Obituaries

Oct 9, 2025

Edward Franklin Grimes Jr., 93, of Fulton, Maryland, formerly of Laurel, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025.

Born on August 26, 1932, in Westminster, Maryland, Ed (“Tink” as many of his friends called him), was the beloved son of the late Edward Franklin Grimes Sr. and Melissa Elizabeth Harbaugh (formerly Melissa Elizabeth Palmer). Moving to Hancock,...

Oct 9, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Larry Verle Summers. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 2, 2025

This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Sherry Lynn Frost.

Sherry Frost, age 63, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and creativity. Born on March 7, 1962, in Pella, Iowa, to Henry and Donna Rooda, Sherry was a devoted daughter, sister, and mother, cherished by her family and...

Sep 28, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing that my lovely and beautiful wife, Fatma Jeanty, age 74, passed away peacefully in Laurel, Maryland on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Fatma was born in 1951 to the late Ibrahim Cag and the late Vehibe Cag (née Ozbakan).

Fatma was a very devoted wife, mother, confidante and...

Sep 20, 2025

James “Jim” Reed Michael Kean, 84, of Annapolis, MD, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025 at 11:00pm. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jim will be remembered for his kindness, quick wit, gentle spirit, passion for the outdoors and unwavering love for his family.

Born in Camden, NJ, on March 15, 1941, Jim moved...

Sep 19, 2025

Tama Kyung-Ja Chu, 90, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on Friday September 19, 2025.  She was born on June 5, 1935, in Manchuria China, but grew up in Japan and has always reminisced about returning there.

She worked most of her life in the food service industry, from an Italian kitchen to a bakery, she eventually...

Sep 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mesame Ndape Cynthia March 15, 1988 – September 18, 2025

Mesame Ndape Cynthia, age 37, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025.

Born on March 15, 1988, in Tiko, Cameroon, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of Isaac Etube and Pisang Mbwoge Maureen.

She began her education...

Sep 17, 2025

Munir Mahfouz Hishmeh was born on October 31, 1940 and passed away on September 17, 2025 in Rosedale, MD. Munir was a loving family man who always had a smile on his face, especially when he saw his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Niama, his father, Mahfouz, his brothers Abed, Samir, and Nihad,...

Sep 16, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Mark Anthony Tolliver. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 15, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of William (Billy) Fitzhugh Lee III, who left us on September 15, 2025, at the age of 63.  Billy was a beloved husband, father, brother, nuisance to his younger sister, and friend whose life touched many with his kindness, humor, strong work ethic, and unwavering love for family.  Born into a close-knit...

Sep 12, 2025

Rene (Bartlinski) Quillen 79, was born on July 22, 1946, in Washington, DC to Hazel and Charles Bartlinski, and passed away peacefully on Friday September 12, 2025, after long, hard-fought battle with her health.  Her family is deeply heartbroken but takes comfort in that she will be joining her husband, Mother, and other loved ones in Heaven.  She loved,...

Sep 8, 2025

We celebrate the remarkable life and lasting legacy of Leeroy Fredericks, who peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on September 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 84. He was born on April 26, 1941, in Buxton, Guyana, to Elzaida Barry and Simon Fredericks, and later became a longtime resident of Queens, New York. He...

Sep 8, 2025

Eleanor G. Oursler of Jessup, Md. passed away on Sept. 8, 2025.

She was born May 14, 1937, to Richard Alva Gott and Dorothy Louise Howard Gott of Gambrills, Md.

Eleanor was a member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church in Jessup where she served as treasurer. She had been a member of Esther Chapter #47...

Sep 7, 2025

Barbara Sue Cornell, age 80, passed away on September 7, 2025. She was born in Rig, West Virginia, on November 9, 1944.

She married Jimmie Allen Cornell Sr., in 1961 and they were married for 63 years. After marrying, she moved with Jim to Maryland and started her family. Her focus was on raising her family, and...

Sep 6, 2025

Frederick L. Kurrle (Fred), age 88, passed away in Baltimore, Maryland on September 6, 2025.

Born August 7, 1939 in Caldwell, New Jersey, Son of Frederick and Louise (Bopple) Kurrle. He lived in Laurel, Maryland and worked in research for Westvaco Corporation for 40 years until retiring in 2002. Fred was a member of  New Hope Lutheran...

Sep 3, 2025

Laurence Kwabena Dash, age 60, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on September 3, 2025.

Laurence, beloved son of Sheila Dash and beloved brother of Michele Dash-Pauls, was born in Georgetown, Guyana in April 1965. Laurence went to high school in Brooklyn, NY and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for several years before being...

Sep 2, 2025

Dora Jo Long, age 94, passed away in Laurel, Maryland.

She was born on April 18, 1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, daughter of Rodgers and Mary Tidwell. She lived in many cities including Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Panama Canal Zone, and Fort Meade, Maryland. Mrs. Long worked as a childcare provider in her home for many...

Sep 1, 2025

Mary Ellen Ostmann (Somerville), age 85, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on September 1, 2025.

Born to Edna Laura Giddings and William Somerville, Mary grew up alongside her brothers George, Edward, and twin Johnny. Mary married Eugene Ostmann on October 2, 1959. Though their marriage ended in 1965, their union brought forth her greatest joy—her daughter, Jeanne...

Aug 7, 2025

Kathryn (Kay) Wilson of Laurel, Maryland passed away, at the age of 89, on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was born on July 28th, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, to G. (Gerard) Walter Koob and Gladys Claire (Shultz) Koob. Kay graduated from Notre Dame High School (Moylan, PA) in 1954. She started her professional career as an Administrative Assistant at...

Aug 6, 2025

Clara Joan Pomerantz, affectionately known as Joan, died on August 6, 2025, at 92 years old. Joan was born on February 5, 1933, in Portland, Maine; she was the loving daughter of Bert and Gertrude Goddard. She later moved to Lebanon, Ohio where she was a 1951 graduate of Lebanon High School. She met her husband, Albert Pomerantz, while...