Obituaries

Edward Leroy McKissick

Edward Leroy McKissick

Nov 3, 2025

Edward Leroy McKissick was carried to heaven on angels' wings on November 3, 2025. Born August 23, 1938, Edward was the son of the late Charles Edgar and Marion Waynant McKissick of Sabillasville, MD.

After graduating from Thurmont High School in 1956, Edward served in the US Army from September 1961 to September 1963 before he was honorably discharged. After which...

Judith Lynn Klinger

Judith Lynn Klinger

Nov 3, 2025

Judith Lynn Klinger, 66, of Point of Rocks, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on October 4, 1959 to the late Ronald Weller and Helena Renken Weller. Judith lived a life marked by dedication and a love for adventure.

She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, David...

Thomas Patrick Killmayer

Thomas Patrick Killmayer

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....

Demetri James Xinis

Demetri James Xinis

Nov 2, 2025

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Demetri James Xinis. Demetri is now with his beautiful late wife, Betty (Constance).

He was an incredible husband, friend, brother, and most of all a loving Father and Grandfather. A renaissance man who dedicated his life to his family and friends to the fullest. Demetri was born in Chysohori, a small...

Gabriela Licenga

Gabriela Licenga

Nov 1, 2025

In Loving Memory Mrs. Gabriela Simiao Lissenga (Vovó Gabriela)

"You only are free when you realize you belong no place - you belong every place - no place at all. The price is high. The reward is great." "I belong to myself ...”

……Maya Angelou……

Gabriela Licenga, 89, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Warm Heart...

Ms. Joan Gibison Kershner

Ms. Joan Gibison Kershner

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...

H. Deets Warfield, Jr.

H. Deets Warfield, Jr.

Oct 31, 2025

Mr. H. Deets Warfield, Jr., 94, of Frederick, MD, passed away on October 31, 2025, at Homewood. He was the husband of Juanita Seboda Warfield, his wife of 72 years. Born Sept. 19, 1931, in Claggettsville, MD, he was the son of the late Hamilton Deets Warfield, Sr. and Fairy Elizabeth Burdette Warfield.

Mr. Warfield graduated from Damascus High School in...

Dolores Ann Guasp

Dolores Ann Guasp

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...

Donald J. Deener, Sr.

Donald J. Deener, Sr.

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...

Janice Myrlee Ely

Janice Myrlee Ely

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...

Marvin E. Gillispie

Marvin E. Gillispie

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...

Irene Nadine Slifer

Irene Nadine Slifer

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...

Sandra Halliday Wilson

Sandra Halliday Wilson

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...

Neil Christopher Dundee

Neil Christopher Dundee

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...

Thomas Fath

Thomas Fath

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...

Georgia Hawkins Tucker

Georgia Hawkins Tucker

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...

Fran Savin

Fran Savin

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...

Ralph Tilton Brown

Ralph Tilton Brown

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....

Gregory Lee Van Ginkel

Gregory Lee Van Ginkel

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...

Debra Josie Howell Cochran

Debra Josie Howell Cochran

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...