Obituaries
Carol Lee Gill
Aug 30, 2023
Carol Lee left us behind on August 30, 2023, at about 4:30 in the morning. When you think of Carol Lee, the first thing you remember is her laughter. Carol loved to laugh. It was her favorite thing. To laugh, Carol needed her posse. You know who you are. You are all the women who gave Carol a...
David W. Nick
Aug 30, 2023
Mr. David William Nick, 67, of Brunswick, was called home to heaven surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He will be missed by his wife of 42 years, Tami E. (Brawner) Nick.
Born February 23, 1956, in Charles Town, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Fred William Nick and Marguerite (Longerbeam) Nick.
He...
Giuseppe Verdecchia
Aug 28, 2023
Giuseppe Verdecchia, 85, of Potomac, MD, passed on from this life on Monday, August 28,2023. He was the beloved husband of Laurie for 45 years and loving father to his children,Adriana and Joseph.Born on March 10, 1938, in Santa Marinella, Italy, he was the son of the late Tulia and Vincenzo Verdecchia.
Giuseppe was the definition of a self...
Leticia Marie Walton
Aug 28, 2023
Leticia Marie Walton, 44, of Frederick, Maryland, sadly passed from this life on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the home she shared with her parents.
Born on March 30, 1979, in New Jersey, she was the daughter of Willie L. Walton, Sr. and Mary Mae (Zangara) Walton of Frederick.
She was the assistant general manager at Cambria Hotel in...
Diane Elizabeth Pike Gibbs
Aug 28, 2023
Diane Elizabeth Pike Gibbs, beloved wife of Steve, and mother of Wesley and Caren Gibbs, born in Washington, D.C. in 1951 and died August 28, 2023 in Rockville, MD. Before getting married, Diane worked as a secretary at the AT&T Telephone Co. in Washington, D.C. After being married and having two children, Diane worked as a secretary with the U.S....
Anna M. Hughes
Aug 28, 2023
Anna M. Hughes, 85, of Thurmont, MD, passed from this life on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Genesis Healthcare Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg, PA. She was the loving wife of the late Grover Cleveland Hughes Sr., who passed on April 11, 1984.
Born on November 3, 1937, in, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Andrew and...
Thomas M. Wiles, Jr.
Aug 27, 2023
Thomas “Bubby” Wiles, Jr , age 74, of Adamstown, MD passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2023.
Born August 11, 1949, he was the son of the late Thomas M. Wiles Sr. and Annabelle (Lenhart) Wiles
Thomas was born and raised in Poolesville, MD where he graduated from Poolesville High School. He worked on his family’s dairy farm, Spring...
Shirley Silbernagel
Aug 26, 2023
On Aug 26, 2023, Shirley Swarm Silbernagel passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side.
Shirley was the devoted wife of the late Frederick Lawrence “Larry” Silbernagel Jr. of Frederick, MD; devoted sister to Ann Swarm Onderdonk of Zionsville, IN and to the late brother John “Jack” Lewis Swarm of Owings Mills, MD; devoted mother to Frederick Lawrence “Fred”...
Shannon Maria Baumgardner
Aug 26, 2023
Shannon Maria Auer Baumgardner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, age 54, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Thurmont, after a hard-fought battle with ALS.
Born on March 4, 1969, in Fairfax County, VA, she was the daughter to John Laurence and Mildred Louise (Welch) Auer.
She is survived by her husband, Keith Baumgardner; her children, Ashley...
Elna Vann Derato
Aug 26, 2023
Elna Vann Derato, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on August 26, 2023. She was born on December 2, 1943, in North Carolina to Johnnie Vann and Sarah Byrum Vann.Elna had an accomplished career as an Insurance Agent with Boiszelle Insurance Company, where she dedicated 16 years of...
Audrey McDougall
Aug 24, 2023
Audrey McDougall, 92, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Frederick, Maryland.
Born on January 29, 1931, in Great Ayton, Yorkshire, England, she was the daughter of Thomas Frazer Marsay and Ada Isabel Marsay.
Audrey’s childhood was spent in rural Yorkshire England close to the North York Moors. After getting married, she traveled...
Brooks Randall Borman
Aug 23, 2023
Mr. Brooks Randall Borman, 52, of Frederick, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2023 at home. He was the proud father of Griffin Borman; cherished son of Kathy and the late Paul “Spike” Borman; loving brother of Holly (George) Russo and Heather (Pete) Gouvis; uncle of Kate Russo, Joey Russo, James Gouvis and honorary uncle to George Carson, Anthony Carson...
Donald Miller
Aug 23, 2023
Donald L. Miller, age 70, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Meritus Health Care Center in Hagerstown. He has now found eternal rest with his Heavenly Father. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 38 years, Vicki.
Born on February 13, 1953, in Washington County, he was the son of the late John and Catherine...
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Peterson
Aug 23, 2023
Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Peterson, 68, of Walkersville, MD passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Corticobasal Degeneration Syndrome. She was the loving wife of Harold “Wayne” Peterson, Jr. for 50 years.
Born on November 4, 1954, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of...
Mary L. Bartlett
Aug 21, 2023
Our dear Mother, Mary Louise Bartlett, 77, of Brunswick, Maryland, sadly passed away peacefully from this life on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick,MD surrounded by her daughters and sister.
She was born on September 5, 1945, in Bolivar, WV and was the daughter of the late David M. and Minno (Staubs) Jones.
Our Mother...
Timothy Lewis Fast
Aug 20, 2023
Timothy Lewis Fast, 63, of Frederick, MD died August 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Born in Tucson, AZ on October 12, 1959, Tim is preceded in death by his son Matthew Ryan Fast and his parents Jackie Lewis Fast and Kathryn Lavonne Fast of Joplin, MO.
Tim worked for various companies over the years and was...
Herman Isaac Williams
Aug 20, 2023
Herman Isaac Williams was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 31, 1950, and passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was affectionately known as “Zick”, “H.I.”, or “Little Herman” to family and friends. Herman resided in Brunswick, MD since 1978. He was captivated by his lovely wife Faye Holland Williams and was married August 25th,1979...
Donald Byrd Monroe, Jr.
Aug 20, 2023
Donald Byrd Monroe, Jr., a beloved foreman for Montgomery County Highway, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2023, in Frederick, Maryland. Born on May 17, 1966, in Maryland, Donald led a remarkable life filled with dedication to his career and cherished moments with loved ones. Donald graduated from Gaithersburg High School in the class of 1984, setting the stage for...
Tina Marie Thee
Aug 20, 2023
Tina Marie Thee, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born on August 26, 1974, in Leesburg, Virginia.Tina had a passion for floral design that led her to become a talented floral designer for CM Bloomer for over 20 years. Her creativity and attention...
Angeline L. Traini
Aug 19, 2023
Angeline "Angie" Lillian Traini (née DiNicco), 89, of Frederick, MD, passed away on August 19, 2023. Born on June 24, 1934, in Minersville, PA, Angie was a kind, selfless, and loving individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Angie was a talented switchboard operator for Bell Telephone from 1953 to 1961. She then dedicated herself as...



