Obituaries
David Richard Fritz
Jan 19, 2026
David Fritz, 77, of Germantown, Maryland died at home on January 19, 2026 after a heroic battle with cancer.
Born June 14, 1948 in Somerset, PA, son of Millard and Betty Fritz and preceded in death by parents and siblings Jim and Sandy. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Ruth (Menhorn), sons Jeff (Julie) and Rich, sister Sue...
Charlotte L. Gosnell
Jan 19, 2026
Charlotte Louise Smith Gosnell, 100yrs old of Walkersville, MD passed away on January 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born September 11, 1925 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Blanche and Willis Smith.
Charlotte graduated from Liberty High School and Strayer Business College in Baltimore. She worked at USAMMA, Fort Derrick for over 30 years as a...
Charles Millard Wachter
Jan 18, 2026
Charles Millard Wachter, 85 of Lewistown MD, has gone home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2026, he was surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 26, 1940, in Lewistown, MD, he was the son of the late Robert and Mildred Wachter.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 65 ½ years, Victoria. He was a devoted father...
Donna Lou Cummings
Jan 18, 2026
Donna Lou Cummings, 87 years old of 416 West B Street, Brunswick, MD, passed away January 18, 2026. Donna was born in Brunswick, MD on September 12, 1938, to James (Bus) Cummings and Mary Elmira Cummings.
Donna spent her early years at the west end of Brunswick making friends that would last a lifetime. During her teenage years, her family moved...
Gloria Ann Ciorra
Jan 17, 2026
Gloria Ann Ciorra, 85, born on January 28, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Herbert and Katherine Remaly, passed away peacefully in her hometown on January 17, 2026. Gloria's life was a testament to love, family, and dedication, making her a cherished figure to all who knew her.
Growing up in Pittsburgh, Gloria graduated from Holy Ghost Academy and...
Thomas Robert James
Jan 16, 2026
Thomas Robert James, 85, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Silverado Memory Care, Frederick, MD.
Born on October 17, 1940, in Highland Park, Michigan, where he was adopted by his loving parents, Dorothy and Charles James, who preceded him in death.
Tom graduated from high school in Detroit and then received an Engineering Degree from...
Gary Dwight Clark
Jan 15, 2026
Gary Dwight Clark, 72, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his home in Frederick, MD,
Born on February 9, 1953, in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late James Avery Clark and Thelma Lucille (Norwood) Clark.
Gary attended St John's Literary Institute and was co-owner of James Avery Clark & Sons Wholesale Produce,...
William Hobert Kelly
Jan 14, 2026
William “Bill” Hobert Kelly, age 84, passed away Wednesday January 14, 2026. Bill was born April 29, 1941, in Mallory, West Virginia to Reba (Allen) and Hobert Kelly. He graduated from Man High School in 1959 and in 1964 received his B.A. in Physics from West Virginia University. He married the love of his life, Gayle Ray, on April 15,...
Terry E. Miller
Jan 14, 2026
Terry E. Miller, 82, of Middletown, MD, passed from this life on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Md. generally against his will but on his own terms. People have described him as one of the kindest, friendliest, most generous people they’ve known.Terry was born Oct. 31, 1943 to the late John Franklin Miller and Hattie...
Michael Patrick Fitzgerald, Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
Michael Patrick Fitzgerald, Jr., 28, of Germantown, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, as a result of an auto accident. Born on April 22, 1997, in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of Michael Patrick Fitzgerald, Sr. and Kimberly Rae (Gray) Fitzgerald.
Michael liked to stay busy - whether he was working, hitting the gym, playing basketball, or finding...
Paul Leroy Souders
Jan 13, 2026
Paul L. "Butch" Souders, 81, of Boonsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Boonsboro, Maryland.
Born on September 12, 1944, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late Raymond Souders and Betty (Green) Souders.
Butch was a lifelong farmer by trade. He had his own farm where he grew potato’s. He was also very involved...
Margie Marie Hunter
Jan 13, 2026
Margie Marie Hunter, 92, of Rockville, MD, passed away January 13, 2026. Born April 20, 1933 in Richmond, VA, Margie was the daughter of the late Edna Virginia and George Edward Fisher. She is preceded in death by her husband, William P. Hunter, as well as her siblings, George Fisher, Louise Lewis, Nell Parker and Margie's twin brother, Maurice Fisher.
Margie...
Kaye Beth Coffman
Jan 12, 2026
Kaye Beth Coffman, 91, of Frederick, Maryland, daughter of Clara Belle and Walter Vinson Ogan passed away the morning of January 12, 2026. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas on November 11, 1934, she was a devoted wife to John William Coffman (deceased) for 67 years. Kaye was an avid gardener, cook, photographer, knitter, and quilter. She also enjoyed reading murder mysteries...
James "Jim" Galbraith Goundry
Jan 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Galbraith Goundry, age 74 of Monrovia, MD. Jim passed on Sunday, January 11th, 2026, with his wife Susan of 41 years by his side at their home.
Jim was a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Jim was known for his wisdom, wit, and fun...
Anne Alling Long
Jan 11, 2026
Anne Alling Long passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, at the Fahrney Keedy Home Village in Boonsboro, MD. She was born Nov. 10, 1933, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Ambassador Paul H. Alling and Romaine Loar. Anne lived in Alexandria, VA, Evanston, IL, and Tangier, Morocco in her early years. She studied Medieval French Literature at the Sorbonne and...
Edith Sharon Minch (Hommerbocker)
Jan 10, 2026
Edith Sharon Minch (Hommerbocker), known lovingly as Sharon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 10, 2026. She was born on November 2, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland.
She is survived by her children: Scott Miller (Mirian), Jani Harper (Rob), William Minch (Sarah), Brad Minch, and daughter-in-law, Dawn D’urso. Grandchildren: T. Scott, Sean, Stephen, Steven, Collin, Cara, Hailey, Aidan, Liam, Kieran,...
Elizabeth R. Kerns-Daniels
Jan 9, 2026
Elizabeth Regina "Libby" Kerns-Daniels, age 77, of Thurmont, Maryland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026. She was wife of the late Armon E. Kerns who was her 2nd husband. Her 3rd husband, Gary E. Daniels, also preceded her in death.
Born on July 21, 1948, in Thurmont, she was the daughter of the late...
Bridget Armstrong
Jan 9, 2026
Bridget Armstrong, 49, of Boonsboro, Maryland passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.
Bridget was born on May 3, 1976 in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of Kathy (Castle) Armstrong and the late George "Buck" Armstrong.
She is a graduate of Boonsboro High School. She was kind hearted and generous always there to lend a...
Keith Allen Harpster
Jan 8, 2026
Keith A. Harpster, age 68, of Damascus, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026.
Born on August 16, 1957, in Belleville, Pennsylvania, Keith was the son of the late James A. and Theresa A. Harpster.
Keith is survived by his devoted wife, Kimberly; his daughters, Jennifer Harpster and Ashley Diglisic; his daughter-in-law, Angelie Bayarcal; his sister, Joann R. Lew of Florida;...
Helen Elizabeth Coulby
Jan 8, 2026
Helen Elizabeth Coulby, 92, of Country Meadows, Frederick, MD passed from this life on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on November 11, 1933 in Carroll County, MD, she was the daughter of Carroll Lewis and Mabel Strine Lindsay.
Helen received her doctorate in Education from Towson State University & taught for many years.
She is survived...
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