Obituaries

Rosa Webster

Nov 26, 2012

Rosa Webster, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on November 26, 2012. Mrs. Webster was born in Germany on January 16, 1928 to the late Franz and Magdelena Brandl. She is the beloved mother of Barbara W. Shiro, Raymond E. Webster and Ralph D. Webster. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jaquelyn, Benjamin and Christopher and her great-grandchildren...

June C. Barnes

Nov 24, 2012

June C. Barnes, a lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. She was the wife of the late Archie H. Barnes. Born in Laurel, on June 19, 1942 to the late Wilbur and Emma Salzman. Mrs. Barnes is survived by her sons David Barnes and Dean Barnes; sister Dottie Higdon and brothers Wilbur "Sonny" Salzman...

Michael J. Davis

Nov 23, 2012

Michael J. Davis, beloved husband of Mary Davis for 41 years, passed away on November 23, 2012. Born in San Francisco, CA on February 19, 1949 to the late George and Mary Davis, he grew up in Richmond, CA. He joined the Marines and after moving around the country for the military, he settled in Laurel in 1968. For...

Gloria Ecker

Nov 22, 2012

Gloria Ecker, a lifelong Laurel area resident, passed away at her home on November 22, 2012. She was born in Montevue, MD to Victor and Luella Thompson on February 19, 1936. Before retiring, Mrs. Ecker worked at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab for 40 years and for the last 9 years she worked for Kohl's department store. Mrs....

Joyce Lee Wesley

Nov 21, 2012

Joyce Lee Wesley, 72, of Spotslyvania, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. She was born on April 30, 1940 in Bladensburg, MD to the late Louis and Edna Cochran. She was formerly a resident of Laurel and Elkridge, MD. She was a member of the Citizens Band Radio Club and...

Alice Louise Miles

Nov 20, 2012

Alice Louise Miles, 85 a lifelong resident of Laurel, Maryland died on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at Patuxent River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Laurel, Maryland.

Born Wednesday, July 6, 1927 in Laurel, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Allie Merson and the late Dora Hayworth Merson.

She attended of Laurel High School...

Catherine M. Cavanaugh, Cavanaugh

Nov 19, 2012

Catherine M. Cavanaugh "Cathy", 80, a resident of Burtonsville passed away on November 19, 2012 at her home. She was born in Scranton, PA on January 29, 1932 to the late Joseph and Juel Dunleavy. She graduated from South Catholic High School in Scranton. She worked at Fleck Funeral Home, Inc. from 1992 until her retirement in 2004. In...

Van Doran Smith

Nov 18, 2012

Van Doran Smith, 66, of Chevy Chase, MD, passed away on Sunday November 18, 2012. Mr. Smith is the beloved brother of Barbara L. McDonald and Rex C. Smith. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews; Lynn Wolfe, John Edgar, Socrates Smith, Todd Smith, Kelly Penaloza and Gregg Smith. A visitation will be held in the chapel...

Delia Irene Arredondo

Nov 18, 2012

Delia Irene Arredondo, 69, passed away on November 18, 2012 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia, MD.

Memorial Service

December 01, 2012 2:00 PM

Our Savior Lutheran Church 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road Laurel, MD

Aileen Elizabeth Lee

Nov 17, 2012

Aileen Elizabeth Lee, 82, of Beltsville, MD passed away on November 17, 2012 at Harmony Hall Assisted Living in Columbia, MD.

Visitation

November 26, 2012 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

November 27, 2012 10:00 AM

Donaldson Funeral...

Michael Kobblah

Nov 17, 2012

Michael was born on July 20, 1947 and passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012.

Michael was a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland.

Visitation

December 08, 2012 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM

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

December 08, 2012 11:00 PM

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Starla Rea Bledsoe

Nov 17, 2012

On Saturday, November 17, 2012, Starla Rea (Te'Ketch) Bledsoe, age 61, passed away after a four year battle with cancer. Born in Scranton, PA., lifetime Maryland resident, 1969 graduate of Springbrook High School, retired Giant Food employee of 37 years, residing in Laurel, MD, for 30 years. Beloved wife of Wain Earl Bledsoe, 32 years; mother of Amy Elizabeth...

Margaret Greenholt

Nov 8, 2012

Margaret L. Greenholt, beloved wife for 56 years to Ken Greenholt, passed away at her home in Laurel, MD on November 8, 2012. Mrs. Greenholt is also survived by her daughters Patty and Wilma; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Greenholt moved to Laurel in 1958.

Cleaven Woods

Nov 7, 2012

Mr. Cleaven Woods, of Whitemarsh, MD, passed away on Wednesday November 7, 2012. Mr. Woods is survived by his daughters Jaculine Woods McClellan and Rebecca Woods-Foster and his son Robert Lee Richardson. He is also survived by several brothers. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 1:00 pm, in the chapel of the Donaldson Funeral Home,...

Bernice Snell

Nov 6, 2012

Bernice was born on January 23, 1934 and passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

Bernice was a resident of Columbia, Maryland.

Visitation

November 11, 2012 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

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

John Willis Deane

Nov 3, 2012

John was born on August 29, 1932 and passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012.

John was a resident of Churchville, Virginia.

Visitation

November 09, 2012 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 Mass of Christian...

Bonnie Jean Anderson

Nov 2, 2012

Bonnie Jean Anderson,65, passed away on November 2, 2012 at her residence in Washington, D.C. The Family does not have any services scheduled at this time.

Maria Darlena Oliver

Nov 1, 2012

Maria was born on December 10, 1952 and passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2012.

Maria was a resident of Laurel, Maryland.

Visitation

November 08, 2012 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

James W. Staruh

Oct 22, 2012

James W. Staruh, 57, a resident of Laurel for over 40 years passed away on October 22, 2012 at Laurel Regional Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1955 in Pennsylvania to the late Michael S. and Rose Staruh. He served in the U.S. Navy, loved to play golf, cook, fish, history and hockey, particularly Pittsburgh. He attended Maryland...

Gloria Marguerite Clark

Oct 20, 2012

Gloria Marguerite Clark, 88, beloved wife of Frank Clark passed away at her home on Saturday October 20th 2012 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's disease. Gloria was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Rose and Alphonse Boutette. After high school she entered into the nurse certification program at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Windsor. Upon earning her registered nursing...