All Obituaries

David Hobbs, 79, of Sandy Spring, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at Washington Hospital Center.  He was the son of Mary and Donald R. Hobbs Sr., the brother of Shirley Hobbs Martin (Don), Donald R. Hobbs Jr. (Ruth), Thomas Hobbs (Kimberly), Charlotte Kirk (Buster), and Steve Hobbs (Joan). Dave is survived by his wife Cathy Sheriff Hobbs, his son David Allen Hobbs Jr., (Susan) and daughter Mary Beth Kingsley (Frank); and grandchildren Lucas Kingsley, Wesley Hobbs, Benjamin...

Richard Felts, loving husband and amazing father passed away on September 17th at 82 years of age. He is survived by his wife Cathy, sons Mike and Lee and daughter Lisa.

Brookeville, MD - Bertha B. Dresser, age 100, died September 11, 2020.  Bert or Grammy, as everyone called her, died peacefully at home.  She leaves her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Chris Nash of Brookeville, and a son, David.  Grammy was an incredibly loving, kind, and generous grandmother to her two beloved grandchildren Remy and Christian Nash of Brookeville, MD, and her adored little dog Cricket. Bert was born in Wheelwright, MA, on July 22, 1920,...

Earl S. Barbely, 87, of Montgomery Village, MD passed away on September 10, 2020. Son of the late Lewis and Dovey Barbely. Survived by his children, Eden K. Godfroy and son-in-law Jason, Eric J. Barbely, Mitchell Barbely, Lori Soufiane, and Scott Earl Barbely. Also survived by his grandchildren, River, Cassidy, and Lucas. Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Dorothy Jean Collins, 89, of Silver Spring, MD passed away on September 4, 2020. Daughter of the late Vernon and Dorothy Johnson. Wife of the late John Collins. Survived by her three children, John R. Collins, Carolyn J. Marsal, and Kevin Collins. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11am at Union Cemetery in Burtonsville, MD.

Dorothy E. Wright, 75, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 2, 2020. Daughter of the late Thomas and Alma Edwards. Wife of the late Merle Wright. Survived by her three children, Donna Barden of Mechanicsville, MD, Laurie (John) Bonds of Damascus, MD, and Janet (James) Shoemaker of Thurmont, MD. Also survived by nine grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her daughter, Sharon Underwood. A Graveside Service will be...

Patricia Berlage Lansdale, a life-long resident of Sandy Spring, Maryland, died peacefully at age 92 on Tuesday, September 1. She was born in 1928 in Winnetka, Illinois, and moved with her family to Olney, Maryland in 1942. She attended Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring, MD, and Hollins College in Roanoke, VA. She had a long and happy marriage to Thomas Franklin Lansdale from 1950 until his death in 1997. In 2007, she married widower Jim Rice, another active community...

Juanita F. Groshon, 92, of Winchester, VA passed away on August 29, 2020. Daughter of the late Lafaytte and Bonnie Lynch Files.  Wife of the late Rudolph Groshon.  Survived by her daughter, Cheryl Davis of Winchester, Va, as well as three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Shelly Jaye Livesay Steinman, 59 years old, passed away on August 17, 2020. Born in Takoma Park, Maryland on October 16, 1960. She was the daughter of Helen Louise Waugh and Jennings Andrew Livesay. She graduated from Northwood High School and Penn Foster Career School. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She is survived by 4 children Richard, Rachael, Stephanie, and Jared. Five grandchildren Tyler, Makayla, Jahmai, Maliyah, and Jayla. Her mother Helen and siblings Tracy and Jay. She...

Mark Robert Bonhag (age 56) passed suddenly August 11, 2020. Mark was born on August 15, 1963 to the late Robert W. Bonhag and Mary Eileen Bonhag. Mark grew up in Silver Spring, MD and was a graduate of Sherwood High School. He attended Montgomery College where he earned his AA Degree. Mark has been a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 10, since 1985. He was working for Quality Elevator Co. most recently. Mark is survived by his wife Lisa A. Bonhag (Stevens),...