Obituaries
Martha Jane Long
Jan 25, 2026
Martha Jane Long, 83, of Woodsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Sunday January 25th, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, MD.
Born on October 4, 1942, in Thurmont, MD, she was the daughter of the late Nevin C. Jackson, Sr. and Bessie Viola (Baker) Jackson.
She grew up in Thurmont, MD, graduating from Thurmont High School.
In her younger years she worked...
Linda Kay Praesel
Jan 24, 2026
Linda Kay Praesel, of Frederick, MD, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and three children on January 24th at the age of 76. She was born on November 8, 1949 in Ivydale, West Virginia to Emerson and Beulah Mollohan.
Linda met the love of her life, Tom, in 1965, and they were married...
Ruth Helen Shane
Jan 24, 2026
Ruth Helen Shane, 87, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Kline Hospice in Mount Airy, MD. She was the beloved wife of the late Sterling E. Shane for a long loving 65 yrs
Born on December 30, 1938, near Emmitsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Edith M. (Alexander)...
Leonard M. Diggs
Jan 24, 2026
Leonard Melvin Diggs departed this life on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his sister, Theresa Diggs-Williams’, home in Frederick, MD.
He was born September 24, 1951, to the late William Robert Diggs, Sr. and Pearl Dorsey Diggs.
Leonard, also known as ‘Lenny’ or ‘Scratch’, was one of 17 children, and is survived by his siblings: Shirley Foreman (Diggs), Betty McIntyre (Diggs), Irene...
John Joseph Ruppel
Jan 23, 2026
John Joseph Ruppel, long-time resident of Thurmont and Sabillasville, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Spring Arbor of Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. He was 86 years old.
Born on December 21, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland, John was the son of William Charles and Helen Elizabeth (Smith) Ruppel. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth James Ruppel.
John was...
Virginia Gelwicks
Jan 21, 2026
I can’t wait to go to Heaven
I can’t wait to see that lovely place
I can’t wait to see God’s Glory
And to gaze upon my Savior’s face.
I can’t wait to hear the angels
And to join them in their songs
I can’t wait to see the multitudes
Of the glorious heavenly throngs.
I can’t wait to hear the prophets
And the stories of long ago
Some faced...
Jean Ann Duncan
Jan 19, 2026
Jean Ann Duncan, 85, of Walkersville joined her Heavenly Father on January 19, 2026, surrounded by family. Born August 5, 1940, in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of Mac Irvine and Almeda Helen Wallingford. She was the beloved wife of Bennie Earl Duncan, Jr. for 67 years.
She was proud to grow up in Baltimore and moved to Woodsboro in...
Robert Samuel Stansberry
Jan 19, 2026
Robert Samuel Stansberry, 62, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Frederick, Maryland. Born on June 8, 1963, in Philippi, West Virginia, Robert lived a life rooted in faith, family, and unwavering devotion to those he loved.A man of Christian faith, Robert was a devoted member of Deep Water Tabernacle. He lived each day grounded in his belief in God's...
Timothy Patrick Coad
Jan 19, 2026
Timothy Patrick Coad, 72, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Frederick Health Hospital.
Born on September 18, 1953, in Killeen, Texas, Timothy was the son of the late William F. Coad and Glenn Alice (Hollander) Coad.
Tim was a graduate of Surrattsville High School and an alumnus of Norwich University, Class of 1975. He enjoyed...
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...
Rebecca Klipp
Jan 16, 2026
Rebecca Klipp, 66, of Woodsboro, Maryland, passed from this life on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her home. She was the loving wife of Gene Klipp.
Born on February 16, 1959, in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of Alvin Simon and Mary Catherine (Dudrow) Hilton.
Rebecca was a loving wife and mother as well as an amazing friend. No matter what...
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...
Norma Jean Eddy
Jan 15, 2026
Mrs. Norma Jean Eddy, 84, of Knoxville, MD, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday January 15, 2026, at Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community in Boonsboro, MD.
Born November 9, 1941, in Wexford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Y. Scott, Sr. and Lettie M. (Parker) Scott.
Norma graduated from Nanty Glo...
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...
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