Obituaries

Jewel M. Hill

Jul 9, 2012

Jewel Marie Hill, age 84, of Laurel, MD died on July 9, 2012. Born June 11, 1928, in Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Chlotilda (Simmons) and John Keith. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Childers, brother JC Keith and sister Francis Perkins. She lived in Laurel since 1964, was a member of St....

Maryann Mangum

Jul 8, 2012

Born in York, PA Maryann Mangum moved to Maryland in 1989. She became a resident of Laurel, MD in 1999 where she resided with her two adopted daughters: Ashley E. Mangum and Amber M. Mangum. Maryann is survived by three additional children: James Hardy, Tracy Staumbaug, and Ruth Moreno; sisters Sandy Ambrose and Shirley Staman; brothers Charles and Albert...

Edward Alexander Rothenberg

Jul 7, 2012

Edward A. Rothenberg, age 82, of Laurel, MD died on July 7, 2012 at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD. Husband of Eileen M. Rothenberg; father of Denise A. Erdle, Peggy O'Connor, Kelly Slack, and Chris and Paul Rothenberg. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of...

Olive "Obie" Merson

Jul 6, 2012

Olive "Obie" Merson, 86, died July 6, 2012 at the Sanctuary of Holy Cross.

Daughter of the late Oliver Clay and Lillian (Walker) Lapsley, she was born in Wilson, Oklahoma on August 21, 1925. Mrs. Merson was retired from Dow Jones. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Esther Chapter 47 and St....

Edward Paul Vrabel

Jul 6, 2012

On Friday, July 6, 2012, Edward Paul Vrabel of Elkridge, MD. Mr. Vrabel is the loving father of Corrine (Andrew) Mohnasky and Barbie (Paul) Harrison. He is also survived by his sister Eleanor Turchi and his brother Joe Vrabel, grandchildren Michael Harrison, Drew Mohnasky, Jenna Harrison, Becky Mohnasky, Shaun Harrison and Melissa Harrison, great-grandson Dylan Mohnasky and his best...

Michael Wayne Keegan

Jul 3, 2012

The family is asking in lieu of flowers to make a donation directly to the funeral home to help cover the costs the family has endured.

Visitation

July 20, 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

Raymond Eitemiller

Jul 2, 2012

On July 2, 2012, Raymond Eitemiller passed away. He was the beloved brother of Ronald Eitemiller; the beloved husband of Sharon Eitemiller for over 35 years; the beloved father of Heather Fickes, Erin Kline, and Jason Eitemiller; and the beloved grandfather of Lillian Fickes, and Charlotte, James, and Leo Eitemiller. He worked over 30 years at Jim Elliott's Towing....

Shirley Mae Hofmann

Jun 30, 2012

Shirley Mae Hofmann, age 85 of Laurel, Maryland, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012. Mrs. Hofmann was a homemaker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Mrs. Hofmann was born October 11, 1926, in Olney, Maryland, to the late Earl Brown and Reba (Phelps) Brown Renn. She is survived by her children, Harry Robert Hofmann, Nena Hofmann Miller...

Glenn Clarence Mills Mills

Jun 30, 2012

Glenn Clarence Mills II, 56, a lifelong resident of Laurel, died June 30, 2012. He was born October 21, 1955 in Baltimore, MD. Glenn was retired from Giant Food. He was a 1973 graduate of Laurel High School. His greatest joys in life were fishing, working outdoors, and most importantly, spending time with his two grandsons. Glenn lived for...

John Joseph "Skeet" "Skeeter" Bowles

Jun 29, 2012

John Joseph "Skeeter" Bowles, 67, of Annapolis, MD and formerly of Stevensville, MD passed away on June 29, 2012 in Baltimore, MD. He was born on October 26, 2012 to William Lawrence and Lillian Mary Bowles in Washington, D.C. He was a devoted father to Tammy L. and Philip M. and his wife Amber L. Bowles. He was a...

Catherine Mcmahon

Jun 26, 2012

Brother of George Allen.

Memorial Service

July 14, 2012 1:00 PM

Donaldson Funeral Home Chapel 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, MD

Barbara Ann Rowalt

Jun 22, 2012

Barbara Ann Rowalt, 77, died on June 22, 2012 at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia. She was born on January 24, 1935 in Takoma Park, MD to the late Elvery and Mary Berg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years Russ and sister Mary Walter. She is survived by two daughters...

Kelvin Abdul

Jun 21, 2012

Kelvin Abdul, age 68, of Laurel, MD died at his home on Thursday, June 21, 2012. He was born May 29, 1944 in Trinidad, son of the late Ruby (Chase) and Norman Abdul. He is survived by his wife Patricia V. Abdul; children Nicole, Norma, Aiden, Natalie, Tracy, and Clinton; sisters Romain, Lorna, Yvonne, and Dianne; brother Ronald; and...

Harry Roland Coon

Jun 20, 2012

Harry Roland Coon Sr.

Born: December 12, 1942

Died: June 20, 2012

Harry R. Coon Sr., 69 passed away on Wednesday June 20, 2012 at Holy Cross Hospital. He was born on December 12, 1942 to the late Mildred & William Coon Sr. Harry was a resident of Laurel for over...

Terry Gee Curington

Jun 17, 2012

On June 17, 2012, Terry Gee Curington of Sykesville, MD departed this life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon K. Watts; devoted children, Danette Fisher (Jady), Anthony Curington (Heidi), and Christopher Curington (Cindy); loving sister, Karen Clark (Dave) of Santa Rosa, CA, loving brother Kip of Seattle, WA, loving brother Kim (Nancy) of Poolesville, MD, in addition...

Edwin Stuart King, Lcdr, Usn, King

Jun 17, 2012

Edwin was born on June 12, 1923 and passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012.

Edwin was a resident of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Visitation

June 21, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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

October 04, 2012 3:00...

Shirley F. Johnson

Jun 16, 2012

Shirley F. Johnson, 77, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at her residence. She has been a Laurel resident for the past 50 years and was one of the original owners in MD City subdivision. She was born on December 12, 1934 in Carlisle, PA to the late John Stewart and Lulu Jane McAlister. She retired after 26...

Jetta Belle Parks Brown

Jun 16, 2012

JETTA BELLE PARKS BROWN April 7, 1929 - June 16, 2012

On June 16,2012 Jetta Belle Parks Brown, beloved daughter of the late Ernest C. Parks and Hilda H. Parks, passed away in Columbia, Md. of natural causes. She was 83 years old. Jetta Belle was born on April 7, 1929 in Pocomoke City, Md. Her family...

Glenn Wayne Feagin

Jun 15, 2012

Glenn Wayne Feagin, 78, a Laurel resident for 41 years passed away on June 15, 2012 at his residence. He was born on September 8, 1933 in Paul, Alabama to the late Jesse and Eunice Feagin. He attended University of Alabama for two years and continued at University of Maryland where he received a Bachelor's degree in Military Studies...

Wallace James Etheridge

Jun 14, 2012

Wallace James Etheridge of Severn, MD, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Cranberry Cottage Assisted Living in Arnold, MD, at the age of 73. Wallace was born in Quitman, GA and was the son of the late Anderson Etheridge and Hattie Hicks Etheridge.

Wallace is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Etheridge of Severn,...