Obituaries

Gertrude B. Eicher

Mar 13, 2015

Gertrude B. Eicher “Trudy”, a resident of Laurel for 38 years passed away on March 13, 2015 at her residence.  She was born in Atlantic City, NJ on October 13, 1939 to the late Rollin G. and Bereniece Mooney.  She was raised in Altoona, PA and graduated from Altoona Catholic High School.  Her last employment was with Loyola Federal...

Jean E. Minzak

Mar 12, 2015

On March 12, 2015 Jean E. MInzak (nee DeFilippis) beloved wife of John Minzak; devoted mother of Mark and Stephanie Minzak; dear sister of the late Robert DeFilippis. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit in the Chapel of the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, Maryland 20707 on Sunday from...

Janet Lee Mundey

Mar 6, 2015

Janet Lee Mundey (Vartanian) 50, devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, Grandmother/ YaYa, and Aunt, passed away peacefully ather home on Friday, March 6,2015. She is survived by her husband, Roy H. Mundey II and her four children Tony and Christina Daughtry, Andrea and William Mundey; her three step children Roy H. III,Chris, and Brandon Mundey; her beloved grandchildren Christopher,...

Leonard Allen Becraft

Mar 3, 2015

On March 3, 2015 Leonard Allen Becraft passed away at home Leonard was born June 15, 1938 to the late Auston and Alice Becraft.; devoted husband of Betty Becraft , dear father of Kennith Becraft of Mount Airy, Judith Dodson of Terrell, Texas and father in law of Sam Dodson of Terrell, Texas and Karen Burrill of Mt. Airy; ...

Robert "Bob" David Evans

Mar 2, 2015

Robert “Bob” Evans (b. 1 April 1920) passed away on 2 March 2015. His beloved memory will be kept always by his wife Gloria of 67 years, his 5 children, 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 15 nieces and nephews, and by all who were blessed to know him. He served his country in the US Army from before Pearl Harbor...

Grady Lee Jones

Feb 27, 2015

Grady Lee Jones , (91 years) of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away quietly at his daughter's home on Friday, February 27, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Jones who passed away on June 2, 2011. Grady and Betty were married for 69 years.   Beloved father of a daughter, Betty Carolyn Soper and her husband David...

James M. Wilson Sr.

Feb 26, 2015

On February 26, 2015 James M. Wilson Sr. beloved husband of the late Betty K. Wilson ( nee Dudley) devoted father of James M. Wilson Jr., Richard Wilson and Gerald Wilson. Also survived by eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may visit at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, Maryland 20707 on Saturday...

Betty Baker Miller Johnson

Feb 23, 2015

The world lost a great lady yesterday evening.  She had a keen mind, a great sense of humor and could tell a story like no one else. She was adventurous in a time when women weren't necessarily supposed to be, but she lived life to the fullest and never worried much about what other people thought. She was generous...

Gregory Thomas Barber, Sr.

Feb 21, 2015

On February 21, 2015, GREGORY THOMAS BARBER, of Laurel, MD, after a brief battle with Lymphoma, passed away.  Born on April 22, 1958, Gregory was well known for his wonderful sense of humor, fascination with investigative research, love of sports and for his dedication in coaching both youth baseball and football.  He was the beloved husband of Valencia Barber...

Augustus Lee Clay, Iii

Feb 20, 2015

Augustus Lee Clay, III, 60, of Laurel, MD died Friday, February 20, 2015, in his home. Originally from Atlanta, GA, he retired from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit authority after 27 years of employment. He is survived by his wife Marsha Flemmings-Clay; his son, Augustus Lee Clay IV; his parents Augustus Lee Clay Jr and Ruby Handspike Clay; his...

Elisabeth A. Spendley

Feb 20, 2015

Elisabeth A. Spendley, age 87, of Laurel, MD, died Friday, February 20, 2015, at Brooke Groove Nursing Home in Sandy Spring, MD.

Elisabeth was the oldest of 4 siblings, born on August 18, 1927 in Straubing, Germany to the late Aloise and Maria Schidlo.  Elisabeth came to the United States in 1952 and settled in Laurel, MD...

Virginia L. (Mabry) Stull

Feb 19, 2015

On February 19, 2015 Virginia L. (nee Mabry) beloved wife of the late Paul Hutts and the late Emory Stull; devoted mother of Janice McMahon and her husband Larry; loving grandmother of Michael, Jimmy and Rodney McDonald and Great-Grandmother of Candice McDonald.

Relatives and friends may visit at the Chapel of Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott...

Carson R. Christian

Feb 18, 2015

Carson Ray Christian a lifelong resident of Laurel passed away on February 18, 2015 at Laurel Regional Hospital.  He was 83.  He was born August 3, 1931 to the late James and Jennie Christian in Tennessee.  He retired from the Food and Drug Administration and later went to work for the Home Depot in Laurel.  He  loved playing cards...

Thomas Charles Langley Sr.

Feb 16, 2015

On February 16, 2015 Thomas C. Langley Sr.; beloved husband of Alberta Z. Langley (nee Blalock); devoted father of Thomas C. Langley Jr., Mark Langley, Kathy Cressotti, Patricia Hicks and Michael Langley; loving grandfather of Chelsea Brown, Jeoffrey Langley, Ashley Miller, Samantha Miller, Robert Miller Jr., Lianne Hicks, M.J. Hicks and Great grandfather of Cicilia and Aiden Miller, Paul...

Charles B. Donaldson

Feb 16, 2015

On February 16, 2015 Charles B. Donaldson a lifetime member of Laurel Volunteer Fire Dept., Knights of Pythias and a charter member Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad; Mr. Donaldson was the beloved husband of the late Marian (Mary) Donaldson  (nee Kraeskie); devoted father of Mary Donaldson, Michael Donaldson, Patricia Haag and Steven Donaldson; loving grandfather of Sarah Kauffman, Seth Donaldson,...

Lois K. Staley

Feb 14, 2015

Services and interment private

Francis Gilbert Blahnik

Feb 14, 2015

Mr. Francis (Frank, Fritz) Gilbert Blahnik died peacefully on 14 February 2015 at the age of 83.  Francis was born in Kewanee, WI on 13 January 1932, settling in Maryland in 1955 after serving in the Army.

Francis is survived by his wife of 61-years Delores Hopfensperger Blahnik of Laurel, MD; their children Wanda Blahnik Conrad of...

Kyle S. Stradone

Feb 13, 2015

Kyle Scott Stradone of Halethorpe, formerly of Jessup, passed away unexpectedly at his home in his sleep in the early hours of February 14, 2015. He was 34.

Born April 16, 1980, he was the beloved son of Gary and Carolyn Stradone. He was the oldest of their three sons.

Kyle is survived by his...

Susan E. Thompson

Feb 13, 2015

On Friday, February 13, 2015, Susan E. Thompson, 58, of Laurel.  Wife of 17 years to Bruce A. Thompson, mother of Peter G. Thompson.  Also survived by three siblings, Robert G. O’Brien Jr., David V. O’Brien, and Alison R. Gianakas.  Viewings will be at Donaldson Funeral Home, 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, Maryland, 20707 on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from...

James Dwyer

Feb 8, 2015

James Bernard Dwyer, born January 26, 1932, in San Francisco, California, passed peacefully on February 8, 2015, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland.

His two daughters, Margaret (Peggy) Dwyer-Major and Mary Dwyer, his grandson, Joshua Major, his two closest confidantes, Arun Kansagra and Andrea McCarty, and other devoted friends, were by his side for the six days...