Elizabeth Ernst Shotzberger Obituary
We bid farewell to Elizabeth Ernst Shotzberger of Germantown, Maryland, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 8, 2025 at the age of 74. Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Ernst Shotzberger to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid adieu to Elizabeth's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Elizabeth has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorsey Adams and Ruth Adams (Akers); her husband John Shotzberger; her brother William Adams (Deborah); and her son-in-law Kelly Bartz (Valerie).
She is survived by: her daughters, Valerie Shotzberger and Michelle Shotzberger Robinson; her sister Kathleen Adams Freedman (Richard); and her nieces, Natalie Miller (Adams) and Colleen Tuohey. She is also survived by her daughters and grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the DeVol Funeral Home (10 E Deer Park Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877).
We are pleased to share that she is helping further FTD research by donating brain tissue to the Georgetown Brain Bank at Georgetown University Medical Center. This donation will help support scientific research aimed at understanding neurological diseases and discovering cures, especially less common diseases such as FTD.
