All Obituaries

Mr. William Ralph King (Billy), of Harpers Ferry, WV, was one of ten children of the late Mildred and Melvin King, Sr., born on January 11, 1948 in Olney, Maryland.  Surrounded by his loving family, Billy passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the age of 73.  He is survived by his daughters, Valerie Turnquist (Robert), Connie King, Kristi Cunningham (Gary); grandchildren, Seth King, Holly Kefauver (Noah), Samantha Webb (Donny), Michael Turnquist, Christopher Turnquist, Emily...

Graham L. Davidson, Jr., 71, of Germantown, MD passed away on May 5, 2021. Son of the late Graham Davidson, Sr. and Ruth Hopkins Davidson. Survived by his wife, Linda Davidson, as well as his son, Garret Davidson (Priscilla) of Germantown, MD. Also survived by three grandchildren, Vincent, Dante, and Liliana, his brother, Ted Davidson of Georgia, and special friend, Rick Price of Georgia.  Relatives and friends may visit on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Roy W....

Elsie Rau Melvin passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021, she was 89 years old. She was raised in Gaithersburg, MD and lived most of her adult life in Rockville, MD.  She is survived by her four children Mike (Janet) , Rick (Dawn), Chuck (Lennie) and Betsy Hurst, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren as well as her brother Gene Rau and numerous nieces and nephews and other close family members.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Tom Melvin, her parents...

Arva Jean Miller, 61, of Olney, MD passed away on May 1, 2021. Daughter of the late Edward and Susie Maneely. Wife of the late John Carson Miller, Jr. Survived by her five children, Victoria Alderton (Neal) of Mt. Airy, MD, John C. Miller III of Frederick, MD, Donald E. Valentine (Emma) of Arizona, Christina Contreras (Obed) of Olney, MD, and Patrick Valentine of Olney, MD. Also survived by ten grandchildren. Services will be announced at a later date. 

George C. Higgins, Jr. died peacefully at his home in Silver Spring, MD on April 27, 2021. Son of the late George and Marguerite Higgins. Beloved husband of Patricia Higgins, loving father of Alice Nichols and Lisa Higgins; PopPop to Tyler Nichols (Sarah) and Emma Nichols. Also survived by his sisters, Barbara Curtis, Joan Pisciotta and Nealy Gooding and brothers Henry Higgins and Richard Higgins with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased in death by his son, Christopher and brother Robert...

  Paula M. Leach, 56, died April 25, 2021 after her courageous battle with cancer. Paula graduated from Walter Johnson High school, Class of 1982. Following her school years, she married and had three children. Over the next few decades, she raised her three children while working a career in Accounting. “Aunt Polly”, as many in her family lovingly knew her, enjoyed vacationing in Deep Creek Lake with family, craft fairs, plants, shopping at various markets and shared a...

Dorothy I. Kent, 93, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Thursday, April 22, 2021. She is survived by her four children, Roger (Lisa) Kent, Allen (Cheryl) Kent, Patty (Rick) Bogley, and Brian Kent, as well as her three grandchildren, Christopher, Nicole, and Aaron. Relatives and friends may visit on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 10am to 11am at the Roy W. Barber Funeral Home, 21525 Laytonsville Rd., Laytonsville, MD 20882, where a Memorial Service will be held at...

Marie C. Lindung, 83, of Highland, MD passed away on April 12, 2021. Daughter of the late Theodore and Helen Deck.  Wife of the late William Lindung.   Services will be private.

  Robert G. Wasik, 76, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021, after a brave battle against cancer. Bob was born and raised in Kinsman, Ohio, then attended Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., and graduate school at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. In 1968, he joined the federal systems division of IBM, which by the time he retired — thirty-seven years later, in 2005 — had become part of Lockheed Martin. Bob is deeply missed by his loving family, most of all...

  William J. Costigan III (57 Yrs.) died unexpectedly in a tragic fuel truck accident as a result of medical complications on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021.  “Billy” was born August 27th, 1963 in Bethesda, MD. He attended Sherwood High School where he was a star athlete in football and track & field. A few years after graduating in 1982, Billy created “Costigan’s Towing” in 1987 and became a staple of the community who was loved by many due to his...