Obituaries
Luerenda Reed Waters
Dec 27, 2025
Luerenda Waters, 88 of Cooksville,MD, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 in Potomac Maryland. “Lue” as many called her was born on July 27, 1937 in Horsepen, VA to the late Jessie and Edna (Stevenson) Dickens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Nelson Reed, second husband, Everett Waters, and siblings:...
Bertha Patricia Morgan (Boone)
Dec 27, 2025
Bertha Patricia Morgan (Boone), age 87, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 27th at Northhampton Manor Nursing Home. Born on October 1, 1938, in Frederick, she spent her life in the community she proudly called home.
Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, Meredith Biser Boone and Bertha Iola Dodd Boone; her son, Clayton Edgar Morgan; her grandson,...
Mary Jo Contesti
Dec 26, 2025
Mary Jo (Miller) Contesti, 77, of Monrovia, Maryland, unexpectedly passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1948, daughter of the late Eloise and James Miller also of Connellsville, Pennsylvania.
Mary Jo attended California University of Pennsylvania where she met the love of her life and husband of 58 years, Daniel Edward Contesti. After...
William Lloyd Ewing
Dec 26, 2025
William Lloyd Ewing (“Wid,” “Wil”), born January 19, 1965, passed away peacefully at his home in Frederick, Maryland, surrounded by family on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Wil was the beloved husband of Lauriel Ewing, with whom he shared a deep love of fishing, cooking and anything by the water. He was previously married to Kim Ewing, the devoted mother of his...
Ralph Waldo "Buddy" Drake, Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Ralph Waldo “Buddy” Drake Jr., 84, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, resilience, and quiet strength that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born in Sheffield, Alabama, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Buddy carried with him the values of both places - a grounded Southern kindness and a...
Clyde Tyrone Burwell, Sr.
Dec 25, 2025
Clyde Tyrone Burwell Sr, was born on December 14, 1949 in Henderson, NC. He was the beloved son of the late John Wesley Burwell Jr, and Marie Richardson Foster. Clyde attended Henderson Institute where he graduated.
Clyde enlisted in the United States Army in 1972 where he fought in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged from the Army not long...
Juliana M. Brown
Dec 25, 2025
Juliana Marie Brown, 75, (Lagana, Pilka) passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Juliana was living with her daughter, Stephanie, and her wife, Candi, with her three grandchildren in Thurmont at the time of her passing.
Juliana, a registered nurse for 30+ years, served patients in multiple settings but strived serving elderly patients at nursing homes and...
Nadine Dintzer
Dec 24, 2025
Nadine Dintzer, 65, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Born on October 10, 1960, she was the daughter of Bernard Dintzer and Ann (Lobel) Dintzer.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 am on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. (Fred), 1621 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick, MD.
Interment will be at 12 pm on...
Sandra L. Martin
Dec 24, 2025
Sandra L. Martin, 78, of Frederick, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Walkersville. She was the wife of the late Glenn Martin, who passed away in 2019. Born on February 24, 1947, in Frederick, she was the daughter of Samuel Bernard Smith and Grace (Holt) Smith.
Sandra was the last of her immediate family. She...
Doris Ann Monroe
Dec 24, 2025
Doris Ann Monroe, 82, of Mount Airy, MD, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD. Born on March 31, 1942, in Adamstown, MD, she was the daughter of Simon W. McBride and Annie L. (Bussard) McBride. Doris graduated from Gaithersburg High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Simon Worthington McBride and...
Gregory Franklin Conrad Ranneberger
Dec 23, 2025
Gregory Franklin Conrad Ranneberger, age 50, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. He was born on June 30, 1975, in Frederick, Maryland.
He is survived by his loving and caring parents Phil and Linda Ranneberger. He leaves behind his 3 children, Emma, Caroline, and Cooper Ranneberger. He is also survived by his brother...
John William Bruchey, III
Dec 23, 2025
John William Bruchey, III, 76, of Waynesboro, passed away on December 23. He was married to Carol Ann Bruchey, since July 1, 1983. Born on March 1, 1949, he was the son of the late John William Bruchey, II and Minnie LaVinia Jones Bruchey.
John graduated from Frederick High School, Class of 1967, where he played football. He enlisted in the...
Rex James Parker
Dec 21, 2025
Rex James Parker, 56, of Mount Airy, MD passed from this life on Sunday December 21, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on January 29, 1969, in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of James Burton and Norene (Lemma) Parker.
Rex received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from East Carolina University after graduating from Glenelg High School, class...
Megan Lynne Sengebusch
Dec 21, 2025
Megan Lynne Sengebusch, age 40, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 21, 2025.
Megan was born on October 20, 1985, at Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, to Ernest and Patti Sengebusch. She grew up in Mount Airy, Maryland, where she formed lifelong friendships and deep family bonds.
Megan was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, fiancée, and friend. In addition...
Dorothy Jean "Dee" Faulkner
Dec 20, 2025
Dorothy Jean "Dee" Faulkner, 83, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away peacefully from this life Saturday, December 20, 2025, after a brief illness, at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Roland "Bud" Faulkner, Jr.
Born November 16, 1942, in Cannonsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Bertha (Shannon)...
Kevin A. Myers
Dec 20, 2025
Kevin A. Myers, 56, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.
Born on June 21, 1969, in Charles Town, WV, he was the son of Edwin A. Myers and the late Linda L. (Staubs) Myers.
Kevin graduated from Brunswick High School class of 1987, and the Police Academy in...
Richard Anthony DiFabio
Dec 20, 2025
Richard Anthony DiFabio, 87, of New Market, MD - formerly of Medford, NJ and North Myrtle Beach, SC -
Survived by his wife of 46 years, Vicki; three children - Ryan Eberhard (Gemma) of Northampshire UK; Megan Argentiero (Matt Lugas) of Phildelphia, PA; and John DiFabio (Desiree) of New Market, Md; seven grandchildren - Eva, Taylor, Max, Chloe, Jackson, Gia and...
David Roscoe Eyler
Dec 19, 2025
David Roscoe Eyler, a cherished soul born on December 12, 1960, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, departed this world on December 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He lived a life deeply imbued with kindness, charisma, and a remarkable dedication to those around him.
For 23 remarkable years, David worked at Griffith Energy Services, where his exceptional work ethic and...
George Karanikas
Dec 18, 2025
George Karanikas, age 62, of Frederick, passed away on December 18, 2025, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 8, 1963, in Washington, DC, George was the beloved son of John George Karanikas and Agnes (Protos) Karanikas, who welcomed him into heaven.
George spent his formative years growing up on Reedie Drive in Wheaton, MD,...
James Edgar Bartgis, IV
Dec 18, 2025
James “Jeb” Edgar Bartgis IV headed to heaven on December 18, 2025. Jeb went to meet his friend Rita who he missed dearly. Jeb was full of life and loved being the center of attention - whether he was playing a fierce rip on an air guitar or cheering on his favorite Flying Cows Basketball Team or the Frederick Keys...
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