Molesworth-Williams Funeral Home

Lonnie West Luther, 78, of Damascus, Maryland entered eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday August 9, 2023, after a two-month battle with multiple myeloma. Lonnie was born in Savoy, Arkansas in 1945 to the late Roland and Grace Blanche Luther. Lonnie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mina Luther, and their children: daughter, Lonette (Charles) Solis of Reston, Virginia, daughter Margaret (Shawn) Zimmerman of Adamstown, Maryland, son, Londell (Erin) Luther and daughter, Marla (Andrew) Keller both of Damascus, Maryland. His thirteen grandchildren were his pride and joy. They are - Trinity, Spartan, Valor, Titan, and Arabella Solis, Rachel, Abby, and Chase...

Thelma Louise Gesling, 91, of Monrovia was received into heaven on July 31st surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late James O. Gesling who preceded her in death on July 30, 1978. Born July 17, 1932, in her family's farmhouse in Glasgow, MO, she was the daughter of the late Herman Yaeger and Anna Jewell Yaeger Rose. After graduating from Moberly Area Junior College, she was a teacher for two years before completing her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville, MO. She met the love of her life while in college, married after graduation and began teaching in a one-room schoolhouse, "Number 7," in Middle Grove, MO. Her...

Ronald Franklin Walter age 67 of Damascus, Maryland passed away peacefully on Saturday July 15, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1956, in Olney, Maryland, a son of the late Douglas H. and Ruth Arlene Walter. Ron started his career as an automotive mechanic at Warfield's Damascus Chevrolet dealership. He enjoyed working on cars and antique tractors in his spare time. Ron also had a great passion for farming, as did his father. In 1985 they jointly bought a farm in Greencastle, Pennsylvania where at one time he raised as many as 80 sheep. In the early 2000's Ron bought and moved to his own farm in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania where he began to raise black angus cattle. He was very proud of his...

Mary Jane Watkins, age 85, of Cedar Grove, Maryland passed away from this life Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation Center, Sandy Spring, Maryland. She was the wife of the late Maynard D. Watkins, Jr., her husband for 63 years. Maynard passed away April 26, 2023. She was born December 23, 1937, in Frederick Maryland, a daughter of the late James F. and Edith Purdum Mullinix. Mary Jane worked her full career at the Department of Energy in Germantown, Md. She enjoyed her flowers, grooming the yard, shopping, and traveling to see her friends. She is survived by her son Craig Watkins and his wife Dawn, and two grandsons Carl and Matt Watkins. There will be no...

Aymora Faye Shivers, age 75, of Ijamsville, Md., left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father, Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Faye had been cared for at the Klein House Hospice in Mount Airy, Md. She was the beloved wife of Donald L. Shivers, they had no children. Faye was born June 17, 1948, in Norman, Oklahoma. Her family then moved to Cabin John when she was five years old. Mrs. Shivers graduated from Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda Md. in 1966. She attended Montgomery College and then went to work for IBM in Gaithersburg. She retired from IBM after working there for many years. She met the love of her life, Don, in the early sixties, and they were married on August 23, 1969. ...

Daniel Winter Kemp, 71, of Frederick, passed away Thursday, June 8 at Frederick Health Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born January 7, 1952 in Takoma Park, Maryland, a son of the late Robert & Mary Smith Kemp. Dan graduated from Damascus High School where he was a member of the Honor Society, and Drum Major for the marching band. He was a gifted artist and graphic designer. He loved gardening, cooking and reading. Dan was able to find sobriety through the Helping Up Mission in Baltimore. He is survived by two daughters: Mary Elizabeth "Matie" Lee and husband Gary, of Middleburg, Virginia and Rachel Winter Kemp of Frederick, two grandsons: Dakota Daniel Lee and Spencer...

Barbara Lucille Cody of Thurmont, MD (formerly of Montgomery and Frederick County MD and Gloucester, VA) went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2023. She was born on August 12, 1940, in Boyds, MD to Carl G Youngerman and Lucille Yancey Youngerman. She married John Samuel Cody on June 25, 1960, and has three children, James "Jay" Cody and his wife Tracie of Thurmont, MD; Carla Cody of Chester, VA; and Barbara Jean Cody of Thurmont, MD. She has four grandchildren: Sarah Orr, Rachel Cody, Cody Davis and Emily Davis; four great grandchildren: Conor Burkett, Robert "RJ" Summerville, Adriana Mitchell and Monroe Mitchell; and a brother: Joseph Youngerman of Killeen, TX. Barbara was preceded...

Susan Irene Cina passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD. Sue was born on December 26, 1945, to Randolph and Lorretta (Lynch) Shackleford in Brentwood, Maryland. Sue graduated high school from St. Patrick's Academy in Washington DC. Sue married James Cina on October 16, 1965, in Takoma Park, MD. She had many different jobs throughout her life but among her favorites were wife, mother, grandmother, EMT, and Babbles the clown. Making people smile was one of her goals and she excelled at it. Sue is survived by her husband, James Cina of Rapid City, SD; children, Deb (Cina) and Tom Gartner of Mt Airy, MD, and Bill and Amy (Fox) Cina of Rapid City, SD;...

