Obituaries

James Skidmore

Jun 15, 2015

James "Jim" Marshall Skidmore, 91, of Laurel passed away Monday, June 15, 2015, at his home.

Jim was born in Frostburg, Maryland, on April 23, 1924. He was the son of the late James Allen and Elizabeth (Rupp) Skidmore. He is preceded in death by his brother Carl Skidmore and his sisters Elizabeth...

Yvonne W. Heath

Jun 15, 2015

Yvonne W. Heath, a resident of College Park, passed away on June 15, 2015 at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham.  She was born on April 21, 1930 to the late Lee Roy and Jimmie Willoughby.  She graduated from University of North Carolina.  She was a longtime resident of Maryland for 47 years.  She retired as a teacher from Bond...

Kathleen Ellen Cover Degraff Robbins

Jun 11, 2015

Kathleen Ellen Cover DeGraff Robbins

Born:  October 1, 1950

Died:  June 11, 2015

After spending her early years in Ohio, and graduating from High School in Prescott, Arizona, she trained as an X Ray technician and worked at hospitals in several places including Florida, Mississippi, Bermuda and Maryland. She later trained in Wisconcin...

Stanley E. Allen, Sr.

Jun 11, 2015

Stanley E. Allen, Sr., of Falling Waters, WV and a longtime resident of Laurel passed away on June 11, 2015 at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown.  He was 86.  He was born on January 23, 1929 to the late Norman and Clara Allen.  Stanley retired from the Department of Agriculture after 35 years.  Following retirement, Stanley and his wife...

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

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

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

May 28, 2015

An obituary will be posted as soon as one becomes available

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...