Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD (2026)

01/27/2026

Alice Virginia Dyer (nee Sexton), 76, of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home.

The beloved wife of Kenneth Owen Dyer for 56 years.

Born January 12, 1950, in Whitesburg, KY the daughter of the late Richard Sexton and the late Nanabelle Sexton.

She was a homemaker; enjoyed her cats and Christmas and enjoyed her grandchildren.

Surviving in addition to her husband is her son Joshua Ryan Dyer of Mt. Airy, MD and her brother Robert David Sexton and his wife Bobbie, and her granddaughters Savannah and Caroline.
She was preceded in death by her siblings Hubert Sexton, Julia Margaret Johnson, and Dixie Petrie.

Celebration of Life will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to BridgingLife -Dove House, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157.

Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, Sykesville, MD

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/23/2026

Karen Ann Grimm age 66 of Mt. Airy, Maryland passed away on January 19, 2026, at Carroll County Hospital in Westminster, MD. Karen was the spouse of Charles “Buckey” Grimm. She was born in Washington, D.C. on April 3, 1959, to Thomas C Hammett and Virginia Ingram.
Affectionately known as Grammy, a title she adored, she was a long-time homemaker who enjoyed Gardening, collecting various knick-knacks, Antiquing and doting on friends and family. Karen loved watching Old Mystery Movies and Television shows. Over the years she volunteered at various organizations such as Girl Scouts and Boys Scouts of America. In General she would seek out anyone or anyplace that needed help and she would just be there for whatever they needed. She was the Axis around which the family revolved.
She was predeceased by her Daughter Cheryl Lynn Grimm, and is survived by her Brother William Hammett, Husband Charles “Buckey” Grimm, and Children Charles H Grimm III, Michael Alan Grimm, Stephen Thomas Grimm (Kendall), Joseph Francis Grimm, and William Franklin Grimm (Tally) as well as 5 Grandchildren.
Services will be Conducted at St. Michaels Catholic Church 1125 St. Michaels Road, Mt. Airy MD. 21771 on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:00 am, Interment will be at St. Michaels Cemetery. The Family will receive friends at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD. 21784 from 6-8 pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026 .
In lieu of Flowers feel free to make a contribution to Northeast Historic Film of Bucksport Maine. Donate - Northeast Historic Film
Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com

01/20/2026

Regina (Jeannie) Perrera Wells, age 73, of Monrovia, MD passed away on January 18, 2026. Born on July 22, 1952 in Baltimore, MD, Jeannie was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Her love for life was evidenced by her hard-fought battle with health issues over the past 7+ years. Jeannie was educated at St. Katherine’s Business School in Baltimore and spent her entire career as a legal secretary.

Jeannie is survived by her loving son Christopher Calabrese, her sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Frank Sanzone, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who were like family. She was preceded in death by her son Frank Calabrese III, her parents William and Katherine Perrera, and her brother William Anthony (Tony) Perrera. Jeannie was a member of the Ladies of Landsdale 50+, a social group whose members she loved dearly.

A visitation and viewing will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 12 – 2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 West Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD 21784, with a brief prayer service at 5:45 PM.

The family welcomes donations made in Jeannie’s honor to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/19/2026

Matthew Christopher Harris, age 54, of Mount Airy, Maryland, left our world peacefully on December 24th, wrapped in the love of the ladies who meant everything to him. If you ever shared a laugh, a crab feast, or a sporting event with Matt, you would know his life was measured in joy, humor, and the way he made everyone feel welcomed.

Born in Montgomery County, Maryland, Matt grew up in Rockville during an era without cell phones, just a rule that you had to be home before the street lights came on. It was in those carefree days that he formed nearly 50 year friendships with his best friends from the neighborhood. After graduating from Wheaton High School, he began working in the outdoor power equipment industry, spending the last 15 years with Rippeon Equipment in Gaithersburg, where coworkers and customers quickly became like family.

Matt loved many things, but three that top the list are the Pittsburgh Steelers, picking crabs, and being a girl dad.

