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...
Virginia Lou (Bentz) Valentine
Oct 15, 2025
Virginia Valentine, 77, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Virginia was the daughter of Jacob Thaniel Bentz and Lillian Grace Bentz of Thurmont.
Born in Emmitsburg, Virginia lived a life full of warmth, resilience, and quiet strength. She was known for her kind heart, her love of animals, and...
Doris Jean (Harne) Bare
Oct 14, 2025
Doris Jean Harne Bare, 79, of Thurmont, MD passed into the arms of the Lord at home, where she was born and resided on October 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born January 29, 1946- Doris was the daughter of the late Lawrence G. Harne and Irene V. Miller Harne. Doris Jean married Alton L. Bare...
Tammy (Shriner) Manahan
Sep 21, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tammy Manahan, who left this world on September 21, 2025, at the age of 55.
Born on December 8, 1969, Tammy brought warmth, strength, and unwavering love to everyone who knew her.
Tammy is lovingly remembered by her children, Ciara, Kassie, Hope, and Caleb, her cherished grandchildren,...
Betty Ann Tyler
Aug 31, 2025
Betty Ann Tyler, 80, of Waynesboro passed away on August 31, 2025 at the Gardens of Gettysburg.
Born September 24, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Milton & Alice nee Bowers Wolfe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Tyler and...
Delores Virginia Hanshew
Aug 30, 2025
Delores Virginia Hanshew, 83 of Frederick passed away August 30, 2025 at her home.
Born in Frederick, Maryland on June 15, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Grover "Jeff" Leroy and Maudie Arlila nee Ramsburg Hanshew.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Blank.
...
William Luther Stream
Aug 22, 2025
William Luther Stream, 50 of Frederick, passed away on August 22, 2025 at his home.
Born May 14, 1975, in Olney, Maryland he was the son of Nelson Monroe and Cindy Lou nee Warfield Stream.
Will was an entrepreneur, owning several businesses over the years including several bars; Will's Place, Stateside, Mills on the Hill,...
William Thomas Blair Ii
Jul 30, 2025
William (Bill) Thomas Blair II, 57 of Thurmont, Maryland passed from this life on July 30, 2025.
Born July 1, 1968, in Danville, Illinois, Bill was married to the love of his life, Suzanne DeVore Blair for many wonderful years.
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived in death by his daughters Megan Robertz,...
Noah Abraham Turner
Jul 21, 2025
Noah Abraham Turner 21, of Friends Creek, MD passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, after enduring injuries from an ATV accident sustained 7 years ago.
Born April 30, 2004, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania he was the son of Stanley (Tony) and Melissa Turner (Tressler). He was proceeded in death by his maternal Grandfather...
Janet Darlene Busic
Jun 30, 2025
Janet Darlene Busic, 65 of Woodbine, Maryland passed from this life on June 30, 2025.
Born June 25, 1960, she was the daughter of the late William Brown Sr. & Yvonne Louise Brown(Smith). She was engaged to Daniel P. Forrest for a number of wonderful years.
In addition to her fiancé, Janet is survived by...
Wanda J Moser
May 26, 2025
Wanda Jean Moser, 76 of Keymar, Maryland passed from this life on May 26, 2025.
Born July 19, 1948, in Frederick, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Alvie Stine Sr. & Annie Snyder. She was married to Robert Moser Sr. for 60 long years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Edward William Olinger
May 6, 2025
Born to Harvey and Vida Olinger in Dayton, Ohio where he was the 6th born out of seven siblings. He was known to his family and friends as Willie or Bill. The family moved to Lakewood, Colorado when he was 10. Bill remained in the Denver area for most of his adult life where he successfully ran his own...
