Obituaries

Sandra L. Martin

Sandra L. Martin

Dec 24, 2025

Sandra L. Martin, 78, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Walkersville. She was the wife of the late Glenn Martin, who passed away in 2019. Born on February 24, 1947, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Samuel Bernard Smith and Grace (Holt) Smith.

Sandra was the last of her immediate family. She...

Doris Ann Monroe

Doris Ann Monroe

Dec 24, 2025

Doris Ann Monroe, 82, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. Born on March 31, 1942, in Adamstown, MD, she was the daughter of Simon W. McBride and Annie L. (Bussard) McBride. Doris graduated from Gaithersburg High School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon Worthington McBride and...

Gregory Franklin Conrad Ranneberger

Gregory Franklin Conrad Ranneberger

Dec 23, 2025

Gregory Franklin Conrad Ranneberger, age 50, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. He was born on June 30, 1975, in Frederick, Maryland.

He is survived by his loving and caring parents Phil and Linda Ranneberger. He leaves behind his 3 children, Emma, Caroline, and Cooper Ranneberger. He is also survived by his brother...

John William Bruchey, III

John William Bruchey, III

Dec 23, 2025

John William Bruchey, III, 76, of Waynesboro, passed away on December 23. He was married to Carol Ann Bruchey, since July 1, 1983. Born on March 1, 1949, he was the son of the late John William Bruchey, II and Minnie LaVinia Jones Bruchey.

John graduated from Frederick High School, Class of 1967, where he played football. He enlisted in the...

Frances Marie Morris

Frances Marie Morris

Dec 22, 2025

Frances Morris, 64, of Frederick, Maryland, transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, December 22, 2025, peacefully in Frederick, Maryland.

Born on November 12, 1961, in Frederick, she was the beloved daughter of Dorothy Morris Johnson and the late Charles H. Thomas, Sr.

Frances was a woman of quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and fierce devotion to those she loved. She was naturally...

Melodie A. Sampselle

Melodie A. Sampselle

Dec 22, 2025

After a long, painful battle with cancer, Melodie Sampselle, known to her friends and family as Mindy, succumbed to her illness and passed away on December 22 at the Dove House Hospice in Westminster, MD.

Mindy was born on September 18, 1961, the youngest child of Joan and William Sampselle, both deceased, along with her oldest sister, Joy (Kern). Also deceased...

Rex James Parker

Rex James Parker

Dec 21, 2025

Rex James Parker, 56, of Mount Airy, MD passed from this life on Sunday December 21, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.

Born on January 29, 1969, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of James Burton and Norene (Lemma) Parker.

Rex received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from East Carolina University after graduating from Glenelg High School, class...

Megan Lynne Sengebusch

Megan Lynne Sengebusch

Dec 21, 2025

Megan Lynne Sengebusch, age 40, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 21, 2025.

Megan was born on October 20, 1985, at Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, to Ernest and Patti Sengebusch. She grew up in Mount Airy, Maryland, where she formed lifelong friendships and deep family bonds.

Megan was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, fiancée, and friend. In addition...

William Joseph Gross

William Joseph Gross

Dec 20, 2025

William Joseph Gross passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born in Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Bill and Gladys (Vogel) Gross.

He was a graduate of Pittson Area High School in PA and Rowan Technical Institute, Salisbury, NC where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Safety and Engineering.

Bill was employed with the...

Jean Appleton Thompson

Jean Appleton Thompson

Dec 20, 2025

Jean Appleton Thompson, 96, of Frederick, Maryland was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Reston Hospital in Reston, Virginia. She was the wife of the late Dr. Joseph Kyle Thompson.

Born Helen Jean Appleton on February 16, 1929, she was the youngest child of the late John and Jettie (Jamison) Appleton of Coral, Indiana...

Dorothy Jean "Dee" Faulkner

Dorothy Jean "Dee" Faulkner

Dec 20, 2025

Dorothy Jean "Dee" Faulkner, 83, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away peacefully from this life Saturday, December 20, 2025, after a brief illness, at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Roland "Bud" Faulkner, Jr.

Born November 16, 1942, in Cannonsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Bertha (Shannon)...

Kevin A. Myers

Kevin A. Myers

Dec 20, 2025

Kevin A. Myers, 56, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Born on June 21, 1969, in Charles Town, WV, he was the son of Edwin A. Myers and the late Linda L. (Staubs) Myers.

Kevin graduated from Brunswick High School class of 1987, and the Police Academy in...

Richard Anthony DiFabio

Richard Anthony DiFabio

Dec 20, 2025

Richard Anthony DiFabio, 87, of New Market, MD - formerly of Medford, NJ and North Myrtle Beach, SC -

Survived by his wife of 46 years, Vicki; three children - Ryan Eberhard (Gemma) of Northampshire UK; Megan Argentiero (Matt Lugas) of Phildelphia, PA; and John DiFabio (Desiree) of New Market, Md; seven grandchildren - Eva, Taylor, Max, Chloe, Jackson, Gia and...

David Roscoe Eyler

David Roscoe Eyler

Dec 19, 2025

David Roscoe Eyler, a cherished soul born on December 12, 1960, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, departed this world on December 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He lived a life deeply imbued with kindness, charisma, and a remarkable dedication to those around him.

For 23 remarkable years, David worked at Griffith Energy Services, where his exceptional work ethic and...

George Karanikas

George Karanikas

Dec 18, 2025

George Karanikas, age 62, of Frederick, passed away on December 18, 2025, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 8, 1963, in Washington, DC, George was the beloved son of John George Karanikas and Agnes (Protos) Karanikas, who welcomed him into heaven.

George spent his formative years growing up on Reedie Drive in Wheaton, MD,...

James Edgar Bartgis, IV

James Edgar Bartgis, IV

Dec 18, 2025

James “Jeb” Edgar Bartgis IV headed to heaven on December 18, 2025. Jeb went to meet his friend Rita who he missed dearly. Jeb was full of life and loved being the center of attention - whether he was playing a fierce rip on an air guitar or cheering on his favorite Flying Cows Basketball Team or the Frederick Keys...

Darrell V. Scuffins

Darrell V. Scuffins

Dec 18, 2025

Darrell V. Scuffins, 66, of Boonsboro died December 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 10, 1959 in Boonsboro, he was the son of the late Harvey Scuffins, Jr. and Phyllis Miller Scuffins.

Darrell graduated from Boonsboro High School.

He worked at Maryland Ribbon, East Alco, and most recently with VT Industries. He was a member of the...

Cheryl Fogle

Cheryl Fogle

Dec 17, 2025

Thurmont, Maryland- Cheryl Fogle, 74 passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 17, 2025 in Frederick, Maryland. She was born in Saratoga Springs on April 18, 1951 to the late Frank and Helen (Burton) Peacock.

Cheryl graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1969 and married Glenn Fogle, Jr. on April 15, 1972. She worked her entire career for Verizon,...

Jane Gerhardt Trevett

Jane Gerhardt Trevett

Dec 17, 2025

Jane Gerhardt Trevett of Middletown MD passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 17th 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital after a short but courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was 77 years young.

The family would like to thank the FHH 2C Nurses for caring so well for Jane as well as the Middletown first responders who went above...

James Bridges Lawrence III

James Bridges Lawrence III

Dec 17, 2025

James Bridges Lawrence, III, also known as JB, Jim, PawPaw and Doc, entered eternal rest on December 17, 2025.

He was born in Lauderdale County, Tennessee in February 1937 to James and Mary Lawrence. After his service in the U.S. Army, JB settled in the Washington D.C. area and married Rose Ann Dater in 1960. They lived in Silver Spring, Maryland...