Obituaries

May 15, 2016

Alan Wesley McCurry, a longtime Laurel resident, passed away at Western Maryland Medical Center in Cumberland.  He was born June 2, 1950 to Jocelyne Quilichini and the late George McCurry.  He was a graduate of Berkeley University in June 1973 and received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.  Alan retired in 1999 from the States Department as a Communications...

May 15, 2016

Martha Catherine (Peters) Hecht was born January 15, 1922 in St. Louis, MO to Rev. William D. and May Peters.  She was baptized and confirmed at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis where her father served as pastor for many years.  She enjoyed singing with the Lutheran Hour Choir, an experience that served her well in the future. ...

May 10, 2016

Memorial services for Donovan M. Haxton, 74, of Laurel will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14th at Our Savior Lutheran Church at 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel, MD. Family will receive friends after the service until 3:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.

After an 11 year battle with cancer, Mr. Haxton died Tuesday, May...

May 9, 2016

John K. Harley of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on May 9th, 2016.  Born in Pikesville, KY, he joined the NAVY in 1945 and served his country for 30 years.  Subsequently he worked for the government for another 10 years at which time he retired.  He is survived by his wife, son, 3 sisters,...

May 9, 2016

Ruth Ann Grimes, lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away on May 9, 2016 at Patuxent River Nursing Center.  She was 63.  She was born on September 15, 1952 to the late John Clinton and Frances Lorraine (Giddings) Grimes.  She attended ARC of Howard County for 40 years for her education and work programs.  Ruth  Ann loved watching baseball and...

May 7, 2016

Merritt Linwood Minnick, 75, of Clarksville, MD, husband of Charlotte Minnick, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Montgomery County.

Born January 31, 1941, in Montgomery County to the late James and Agnes (Wolfrey) Minnick.  He was a semi-retired HVAC technician.  He was the owner of Superior Energy Systems and Merit-Air, Inc.  He was an avid...

May 7, 2016

John Bernard ("Jack") Ponzette, a longtime resident of Laurel, died on May 7th, 2016 of natural causes at Riderwood, Silver Spring, MD.  Born July 9, 1928 in Spokane, WA, Jack grew up in Kellogg & Boise, Idaho.  Joining the US Navy in 1944, he proudly served 20 years in the Navy including service in WWII and Korea.  Jack earned...

May 3, 2016

On May 3, 2016, Mary R. Williams passed away in Silver Spring, Maryland. Beloved daughter of the late Helen and Joseph Kupin of Linthicum, MD she was born on October 29, 1944. She attended Linthicum Elementary, Brooklyn Park High School, and the University of Maryland in College Park receiving a Bachelor of Science degree with a mathematics major in...

Apr 29, 2016

On Friday, April 29, 2016, Maire Irene Miles, beloved wife of Gordon Warren Miles, passed away peacefully at her home with her famiy by her side.  Born Marie Irene Curtis on July 4th, Irene shaped a successful career in real estate, where she was the owner broker of Monarch Realty for over 30 years.  Irene loved the beach and...

Apr 27, 2016

On the morning of April 27, 2016, God ended a 6 year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease for Leslie Lee Walker, Sr. He was 83. The Walker family lost a loving father and devoted husband. Our community lost a tireless volunteer and respected elder. Our country lost an unwavering patriot and an outstanding professional whose contributions will only be completely...

Apr 26, 2016

Ronald H. Washington, 72, was called home on April 26, 2016.  Beloved father of Deborah R. Washington and Cynthia M. Wilson; cherished grandfather of Alexis M. Wilson and Tyler S. Washington; brother of Henry C., Jr., Oliver E. and the late George E. Washington, Barbara Ann Baskerville and Sonia L. Russell; former husband of  Vivian D. Washington and a...

Apr 26, 2016

Ciania Genevieve Brownell, a resident of Elkridge, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.  She was 59.  She was born on January 2, 1957 to the late Wilfred and Etta (Ceasar) Kpabar in Monrovia, Liberia.  She graduated from Ricks Institute High School and University Of Liberia, where she received her Bachelor’s degree.  She worked as a Vice Principle at...

Apr 26, 2016

Patricia Ann Barger passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in her home in Maryland City.  Mrs. Barger was born in Cumberland, MD on October 31, 1931 to the late John Morris and Olive (Stafford) Morris.  Her siblings include the survived Sarah Athey of Cumberland, MD, Gary Witt of New Market, MD and the late James Morris of...

Apr 24, 2016

On April 24, 2016 Kristine Goe (nee Wiesinger) beloved mother of the late Steven L. Hinz, devoted daughter of the late Larry and Lynn Wiesinger; dear sister of Resa Cochran of South Carolina. Also survived by niece Julie Whitney, nephew Dave Cochran and their seven children who brought her great joy, and brother-in-law Doug Cochran. Graveside services will be...

Apr 21, 2016

On April 21, 2016 James "Mike" Whiting; beloved son of the late Robert and Wanda Whiting; dear brother of Annette Mitteleider; devoted father of Josh Whiting; James was the love of Stephanie "Michelle" O'Dell. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Chapel of the  Donaldson Funeral Home, PA. 313 Talbott...

Apr 15, 2016

Mary Virginia Tidwell “Ginny”, a resident of College Park, MD, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Shanti Home in Laurel.  She was 85.  She was born on November 9, 1930 in Alabama to the late Luther and Georgia Thigpen.  She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Laurel and worked as a crossing guard for ...

Apr 14, 2016

Patsy A. Ritter of Jessup, Maryland passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Gilchrist Center in Towson, Maryland.  Patsy was born on May 23, 1939 to the late Wittie and the late Lovie (nee Lilly) Southers in Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Mrs. Ritter lived the majority of her life in Maryland where she raised her son,...

Apr 9, 2016

On April 9th our beloved Retta Ann Kinner (Ables) who was affectionately known as Mimi passed away peacefully at the age of 79.  She was born in Braxton County West Virginia as the daughter of Harper Carpenter and Floda Mae Hawkins with six other siblings where she was known as Jean Carpenter.  During her childhood, she spent all of...

Apr 8, 2016

Gary L. Prewitt, 69 passed away April 8, 2016. He was born March 28,1947 to Otis and Lillie Prewitt in Cincinnati, Ohio. He served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife Donna of Jessup, Md., his mother Lillie Prewitt and sister Wanda Barton, of Norfolk, Va., three children, sons...

Apr 4, 2016