Obituaries

Jun 30, 2025

Edgar Lee Kline, Sr., (84), of Myersville, MD, passed away, June 30, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with familial amyloidosis and Alzheimer’s.

Born on March 29, 1941, in Myersville, MD, he was the son of the late Woodrow and May (Pryor) Kline.

Edgar was a 1959 graduate of Middletown High School and member of the Grossnickle Church of...

Jun 29, 2025

Jerome Theoldore Whye - lovingly known as Jerry once you get to know him - was born on January 14, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland. Jerry received his high school diploma from Baltimore City College in 1971 and graduated in 1974 from Baltimore Community College with an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy. After working at University Hospital in Baltimore, Jerry moved...

Jun 26, 2025

Donna L. Hargett, 85, of Frederick, departed from this life on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Frederick.

Born on February 15, 1940, in Harrisburg, PA, and growing up in Westminster, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Pauline Virginia (Koontz) Stonesifer.

Donna raised two children, Gordon (late) and Kim. She is also loved by her...

Jun 26, 2025

Bernice Mary Anna Wagerman, 75, of Fairfield, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her home.

Born on December 23, 1949, in Rocky Ridge, MD, she was the daughter of the late Howard Roland, Sr. and Mary Eury (Curfman) Shriner. She was the wife of Lamar Wagerman.

She received her AA degree from Frederick Community College in 2006. She worked...

Jun 25, 2025

Patricia Rae Watkins, 91, of Frederick, was called home by her Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Born on December 25, 1933, in Germantown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Miles Ray and Glenna Pearl (Duvall) Smith. She was the wife of the late Bradley Parker Watkins.

Patricia’s main calling was to be a homemaker and also was an instructional...

Jun 25, 2025

Irene Gates, 79, of Middletown, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland.

Born on August 29, 1945, in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Joe Vencill and Elvinia Vencill (Adkins). She was one of 16 children.

Irene worked for the MCPS food service for over thirty years.

Irene loved spending time...

Jun 25, 2025

It is with great sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Edward Leon Schildt, Sr. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital.

He was born on February 23, 1941 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He was the son of the late Maude Tome and Raymond Schildt, Sr. He was predeceased in death by his high school sweetheart, Margaret...

Jun 23, 2025

Jun 22, 2025

It is with great sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Margaret Stevens Kruger. She was born on October 6, 1930, in Newark, Delaware, and was raised on a farm in Chesapeake City, Maryland. Margaret’s journey took her to Baltimore, where she pursued her education at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. It was during her...

Jun 21, 2025

Louis Eugene Follin, Sr., 88, of Thurmont, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his son’s residence.

Born on May 12, 1937, in Potomac, MD, he was the son of the late Edward and Catherine Irene (Sine) Follin. Brother of Helen Davis, Tommy Follin, Jimmy Follin, Robert Follin, Janice Bunn, and Joan Follin.

Louis was a cabinet maker, fisherman and dedicated...

Jun 20, 2025

After a long goodbye, Bonnie Lee (Marshall) Horman passed away on June 20,2025 at the age of 83. She was born October 21, 1941, the daughter of Lloyd M. Marshall and Jane Ramey Marshall (McFarland) of Grantsville, Maryland.

Bonnie graduated from Beall High School in Frostburg, Maryland, in June 1959. She then attended the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland...

Jun 19, 2025

Cherie Swartz, 93, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Olney, MD. She was the loving wife of the late Mason (Bill) Swartz, who predeceased her on January 5, 2023. They were married for 74 years at the time of his passing.

Born on September 18, 1931, in Catonsville, MD, she...

Jun 19, 2025

On June 19, 2025, Gene Clayton (Clay) Carey stepped from earth into heaven, where he was reunited with family and loved ones.

Born in New Addition to parents Francis U. “Corny” and Erma W. (Powers) Carey, he was a graduate of Brunswick High School. Gene spent his over 30-year Federal career with the General Services Administration and Department of Energy in...

Jun 19, 2025

Robert J Murray, 86, of Frederick died June 19, 2025. Bob was one of eight children born and raised in San Francisco. He joined the military and served in the Air Force and Army. He retired from the Army at Fort Detrick as a Chief Warrant Officer in the Signal Corps. Subsequent to his military service he was employed by...

Jun 17, 2025

Mona Jean (Reeder) "The Boss" Adkins, age 89, of Hagerstown, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her home.

Born in Boonsboro, Maryland on November 5, 1935, Mona was the daughter of the late Mary Edna (Jones) Reeder and Lester James Reeder, Sr.

She graduated from Boonsboro High School in 1953. She worked at the Hagerstown Community College as...

Jun 17, 2025

Barbara Fenstermacher Massey, 96 of Frederick MD, previously of Damascus MD for 50 years, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Homewood of Frederick surrounded by her children. She was the wife of the late Clarence (Lee) Massey.

Born in Unionville, PA on November 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William C Sr and Esther Hall Fenstermacher.

Barbara graduated...

Jun 17, 2025

Leo L. Shank, age 97 of Frederick, MD died on June 17, 2025 at Somerford House Assisted Living. He was the devoted husband of Doris Crawford Shank for 68 years. They were married on November 18, 1956.

Leo was born October 23, 1927 in Liberty Township (Adams Co.), PA, the son of the late Wilmer O. Shank and Edna Baxter Shank...

Jun 17, 2025

George Solon Peet Jr., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2025 at age 84. Born on February 24, 1941 in Darby, PA, he moved to Washington, D.C. and Silver Spring, MD.

He graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve for six years. He attended banking, mortgage and...

Jun 16, 2025

Peter Stanton Coe, III, 28, of Thurmont, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Frederick Health Hospital after a long battle with Lupus.

Born on March 28, 1997, in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of Deborah Ann (Bane) Coe and Peter Stanton Coe, Jr.

Peter was an avid gamer he spent his life adventuring dungeons and fighting evil...

Jun 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Doris Rebecca Lach, nee Roberts, 82 of Mt. Airy, MD on June 16, 2025.

Becky was born in Frederick, MD, and resided on Buffalo Rd in Mt. Airy for most of her life. Surviving family includes husband of 62 years, Robert Lach Sr.; son, Robert Lach Jr. and wife Kimberly...