Molesworth-Williams Funeral Home

On Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home in Damascus, Kenneth William Smith, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away suddenly at age 77. Ken was born on October 9, 1943, in Frederick, MD. He was a local boy who graduated from Damascus High School where he was a member of the FFA. He leaves behind his high-school sweetheart, and wife of 59 years, Rebecca (Stacy) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Ella (Mullinix) Smith and his sister Evelyn King. Ken enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time at their home in Crisfield. Trips to Rocky Gap and golfing with the guys were also favorite activities. He was a hard worker and a...

On Monday, July 19, 2021, at his home in Damascus, Kenneth William Smith, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, passed away at age 77. Ken was born on October 9, 1943, in Frederick, MD. He was a local boy who graduated from Damascus High School where he was a member of the FFA. He leaves behind his high-school sweetheart, and wife of 59 years, Rebecca (Stacy) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Ella (Mullinix) Smith and his sister Evelyn King. Ken enjoyed fishing and hunting, and spending time at their home in Crisfield. Trips to Rocky Gap and golfing with the guys were also favorite activities. He was a hard worker and a friend to...

Patricia Ann Molsky, age 90, of Frederick, Md., passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Citizens Care and Rehab Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Molsky. Born March 17, 1931 in Butler, Pennsylvania, Patricia was the daughter of the late Clifford. A. and Alice Allen Manny. She was of the Catholic Faith. Pat was a graduate of Butler H.S. and Clarion University. From age 12-18 she was a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of America as Lead Bugler in their Drum and Bugle Corp. The biggest thrill was sharing the elation that comes with winning the State Championship in 1948 with so many girls who became lifelong friends. She was a music lover and friend of animals....

Patricia Ann Molsky, age 90, of Frederick, Md., passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Citizens Care and Rehab Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Molsky. Born March 17, 1931 in Butler, Pennsylvania, Patricia was the daughter of the late Clifford. A. and Alice Allen Manny. She was of the Catholic Faith. Pat was a graduate of Butler H.S. and Clarion University. From age 12-18 she was a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of America as Lead Bugler in their Drum and Bugle Corp. The biggest thrill was sharing the elation that comes with winning the State Championship in 1948 with so many girls who became lifelong friends. She was a music lover and friend of animals....

Patricia Ann Molsky, age 90, of Frederick, Md., passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Citizens Care and Rehab Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Molsky. Born March 17, 1931 in Butler, Pennsylvania, Patricia was the daughter of the late Clifford. A. and Alice Allen Manny. Pat was a graduate of Butler H.S. and Clarion University. From age 12-18 she was a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of America as Lead Bugler in their Drum and Bugle Corp. The biggest thrill was sharing the elation that comes with winning the State Championship in 1948 with so many girls who became lifelong friends. She was a music lover and friend of animals. Pat's gift of playing the piano...

Patricia Ann Molsky, age 90, of Frederick, Md., passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Citizens Care and Rehab Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Molsky. Born March 17, 1931 in Butler, Pennsylvania, Patricia was the daughter of the late Clifford. A. and Alice Allen Manny. Pat was a graduate of Butler H.S. and Clarion University. From age 12-18 she was a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of America as Lead Bugler in their Drum and Bugle Corp. The biggest thrill was sharing the elation that comes with winning the State Championship in 1948 with so many girls who became lifelong friends. She was a music lover and friend of animals. Pat's gift of playing the piano...

Steven Tyler Haines, 27, of Damascus, Maryland passed away suddenly on Thursday July 15, 2021 in Frederick, Maryland. Born on October 24, 1993 in Olney, Maryland, he was the Son of Jason Haines and Amy and Edgar Alvear. He is survived by his sister Courtney Haines (Juver Diaz) of Damascus and Sister Erika (John) Lane, Nephew John and Niece Jamie of Princeton North Carolina. Grandparents Lewis and Janet Haines of Damascus, Bud and Pat Brabson of Taneytown, Sam and Kimberly French of Ijamsville. Aunts Shirley (Mark) Appleby, Lisa (Andy) Carpenter, Kelli (Chester) Gierula and numerous cousins. Steven enjoyed working with the tractors on the farm, spending time with his family and friends,...

Mr. Robert Lee Runkles (Bob), 80, of Braddock Heights, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 61 years to Sallie Louise Beall Runkles. Born on May 29, 1941 in Damascus, Bob was son of the late Lester R. Runkles, Sr. and Janet E. Runkles. Bob graduated from Damascus High School in 1959 and married his high school sweetheart in June of 1960. The family had a celebration together for the 60th anniversary, which was shortly after Bob's diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Bob retired from the Bethesda Fire Department after 25 years of service. He also had a side construction business building houses,...

