Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Frank Bernard Mcgettrick

Frank Bernard Mcgettrick

Jun 8, 2015

Francis Bernard "Frank" McGettrick of Laurel, MD and Englewood, FL passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Laurel Regional Hospital at the age of 83. Frank was born and raised in Scranton, PA. A graduate of South Scranton High School in 1949, Frank then enlisted in the Air Force and served during the Korean War. After his marriage to...

Richard (Dick) Alan Frey

Richard (Dick) Alan Frey

Jun 5, 2015

Born in Port Jervis, New York on April 9, 1930, passed away on June 5, 2015.  After receiving a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from Manhattan College, he joined the Department of the Navy as a civilian employee, retiring from the Senior Executive Service after a long and successful career.  After retirement, he moved to Homosassa, Florida where he...

Shirley Woods Oliveto

Shirley Woods Oliveto

May 31, 2015

Shirley Woods Oliveto, 79, of Elkridge, Maryland passed away May 31, 2015.  Viewings will be held at Donaldson Funeral home in Laurel, Maryland on June 3, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church in Laurel on June 4, 2015 at 10:30...

Gifty A Korang

Gifty A Korang

May 28, 2015

An obituary will be posted as soon as one becomes available

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Donald Lee Watts, Sr.

Donald Lee Watts, Sr.

May 27, 2015

Donald Lee Watts Sr. formerly of Laurel, MD, died at his home in Chestertown Md. on Wednesday May 27, 2015.

Born on January 1, 1931 in Savage Md. where he lived until he met his beautiful wife Norma Ann. They raised their five Children Johnny, Donnie, Gary, Pam and Helen in their home in Laurel MD.

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Dorothy Ann Frazier

Dorothy Ann Frazier

May 27, 2015

Dorothy Ann Frazier passed away on May 27, 2015 in Savage, Maryland. She was born in Savage on February 3, 1926, to Frederick and Maggie Hackley. Her beloved husband, Edward passed away in February 2014. Dorothy was a homemaker and for many years worked as a secretary for several local businesses. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Cindy Mickley...

Ralph Eugene Gibson

Ralph Eugene Gibson

May 25, 2015

Ralph E. Gibson of Burtonsville Maryland passed away on May 25th.  Born on March 4, 1929 Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Gibson, his sister Elizabeth Schadrack his children Ronald Gibson, Rosalee Gibson and Patty Doss, His grandchildren Elizabeth  Gibson, Patrick Gibson, Michelle...

Michael M. Whiting

Michael M. Whiting

May 24, 2015

On May 24, 2015 Michael M. Whiting; beloved father of Jason Whiting and his wife Nicole, David Whiting and his wife Melanie, Chester Proctor and his wife Heather; loving pop-pop of Joshua, Chase and Christopher; dear brother of Robert, and Frankie Whiting, Mary Pinkard, Sandra Willis, james and Joey Whiting, Darlene Schildt, Stewart Whiting. Also survived by many nieces...

Michael W. Heuck

Michael W. Heuck

May 23, 2015

On May 23, 2015 Michael W. Heuck  beloved husband of 43 years to Katherine Heuck (nee White); devoted father of James M. Heuck and his wife Gina, Kristina Knubel and her husband Adam; loving grandfather of Addison, Ava, Alexandra and Liam; dear brother of Gary Heuck and loving uncle of Teri and Erica. Michael Heuck was known for keeping...

Mary Grace Pavlovich

Mary Grace Pavlovich

May 13, 2015

Mary Grace (Heiland) Pavlovich, 80, of Laurel, Maryland, passed to Heaven on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Fairland Nursing Home, Silver Spring, MD, after many courageous years of battling numerous health issues.

Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Dorsey and (Donnell Chew) of Laurel MD; Danell and (James Powell) of Gillette, WY; one brother, Joseph (Ed)...

