Obituaries

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 Washington, D.C., she was a kind and giving soul who captured the hearts of everyone who knew her. Fran was...

John A. Greene, Jr.

John A. Greene, Jr.

Oct 22, 2025

John A. Greene, Jr. - We are saddened to announce the passing of John A. Greene, Jr., on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He fought a long and courageous battle for the last two years.

John was a strong, fun-loving, Gentle Giant - but intimated by no one. His greatest joy was loving his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He...

Avangeliya "Angeliki" Beck

Avangeliya "Angeliki" Beck

Oct 20, 2025

Avangeliya (Angeliki) Beck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, in Frederick, Maryland, at the age of 97. 

Born on November 18, 1927, in Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey, Angeliki was educated within the Greek Orthodox Church and remained deeply devoted to her faith throughout her life. Gifted with an extraordinary mind and love of language, she...

Sean Patrick Regan

Sean Patrick Regan

Oct 20, 2025

Sean Patrick Regan, 50, of Frederick, MD, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Born on February 14, 1975, in Long Island, NY, he was the son of Denise and George Regan. He was the husband of the late Jennifer Lee Kolb Regan and father of Delaney Kolb Regan and Abigail Elizabeth Regan. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Watkins,...

Richard Allan Baxley

Richard Allan Baxley

Oct 19, 2025

Richard Allan “Rick” Baxley was born in Alexandria, VA in 1949 to Naff and Irene Baxley and Rick always considered himself a southern gentleman, in the best ways. He passed surrounded by his family on October 19 after ten weeks of fighting pancreas and liver problems. His self-described ‘unconventional lifestyle’ will be most missed by his wife, Karen Ponsell Baxley,...

Kenneth (Kenny) W. Johnson, Sr.

Kenneth (Kenny) W. Johnson, Sr.

Oct 19, 2025

Kenneth (Kenny) Wayne Johnson, 73, was called home on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. He passed away suddenly while resting between church services.

He was born on June 6th, 1952, to the late Amos and Evelyn Johnson in Martinsburg, West Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents along with his sister and her husband, John (Bub) and Bonnie Vanorsdale. He...

Betty Jane Moser

Betty Jane Moser

Oct 19, 2025

Betty Jane Moser, 93, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Kline Hospice in Mount Airy, MD. She was the wife of the late Raymond Leon Moser.

Born on November 11, 1931, in Myersville, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Otha and Viola Lelah (Michael) Cline.

Betty was a 1948 graduate of Middletown High school....

Mildred Keller Cartee

Mildred Keller Cartee

Oct 17, 2025

Mildred K. Cartee , 97, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Homewood at Crumland Farms. She was the wife of the late John E. Cartee her husband of 65 years,who died in 2021.

Born on January 16, 1928, in Walkersville, Maryland, she was the daughter of John Charles Keller and Helena Leatherman Keller.

In her...

Donna Jean Jones

Donna Jean Jones

Oct 16, 2025

Donna Jean Jones, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. Born in Washington, D.C., on July 11, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Betty Bovello.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, George “Danny” Jones; her devoted sister, Joyce Bovello of Frederick,...

Charles Wayne Swomley

Charles Wayne Swomley

Oct 16, 2025

Charles Wayne Swomley (Wayne) Obituary

As written by Charles Wayne Swomley:

On October 16, 2025, Wayne took his last Earthly breath and passed into the arms of Jesus, his Savior. Wayne was blessed to have been the son of Christian parents: the late Charles and Dorothy Swomley. Wayne was the husband of a wonderful wife, Betty Jean Swomley, who predeceased him earlier...

Kimberly Gale Evans Bush

Kimberly Gale Evans Bush

Oct 15, 2025

Kimberly Gale Evans Bush, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Hershey Medical Center. Born on December 5, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, Kimberly was a person of remarkable warmth and generosity. She dedicated her life to her family.

Throughout her life, Kimberly worked with dedication at reputable companies, including SAIC, Stroup Flooring America, Claggett Management,...

Charles Grover Dabbs, Sr.

Charles Grover Dabbs, Sr.

Oct 14, 2025

Charles Grover Dabbs, Sr., 83, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Kline Hospice House.Born June 23, 1942, in Kensington, MD, he was the son of the late George Albert and Elsie (McCoy) Dabbs. Charles was the husband of Paula L. Dabbs, his loving wife of 65 years. Charles was proud to serve at Rockville Fire Department...

Joyce Marie McAfoos Skidmore

Joyce Marie McAfoos Skidmore

Oct 14, 2025

Joyce Marie McAfoos Skidmore, age 93, of Frederick, MD and formerly of Woodstock, VA, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Homewood Living, Frederick.

Born on November 13, 1931, in Sheffield, PA, Joyce was the daughter of Howard E. McAfoos and Bernice L. (Work) McAfoos. Joyce grew up in Brookville, PA. On September 13, 1952, Joyce married Ronald...

Wendy Lynn Kells

Wendy Lynn Kells

Oct 12, 2025

Wendy Lynn (Richardson) Kells, 74, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Doey’s House in Hagerstown.

Wendy was born on November 26, 1950, to Ruby Anne (Thompson) and George Richardson, Sr., in Takoma Park, MD, where she was raised. Wendy attended the local area high school, graduating in 1968. She became a nurse’s aide and...

A. Jane Tritt

A. Jane Tritt

Oct 12, 2025

Mrs. A. Jane Tritt, a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and colleague, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025; exactly one year after the passing of her husband, Jack. She was born on September 29, 1936 in Danville, PA, the daughter of Harold O. Kramer and Mildred V. Maurer Kramer. She was also the stepdaughter of...

Mark Auldridge

Mark Auldridge

Oct 11, 2025

Mark Andrew Auldridge, 72, of Keedysville, Maryland, passed peacefully from this life at his home on Saturday, October 11, 2025, with his wife by his side. He was the son of the late Davis Tillison Auldridge Jr. and Frankie Estelle (Little) Auldridge.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rebecca (Nee) Auldridge, and his four children, Hilary Lutz...

Richard L. Holdcraft

Richard L. Holdcraft

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Richard L. Holdcraft, age 80, of Frederick, MD, died on Friday October 10th at Frederick Health Hospital. He was the husband of Becky M. Thompson Holdcraft of Frederick, MD. Born December 6, 1944, he was the son of the late Joseph Henry Holdcraft and Mary Six Holdcraft.

Mr. Holdcraft attended local schools and was a 1963 graduate of Massanutten Military...

Donald Wayne Shankle

Donald Wayne Shankle

Oct 10, 2025

Donald “Donnie” Wayne Shankle, 74, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away at home with his wife and daughter by his side, on October 10, 2025. Born on December 4, 1950, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Irving John Henry Shankle Jr. and Mabel Louise (Cook) Shankle.

Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Sandra “Marie” (Bowman)...

Ingrid Ann Davis

Ingrid Ann Davis

Oct 9, 2025

Our beloved Ingrid Ann Davis, 65, of Mount Airy, passed away on October 9, 2025, at her home.

Born on November 18, 1959 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late Boyd Curtis Palmer and Margaret Loraine (Frazier) Palmer. Ingrid was the wife of Harry Mervin Davis, her husband of 38 years.

Ingrid worked in cosmetology and accounting. She loved...

Rick Michael Jordan

Rick Michael Jordan

Oct 9, 2025

Rick Michael Jordan, 60, of Adamstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Heather Jordan and father of Lindsey Jordan.

Born on April 17, 1965, in Pekin, Illinois, Rick was the son of Roland Jordan and Judith (Cody) Purdy. He graduated from Pekin Community High School and went on...