Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Allan Peter Fagan

Allan Peter Fagan

Nov 12, 2013

Allan Peter Fagan, 77, a Laurel resident for 45 years passed away peacefully at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross in Burtonsville. He was born on July 6, 1936 to the late William and Mae Fagan in New York City. He graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor's degree and from Johns Hopkins University receiving his Master's degree. He served...

Doris Jean Stellabuto

Doris Jean Stellabuto

Nov 10, 2013

On November 10, 2013, Doris Jean Stellabuto, beloved wife of Richard Stellabuto, devoted mother of Scott, Anthony and Richard Stellabuto and the late Michael Shaffer. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Richard, Taylor and Jordan Stellabuto, and Micah and Dana Shaffer. She is preceded in death by her parents Michael and Elizabeth Polohonki , her sister Marlene Smith and her brothers...

Matthew James Cecil

Matthew James Cecil

Nov 9, 2013

Matthew James Cecil, cherished father of Max Kaine Cecil, 9; beloved son of Nancy Ping Cecil and Uriel James Cecil; much loved brother of Todd Cecil, Mark Cecil, and sister, Shannon Cecil Farran. Matt also leaves behind an adoring girlfriend/fiancAC., Larissa Rose Lesiw. Matthew, a College Park, MD resident since birth, with additional homes in Silver Spring, MD and...

Shirley Ann Chittams

Shirley Ann Chittams

Nov 8, 2013

Shirley went home to the Lord on Friday, November 8th, 2013. She was born May 5th, 1936 and preceded in death by her husband Bernard along with her sisters Peggy and Gloria and her brothers Lloyd and Tracy. Shirley is survived by her four children Arthur, Victoria, Jeffrey, and Michael as well as her siblings William Jones and Angela...

Daniel Tello Tello Alvarez

Daniel Tello Tello Alvarez

Nov 7, 2013

On November 7, 2013, Daniel Tello Alvarez, beloved husband of Sabrina Tello, devoted son of Juliana Alvarez and the late David Tello, loving father of Cesar Tello and his wife Gloria, and Ingrid Tello and her husband Hector Perez, cherished grandfather of Ruby Diaz, Gloria Tello, Melany Tello Emelyn Tello, and Jasmin Tello. dear brother of Juana Tello, Dagoberto...

Robert J. Dame

Robert J. Dame

Nov 6, 2013

Robert J. Dame, 80, passed away on Nov. 6, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baltimore. He was born on June 18, 1933, in South Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Frank and Sally Dame. He was a Laurel resident for more than 30 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a Korean War...

Gladys H. Beall

Gladys H. Beall

Nov 6, 2013

Mrs. Gladys H. Beall, a Laurel resident since 1940, passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2013. Mrs. Beall was born in Oela, Maryland on December 12, 1921 to William and Lillian Willingham. She was a member of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 75 and the Laurel Chapter of Rosie the Riveter....

Teresa Y. Bowen

Teresa Y. Bowen

Nov 6, 2013

On Wednesday November 6, 2013 Teresa Y. Bowen of Severn, Maryland, (formerly of Laurel, MD) passed away at Genesis Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn Park, Maryland. Teresa was born and raised in Laurel, Maryland and moved to Odenton in 1976.

Teresa was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Ellicott City, Maryland. She was an avid...

William Bernard O'Reilly

William Bernard O'Reilly

Nov 4, 2013

William B. O'Reilly Sr, 85, of Laurel, died November 4th. Bill was born to the late Patrick O'Reilly and Catherine (McGovern) O'Reilly in New York. He served in the United States Navy for 24 years, achieving a final rank of Master Chief. Some of his service was overseas in Japan, Morocco and Italy. While stationed at Cheltenham in Maryland,...

Patricia "Patty" Cinotti

Patricia "Patty" Cinotti

Nov 3, 2013

Patricia A. "Patty" Cinotti, loving daughter of Mary C. Cinotti and the late John Cinotti. Patty was born in Baltimore, MD on July 14, 1965 and has been a lifelong resident of Laurel. In addition to her mother, Patty is also survived by her sister Mary T. Cinotti; brother John T. Cinotti and his wife LuAnne; brother Jim C....

