All Obituaries

  Joseph Edward Pignataro, 89 of Burtonsville, Md. passed away July 14, 2019.   He was born in 1929 to Giovanni and Anna Pignataro in Bari, Italy.   Joe was a Past President of the DC-MD Home Builders Association.   Growing up in Washington DC, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and followed Giovanni into the family business of home building. He never retired, just changed his focus from building to helping run the family business,...

Thomas Lee Kaiser, 86 of Laurel, Maryland passed away on July 12, 2019. He was born in 1933 to Charles and Nellie Kaiser in Maryland. He owned the Midway Garage in Laurel and enjoyed nature, feeding the birds and squirrels, camping and traveling. He is survived by his wife Naomi Kaiser; children Thomas Kaiser Jr. (Ann), Shirl Scaletta (Skip), and Robin Boswell (Chuck); grandchildren Thomas Kaiser III, Kimberly Cook, Darryl Scaletta, Thomas Dustin, John Dustin, Shelley Ziegler and...

Vina Dean “Vi” Culler 88 of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away July 8, 2019.    She was born in 1931 to Harold and Lucille (Hayden) Garwood in Kirksville, Missouri   Vi was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, where she sang in the Choir and enjoyed being with her church family, Burtonsville Players, Blanket Buddies, and loved playing bridge with her friends. She volunteered for 15 years at the Montgomery General Hospital.  Vi loved crafts and...

Therese Tebbs, 60 of  Laurel passed away Sunday July 7, 2019.   She was born in 1958 to Francis J. Tebbs and Phoebe H. (Hanback) Tebbs in Washington, DC.   Therese was a member of the Loyal Order of Elks Lodge 2283. She worked as a Office Manager / Bookkeeper for a private law firm. Therese graduated from Pallotti High School in 1976, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the track team. She graduated from Loyola College in Baltimore in 1980 and was an avid softball...

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Timothy Wayne Merson Sr., age 60 passed away peacefully July 4th, 2019 at the V.A. hospital in Baltimore, MD. He is survived by his fiancé Diane Arnold of Baltimore, son Timothy W. Merson, and daughter Toni Merson-Seymour, both of Mississippi, 8 grandchildren, sister Joanne Merson, brother Lucky Merson, and Penny Merson of Laurel.  Preceded in death by his parents Paul T and Dorothy Merson as well as his brother Paul T. Merson. Services will be private.

Henry Baldwin, age 83 of Laurel, MD passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019.   He was born in 1935 to Rodner and Theresa (Lammers) Baldwin in Laurel, MD.   Henry was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church (Laurel, MD), and Knights of Columbus (Bowie, MD).   He retired from Patuxent Wildlife Research Center of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.   He enjoyed volunteering at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, fishing, working on the...

Priscilla Ann Struthers On June 29,2019; beloved wife of William Struthers; devoted mother of the late Laura Jean Struthers; dear sister of William and Robert Munro. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Priscilla was extremely proud to have work on the COBE Project (Cosmic Background Explorer) at Goddard Space Flight Center – NASA. Where she was a member of the Music and Drama Club as well. Priscilla was graced with a glorious voice and loved her music and drama. Relatives...

Vernon Dustin, 83 of College Park passed away Friday June 28, 2019   He was born on November 22, 1935 to Norman and Virgie Dustin in Laurel, MD.   Vernon was a member of The College Park Moose Lodge.  He was also, in his earlier years, very active in the College Park Boys and Girls Club and Holy Redeemer Church in College Park.  He served in the United States Army for 6 years.    He was retired from NSA in Ft Meade, MD where he worked for 37...

Dolores Rager, 88 years old of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away on June 26, 2019. She was born in 1930 to Raymond and Viola (Boland) Brummert of South Fork, PA.  Dolores is survived by daughter Janice Hendricks, son Steven Rager and his wife Debby, daughter-in-law Bernadette Rager, grandson Jason Rager and his wife Marlowe, and granddaughter Allison Rager. She is also survived by sister Marlene Lumb, brother Russell Brummert and wife Brenda, brother Terry Brummert and wife Cindy,...