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Leonard "Stu" Dale Stuart, 86, of Boyds, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on May 9, 2022. Stu was the loving husband to Helga E. Solomon for thirty years. Born on March 7, 1936 in Iowa, he was the son to the late Raymond J. and Gladys (Hutt) Stuart. Along with his wife, Stu was survived by two beloved step-sons, Steven Solomon (Robin) and Mark Solomon (Janet); two children from his first wife, his daughter Suzanne Stevens (Pat) and his son Charles Stuart (Kathy); eight grandchildren, Hannah, Emma, Delaney, Riley, Jessica, Stephanie, Charlotte, Olivia; and numerous nephews and nieces in Iowa. Stu was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Stuart. In his younger days,...

Joyce Elizabeth Williams (nee) Starkey, 76, of Montgomery Village, MD, passed away on April 25, 2022. Joyce was the loving wife of David E. Williams. Born on November 17, 1945 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph N. III and Sarah Rebecca (Price) Starkey. Joyce is survived by her two sisters; Ellen Poteat and husband Douglas of Mt. Airy, MD, Linda Frazier of Cocoa, Fl, and one brother; David P. Starkey (Wendy) of Severna, MD. Joyce was preceded in death by one sister; Jane Merie Day, and two brothers; Joseph N. Starkey IV and George L. Starkey, and her adored pet Lassie. If Joyce had met you, she was your friend. Joyce was a kind, caring and generous person with a...

Mary D. Woodfield, 86, of Dickerson, MD, passed away on April 20, 2022. Mary was the loving wife to the late "Big Henry" H. Woodfield of Rockville, Md. Born on October 19, 1935 at the "Old Chiswell Place" in Poolesville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Francis "Frank" Marion and Mary Virginia (Young) Poole. Mary is survived by her children; James Dronenburg, Steven Dronenburg, Brenda Dronenburg, Jerry Dronenburg, one step-daughter; Margaret "Peggy" Smith Davis, one brother; Linwood H. Poole, nine grandchildren Nick Ghanayem, Melanie Molesky, Stephanie Boucher, Megan Dronenburg, Jamie Dronenburg, Ashley Main, Amanda Dronenburg, Jennifer Lewis and Kimberly Burress and ten...

Nan Alexander Ransom, 93, of Rockville, MD, died on Tuesday April 5, 2022. She was the wife of the late Edwin A. Ransom. They were married for 51 years. Born on December 6, 1928, in Houston, TX, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Elizabeth K. (Gordon) Alexander. As a child she remembered helping her grandmother, Mary Gordon, to hand out food from their kitchen door to those in need during the Great Depression. Nan received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in education from the University of Houston. She taught for several years in Texas and was known for beautiful flowing cursive writing. Nan later moved with her husband Edwin to Wilmington, DE, after their marriage...

Steven Neil Seger, 60, of Poolesville, MD, passed on April 1, 2022, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, MD. He was the loving husband of Julie Seger. Born on September 29, 1961, in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of the late Benson Edward and Henrietta Mae (Hall) Seger. Steve proudly served his country in the Army's 82nd Airborne with combat in Grenada. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved both hunting and fishing. He enjoyed woodworking and was a professional cabinetmaker. Steve loved time on his boat and loved the water, whether it was a lake, river or the ocean. He loved his family and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. Surviving besides his wife are two children;...

Chief Emeritus George T. Hillard, 93, of Poolesville, MD, passed away on March 20, 2022. George served as Fire Chief at Montgomery County Station #14, Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department (UMCVFD), for 39 years, retiring as Chief in 1998. He joined the fire department in 1953, inspired by a major fire that destroyed two buildings, heavily damaged his original plumbing shop, and threatened his home. George was an active member of the Department for 69 years and was inducted to the Montgomery County Firefighter Hall of Fame in 1979. In 2001, an award in his name was implemented, recognizing his contributions and leadership to the citizens and Montgomery County Fire Rescue...

William "Bill" Baltzer Fox, 90, of Dickerson, MD, passed away on March 18, 2022. He was the loving husband to JoAnn Emma (Marose) Fox. Born on August 21, 1931, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late William Guy and Ethel Nancy (Larkin) Fox. Bill is survived by four children; Rebecca Schreffler (Victor) of Yuba City, CA, Dorothy Jury (Lon) of Lititz, PA, Jennifer Karschner (Shorty) of Dickerson, MD and William B. Fox ll (Elayne) of Largo, Fl., eleven grandchildren: Jonathan Schreffler, Andrea (Schreffler) Taylor, and Stephen Schreffler; Helaine Henry, Laura Skakle, Sam and Maddy Lehr, Logan, Erin and Kaylin Jury, and Kevin Fox, two great grandchildren; Jackson and Kyle Skakle, four...

