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Norman "Wayne" Lininger
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...
Pastor Leslie Howard Sims
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...
Kern Douglas Thornton
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...
Robert M. Cramer
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...
Constance Celeste Shafer
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...
Hubert White
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...
Leona Facine
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...
Virginia Lee Floyd
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...
Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Koogle, Sr.
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...
Gerald Leroy White, Sr.
Jan 8, 2025
Gerald Leroy White Sr went home to be with our Lord and Savior, surrounded by loved ones, on January 8th, 2025. Gerald was born June 29th, 1955 to William and Margaret White, in Frederick Maryland.
Gerald started construction work at 17. He spent the last 40 years working for John’s Labor Group. In 1978, Gerald met the...
Rosalie Catherine Wienhoff
Jan 8, 2025
Rosalie Catherine Demmer Wienhoff, age 91, passed from this earth on January 8, 2025, to be with our Lord. Rosalie was born November 19, 1933 in Cuero, Texas to Joseph and Cecilia Boldt Demmer. Her childhood was spent in Cuero and Nixon until her family moved to San Antonio during World War II. She married Glenn William Wienhoff on...
Barbara Louise Herkert
Jan 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Louise (Decker) Herkert on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her loved ones, present and in spirit, during her final moments at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, Md.
Barbara was born on February 17, 1936, in Cumberland,...
Barbara Kelly Hood
Jan 6, 2025
Barbara Ann Kelly Hood, 78 of Mt. Airy, passed away peacefully on January 6 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Born July 28, 1946, in Bladensburg MD, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Rosanna M. Kelly of Mt. Airy MD.
A graduate of St. John’s Prospect Hall Class of 1964, Barbara began her...
John "Jack" Daly
Jan 4, 2025
John (Jack) Joseph Daly, 93, of Frederick Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 at Somerford Assisted Living Center, in Frederick, MD. Born on November 25, 1931 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Leslie and Elsie (Niland) Daly.
For 72 years Jack was wed to his wife Mary Jeanne, who predeceased him...
Linda Irene Turner
Jan 4, 2025
Linda Irene Turner, 69, of Middletown, MD, fell asleep on Saturday, January 4, 2025, with her dedicated husband Tim by her side, and woke up in Heaven.
Her grand adventure in middle earth began on December 21, 1955, in Placerville, CA. She was born to Arthur Long and Irene Klemm Long. Her story rivals that of a...
Kathy Long
Jan 3, 2025
Mrs. Miriam Kathryn "Kathy" Himes Long, 76, of Frederick passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of the late David L Long, who preceded her in death in 2013.
Born November 8, 1948, in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late Paul Jr. and Miriam...
Virginia L. Himes
Jan 3, 2025
Mrs. Virginia L. Himes, 92, of Frederick, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Grayson Himes, who preceded her in death in 2001.
Born December 16, 1932 in Frederick County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Faye Fink Miller.
She is survived by numerous...
Dorothy Louise Price
Jan 2, 2025
Dorothy Louise Price (nee Fox) 96, went home to the Lord on January 2, 2025. Dorothy, known to many as Tootie, was born to the late Gladys and George Fox in Frederick, Maryland on August 9, 1928. Dorothy married Oliver Winston Price and settled in the Frederick area to raise her daughter Paula. Oliver predeceased Dorothy in 2007. Friends and...
James D. Hart
Dec 30, 2024
Visitation services for Mr. James D. Hart, on the evening of January 6, 2025, have been cancelled due to weather. Visitation will begin on January 7, 2025 from 10am until the start of the funeral service at 11am.
Mr. James D. Hart, 82, of Frederick, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at...
Gary John Franko
Dec 29, 2024
Gary John Franko March 30, 1949 - December 29, 2024 After playing the bass riff to the Eric Clapton song “Crossroads” for over 50 years, Gary John Franko reached the proverbial crossroads on Sunday, December 29, 2024, and took the path leading to the mysteries beyond. Gary was 75. His journey started in Cleveland, Ohio on March 30, 1949. At...
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