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Leslie Michelle Wood-Gouveia
Jul. 06, 2026
With heavy hearts, the family of Leslie Michelle Wood-Gouveia of Thurmont shares that she passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 59, following a courageous journey with metastatic breast cancer. Michelle was predeceased by her husband, Clyde-Clifford "Moani" Gouveia, and leaves behind her...
Patricia Louise Orye
Jul. 05, 2026
Patricia Louise Beatty Orye of Monrovia, Md., formerly of Brunswick, Md. passed away on Sunday, July 5th 2026. Born January 6th,1946 in Brunswick, Md.; she was the daughter of the late Rosa Harris and Harry “Douglas” Beatty. After graduating from B.H.S., class of 1964 she worked at A.E.C. Pat was...
Helen Lowe
Jul. 05, 2026
Helen Lowe, a cherished and beloved matriarch, was born on October 23, 1934, in the quaint town of Lewistown, Maryland. She peacefully departed this world on July 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering...
Pamela "Pam" Ann Gomez
Jul. 03, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Ann Gomez, 78, of Knoxville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Pam was born on November 22, 1947, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and spent her early years growing up on her parents' farm on Catholic Church Road in Petersville,...
Jason Keith Bryan
Jul. 02, 2026
Jason Keith Bryan, age 56, of Bartow, West Virginia, passed away on July 2, 2026. He is survived by his sister and her family. Jason will be remembered for his friendly attitude to everyone he met and for his hard work at Interstate Hardwoods in Bartow, West Virginia. A graveside service will be...
Joan Elaine Herdt
Jul. 01, 2026
Joan Elaine Herdt (Thompson), age 76, of Walkersville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 surrounded by love and with the love of her life and husband, Ronald Lee Herdt, by her side. Born on February 9, 1950, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, Joan lived a life defined by...
Bonnie A. Van Fleet
Jul. 01, 2026
Bonnie Ann Van Fleet, 78, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on July 1, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1948, in Maryland to the late Harry Hahn and Anabell Hahn. She is survived by her partner, Joe Edward Geouge, sons, Michael Van Fleet (Dana), John Van Fleet (Lisa); and grandchildren, Amanda...
Lawrence William Jacobs Sr.
Jun. 30, 2026
Lawrence W. Jacobs, Sr. of Middletown, MD passed away June 30, 2026, at his home after a courageous fight with cancer. He was the husband of Jennifer “Jenny” (Bradshaw) Jacobs. Born July 29, 1967, in Prince George’s county. He was the son of the late Mary (Weed) Jacobs and Roy Jacobs. Surviving...
James Matthew Wolfe
Jun. 29, 2026
Jim, 69, passed away peacefully in Frederick, MD due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease, which he had been battling for 29 years. He was born in Jackson, MO and was the youngest child of Marvin and Dolores (Kiely) Wolfe. He was predeceased by his parents and his two older siblings,...
Gerald "Jere" David Rutt
Jun. 28, 2026
Gerald “Jere” David Rutt, 86, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. He passed away peacefully in the Tranquility Hospice Unit at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Jere was born May 22, 1940, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. When Jere was very young, he...
Sophia Claire Mata
Jun. 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sophia Claire Mata Sophia Claire Mata, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at the age of 18. Born on February 26, 2008, in Frederick, Maryland, Sophia brought joy to everyone who knew her. She attended...