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Sadie Elizabeth Rippeon
Jan. 18, 2026
Sadie Elizabeth Rippeon, affectionately known as “Libby,” was a woman known for her honesty, strength, and love of life. She passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at Frederick Health at the age of 95. Born on June 26, 1930, to Sadie Proctor Green and Burgess E. Green, Sadie graduated from...
Gary Hamilton
Dec. 13, 2025
Gary W. Hamilton, 64, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the VA in Martinsburg, WV surrounded by family. He is survived by his sister, Lisa, and her husband Rick Deters of Pasadena; nieces Nicole Bussard and Kaitlin Deters; nephews Daniel Bussard, and his wife Meg; great-niece Corinn...
Rajalakshmi Rajagopalan
Jan. 26, 2026
Rajalakshmi Rajagopalan of Middletown, Maryland passed away on January 26, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1936, in Chennai, India. She had a generous and caring spirit; she was incredibly hospitable and loved to cook for and feed others. She was a friend to everyone and cared to remember...
Donald Leroy Gilbert
Jan. 20, 2026
Donald Leroy Gilbert, born on March 13, 1944, in Frederick, Maryland, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was 81 years old. Donald served his country with honor in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during his service. His time in the military...
Joan Helen Wilcher
Jan. 20, 2026
Joan Helen Wilcher, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away on January 20, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1947, in Washington, D.C. to James and Mary Graves. Although born in the District, Joan spent the majority of her life in Prince George’s County before moving to Thurmont in recent years. Joan...
Laura Ruth-Ann Bowers
Jan. 20, 2026
Laura Ruth-Ann Bowers was born on Jan 20, 2026 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD. She was the beloved daughter of Phillip Bowers Jr. and Hannah Johnson-Miller. She is survived by her siblings sisters; Brooklyn Bowers and Paityn Bowers. Brothers; Calvin Bowers and Prestin Brown....
Deanne "Dee" E. Knapp
Jan. 18, 2026
Deanne "Dee" E. Knapp, 85, of Frederick, MD, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2026, just one week after celebrating her 85th birthday. She was the beloved wife of David A. Knapp, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage, deep friendship, and adventure. Born in New York City on...
Charles Woodrow Munday
Jan. 13, 2026
Charles Woodrow Munday Sr., 89, of Jefferson, MD, passed away from this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was a beloved father to his children. He leaves behind his beloved wife Donna Munday of 20 years. Born on June 1st, 1936, in Leesburg, VA, he was the son of late Lillie (Painter) Munday...
Doris Molina
Jan. 13, 2026
Doris Molina, 66, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on January 13, 2026. She was born on February 1, 1959 to the late James Windsor Mount and Nelva Ridgley Mount. Doris was married to Fabio Molina for 41 years. Doris enjoyed taking photographs, walking around in nature, and her cats Crimson...
Sally Diane Rice
Jan. 11, 2026
Sally Diane Rice, age 87, passed from this life on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home in Thurmont, MD after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She was surround by her loving family just as she would have wanted. Born on October 21, 1938 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Roger S.(Slats)...
Hugh L. Smith III
Jan. 10, 2026
Hugh Llewellyn Smith III passed away surrounded by his family. He was born on September 27, 1954, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Hugh Llewellyn Smith Jr. and Jean Simmons. During his childhood, Hugh’s family moved from Massachusetts to Miami, Florida, and later settled in Clearwater, Florida. He...
Lazaros Nemitsas
Jan. 10, 2026
Lazaros "Laz" George Nemitsas of Walkersville passed away on January 10, 2026 in Mt Airy, MD. He was born on July 4, 1949 in Greece. Laz grew up on the small island of Hydra, Greece. As a young man, he served in the Greek Army before setting out to see the world, working aboard cargo ships that...