Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Derek John Thiessen

Derek John Thiessen

May 4, 2014

Col. Derek John Thiessen was born in Fairbanks, Alaska Territory, Oct. 25, 1934 to Ellen (Larsen) and John Jackson Thiessen. His childhood was spent exploring California and nearby states with his family as they followed his father's mining career. He graduated from Nevada City (CA) High School in 1952 and from the University of California-Berkeley in 1957. He joined...

Hatsue Bess

Hatsue Bess

May 3, 2014

Hatsue was born on January 19, 1926 and passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014.

Hatsue was a resident of Laurel, Maryland.

Arrangements pending

Howard Raymond Martin

Howard Raymond Martin

May 3, 2014

Howard was born on October 3, 1955 and passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014.

Howard was a resident of Pasadena, Maryland.

Visitation

Thursday, May 08 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

Normand Joseph Chagnon

Normand Joseph Chagnon

May 3, 2014

Normand was born on November 21, 1933 and passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014.

Normand was a resident of Laurel, Maryland.

Interment with Military Honors

Tuesday, May 06 12:00 PM

Maryland National Memorial Park 13300 Baltimore Avenue Laurel, MD

James E. Love

James E. Love

May 3, 2014

James E. Love, a former Hanover resident, passed away at his residence in Hedgesville, WV on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Mr. Love was born in Virginia, to William and Mary Love, on September 9, 1926. He is survived by his children Annette Louise Love, William T. Love and Jeffrey David Hedrick. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and...

Thomas David Rondeau

Thomas David Rondeau

May 2, 2014

Thomas was born on February 18, 1937 and passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014.

Thomas was a resident of Laurel, Maryland.

Memorial service with Military Honors

Tuesday, May 06 1:00 PM

Donaldson Funeral Home Chapel 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, MD

Perihan Atay

Perihan Atay

May 1, 2014

Perihan was born on April 12, 1927 and passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014.

Perihan was a resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Graveside Service

Monday, May 05 12:00 PM

Maryland National Memorial Park 13300 Baltimore Avenue Laurel, MD

Carmen Padilla

Carmen Padilla

Apr 30, 2014

Carmen was born on April 28, 1923 and passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

Carmen was a resident of Laurel, Maryland.

Visitation

Saturday, May 03 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Holy Family Church 826 West Central Avenue Davidsonville, MD Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, May 03 10:00 AM...

Paul Gerhard "Fritzie" Keller

Paul Gerhard "Fritzie" Keller

Apr 29, 2014

Paul Gerhard "Fritzie" Keller, age 73, of Laurel, MD, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Laurel Regional Hospital in Laurel, MD.

He was born on May 16, 1940 and was the son of the late Gerhard Keller and Ilse (nee Krug) Keller. and raised in rural Berks County, PA.

Paul graduated from Oley Valley Area...

Theresa Ann Karwoski

Theresa Ann Karwoski

Apr 26, 2014

Theresa A. Karwoski was born on 8 November 1928. She was the faithful wife of John H. Karwoski for the last 63 years and was the loving mother of 7 children, devoted grandmother of 10 children and a great-grandmother of 2 children.

On the morning of 26 April 2014, God's finger touched her, and then she slept....

Joaquim Alexandre Vicente

Joaquim Alexandre Vicente

Apr 24, 2014

On April 24, 2014, Joaquim Alexandre Vicente passed away at his residence, he was 80 years old. Joaquim is survived by his wife Alice and two children Matilde Mendes and Ilidio Vicente. Also survived by two grandchildren and a great grandchild.

Visitation

Sunday, April 27 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Jennifer L. Coleman

Jennifer L. Coleman

Apr 23, 2014

Jennifer Lynne COLEMAN (nee KELLEY), April 29, 1963 - April 23, 2014 It is with the deepest sorrow that the family of Jennifer Lynne COLEMAN, nee KELLEY, announces her passing which occurred on Wednesday April 23, 2014. Jennifer was the wife of Charles Edward "Eddie" COLEMAN, of Pasadena, MD; the mother of Jason Edward BROWN (Magda), of Frederick, MD;...

Carrol Ann Hall

Carrol Ann Hall

Apr 21, 2014

Carrol Ann Hall died peacefully on April 21, 2014 at the age of 63. Born December 8, 1950 at the Bolling Air Force Base, an Army brat to Charles and Audrey "Ginny" Corn. She is survived by her husband Gary L. Hall, daughter Michelle Leigh Hall, son Stephen L. Hall, daughter-in-law Anne Hall and her beloved granddaughter Madison Audrey....

Harold Thomas Woods

Harold Thomas Woods

Apr 20, 2014

Harold Thomas Woods of Jessup, Maryland passed away on April 20th at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD. Harold was born in Cumberland, KY and before moving to Maryland travelled the world when he was serving in the Navy. He met Barbara Woods in Kentucky and they were married for over 40 years until her passing in...

Constance Temple Miller

Constance Temple Miller

Apr 20, 2014

Constance Alverta Miller (Temple), 69, passed away on April 20, 2014 on Easter Sunday. She was born on October 6, 1944 in Washington, D.C. to the late Timothy and Myrtle Temple. She grew up in Hyattsville, MD. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1962. She enjoyed motorcycle riding, family and spending time with her grandchildren. She worked for...

Neil S. Llewellyn

Neil S. Llewellyn

Apr 20, 2014

Neil S. Llewellyn, 83, passed away on April 20, 2014 at his residence in Riderwood in Silver Spring. He was born on September 4, 1930 to the late Cornelius and Elizabeth Llewellyn. He was a graduate of Penn State and received his Master's from Wharton School of Business. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from...

Lucia Simonds

Lucia Simonds

Apr 19, 2014

Lucia Simonds, age 84, of North Beach, MD, died Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD.

Lucia was born on 02/19/1930 in Camden, NJ and was one of three children. She married her one and only love on December 3, 1952 and they were married for 52 years at the time of...

Marie Anne Fincham

Marie Anne Fincham

Apr 17, 2014

Marie Anne (Marrianne) Fincham, age 58, of Westminster, MD, died Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Dove House of Carroll County Hospice in Westminster, MD.

Marrianne was born and raised in Laurel, MD and attended St. Mary's School through 8th grade before attending Atholton High School, graduating in 1973. Marriainne worked at Gino's and McDonalds after High School...

Robert G. Borst

Robert G. Borst

Apr 16, 2014

Robert Borst, born November 1, 1922, longtime resident of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on April 16, 2014. Robert served as a navigator-bombardier in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII. He was shot down over Holland during his 13th mission on August 15, 1944. After saving the life of the nose...

Joan Marie Hall

Joan Marie Hall

Apr 16, 2014

Joan Marie Hall, age 85, of Laurel, MD, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Laurel Regional Hospital in Laurel, MD.

Joan was a longtime resident of Maryland City and was employed by the National Security Agency as an Executive Secretary.

Joan was born on January 20, 1929 in South Dakota to the Louis Sowles and...