Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory

03/14/2026

Mr. Victor E Kolk JR
In loving memory of Victor E. Kolk Jr, 57, of New Windsor MD, died Wednesday, March 11th, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Born June 28,1968 in Baltimore MD, he was the son of the late Linda A Kolk and Victor E Kolk Sr.
Victor was a business owner for over 30 years (Dads Trucking). Victor loved spending time with his family. He loved the beach and water. He enjoyed helping at New Windsor Fire Department Aux. He was a volunteer fire fighter at Jacksonville Fire department. He loved making people laugh, dancing and had a great sense of humor. He was a dedicated Ravens and Orioles fan.
Surviving is his loving wife Tressa Kolk of 35 years. His two sons are Dylan M. Kolk and significant other Becca Kennelly, Austin R Kolk and wife Kirsten Kolk. His daughter Aeimaelesia Branham and husband Joshua Branham. Three grandchildren Emma, Bailey, and Grayson. Siblings Micheal Kolk, Korina Thibault (Thomas Thibault), Kimberly Phelps (Michael Phelps), and James Kolk. An Uncle to Thomas, Candice, John, Tyler, Jaylah, and Noah.
The Family will receive friends on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM with a Celebration of Life service at 8 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784 (beside South Carroll High School).
Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

03/12/2026

Funeral service is more than a profession—it’s a calling to stand beside families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Funeral directors and morticians serve their communities 24 hours a day, guiding families with care, respect, and understanding when they need it most.

They help neighbors honor loved ones, support families through grief, and ensure every life is remembered with dignity. Much of their work happens behind the scenes, but the impact they make on their communities is profound.

Today we thank all funeral service professionals for their dedication, their compassion, and their commitment to the families and communities they serve. 🤍

03/10/2026

Janette Carol Miller (nee Whetzel), age 79, of Windsor Mill, Maryland, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson, MD.

She was born April 26, 1946, in Baltimore City, Maryland, the daughter of the late Carmel Brown Whetzel and the late Mary Jo Whetzel (nee Fram).

She was a School Assistant at Arlington Baptist School. She loved kids.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Victor Miller, Sr.

Surviving are daughter Teresa Tasker and husband Jerry and son Joey Miller Jr., granddaughter Alison Mae Marie Tasker; sister of Sharon Felde, Susie McGuffin, Mary Jo Muller, and the late Jim Whetzel.

Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 (Beside South Carroll High School) on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 7:00PM-9:00PM.

Graveside Service and Interment will be on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, MD., with Pastor Chad Grisham of Elders Baptist Church officiating.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Dementia Society of America - PO Box 600 - Doylestown, PA 18901; and or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/.

Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, online condolences to www.burrier-queen.com

03/08/2026

Reba J. Burrier (nee Bohn), age 93, of Union Bridge, MD, died Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Frederick Health Care Center in Frederick, MD after a brief illness.

She was born May 6, 1932, in Uniontown, Maryland, the daughter of the late Clyde M. Bohn, Sr. and the late Letha Bohn (nee Blacksten).

She graduated from Frederick High School in the Class of 1950. She married her high school sweetheart Kenneth “Joe” Burrier in 1952 and enjoyed 73 years of marriage. Reba and Joe farmed their entire careers in Unionville, MD. In 1964, Reba and Joe earned the Outstanding Young Farmer of Maryland award. They were life long members of the Linganore United Methodist Church. Also, life members of Frederick County Farm Bureau and the Linganore Grange.

Reba’s greatest joy was spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Joe, son David and wife Linda, daughter Sharon Orwig, and friend Tom Runion. Grandchildren Kim Yanike and husband Luke, Becky Burall and husband Jarrod, Rebecca Naill and husband Chris, Cindy Smith, and Natalie Orwig wife of deceased grandson Charlie Orwig. Great grandchildren Josie, Issac, Evan Yanike, Tyler, Jesse, Madelyn Burall, Brantlee and Evangeline Carter, Colton Orwig. She is also survived by sister-in-laws Joyce Bohn, Ada Bohn, Doris Arbaugh, Mary Ann Albaugh, Rosie Burrier, and brother-in-law Fred Burrier. She was predeceased by grandsons Charlie Orwig and Robert Lehr. Also, predeceased by brothers Ralph, Clarence, and Clyde Bohn, Jr., and sister Gloria Wilson. Also, predeceased by family Ruth Bohn, Perry Wilson, Paul and Verna Heffner, John and Ruth Ellen Burrier, John Arbaugh, Paul Albaugh, Frank Burrier, Evangeline Burrier, and Joan Burrier. Reba is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 (Beside South Carroll High School) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM; where Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM., with Rev. William Carpenter, Jr. officiating.

Interment will follow at Linganore Cemetery, Union Bridge, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Linganore Grange, 13629 Unionville Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771 or the Linganore Cemetery Association, 9005 Clemsonville Road, Union Bridge, MD 21791.

Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, online condolences to www.burrier-queen.com

03/07/2026

Patricia A. Russell (nee Smith), age 74, of Little River, South Carolina, formerly of Baltimore Highlands, MD., died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.

