Rebecca Hand Freeze
Oct 23, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Hand Freeze, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 23, 2026, at her home.
Born on September 15, 1947, in Wheeling, West Virginia, Becky was the daughter of the late Oliver Theodore Hand and Rose Marie (Farmer) Hand.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald “Jerry"...
Ralph Edward Helman
Oct 13, 2026
Ralph E Helman “Eddie” 63 of Mont Alto Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on October 10,2026 at Georgetown Medstar Hospital.
Born on May 20,1963 in Chambersburg Pennsylvania Ralph was the son of the late Gene D Helman Sr and Virginia (Matthew’s) Helman.
In addition to his parents Ralph was preceded in death by his sister Niki Summers of Waynesboro.
He was an avid Civil...
Arthur Dale Gernand
Oct 2, 2026
Arthur Gernand passed away October 2, 2026, age 92. He grew up outside of Thurmont, with a passion for hunting and fishing and a more passive interest in school. But he got through and then graduated from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel) with help from the ROTC. He served in the Army for two years at Fort Jackson, South Carolina...
Angelia Sue Miller
Sep 29, 2026
Angelia “Angie” Miller was born on August 20, 1966, and passed away on September 29 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.
Growing up, Angie loved the water, swimming, and water skiing. She played in her high school marching band and enjoyed going to WQCM dances as a teenager.
Angie enjoyed watching basketball and football and especially enjoyed watching her nephews play baseball...
James Russell Burkett
Sep 25, 2026
James Russell Burkett, 88 of Greencastle died September 25, 2026, at Meritus Medical Center.
Born June 10, 1938, in Hagerstown, Maryland he was the son of the late Henry and Doris nee Ashby Burkett.
James enjoyed watching dirt track racing, tinkering around the house, camping especially his trips to Florida. He was a member of the former Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church...
Marc Phillip Smith
Jun 26, 2026
Marc Philip Smith of Johnsville, Maryland, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was 55.
Born on October 2, 1970, Marc was the beloved son of Phil B. Smith and Marta S. Funkhouser.
Marc graduated from Walkersville High School and attended the University of Maryland. He remained a devoted Terrapins fan throughout his life. He dedicated himself to helping others through...
Jose Pablo Antonio Coronado Melgar
Jun 12, 2026
Jose Pablo Antonio Coronado Melgar passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026 at his home in Silver Spring, MD. Born on January 16, 1955 in Guatemala City, Guatemala as the eldest child of José Pablo Coronado Robles, a diplomat, businessman, and colonel in the Guatemalan military, and Martha Melgar Baca, a homemaker and artist. Pablo was a 1973 graduate...
Owen Lee Hawes
May 12, 2026
It is with the saddest regret we announce that Owen “Lee” “Hippy” Hawes of Thurmont Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on May 12, 2026.
Born on April 30, 1975, he was the son of Owen and Roxanne Hawes. Lee was an amazing hunter and fisherman. If it was in season he was hunting it, including mushrooms. He also loved...
Wayne Philip Wachter
Apr 9, 2026
Wayne Philp Wachter Sr, of Thurmont, passed away at Frederick Health Hospital surrounded by his loving family on April 9th at the age of 76. Born in Frederick on August 17, 1949 he was the son of the late Philp and Helen Wachter.
Wayne was a loving husband, step dad and grandfather. He enjoyed driving his school bus C#8, going out...
Robert (Ben) Benjamin Ogle
Apr 6, 2026
Robert Benjamin Ogle (Ben) passed away on April 6th, 2026, at his home with his wife and family by his side.
Arrangements are private and at the convenience of the family.
Ben's care has been entrusted to Black's Funeral Home of Sabillasville, MD.
Online condolences may be shared with family at www.blackfuneralhomes.com
Ned Pierce Haynes
Mar 5, 2026
Ned Pierce Haynes, 96, of Thurmont passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, Maryland. Born January 16, 1930, in Clendinin, West Virginia, he was the son of the late William Lewis and Eva Bell (Chandler) Haynes.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Erie Haynes, Roger Haynes, Eugene Haynes,...
Catherine Lorraine Atkins
Mar 5, 2026
Catherine Atkins, 96, of Thurmont passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 5, 2026 at Autumn Lake of Glade Valley in Walkersville. Born September 8, 1929, in her family home in Catoctin Furnace, she was the daughter of the late Clyde N. and Harriett Ruth Spalding Stitely.
She was part of a loving family of NINE.
In addition to her parents,...
Katherin Dee Berkstresser
Feb 15, 2026
It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Kat.
Katherin “Kat” Dee Berkstresser, 32 of Needmore, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on February 15, 2026, at her home from injuries sustained from a house fire.
Born July 1, 1993, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of Martha Delores and the late Harold Eugene Berkstresser.
In addition to her father, she was...
Olivia Grace Cahill
Feb 15, 2026
Olivia Grace Cahill, 2 of Needmore, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on February 15, 2026, at her home from injuries sustained from a house fire.
Born September 2, 2023, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of Thomas “Tommy” Lee Cahill and Katherin Dee Berkstresser both who perished along with Olivia in the fire.
Olivia was full of joy and happiness, with a...
Thomas Lee Cahill
Feb 15, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Lee Cahill, 33 of Needmore, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on February 15, 2026, at his home from injuries sustained from a house fire.
Born September 1, 1992, he was the son of Mary Jane and the late George Forrest Cahill.
In addition to his father, he is predeceased by his beloved fiancé Katherin Dee Berkstresser and daughter Olivia Grace Cahill...
Cecelia M. Wiltrout
Feb 12, 2026
Ceclia M. Wiltrout, 82, of Thurmont passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Autumn Lake Healthcare of Glade Valley.
Born, July 10, 1943, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Frank & Mary Merrillo.
In addition to her parents, Cecelia is preceded in death by her beloved husband: Clarence Wiltrout Sr; granddaughters: Samantha Wiltrout and Ashley Keilholtz.
Surviving are...
Lavana Lynn Meacham
Jan 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lavana Lynn Meacham, age 52, of Frederick, Maryland, on January 20, 2026, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Lynn was first and always a devoted mother, wife, daughter, and sister. She is survived by her daughter, Courtney Putman, who was the center of her world; her husband, Eric Meacham;...
Catherine Ann Hahn
Jan 17, 2026
Catherine Ann Stambaugh Hahn “Annie”, 83 of Thurmont passed away January 17, 2026, at her home.
Born August 2, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Marvin & Kay Owen Stambaugh.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 35 years Thomas Henry Hahn, and brothers Paul and Lee Stambaugh; and her nephew Jeff...
Gerald "Jerry" Gene Freeze
Nov 14, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Gene Freeze, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 14, 2025. Born May 28, 1936, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Wilbur Ross and Mary Louise (Gehr) Freeze. He lived a meaningful life marked by service, hard work, and steadfast devotion to those he loved.
Jerry answered his...
Mark Anthony Eyler
Nov 12, 2025
Mark Anthony Eyler, 78 of Thurmont passed away on November 12, 2025 at the home of his daughter.
Born August 10, 1947, in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late James Ross & Mary Alta Eyler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife "Margie" Margaret Alice...
