Obituaries

Aug 29, 2024

Francis Edwin Gallagher, 62, of Littlestown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on the evening of August 29th, 2024 alongside his two daughters. He was born during a blizzard on March 7th, 1962 to Edward Gallagher and Marilyn Fields in Washington D.C. Frank worked diligently in the seal-coating and striping business throughout the majority his life. He enjoyed classic cars and...

Aug 25, 2024

John Thompson Potts, Jr., 86, of Laurel, MD, passed away, due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease, on August 25, 2024 after a long and fulfilling life.

John is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Olek Potts; his children: Vicki Medvick (John), Traci Beck (Skip Mason), David Potts (Kass) and daughter-in-law Janeen Potts; his step children: Andrew Olek...

Aug 21, 2024

Steve G. Ryu, age 64, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on August 21st, 2024.

He was born on December 15th, 1959 to Byung-Kwon Ryu and Han-Joo Seo in Seoul, South Korea.

Steve was a member of the Church of Philippi.

He retired from the Department of Defense as a civilian employee. He enjoyed...

Aug 21, 2024

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family of Karen Lloyd.

It is with our deepest of sympathies we announce the passing of Karen Lynn Lloyd, age 61, on August 21, 2024.

Karen was born December 8, 1962, daughter of (mother) Peggy (Hollar Holohan) Kascsak, Richard Kascsak, and (father) Michael Holohan. She also...

Aug 20, 2024

On August 20, 2024, William Jefferson Dudley " Jeff " went home to be with his parents Roy Lee Dudley Sr., and Fay Lee Dudley. He also will be joining his late siblings, Donna Marie Dudley, John Paul Dudley Sr., Thomas Nelson Dudley and Wallace Kenny Dudley. He is survived by his older siblings Roy Lee Dudley Jr. and...

Aug 19, 2024

Grace Muzette Dunaway Sunrise Sunset May 7, 1925 – Aug 19, 2024

Muzette Dunaway transitioned from this life on August 19, 2024 at the age of 99. She was born on May 7, 1925 to Frank Albert Ray and Electa McClain Ray in Roundaway, MS. Muzette was preceded by her brothers Jim, Charles, Elmer and Sam. She...

Aug 12, 2024

"Sue," “Susie,” Della Marie (Mahan) Crockett of Laurel, Maryland, died Monday, August 12, 2024, following a hospitalization for post-obstructive pneumonia. She was born on January 22, 1943. Sue spent her childhood and most of her adult life in Laurel. She was 81 years old.

Sue was predeceased by her sisters Judy Madison (1940–2017), Frances Fischer Bean (1925–1997),...

Aug 12, 2024

Claudette J. Katko, age 88, passed away in Laurel, MD on 12 August 2024.

Born on December 20th, 1935 in Manchester, NH, daughter of Guy Caron and Claire Bouchard. She lived in Manchester, NH and moved later in life to Ocala, FL. She worked for a local newspaper as a layout artist and as an elderly care...

Aug 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Timothy Ross of Ellicott City, Maryland, who passed away on August 9, 2024, at the age of 51. Tim was born on November 20, 1972, in Alexandria, Virginia, and was raised in his beloved Maryland City. He moved overseas with his family and lived in Jordan from 1984-1987...

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Dennis Shaffer, of Jessup, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was 89 years old. Born on July 12, 1935 to Walter and Barbara Dennis, Mary was a lifelong resident of Maryland.

She devoted most of her working life to childcare, enriching the lives of the many children lucky enough to be guided and taught...

Aug 4, 2024

On August 4th Suzanne Maria Maloney, 85, passed away peacefully at Westminster Healthcare Center. Sue was born on February 2nd, 1939, in Silver Spring, MD to David and Lottie Mears.

Sue is predeceased by her parents, David and Lottie Mears and her siblings, David Mears, Paul Mears, John Mears and Faye Mears Somers.

Sue is...

Aug 4, 2024

Rhoda Olga Williamson was received into the arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ, on  August 4, 2024 at the age of 82. She was the wife of Roger Lindsey Williamson with whom she shared  60 years of marriage.  She was the mother of Dale Lindsey Williamson and Carlyn Ruth (Williamson) Caldwell, grandmother of Amberlyn, Kaedin, and Liliana Williamson, and...

Aug 2, 2024

A Life Well Lived in Service

Samuel Kwabena Owusu-Acheaw, 71, was born in Sefwi-Asafo, Gold Coast, West Africa (Ghana) to Mr. Thompson Owusu-Acheaw and Mary Pokuaa. Because his father was an agricultural research officer for the Ghana State Farming and Cocoa Marketing Board, Samuel’s childhood and education passed through many towns in Ghana including Koforidua, Bunso, Juaso,...

Aug 2, 2024

Jeannine (Woody) Collins died on August 2, 2024.

She is survived by children, Kevin, Paul, Patrick, and Suzanne; daughter’s-in-law, Miriam (Mimi), Deanna, Robin and grandchildren, Savannah, Grace-Lynn, Shane, Quinn, Reese, and sister Landy Sykes. She is preceded in death by her parents Howard (Poppop) and Joanna (Big Gammy) Gadwa, brother John (Will) Gadwa, sister Lenore (Bootsy) Lerch,...

Jul 29, 2024

Wanda Lee Haag, of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away on July 29, 2024. She was 98 years old. She was born on June 27, 1926 to Rollie J. Hall and Anna Hall (Clay) and raised in a small mining town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

Wanda graduated as high school valedictorian, then moved to Washington DC during...

Jul 29, 2024

Maureen Brogan, age 59, of Concord, MA, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was a loving and devoted wife, sister and aunt. Her kind, generous and caring nature will be missed by all of her family and friends.

Maureen is survived by her loving family: brother William Brogan of Adelphi, MD; sister Catherine Lyons of...

Jul 28, 2024

Anna Treasa Myles, age 98, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean City, Maryland, on July 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 19, 1926, in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Anthony Capacchione and Carmela Galiatto.

Anna had a captivating vibrant energy and unwavering love for her family....

Jul 27, 2024

This obituary was lovingly written by the family.

On July 27th, 2024, Betty Ivadine Brown, 89, passed away in Laurel, MD, with loving family by her side. She was born in Martinsburg, WV on January 10, 1935 to the late Wallace and Ivadine (nee Edwards) Reynolds, and grew up there. She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 22, 2024

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Andrea Maria O’Neill, age 89, passed away on July 22, 2024, in Fulton, MD.

Born April 18, 1935, in Havana, Cuba. Daughter of Obdulia and Donald Ward. She lived in Laurel, MD for most of her life. Her first profession was as a...

Jul 20, 2024

Deborah Lynn (Gales) Bailey, affectionately referred to as Mimi and G-ma, passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Deb is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Michael, her two adult children, Misty and Stephanie, along with her five grandchildren, her most treasured gifts: Tyler (28), Gabby (16), Reid (14), Brodie (11), and...