Obituaries

Jan 24, 2016

Efrain "Frank" Monzon, Jr was born on September 23, 1960 in Havana, Cuba. After moving to the United States as a small child, he eventually created his home in Baltimore, MD, but had great pride in his Cuban heritage. Following a liver transplant and an extensive illness, Frank passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 surrounded by family and loved...

Jan 24, 2016

William Garrett Frawley, age 30, passed away on January 24, 2016, surrounded by his family, following a two-year battle with leukemia.  Known as “Garrett” to his family and friends in New Jersey, and “Will” to his friends in other places, he was a graduate of Peck School in Morristown NJ and Newark Academy in Livingston NJ.  He attended University...

Jan 24, 2016

Norma E. Merson passed away on Sunday January 24, 2016.

Norma was born at home in Beltsville, Maryland on May 11, 1940, the daughter of Oscar and Myrtle Zook.  She married Francis Caroll  Merson  in 1957. He preceded her in death in 1994 after 37 years of marriage. Norma was a stay at home mom, taking care...

Jan 22, 2016

Thelma Check, 102, formerly of Laurel, MD and Honolulu, HI died Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Davis Community Long Term Care Facility in Wilmington, NC.

Thelma, the daughter of the late Torger and Anna Hofengen, was born in Williston on February 8, 1913.   Thelma had three sisters: the late Helen Sathe and Orpha Torvie and her...

Jan 21, 2016

Nancy passed on 1/21/2016 at home of natural causes.  She was 82 years old.  Born January 8, 1934 in Lancaster PA. Nancy was married to the late Richard Farish Downes Jr., a long-time resident and dentist in Laurel, Maryland.  Nancy is survived by her only child, daughter, Stephanie Marie Bouzane, son-in-law Paul Kevin and her grandson, Richard Downes with...

Jan 19, 2016

William M. Blitz “Billy”, a lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away on January 19, 2016 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.  He was born on July 16, 1941 in Baltimore to the late William and Alma Blitz.  He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Galveston in Texas.  He grew up in the family business NAPA Auto Parts...

Jan 19, 2016

September 11, 1947 to January 19, 2016.  John Edward Jarels, a long time Howard County resident, passed away on January 19, 2016, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, surrounded by his two son-in-laws, his three children, and all their love.  He was born in Washington, DC, to the late John and Virginia (Haines) Jarels.  He was a graduate from...

Jan 18, 2016

Brian Mathew Hohl, 34, passed suddenly in his home in Laurel, Maryland on January 18, 2016.

Brian was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland on April 16, 1981 and was the oldest child of Gregory Lewis Hohl and Cathy Ann (n. Barger) Hohl of Laurel, Maryland.

Brian grew...

Jan 18, 2016

Elizabeth Carr passed away Monday January 18, 2016 in the home of her daughter, Catherine, in Katy, Texas.

Elizabeth was born on July 31, 1946, the daughter of Harry and Martha (Baldwin) Carr, she grew up in Laurel, attending Laurel High School and was a lifetime member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church. She was...

Jan 18, 2016

Robert Lee Whiting, age 74, of Laurel passed away Monday January 18, 2016 at his home.

Robert was a lifetime resident of Laurel, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He married Wanda in 1961 and they were married over 50 years, she passed away on April 20, 2015. Robert was employed and retired...

Jan 18, 2016

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Jan 16, 2016

Glen Adams of Laurel passed away Saturday January 16, 2016.

Glen was born on July 21, 1954, the son of Doyle and Pauline (Amis) Laster, but was raised by his grandparents James and Thelma Amis. Glen meet Linda Ellinger in 1972 and was married the same year. He liked to collect coins and fiddle with anything he...

Jan 15, 2016

Marlou Freeman passed away peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital on January 15, 2016 at the age of 71 years old. She is survived by her daughter Michele Burroughs, grandson Matthew Burroughs and his wife April and David Burroughs, great grandsons Matthew Jr. and Isaac all of Asheville NC, a sister Janice Hines of Murphysboro, IL. and longtime friend and...

Jan 10, 2016

Robert A. Fuller, a resident of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on January 10, 2016. Mr. Fuller was born in Washington, DC, on December 13, 1945, to the late John and Gladys Fuller, Jr. Robert worked for the U.S. Government as a scientific glass blower. He was very proud to have worked alongside his father for many years. Robert...

Jan 8, 2016

Robert Wayne Kirkpatrick died after suffering a brief illness.   He was born in Muskegon, Michigan and went to college at Michigan Technological University; eventually obtaining his Masters and was working on his doctorate.    Robert served 22 years in the US Air Force being honorably discharged as a Lt. Colonel.  He received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal,...

Jan 8, 2016

Sonta Amelia Weisman, 88, a longtime resident of Laurel passed away on January 8, 2016 at Medstar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney.  She was 88.  She was born on February 12, 1927.  She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.  She enjoyed water aerobics which she did on a regular basis, shopping, and being around her...

Jan 7, 2016

Shirley Ann James (Collins) of Laurel, MD died January 7, 2016 at her assisted living home, Angel’s Touch in West Friendship, MD. She was born January 23, 1932 to Goldie Mae (Walden) and Clarence Collins in Richmond, VA. Her maternal grandparents, Irene and Orion Walden, raised her until the age of 13, when she moved to Washington D.C. She...

Jan 4, 2016

Phyllis Anna Clay Davis, loving wife for 62 years to John T. Davis, passed away on January 4, 2016. She was born in West Gorham, ME, on January 14, 1933, to the late George and Lillie Clay. Phyllis graduated from Gorham High School and the Maine Medical Center. She went on to work at numerous emergency rooms along the...

Jan 2, 2016

Ralph M. Bartimo, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Lumberton, NC, where he has resided for the last 6 years.

Ralph was born July 4, 1948 in Leominster, Mass. the son of Ralph A.Bartimo and Alice (Moore) Bartimo. He graduated Laurel Senior High School Class of 1966 and served his country in the United States...

Jan 2, 2016

Pauline Gloria Nelson was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Laurel Regional Hospital in Laurel, MD.

Pauline was born in Washington DC on February 27, 1925, the daughter of Paul Gray and Minnie Davis. She was raised in a loving home by her mother and step-father William...