Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Lauren Meinhardt

Lauren Meinhardt

Sep 10, 2023

Lauren Hayley Meinhardt born on Dec 6th, 1990 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England was called to rest on September 10th, 2023.

She was the deeply loved daughter of Helen and Leroy Meinhardt, born on her mother’s birthday and only sister to Thomas Meinhardt. Lauren graduated from VCU in Richmond, Virginia with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and...

Betty H. Tennis

Betty H. Tennis

Sep 10, 2023

Betty Horton Tennis, 90, passed away on September 10, 2023.  She was born August 9, 1933 to Echol and Sarah Horton.

She attended Rye Cove High School and worked at Washington Adventist Hospital for 35 years as a supervisor at the front desk.  She was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church in Laurel...

Perry Frank Iannaconi, Sr.

Perry Frank Iannaconi, Sr.

Sep 3, 2023

Perry Frank Iannaconi, Sr. died on September 3, 2023 following almost 81 years of loving, joy filled and productive life. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Teresa (Terry) Iannaconi.  He is also survived by his two daughters, Amelia (Amy) Luycx and Angela Peerman as well as their husbands,  Ron Luycx and Kris Peerman, his grandchildren, Rosemary...

Maynard N. Wines

Maynard N. Wines

Sep 1, 2023

Maynard Norman Wines, age 88, loving known as Rummy, Pops, Moe, passed away in Columbia, Maryland on September 1, 2023. Born February 27, 1935 in Odenton, Maryland to the late Lida and Elias Wines. In addition to his parents, Maynard was preceded in death by 17 siblings along with his loving wife Joan after 62 years of marriage. Maynard...

John "Jack" Beall

John "Jack" Beall

Sep 1, 2023

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.

Rock Hill, SC formerly of Laurel, MD – Mr. John F. “Jack” Beall, 76, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at his home.

Born in Riverdale, MD, Jack was the son of the late Joseph (Jack) D. Beall and the late Ann T. Zinger.  He...

John Bruce Murphy

John Bruce Murphy

Aug 28, 2023

John Bruce Murphy, 90, passed away peacefully at home in Laurel, MD on August 28, 2023.  He was born May 25, 1933 in Washington D.C. to William and Elsie Murphy.

He lived in Laurel all his life.  He worked for the United States Army and retired as a Colonel.  John enjoyed traveling, specifically to the beach and...

Calvin John Lee, Jr.

Calvin John Lee, Jr.

Aug 26, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Calvin John Lee, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Bernard Nelson 'Bernie" Wines, Sr.

Bernard Nelson 'Bernie" Wines, Sr.

Aug 26, 2023

Bernard Nelson Wines Sr. passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023, at his home in Savage, Maryland.  Bernie was 85 years of age.  He was born on December 28, 1937, in Odenton, MD, son of the late Lida and Elias Wines.

In addition to his parents, Bernie was preceded in death by 17 of his 18 siblings....

Guy Thompson

Guy Thompson

Aug 21, 2023

Guy Bowman Thompson, 80 years old of Laurel, MD passed away 08/21/2023

He was born in 1942 to Hugh BowmanThompson and Mary Jane Pool in Corcoran, CA.

Guy joined the US Navy in 1960 and did 3 tours of duty in Vietnam where he received a purple heart. After retiring from the Navy, he moved...

Margaret Mary Dillman

Margaret Mary Dillman

Aug 21, 2023

Family invites you to Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, MD on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 1pm-2pm; with memorial service starting at 2pm.

Jeffery Allen Leclerc

Jeffery Allen Leclerc

Aug 20, 2023

Jeffery Allen Leclerc, age 62, passed away in Gambrills MD on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Born in Maine, he moved to Maryland in 1966 and is the son of Joseph R Leclerc and Evelyn (Michaud) Leclerc. He graduated from Arundel High School in 1979 and served in the US Navy for four years from 1980 to 1984....

Regina Smith

Regina Smith

Aug 19, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and family member, Regina Lenora Watts Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday August 19th, 2023. She was born on March 29, 1918 and was the eldest daughter of ten siblings, and raised in Savage Md. She worked at the Savage Mill like her Father Samuel Watts as a young adult. She...

William R. Dehn

William R. Dehn

Aug 18, 2023

William “Bill” Dehn, a remarkable NIH Glassblower known around the world for his exceptional ingenuity, technical prowess and scientific contributions, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023. He was also renown for his incredibly brilliant sense of humor which was an integral part of his character. His jokes and anecdotes will be fondly remembered by all who had the...

Thomas Wesley Ham

Thomas Wesley Ham

Aug 17, 2023

Thomas Wesley Ham (64) passed away, suddenly, on August 17, 2023.  He died doing what he liked best, playing golf.  He was born on November 14, 1958, in Lyons, Illinois to Florence Blanche (McCabe) Ham and Uriel Wesley Ham.

His family later moved to Cincinnati, Ohio and then to Madison, Connecticut in 1969.  He was active as...

Edward William Seddon

Edward William Seddon

Aug 14, 2023

Ed Seddon, of Laurel, MD,  passed away August 14, 2023, at the age of 82.  Born on May 6th, 1941, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and grew up Brownsville, Pennsylvania.    He was the son of William H. and Mary (Terpo) Seddon, brother of Phillip (Terry) Seddon, all had preceded him in death.   Ed served in the United States Air Force...

Antonio Dino Martin Bonanno, Sr.

Antonio Dino Martin Bonanno, Sr.

Aug 14, 2023

Antonio Dino Martin Bonanno Sr., age 56, passed away in Columbia, Maryland on August 14th, 2023 due to his battle with cancer.

Born on September 10th, 1966 in Providence Hospital, Washington D.C.; Son of Tony Bonanno and Lynda Quirk Bonanno. Dino lived in Beltsville, Maryland for the entirety of his life and worked for Lennox as regional...

Zarina Allahrakha

Zarina Allahrakha

Aug 14, 2023

Zarina Yousaf Allahrakha was born January 1st, 1938 in Peshawar, Pakistan. She was the eldest of three children born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Sohan Lal Din.

After completing her Primary Education, she attended the West Pakistan Nursing Services Council where she completed a double major; Registered Nurse and Midwifery in November 1963. Her first job...

James Clement Harkins Iii

James Clement Harkins Iii

Aug 11, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for James Clement Harkins III. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Donations:

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Barbara Jean Martin

Barbara Jean Martin

Aug 10, 2023

Barbara Jean Martin, age 64, passed away in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, August, 10, 2023.

Born May 23, 1959 in Washington D.C., Daughter of Robert Lee & Billy Jean Snook. She lived in Laurel and worked at Verizon for 40 years. She had a creative spirit, she was a loving mother, and a caring and loyal friend....

Kenneth A. Skrivseth

Kenneth A. Skrivseth

Aug 10, 2023

Kenneth Arnold Skrivseth

Kenneth A. Skrivseth passed away on Thursday, August 10 after a two year battle with cancer, which he once called “an unwelcome visitor.” He was born in Buffalo, NY June 2, 1944 to Arnold and Eleanor Turli Skrivseth. The family moved to Falls Church, Virginia where Ken attended grammar and high school.

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