Obituaries

May 31, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Gladys Mae Becraft at her home in Beltsville, MD, on May 31, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on March 8, 1944, to Chester and Myrtle Hardisty. She was born at home and always said that her parents paid the doctor the price...

May 30, 2026

Sylvester (Wess) E. Seymore passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after suffering a long illness of Parkinsons disease. His battle lasted over 8 years, and he fought it every step in true Wess fashion.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet (Henschke), three children Anita and husband Steve, Scott and his wife Debbie,...

May 26, 2026

Earl Kenneth "Kenny" Lammers, 81, passed away at home May 26, 2026. Born June 11, 1944 at home in Laurel to Frank and Elizabeth (Hanus) Lammers.

He attended St. Mary's Elementary, 8 grade at Vincent Pallotti and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1962. While at Bladensburg he learned welding and it became what he was best known for. He was...

May 23, 2026

Christopher James (Jim) Shoff was born on Oct. 29, 1924 in Boswell, PA, one of the two sons of the late Martin Luther Shoff and Effie Jane (Whiteside) Shoff. He was also predeceased by his older brother, William Donald Shoff and his wife Erma (Beener) Shoff. Growing up, he worked at his parents' grocery store. In 1944, he enlisted in...

May 22, 2026

On May 22, 2026, Cheryl J. Maliszewski, 77, passed away in Ronks, Pennsylvania. Cheryl was born in Washington, DC, on May 7, 1949, and resided in Laurel, MD.

After becoming a Registered Nurse in 1993, Cheryl eventually retired and enjoyed her remaining days with family and friends. She worshiped at Triadelphia Seventh Day Adventist, was well traveled, a seasoned Master Barber,...

May 22, 2026

Betty Anne Frederick passed away on May 22, 2026 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1933.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, S.G. Fred Frederick. She is survived by her four children: Cynthia Frederick; F. Craig Frederick (Helen); Christopher Frederick (Karen); and Jeff Frederick (Janell). Her grandchildren are F. Craig Frederick Jr. (Kelsey),...

May 21, 2026

Daniel Leo Frederick’s Sr

Age 88 of Pasadena, Maryland passed away on Thursday May 21, 2026 He was born on November 12, 1937 in Ellicott City, Maryland to his late parents Aquilla Joseph Fredericks and Mildred Luedith Fredericks . He was proceeded in death by his first wife Joan Fredericks and His beloved 2nd wife Janet Fredericks ,brother Aquilla, sisters Elizabeth,Mildred,Rebecca...

May 19, 2026

Heaven smells like spaghetti sauce thanks to its newest resident. Ralph Riviello Grecco of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 95 on May 19, 2026 after a day surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 4, 1930 to Guiseppe “Jack” Grecco and Jean Irene Riviello Grecco in Coketon, West Virgnia. Those...

May 17, 2026

May 14, 2026

Alice Winona Rahn, age 96, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. She was born January 21, 1930 in Burtonsville, Maryland, daughter of William Otho and Virgie Estelle (Murphy) Beasley. She was a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School and a lifelong resident of Fairland, Maryland who worked for the Montgomery County Public Schools System until her retirement in 1993....

May 8, 2026

John Wilson Lawall, Sr., (71) of Savage, Maryland passed away May 8th, 2026.

He was born in 1955 to Willard & Jeannette Lawall in Washington, D.C.

John retired from Toyota Corporate in 2009. He thoroughly enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles, and all of the gadgets known to man. He was passionate about his audio equipment and had quite the collection. He loved watching...

May 5, 2026

Theresa June Marconi of Laurel, MD passed away on May 5th in Silver Spring, MD. She was 93. She was born on August 24th 1932 in Gallitzin, PA to the late Harry and Anna (Rickens) McCloskey.

June was a member of St Mary of the Mills Catholic Church since moving to Laurel over 60 years ago. She was a former member...

May 3, 2026

Loretta Marie Czahor, age 85 of Columbia, Maryland passed away on May 3, 2026, in Columbia, Maryland. Born on March 23, 1941, in New Jersey, she lived a life marked by faith, music, and unwavering dedication to teaching and community service.

From the tender age of 16, Loretta’s remarkable talent for music ministry blossomed as she began directing liturgical music at...

May 3, 2026

Thomas H. Bresson, 92, of Severna Park, MD passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday May, 3 2026. He was the son of Henry and Margaret Bresson of Torrington, CT.

He graduated from Torrington High School in 1951, St. Bonaventure University in 1955, and Georgetown Law School in 1959. With his law degree in hand, he joined the U.S. Navy...

May 2, 2026

Nancy Jo Prior, age 71, passed away in Jessup, MD on May 2nd, 2026.

Nancy was born on June 3rd, 1954, and daughter of Tom and Patricia Padgette. She lived in Laurel and Savage Maryland, before spending time living in California, both in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Nancy graduated from Laurel High School in 1972 and worked for the...

May 2, 2026

Roberta Jane (Bobbi) Armstrong, née Collins, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Beverly Collins; her son, Clifton V. Graves; and her sister, Colleen Cochran. Bobbi is survived by her devoted husband, Larry Armstrong; her daughter, Tammy Smith (Rick); five grandchildren: Joseph Groeger, John B. Groeger...

Apr 30, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share that Harvey Chew passed away on April 30th 2026 at Sinai Hospital located in Baltimore, Maryland, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Harvey was born on April 23rd 1965 in Washington D.C. and from the very beginning, he brought light, laughter and kindness into the lives of those around him. Growing up in Southern Maryland, Harvey...

Apr 24, 2026

Lauren Hageage, age 43, of Laurel, MD passed away in her sleep on April 24, 2026.

She was born in 1982 to Charles Sr. and Cheryl Hageage at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Lauren lived her early adult life in Laurel and then moved to Hagerstown and finally Frederick, MD.

She went to St. Mary's of the Mills grade school, Pallotti High School...

Apr 23, 2026

Keith Foreman left this earthly life to be with our loving Lord on April 23, 2026. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a loving husband, a devoted brother, and a loyal friend.

A man of discipline and skill, Keith was a proud alumni of Staunton Military Academy and attended the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). These institutions helped shape...

Apr 23, 2026

Edward Patrick Ryan (85) of Elkridge, MD passed away April 23, 2026. He was born in Washington, DC to Edward Therlow Ryan and Thelma Cecilia Hilleary Ryan.

Edward was a member of The American Legion, The Rod and Gun Club and the NRA.

He served in the United Air Force for 7 years active duty as a staff sergeant who specialized in...