Mr. Robert Lee Runkles (Bob), 80, of Braddock Heights, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 61 years to Sallie Louise Beall Runkles. Born on May 29, 1941 in Damascus, Bob was son of the late Lester R. Runkles, Sr. and Janet E. Runkles. Bob graduated from Damascus High School in 1959 and married his high school sweetheart in June of 1960. The family had a celebration together for the 60th anniversary, which was shortly after Bob's diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Bob retired from the Bethesda Fire Department after 25 years of service. He also had a side construction business building houses,...

Loretta S. Sullivan of Mt. Airy, Maryland died July 8, 2021. Survived by husband, John L. Sullivan, four children, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two siblings and extended family and friends. Predeceased by her daughter, Pamela A. Sullivan. If desired, a donation in memory of Loretta may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc. www.gilchristcares.org. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website at www.molesworthwilliams.com

Barbara Louise Conley, age 89, of Damascus, Maryland, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, with her sons by her side. She resided at Raphael House, in Rockville Maryland, for the past nine years. Her devoted husband, Ronald "Buzz" Conley, preceded her in death in 2006. Born April 19, 1932, in Barnesboro (Northern Cambria), Pa., Barbara was a faithful servant and loved her family dearly. She leaves behind her sons Dennis Conley and his wife Jill of Poolesville, Michael Conley and his wife Heather of Chevy Chase and Steven Conley and his wife Shirley of Midlothian, Virginia; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Conley is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Gertrude V. and...

Barbara Louise Conley, age 89, of Damascus, Maryland, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, with her sons by her side. She resided at Raphael House, in Rockville Maryland, for the past nine years. Her devoted husband, Ronald "Buzz" Conley, preceded her in death in 2006. Born April 19, 1932, in Barnesboro (Northern Cambria), Pa., Barbara was a faithful servant and loved her family dearly. She leaves behind her sons Dennis Conley and his wife Jill of Poolesville, Michael Conley and his wife Heather of Chevy Chase and Steven Conley and his wife Shirley of Midlothian, Virginia; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Conley is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Gertrude V. and...

Marilyn Windsor Monard, 88, of Marriottsville, MD passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Marilyn was born on July 22, 1932, in Boyds, MD, the eldest of three children to the late Willis and Katherine Windsor. A graduate of Gaithersburg HS, Marilyn worked as a courthouse clerk after high school. Young Marilyn also volunteered with the American Heart Association. After his return from the Korean War, Marilyn found a new interest in a childhood friend and began dating John "Mike" Monard, of Boyds, MD. The two married in 1951 and began their life together. Married for sixty-six years before Mike's passing in 2018, they raised three children: Terry, Tracy and Trevor. Marilyn also...

Evelyn Louise Thomas, age 84, of Tuscarora, Maryland, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Gene Earl Thomas. They were married in Gaithersburg February 6, 1960. She was born December 21, 1936 in Luray Virginia a daughter of the late John R. and Mamie L. Miller. Mrs. Thomas was a graduate of Damascus High School, Damascus, Maryland and she had worked for the National Geographic Society in Gaithersburg. She leaves to cherish her love and memories a daughter Terry L. Thomas of Tuscarora, Md., a sister Virginia Woodard , Frederick Md., and a sister-in-law Nettie Thomas of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Grandchildren: Raymond...

Sterling Addison Mullinix, 95, of Hedgesville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2021, while a patient at the Martinsburg Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV. He was born August 27, 1925, a son of the late Asbury and Lillian Mullinix; grew up in Howard County, attending and graduating from Lisbon High School in the class of 1942. After graduating he was employed by Southern States Cooperative Service (SSCS) for many years. During his employment at SSCS he attended college and earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He was later employed by the United States Department of Defense, from which he retired in 1988. Sterling was the beloved husband for 72 years of Ann Warfield...

Donna L. Puffenbarger, age 65, of Damascus, Md., died Sunday June 6 2021, at Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville. Born June 3, 1956 in Bethesda, she is the daughter of Florence Foster of Gaithersburg, and the late Joseph Alvin Foster. Donna graduated from Gaithersburg High School in 1974 and was a secretary for Montgomery County Public School System. Besides her Mother she is survived by a brother Dave Foster (Leesa). She is preceded in death by her father Joseph A. Foster and grandparents Clarence E. and Anna L. Payne. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at Molesworth-Williams Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus, Md. 20872. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m....

Bonnie W. Cooley, 75, of Clarksburg, Maryland passed away at her home on Monday, May 24. 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Cooley. Mrs. Cooley was born on October 7, 1945 to Joseph Roy and Inez Whipp. She graduated from Gaithersburg High School and after various jobs found her true calling as a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Bonnie cherished her family and her faith. She took great pride in providing a home that was full of love. Mrs. Cooley was a longtime member of Clarksburg United Methodist Church. Surviving Bonnie are her sons: Tavis Cooley of Leland, North Carolina and Tristan Cooley of Mt. Airy, Maryland; grandchildren: Taylor, Jason, Dylon, and Ryan;...