He leaves behind his greatest loves, wife of 31 years Gretchen (Bennett) Harris, and their daughters Kaylyn (and fiancé Garrett Colvin), Leanne, and Mandy. No matter how tough or busy life became, Matt always made sure to make his girls laugh and teach them to love much and live fully.

He is also survived by his parents Carolyn and Bud Wallace of Maugansville, brother Brian Wallace and his wife Katie of Hagerstown, and sister Jennette Wallace of California. He joins sister Sheri Wallace Gemmell in afterlife. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who adored him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at noon at the American Legion, 801 Prospect Road, Mount Airy, Maryland. In true Matt fashion and in honor of his love for the Steelers and the joy of Superbowl weekend, attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team attire.

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/16/2026

Herbert V. Sauter, age 96, of Rockdale, MD passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Bridginglife-Dove House in Westminster, MD.

The beloved husband of the late Betty Jean Sauter (nee Subock) of 72 years.

Born May 23, 1929, in Hebbville, MD the son of the late Herbert R. Sauter and the late Mildred L. Sauter (nee Grill).

After graduating from Catonsville High School in 1946 at age 17, Herbert went to work for the B & O Railroad. He was an Army Veteran serving in the 101St Airborne Infantry from 1951-1953 in Austria. Upon his return home he continued working at B & O until his retirement in 1991 from CSX after 45 years of service. He attended Emmarts United Methodist Church as a youth and was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Rockdale, MD.
He is survived by his daughter Kathleen Dell & husband Charles; grandson Daniel Dell & wife Tammi and granddaughter Katie Dell; great-grandchildren Wyatt & Morgan Dell.

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his daughter Lisa Sauter.

Brother of the late Elinor Baim; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday January 18, 2026 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784 (beside South Carroll High School), where funeral service will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Robert Day officiating.

Interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery Randallstown, MD.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of your choice in Herbert’s name.

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/14/2026

Cecelia Diane Fischer (nee Kulikosky), 78 of Westminster, MD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Melvin Fischer of 59 years.
Born May 3, 1947, in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Edward Kulikosky and the late Cecelia Kulikosky (nee Kramer).
Diane was a member of the South Carroll Lioness-Lions Club Sykesville, MD 22-W. She loved to travel with her husband.
Surviving in addition to her husband is her son Brian Fischer & his wife Melanie; and sibling Laura Barnes and Stanley Kulikosky.
A gathering will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 1-4 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784 (beside South Carroll High School).
Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11 AM at Messiah Lutheran Church 5600 Old Washington Road Sykesville, Maryland 21784.
Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/12/2026

Dixie Lee Ridpath (nee Gouge), age 64 of Frederick, MD, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD.

She was the loving wife of the late Arnold Dean Ridpath, her husband, for 41 years.

Born October 13, 1961, in Frederick, MD the daughter of the late Jimmy Dean Gouge and the late Nancy Lee Gouge (nee Norwood), and mother and father in laws Bridie and Late Buford Ridpath.
Dixie enjoyed cooking, cleaning, spending time with family, gardening, and working with elderly. Enjoyed quality time with her grandchildren; she loved the holidays with her family.

She is survived by her children Jason Dean & the late wife Fancy, Amanda Lee, and Mary Ann Bridie Ridpath all of Frederick; grandchildren Trenton Simms, Shyanne Adkins, Myonna Watts, Arin, Brooke, Jason, Jr., Gracie Ridpath, she leaves behind siblings, nieces, and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM with funeral services beginning at 11:00 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784 (beside South Carroll High School).

Interment at Linganore Cemetery Unionville, MD. at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA., to defray funeral cost.

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/09/2026

Barbara Sue Conaway, 68, of Mt. Airy passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

She was born on December 29, 1957, the daughter of the late John Lawrence and Dorothy Alverta Dietz (nee Roach).

