Obituaries

Angela Curtiss

Oct 27, 2014

Angela Curtiss, 94, of Adelphi, Maryland, passed away Monday October 27, 2014 in Hospice of Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Angela loved her flowers and gardening. She also enjoyed going to the Opera and especially loved spending time with her family. She retired from the University of Maryland. Survivors include two sons, Henry P. Curtiss (Leta Fay) of Chattanooga, TN...

David Arthur Staub

Oct 26, 2014

David Arthur Staub, "Art" of Laurel, MD, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Art was born on January 18, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA to Robert Clayton Staub and Carol (nee Hardman) Staub.

Art was raised in Emmitsburg, MD and it was in Emmitsburg that Art volunteered at his first fire company at the age of 16....

Daniel Raphael Books

Oct 25, 2014

Daniel was born on September 11, 1974 and passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014.

Daniel was a resident of Baltimore, Maryland.

Memorial Visitation

Thursday, October 30 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Donaldson Funeral Home Chapel 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, MD Memorial Service

Thursday, October 30 6:30 PM

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Yong Soon Kim

Oct 25, 2014

Yong Soon was born on November 23, 1936 and passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014.

Yong Soon was a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Sunday, November 02 11:00 PM

Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, MD (301) 725-1690

Roy A. Higdon

Oct 24, 2014

Roy A. Higdon, of Laurel, MD, passed away on October 24, 2014. He was born and raised in Washington, DC. He was the owner and operator of R.A. Higdon and Son Roofing Company for over 30 years. Roy was also a member of the Laurel Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Patricia...

Rita M. Wilson

Oct 24, 2014

Mrs. Rita M. Wilson passed away on Friday, October 24, 2014. Mrs. Wilson was originally from New York City. She had worked as an assembler for the Westinghouse Corp. She was predeceased by her husband George G. Wilson in 2012. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her daughter Kim Sherman, son Scott G. Wilson, and three grandchildren.

Visitation

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Dennis P. Lynch

Oct 24, 2014

Dennis P. Lynch, originally from Harrisburg, PA was a Laurel resident for the past 44 years, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2014. Mr. Lynch was an electronic engineer who worked for the Naval Surface Weapons Center until he retired after 30 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, genealogy and was a world traveler. He was an avid walker...

Rick Stone

Oct 22, 2014

On Wednesday, October 22, 2014, Rick Stone passed away at his residence. He was born on July 26, 1955 to the late Charles and Elizabeth Stone. Rick loved hot rods, the beach and music. He attended many local car shows where he won numerous awards. Mr. Stone is survived by his daughter Crystal A. Parzow and her husband Sam,...

Ginger Ann Fitzpatrick

Oct 21, 2014

Ginger Ann Fitzpatrick passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Gilchrist Hospice, Columbia, MD, after a long and courageous battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She was with us for 18 months; no doubt due to her indomitable spirit! Born and raised in Waynesboro, PA she relocated to Maryland in the early 1970's. She married her beloved husband...

Daniel "Dan" Wyant

Oct 21, 2014

DANIEL EVERETT WYANT

On Tuesday, October 21st, Dan passed into Heaven from this life at the age of 75. He is survived by his dedicated wife of 52 years, Carol, his son, Brian, daughter-in-law, Christina, 3 grandchildren, David, Rebekah and Hannah, and his brother, Frederick. He was Valedictorian and Drum Major of Surrattsville High School in 1957....

James Michael Lombardo

Oct 19, 2014

James Michael Lombardo passed away on October 19, 2014 at Doctor's Hospital in Lanham, MD. Born in New Jersey, he lived in the Laurel and Beltsville area most of his life. He was a network engineer for American Center for Physics Information Systems in College Park for the last 18 years. Jim was also an avid rescuer of German...

Charles D. White

Oct 18, 2014

Charles D. "Charlie" White died unexpectedly in Lewes, DE on Saturday, October 18th at the age of 66.

Charles is survived by his wife of 42 years, Stephanie Metelits White and loving son Christopher White. He also leaves behind a younger brother, Craig White. Other close family members include his sister- and brother-in-law Jennifer and George Dorr,...

Chris Ray Woods

Oct 16, 2014

Chris Ray Woods, age 54, of Jessup, MD, died Thursday, October 16, 2014, at his residence in Jessup, MD.

He was born on August 23, 1960 to the late McClure Woods and the late Jacqueline Woods. Chris was raised in Beltsville, MD and graduated from High Point High School in 1979. Chris enjoyed computers and was considered...

Helen M. Beaton

Oct 15, 2014

Helen Mildred Beaton, 90, passed away peacefully October 15, 2014, at home, surrounded by family. Born February 20, 1924 to Fred and Mildred Douglas of Belleville, Ontario, Helen was an excellent student and a devoted sister and friend, maintaining childhood friendships her entire life. At 24, Helen married John Rogerson Beaton of Western Ontario and set aside her career...

Alphonse Joseph Khoury

Oct 15, 2014

Alphonse Joseph Khoury, 76, of Laurel, MD passed away on October 15, 2014 at his home. He was born on April 4, 1938 in Lebanon to the late Joseph and Efrozia Khoury. He moved from Beirut to the United States over 30 years. He earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and worked for General Electric and retired from Amtrak....

Brenda Kay Smith

Oct 13, 2014

Brenda K. Smith, 68, of Bowie and formerly of Laurel passed away at Anne Arundel Medical Center on October 13, 2014. She was born on January 25, 1946 in West Virginia to the late Archie and Opal Quesenberry. Brenda graduated from High Point High School in 1964 and has worked as a daycare provider for the past 50 years....

Gloria Elaine Bloomfield

Oct 13, 2014

Gloria Elaine Bloomfield, age 96, passed away at Friends House in Sandy Spring, MD. She was born in Jamaica, on April 19, 1918, to the late Edwin and Vera Clarke. Gloria is survived by her loving sister Maysie I. Clarke. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1, beginning at 1 pm, in the chapel of the...

William Otho Robey

Oct 13, 2014

William Otho Robey,96, passed away on October 13, 2014. He retired from Baxter Travenol, a Hospital Supply Company where he was a machinist. He was also a member of Laurel Masonic Lodge #149. He was preceded in death by his first wife Beryl, and second wife Margaret. Mr. Robey is survived by his sister Audrey Garrett. Memorial services will...

Constance Dorothy Shackell Chall

Oct 12, 2014

Constance (Connie) Chall of Crownsville, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2014. She was born in Perth, Australia on May 3, 1921 to Lucy Ann and John Colin Shackell. She met the love of her life, Beverly Ray Chall, an American submarine sailor in 1942 at a dance when she was 20 and he was...

Harry Lafayette Fielden

Oct 11, 2014

Harry was born on October 12, 1922 and passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014.

Harry was a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland.

Please call Riderwood for service details

Chapel at Riderwood Village 3140 Gracefield Road Silver Spring, MD Interment with Full Military Honors

Arlington National...