Obituaries

Nov 2, 2025

Thomas Patrick Killmayer, 58, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed away peacefully from this life on Sunday, November 2, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Born on August 10, 1967, in Rosedale, MD, he was the son of Thomas Francis Killmayer and Jane (Bryan) Killmayer.

Tom was a devoted husband to his wife, Mindie, for 35 years. Tom graduated from EVT High School in 1985....

Nov 2, 2025

Nov 1, 2025

With peaceful sorrow we mourn the loss of Ms. Joan Gibison Kershner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She passed in the early morning hours on Saturday, November 1, 2025 with her family present.

Joan was born on July 12, 1932 to Abbie and Philip Gibison in Salem, NJ - the second oldest of four girls. She was raised in Salem...

Oct 30, 2025

Dolores A. Guasp, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights in Frederick, MD

Born on April 18, 1938, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Katherine Angela Dockendorf.

She graduated from Pallotti High School and later nursing school. Her career included working as a pediatric nurse and a...

Oct 29, 2025

Donald J. Deener, Sr., 84, of Brunswick, Maryland, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of Gloria J. Deener, his wife of 66 years.

Born September 15, 1941, in Frederick County, he was the son of the late Herman and Daisy Cooper Deener.

Donnie graduated...

Oct 29, 2025

Janice Myrlee Ely, 77, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2025 in Frederick, Maryland.

Born on July 2, 1948, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Lee and Edna Marie Clem. She married Donald M. Ely in April of 2001 in Frederick.

Jan graduated from Frederick High School in the Class of 1966. She also...

Oct 27, 2025

Marvin E. Gillispie, age 88, of White Hall, Maryland, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Lorien in Mount Airy, MD. He was the loving husband of Dorothy Ann Gillispie. Born on June 4, 1937, in Sparks, MD, to the late John W. Gillispie and Alma (Jones) Gillispie. He graduated from Hereford High School...

Oct 27, 2025

Irene Nadine Slifer, 91, of Boonsboro, MD passed into the arms of her Lord at Bryant Woods Manor in Columbia, MD, on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born on September 5, 1934, in Rohrersville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Floyd W. and Lillian (Eakle) Smith of Locust Grove, MD.

She was a 1952 graduate of Boonsboro High School. She...

Oct 26, 2025

Sandy, age 87, passed away peacefully in Frederick, MD on Oct. 26, 2025 after struggling from Parkinson’s and Dementia. Sandy was born on Nov 13, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois.

She is survived by her husband of 64 yrs., Jack W. Wilson, daughters Jennifer McGuire, Amy (Bob) Reilley and son Scott (Michelle) Wilson. Grandchildren: Bryce (Amanda), Taylor (Brandon), Dalton (Ceileigh), Connor, Shane...

Oct 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Neil Christopher Dundee, age 51 of Middletown, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. For 14 years, he was the spouse of Gina T. Chersevani and loving father of Gianna Leland Dundee and Francesca Adelina Dundee.

He was the son of Doraine Dundee and the late Jack Dundee. Neil is survived...

Oct 25, 2025

Thomas Ellick Fath, 88, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in his home.

Born on June 17, 1937, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Albert James Fath and Villa G. (Ellick) Fath.

He attended Benevola United Methodist Church.

Tom was a bricklayer by trade. He was self-employed as a concrete contractor, and owned...

Oct 24, 2025

Georgia Hawkins Tucker, 98, from Jefferson, died peacefully at Buckingham’s Choice Friday, October 24, 2025. 

She was the loving wife of Wayne Z. Tucker (deceased) for 65 years. Georgia was born in Etchison, Maryland, September 6, 1927. After marriage to Wayne, she joined him on the family farm and worked alongside him for many years. She remained on the farm until...

Oct 24, 2025

It is with a sad and broken heart that we announce that Fran Savin, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, quietly went to be with Jesus on October 24, 2025, at Kline Hospice House. Born on June 10, 1949, in Bethesda, Maryland, she was a kind and giving soul who captured the hearts of everyone who knew her. Fran was...

Oct 23, 2025

Ralph Tilton Brown, 70, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 23, 2025. He was the husband of Janice Lynn Brown for 52 years.

Born on December 11, 1954, in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Ralph Jefferson and Eileen Gertrude (Collins) Brown.

Ralph attended Montgomery Blair high School....

Oct 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Lee "Greg" Van Ginkel, 51, of Frederick, Maryland. Greg passed peacefully at home on October 22, 2025, after his battle with ALS. He was the loving husband of Jennifer Van Ginkel.

Born on December 30, 1973, in Upland, CA, he was the son of Calvin Lee Van Ginkel and...

Oct 22, 2025

Mrs. Debra Josie Howell Cochran, 72, of Thurmont, MD, passed on to eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Frederick Health Hosp. in Frederick, MD.

Debra (Debby) was born in Memphis, TN on November 4th, 1953 and graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1971. As part of a Naval family, Debby lived...

Oct 22, 2025

Madeleine Lou Martin, 87 of Frederick, MD passed away on October 22nd 2025, of natural causes. 

Madeleine was born August 25th, 1937, in the District of Columbia, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Holmes) Martin. 

Mrs. Martin was a legal secretary during her working career. She especially loved Smokey and the Bandit and her stuffed animals. Preceding Madeleine in death are Parents...

Oct 22, 2025

John A. Greene, Jr. - We are saddened to announce the passing of John A. Greene, Jr., on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He fought a long and courageous battle for the last two years.

John was a strong, fun-loving, Gentle Giant - but intimated by no one. His greatest joy was loving his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He...

Oct 20, 2025

Avangeliya (Angeliki) Beck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, at the age of 97. 

Born on November 18, 1927, in Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey, Angeliki was educated within the Greek Orthodox Church and remained deeply devoted to her faith throughout her life. Gifted with an extraordinary mind and love of language, she...

Oct 20, 2025

Sean Patrick Regan, 50, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Born on February 14, 1975, in Long Island, NY, he was the son of Denise and George Regan. He was the husband of the late Jennifer Lee Kolb Regan and father of Delaney Kolb Regan and Abigail Elizabeth Regan. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Watkins,...