All Obituaries

Ruth H. Meyer, 90, of Rockville, MD passed away on June 11, 2019.  Survived by her three children, Claudia Golub and husband Howard of Leesburg, VA, Angela Butler and husband Wade of Germantown, MD and Robert Meyer Jr. and Jeanne of Hedgesville, WV.  Also survived by six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Ruth was the Administrative Aide to the Board of Trustees at Montgomery College for 23 years before her retirement on July 1, 1997. After retirement Ruth continued to...

  On Sunday, June 9, 2019, Robert Roger Zeender, known to many and “Big Z” left us to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born June 25, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, later moving to Maryland. He was the son of the late Robert Maurice and Marie Lillian Zeender. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and served in the Army during Korea. His restaurant career started at Gusti’s in Washington, D.C. followed by being part of the Zeender Family that owned and operated...

Roy M. Coffman II, 73, of Olney, MD passed away on May 28, 2019. Son of the late Roy M. Coffman, Sr. and Elizabeth Tracey Coffman. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Lee Coffman and his two children, Roy M. "Tim" Coffman III (Kathy) of Laytonsville, MD and Tammy Stockslager (Richard A.) of Mt. Airy, MD. Also survived by his three grandchildren, Steven, Christopher "C.J.", and Justin, as well as his brother, Thomas E. Coffman (Terry) of Edgewater, MD. Relatives and...

Laura Ann (Waters) Whirley died at 5:26 p.m. on 5/26/2019 at the age of 82.  She was born July 8, 1936 to Mary Irene (Boswell) Waters and Basil Worthington Waters, Jr.  Laura Ann lived on the family farm in Redland, Md, owned by her grandmother Magruder’s family and descendants for over 200 years.  She attended early elementary school in Redland until it closed and then graduated from the first new high school in Gaithersburg.  In those days, there was lots less...

Nicki De La Rosa, 52, of Gaithersburg, MD passed away on May 26, 2019. Daughter of Peter Ruff and Linda Barley Ruff.  Survived by her two children, Alexander De La Rosa and Jordan De La Rosa. Donations may be made in Nicki's name to Garrett County Habitat for Humanity, 360 Liberty St., Oakland, MD 21550 (garrettcountyhabitat.org). Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Janet Dale Thompson Manuel, 83, of Sneads Ferry, NC, formerly of Gaithersburg, MD passed away on May 26, 2019. Janet is survived by her two children, Donna Schultz (David) of Sneads Ferry, NC and Darin Manuel of Ladson, SC. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Megan Schultz of Wilmington, NC and Matthew Schultz of Sneads Ferry, NC, as well as her brother, Joseph Thompson (Sara) of Frederick, MD and sister, Beverly Ganley of Bethany Beach, DE, and numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Barbara Ann Riggs Stiles went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 24, 2019. Bobby Ann, as she was known to friends and family, is survived by her husband of 66 years, Sam Stiles, who also lovingly cared for her these last several years. Together they raised five children, Rob (deceased), Kathy of Gaithersburg, MD, Steve (Maria) of Berryville, VA, Chris (Lori) of Berryville, VA and Joy (Terry) of Canal Winchester, OH. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren,...

Robert E. Edsinger, 89, of New Market, MD passed away on May 23, 2019. Son of the late Ross and Kathryn Socin Edsinger. Survived by his wife, Marie Snowden Edsinger, as well as his four children, David Edsinger of Frederick, MD, Michael Edsinger of Hagerstown, MD, Steven Edsinger of Alexandria, VA, and Jennifer Tygielski of Clarksburg, MD. Predeceased by his son, Francis Robison. Also survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends may visit on...

Olivia F. Hise, 96, of Olney, MD passed away on May 20, 2019 at Laytonsville Estates Assisted Living in Laytonsville, MD. Daughter of the late Beverly and Pauline Ferguson. Wife of the late Felix Hise. Survived by her daughter, Madalyn Hise of Olney, MD. Services will be private.

Kathleen A. Vergelli, 80, of Derwood, MD passed away on May 19, 2019. Daughter of the late William and Ann Coyle Ryan. Wife of the late John Vergelli. Survived by her three children, John C. Vergelli (Jan) of Gaithersburg, MD, Nancy Fox (Steve) of South Carolina, and Mary Sorensson (Charles) of Washington. Also survived by five grandchildren. Services will be private.