All Obituaries

  Barbara Jean Greer, 88, of Laytonsville, Maryland, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Montgomery Hospice - Casey House located in Rockville, MD after health complications. Barbara married Robert (“Bob”) E. Greer, Jr., and became a military wife.  The military took her and family to Savannah, GA, San Diego, CA, Hastings, NE and Columbus, MS.  Bob retired from the military in 1968 and the family settled in Silver Spring, MD. Barbara worked for...

Virginia Kuster of Olney, Maryland died on October 10, 2021, peacefully at her home. Born March 12, 1923, in Virginia, she was the daughter of Pinkney Eugene Hall and Lillie Irene Hutcherson. Virginia grew up in Bethesda, Maryland with her 8 brothers and 2 sisters, she was the last living survivor. Virginia worked as a Montgomery County, MD crossing guard when her children were young, she retired from Vitro Defense Contractors and went on to work another 25 years at KinderCare in Olney,...

Charles “Charlie” William Garza passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the age of 48 in Maryland.  His battle with serious medical issues over the recent years showed his courage in facing life with a smile and a laugh.   His passion for preaching God’s word and his love for people took him to 7 different countries doing mission work.  He was active in starting 5 churches throughout his short life. He was fearless and would go anywhere to minister to...

Truman L. Kelley, Sr. (94) of Mount Airy, MD, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021. Born in Frederick County, his parents purchased a farm at Long Corner in 1938, where he remained for the rest of his life. He loved working the land and nurturing seeds that would develop into wheat, corn, etc.  He was an excellent student and planned to attend college, studying agriculture. However, WWII interrupted his life's course when his brother was drafted into the Air Force, so...

  Sarah Ruth (Casciano) Zullo, 44, of Gaithersburg, Maryland was called home to the Lord on October 5, 2021. She leaves behind her husband of 18 years, Stephen Thomas, and children, Benjamin Michael and Olivia Grace. Daughter of John and Roxanne Casciano, Sarah is also survived by her sister Melissa Majewski and her husband Alex, her brother John Casciano and his wife Crystal, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.   A 1998 graduate of the Johns Hopkins University, she also...

Stephanie Louro, 33, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on October 1, 2021. Daughter of Monica McVay and the late John Louro, Jr. Survived by her son, Josiah Louro, as well as her brother, John Louro III and aunt, Janet Jenkins.  Relatives and friends may visit on Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 3pm to 5pm at the Roy W. Barber Funeral Home, 21525 Laytonsville Rd., Laytonsville, MD 20882, where a funeral service will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 11am. Interment will be in...

Arthur E. Gibb, 101, of Sandy Spring, MD passed away on September 30, 2021. Son of the late Arthur G. and Marylee Gibb. Husband of the late Marcie L. Gibb. Survived by his children, Kenneth E. Gibb (Donna) of California, Phyllis Jean Eisele (Melvin) of Alabama, Keith W. Gibb (Laurie) of Silver Spring, MD, and Glenn E. Gibb (Mandy) of Pasadena, MD. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, as well as his sister, Thelma Olson of Missouri and his brother George Gibb of...

Nancy Lee Nichols, 77, of Gaithersburg, MD passed away on September 26, 2021. Daughter of the late Clarence and Cora Golliday. Survived by her children, Adolphus Nichols of West Virginia, Wendy Cornwell (Doug) of Frederick, MD, Earl Nichols of Frederick, MD, and Annette Nichols of Gaithersburg, MD. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Mary Scheetz of Barnesville, MD and brothers, Ray Mullinix of Thurmont, MD, Eddie Mullinix of Mt. Airy, MD, and...

  Our loving mother of eighty-five years, JoAnn passed peacefully at Avow Hospice Center in Naples, Florida September 22, 2021. Born on her grandparent’s dairy farm in Woodfield, Maryland August 22, 1936, she spent most of her life in Maryland raising her family.  JoAnn was a 1954 graduate of Sherwood High School, Sandy Spring, Maryland and a 1956 Maryland Medical Secretarial School graduate (Hagerstown Business College).  She retired from the business office at...

Ruth W. Federline, 95, of Frederick, MD passed away on September 20, 2021. Daughter of the late Eugene and Alice Woodworth. Survived by her children, Allen M. Federline (Kathy) of Gaithersburg, MD, Howard Craig Federline of Frederick, MD, Dennis L. Federline (Katherine) of Marriottsville, MD, and Lois Howard (Peter) of Virginia. Also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bridging Life...