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Alberta Louise Johnson
Jun. 03, 2026
Alberta “Bert” Louise Johnson, 84, of Monrovia, Maryland, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 14, 1942, in Frederick, Maryland, Alberta lived a life centered on family, laughter, and love. Bert was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...
Laura Lee Better
Jun. 03, 2026
Laura Lee Podeszwa Better, a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and—above all—mother, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland. She had just turned 60. Laura lived a life of extraordinary love, integrity, and courage. She was born May 18, 1966,...
Sylvie June Castaldi
Jun. 01, 2026
Sylvie June Castaldi, beloved daughter of Alex and Amie Castaldi, was born into Heaven on June 1, 2026. Sylvie was welcomed into the world with great joy and love. Though her time with us was far too short, she touched the hearts of everyone who awaited her arrival with hope for her bright...
Judy Ann Kennedy
Jun. 01, 2026
Judy Ann (Schisler) Kennedy “Tubby” , 43, of Mercersburg, PA passed away on June 1st, 2026. Judy was born on January 11th, 1983 to Judy Louise Kauffman & Carrol Lynn Schisler Sr in Westminster, MD. Judy worked at Armada Supply Chains as a Logistics Manager.Judy loved fiercely and...
Anna Virginia Stull
May 31, 2026
Anna Virginia Stull, of Frederick, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved Gary L. Stull and Glen D. Whitesell, Sr.; Sister, Dawn Minnick; 3 Brothers, George Minnick, Ross Minnick, and Kenny Harding; and stepson, Edward Stull. Anna is lovingly remembered...
Duncan Killmaster Wright
May 29, 2026
Duncan Killmaster Wright, 78, died May 29, 2026 at his home in Pasadena, Md., at the edge of Ashlar Pond, one of many waterways that connect to the Chesapeake Bay of Maryland. Duncan was born to Helen Lipscomb Wright and Burdette Shields Wright Jr. on October 30th,1948 at the George Washington...
Jennifer Blevins Green
May 28, 2026
JENNIFER BLEVINS GREEN…A REMARKABLE LIFE WELL LIVED “Do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do.” BELOVED WIFE, MOTHER, AUNT, TEACHER, DOG SITTER AND FRIEND Jennifer was born on August 31, 1970, in Augusta, Georgia to Robert and Joyce Blevins. She was preceded in death by her...
Helen Mary Maleady
May 22, 2026
Helen Mary Maleady of Lake Linganore, MD passed away on May 22nd 2026 at Country Meadows Retirement Community in Frederick, Maryland. She was the loving wife of James Nugent Maleady, who passed away April 7, 2023. Born November 14, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, Helen was the daughter of the late...
Sondra Lynne Phillips
May 17, 2026
Irish Blessing “May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”
Roy F. Smith Sr
May 16, 2026
Roy "Doc" Franklin Smith, Sr., of Rocky Ridge, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 2, 1939, in Maryland to the late Horace Edward Smith and Violet Kidd. Roy dedicated more than 50 years of his life to his work as a plumber and...
Thomas E. Hope
May 15, 2026
Thomas E. Hope, 69, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, at his home. Tom was born in Frederick, MD, to Robert and Ruth Hope and graduated in 1975 from Brunswick High School. Tom was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and followed that service with a long career in...