All Obituaries

George Nevin Oswald, Sr., 90, of Smithsburg, MD, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD. Born October 30, 1933, in Garfield, MD, he was the son of the late Lester Lee Oswald and Meda Catherine (Kuhn) Oswald. He attended Smithsburg High School. He was a welder by trade for 43 years. He retired from Pangborn Corporation after 35 years of service. George is survived by his wife of 70 years, Susan (Sanbower) Oswald whom he married August 15, 1953, son,...

Thomas Edward Seal, 56, of Hagerstown MD, passed away unexpectantly on April 17th, 2024. Thomas ‘Ed’ was born on April 24th, 1967, to Ms. Shirley A Welsh of Baltimore, MD. He spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Baltimore, until he relocated to Frederick, MD in 1994. There, he found hope and a new start through the Frederick Rescue Mission. Ed was an advocate and member of the community for many years, overcoming life’s challenges through Christ. Shortly...

John Byrd Nichols IV of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away in the late evening hours on April 15, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born on July 23, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John Byrd Nichols III, and Margaret Naomi (Gaskin) Nichols. John was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and shared his childhood with his only sibling, Sharon Nicole (Nichols) Marcel growing up in the Roland Park neighborhood. His fondest memories in his youth were fishing with his dad in the...

Charles Richard (Rich) Dewees of Thurmont passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Rich was born in Franklinville on September 13, 1945. He was the son of Ray M. and Hazel Hewitt Dewees. In addition to his wife, Judy, Rich is survived by his sons Scott (Heather), Shawn (Angela) and a daughter Stephanie. He is survived by his grandchildren, the light of his life, Cody, Megan (Andrew), Madison, Nevaeh, Nehemiah, Noah, Katie (Chris), Tory and Savannah. He is also survived by 3 brothers, Bobby...

Kenneth "Sonny" Nathaniel Bolt, 93, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 8, 2024, at Fahrney-Keedy Nursing Home, Boonsboro, surrounded by loving family. Born on April 5, 1931, in Round Hill, VA, he was the son of the late Dora Agnes (Legg) and Obie Dison Bolt. Kenneth served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Edna Payne; and Brother, James Bolt. Kenneth worked as a mechanic and school bus driver for Frederick...

Wilbur Brunner, 68, of Chewsville, MD passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 14th, 2024, at White Oak Hospital in Silver Springs, Maryland. He was admitted for a scheduled heart pacemaker procedure. It was successful, but he developed breathing, kidney complications and a gall bladder infection. Wilbur, was born on January 14th, 1956, to the late Wilbur L Brunner Sr and Dorthy L Reese Wilbur is survived by his half-brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and...

Oscar Wayne Gladden, 76, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Doey's House. Born January 3, 1948, in Martinsburg, WV, Oscar was the son of the late John and Elsie Gladden. Oscar served in the US Navy and Air Force. Finishing his career as a Senior Master Sergeant. He worked for the state of West Virginia, at the Air National Guard. Oscar was a skilled carpenter and heavy equipment operator. He has a fun and loving personality, which allowed him to make...

Beatriz “Titi” Ortega of Thurmont, MD passed away on April 7th at the age of 76 of after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Beatriz was born in 1947 in Guatemala City. She was highly regarded in her community for her leadership and devotion to education. She graduated from prestigious universities in Guatemala with degrees in Psychology, Pedagogy, Business and Teaching. She was the founder and principal of school Colegio Bilingue Mundo Infantil y Cientifico Americano, and...

Christine "Chrissy" Caren Phebus (Case), 63, of Thurmont, MD, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Frederick Memorial Hospital, with her husband by her side. Chrissy was born on February 6, 1961, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Florence Case and the late Col. Clifford Case. She was a graduate of Woodlawn Senior High, Class of 1979. Chrissy will be greatly missed by her husband of 28 years, John A. Phebus, mother, Florence, sisters, Carol (Andy) Byrd, Connie...

Ronald Lee Cox, Sr., 75, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away from this world on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Doey's House in Hagerstown, MD. Born July 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Roy C. Cox and Alice M. Young. In addition to his parents, Ronald is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Cox. Ronald is survived by his wife of 30 years, Beverly Harshman, daughter, Rhonda Merrill (Shannon), son, Ronald L. Cox, Jr. (Dara), stepfather, Al "Boots" Young, sisters, Mary Lee...