Obituaries

James "Jim" Patton

Oct 20, 2024

James Luttrell Patton, known as Jim, passed away on October 20, 2024. He was born June 30, 1941, to parents Elmer and Mary Robson Patton.

Jim attended schools in his hometown of Charleston, West Virginia. He received his Bachelor’s from Hampton Sydney College in Virginia and received his Master’s from and did his doctoral work at the...

Helen "Terri" Teresa Quattrone

Oct 16, 2024

Helen Teresa Quattrone, known to all as Terri, passed away on October 16, 2024 at the age of 74.

She was born on May 4, 1950, in Washington DC to the late Samuel Smith and Veronica Smith (Shea). Terri moved to Laurel as a teenager, briefly moved to Germany for work and then returned to Laurel where...

Dorothy M. Baum

Oct 14, 2024

Dorothy Mae Baum peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, October 14, 2024. Born on April 24, 1940 to the late Eddie Gilchrist and Annie Mae Brown, she was affectionately called Doti or Dot. After accepting Christ, she insisted to be called by her full name, which means "Gift of God." Dorothy was united in holy matrimony to her late...

Donald Spencer Mckay

Oct 10, 2024

Donald Spencer McKay, Jr. passed away on October 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 02 1949 to parents, Donald Spencer McKay Sr. and Anne McKay in Baltimore City, Maryland and grew up in Riviera Beach, Maryland. He attended St. Charles Seminary for a short time. Don graduated from University of Baltimore in 1976...

Michael T. Bleything

Oct 6, 2024

Michael “Mike” Thomas Christopher Bleything, 79, passed away Sunday, October 6th, 2024, surrounded in love by his wife, daughters & granddaughter.

Mike was born the second youngest of five to Harold and Laura Bleything in Portland, OR on November 10th, 1944.  He graduated from David Douglas High School in1962 and joined the Air Force shortly thereafter serving...

Ann Walters Kennedy

Oct 2, 2024

Ann Walters Kennedy, aged 85, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Laurel, MD. She was born July 30, 1939 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She made her home for over 50 years in Montgomery County, Maryland. Ann dedicated many years to Citibank before retiring as a respected banker. She was a proud alumna of Women's College, now the University...

Loussouba H Toufdy

Sep 29, 2024

The family invites close friends and family to visit Donaldson Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, October 17th for a public visitation from 10:30am to 11:30am.

A Funeral Service will then start at 11:30; with a graveside service immediately following at Maryland National Cemetery.

Bonnie Mae (Burton) Kaiser

Sep 27, 2024

Bonnie Mae Kaiser passed away on September 27, 2024 after an illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles I. Burton and Catherine M. Giddings and her brother Charles T. Burton. Mrs. Kaiser is survived by her children Michael Brent Kaiser and his wife Grace Lynn Kaiser and daughter Julie Mae Roberts, grandchildren Rebekah Williamson, Zoe Roberts,...

Gina Crouch-Mccoy

Sep 26, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Gina Crouch-McCoy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Hazel Taylor Horton

Sep 21, 2024

Hazel Taylor Horton, born on July 13, 1923 in Danville, VA, passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on September 21, 2024, in Columbia, Maryland. Hazel and her twin sister, Helen, were the youngest children of their parents Flournoy and Jennie Taylor. Hazel's life was marked by resilience, having grown up as a Depression-era child, but was fortunate...

Mary L. Manning

Sep 19, 2024

Mary Louise Manning, 90, of Scottsville, VA and previously Laurel, MD, died on September 19, 2024

She was born September 1, 1934, to Russell and Louise Reeder in Williamsport, PA.

Mary was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fulton before moving to Virginia. An accountant by profession, she loved gardening, bird watching,...

Betty Anne (Carneal) Dzielski

Sep 18, 2024

Betty Anne (Carneal) Dzielski, 61 years and 11 months, of Pasadena, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Betty was born October 18, 1962 in Greenbelt, MD to the late James and Mary (Cashman) Carneal Jr. residing all her life in Laurel, MD until her marriage to...

Philippe E Carre

Sep 15, 2024

Philippe Edouard Carre, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully in his home on September 15 after dealing with health-related issues over the past few years. Philippe was born to his loving parents: Ducarmel Clement Carre and Marie Claire Josette Ancion. He was the third child of their union.

Philippe moved to the United States in 1990s, he lived...

Kenneth R. Wright

Sep 15, 2024

Kenneth R. Wright, age 84 of Burtonsville, Maryland passed from this life on September 15, 2024. He was born March 10, 1940 to Russell and Bonnie Wright in Olney,  Maryland. In May 1959, Kenneth wed Sandra SeVille Seibel, a fellow Burtonsville native. They celebrated 65 years of marriage this past spring. They were blessed with two children, John and...

Doris May (Meade) Gaddi

Sep 12, 2024

Beloved Doris May Gaddi, 96, of Silver Spring, Md., peacefully passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1928 in Washington, D.C. and lived the majority of her adult life in Montgomery County, Md.

Doris served many years as a typist for the government within the Immigration industry and various other part-time...

Jose Antonio Blanco

Sep 12, 2024

Jose Antonio Blanco, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024 at age 96.  Born on August 6, 1928 in Cuba.  Jose lived a full and vibrant life defined by hard work and love.

Jose is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 64 years, Josefa Estilita Blanco, his two daughters, Isabel...

Betty Jane Knecht

Sep 7, 2024

Betty Jane Greenwald Knecht, 96, went to her eternal rest on September 7, 2024 at her home, Laurel Haven, in Laurel, Maryland. Born March 1, 1928 in Elizabeth, NJ, Betty Jane knew the Lord Jesus from an early age.  Daughter of Thomas Gilmore Greenwald and Emily Greenwald Byers, and sister of Sally Greenwald, she grew up in Union, NJ. ...

James T. Reilly

Sep 3, 2024

James T. Reilly passed away on September 3, 2024. James was a retired Colonel in the United States Army. He was the devoted son of the late William F. Reilly Sr. and the late Loretta Reilly (nee Dougherty);  beloved brother of the late William F. Reilly Jr. and his wife Mary, dear uncle of William F. Reilly III, and...

Paul Franklin Katzenberger

Sep 1, 2024

Paul Franklin Katzenberger, 79, passed away on September 1, 2024. Born on January 20, 1945, to the late Elmer and Thelma Katzenberger, he was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland.

Paul was an avid sports enthusiast, especially for Baltimore sports teams; he was an old Colt’s fan, a die-hard Ravens fan and also loved baseball and his...

Brian Anders Markley

Aug 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son Brian Anders Markley.  Brian passed away peacefully on Friday August 30,2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Brian was known for his quick wit and infectious sense of humor. He could always be counted on to make everyone in...