Obituaries

Allison Beth Donohue

Jan 9, 2024

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to help the Vervet Monkeys which is a cause very dear to Allison. Below is the link for donations. https://www.monkeyhelpline.co.za/

Donations:

Monkey Helpline 10 Palmiet Drive, Westville, KZN, Westville, KZN AL Web: https://www.monkeyhelpline.co.za/

Mariano Prados

Jan 9, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Mariano Prados. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Marta Myroslana Hnatyshyn

Jan 8, 2024

Marta Myroslana Hnatyshyn, 63, of Laurel, Maryland passed peacefully into Eternal life on January 8, 2024.  Visitation will be on Monday, January 15, at 5 p.m. to be followed by a Parastas at 6:30 p.m. at Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, Maryland.  The Pohoron (funeral) will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, at Holy...

Joseph John Smoliga

Jan 7, 2024

This obituary was lovingly written by the family of Joseph Smoliga.

Online condolences can be made at www.donaldsonfuneralhomes.com

Joseph "Joe" John Smoliga, the son of the late Michael and Mantoaka Smoliga was born on September 13, 1944. On January 7, 2024, Joseph entered eternal rest within his home in Laurel, MD.

Growing up,...

Donald F. Valdivia

Jan 6, 2024

Donald Valdivia, a beloved husband and father, peacefully passed away on January 6th, 2024. Born on September 28th, 1949, his enduring kindness and generosity touched countless lives, creating cherished memories through family trips, laughter-filled summer days, and unwavering love. His presence added warmth and joy to every moment. He had previously resided in Columbia, Maryland, and worked for the...

Thomas Joseph Mitchell

Jan 6, 2024

This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Thomas Joseph Mitchell.

Thomas (“Tom”) Joseph Mitchell of Laurel, Maryland passed away in his home on January 6, 2024.

Tom was born September 15, 1947 to Thomas G. Mitchell and Marie Annette Mitchell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He was sworn into the United States Navy by his...

Aghdas Akrami

Jan 4, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Aghdas Akrami. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John "Johnny" Bruce Phelps

Jan 2, 2024

John was born alongside his identical twin brother, Charlie Phelps on October 12,1955 to loving parents Robert B. Phelps and Susan M. Donaldson-Phelps. John grew up and spent most of his life living in Savage, Maryland. His work through the years included carpentry, professional painting, and home improvement. John was a born again christian who enjoyed the time he...

Charles P. Doukas

Jan 2, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles P. Doukas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Daniel L. Johnson

Jan 2, 2024

Dan was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

He was a good provider who sometimes worked two jobs to provide for his family. We wanted for nothing. Dan worked many years as a meat cutter and loved his job. He was interested in firearms and often had fish tanks for his hobbies. He loved his...

John Samuel Leizear

Jan 1, 2024

John Samuel Leizear 70, a former resident of Laurel Maryland passed away on January 1, 2024, in Cape Coral Florida.  He was born in Riverdale Maryland on August 14, 1953, to the late Charles Clayton Leizear and Lucille Mae Leizear. Johnny joined the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department in 1969 where he loved serving his community alongside his firefighter Brothers....

Samuel Akuffo

Dec 31, 2023

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family of Samuel Akuffo.

Samuel Akuffo, age 66, passed away in Joppa, MD on Sunday, December 31st 2023.

Born March 3rd, 1957 in New Tafo Akyem Abuakwa in the eastern region of Ghana, the son of Opanyin Emmanuel Kofi Kuma Anim and Madam Janet Abena Ohenewah....

Danny N. Betman

Dec 27, 2023

Danny Betman, beloved husband of Mitzi (Robison), father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, surrounded by family.  He was 72.  Danny was born on Halloween 1951 to Joseph and Phyllis Betman.  He was the third of five children, and is survived by his four siblings, Nancy (Byron) Lambert,...

Margaret A. (Hopkins) Ellinger

Dec 21, 2023

Visitation at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel on Monday, January 8 from 10 to 11 AM. A funeral service will begin at 11 AM. Interment Washington National Cemetery.

Grace Elizabeth Adams

Dec 18, 2023

Grace Elizabeth Adams of Laurel went to be with her Lord on December 18, 2023. Born on May 30, 1931, in a little mining town in western Md. Called Vindex Md. (not there anymore).

She was the daughter of Carrie and Harry Edwards. Grace lost her Husband Howard P. Adams in 1992, and her Daughter Patricia Lee...

Marie-Claire Jean

Dec 17, 2023

Marie-Claire Jean, age 89, of Silver Spring, MD passed away on December 17th, 2023. Born on November 22nd, 1934 in Haiti. She came to the United States in 1965.

She is survived by her daughter Ann-Margaret Smith and two grandchildren: Vanessa Smith and Austin Smith.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Myriam Jean, and husband...

Karol Ann Blanchard

Dec 15, 2023

Karol Ann Blanchard, age 61, passed away in Columbia, MD on December 15, 2023.

Born at Prince George's General Hospital in Cheverly, Maryland on June 14, 1962, Karol was the daughter of Morton Knowles Blanchard and Patricia Ann Warren. Throughout her life, she lived in Laurel, MD, Washington, D.C. and Silver Spring, MD.

Karol grew...

Judy Esther (Hollander) Phillips

Dec 15, 2023

Judith Esther Phillips, (née Hollander), 88, of Laurel, Maryland died December 15, 2023 in Mt. Airy, Maryland.

Judy was born in The Bronx NY in 1935 to her parents Daniel and Ella Hollander. She had one sibling, her beloved sister Irene Lindgren, who preceded her in death in 2017.

She graduated from Christopher Columbus High...

Maryanne (Gardzalla) Starzec

Dec 15, 2023

Maryanne L Starzec was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully on December 15th at the age of 82 after a long journey with dementia.

Maryanne was born on May 26, 1941 in Larksville, Pennsylvania. A longtime resident of West Laurel, MD, Maryanne was married to her late husband, John, for more than...

Philip A. Raup

Dec 14, 2023

Philip Arthur Raup, 83, passed away on December 14th, 2023. Born on June 20th, 1940, in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania to Philip Allen Raup and Marie Alberta Sechler, Philip attended Warrior Run High School in Watsontown, PA before enlisting in the US Navy from 1958-1961.

Philip spent most of his career days as a Service Manager at John Fluke...