Obituaries

Roy Thomas Spiker

Aug 31, 2013

On August 31, 2013, Roy Thomas Spiker, beloved husband of Christa Spiker, loving father Sam Spiker, Chris Spiker and his wife Michelle and Brian Spiker and his wife Beth. Dear grandfather of Selina Watts, Keegan Watts and Max Watts.

The family will receive friends at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, Md. 20707, on...

Peter Norman Gertson

Aug 30, 2013

Peter Norman Gertson of Burtonsville, Maryland went home to his Lord and Savior on August 30, 2013 in Olney, Maryland. He was born on September 24, 1951 in Washington, DC to Latvian AC.migrAC.s Harry Henry and Irene Gertson. Peter completed his undergraduate and doctoral degrees in molecular biology at the University of Maryland, followed by post-doctoral work at the...

Edward Austin Lynch

Aug 27, 2013

Edward A. Lynch, Sr. passed away peacefully on August 27, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillian Lynch and his brother, James, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marion - a 61 year marriage made in heaven and an example to the rest of us. He is also survived by his children,...

Jeffrey Allan Snyder

Aug 27, 2013

On August 27, 2013 Jeffrey Allan Snyder passed away at his home. He was 53 years old.

A private cremation was held. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at the Kent Island United Methodist Church, 2739 Cox Neck Road, Chester, Maryland 21619 on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM.

Memorial Service

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Linda Webster-Wright

Aug 26, 2013

On Monday, August 26, 2013, Linda Webster -Wright, beloved wife of Daniel L. Wright, passed away at the Gilchrist Center. Mrs. Webster-Wright was born in Washington to the late Edgar Helmick and the late Ina Self on September 7, 1951. She was a paralegal and also served in the US Navy. In addition to her husband, Linda is survived...

Chester "Duke" Sczuka

Aug 23, 2013

Chester "Duke" Sczuka

Age 93, passed away on Aug 23, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Chaney) Sczuka.

He was born in St. Louis, MO on May 25, 1920 to the late Joseph & Josephine Sczuka. Survived by, Son James Sczuka, 4 Grandchildren, James Jr., Michael, Eric, & Mary. Also survived by Sister...

Agnes Faye Furr

Aug 22, 2013

Agnes Faye Furr, 79, passed away on August 22, 2013 in Laurel. She was born in Savage, MD to the late Sam and Elsie Watts, who owned and operated Sam and Elsie's Restaurant in Laurel which was in the family for over 50 years. She is survived by her sons Steve Watts and Thomas Karie-Fenton and her daughter Victoria...

Wesson Cook

Aug 20, 2013

Wesson Cook, Jr. passed suddenly at his home in Clarksville, MD. on August 20, 2013. Wes was born in Grand Marais, MN on August 6, 1932 to the late Wesson Cook, Sr. and Jane Rose (Zimmerman) Cook of Chippewa Indian heritage.

He was raised in Arlington, VA and attended Washington-Lee HS and graduated from University of Maryland,...

Joseph Smith

Aug 18, 2013

Joseph Smith, 61, a resident of Laurel passed away on August 18, 2013 at his residence. He was born March 21, 1952 to the late Hazel and Edna (Green) Smith in Sumter, S.C. He served in the United States Army from December 1976 and retired from the National Guard in April 1996. He moved to Bronx, New York where...

William Randolph Marion

Aug 17, 2013

On Saturday, August 17, 2013, William "Bill" Randolph Marion, Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Bill, a resident of Laurel, Maryland since 1956 was a home builder in the Greater Washington Metro Area for over 60 years. He was a member of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Maryland, Laurel Wreath...

Mary Alice Wright Bowen

Aug 17, 2013

On August 17, 2013, Mary Alice Wright Bowen, beloved wife of the late Garnett Bowen; loving mother of Corbett Bowen, Gaylinda Woody, Faye Campbell, Elbert Bowen, Roland Bowen, Myra Patterson, Foster Bowen, Marsha Alicea and Teresa Bowen. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, great-great-great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Friends may call at the Donaldson...

Salvatore Angelo Guarnieri

Aug 15, 2013

On August 15, 2013 Salvatore Angelo Guarnieri , beloved husband of Cynthia Guarnieri, loving father of Salvatore Guarnieri, IV and Giovanna Guarnieri. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. Chapel, 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, Maryland on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11 AM.

Memorial Service...

Nancy Walston Raddie

Aug 14, 2013

Nancy "Mommom" Walston Raddie of Laurel, MD peacefully entered Eternal Rest on August 14, 2013. She was 72. Nancy was born in Salisbury, MD. She was the first of four children born to Thelma Hobbs Walston, of Salisbury, and John Cleveland Walston, Sr., who preceded her in Eternal Rest. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 36 years,...

Candice Marie Swann

Aug 3, 2013

On August 4, 2013, Candice Marie Swann, loving mother of Lillian and Brady Swann, beloved daughter of Rock and Jacqueline Arauzo, dear sister of Deborah Corbett and Rock Arauzo. She is the Granddaughter of Maria Sedoti and Mary Ellen Ness and niece to Marie Waldo, Sharon Nuzback, Donald Ness and Duane Ness. She is also survived by many other...

Rosemarie E. Smouse

Jul 30, 2013

On Tuesday, July 30, 2013, Rosemarie E. Smouse, beloved wife of Kenneth L. Smouse, Sr. Born in Jessup, MD on October 11, 1936 to Charles and Ottilia Lueders. Mrs. Smouse has been a resident of Laurel since 1965 and a former resident of Savage. She was a Customer Service Representative for the United Parcel Service. In addition to her...

Camille M. Crane

Jul 29, 2013

On Monday, July 29, 2013, beloved wife of Willis R. Crane. Beloved sister of Nancy Vatter and her husband Jerry. Camille was also survived by numerous other family and friends. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, August 4, 2013 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, Maryland 20707....

Donald Kyle Beneski

Jul 29, 2013

On Monday, July 29, 2013, Donald Kyle Beneski passed away at his residence in Columbia, Maryland. Donald was the beloved husband of Nancy L. Beneski, loving father of Kyle Beneski, cherished brother of Elaine Johnson, Tom Beneski and Mary Jane Vajarsky. Don is also survived by his dear friend Terry Hannon.

Donald was born on June 9,...

Robert Russel Middledorf

Jul 28, 2013

Robert Russel Middledorf, 68, Contractor, passed away on July 28, 2013 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was a loving husband of 28 years to Mary Terry Middledorf, devoted father of Kim Joseph, Sandra Santiago, Megan Rose Madsen; dear grandfather of Matthew Burns-Wharton, Thomas J. Downing, Joshua Santiago, Anthony and Alyssa Joseph, and Alyssa Rose Madsen. Bob...

Rufino A. Sorto

Jul 26, 2013

Rufino was born on August 29, 1968 and passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013.

Rufino was a resident of Laurel, Maryland.

Visitation

July 28, 2013 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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

July 29, 2013 6:00 PM...

Mildred M. Dennis

Jul 23, 2013

Mildred Dennis was born July 19, 1924 to the union of Jake and Sadie Plater and raised in Washington, D.C. by her aunt Maggie Hooper. Mildred attended public schools in Washington, D.C. and completed her studies at John Hay High School in Cleveland, OH. While living in Washington, D.C., Mildred met Floyd Dennis and was united in holy matrimony....