Loretta Mae Jeffers, 73, of Monrovia, MD, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022 at the Kline Hospice House in Mt Airy . She was the loving wife of the late Richard "Dickie" Jeffers. Born on May 1, 1948, in Boyds, MD, she was the daughter of the late Herman H. and Nellie V. (Cullers) Fitzwater. Loretta is survived by one daughter; Michelle Leppo (Michael) of Monrovia, MD; One sister Mary Virts of Boyds, MD, five sister-n-laws; Nancy Allnutt of Boyds, MD, Mary Young (Tom) of Damascus, MD, Eleanor Wilkinson of Dickerson, MD, Barbara Richards of Gaithersburg MD, Lucille Fitzwater of Hagerstown MD, one brother-n-law; David Jeffers (Kathy) of Poolesville MD , and numerous nieces and...

Dennis Hubble Allnutt, 72, of Boyds, MD, passed away on March 10, 2022. He was the loving husband of Nancy Jeffers Allnutt. Born on December 2, 1949 in Seneca, MD, he was the son of the late Robert and Ila (Hubble) Allnutt. Along with his wife, Dennis is survived by three daughters; Amy Lynn Allnutt of Chicago, IL, Sarah Ann Allnutt (Herb Wright) of Frederick, MD and Kelly Sue Allnutt (Dan Poch) of Frederick, five siblings; Marilyn Stream of Beuford, GA, Delores Covey of West Virginia, Larry Allnutt of Thurmont, MD, Janet Williams of West Virginia and Frank Allnutt of Virginia, three grandchildren; Anthony Allnutt, Stacee Allnutt, Derrick Allnutt-Poch. Dennis was predeceased by one...

Thomas W. Smith, 63, of Mt. Airy, MD, passed away on February 26, 2022, in his home surrounded by love. Born on July 14, 1958 in MD, he was the son to the late Roy Lee and Ruth Marie (Stokes) Smith. Tom is survived by his wife, Beth Smith of 26 years, two sisters; Jeanette Broadwater and Linda Jenkins (Mike), four nieces, five great nieces, one great-great nephew and one daughter in heart. He was also survived by his two dogs and 14 myotonic goats. Tom's love of agriculture started in the 8th grade with the Gaithersburg FFA. Though he held many jobs he enjoyed the last 17 years he spent at Gladhill Brothers, Damascus and especially, his final three months at Tractor Supply in Mt. Airy....

Dr. R. Christopher "Chris" Goodwin passed away on February 18th at the age of 73. He was the son of the late Harold Leland Goodwin and Elizabeth Ingeborg Svensk Goodwin of suburban Maryland. Dr. Goodwin was a dedicated scholar and practitioner of anthropology and archaeology, having graduated from Tulane University (B.A. Honors 1971), Florida State University (M.S. 1973), and Arizona State University (Ph.D. 1979). One of the nation's leading experts in cultural resources management, he was passionate about preserving the past, making it relevant for today, and shaping a better future. After serving as a Research Associate at the Yale Peabody Museum and a Research Fellow at the United...

Mildred (Biddie) E. Piasecki, 78, of Damascus, MD, passed away on February 17, 2022. She was the loving wife to the late Daniel S. Piasecki. Born on July 31, 1943 in Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Joseph and Mildred Cordelia (Stottlemyer) Hayes. Mildred is survived by her son; Dan Piasecki, wife, Veronica, sister; Jennifer Haeberle, one granddaughter; Alexis Piasecki and numerous beloved cousins and friends. The family will be receiving friends on Monday, February 21st from 10:00 AM -11:00 AM at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S...

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Andrew James Dimopoulos, 31, of Poolesville, MD, passed away on January 10, 2022 from pneumonia. Born on August 26, 1990 in MD, he was the son of James G. and Melaine Dimopoulos. Along with his parents, Andrew was survived by his siblings; Angela Bielecki (Matt), Christopher Dimopoulos (Carli McGoff), his nieces and nephews; Gracie, Cora, Lucas, Chloe, Amelia, Theodore and his caregiver, Maria Caro. Funeral service and interment are private. Andrew's final resting place will be at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12899 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20853. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in his memory to the Lollipop Kids Foundation, 7901 Beechcraft Ave Unit V,...