She was born July 7, 1951, in Baltimore, MD., the daughter of the late George Smith and the late Susan Smith (nee Michales).

She was a machinist at Mac Machine for 20+ years. She loved to bake, create flower arrangements, and make Ocean inspired crafts. She was also a dedicated member of the Little River UM Church.

She was the wife of Robert R. Russell, Sr.; the mother of Cynthia Russell, Patricia Shifflett and husband Russell, and the late Robert R. “Bobby” Russell, Jr.; also survived by 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 3 brothers and many wonderful friends.

Graveside Service and Interment will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Woodbine & Bethel Roads, with Pastor Arthur Monroe officiating.

Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, Sykesville, MD, online condolences to www.burrier-queen.com

03/06/2026

Brent Allen Borgaard, born January 7, 1971, in Baltimore, MD passed away on March 1, 2026, Brent is survived by his brother. He was predeceased by his parents John C. Borgaard and Rosalie A. Borgaard (nee Lindler).
Brent will be remembered for his sense of humor and willingness to help anyone in need, from moving a washing machine, to bringing you the Zip ties you were out of. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and camping with friends and family. He enjoyed riding and racing 4 wheelers and racing sprint cars. He could fix or build anything. He was proud of his Jeep build and his solo trip across the country. He was willing to try almost any activity, sky diving, hang gliding, and scuba diving. He loved video games and could kick your butt in a game of guitar hero even being down a finger.
Brent loved to spend time with his friends. Having a drink at Winfield Inn, listening to a friend’s band play, sitting around a bonfire, collecting heart rocks, or simply hanging out in their garage talking about old times and possibly setting the place on fire with a surprise firework. He played guitar and piano, his favorite being Bohemian Rhapsody. He loved music and could stump almost anyone with his knowledge of music, particularly classic rock.
Brent was extremely proud of his service to our country and his time in the Army. He was a true patriot that loved America and will be greatly missed.
Viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784 (beside South Carroll High School).
Celebration of Life will be held at Piney Run Park 30 Martz Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784 starting at 11 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Pavillion # 3.
Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

03/03/2026

Charles Marshall LePage, “Chuck” passed away peacefully Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Carroll Hospital Center. Chuck was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 19, 1957 and was placed at the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia by his birthparents and was known as “Baby Boy Perkins” until he was adopted by Charles Franklin LePage (Frank) and Nancy Lee Reese LePage when he was 6 months old.
Chuck was a graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. He lived a life of always wanting to do better but had many struggles along the way due to the many health issues he dealt with. Chuck had lived in Kansas City until 2017 when he moved to Maryland to help care for his ill father after his wife Jane passed away.
Chuck became friends with the friends of his fathers who basically adopted him as “Frank’s Replacement”. His best friends since moving here were Pam Adams, Chris Gunther and David Graumann. Chuck loved to go to Merritt’s warm water pool during the week and go to breakfast or coffee with the guys at the gym afterwards and going out to dinner on Fridays with the pool crew.
Chuck was best known for showing up an hour early for events and sitting in the parking lot waiting on the activity to begin. Chuck enjoyed his amateur ham radios, playing on his keyboards, and buying items from Amazon.
Chuck was married 3 times. First to Barbara Ruth Lepage for 5 years (divorced), then to Jacqueline Adams LePage for 10 years (divorced), then to Jane Marie White Hecht LePage for 15 years (widowed).
Chuck was predeceased by his parents Charles Franklin and Nancy Lee Reese LePage and his wife Jane Marie LePage. He was survived by his sister Nancy LePage Brightbill and husband Lon, nephews Zachary, Cody and Griffin Brightbill, and his twin sons Marshall and Michael West.
Chuck requested no service or burial be held. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 3rd. Location will be announced at a later date. Donations in memory of Chuck may be sent to the American Heart Association or the ASPCA Foundation in memory of “GUS”.

03/03/2026

Lois Marie Bloom (nee Borgmann), 68 of Ellicott City, MD passed away peacefully at her home on March 1, 2026, after a 1 ½ year battle with dementia. She was the beloved and patiently kind wife of Abraham Bloom of 46 years, 2 weeks, and 1 day.
Lois was born November 16, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland and was the youngest daughter of the late Eugene Richard Borgmann and the late Edith May Borgmann (nee Greb).
Lois was the sole survivor of a terrible drowning accident that occurred on August 6, 1970 that claimed the lives of her father Eugene Richard and her brother Paul Vincent who were both trying to save Lois from a riptide in Nags Head, North Carolina.
Lois graduated from Woodlawn Senior High school in 1976.
In June 1978, Lois enlisted in the U.S. Army and went to Ft. McClellan, Alabama for basic training. She then proceeded to N.T.T.C. Corry Station Pensacola, Florida for training as an Electronic Warfare Signals Intelligence Non-Morse Intercept Operator. She later receiving special training in UHF/VHF Intercept operations at Ft. Devens, Massachusetts. Her permanent duty station was USAISD Field Station Berlin, Germany.
Lois met her husband while they were both performing signals intelligence operations while serving in the U.S. Army in Berlin, Germany.
After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, Lois began a career at the National Security Agency working signals intelligence efforts. She retired in 2012, after 33 years of combined Federal Service.
Lois was talented and loved designing the interior and exterior of her home, she also enjoyed horticulture. All the special features and touches to the home and landscaping were orchestrated by Lois.
Lois was survived her husband, Abraham and their children Eric Bloom, Joseph Bloom and wife Catryna, and their son Zachary Bloom. Lois was also survived by her sister Gail Nunn.
The family will receive friends on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10-11 AM with a funeral service starting at 11 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, (beside South Carroll High School).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made in memory of Lois Bloom to Gilchrist, 11311 McCormick Rd., Ste. 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, or make an online donation at gilchristcares.org/donate.
Thank you for your thoughtful gesture in directing donation in Lois’s memory to Gilchrist.

