowman, loving father of Cheryl B. Smith (Gary) and the late Stephanie R. Cowan; cherished grandfather of Christopher Smith (Meredith), Kimberly Smith (RB) and Harry Shipe III (Katie) and great grandfather of Kayla, Ethan, Gabrielle and...
Daryl Lynn Wolfe
Aug 16, 2026
Daryl Lynn Wolfe, 69, of Smithsburg, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at Williamsport Nursing Home.
Born March 27, 1957, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Daryl was the son of the late A. Elizabeth (Higman) Wolfe and Franklin Wolfe.
Daryl had a lifelong passion for photography and earned his bachelor's degree in photographic arts from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara,...
Maxine Marie Palmer
Aug 16, 2026
Maxine Marie Palmer, 96, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at Fahrney - Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro.
Born on January 18, 1930, in Sharpsburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Charlene Glendora (Abbott) Rohrer. In 1998, her husband, Grover Woodrow Palmer, preceded her in death.
She graduated in 1948 from Boonsboro...
Julie Louise Eiseman
Aug 15, 2026
Julie Louise Eiseman passed from this life to her heavenly home on August 15, 2026 in Frederick, MD at 78 years of age. Fredrick A. Balius, Jr., her husband of 48 years, was by her side at her death.. Julie was preceded in death by her parents Alfred F. Eiseman and Marian J. Eiseman (née Fischer). She is survived by...
Linda Ann Purdum
Aug 14, 2026
Linda Ann Purdum, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. She was the loving wife of Allan R. Purdum. They were married nearly 60 years.
Born on June 20, 1945, in New York, she was the daughter of the late Dwight C. Monnier, Sr. and Lorraine (MacArthur) Monnier.
She...
Linda Laverne Scribner
Aug 12, 2026
Linda Laverne Scribner was born on June 13, 1952, in Manhattan, New York, and transitioned peacefully on August 12, 2026, surrounded by her four loving daughters in Frederick, Maryland.
Linda was a woman of remarkable strength, faith, and perseverance whose life left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered. She was an evangelist who traveled the world sharing the Gospel of...
Frederick G. Wood Sr.
Aug 12, 2026
Frederick G. Wood, Sr., 79, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Born March 16, 1947, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Gerry E. Wood and Katherine T. Wood (Strobel).
Fred proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. His commitment...
Christine L. Blumenauer
Aug 12, 2026
Christine Louise Blumenauer, age 68, a cherished longtime resident of Middletown, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with vascular dementia. She was born on January 16, 1958, in Wheeling, WV, to the late Robert J. Smith, Sr. and Valerie L. Smith of Frederick, Maryland. Christine shared 43 loving years of marriage...
Aphrodite Tripiotis
Aug 10, 2026
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Aphrodite "Nancy" Tripiotis, 87, of Ocean View, DE on August 10, 2026. Aphrodite was born on October 16, 1938 in Sparta, Greece to John and Efthemia Foundas and was sister to Jimmy, Dino, Chris, and Nick, and step-daughter to Georgia Foundas.
Aphrodite was a dedicated wife, mother, sister and friend, who was...
Judy Aurand Torboli
Aug 10, 2026
Judy Aurand Torboli, entered into eternal peace on August 10, 2026. Born on August 1, 1959, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Judy was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Aurand and Patricia Eyler.
A 1976 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School, Judy went on to build a successful and respected career as a construction estimator for Biscayne Contractors. Upon her well-earned...
Elizabeth "Libby" Hutchinson Thomas
Aug 9, 2026
Elizabeth "Libby" Hutchinson Thomas, 79, of Urbana, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at her residence. She was the wife of J. Barry Thomas, her husband of 58 years.
Born on March 13, 1947, in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Mishler Hutchinson and Elizabeth McCann Hutchinson.
Libby was a 1964 graduate of Cathedral...
Mary Josephine Schnabel
Aug 9, 2026
MARY JOSEPHINE SCHNABEL
June 16, 1934 – August 9, 2026
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother (GG)
Mary Josephine, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, surrounded by family in her final days. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Francis Schnabel. She is survived by her two daughters, Karen Ritchey (Daniel), and Deidrea Schnabel (Nathan Harris, deceased); two...
Hayes N. Harmon
Aug 8, 2026
Mr. Hayes N. Harmon , 85, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. He was the beloved husband of Sharon L. Harmon for 24 years.
Born on June 26, 1941, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Albert and Julia (Boyles) Harmon.
Hayes worked at Frederick...
M. Ellen Chitwood
Aug 7, 2026
Martha Ellen Chitwood, nee Roberts, age78, died Friday, August 7, 2026.
She was born May 15, 1948 in Frederick, MD. Ellen was the daughter of the late H. Sterling and Doris Roberts. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Richard ‘Dick’ Chitwood; as well as her son, Michael Shawn Kelly; and her sisters, Harriett (Joseph) Eyler and Doris ‘Becky’...
Julia Beth Walser
Aug 6, 2026
Julia Beth Walser, 67, of Autumn Lake Glade Valley Nursing Home, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Frederick Health Hospital, with her daughter, Holly, by her side.
She was the daughter of the late Donald E. McCleary and stepmother, Mary Kay McCleary, currently of Waynesboro, PA.
Born June 28, 1959, in Bethesda, MD, Julia attended Waynesboro, PA area schools and later...
Patricia Ann Myers German
Aug 5, 2026
Patricia Ann Myers German, 91, of Thurmont, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was born on February 28, 1935 and was raised in Ijamsville, MD. She attended Ijamsville United Methodist Church where she worshipped most of her life.
She was the daughter of the late Nelson W. Myers Sr. and Gladys Linthicum Myers and was sister to the late...
Dennis E. Strother
Aug 4, 2026
Dennis Edward Strother 85 of Middletown Maryland passed away on Tuesday August 4, 2026, after a 6-year battle resulting from a stroke. He was the beloved husband of Nanci Strother for 61 years. He was born at the Naval Ship Yard Hospital in Brooklyn, New York in 1941. He was the first-born son of the late Winifred G. Strother and...
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