Josephine Varner's obituary , Passed away on November 9, 2025 in Berlin, Maryland

Josephine Varner

August 28, 1927 - November 9, 2025 (98 years old)

Berlin, Maryland

Josephine Varner's obituary , Passed away on November 9, 2025 in Berlin, Maryland

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Melson Funeral Services

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Josephine Varner

August 28, 1927 - November 9, 2025 (98 years old)

Berlin, Maryland

Josephine Varner Obituary

We bid farewell to Josephine Varner of Berlin, Maryland, born in Akron, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 9, 2025 at the age of 98. Josephine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Josephine Varner to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Duran and Catherine Duran; her brother Frank; her former husband James; her child Tracy; and her husband Richard Varner.

She is survived by: her children, Noreen Leyden, Beth Ridgeway (Dale) and Jay Leyden (Sara); her grandchildren, Nicholas Ridgeway (Sarah), Katie Leyden, Jack Leyden, Connor Leyden and Barry Ridgeway (Natalie); and her great grandchildren, Lucy, Isabelle Ridgeway and Varner. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and her three faithful granddogs.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melson Funeral Services



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