Obituaries
Bonnie Lee Handelman
Jul 27, 2025
Bonnie Lee Handelman, 78, of Ijamsville, MD, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2025. She was the beautiful and beloved wife of Mark Handelman for 61 years. Born in Camden, NJ, on September 11, 1946, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Lt. Col. Lewis and Betty Selby.
Bonnie is survived by her loving children, daughter, Barrie Handelman, sons...
Fannie Elizabeth Flook
Jul 25, 2025
Fannie Elizabeth Flook passed from this life Friday evening, July 25, 2025. She was married to Elvin Flook for 38 years before his passing on December 17, 2022. Elizabeth was born on March 24, 1939, in Maugansville, MD. She was the daughter of Roman and Catherine Strite Williams. She worked at DHI of Washington County for 25 years and for...
Hunter Ray Young
Jul 25, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Hunter Ray Young, age 25, of Thurmont, MD, who died tragically on July 25, 2025, at University of Maryland Shock Trauma due to injuries sustained when a large tree fell onto the top of the driver’s side cab of his work truck on MD Rt. 77 near...
George P. Woodfield, Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
George P Woodfield Jr., 92, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of Doris Lewis Woodfield who died in 2018.
Born on August 5, 1932, in Woodfield, MD, he was the son of the late George P. and Edith Odessa Burdette Woodfield.
George was a graduate of Damascus...
Dawn Marie Vissari
Jul 24, 2025
Dawn Marie Vissari, age 51, of Frederick, Maryland, recently passed from this life on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of Dominic E. Vissari, her husband of 37 years.
Born on October 4, 1973, she was the daughter of Earl Corrigan and Donna Corrigan.
She had a bachelor’s degree in human resources and...
Stephen Jeffrey Wisner
Jul 24, 2025
Mr. Stephen J. Wisner also known as “Steve, Boot, Jeff and often by many other names but his favorite name being Pappy,” age 67 of Frederick, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Connie Myers Wisner who he has been married to for 48 years. Born on...
Joan Elizabeth Rohrer
Jul 24, 2025
Joan Elizabeth Rohrer, age 79, passed unexpectedly from this life into God's loving care on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her home in Hagerstown.
Born March 16, 1946, she was the daughter of the late D. Arthur and Katherine (Bowers) Rohrer.
While growing up on the family farm in Boonsboro, she was an active 4-H member. She graduated from Boonsboro High School...
Joseph Swann III
Jul 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joe Swann, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 80.
Joe was the devoted husband of Linda Swann and a proud father to his son JJ and JJ’s wife, Shanda. He was a loving and doting grandfather to McKayla, Konner,...
Wayne C. Ausherman
Jul 23, 2025
Wayne C. Ausherman, 78, of Frederick, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was the loving husband of Jane Ausherman for 57 years.
Born on January 10, 1947, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Gilmore Lamar Ausherman and Mary Ellen (DeGrange) Ausherman.
Wayne was a graduate of Frederick High School, Class of 1965.
He was a veteran...
Jerry Lee Potter
Jul 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Lee Potter, of Gapland, MD, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was the husband of Marsha Lee Potter for 60 years.
Born September 17, 1944 in Yarrowsburg, MD, he was the son of the late Elton Leroy Potter, Sr. and Elsie Mae Potter (Jones).
Jerry was a graduate of Boonsboro...
Julie Ann Reilly
Jul 22, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our mom, Julie Ann Reilly.
Julie was born on December 8th, 1951 in Roswell, NM, and passed peacefully in her home in Frederick, MD, surrounded by her family on July 22nd, 2025.
Julie made the world feel like home. She believed people were her hobby -...
Shirlee Leithauser
Jul 22, 2025
Shirlee Mae Leithauser, 96, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her home in Frederick, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis Joseph Leithauser for 60 years.
Born on August 25, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William H. Smitzel and Mary Emily Smitzel (Meade).
Mrs. Leithauser was an...
Kurt Kenneth Trabold
Jul 22, 2025
Kurt Kenneth Trabold, of Frederick, Maryland, returned home to God on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home; surrounded by his loving children. He was the beloved husband of the late Linda Ann Trabold for 38 years.
Born on December 14, 1961, in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late Richard and Vera (Weakland) Trabold. He is survived by...
Charlotte Elizabeth Canino
Jul 22, 2025
Charlotte Elizabeth Canino, 86, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her home. She was the loving wife of Benny L. Canino for 68 years.
Born on February 21, 1939, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late John James and Helen Marie (Riddle) Strickland.
Along with her husband, Charlotte retired from being a...
Rebekah Yvonne Droneburg
Jul 21, 2025
Rebekah Yvonne "Becky" Droneburg, 70, of Rohrersville, MD, passed away from this life on July 21, 2025 at Doey's House in Hagerstown. She was the beloved wife of Robert Wayne Droneburg, Sr. for 51 years in April.
Born on December 7, 1954, in Olney, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles Rudell Loy, Sr. and Mary Kathleen (Summers) Loy.
She...
John James Mahares
Jul 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announced the passing of John James Mahares, age 78, of Ijamsville , MD, On Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family John went to be with the Lord after a brief illness that left him hospitalized. He was the loving husband of Louise Mahares his wife of 46 years.
He was the...
John Henry Smith, III
Jul 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Henry Smith, III, a remarkable individual who led a fulfilling life. He peacefully departed us on July 18, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on January 15, 1938, to John Henry Smith, Jr. and Helen Louise Butler-Smith of Frederick, Maryland. He was the eldest of six children...
Thomas Lee Finley
Jul 18, 2025
Thomas Lee Finley, passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on January 19, 1948, in Vincennes, Indiana, Thomas led a life filled with commitment to both his career and loved ones.
After 34 years of dedicated service, Thomas retired from Pepco, where he was known for his hard work and reliability. His professional accomplishments were a...
Andrew "John" Lawrence, III
Jul 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Andrew John Lawrence, III
April 8, 1954 – July 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew John Lawrence, III, age 71, on July 18, 2025. A beloved husband, father, and friend, John left us too soon, leaving behind a life filled with family, great friends, and fun adventures.
John was the devoted...
Jane Abrecht
Jul 17, 2025
Jane D. Abrecht, 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Village Crossing in Frederick, MD. Her loving husband William B. Abrecht preceded her in death in 2012 after 55 years of marriage.
Born on January 1, 1938, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Walter Raleigh & Hester Caroline (Michael) Winebrenner; and fifth...
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