Interment to follow at CrestLawn Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

02/26/2026

I bet you didn't know our Director is also a field trip Dad!

Early (discounted) Registration is open to returning families only through February 28th. Check your emails for more information and the link to register.

Also, can you tell our Social Media magician is on a well deserved vacation with her family?

We can't wait to see everyone on the fields at Deer Park!

02/25/2026

Paul Francis Pedone Jr., a man whose kindness was as boundless as his appetite for life, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026. He was 75 years old.

Born in Baltimore on March 15, 1950, to the late Paul Pedone Sr. and Bessie Mae Pedone, Paul carried a "Charm City" warmth with him wherever he went. He lived his life with a simple but profound philosophy: never take things too seriously and always leave people better than you found them. Whether it was a lifelong friend or a stranger in passing, Paul had a unique gift for making people smile.
A proud veteran, Paul served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Kretchmer, an experience that shaped his disciplined yet adventurous spirit. Following his service, he dedicated over 40 years to the produce industry with A&P, Superfresh, and C&S. He was instrumental in starting the farm to table movement in Maryland. To Paul, his colleagues and distributors weren't just business associates—they were family. He led with a generous heart, a trait that extended to any "stray" that crossed his path, whether they had two legs or four (or, in some cases, a shell).

Paul’s greatest joy, however, was found at home. For the past year, he lived with his son, Paul Pedone III, and daughter-in-law, Laura, where he spent his days watching his grandchildren, Savannah and Rylen, grow. Even in his final days in the hospital, his thoughts remained fixed on "the kids," whose presence was the light of his life.

He was a man who truly loved to eat, famously never meeting a vegetable or meal he didn't like, and he faced every challenge life threw at him with a shrug and a smile.

Paul is survived by his son, Paul III and his wife, Laura; his beloved grandchildren, Savannah, and Rylen; his three turtles, Shelly, Tippy, and Billie; his sister Christine (Pedone) Young, her husband Gil, and their son Gene, and his other son Nicholas Pedone, and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sr. and Bessie Mae.

Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 (Beside South Carroll High School) on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 10:30 am- 11:30 am, With Catholic Prayers at 11:30 AM., Interment Lake View Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS).

Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, online condolences to www.burrier-queen.com

02/23/2026

Mike McGregor, age 64 of Westminster passed away peacefully at home on February 18th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born in Cumberland, Maryland on August 31st, 1961.

He was a passionate outdoorsman, landscape artist and devoted adaptive sports coach. He spent many happy days skiing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, tending to his bees and chickens, driving cross country, exploring new parks, camping, spending time with his family and walking his loving dogs.

He used his degree in horticulture to build his business, Exterior Habitats, where many longstanding clients became more family. He was featured in magazines and showhouses highlighting his beautiful work and passion.

Mike spent countless hours helping everyone enjoy outdoor sports regardless of any impairment, including waterskiing, snow skiing, cycling, whitewater rafting and any other sport including dancing at the end of the day.

Mike was heavily involved with many organizations including Special Olympics, BARS, BRASS, Maryland State Beekeepers Association, Mushroom Growers, Buc’s Club and Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife Peggy McGregor; children Tom McGregor & wife Emily, Dan McGregor, and Kayla McGregor-Areizaga & husband Hector; grandson Hector Michael Areizaga, Jr.; Mother Joann McGregor. The brother of Mark McGregor & wife Sandy, and Pat McGregor and wife Michelle. Also survived by his cousin MaryBeth Martin Rigsby, and was the uncle of Melanie & Shawn Butler, Chris McGregor, Andrew & Briana, Phil McGregor, Megan & husband Mark Leister, Sean McGregor, his grandniece Magnolia McGregor and grandnephew Morgan Leister, and his in laws the Schmitt family.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert McGregor.

Services will be held on Saturday February 28, 2026, at Burrier Queen Funeral Home 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, Maryland for a memorial gathering from 10am – 11 am with a Catholic Prayer service at 11 AM followed by a Celebration of Life held at the Buc’s Club at 3050 Bird View Road, Westminster, Maryland from 1pm - 4pm.

Interment will be held at a later date at Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery.

For those desiring to make donations please make contributions to Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports (BRASS) Donation BRASS or Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park Donation Friends of PVSP in support of Mike’s lifelong passion of adaptive sports.

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

02/22/2026