Obituaries

Santa A. Barkley

Santa A. Barkley

Jun 3, 2026

Santa A. Barkley, (Sandy) passed away on June 3, 2026, a few days before her 90th birthday. She was the wife of the late Ray E. Barkley for 58 years. Born in Mt. Union Pennsylvania on June 11, 1936.

Having been a registered nurse for many years, explains her loving and caring personality. She was also known for her crafty talents,...

Anne J. Loftus

Anne J. Loftus

Jun 2, 2026

Anne J. Loftus, 76, of Frederick, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Loftus.

Born on August 26, 1949, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, Anne was the daughter of the late James Hampton Jones, Jr. and Barbara (Ramsdell) Jones.

Anne attended Ursuline High School and graduated from Sacred...

Esther Virginia Martz

Esther Virginia Martz

Jun 1, 2026

Esther Virginia Martz, affectionately known to everyone as Curly, passed from this life on June 1, 2026, at Somerford Assistive Living in Frederick formerly Seaton Assisted living. Curly was 100 years old.

She was the wife of the late Harold H. Martz Sr., for 73 years.

She was born on Bethel Road in Frederick MD on August 13, 1925, to the late...

Linda D'Antonio Blair

Linda D'Antonio Blair

Jun 1, 2026

Linda D’Antonio Blair, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world on June 1, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on April 8, 1952, in Linthicum, Maryland, Linda was the beloved daughter of Nicolas and Shirley D’Antonio. She was preceded in death by her father, Nicolas, but leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that...

Anna Zeock Smith

Anna Zeock Smith

Jun 1, 2026

Anna Zeock Smith, a woman whose vibrant spirit and unwavering determination touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, following a long illness. Born on December 6, 1957, to the late John and Kiyoko Zeock of Brown's Mills, New Jersey.

Anna held a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Physical Education, a foundation that exemplified her...

Robert Timothy Carroll

Robert Timothy Carroll

Jun 1, 2026

Robert T. Carroll died on June 1, 2026, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Bob lived alone in the New Addition section of Brunswick for over 40 years. He was a career soldier and was honorably retired from the U.S. Army in 1982.

He was a native of NY City and was the only child of William T. Carroll and...

Georgia Frye Ridgeway

Georgia Frye Ridgeway

May 30, 2026

Georgia Frye Ridgeway 98, of Lovettsville, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on May 30, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Gene Ridgeway for 72 years. She was one of 9 children of the late Myrland and Dorothea Frye. She was preceded in death by 7 siblings (Margaret, Thelma,...

Mary Alice Smith

Mary Alice Smith

May 30, 2026

Mary Alice Smith, 90, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. She was the loving wife of the late James William Smith, Jr., whom she married in 1956 and, who predeceased her in February 2000.

Born on May 2, 1936, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the...

Mary Ann Horn

Mary Ann Horn

May 30, 2026

Mary Ann Horn, beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt, godmother, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Mary was born on December 8, 1959, in Washington, DC, beloved daughter of Julius and Cecilia Horn. Growing up as the second youngest child of eight, she learned to be loud, a...

Nelson Carroll Smith

Nelson Carroll Smith

May 30, 2026

Nelson Carroll Smith, born November 30, 1954, in Myersville, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 10:45am with family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nelson was a retired Facilities Manager for a biotech company, a role that suited him well - he was the kind of man who could fix anything, and if he couldn't,...

Bonnie Wastler Nikirk

Bonnie Wastler Nikirk

May 30, 2026

Bonnie Wastler Nikirk, 94, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at home surrounded by her family.

Born on June 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Carrie Tressler Wastler. Bonnie was the wife of the late Glenn Nikirk for 61 years who died in November 2013.

She graduated from Thurmont High School...

Michael Byrnes

Michael Byrnes

May 30, 2026

Michael Byrnes, 63, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Born on August 29, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Richard Charles and Alice Patricia (Rowe) Byrnes.

A proud graduate of Frederick High School, Michael went on to own and operate a landscape business for an impressive 35 years. Through his work,...

Thomas A. "Andy" Conner

Thomas A. "Andy" Conner

May 30, 2026

Thomas A. "Andy" Conner, 50, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. He was the husband of Sarah Conner for 31 years.

Born on August 20, 1975, in Ranson, WV he was the son of Tina Cooper of Hedgesville, WV and the late Thomas Woodrow Conner.

Andy was a 1994...

Chintu Philip

Chintu Philip

May 28, 2026

It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Chintu Philip.

To those who knew and loved him, Chintu was many things: a devoted husband, a loving father, a cherished son, a caring brother, a loyal friend, and a man whose warmth and kindness could light up any room. His presence brought comfort, joy,...

Ronald Lee Chaney

Ronald Lee Chaney

May 28, 2026

Ronald "Buck" Chaney, 82, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this Life on Thursday May 28, 2026 at his home. He was the husband of 61 years to Linda Chaney. 

Born on September 14,1943, he was the son of late Raymond and Betty Chaney. Ronald was a working man through his life. He drove dump trucks and tractor trailers for most of...

Harold John "Nick" Kirschner

Harold John "Nick" Kirschner

May 28, 2026

Harold John “Nick” Kirschner was born in Lowville, New York on April 9th, 1937. Nick grew up in Croghan, New York, the oldest of five children of Harold and Helen Kirschner. He was very hard-working from an early age; delivering newspapers, selling drinks and food at the local ballpark, whatever could help his family. He attended the Father Leo Memorial...

Judith L. Hawse

Judith L. Hawse

May 27, 2026

Judith L. Hawse, 77, of Clarksburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital. Her husband, P. Wayne Hawse, passed in June of 2025.

Born on December 22, 1948, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Paul B. Anderson and Claire J. (Grimes) Reeves.

Judy attended Frederick High School. She worked for the Montgomery...

Peggy Hahn

Peggy Hahn

May 26, 2026

Peggy Hahn, 75, of Frederick, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was the loving wife of John Hahn, with whom she shared more than 56 years of marriage. Born on August 21, 1950, she was the daughter of James Thomas Schultz and Louise Naomi (Putman) Schultz.

Peggy was a 1968 graduate of Frederick High School and worked for many...

Celia Fraley

Celia Fraley

May 25, 2026

Celia Fraley,90, of Thurmont, Maryland, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 25, 2026 at her home in Thurmont, MD.

Born on July 10, 1935 in Thurmont, MD, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Ethel Stambaugh. She was the wife of the late Carroll N. Fraley. They were married for 67 years.

Celia was a member of Apples...

Eugene Mongan, Sr.

Eugene Mongan, Sr.

May 24, 2026

Eugene Mongan, Sr., known to those who loved him as “Woody”, 84, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.

Born on February 20, 1942, in Smithsburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Clyde Milton and Elizabeth Alberta (Stull) Mongan.

Eugene was a working man through and through he spent...