Obituaries

Mar 4, 2025

Linda Windsor, age 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Francis Windsor Jr., with whom she shared 44 years of joy, love, and treasured memories.

Born to the late Conley and Margaret Koogle, Linda’s upbringing laid the foundation for her...

Mar 3, 2025

Pauline Elizabeth Hoffman, 100, of Frederick, Maryland, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Frederick Health Hospital.  Born on February 3, 1925 in Libertytown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Harrison John Dixon and the late Mary May Morgan Dixon.  She was married to William Nelson Hoffman for 55 years prior to his death on...

Mar 2, 2025

Ai Benjamin Smith, II joined his heavenly family on March 2, 2025. Ai was the beloved husband (74 years) of Ann Staley Smith, who predeceased him on February 12, 2025. They had three wonderful children, Susan (Darby) Smith, and Elizabeth Smith and they were preceded by their son, Ai. B. Smith III (Karen), in their death.

Ai...

Mar 1, 2025

Tana M. Hargett, 76, born May 4th, 1948 of Frederick, Maryland went to be with the lord on March 1st 2025 surrounded by her family.

Tana is survived by her children, Mary Harrison (Gary), Ann Case (Rodney), Dawn Mallery (Rick), Wendy Moore (Bo), Ricky Hargett (Jen), Crystal Thomas (Robert), and Dustin Hutzell (Laccy). She also had numerous...

Feb 28, 2025

Mr. Michael B. Luhn of Frederick, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at his residence.  He was the loving husband of Kristin A. Luhn, who preceded him in death in 2000.

Born February 7, 1952, in Frederick, he was the son of the late Charles and Anne Luhn.

Michael proudly served his country in...

Feb 27, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Finley Ferruzza, 94, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Kline Hospice House. She was welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband, Angelo Ferruzza, who passed in 2013, and her dear daughter, Kathy Ellis.

Born on March 9, 1930, in Washington, D.C., Dorothy was the daughter of the late Elmer and...

Feb 26, 2025

Linda Irene Vance, born in 1943 in Seattle, Washington, passed away on February 26, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who lived a life full of adventure and dedication.

Raised in an Air Force family, Linda experienced the world from a young age. Her childhood and adolescence took her to diverse locations including...

Feb 25, 2025

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Caroline Rogers Lane Utt passed away at the age of 91.

Carol was born on February 3, 1934 in Frederick, Maryland to Charles Seth Lane III and Susan May Gambrill Lane.

Raised in Frederick, Maryland, Carol attended public schools in Frederick, graduating from Frederick High School in 1951. Carol attended...

Feb 24, 2025

We are saddened by the loss of our father, son and brother, Jeremy Alan Pearcey, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 24, 2025 at his residence, Taney Avenue, Frederick, MD. Jeremy was born on January 29, 1971 at Frederick Memorial Hospital and was the son of John Ronald Pearcey and the late Kathy Jean Keeney....

Feb 19, 2025

Allen Cecil Biggs Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at Lorien Mt. Airy nursing home. He was born in Suffolk, Virginia to Allen Sr. and Isabella.

He was a proud resident of Frederick, Maryland after living in Columbia, Maryland for over 50 years. Allen was employed as a longshoreman for over 36 years. After...

Feb 18, 2025

Roger Allen Wicks, 88, of New Market, Maryland passed away Tuesday, February 18th at Holy Cross Hospital, Germantown, Maryland. He died peacefully in prayer with the company of his loving wife, Nancy after courageously fighting a long illness. Roger was born February 5th, 1937 in Aurora Illinois to the late Joseph Arthur and Bernice (Orstead) Wicks and was the...

Feb 18, 2025

Lucia Maria Panuncio Robison, 97 years old, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Lucia lived many years in Silver Spring, Maryland, moving to Frederick, Maryland in 2013 before moving to Harrisonburg.

She was born on May 27, 1927, to Flaviano Alfonso Panuncio and Rosa Pappalardo in Rosario, Argentina. The family moved to Buenos Aires,...

Feb 17, 2025

Mr. Lawrence "Larry" William Heslin, a resident of New Market, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital. Born February 22,1946 at Edgewood Arsenal, MD, to U.S. Army Major William Gordon Heslin and Mary Elizabeth (Hickey) Heslin, both of Brooklyn, NY. Larry attended St. John’s Catholic School and graduated in...

Feb 16, 2025

Edith Wiles of Hagerstown, Maryland passed from this life on February 16, 2025, at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Allen Edward Wiles. Born on April 11,1931, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Brown Spangler and Bonnie Rose Thompson Spangler Dunavent.

In her younger years Edith was a majorette...

Feb 14, 2025

Roger W. Van Laan had lived 102 memory-filled years when he passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025.  He was born into an era of one-room schools and horse-drawn plows but left a world where technology from science fiction stories had become real. Roger wasn’t a Star Trek fan, but he was a man ahead of his time, and...

Feb 13, 2025

Mr. William Robert "Bill" McFarland, Jr., 84, of Monrovia, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 13, 2025.  He was the loving husband of Winonna McFarland for 65 years.

Born October 31, 1940 in Frederick, he was the son of the late William Sr. and Mary McFarland.

Bill served in the Army till...

Feb 12, 2025

Ann Elizabeth joined her heavenly family on February 12, 2025. Ann was the beloved wife (74 years) of Ai B. Smith II, and they had three wonderful children, Susan (Darby) Smith, Elizabeth Smith and is preceded by Ai. B. Smith III (Karen) her in death.

Ann was raised in Frederick and was the daughter of the late...

Feb 10, 2025

Mrs. Milee Harriet Newberry, 91, of Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025 at MedStar Medical Center- Montgomery. She was the loving wife of the late Donald Newberry, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2014.

Milee was a lifelong resident of the Washington D.C area. Milee loved to collect antiques. She was an avid...

Feb 9, 2025

Today, we remember and honor the life and legacy of former Congresswoman Beverly Byron, a trailblazing leader whose steadfast commitment to public service left an indelible mark on our nation.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 27, 1932, Beverly Barton Butcher was the daughter of Captain Harry C. and Ruth Barton Butcher.

Beverly was introduced...

Feb 7, 2025

Isla Rae Conner, age 71, of Frederick, Maryland, went home to be with her Lord on February 7, 2025. She is survived by her daughter Natalee Ann Linger, and her grandson Michael Steven Bowne and her granddaughter, Jayla Rae Penamon. Isla was born and raised in Brunswick, Maryland where she graduated high school. She then furthered her education in business...