Obituaries
Herman Edward Swope
Nov 6, 2025
Herman Edward Swope, 77, of Sabillasville, Maryland, joined his loved ones in Heaven after a long, tough battle with Cancer, on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side.
Born on March 24, 1948, in Johnstown, PA, he was born to the late Viola Moore and raised by the late Herman Baumer Swope and Stella (Shroyer)....
Lloyd Lee Gilbert
Nov 6, 2025
Lloyd Lee Gilbert, 88, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Somerford House. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Jane Gilbert (née Swope), and his daughter, Pamela Lee.
As a young man, Lloyd proudly served with the Seabees, traveling the world to help build and maintain U.S. military bases. Following his service, he...
Gladys May
Nov 5, 2025
Gladys Virginia May, age 96, of Thurmont, Maryland passed peacefully from this life on November 5, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital. To all who knew her, her determination and resiliency was noticeably prominent and guided her through life until the good Lord took her home.
She attended school in Thurmont, with her education shortened by a need to stay home and...
Georgia Frances Hann
Nov 5, 2025
Georgia Frances Hann, 76, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the wife of the late Sylvester Atlee Hann who died in 2022.
Born on February 26, 1949, in Frederick County, she was the daughter of the late George Thomas Biddinger and Sarah Catherine Downs Biddinger.
She was...
Ethel Mae Pearrell
Nov 5, 2025
Ethel Mae Pearrell, 91, of Brunswick, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was the wife of the late James "Jerry" R. Pearrell, Jr. Born on September 19, 1934, in Lovettsville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer G. Demory and Helen Etta (Baker) Demory.
Mae was well known for her cooking, especially for her red...
Howard "Butch" Repass
Nov 4, 2025
Howard "Butch" E. Repass, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home on November 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on June 23, 1943, in Purcellville, Virginia, Butch lived a life full of experiences, humor, and cherished family moments.
For 40 years, Butch dedicated himself to his career as a bread truck driver for Ottenberg's...
Deanna Doctolero
Nov 4, 2025
With deep love and gratitude for her life, we announce that Deanna Doctolero, age 73, of Frederick, Maryland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Born on February 2, 1952 in Baltimore, Maryland to Russell Albin Bolinder and Dorothy Ruth Snyder Bolinder, Deanna lived a life marked by love, faith, and generosity....
Mae Elizabeth Shafer
Nov 3, 2025
Mrs. Mae Elizabeth Shafer went home to be with the Lord on Monday November 3, 2025. She was married to the late Ezra T. Shafer for 48 years, who passed away June 7, 2005. Born in Frederick County on Nov, 2, 1930 to the late Thomas E. Harding and Emma Virginia Ormes Harding.
At the age of three months, her mother...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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