Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Wilma Lee Quinn

Wilma Lee Quinn

May 11, 2012

Wilma Lee Quinn, age 95, formerly of Laurel, MD died Friday, May 11, 2012 at Encore Assisted Living Center at Turf Valley in Ellicott City, MD. Born November 30, 1916 in Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia (Webber) and Lewis Reece. She was the beloved wife of the late Master Sgt. Robert Quinn; mother of Linda...

Inez King

Inez King

May 11, 2012

Mrs. King was born on August 20, 1927 and passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012.

Mrs. King was a resident of Melbourne, Florida at the time of her passing.

She was preceded in death by her husband Herb.

Visitation

May 19, 2012 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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E. Morton Marlow

E. Morton Marlow

May 11, 2012

E. Morton Marlow, a resident of Laurel since 1947, passed away on May 11, 2012. He was born in Laurel to Ellsworth and Elizabeth Marlow. Mr. Marlow was a manager and supervisor for Verizon and was an active member of the community. He was a member of the Laurel Wreath Lodge #149, Boumi Temple, Eastern Star #75, life member...

Susan I. Block

Susan I. Block

May 10, 2012

Susan I. Block, beloved wife of Robert Block for 26 years, passed away on May 10, 2012. Mrs. Block was born in Baltimore to Richard and the late Marion Ingels. She was a homemaker and a member of the Laurel Historical Society. Mrs. Block is the loving mother of Molly A. Block and Adam Block; sister of Bonnie Ingels,...

Raymond P. Jacquez

Raymond P. Jacquez

May 7, 2012

Raymond Pedro Jacquez was born on September 28, 1928 in Blanco, New Mexico. After graduating from Durango High School in Colorado, he first joined the National Guard and then the United States Army initially requesting training in the Engineers. However, he was accepted in the Intelligence field and went on to receive specialized training and assignments in the United...

Richard Joseph Grasmuck

Richard Joseph Grasmuck

May 6, 2012

Richard passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Richard was a resident of Maryland.

Memorial Service

May 12, 2012 11:00 AM

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

Mary E. Dungey

Mary E. Dungey

May 6, 2012

Mary E. Dungey passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at home surrounded by her family who loved her deeply. She was born on August 15, 1918 to Ann and John Lazas. In her lifetime she mourned the loss of her husband, Richard Allen Dungey; her daughter, Barbara Dungey Gaetano; her son, Kenneth John Dungey and her grandson, Michael...

Ralph Thomas Alexander

Ralph Thomas Alexander

May 1, 2012

Ralph Thomas Alexander, Sr.,55, of Laurel, MD died on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia. He was born on June 26, 1956 in Washington, D.C. where he grew up. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1973 and attended Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He worked at Tesst College as a Network Engineer, Chevy...

Maurice Parnell Mcgrath

Maurice Parnell Mcgrath

Apr 26, 2012

Maurice Parnell McGrath, died, Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Medstar Montgomery Medical Center. Beloved husband of Dora W. McGrath; father of Kevin (Julie), Eddie (Jill) and the late Freddie McGrath. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Shane, Shannon, Dalon, and Angie, and great-grandaughter Fiona. Relatives and friends may call at Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., 313 Talbott Ave., Laurel,...

Kathleen Jane Atherton

Kathleen Jane Atherton

Apr 24, 2012

Kathleen was born on March 12, 1916 and passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

Kathleen was a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland.

Phyllis Ann Janus

Phyllis Ann Janus

Apr 20, 2012

Phyllis Ann Janus, 75, of Laurel died on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Laurel Regional Hospital. She was born on August 14, 1936 in Alpena, Michigan. She lived in Detroit and Indianapolis before moving to Laurel, Maryland in 1969. She graduated from Central Michigan College with a Bachelor's degree in Education. She was an elementary school teacher in Michigan...

Evelyn Landis Lackey

Evelyn Landis Lackey

Apr 18, 2012

On Wednesday, April 18, Evelyn Landis Lackey went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ. She resided at Asbury United Methodist Village at 419 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD. She was 94 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Joseph Franklin Lackey. They had four sons, Joseph, Thomas, Raymond, and Wayne. She had...

Audrey E. Duvall Dustin

Audrey E. Duvall Dustin

Apr 16, 2012

Mrs. Audrey E. Musgrove Dustin, a Laurel resident since 1977, passed away on April 16, 2012. Mrs. Dustin was a school bus driver for special needs children. She is the beloved mother of Melva Sue Futrell and LuAnn Scarff and was the sister of Marianna Klopfer, Edna Powell and Irene Johnson. Mrs. Dustin is also survived by 3 grandchildren;...

Russell "Russ" Rowalt

Russell "Russ" Rowalt

Apr 14, 2012

Russell S. Rowalt "Russ" died on April 14, 2012 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia. He was 79. He was born on October 29, 1932 in Clayton, Ohio to the late Elmer and Ethel Rowalt. He graduated from Bethesda High School. He served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War. He worked as a Truck...

Mary Carolyn Henderson

Mary Carolyn Henderson

Apr 12, 2012

Mary was born on August 9, 1940 and passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012.

Mary was a resident of Beltsville, Maryland.

Visitation

April 18, 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 Visitation

April...

Marion Lucille Harris

Marion Lucille Harris

Apr 4, 2012

Marion Lucille Harris, 86, of Ellicott City, MD died on April 4, 2012 at Howard County General Hospital. She was born on December 24, 1925 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James L. and Estella B. Gentry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Valentine, Sr. and her companion Berny P....

Dennis Michael Barnabie

Dennis Michael Barnabie

Apr 2, 2012

Dennis Michael Barnabie,57, a resident of Laurel for 25 years died April 2, 2012 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia. He was born on September 28, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Gene and Ruth Ann Barnabie. He graduated from Cherry Hill West High School in 1972 in New Jersey. He received a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry...

Gary Moline

Gary Moline

Mar 31, 2012

Mr. Gary K. Moline, loving husband of Ruth Hoagberg Moline, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Mr. Moline was born on November 4, 1935, in Los Angeles, CA, to Frank and Jean Moline. He was a computer engineer, working for the United States Government and was a member of the South Columbia Baptist Church. In...

Elizabeth Hance Lammers

Elizabeth Hance Lammers

Mar 28, 2012

Elizabeth Hance Lammers departed this world on March 28, 2012, she was 99 years old. She lived her entire life in Laurel where her parents Frank and Estella Hance, owned a farm in Laurel. Her grandfather started the first general store in Laurel on Main Street. She went to the Fairy Spring School for early education, which was a...

Jacquelynne Helen Plogger

Jacquelynne Helen Plogger

Mar 27, 2012

On March 27, 2012, Jacquelynne Helen (Hollingsworth) Plogger passed away at her home in Jessup, Maryland. Devoted wife of the late Francis M. Plogger; Loving mother of Theresa Barrett, Francis "Tojo" Plogger, the late Wanda Alston, Terry Taylor, and Cynthia Clarke; Beloved grandmother of six and great-grandmother of eight; Dear sister and aunt. Family and friends are invited to...