Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 12, 2023

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

Dec 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Cynthia Noemi Romero

Cynthia Romero, affectionately known as Peanut Butter and Trixie, left our world on December 11th, 2023. Her departure leaves a void that can never be filled, but her memory will forever be etched in our hearts.

Cynthia was a sweet and loving soul who brought immeasurable joy to...

Dec 7, 2023

On December 7, 2023, surrounded by her family, Angela T. Punsalan passed away in her home in Laurel, MD and at the age 104. So loved by her family, she is survived by her six daughters, three sons and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Born in Washington, DC at Georgetown Hospital.  An independent woman of stature and grace....

Dec 6, 2023

Jean Robertson Wilson, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, after a brief illness.

Born April 8, 1930, in Takoma Park, MD, Jean was the younger daughter of George & Merriam (Wyckoff) Robertson. She was a 1948 graduate of Montgomery Blair High School and completed the secretarial course at Washington School for Secretaries. Early in...

Dec 6, 2023

Elizabeth Jean Otte, age 101, passed away at her home in Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Born November 2, 1922 in Clifton Forge, Virginia, daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Garwood Wade.  She lived in Laurel, Maryland and Silver Spring, Maryland.  Jean was a member of Liberty Grove United Methodist Church.

Jean is...

Dec 5, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Denis Shipley, Jr., age 61, passed away in Cudjoe Key, Florida on December 5, 2023.

Born on December 26, 1961 in Maryland, son of [late] Charles Shipley Sr. and Suzanne Hall. He lived in Margate, Florida and worked at Unifi Trucking as a truck driver; where he received an award for safe driving. He was...

Nov 30, 2023

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

Nov 26, 2023

William (Bill) Perry Seedorf, 80, passed away in Laurel, MD on Sunday, November 26, 2023.  He died of complications from a stroke suffered on August 14, 2023.

Bill was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on July 26, 1943, the second oldest of 5 sons of Harry and Lillian “Betty” Seedorf.  Bill joined the Navy after graduation...

Nov 25, 2023

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

Nov 23, 2023

MaryEllen Gray, age 82, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away suddenly on November 23rd 2023. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 19, 1941, MaryEllen’s parents David and Mattie White moved her to Washington, DC when she was 3 years old. She lived in the Washington, DC area throughout the remainder of her life. As a kid she enjoyed playing...

Nov 21, 2023

Robert A. Boyer Sr. 87 of Laurel, Md. passed away on November 21, 2023.

He was born on August 3, 1936 to John L. Boyer and Katherine Lusby of Washington, DC.

Robert was a member Army Moose Lodge #1283 and the Holiday Rambler RV Club.

He retired from General Heating Eng. Co. ARS...

Nov 19, 2023

Brysun was born on March 6, 2006, in the Bronx, New York. He was raised in Westchester, New York with his siblings. Brysun moved with his family to Laurel, Maryland where he attended High School. Brysun was a vibrant teenager who loved the outdoors.

Brysun was the most loving, kind, caring person you could know. He was...

Nov 17, 2023

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

Nov 16, 2023

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.

Anna Marie Chippi age 30, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Elkridge, Maryland after a 3 year battle with Ewing’s sarcoma.

Anna was born November 21, 1992, in Columbia, Maryland. Anna attended grade and high school in Howard County and graduated...

Nov 13, 2023

Marilyn Gonzalez, age 68, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on November 13, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York to parents: Arturo Perez Torres and Rafaela Acevido.

She graduated high school is 1973 and worked as a dental hygienist until she retired in 2008. For a brief period, she worked as a...

Nov 10, 2023

Samuel J. Caprio, age 92 of Laurel, MD passed away on November 10, 2023.

He was born in 1931 to Samuel Caprio and Marie nee Segretto Caprio in Brooklyn, NY.

He retired from Northrop Grumman (formerly Litton Amecom) and CACI. He enjoyed anything having to do with WWII and watching his children participate in sports....