Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
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....
Frank Phillip Stanton
Jul 22, 2013
Frank Phillip Stanton, Sr. passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 22, 2013. Married 59 years to his sweetheart Janet Richards Stanton who passed away in 2008. Son of late George T., Sr., and Emilie B. Stanton, and brother of late George A., George T., and Junior Stanton. Born on January 29, 1927 in Washington DC. Devoted father,...
Olga Alicia Barrueta
Jul 21, 2013
Olga Alicia Barrueta (92) passed away on July 21, 2013 in Silver Spring, MD after a brief bout with pneumonia. Born on June 17, 1921 in Chihuahua, Mexico and raised in El Paso, Texas, she became a US citizen in 1949 and started working as a credit correspondent at Sears Roebuck, from which position she retired in 1989. In...
Myrna Joyce Sanders
Jul 20, 2013
Myrna Joyce Sanders, 57, of Laurel passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Laurel Regional Hospital. She was born on May 19, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Lynn Jr. and Norma Kelley. She was a graduate of Henry Ford High School in 1974 and Ultra Sound Diagnostic School. She received professional training at Anthem Career College as a...
Helen E. Luban
Jul 17, 2013
Helen E. Luban, age 94, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Helen was the devoted spouse of the late Lt. Col. Albert J. Luban U.S. Army (ret.). Helen was the loving mother of Robert Luban and his spouse Lorraine of New Jersey, Ellen Weber and her husband Lou of Maryland, Barbara Irwin...
Elisabeth Hynes
Jul 16, 2013
On Tuesday July 16, 2013 beloved wife of 59 years of Bill Hynes, loving mother of JA
Annie Mae Barry
Jul 11, 2013
Annie Mae Barry, 90, of Sykesville, MD and formerly of Laurel passed away on July 11, 2013 at Brinton Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. She was born on June 22, 1923 in Ashville, NC. Loving mother of 3 sons; Mike, Robert, and Don Barry ; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...
Chris Donald Pfeil
Jul 10, 2013
Chris Donald Pfeil Beloved son of Preston & Tonja Martindale & Dale Pfeil Proud father to Emaleigh Harless, Cheyanne Pfeil, & Deanna Pfeil Brother to Dale Pfeil, PJ Martindale, Donald Martindale, Brandon Pfeil, Kristy Pfeil,& Kelsy Pfeil Chris enjoyed racing, building racecars with his brothers, spending time with his many friends, and most importantly spending time with his three...
Cheryl Anne Jenkins
Jul 5, 2013
Cheryl Anne Jenkins, lost her courageous 11 month battle with cancer on July 5, 2013. She was born May 2, 1961 in Cheverly, Md. She was a 22 year employee of ACOG in Washington, D.C. Cheryl loved any beach, especially Rehoboth , reading, history, music, camping, cooking and was always ready for a good time. She is predeceased by...
William Neptune
Jul 5, 2013
William was born on August 2, 1925 and passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013.
William was a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Visitation
July 11, 2013 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, MD (301) 725-1690 Masonic Service
July 11, 2013 7:00...
Shirley Ann Harmon
Jul 3, 2013
Shirley Ann Harmon (83) passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Roy Harmon; survived by daughter Terry Pecker, Son-in-law Bob, grandchildren Matthew and Katey, and great grand-daughters Kennedy and Khloe. Also survived by her son Keith Harmon, daughter-in-law Susie, grandchildren Ashley, Nicholas and wife Ashley, and great grand-daughter Allison.
We will miss...
Cheryle Jean "Jeanie" Richard
Jul 1, 2013
Cheryle Jean (Mixon) Richard died Monday, July 1, 2013, in Severn, Maryland. Jeanie was born November 13, 1949 in Greenville, S.C. to Lonnie J. and Beulah M. (Dickie) Mixon. She moved with her family to Melbourne, Florida in 1958 and graduated from Melbourne High School in 1968. Jeanie went on to obtain a degree in Child Psychology from University...
Ethelyn Francis Kile
Jun 28, 2013
Ethelyn Frances Kile Date of Birth - April, 10, 1920 Location - Eckart Mines, Maryland Date of Death - June 28, 2013 Location - Laurel, Maryland Her loving husband Leo, her older sister Lydia Biller and her only child, new born daughter Ruth Louise, pre-deceased her. She is survived by her younger sister, Althea Smith of Baltimore, her nieces...

