Obituaries
Wiley A. Johnson, Sr.
May 4, 2026
Wiley A. Johnson Sr., 76, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Glade Valley in Walkersville, MD. He was the loving husband of the late Omie Johnson, who died in 2016.
Born on May 23, 1949, in Princeton, WV, he was the son of the late Willis Johnson and Sadie (Lynch)...
Dorothy Ann Pepoli
May 3, 2026
Dorothy Ann Pepoli, known as “Dot,” “Grammie,” and “Gram,” passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born on October 30, 1933, she was the wife of the late Joseph Pepoli and was predeceased by her son, Bob Pepoli (survived by his wife, Sheila Pepoli). She is survived by her children: Ellie Gordon (Blair Gordon), John Pepoli (Pam Pepoli),...
Audrey Natalie Farnsworth
May 3, 2026
Audrey (D’Orazio) Farnsworth, born July 19, 1938, in Schenectady, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the cherished youngest child of Michael and Olga Kudzin D’Orazio, and the beloved sister of Constance M. D’Orazio Leishman Vickery and Norman D’Orazio, all of whom predeceased her.
Audrey was raised in Schenectady, where she attended the Burnt...
Jon H. Brundage
May 2, 2026
Jon H. Brundage, a man of profound intellect, athletic determination, and a lifelong commitment to service, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Jon carried the values of duty and honor throughout his multifaceted career. His Army career featured assignments in Beirut following the Marine Barracks...
William Leon Ferrell, Jr.
May 2, 2026
William (Bill) Leon Ferrell Jr., 80, of Brunswick, Maryland passed from this life on Saturday, May 2, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of the late Cynthia Diane Ferrell.
Born on October 8, 1945 in Brunswick, MD, he was the only son of the late W. Leon Ferrell, Sr. and D. Lorraine Ferrell. The family resided on...
Mary Jane Sirbaugh
Apr 30, 2026
Mary Jane Sirbaugh, 85, of Sharpsburg, Maryland, passed from this life on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home in Boonsboro.
Born on April 3, 1941, in Sharpsburg, she was the daughter of the late Hazel M. (Griffith) and Allen G. Leatherman, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. Sirbaugh.
Jane attended Boonsboro High School. She retired...
Paul Lenk
Apr 30, 2026
Paul Lenk, 63, of Mount Airy left this Earth to join his heavenly Father on April 30, 2026. He passed away due to a heart attack while doing what he loved: listening to live music, spending time with his wife, his dog, and making one last music video. Paul is survived by his wife, Melissa Blackwell Lenk, and three sons,...
Patsy Valentine Miller
Apr 30, 2026
Patsy Valentine Miller, 97, of Boonsboro, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Williamsport Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late John Robert Miller. Born on June 18, 1928, in Keedysville, Maryland, she was the daughter of Calvin Foster Valentine and Martha Ellen (Easterday) Valentine.
She was a farmer's wife and assisted her husband with the...
James William Quick
Apr 30, 2026
James William Quick, age 79, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, passed away on April 30, 2026 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
He was born on May 19, 1946 in Beloit, WI to Harry James Quick and Mildred (Swanson) Quick. He grew up in Beloit and went on to attend University of Wisconsin, Madison, earning a bachelor’s degree in business. Following graduation, Jim joined...
Matthew Thomas McCutcheon
Apr 30, 2026
Matthew Thomas McCutcheon was born January 4, 1980, in Silver Spring, Maryland, but he would tell you he truly hailed from the Steel City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he spent his formative years and developed a lifelong love for the city he proudly called his own.
Matthew graduated from Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, and went on to earn...
Alan Joseph L'Haridon
Apr 28, 2026
Alan “Al” Joseph L’Haridon was born in small town called Des Ertines in France to Jacqueline and Pierre. Years later, the young family was forced into hiding in nearby cellars in German-occupied France during World War II. They were trapped there for several months when Al’s sister, Yvonne, was born. The family of 4 successfully fled to the United States...
Donald "Bunky" Bartgis
Apr 28, 2026
Donald Roger “Bunky” Bartgis, 85, of Frederick, passed from this life on Tuesday April 28, 2026, at Frederick Health Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Frederick on September 28, 1941, he was the only son of Harry W. Bartgis and Charlotte F. Burkholder.
Don graduated from Frederick High School in 1959. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the Army National Guard, 29th...
Norma Jean Brawner Misner
Apr 27, 2026
Norma Jean Misner, 80, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD
Born on April 5, 1946, in Brunswick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Filmore Nalley and Louise Virts Weddle.
She worked for United Airlines and retired with over 30 years of service. She also owned DLN...
Dr. Jean-Daniel Stanley
Apr 27, 2026
The family of Dr. Jean-Daniel Stanley is deeply saddened to announce his passing on April 27, 2026, at age 92. Born on April 14, 1934, in Strasbourg, France, Dr. Stanley lived a full and remarkable life. He touched the hearts of everyone he met through his generosity, his kindness, and his world-renowned research in the sciences.
After emigrating to the US...
Loretta L. Offord
Apr 26, 2026
Loretta “Retta” L. Offord, 82, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 26, 2026, after a brief illness with family by her side. Born in Frederick on May 29, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Gladys M. Ambush and Lindsay ”Clark” Patterson.
Retta was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where she...
Norman Washington
Apr 26, 2026
Norman Melvin Washington “Norm”, age 77, passed from this life on April 26, 2026, at Heartfields Assisted Living in Frederick, Maryland. He formerly resided in Clarksburg, Maryland. Born on July 17, 1948, in the District of Columbia, he was the son of the late William Arthur Washington and Ruth Trueheart Washington. Norm was the youngest of four siblings. He is...
Ludivina Rivero Wiles
Apr 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Ludivina Rivero Wiles. Affectionately known as Ludy, Divina, or Evy, born April 14, 1956, in Ilagan, Philippines, she went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2026. Her journey through life was marked by her warm smile, deep faith, love, and devotion to those...
Marty McClellan Sweeney
Apr 25, 2026
Marty McClellan Sweeney, 66, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, after a short, but hard, battle with cancer. He is leaving behind a legacy of hard work, music, and an immense love for his family.
Marty was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy DeLauter, and his father, Joseph W. Sweeney. He is survived by his stepfather, Daniel...
Edward David Rothe
Apr 24, 2026
Edward David Rothe, a distinguished physicist known for his extensive career at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, passed away on April 24, 2026, at Country Meadows Nursing Home. Born on September 3, 1937, Mr. Rothe’s life was marked by a profound commitment to scientific advancement, professional excellence, and a passion for personal interests that enriched his years beyond the laboratory.
A...
Ellen Pamela Medairy
Apr 23, 2026
Ellen Pamela “Pam” Medairy, 84, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Born on February 21, 1942, in Mt. Airy, Maryland, she lived nearly her entire life in the town she loved, with only a brief detour to Damascus, Maryland. Known as the “unofficial mayor” of Mt. Airy, Pam was a beloved presence in the community-she...
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