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Priscilla Ann Harding Hansen (age 88) Retired Power/Engineering Draftswoman, beloved wife, excellent mom, devoted grandmother and native of Gaithersburg, MD, passed peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026 at her residence in Walkersville, MD. She was the beloved wife of 49 years to the late Ronald L. Hansen. She is survived by her three children, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three siblings. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Wednesday, January 28, at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Walkersville, MD. A private interment will take place in Forest Oak Cemetery in Gaithersburg at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at barberfhlaytonsville.com

Joan Claire Dudenhoeffer passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Edwin, and survived by their seven children, Deborah (Eugene) Kessler, Deann (William) Olli, Barbara McCort, Beverly (David) Rosania, David (Sue) Dudenhoeffer, Peggy (Frank) Aparicio, and Patricia (Mark) Henricks, as well as sixteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Barber Funeral Home, 21525 Laytonsville Rd, Laytonsville, MD 20882 on Monday, December 15 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Rd,...

Mary Ann (Lawson) Hottinger, age 91 of Gaithersburg, MD., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Gene F. Hottinger who passed away in October, 1994. Born on March 9, 1934 in Fountain Mills, MD. Mary is the daughter of the late John W. Lawson, Sr. and Ethel June Kidd. She was predeceased by son Michael Hottinger, brothers John W. Jr., and George C. Lawson and sisters Margaret Duvall, Cecil King and twin Jennie Doody. Mary leaves behind four sons, Donald (Jacqueline), Aubrey, Charles (Deneice) and Robert Hottinger. Also grandsons Brian, Daniel (Sara), Matthew Hottinger, Jason Spriggs and granddaughters...

Joseph M. Cardaci, 93, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. Born in Haverstraw, New York, on April 25, 1932, to the late Paul and Hilda Cardaci, Joe grew up with his siblings Paul, Tommy, and Mary Jean before the family moved to Washington, D.C. in the 1940s. At St. John's College High School, he excelled in sports and was a four-sport athlete, earning second-team All-American honors in football his senior year. He was heavily recruited and went on to play football at William & Mary before serving proudly in the U.S. Army. Joe's lifelong passion for teaching and coaching began when he returned to St. John's as a teacher and coach. He later became the...

Clarence Edwin Becraft went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 12, 2025. He was 98 years old. Anyone that knew him, could easily affirm that he heard God say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." He was married to his wife June Becraft for 68 years. A service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, March 22 at Epworth United Methodist Church facility, 9008 Rosemont Dr., Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Visitation is at 11:30 a.m. The celebration of his life service will be at 12:30 p.m. The most recent obituary is available at the Roy W. Barber Funeral Home website.

Ms. Wanda Lee Embrey, 77 of Frederick, MD and formerly of Monrovia, MD entered the gates of Heaven on February 23, 2025. Ms. Embrey worked in the banking industry for 50 years and retired from M&T Bank. She was a devoted member of the Bush Creek Church of the Brethren where she served in various capacities as a Deacon, Organist, Choir singer, Ladies Aid and Treasurer. Ms. Embrey was active in the 4-H community serving as a 4-H Club leader; judge for Frederick Fair; member of the Frederick County 4-H All Star and member of the Maryland 4-H All Star. She was a Life member of Montgomery County Agricultural Center. She loved to cook, sew and take care of her pets. She was preceded in death...