Ray Allyn Oursler

Ray Allyn Oursler

Nov 2, 2013

Ray Allyn Oursler died peacefully at home on November 2, 2013. He attended Florida State University on a full music scholarship, leaving to join the U.S. Army's elite Army Field Band as a trumpeter. He was stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland but travelled extensively nationally and internationally with the band. He retired as Master Sergeant in 1997.

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Donald Morris

Donald Morris

Nov 2, 2013

Donald DeWaine Morris, age 82, of Laurel, MD, died Saturday, November 2, 2013, at his home.

Donald was born August 10, 1931 in Hundred, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Walter J. Morris and Thelma V. (nee Belch) Morris.

Donald attended school while growing up in West Virginia, eventually earning his degree...

Shirley Rae Williams

Shirley Rae Williams

Oct 31, 2013

Shirley Rae Williams, 81, of Catawba Virginia passed away on October 31, 2013. Shirley was born to the late Howard & Emma Wootten in Burtonsville Maryland on December 12, 1931. She will be remembered by the many who loved her as a courageous woman who loved others selflessly. She is preceded in death by two husbands, Kyle David Long,...

Geraldine P. Grainger

Geraldine P. Grainger

Oct 30, 2013

Geraldine P. Grainger, beloved wife of 52 years to Harold Grainger, passed away on October 30, 2013. Mrs. Grainger was a book keeper for the United Postal Workers Union and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Laurel. She was born on August 12, 1924 to William and Flossia Walker. Geraldine is also survived by her children...

Lois Louise Bertot

Lois Louise Bertot

Oct 29, 2013

Lois L. Bertot, 64, of Glen Burnie, died October 29th, 2013. Lois was born January 12th, 1949 in Oakland, CA.

Lois was a loving and devoted wife to Edward for forty-six years. She was a professional florist, as well as a talented and gifted artist. She specialized in Ikebana floral design, and was highly sought after to...

Gwendoline Harriet Keys

Gwendoline Harriet Keys

Oct 26, 2013

Gwendoline was born in Cheltenham, England and served in the Woman's Land Army during WWII. She met her husband Keefer during the war and married him on November 11, 1944 and came to America as a war bride on the Queen Mary Ship with her oldest son Lester in 1945. Gwen had many talents such as playing the Piano,...

Daniel Scott Campbell

Daniel Scott Campbell

Oct 25, 2013

Daniel Scott Campbell was born June 27, 1980 at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He lived in the great city of Baltimore until he was 4 years old when he moved with his family to Severn, MD. He remained in Severn, attending Jessup Elementary, MacArthur Middle, and graduated from Meade Senior High in 1998. Daniel went onto...

Lorraine P. Kincaid

Lorraine P. Kincaid

Oct 25, 2013

Lorraine P. Kincaid passed away in Bolivar, MO on October 25, 2013. A former resident of Laurel, MD, she moved to Bolivar in 1988. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 31, from 10 until 11 am in the chapel of the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. where services will begin at 11 am. Interment will be in Union...

James Duane Oliver

James Duane Oliver

Oct 23, 2013

On October 23, 2013, James Duane Oliver passed away at the Prince Georges Hospital Center. He was 67 years old. A native of New York he is survived by his three children Tammy Lynn Oliver, Kelly Lorraine Pappas and Brian James Oliver. Dear brother of Cherrie and John Clark, Daniel Oliver and Maxine Cook. Also, he has two Grandchildren,...

Aldwyn Blackman

Aldwyn Blackman

Oct 23, 2013

Aldwyn Gabriel Blackman was born in Trinidad on March 24th, 1935 to Leonard & Laura Blackman. He was the brother of Evol, Evelyn, Sybil, Oswald, Edris & Kelvin. He married Albertha and had 2 chil- dren, Anthony & Joanne. His early life passion was riding. He became one of Trinidad and Tobago's top cyclists. After he immigrated to the...