Lewis Edward Haines, 83, of Damascus, Maryland passed away on Saturday May 27, 2023, at Lorien Assisted Living in Mount Airy, Maryland. Lewis is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janet (Watkins) Haines. Born on December 10, 1939, in Purdum, Maryland, he was the son of the late Walter E Haines Jr. and Ruth (Watkins) Haines. Lewis was a graduate of Damascus High School, class of 1958. He was employed by Haines Construction building houses for 10 years until moving to the Federal Government working as a fire inspector at Walter Reed AMC. While at Walter Reed, he was a captain when he retired in 1994. He was a life member of Mountain View Church where he was a trustee. He was also a life...

Edward R. Staub of Damascus, Maryland died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. He was born October 15, 1944 on a farm, which is now part of Gaithersburg, Maryland, a son of the late Luther F. and Margaret A. Gue Staub. Surviving him are three brothers Luther F. Staub, Jr., Jerry L. Staub, and Robert E. Staub, and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a brother John R. Staub, and sisters Barbara E. Staub and Nancy C. Staub. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website at www.molesworthwilliams.com

Robert Bruce Lyons, 72, of Gaithersburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Margaret Anne, his brothers Craig (Patti) and John (Gail), 6 nieces and nephews, and 18 great and great-great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Margaret Agnes Lyons. A greatly loved family man, friend, co-worker, lawyer, and scholar, he will be greatly missed. Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 25 at Molesworth-Williams Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus, Maryland. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday May 26 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 9240 Damascus Road, Damascus, Maryland 20872. ...

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, William F. Hauptman, died at the Kline House in Frederick not far from his home with his loved ones with him. He was born at Old Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC on January 8, 1927 to Gerhardt and Elizabeth Hauptman. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 47 years, Dorothy V. (Lamson). He is survived by five children Cynthia, Christine, Victor (Margaret), Bill (Trudy) and Jacqueline (Russ). He has six wonderful grandchildren John (Haley), Matthew, Kyle (Kaitlyn), Rachel (Ryan), Leanne (Evan), and Robert (Mary). He has three incredible great grandchildren Hayden, Jordan, Reece and another little one on the way. He also leaves behind many loved extended...

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, William F. Hauptman, died at the Kline House in Frederick not far from his home with his loved ones with him. He was born at Old Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC on January 8, 1927 to Gerhardt and Elizabeth Hauptman. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 47 years, Dorothy V. (Lamson). He is survived by five children Cynthia, Christine, Victor (Margaret), Bill (Trudy) and Jacqueline (Russ). He has six wonderful grandchildren John (Haley), Matthew, Kyle (Kaitlyn), Rachel (Ryan), Leanne (Evan), and Robert (Mary). He has three incredible great grandchildren Hayden, Jordan, Reece and another little one on the way. He also leaves behind many loved extended...

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, William F. Hauptman, died at the Kline House in Frederick not far from his home with his loved ones with him. He was born at Old Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC on January 8, 1927 to Gerhardt and Elizabeth Hauptman. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 47 years, Dorothy V. (Lamson). He is survived by five children Cynthia, Christine, Victor (Margaret), Bill (Trudy) and Jacqueline (Russ). He has six wonderful grandchildren John (Haley), Matthew, Kyle (Kaitlyn), Rachel (Ryan), Leanne (Evan), and Robert (Mary). He has three incredible great grandchildren Hayden, Jordan, Reece and another little one on the way. He also leaves behind many loved extended...

Maynard D. Watkins Jr., 95, of Cedar Grove, Maryland, passed away from this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Georges Assisted Living in Germantown, MD. He was born on April 7, 1928 on the family farm in Cedar Grove, the youngest son of Maynard and Laura Soper Watkins. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jane. One son, Craig Watkins, and his wife, Dawn, and two grandsons - Carl and Matt. Maynard was born and raised on a dairy farm. He was drafted into the Army and served two years before returning to the farm. Later, he worked for the GSA as a guard, and as a carpenter. Prior to retirement, Maynard worked his way up into building management. After retirement, he...

Mrs. Calista Butt Umberger, 95, of Urbana, died on Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was the wife of the late Samuel Umberger, who died Sept. 4, 2002. Born near Travilah, MD on January 19, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Raymond O. and Ethel L. Butt. She is survived by two daughters, Diana Krop and husband John, of Urbana and Donna Rae Magruder and husband Steve, of Virginia Beach. Grandchildren: Scott Moreland, Chris Moreland and wife Desiree, Julie Redmond and husband Cliff, Jeremy Magruder and wife Brandy, and Jason Magruder and wife Kristin, and Kenny Santmier. Great grandchildren: Destiny Moreland Helser and husband Tim, Jessica and Katelyn Moreland, Amelia Thompson Jefferson and...