Ryan J. Costantino, 41, of Rockville, MD, passed away on January 2, 2022. Born on April 14, 1980 in D.C., he was the son of Paul A. Costantino and Katherine A. Kirschbaum. He is preceded by Mike Kirschbaum, the one he considered "Dad". Along with his mom, Ryan was survived by his beloved family, including his sister, Kristyn McComas, grandmother, Doris Costantino, Aunt Marie and Uncle Jim Willett and numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins who he held dearly. Ryan was an avid reader, movie watcher/critic and a lover to all cats and dogs. Most thought of Ryan as a dog whisperer. Ryan was fondly known as the neighborhood pet sitter and dog walker. He demonstrated a deep understanding and...

Michael William Ciaramello, born in Brooklyn, NY, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021 after a long and happy dance through life. He was 93 years old. Michael was a family man, a provider and doting patriarch, with a lifelong commitment to his late wife Ruth. He served in the Korean War, building the Osan Air Base with the US Army Corps of Engineers. He later put himself through college at the New York Polytechnic Institute of Engineering, and had a long career in telecommunications with Western Electric as an electrical engineer. Though a New Yorker at heart, his career brought him to Fallston, MD, and he eventually retired in Poolesville, MD. Michael cherished having an active and...

Kelly O. Williams Sr., 87, affectionately known as Daddy Kelly, passed away peacefully on 18 December 2021. He was born on 11 July 1934 to Kelly P. Williams and Frankie Atwell Williams in Sellman, Md. Kelly was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife Pat of 67 years, 3 siblings Arnold Williams, Imagene Wynne, Jaunita Hubble, and Grandson Kelly O Williams III. He married Patricia Allnutt on 27 June 1953 and together they spent nearly 67 wonderful years together before Pat's passing on 24 April 2020. Kelly and Pat are survived by 2 children, Kelly Williams Jr of Jefferson, and Teresa Lewis (and husband Larry) of Adamstown, MD. He also leaves behind 2 precious grandchildren and their...

Allen Doyle Lewis Sr, passed away peacefully on 10 December 2021. He was just shy of 90, born on 5 January 1932 to Guy V Lewis Sr and Lottie Mainhart Lewis in Sellman, Md. He was the last of his 6 siblings (Guy Lewis, Jr, Marjorie Randles, Wendell Lewis, Barbara Kanode, and Marshall J Lewis) to go home to the Lord to be with his Mom, Dad, and loving wife Barbara and siblings. He married Barbara Jean Fraley on 15 September 1951 and together they spent nearly 65 wonderful years together before Barbara Jean's passing on 29 March 2016. Allen and Barbara are survived by 4 children, Elaine Cuthbertson (and husband Randy) of Charleston SC, Allen Lewis Jr (and wife Becky) of Lakewood, WA, Larry...

Richard (Kirk) A. Kirkpatrick, 79, of Poolesville, MD, passed away on December 10, 2021. Born on February 6, 1942 in Maryland, he was the son to the late Lewis and Nancie (Allan) Kirkpatrick. Richard was the loving husband to Carole Harman. Along with his wife, Richard is survived by his children; Betty Kirkpatrick, Michael Kirkpatrick, step-son, Billy Harman, step-son, Adam Harman, one brother; Kenny Kirkpatrick, one sister; Christie William and seven grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by one sister; Anita Kirkpatrick. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Mr. Larry Andrew King, 82, of Dickerson, MD passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Larry was born to Andrew W. and Dorothy E. King in Laytonsville, MD on May 18, 1939. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of sixty five years, Dorothy Anne King, two daughters, Linda A. Dean and her husband Bill of Virginia Beach, VA and Laurie A. McKinley and her husband Richard of Poolesville, MD, two grandsons Christopher A. Lewis and his wife Jennifer of Frederick, MD and Aaron T. Dean of Chicago, IL and one great grand-daughter Lucy Lewis. Larry is also survived by two sisters Elva Figuracion and Pat Spies of Colonial Beach, VA and one brother, Thomas King and his wife Betty...

James Upton Spring, 89, of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away on November 3, 2021. Born on October 23, 1932 in Boyds, MD, he was the son to the late Rupert W. and Mamie C. (Alexander) Spring. James was survived by one son; Jerry Spring, one sister; Gloria Duvall, three grandchildren; Jason Spring, Jessica (Spring) Howell, husband, Carl, Timothy Spring, wife, Nicole and four great-grandchildren; Madelyn, Everett, Cayden and Mason Howell. Services for James will be private. He will be laid to rest at Boyds Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 19901 White Ground Rd, Boyds, MD 20841.