Obituaries

Michael Phillip Tarason

May 30, 2016

Michael Phillip Tarason, 67, passed away on Monday May 30, 2016.

Michael was born on March 18, 1949 in Washington D.C. to Sidney and Anna Tarason.  He attended LaSalle Elementary, Randolph Junior High and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1967. After high school he joined the United States Army and served from 1969 until 1976. Michael...

Juan Carlos Oriolo

May 30, 2016

Juan Carlos Oriolo, 80, of Laurel, Loving Husband, Devoted Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2016 at his home. Born November 6, 1935 in Buenos Aries, Argentina, he was the son of the late Pascual Oriolo and Maria Ursino Oriolo. He was the beloved husband of Amalia Zizzo Oriolo, his wife of 60...

Mildred E. Ammann

May 27, 2016

Mildred Elizabeth Barnes Ammann, 82, a longtime resident of Laurel died May 27, 2016 at NHS Health Care, in Sumter, SC.

She was born March 26, 1934 in Calhoun Falls, SC of the late Joseph and Bessie (Stephens) Barnes. She moved to D.C. in the 1950's. She was a member of the Laurel Rescue Squad and worked...

Willie James Cheatham

May 26, 2016

Willie James Cheatham of Laurel MD unexpectedly passed away on May 26th 2016.

He was born on February 17th 1943 in Doerun GA to the late Boisy and Mittie Cheatham. He was the youngest of 10 children.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and after 7 years joined the U.S....

Charles Douglas Baker

May 26, 2016

An obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

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Ruth Ohler Fletcher

May 24, 2016

Ruth Ohler Fletcher, a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on May 24, 2016 at her home.  She was born on August 19, 1924 to the late William O. and Lucy M. Ohler.  She was a member of St. Philips Episcopal Church in Laurel and a life member of the Eastern Star Naomi #3 and Friendship #17.  Ruth worked...

Barbara May King

May 23, 2016

Barbara May King, a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on May 23, 2016 at Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was 77.  She was born on July 7, 1938 to the late Andrew and Inez (Smitson) Stevens.  She was a graduate of Laurel High School and a member of the Eastern Star.  She worked as a secretary at...

William Martin Murray

May 16, 2016

William Martin Murray, a longtime resident of the Savage/Laurel area passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia. He was 76. He was born on November 23, 1939 to the late William and Eleanor Murray. He worked as an electrician for Local Union #26 and enjoyed gardening and going to the race track. In addition...

Alan Wesley Mccurry

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...

Martha C. Hecht

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. ...

Donovan M. Haxton, Jr.

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...

John K. Harley

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,...

Ruth Ann Grimes

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...

Merritt Linwood Minnick

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...

John "Jack" Ponzette

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...

Mary Rose Williams

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...

Marie Irene Miles

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...

Leslie Lee Walker, Sr.

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...

Ronald Hampton Washington

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...

Ciania Genevieve Brownell

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...