Obituaries

Patricia Ann Barger

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...

Kristine Lynn Goe

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...

James "Mike" Whiting

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...

Mary Virginia Tidwell

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 ...

Patsy Ardella Ritter

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,...

Retta Ann Kinner

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...

Gary L. Prewitt

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...

Daniel "Danny" Earl Thompson

Apr 4, 2016

Janice E. Graver

Apr 4, 2016

Janice E. Graver, of Laurel passed away on Monday April 4, 2016 in Laurel Regional Hospital due to complications from her battle with cancer.

Janice was born October 5, 1952, the daughter of George and Margaret (McKenzie) Clayton.  She grew up in Riverdale, Maryland. 43 years ago she married David Graver, Sr., the love of her life. ...

Stephen Scott Lepore

Apr 3, 2016

On April 3, 2016 former Laurel resident Stephen Scott LePore passed away.  He was born on May 7, 1963 to Margaret and Alfred LePore who have preceded him in death.  He is survived by brothers Thomas LePore, Richard LePore, and James LePore; and sisters Barbara Musser, Janet LePore, Joann Laten, Kay Tedeschi, and Kathleen Durham; in-laws Rosemary LePore, Glenn...

Karen "Kim" M. Passmore

Apr 2, 2016

Karen M. Passmore, 63, a long-time resident of the Laurel area, died early Saturday morning, the 2nd of April.

She was born in 1953 at Fort Meade, MD, the daughter of James McFarland and Constance North and was raised in Ohio. Kim received a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition from Miami University in Ohio, thereafter working in...

Shirley Nevitt

Apr 1, 2016

An obituary will be posted soon.

Maria Caiopoulos Mccoy

Apr 1, 2016

Maria Caiopoulos McCoy of Ocean City, MD and formerly of Laurel passed away at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin on April 1, 2016.  She was 75.  She was born on December 29, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to the late John and Sophia Caiopoulos.  She was a life member of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed going...

Eugene Joseph Stello

Mar 30, 2016

Eugene Joseph Stello passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD.

Eugene was born on January 22, 1959 to the late Francis Stello and the late Alice (nee Curtin) Stello. He grew up in Hyattsville, MD and attended St. Mary’s  Landover Hills, DeMatha High School,...

Marcia Lynne Glasser

Mar 27, 2016

On March 27, 2016 Marcia L. Glasser (nee Pettigrew) passed away both peacefully and unexpectedly at her residence in Laurel, Md. Born in Iowa on May 28, 1937, Marcia spent most of her life in Ashton, Md as a home maker and caregiver for her family. She enjoyed reading, playing games and most importantly spending time with family and...

Gary P. Lukas

Mar 26, 2016

Gary Peter Lukas, 66, a loving father, husband, and brother, passed away on March 26, 2016 in Silver Spring, Maryland.  He was born on December 31, 1949 in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania to Sophie and Peter Lukac.

Gary lived in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and his final home in Burtonsville, Maryland.  He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Vernon Lee Bowden

Mar 25, 2016

Vernon Lee Bowden was born in North Hampton County, North Carolina on May 8, 1936 to (Father) Vernon Pierce Bowden and (Mother) Queen Ester Goodwyn.

Papa is the last of six children, two older brothers, one older sister and one younger brother and sister, which all preceded him in death.

In...

Donald (Don) Ralph Webster

Mar 21, 2016

Donald (Don) Ralph Webster, a nine-year resident of Sonoita, Ariz., passed away on Monday, March 21, at St. Joseph’s Hospital due to complications from a rare blood disorder.

Don was born on Sept. 6, 1937 in Huntington, N.Y., to Ralph and Margaret Webster and had two sisters, Deborah Rodgers and Vanessa Cox. He married his...

Rachael R. Oliver

Mar 21, 2016

Rachael Rita Oliver, 98, of Laurel passed away on Monday March 21, 2016.

Rachael was born on February 27, 1918 in Pittston, PA, the daughter of Frank and Carmella Capone. She attended Pittston High School, where she met Carl Oliver and later married. They moved to the D.C. area for Carl’s job with the government. She and...

James Bowie Mcceney

Mar 19, 2016

On March 19, 2016 of Laurel, Md.  Died peacefully at home of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.  He was 74.  Jim was born in Baltimore to Robert S. and Lelia Brennan McCeney.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bobbi, his daughter Margie, his son Robert (Betsy), grandchildren Sean and Maggie, and his brother, George (Natalie).

Jim...