Obituaries

Feb 6, 2025

Melanie G. Stith, a shining light in the lives of all who knew her, passed away on February 6, 2025 at the age of 62. She left the world after a lengthy battle with metastatic breast cancer, after having previously beaten cancer more than a decade ago.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 3, 1962, Melanie was...

Feb 6, 2025

Adam David White, age 44 of New Market, MD, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He fought a courageous 44-year battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

Born in Frederick on January 25th, 1981, he was a son of Gary Wayne and Karen Dotterer White of New...

Feb 4, 2025

Adam left this life peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, age 77.

Adam was native to Washington, DC, and grew up in the Barnaby Woods section of the city. The Washington Cathedral Close was the setting for his schooling from nursery school at Beauvoir School through his five and a half years at St. Albans School. He...

Feb 2, 2025

On February 2, 2025, Emily Louise Baker, age 73, of Martinsburg, WV, passed at her home peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Frederick, MD on March 31, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Carl and Margaret Thomas of Frederick, MD. Emily is survived by her devoted and loving husband, of 53 years Chester (Chet)...

Jan 31, 2025

Mrs. P. Darlene McMurry, 81, of Middletown, died Friday, January 31, 2025 at Frederick Health.  She was the loving wife of the late James R. McMurry, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2014.

Born February 1, 1943, in Washington, D.C.  She was the daughter of the late Bernard O. Phelps and Portia A. (Unger) Sturgis.

Jan 29, 2025

Cecil A. "Sonny" Grubbs was born July 20, 1939 to the late Cecil Arlington Grubbs and Mary Catherine Grubbs. He passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Sonny was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Grubbs, sister Mary Grubbs, daughter Kathie Jordan and stepson Gary Alley. He is survived by his wife Sharon, whom he loved and adored. He...

Jan 27, 2025

On January 27, 2025, Tara Renee Guilday, age 50, of Thurmont, MD,  passed at her home while surrounded by her family. She Was born in Frederick on November 9, 1974, and was the daughter of Paula Diane (White) Oden and the late Richard Thomas Oden.

Tara was a graduate of Frederick High School, class of 1992. She...

Jan 23, 2025

Sienna “Ann” Chassagne Sundergill, 98, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2025. She was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Stanley Theodore Sundergill for 69 years. Ann was born in Baltimore on Aug. 29, 1926, to the late Fernand C. and Bertha Frances Chassagne. However, due to her mother’s early death, she was lovingly...

Jan 23, 2025

Ramona Yanike of Frederick, MD died on January 23, 2025. Born in Genoa, Nebraska on February 15, 1925, she was the first daughter of Anders and Fern (Carstenson) Backman.

She married Ralph J. Yanike and raised two children, then moved from Lincoln, NE to Frederick, MD in 1965.

Ralph preceded her in death in 1988....

Jan 22, 2025

William (Bill) Main, 67, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on January 22, 2025, in Bel Air, MD. Bill was a beloved husband, father, papaw, brother, and friend who lived a life full of faith, love, and devotion to his family.

Born on November 1, 1957, in Frederick, he was the son of...

Jan 21, 2025

Caroline R. Feaga, 97, passed away peacefully January 21, 2025 at Homewood in Frederick. She was born May 20, 1927 in Frederick to Airy Viola and Andrew Roderick. Her early years were spent on the family farm near Urbana with her siblings and twin brother. They worked hard but also played hard! She often said she learned the value...

Jan 20, 2025

Mr. Norman “Wayne” Lininger, 80, of Ijamsville left his earthly body and flew with the angels on Monday, January 20, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Wayne was born on October 9, 1944 in Frederick Md to the late William Michael Lininger, Sr. and Louise Lininger Duvall. He was raised by the late Martha and...

Jan 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Pastor Leslie “Les” Sims, Jr, age 76, of Walkersville, MD, announces his passing on Sunday, January 19, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend to many, Les was best known for his deep faith in the Lord. He was a beacon of light and hope for many, touching...

Jan 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Kern Douglas Thornton, age 97, of Frederick, MD. Kern passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 19, 2025. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Faye, and his sister Portia and her husband, William Murray. Kern was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, colleague, and...

Jan 18, 2025

Robert Martin Cramer Jan 20, 1940 – Jan 18, 2025 Robert Martin Cramer (aka, Robert, Smiley, Rube, Grandpa, Pop Pop) passed away Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. He endured many years with Alzheimer’s and, in his last couple months, he also struggled mightily with the effects of COPD. He was the son of William Martin and Levia Michilini Cramer. He spent...

Jan 15, 2025

Constance "Connie" Celeste Shafer (nee Schultz) passed away on January 15, 2025 in Frederick, Maryland, the city of her birth. She was the devoted and loving wife of James Elliott Shafer, Jr. Connie was a graduate of Frederick High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Jimmy Shafer. After high school graduation she was employed by C&P Telephone Company, where...

Jan 15, 2025

Hubert (Duke) Graham White passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Country Meadows in Frederick, Maryland. Duke was born September 27, 1925, in Ashkum, Illinois, to Victor Hubert White and Aileen (Crain) White both deceased. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 81 years, Jo Anne (Henderson), by his eldest daughter, Joyce Hughes (Ron), and by his...

Jan 13, 2025

Vesta Leona Facine passed away on January 13, 2025, in Westminster, MD. She was born on October 22, 1932, to the late Osa and Leonard Morrison, in Freed, WV. Leona was married to the late Michael Lee Facine, Sr. for 65 years. She is survived by her 5 children, Michael (Debbie) Facine, Jr., Leonard (Elva) Facine, Joy (Bill) Butler, Faith...

Jan 12, 2025

Virginia Painter Floyd, 81, of Jefferson, MD, passed away on Sunday, January 12th, at Frederick Health Hospital.  Born September 13, 1943, in Frederick, MD, Virginia was the daughter of the late Meredith James and Cora Mae Painter.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Richard Floyd, and her beloved aunt whom...

Jan 12, 2025

Mr. Gerald W. "Jerry" Koogle Sr., 78, of Hagerstown, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his residence.

Born September 25, 1946 in Frederick, he was the son of the late Paul Koogle Sr. and Ruth King Bowers.

Jerry was a retired police officer with Frederick City and Jefferson County, WV.  Jerry was an...