Obituaries

Jitendra Maganlal Desai

Jitendra Maganlal Desai

Aug 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jitendra Desai

Jitendra Maganlal Desai, age 80, of Urbana, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 18, 2025. He was a devoted husband, beloved father, proud grandfather, caring brother, and a gifted engineer whose kindness touched all who knew him. A man of deep integrity, Jitendra built his life around family, hard work, and...

Evelyn M. Zeitz

Evelyn M. Zeitz

Aug 18, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn M. Zeitz, 79, of Clarksburg, MD, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of the late John Gary Zeitz. Born on December 30, 1945, in Deposit, NY, she was the daughter of Walter S. Gruscavage and Doris M. (Mills) Gruscavage.

Evelyn was a 1964 graduate of Deposit Central High School and worked...

Patricia Madeline Miller

Patricia Madeline Miller

Aug 16, 2025

Ms. Patricia Madeline Miller (née Shern), also lovingly known to friends and family as Patsy or Pat-Pat, 81, of Frederick, Maryland, was embraced by the arms of her savior and entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 16, 2025, after a strongly fought battle against an extended illness.

Pat-Pat was born on January 13, 1944, in Frederick, Maryland, to the late Charles...

Steven Richard Coblentz

Steven Richard Coblentz

Aug 16, 2025

Steven R. Coblentz, 70, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away on August 16, 2025. Born on September 21, 1954 to the late Austin and Elaine Coblentz, Steven lived a life centered on the land and the simple joys of a good strong cup of coffee.

Steven was a life-long dairy and crop farmer, and he knew its struggles, well-long days of labor,...

Delores June Manahan

Delores June Manahan

Aug 15, 2025

Delores June Manahan (Naugle), 91, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully, and surrounded by her children and loved ones in her home on August 15, 2025.

Born on October 4, 1933, in Federalsburg to Evers and Pauline Manahan (Lare), Delores lived a life full of love, faith, and simple joys. She dedicated herself to her family and her Lord and Savior, Jesus...

Donald Edward Jones, Jr.

Donald Edward Jones, Jr.

Aug 13, 2025

Donald Edward Jones, Jr., 69, of Boonsboro, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Meritus Health Care Center in Hagerstown. He will be missed by his wife of 49 years, Michele Jones.

Born on December 28, 1955, in Hagerstown, he was the son of Russell Lee Tritapoe Jr. and the late Margaret Patricia (Smith) Tritapoe.

Donnie graduated from Boonsboro...

Fred A. Wisner

Fred A. Wisner

Aug 13, 2025

Fred A. Wisner, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Born on March 30, 1942, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Harry Lewis Wisner, Jr. and Gladys Day (Mullinix) Wisner.

Fred was a native of Walkersville, where he grew up on the farm - now known as the wedding venue, Walker’s Overlook. He graduated from...

Mary Ann Pauritsch

Mary Ann Pauritsch

Aug 12, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Ann Pauritsch. Mary Ann was born November 2, 1945, and passed away on August 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving husband John A. Pauritsch and her brother and sisters: John, Linda and Patricia.

Mary Ann is survived by her four...

Mason A. Figueroa

Mason A. Figueroa

Aug 10, 2025

Mason A. Figueroa, at age 21, was taken from us far too soon on August 10, 2025, in Boonsboro, Maryland, as a result of an auto accident. Born on June 13, 2004, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, Mason's spirit left an undeniable mark on all those fortunate enough to have known him.

A graduate of Washington County Technical High School, Mason excelled in...

Frederick Charles Baxter

Frederick Charles Baxter

Aug 10, 2025

Frederick Charles Baxter was born April 12, 1971 in Rockville, MD. He died on August 10,2025 at his home in Keedysville. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Bell Baxter and Claudia Jean Baxter. He is survived by his wife, Heather Baxter, his sons, John, Chase and Daniel, and his stepson Joey Schnur. He is also survived by...

