Curtis L. Powell Jr. February 23, 1964 – December 28, 2025 Curtis L. Powell, Jr., age 61, peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 28, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare of Ballenger Creek, Frederick, MD, where he had been a resident since February 2021. Curtis was born on February 23, 1964, in Waynesboro, PA. He…

July 12, 1933 – December 9, 2025 Harold “Cap” Lowell Long, 92, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 9, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Thurmont, Maryland, on July 12, 1933, the eighth of ten children born to the late Franklin and Ruth (Troxell) Long. He grew up active in 4-H…

March 15, 1941 – November 9, 2025 Floyd Beachley Kennedy, 84, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, PA, surrounded by loving family. Born on March 15, 1941, in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Lucille Myrtle (Lankford) and John Franklin Kennedy. In addition…

August 30, 1953 November 3, 2025 Michael Evan Rakes, age 72, of Thurmont, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Frederick Health Hospital, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on August 30, 1953, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Cecil D. Rakes and Evelyn M. (Miller) Rakes. He…

December 13, 1938 – September 22, 2025 Virginia Gay Hahn, 86, of Thurmont, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her home. Born on December 13, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Virginia Ruth (Eyler) Elder. She was the wife of the late Lewis Edward…

September 5, 1923 – September 24, 2025 Gloria Rose Joy Martin Bauerline, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered into God’s eternal care on September 24, 2025, at the age of 102. Born on September 5, 1923, in Emmitsburg, Maryland, she was the eldest of ten children of the late Hubert and Gertrude Joy. A…

May 6, 1945 – August 2, 2025 Maureen Flynn Aravanis, 80, of Emmitsburg, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Kline Hospice House, Mount Airy, MD, surrounded by loving family. Born on May 6, 1945, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Josephine A. (Garrity) and John F. Hartert.…

April 30, 2004 – July 21, 2025 Noah Abraham Turner, 21, of Friends Creek, Maryland, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, after enduring injuries from an ATV accident sustained seven years ago. Born April 30, 2004, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Stanley (Tony) and Melissa Turner (Tressler).…

February 6, 1951 – June 29, 2025 William Eugene Martin—known to family and friends simply as Gene—passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was 74. Born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to William Murray Martin and Gloria (Joy) Martin Bauerline, Gene spent most of his life in the close-knit communities of Northern Maryland. A proud…

February 11, 1940 – July 17, 2025 Eric (Bud) Eugene Glass, 85, died July 17, 2025, at his home on Toms Creek Church Road in Emmitsburg, Maryland. A lifelong resident of Emmitsburg, Eric was born February 11, 1940. He was the son of the late Paul C. and Lucy Estelle Davis Glass. Eric and his…

October 16, 1937 – June 5, 2025 Juanita Jane Myers Bowers, age 87, of Walkersville, MD, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 16, 1937, in Emmitsburg, MD, and was the daughter of the late Charles F. Myers and Helen Stonesifer Myers. Juanita graduated from Thurmont High…

May 30, 1942 – June 4, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Nelson Leroy Smith announces his passing on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 83. Mr. Smith (Smitty) of Thurmont passed away at WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. Born on May 30, 1942, in Frederick County, MD, he was the…

March 13, 1940 – June 1, 2025 James (Jim) Glenn Bittner, 85, of Sabillasville, MD, died Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Sabillasville. Jim was born March 13, 1940, at home in Lantz (now Sabillasville), to the late Harold A. and Helen E. (Miller) Bittner. He attended church…

May 10, 1985 – July 17, 2023 In loving memory of Bryan M. Riffle who left this world July 17, 2023. We miss you every day and think about you with love, knowing we’ll be together again in that peaceful place where you’re waiting. Love, Kevin R. Riffle (Dad) and Cynthia Wyant For Bryan –…

Mary Kate Price March 14, 1931- April 5, 2025 Mary Kate Price, 94, formerly of Emmitsburg, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson, MD. Mary Kate was born in Rogersville, TN, on March 14, 1931, the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Ella C. (Mayo) Larmer. She was…

Submitted by Joan Fry Elizabeth “Betty” Tilford Willis Reid, 72, a member of one of the oldest families in the Blue Ridge Summit area, died April 10, 1997, in her summer home in Armonk, New York, of lung cancer brought about by smoking. She was a winter resident of Delray Beach, Florida. Born October 22,…

July 11, 1936 – December 29, 2024 Harold “Dick” Bittner of Thurmont died December 29, 2024, at his home,  surrounded by his family. He was born at home on July 11, 1936, in Lantz (now Sabillasville), Maryland, to the late Harold A. and Helen E. (Miller) Bittner. He was 88. He is survived by his…

Patricia Alice Topper December 28, 1926 – November 6, 2024 Patricia Alice Topper, 97, of Emmitsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A woman of noble character, a mighty force of independence and strength, she lived her life guided by her steadfast commitment to God, family, and community. Born on December 28, 1926,…

October 31, 1941 to August 27, 2024 Sara Taylor Miller, 82, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024,  at York Wellspan Hospital, York, Pennsylvania. Born October 31, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, Sara always enjoyed the magical, whimsical, and “witchiness” the Halloween celebration exudes, along with an affinity for Star Trek and its memorabilia, as well…