Obituaries

Apr 29, 2025

Timothy Wayne Castle, 58, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born on November 28, 1966, in Boonsboro, he was the beloved son of the late Gerald and Goldie Castle.

A lifelong resident of Boonsboro, Tim built a meaningful and successful life with his hands, his heart, and his unwavering work ethic. He first owned and operated his own...

May 6, 2025

Joy MacDonald Seebold Peet went home to be with her Father and Savior on May 6, 2025 at age, 83.

Born in Washington, D.C. on December 13, 1941 and grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. She moved to Frederick, Maryland in 1977 with her family. 

She graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1960 and the University of South Florida in 1963...

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May 3, 2025

Francis "Frank" Joseph West, 70, of Frederick, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of 50 years to Colleen (Singer) West. Born on August 31, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Frank West and Helen (Horency) West.

Mr. West graduated from West Mifflin South High School, class of 1972. He...

May 3, 2025

Robert L. "Bobby" Bealer, 81, of Rohrersville, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia M. Bealer.

Born on January 22, 1944, in Maryland, he was the son of the late George and Ethel Bealer.

Bobby was a graduate of Boonsboro High School. He and his wife both showed hogs for...

May 1, 2025

Madolyn “Kay” Lewis passed away peacefully at the Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy, Maryland on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

She was predeceased by husband Gerald “Jerry” L. Lewis, sisters Linda Wilt and Patricia Holloway, son-in-law Albert Darryl Lambert and grandson Nathaniel Lewis Wilkins.

Born in Altoona, PA she was the daughter of Helen E. Wentz Jarl and Homer Leroy Wagner.

Devoted mother of...

May 1, 2025

John (Johnny) Samuel Redman, Jr., 69, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Born on Thursday, May 12, 1955 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late John Samuel Redman, Sr., and the late Earlene Elizabeth Mae (Karn) Redman.

Johnny attended Boonsboro High School, Class of 1973. He was employed...

Apr 30, 2025

Francis (Frank) Willson Bush Jr, 81, of Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at home. He was married to Melony Bush for 26 years as of May 22nd.

Born on August 27, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Francis Willson Bush Sr. and Marian Estelle (Barry) Bush.

Frank joined the Navy upon graduating from Prospect...

Apr 28, 2025

Rory Charles Chalcraft, age 61, died unexpectedly at his home in Frederick, MD on Monday, April 28, 2025. Born on January 15, 1964 in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of Arlene Chalcraft and the late Ronald Chalcraft

Rory attended Franklin High School in Franklin, NJ, and his primary career was in the banking industry. In his latter years, he worked...

Apr 28, 2025

Dorothy Joan Boyer (Dotti), 84, of Frederick, MD left this world on April 28, 2025. Dotti was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. As a native Washingtonian, she made a career for herself at NIH/FDA where she made significant contributions as a recruiter. Dotti was happily married to Robert L. Boyer originally of Shamokin, PA for...

Apr 27, 2025

Dorothy (Dotty) Smith Clemson, age 81, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Dotty was born in Jamaica, New York to Walter E. and Margaret B. Smith on October 29, 1943. She grew up in Roselle Park, NJ, graduating from Roselle Park High School in 1961. She attended the University of Maryland where she met her former...

Apr 27, 2025

Shirley Leaman (Kirby) went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025. 

Born November 28,1935 in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Kirby (Wilhide). She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 61 years, Paul Leaman. 

Shirley Leaman worked for many years in different capacities at FCNB bank, becoming the assistant vice president. For...

Apr 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allan Eugene Schoonover, aged 62, of Boonsboro, MD on April 25, 2025 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.

A beloved husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather, Allan leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and cherished memories.

Born on July 29, 1962 in Frederick, MD, Allan devoted his life to...

Apr 25, 2025

Kirk Douglas Swaim of Frederick, passed away on April 25, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born December 11, 1951 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Kirk was the only child of the late Charles Edsel Swaim and Mary Louise Mathews Swaim. He was particularly close to his late maternal grandmother, Clara Mathews, who raised him. He was the husband...

Apr 23, 2025

Jack Finnell (Joseph John Finnell III) of Hayes, VA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 23, 2025 at the age of 71. Jack was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts on March 22,1954 to Joseph J. Finnell Jr. and Mildred Sullivan Finnell. Jack spent his career working in both the construction and manufacturing industries, retiring in 2022 as Director of Sales for...

Apr 23, 2025

Mrs. Rebecca Marie Stover, 81, of Frederick, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side in her home on April 23, 2025.

Born November 4, 1943 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Stouter) Haley. Mrs. Stover was married to Joseph Elwood Stover for 52 years until his death in 2018.

Mrs. Stover spent her...

Apr 23, 2025

Betty Ann (Fraley) Dickerson, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born on May 26, 1936 in Olney, Maryland, she was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice Fraley and Mable (Fraley) Ailstock; her stepfather Arthur Ailstock; her beloved husband, James Dickerson; her cherished daughter, Sharon (Dickerson) Smith; and her brother Lewis Fraley.

A life long...

Apr 23, 2025

Patsy Leigh Chesnick (Poe),78, of Brunswick, MD, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home in Brunswick, MD.

Born on September 24, 1946, in VA , she was the daughter of the late John Nathan Poe and Maude Marie Jennings.

Patsy was a graduate of Tazewell High school. She worked at the County Federal Savings & Loan Company...

2025

In Loving Memory of Andy Mackintosh

1954 – 2025

Andrew (Andy) Mackintosh, age 71, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, surrounded by his family at his beloved Fowl’s Play farm — a place that brought him peace, purpose, and pride.

Andy was born to Earl and Eleanor Mackintosh in 1954 and raised in Bethesda, Maryland. He attended Bullis High School, where he...