Obituaries
Betty L. Baggett
Jun 28, 2023
Betty L. Baggett, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, PA.
Born on February 16, 1938, in Toledo, OH, she was the daughter of the late Edward Belusa and Marie (Winkelmann) Belusa. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 26 years, Marshel D....
Dorothy Earlene Stewart
Jun 27, 2023
Dorothy Earlene Stewart, 71, of Frederick, MD, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Affectionately known to family and close friends as "Gus", she was a genuine fighter. She battled many medical issues with the tenacity and strength of a true warrior. It was only recently, after fighting stage IV cancer for...
Larry Thomas Ludwig
Jun 27, 2023
Larry Thomas Ludwig, 72, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his home in Middletown, MD. He was the beloved husband of Monica Ludwig for 46 years.
Born on January 1, 1951, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Paul Franklin Ludwig Jr. and Nola Mae Cagle Ludwig.
He had...
Grace Rebekah Smith
Jun 27, 2023
Grace Rebekah Smith, 85, of Wolfsville passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Meritus as a result of a fall causing a hip fracture.
Born December 19, 1937, in Wolfsville on the family farm in which she resided until her passing. Grace was the daughter of the late Gorman Josiah and Bertie Gertrude Grossnickle Smith. She was...
Elaine E. Rohrer
Jun 27, 2023
Elaine Eva Stottlemyer Rohrer, 76, of Boonsboro, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Fahrney - Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro.
Born on October 9, 1946, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow A. and Eva O. Huffer Stottlemyer. Her husband, Grayson Melvin Rohrer, passed away on March 13, 2007.
Elaine was a homemaker...
William Peter Donley
Jun 26, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Donley. He unexpectedly passed peacefully of natural causes on June 26, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. His departure has left a void that can never be filled, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the...
Glenn Elwood Harrison
Jun 26, 2023
Glenn Elwood Harrison, 68, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, June 26, 2023 at his residence
Born on April 15, 1955, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Eugene Franklin Harrison and Thelma Fietta (Bolinger) Harrison.
Glenn loved animals especially watching the wildlife around his home. He also enjoyed watching TV, his favorites...
Gloria (Mom Jean) Fogle
Jun 26, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gloria “Mom Jean” Fogle on June 26, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 28, 1944 in Thurmont, MD and lived a life full of love and joy. Family was everything to Jean, she cherished spending time with them and would light up every room...
William "Bill" Chester Hutchison
Jun 25, 2023
William, “Bill”, Chester Hutchison passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the age of 80. Bill was born December 2, 1942 in Takoma Park, MD to William and Fay Hutchison. He was the oldest of three siblings.
Bill was proceeded in death by his wife, Margaret, who passed away July 31, 2022. Bill and Margaret were married...
JoAnn Kay Fero
Jun 25, 2023
JoAnn Kay Fero, 88, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Knoxville, MD with her granddaughter by her side.
Born on March 3, 1935, in Highland, MI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Carl Locander and Thora J. (Laursen) Locander.
She is survived by 3 step children Linda Lenox, James Fero Jr....
Dr. Ronald Lee Ingram
Jun 22, 2023
Ronald Lee Ingram, of Sharpsburg, Maryland went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 22, 2023.Ron was born on January 20, 1950 in Hagerstown, Maryland, to the late Thomas William Ingram, Senior and Doris Mae Sandy Ingram.
After graduating from Boonsboro High School in 1968, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Frostburg State Teachers College and...
Michael Rakowicz
Jun 21, 2023
Michael Rakowicz was born in Oakland, California on June 16, 1946. He died of an infection that developed into sepsis on June 21, 2023, five days after his 77th birthday, and he passed at home in Walkersville, Maryland.
Mike was the son of Bernice (102 Years Young) and the Late Maurice Rakowicz, brother of the Late John Rakowicz and sister...
Carol E. Wright
Jun 21, 2023
Carol E. Wright, 64, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2023, while doing what she loved most, performing her duties as a flight attendant on a trip form Venice, Italy to Philadelphia PA.
She was born on January 21, 1959, to Anne Eubank and the late George Eubank. Carol was also predeceased by her brother Carter...
Nicholai John Kourilo
Jun 20, 2023
Nicholai John Kourilo, 60, of Dickerson, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD after a 12-month battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Ferri Soheilian Kourilo for the last 10 years and best friend for many more. Born on November 28, 1962 and raised in Silver Spring, MD, Nick was...
David A. Bell
Jun 20, 2023
David A. Bell, 53, of Keymar, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Frederick Health Hospital. Born on May 15, 1970, in Olney, MD, he was the son of Shirley Anderson Bell, Jr.
David attended Glenelg High School. He worked for many years alongside his father as a refrigeration piper for commercial A/C units. He was considered a...
Norma Jeanne Chipley
Jun 20, 2023
Norma Jeanne (Kroh) Chipley, 79, of Gettysburg, PA passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023 at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital.
Born on April 10, 1944 in Brookville, PA to the late Norman Ralph Kroh and Betty Juanita Burns.
She was a graduate of Walkersville High School and graduated with her B.S from Towson University.
She was a member of the...
Mary A. Dudley
Jun 19, 2023
Mary Alice Ferris Dudley Born April 15, 1939 to Lester F. And Nora S. Ferris. Lived in Chevy Chase until 1964. Graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1957 and from George Washington University in 1962. Worked for the Army Map Service until 1967, then private industry until 1970, then Health and Human Services until 1994. Married George H. Dudley...
Richard Winthrop Burd Sr.
Jun 19, 2023
Richard Winthrop “Dick” Burd, Sr., 77, of Sabillasville, MD, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, MD surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 10, 1946 in Canandaigua, NY, he was the son of the late Ruth (Shaw) Burd Roat.
He attended Bloomfield Central School where he met his high...
Geraldine Brand Eudy
Jun 19, 2023
Geraldine Brand Eudy (92) passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023. Born in Atlanta, GA, on August 26, 1930, but raised in rural North Carolina where she graduated from Rockingham High School (class of ’48).
In school she was active in student council, home economics, bible study and chorus. After moving to Charlotte to attend secretarial school and then...
Kimberly Mae Nelson
Jun 19, 2023
Kimberly Mae Nelson, 64, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, passed from this life on Monday, June 19, 2023 at in Shippensburg, PA.
Born on March 26, 1959, in Sutton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Franklin Gillespie and Mallie (Clutter) Gillespie.
She attended Francis Scott Key High School.
Kimberly as a teenager worked as a CNA, and most recently...