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

02/03/2026

Daniel Dennis Murphy, 88 of Mt. Airy, MD passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
The beloved husband of Cecilia Murphy for 66 years. They married in 1959 in Brogliano, Vicenza Italy.
Dan was born July 8, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of the late Thomas J. Murphy and the late Jane Murphy (nee Geldert).
After more than 26 years of service, Dan retired from the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division as a Chief Warrant Officer 04 in 1981. He went on to work for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for 18 years as a Special Agent. Dan investigated hundreds of cases throughout his law enforcement career and went on to lead multiple investigative offices.
His time in the Army and at NRC took him all over the world, including Korea, Vietnam, Germany, and Italy. Dan and Cece moved more than 13 times before finally settling down in Mt. Airy, MD.
Dan was an avid athlete, coach and overall competitor. Throughout his life he played football, basketball, baseball, racquetball, golfer, pool, cards and even a family, friendly game of croquet. The only thing he loved more than winning was his family. In his younger years, Dan and the family once climbed 7 mountains in 7 days in Austria.
Surviving in addition to his wife are children Daniela and her husband Bill; Betty and her husband Phil. Dan was the grandfather of Will and his wife Jen; Elena and her husband Jake, and great-grandfather of Kylie & Maddie. He will be sorely missed by all.
Inurnment will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in Daniel’s name to Daybreak Adult Day Services 7819 Rocky Springs Road Frederick, MD 21702 or online at https://daybreakadultdayservices.org/donate-here/
Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

02/02/2026

Margaret E. (Dorsey) Oursler, age 95 of Manchester, MD, formerly of Randallstown, MD, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Lorien Taneytown.

Born on March 15, 1930, in Baltimore, MD, she was the first of five children of the late Frederick H. and Katherine L. (Jones) Dorsey.

Peggy was a graduate of Catonsville High School, Class of 1948, where she met the love of her life, L. Gerald “Jerry” Oursler, her husband of 59 years, who passed away in 2009.

You could find Jerry and Peggy always dancing together, most frequently on Saturday nights at the Last Chance Saloon. Peggy was a homemaker who enjoyed decorating her homes, reading, going on cruises, watching the Orioles and Ravens, and being a mom to her many fur-babies, especially her dog Katie. She also enjoyed visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 2013 Peggy married Richard Swimm, a loving companion until her death.

She is survived by daughters Brenda J. Petzold (George), and Nancy L. Wagner (Jack) and a son, L. Wayne Oursler (Donna), as well as 8 grandchildren, Brian, Lisa, Scott, Greg, Brady, Jacob, Hayden, and Darcy. Additionally, she was blessed with 9 great-grandchildren, Lila, Allison, Hudson, Amy, Charlie, Branson, Georgie, Logan, and Amelia.

Peggy is also survived by two sisters, Catherine Beverly and Helen Wilson and a brother, Fred H. Dorsey, Jr., along with several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a brother, Donald H. Dorsey.

There will be no interment. Friends and family are welcome to attend a celebration of life to be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 1-4 pm at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, PA., located at 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784.

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

01/31/2026

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01/30/2026

Robert Leonard Weckesser Jr., age 65, of Sykesville, MD, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.

He was born May 28, 1960, in Baltimore City, MD, the son of the late Robert Leonard Weckesser Sr. and the late Bernadette Weckesser (nee Buchwald).

He loved his family & friends and will be missed by many. He served in the Navy, USS Portland, was a member of the Mt. Airy American Legion Post #191 and employed by RMF Engineering for 30 years.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, cooking, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Sylvie M. Weckesser (nee Lantz) and his children, Deyanna & Kyle Finch, Elayna & Steve Brown, Michael & Jess Weckesser, and stepson Ty Lee Mitts Jr., as well as his grandchildren, Lacey, Keaton, Jack, Luke, Lyla, and Landon. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Weckesser.
Gathering for family and friends will be held at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home and Crematory, PA., 1212 West Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 (Beside South Carroll High School) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 5pm- 7pm; with a Memorial Service at 6:30 PM.

Interment will be held at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 to defray funeral expenses.

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/28/2026

Thomas “Tom” C. Cleary, 86, of Daisy, MD passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.

He was the beloved husband of Janet Cleary (nee Sabo) of 53 years.
Born September 5, 1939, in Queens, NY, the son of the late Thomas Joseph Cleary and the late Metha Ruth Cleary (nee Nygaard).
Tom Grew up in Amityville, New York and played competitive baseball.

Tom was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in Russian Language and Culture. He was an active member of Mt. Airy Full Gospel Church and enjoyed leading a Bible Study in Mt. Airy. Tom had a great passion for Farming.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children Jennifer Cleary, Donna Gregg, and Thomas Patrick Cleary.; also survived by 11 grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 11:30 am – 12:30 PM with funeral service starting at 12:30 PM at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784 (beside South Carroll High School), with Pastor Thomas Gue officiating.

Private Interment at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Mt. Airy Full Gospel Church 13949 Penn Shop Road Mount Airy, Maryland 21771.

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/28/2026

Mark Eugene Sherretts, age 60, passed away on December 15, 2025, at his home in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.

Born on January 23, 1965, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, Mark was the son of the late Charles “Chuck” Sherretts and Sharon Schill.

Mark attended Jefferson High School and graduated in 1983. He was an avid member of the Sleepy Creek on the Potomac Family Campgrounds, where he enjoyed making lasting friendships, listening to music, enjoying a drink, and reminiscing about his youth. Mark always kept himself busy with projects and was often the first to offer help to anyone in need. He was a very active and devoted father who was always there for his children, offering support, guidance, and unconditional love. Mark will be remembered as one of the most loving and compassionate individuals by his family and friends.

Mark is survived by his four children, Jonathan Sherretts, Sarah Hess, Brianna Sherretts, and Charity Hansrote; his four sisters, Connie Sherretts, Mary Silveous, Nettie Burke, and Margaret Badger; and his grandchildren, Landon Sherretts, Lily McCarthey-Sherretts, Hailey McCarthey-Sherretts, and Chloe Hansrote, and along with numerous extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Cherie Sherretts.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Online condolences at www.Burrier-Queen.com.

01/27/2026

Kenneth Eugene Frizzell, age 82, of Westminster, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, MD.

Born on December 12, 1943, in Carroll County, Watersville, MD., Ken was the son of the late Truman Frizzell and the late Hazel Haines Frizzell, and was the husband of Rosalee Frizzell (nee Barber) for 62 years,

Ken was a building supervisor for South Carroll High School; he was a member of Winfield Vol. Fire Company since 1972, where he was an EMT for 9 years.

In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by his two sons Warren Keith Frizzell and partner Amy Garrison of Westminster, Curtis Wayne Frizzell and wife Jackie R. Frizzell, and the loves of his life, grandsons Jackson Kendall and Cole Monroe Frizzell. He was predeceased by brothers William Frizzell and Robert Frizzell and sister Betty Mayne; all of Mt. Airy, MD.

Ken enjoyed being busy. He could always be found tinkering with something on the family’s farm or watching for deer. He was an avid outdoorsman, even up to a few months prior to his passing. Ken also enjoyed tending to his garden, his many farm cats, and using one of his many tractors to take care of the farm. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling, playing softball, crabbing, fishing, and hunting. Most recently one of his favorite past times was watching his grandsons play baseball.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 (Beside South Carroll High School) on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 10 am – 12 Noon with funeral service at 12 Noon; with Rev. Paul Leatherman and pastor Billy Horton officiating.

A private interment will be in Meadow Branch Cemetery in Westminster, MD.

Memorial Contributions can be made to a charity of your choice in honor of Ken.

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

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.

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