Carolyn R. Palazzo

Carolyn R. Palazzo

May 10, 2015

On Sunday, May 10, 2015, Carolyn Ruth Palazzo beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away.  Carolyn was born on October 5, 1934 in Springfield, Illinois to the late Helen and Fred Myers. She graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Illinois.  On December 26, 1953 she married Raymond Philip Palazzo. They were married for over 61 years and...

Anne E. (Monaghan)  Mcnulty

Anne E. (Monaghan) Mcnulty

May 7, 2015

On May 7, 2015, beloved wife of 60 years to Richard B. McNulty; devoted mother of Mary Garback and husband Ron, Francis McNulty and wife Marilynn, John McNulty and wife Theresa, James McNulty, Richard McNulty and wife Deborah, Irene Sabadics and husband Steve, Anne McNulty Spath and husband Mike, Elizabeth Gibbs and husband John,           E. Owen McNulty and wife...

Don E. Baker

Don E. Baker

May 6, 2015

Don E. Baker passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2015 at the age of 93.  His passing was preceded by that of his beloved wife June and his adopted parents Blair and Mildred Hamel.  He was a devoted father of Donna Baker and dear brother of Ernestine Swart (husband William) and Milly (Bingo) Green.

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Doris Aileen Dowling

Doris Aileen Dowling

May 3, 2015

Doris Aileen Peel Dowling passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, Maryland. She was born on July 17, 1923 to the late Robert (Sam) and Ruth Peel in Mt. Rainier, MD.  She graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, DC.  On December 20, 1941 she married George...

Hilda E. Fyffe

Hilda E. Fyffe

May 1, 2015

Hilda E. Fyffe, a lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away at Potomac Valley Nursing Center in Rockville.  She was 105.  She was born on September 23, 1909 to the late Walter and Minnie Mae Fyffe in Poolesville, MD.  She retired from finance and accounting for the U.S. Army at the Pentagon and then went to work for the University...

James John Kotlik

James John Kotlik

Apr 30, 2015

James John Kotlik, of Laurel passed away on April 30, 2015 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia.  .  He was born on October 25, 1935 in Pennsylvania to the late Stanley and Anna Kotlik.  He is survived by his wife of over 50 years Betty kotlik; children Anna Marie Roberts, Christine Kotlik, James Kotlik, and Donald Kotlik; 6 grandchildren...

Stephen Michael Scardina, Sr.

Stephen Michael Scardina, Sr.

Apr 28, 2015

Stephen Michael Scardina, Sr., 66, of Laurel, passed away April 28, 2015. He was born on January 6, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to Bartholomew M. Scardina, Sr. and Nina Marie (Perruso) Scardina. He is survived by his loving son, Stephen Michael Scardina, Jr., granddaughter, LaCie Grace Scardina, brother Bartholomew M. Scardina, Jr., sister Jeannie (Scardina) Lindsley, many nieces, nephews...

Patrick Ward

Patrick Ward

Apr 27, 2015

Patrick John Ward,54, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2015 at Georgetown Medstar Hospital in Wash. D.C. Formerly from New York and Bowie Md. He resided in Laurel. Md. With his best friend and confidant Sherry Key. He is also survived by his daughter Mayah Ward Bowie, Md. His sister Mary Ward from Vero Beach, Florida and brother Michael...

David Nixon

David Nixon

Apr 26, 2015

David Edwin Nixon, 83 passed away in his home suddenly April 18, 2015.

He was born September 7, 1931 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Cyrus and Floretta Nixon.  After graduating from Chattanooga High School in 1949, he joined the United States Navy where he served in the Korean War as a Fire Control Technician onboard the USS...

Albert E. Lozar

Albert E. Lozar

Apr 25, 2015

Albert E. Lozar passed away on April 25, 2015, he was the beloved husband for 48 years to the late Rosaline E. Lozar (nee Willie) ; loving son of the late Frank and Louise Lozar; devoted brother of John Lozar and the late Frank and Tony Lozar; dear brother-in-law of John and Della Patterson, went...