She loved Jesus and taught Sunday School and served at her church. She enjoyed time with family and friends, hiking in the woods; loved mountains and genealogy, quilting, travelling, playing cards, reading and cooking. She was a Member of Young Life Alumni, Ebenezer United Methodist Church and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Barb worked many different jobs including at the Circuit Court of Carroll County, the secretary for Ebenezer United Methodist Church, as a bank teller, a school bus driver for Carroll County public schools and for Wachter Auctions and Appraisals.

She is survived by her children: Charles Conaway III (Joy McBroom), Kelly Colson (Ray), and Jennifer Hagan (Michael); grandchildren: Logan, Will, Cash, Lincoln, and Grant; sister: Nancy Jean Eicholtz (Ray); and brother-in-law John Kotmair. Also survived by her grand dogs Jackson and Mico.

She was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Ann Kotmair

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 11, 2025, from 1-2 PM with a Celebration of Life Service starting at 2 PM at Ebenezer United Methodist Church 4901 Woodbine Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784. Barb asked everyone wear their favorite hat to the service since she loved her hats once she became bald.

In lieu of flowers, Barbara wanted friends to take a hike with Jesus to enjoy what God created, listen for birds, see the landscape, hear the stream flowing, smell the fresh air, hear the leaves crunch under your feet, and thank God.

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com

01/09/2026

On Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (NYE), Irene Marie Mitchell (nee Conn), passed safely into the arms of Jesus her savior at the age of 102.
She was the wife of the late Frank W. Mitchell for 57 years.
She was the daughter of the late Oliver C. Conn & the late Lillian S. Conn (nee Schmidt).
She was a current resident of Carroll Lutheran Village, of Westminster, MD where she had lived for the last 20 years.
She was a faithful friend to many, one whose encouragement would almost always include a verse or two of the Bible. But most who knew her, especially in her younger years, will remember her love of music and the joy she brought to others with her offerings of praise delivered in her sweet soprano voice. Her favorite hymn was “It is Well with my Soul”. If there was a choir near her, she was probably in it. For her young children at the time, home was the training ground that made them believe that every family sang in the kitchen while doing the dishes after supper each evening. As good a memory as it gets. Irene’s voice in later years was compromised, but even then, she still had a song in her heart, and now the heavenly choir has a new angel.
Her work career was being a full-time mom to three children. When the children were grown, she ran the office of a manufacturing business that she owned jointly with her husband Frank until she retired.
Irene is survived by her son Charles E. Mitchell (Sally) and a daughter Jo Mitchell (Nancy). Also survived by her grandchildren Tim Mitchell (Morgan) and Mark Mitchell (Amanda); eight great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son John Allan Mitchell who died in 1953, a grandson John Edward Mitchell who died in infancy and her younger brother Charles Oliver Conn, a United States Navy veteran who died before his 30th birthday.
Irene's greatest joy was her family. Her greatest achievement was gaining entrance into heaven solely by and through the marvelous grace of her loving Lord.
A Celebration of her Life will be held at a date and location to be announced later.
Interment will be private.
Arrangements are by Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/08/2026

John Michael “Mike” Herbert, 80, of Westminster, MD passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at home. Mike was the husband of Peggy Herbert for 49 years. Mike was born on April 16, 1945, in Baltimore Md the son of Dorothy and Roy Herbert.
Mike was blessed with 2 wonderful children, Michael Patrick and Dorothy Theresa. He has numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. He is survived by sisters Mary Gemmill, Glenda Devage, Sissy and husband Dido Lamagda; brothers Bruz and wife Shirl Herbert and Tim and wife Terry Herbert. Many loving nieces and nephews as well as some forever friends whom he enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and visiting. Mike was enthusiastic and talented cook; he enjoyed feeding his family and friends and sharing recipes.
Mike was predeceased by his oldest brother Richard Herbert.
Per Mike’s wishes, the family will have a Celebration of Life this summer at his home in Westminster, date to be determined.
Those desiring, may make a contribution to the charity closest to your heart.
Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/08/2026

