Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Wayne Delmer Judy

Wayne Delmer Judy

Jul 22, 2014

On Tuesday, July 22, 2014, Wayne D. Judy of West Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by family which included this beloved wife of 58 years, Mary G. (Gen) Judy and devoted children Wayne David Judy (Cindy) of Terra Alta, WVA and Kathy Lynn Muth (Mike) of Raleigh, NC. He...

Sherry Denise Knocke Rock

Sherry Denise Knocke Rock

Jul 21, 2014

Sherry Denise Knocke Rock passed away on July 21, 2014 in Newark, Delaware. Born in Ft. Meade, MD, she was the daughter of Mervin and Norma Deweese Knocke. She had worked with computers as a Quality Assurance Manager. Sherry loved the beach and dolphins, she was an Orioles fan, and loved the color purple. She is survived by her...

Eva Marie Nichols

Eva Marie Nichols

Jul 17, 2014

Eva Marie Nichols, age 79, of Elkridge, MD, died Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Gilchrist Hospice Care - Howard County in Columbia, MD.

Eva was born, raised and lived her life in Laurel before moving to Elkridge 20 years ago.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas Woody and the late Ethel (nee Wines)...

Frank W. Bopp

Frank W. Bopp

Jul 17, 2014

Frank W. Bopp passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 17, 2014. He was born in Iowa and has lived in the area for over 50 years. He and his wife Thelma married in Blessed Sacrament Parish in Washington, DC on May 6, 1961. Mr. Bopp had a long career in the federal government having worked for...

Antonina Faudale

Antonina Faudale

Jul 16, 2014

Mrs. Antonina Faudale passed away on Wednesday with her family at her side. Formerly of Silver Spring, she 's lived in Laurel for the past year. She was an exceptional seamstress and loved working in her garden. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be missed by all. Mrs. Faudale is preceded in death by her...

Shawn Moore

Shawn Moore

Jul 16, 2014

Shawn was born on November 28, 1973 and passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.

Shawn was a resident of Florida.

Memorial Service

Saturday, August 16 1:30 PM

Donaldson Funeral Home Chapel 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, MD

Edward Joseph Mulligan

Edward Joseph Mulligan

Jul 14, 2014

On Monday, July 14, 2014, Edward Mulligan of Silver Spring, MD and Drum Point, MD, passed away at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross Nursing Facility in Silver Spring, MD. Ed was the loving husband for 65 years of Joan Mulligan. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Doris Dowling and his niece Donna Ballard and nephew Robert Dowling. Ed...

Ericka T. Piera

Ericka T. Piera

Jul 14, 2014

Ericka T. Piera, 24, passed away on July 13, 2014. She was born July 27, 1989 to Anthony Piera and the late Tammy Sener. She graduated from Reservoir High School and attended both Howard and Anne Arundel Community College. Ericka worked for her father at Mike's Crab House and also worked with her grandmother at Senate Insurance. In addition...

Laudis Allen Turney

Laudis Allen Turney

Jul 11, 2014

Laudis A. Turney, Jr., son of Laudis and Sara (nee Harris) Turney. Born on November 5, 1946 and passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at the age of 67.

Laudis graduated from Laurel High School in 1964 and attended the University of Maryland for 2 years before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the...

Luiz Carlos Azevedo

Luiz Carlos Azevedo

Jul 10, 2014

Luiz Carlos Azevedo,69, of Germantown, MD passed away on July 10, 2014 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. He was born on May 6, 1945 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Born and raised in Brazil, he worked as an Automotive Technician for over 45 years. He came to the United States in 1999 and started a House Cleaning business with his...

Denise Marie Thomson

Denise Marie Thomson

Jul 10, 2014

She left behind a husband of 43 years David Thomson. 2 sons Scott Thomson and his wife Lea Thomson, Danny Thomson and Kelly Thomson. Also 9 Grand Children Kimmy, Kristin, Scott, Kellie, Brent, Daniel, Jacob, Emily and Connor. 2 Great Grand Children. Also her best friend Sissy of many years.

Visitation

Monday, July 14 2:00 PM to...

Ronald Warren Merson, Merson

Ronald Warren Merson, Merson

Jul 7, 2014

Ronald W. Merson, 79, of West River, MD passed away on July 7, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was born on March 2, 1935 to the late LeRoy and Bertha Merson. He retired from the Plumbers Union Local 5. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Peggy Merson; loving children Peggy Gough...

Joseph F. Iannaconi

Joseph F. Iannaconi

Jul 7, 2014

Joseph F. Iannaconi of Laurel, Maryland, formerly of Berkeley Township, passed away on Monday July 7, 2014 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. Born in Hoboken, NJ he lived in Jersey City before moving to Berkeley Township in 1985. He was in Sales Purchasing with Sherwatt Company in New York City, NY for many years. Mr. Iannaconi...

Bienvenido Sicat

Bienvenido Sicat

Jul 4, 2014

Bienvenido was born on March 22, 1926 and passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014.

Bienvenido was a resident of Laurel, Maryland.

Visitation

Tuesday, July 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 Funeral Mass

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James Andrew Whinnie

James Andrew Whinnie

Jul 4, 2014

James was born on February 5, 1937 and passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014.

James was a resident of Laurel, Maryland.

Visitation

Monday, July 07 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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

Monday, July 07 8:00 PM

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Lydia "Anna" Merson

Lydia "Anna" Merson

Jul 3, 2014

Anna Merson, 86, of Elkridge, Md and formerly of the Laurel/Beltsville area passed away July 3, 2014 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia. She was born February 24, 1928 to the late James W. and Mrytle Warner. Anna enjoyed bingo and traveling to Atlantic City to play the slots. She retired many years ago as a Technician for Electronics....

Patricia Nell Higdon

Patricia Nell Higdon

Jul 3, 2014

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 God gained a new angel singing for Him in heaven. Patricia Nell Higdon, also known as Patty Burke, passed away at home with her family with her. Born and raised in Johnson City, TN she was the daughter of Garrett Roscoe and Nellie Mae Brummit Sorrell. She has been in Maryland for over 50...

Samantha Ruiz Smith

Samantha Ruiz Smith

Jun 29, 2014

Samantha was born on July 4, 1983 and passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014.

Samantha was a resident of Laurel, Maryland.

Memorial Mass

Monday, July 07 5:00 PM

St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church 114 St. Mary's Place Laurel, MD

Lloyd Wayne Barton

Lloyd Wayne Barton

Jun 27, 2014

Lloyd Wayne Barton of Columbia, Maryland died on Friday June 27, 2014 at the age of 67, at the Washington Medical Center, in Washington DC of a heart attack.

Lloyd was born in Maryland on Nov. 2, 1946, to the late Harry C. Barton Jr and the late Mary Abby Barton [nee Dorsey]. His hometown was Laurel,...

Emmanuel Prophete

Emmanuel Prophete

Jun 26, 2014

Emmanuel ABoobyA Prophete was born on September 25, 1992 in Long Island, New York to Michelle Gauvin. He departed this life on June 26, 2014. Emmanuel was raised in New York and moved to Laurel, Maryland at the age of ten to be closer to his aunts and cousins. He graduated from Laurel High School in June 2010. He...