obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 11, 2025

Maurice "Marty" Everett Sites Jr, 72 of Emmitsburg died on March 11, 2025, at Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Born June 1, 1952, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Maurice Everett Sr. & Lillian Madoline nee Martin Sites. He was the husband of Brenda Sites for 43 years.

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Mar 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Ms. Betty Jean Heims, 66, of 146 Emmitsburg Road, Thurmont, Maryland. She now watches over us after passing away peacefully Saturday, March 1 at her home after a seven-month journey with lung cancer, leaving a void that will not be easily filled.

Betty was born in...

Feb 10, 2025

Merrilea Ellen Greenawalt, 80, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Merrilea was born on May 22nd 1944 to Doris May Kimball in Beverly, Massachusetts.  After Merrilea graduated from Oxen Hill High School, in Maryland she studied at Ohio State University, transferring to the University of Maryland to complete her degree.

After...

Dec 31, 2024

Robert L. "Bob" Green , age 77 of Thurmont,MD, passed peacefully December 31,2024 at Frederick Health Hospital, Frederick,MD.

Robert is proceeded in death, in addition to his parents, by his uncles and aunts , John and Helen Shorb,and Theodore and Evelyn Forrest. He is survived by his wife, Linda, and son, Jason.

Born in Frederick,MD...

Dec 28, 2024

Nancy Louise Davis, 88 of Fayetteville and formally of Sabillasville passed away on Saturday December 28, 2024, at Paramount Senior Living.

Born September 9, 1936, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Charles Edgar & Marian nee Waynant McKissick.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband John W. Davis Jr....

Nov 7, 2024

David Lloyd Messner, known as Dave, beloved by those who knew him, passed away peacefully at age 79, on November 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born August 10, 1945, to the late Ralph Lloyd and Frances Rita Messner, Dave lived a life full of love, joy, and peace.  He was the devoted and adoring husband of Sandra...

Oct 9, 2024

Minna Katharina Spielmann Stitely, 90 of Thurmont Md. Passed away Wednesday October 9 th 2024 at Fredrick Memorial Hospital.

Born June 11, 1934 in Germany she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Marie Protzmann nee Spielmann.

Minna came to the united states in December of 1959. She proudly gained her citizenship on April...