Marjorie Ingram Holland

Marjorie Ingram Holland

Aug 10, 2025

Marjorie Ingram Holland (Marjorie Lee Ingram)

October 6, 1937 – August 10th, 2025

Marjorie Ingram Holland, affectionately known as Margie, passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2025 at the age of 87 in Woodbine, Maryland, where she had resided since 2024. For the 46 years prior, she lived in Davidsonville, Maryland, where she and her husband built a life together and raised...

Karen Lee Gould

Karen Lee Gould

Aug 10, 2025

Karen Lee (Hukkala) Gould, 86, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Her beloved husband of 65 years, Fred Charles Gould, passed on February 18, 2025.

Born on August 27, 1938, in Ironwood, MI, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel John and Saima Emilia (Johnson) Hukkala.

Karen graduated from Amundsen High School, Chicago, Illinois in...

Sergeant Blain Alexander Gatrell

Sergeant Blain Alexander Gatrell

Aug 9, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sergeant Blain Alexander Gatrell, 22, of Hagerstown, Maryland, who left us far too soon on August 9, 2025.

Blain proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant through his dedication, strength, and unshakable sense of duty. He was a committed soldier, a loyal friend,...

Margaret Condon Warfield

Margaret Condon Warfield

Aug 9, 2025

Margaret Condon Warfield, 95, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her residence.She was the wife of the late Thomas Owings Warfield, IV who died in 2023 after 74 years of marriage.

Born on January 29, 1930, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Clarence Edward Condon and Roseanne Fowler-Baker...

Lawrence D. Danner

Lawrence D. Danner

2025

Lawrence (Sonny) W. Danner was born in Trego, Maryland. He is the son of the late Gladys M. Smith Stottlemyer and the late Bruce W. Danner.

Lawrence was raised by his maternal grandparents most of his life, the late Elmer H. and Nellie T. Smith. Lawrence lived in Trego and Rohrersville areas most of his life. After the passing of his...

Daniel V. Hartman

Daniel V. Hartman

Aug 8, 2025

Daniel (Dan) V. Hartman, 77, of Millsboro, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, in his hometown of Brunswick, MD, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 12, 1948, in Brunswick, MD, Dan was the beloved son of the late Joseph Frank Hartman and N. Virginia Hartman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Joseph (Joe)...

Gerald Clinton Karn

Gerald Clinton Karn

Aug 8, 2025

Gerald Clinton Karn, 92, of Burkittsville, Maryland, went to be with the lord on Friday, August 8, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of the late Eva M. Karn.

Born on October 24, 1932, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late George Clinton Karn and Fannie (Norris) Karn.

As a young man, Gerald played fast pitch softball...

T. Austin Miller

T. Austin Miller

Aug 8, 2025

Thomas Austin Miller, 42 years old, of Yarrowsburg, MD, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center from a sudden ischemic stroke.

Born on March 20, 1983 in Hagerstown, he was the son of Gerald Thomas Miller, Jr. and Linda D. Miller of Yarrowsburg.

Austin was a field foreman for R.W. Warner and had worked for them for 20...

Doris Virginia Waters

Doris Virginia Waters

Aug 8, 2025

On Friday, August 8, 2025, God opened the gates of Heaven to welcome His daughter, Doris Waters, to her heavenly home.

Doris Virginia Waters was born on November 16, 1950 in Frederick, Maryland to the late Zelma Anderson and James (Pops) Hicks. She graduated from Linganore High School in 1968. Doris worked at Thomas English Muffin in the Bakery for twenty-six...

Douglas Huth Connolly

Douglas Huth Connolly

Aug 8, 2025

Douglas Huth Connolly, 92, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital.

Born on February 24, 1933, in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph Patrick Connolly and Dorothy Ernestine (Huth) Connolly.

Doug led a life dedicated to service, family, and professional excellence. His early career began at the Cumberland Times (1949-1952),...