Kenneth Edward “Ken” Krantz, Sr., 84, of Mount Airy, passed away on January 07, 2026.
Ken was born on October 10, 1941 in Frederick. He was the son of Henry C. “Bill” Krantz, Jr. and Ruth E. (Day) Krantz.
Ken spent his youth years in Mount Airy. Around 1955, he and his family moved to Myersville. Ken was a 1959 graduate of Middletown High School. Ken often came to Mount Airy in his teenage years to help his four grandparents on their farm.
After graduating high school, Ken enlisted in the United States Navy, with active service beginning on September 15, 1959. He served three years of active service. A lot of his service occurred on the USS Fremont. His active service concluded in Norfolk, VA on October 9, 1962. He was honorably discharged from reserve duties on September 14, 1965.
On February 10, 1962, in Hagerstown, Ken married Thelma M. Lindsay. Two children (Debra K. Krantz and Kenneth E. Krantz, Jr.) were born to this marriage.
Ken and Thelma initially settled into the Norfolk/Portsmouth area of Virginia until the conclusion of his active naval service. They would spend the next 25 years in Annapolis before returning to Mount Airy.
Ken worked as an Electronic Engineer and Electronic Technician for Electro International, Honeywell, and Litton.
He was active in scouting for many years. Starting as a Scout in his youth to later becoming a scoutmaster and received the prestigious silver beaver award.
He will always be remembered for his love of model trains, tractors, the band Grateful Dead, and his many other treasures.
Ken was preceded in death by his wife Thelma on July 12, 2023; his daughter Debra Steward on April 2, 2020; and his uncle Joseph R. Krantz (whom he was very close to) on February 14, 1957.
Ken is survived by his son Ken (Judy) Krantz, Jr. of Crownsville; his son-in-law William B. Steward of Sterling, VA; three grandsons Joseph Krantz, Adam Krantz, and Patrick Steward; two step grandsons Jess (Anna) Jacobson and Seth Jacobson; two step great grandsons Rowan and Kiernan; his sister Beverly Richardson; his brother-in-law Alex (Sue) Lindsay; niece Julia (Jorge) Inestroza, great niece Laura Inestroza, and numerous additional nieces and nephews; good friend Malcolm McGilvery; and other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 11 Am to 1PM at BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, P.A., 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Historical Society of Mount Airy, MD (https://www.historicalsocietyofmountairymd.org/ (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.historicalsocietyofmountairymd.org/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1767751071206345&usg=AOvVaw0emvZHo-UgOdgcY97UFIXh) then click “about us” and “donate;” or P.O. Box 244, Mount Airy, MD 21771) or The Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association (https://tuckahoesteam.org/ (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tuckahoesteam.org/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1767751071206539&usg=AOvVaw0-CF_2i84jrXA48OFBuYVs) and click “donate”).
Private interment will be at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Mount Airy.
Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/07/2026

Esther Darlene “Dottie” Lowman (nee Hobbs), 83 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Dottie was the beloved wife of Harry Thomas “Tom” Lowman for 65 years.
Born September 11, 1942, in Highland, MD the daughter of the late Estie Hobbs and the late Mary Hobbs (nee Depew).
She enjoyed Horseback Riding, sewing and making outfits for her family, traveling with Mount Airy Senior Center bus trips, duckpin bowling, adult softball, playing Sudoku, and watching all of the activities of her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed raising her family as a homemaker; then working outside the home, most recently at Farmers and Mechanics Bank and Montgomery College.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her children Terri McCay (nee Lowman) and her husband Brian, Scott Lowman and his significant other Dana, Shawn Lowman and his wife Katie. Grandchildren- Jason Lowman, Kevin Lowman and wife Kelly, Olivia Lowman and Maya Lowman. Great Grandchildren-Harper and Adalynn Lowman.
Preceded in death by her siblings Eula, Paul, Kyle, Helen, and Earl.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 10-11 AM with a Celebration of Life service starting at 11 AM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784 (beside South Carroll High School).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Some of Dottie’s favorite charities include St. Judes Children’s Hospital, Mt Airy VFD, Boys Town, and Frederick Health Hospice.
Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

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