Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Melissa Collette Jacobs
Jun 20, 2026
The services for Melissa Jacobs will be live-streamed; to access the webcast please click HERE.
Melissa "Missy" Jacobs passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026. Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort in celebrating a life filled with laughter, creativity, compassion, and unconditional love.
Born on December 17, 1968, in Pensacola, Florida, Melissa was the beloved daughter of Edward Bertot and...
Glen Wilson Putnam
Jun 18, 2026
Glen Wilson Putnam, age 64 of Laurel, Maryland passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, in Hagerstown, Maryland after a long health battle. Born on July 15, 1961, in Athol, Massachusetts.
Glen’s career was marked by a genuine love for his work in the mortgage industry. He often remarked that he never needed an alarm clock because waking up to go...
Brenda Stalsworth Persons
Jun 15, 2026
Brenda Stalworth Persons, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 15, 2026. Born on September 16, 1950, in Virginia, Brenda was the beloved daughter of Annemarie Neff Stalsworth and the late Master Sergeant Morris Lee Stalsworth, and the devoted sister of Morris Lee Stalsworth, Jr.
Brenda lived a full and meaningful life shaped by family, service, travel, creativity,...
Kenneth William Raatz
Jun 13, 2026
Kenneth William Raatz, age 78, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on June 13, 2026.
Born July 14, 1947, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kenneth was the son of Charles Raatz and Agnes Patzitny Raatz. At a young age, Kenneth and his parents moved to Los Angeles, California, where he learned to surf and developed a lifelong passion for the outdoors.
Shortly after graduating...
Robert Dingley
Jun 7, 2026
Robert Bruce Dingley, affectionately known as Bobby, passed away on June 7, 2026. He was born to Margaret Cain and Robert Dingley on February 16, 1946.
Robert was truly one of a kind—a kind, stylish, and unforgettable gentleman whose presence brought joy and laughter to those around him. He was, quite simply, a very cool guy.
Robert became a resident of Caroline...
Titina Carmen Alongi McKibben
Jun 7, 2026
In Loving Memory
Titina Carmen “Tina” Alongi McKibben
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Titina Carmen “Tina” Alongi McKibben, age 59, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Born and raised in North Laurel, Maryland, Tina later made her home in South Carolina with her husband, James Drew McKibben.
Tina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She had a joyful spirit and...
Genine Christina Furguiele
Jun 7, 2026
Genine Christina Furguiele, age 68, passed away on June 7, 2026. Born to John and Kathryn Furguiele on August 7, 1957, Genine was the middle of five children.
Genine was the first of her family to graduate college, attending Robert Morris University and obtaining her degree in accounting. She worked as a special agent in the criminal investigation department for the...
William E. Hairfield
Jun 6, 2026
William Edward “Eddie” Hairfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Born to Willie M. Hairfield and Bessie V. Wolfrey on March 1, 1937, Eddie was a longtime resident of Burtonsville, Maryland.
On June 1, 1956, he married the love of his life, the late Lillian Jeanette Musgrove. Together they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered...
Loukha Diab
Jun 6, 2026
Loukha Diab, a devoted homemaker and cherished mother, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, in Laurel, Maryland. Born on March 20, 1935, in Lebanon, Loukha spent her life nurturing her family and tending to her home with unwavering dedication and love.
Loukha’s strength and resilience shone throughout her years. In 2021, she came to the United States, receiving a Green...
Jacqueline Ann Smith
Jun 3, 2026
Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Smith died on June 3, 2026. She was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD on April 20, 1990.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Alice Bostic; her maternal grandfather, Nelson Bostic; and her paternal grandfather, Peter E. Smith. Jackie is survived by her mother, Ann Smith; her father, Stephen Smith; her brother,...
Gladys Mae Becraft
May 31, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Gladys Mae Becraft at her home in Beltsville, MD, on May 31, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born on March 8, 1944, to Chester and Myrtle Hardisty. She was born at home and always said that her parents paid the doctor the price...
Sylvester Eugene Seymore, Jr.
May 30, 2026
Sylvester (Wess) E. Seymore passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after suffering a long illness of Parkinsons disease. His battle lasted over 8 years, and he fought it every step in true Wess fashion.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet (Henschke), three children Anita and husband Steve, Scott and his wife Debbie,...
Mark Stanton Doherty
May 29, 2026
Mark Stanton Doherty passed away peacefully in the home he shared with his son Connor, on Friday, May 29, 2026 at the age of 72. He was born in Washington, DC on September 20, 1953 to Joan and Jack Doherty. He was the fifth of 13 siblings: Brian, Mary, Kevin, Terry, Mark, David, Matthew, Julie, Steven, Peter, Patrick, Katie,and Monica....
Earl "Kenny" Lammers
May 26, 2026
Earl Kenneth "Kenny" Lammers, 81, passed away at home May 26, 2026. Born June 11, 1944 at home in Laurel to Frank and Elizabeth (Hanus) Lammers.
He attended St. Mary's Elementary, 8 grade at Vincent Pallotti and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1962. While at Bladensburg he learned welding and it became what he was best known for. He was...
Christopher James Shoff
May 23, 2026
Christopher James (Jim) Shoff was born on Oct. 29, 1924 in Boswell, PA, one of the two sons of the late Martin Luther Shoff and Effie Jane (Whiteside) Shoff. He was also predeceased by his older brother, William Donald Shoff and his wife Erma (Beener) Shoff. Growing up, he worked at his parents' grocery store. In 1944, he enlisted in...
Cheryl Maliszewski
May 22, 2026
On May 22, 2026, Cheryl J. Maliszewski, 77, passed away in Ronks, Pennsylvania. Cheryl was born in Washington, DC, on May 7, 1949, and resided in Laurel, MD.
After becoming a Registered Nurse in 1993, Cheryl eventually retired and enjoyed her remaining days with family and friends. She worshiped at Triadelphia Seventh Day Adventist, was well traveled, a seasoned Master Barber,...
Betty Anne Frederick
May 22, 2026
Betty Anne Frederick passed away on May 22, 2026 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1933.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, S.G. Fred Frederick. She is survived by her four children: Cynthia Frederick; F. Craig Frederick (Helen); Christopher Frederick (Karen); and Jeff Frederick (Janell). Her grandchildren are F. Craig Frederick Jr. (Kelsey),...
Daniel Leo Fredericks, Sr
May 21, 2026
Daniel Leo Frederick’s Sr
Age 88 of Pasadena, Maryland passed away on Thursday May 21, 2026 He was born on November 12, 1937 in Ellicott City, Maryland to his late parents Aquilla Joseph Fredericks and Mildred Luedith Fredericks . He was proceeded in death by his first wife Joan Fredericks and His beloved 2nd wife Janet Fredericks ,brother Aquilla, sisters Elizabeth,Mildred,Rebecca...
Ralph R. Grecco
May 19, 2026
Heaven smells like spaghetti sauce thanks to its newest resident. Ralph Riviello Grecco of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 95 on May 19, 2026 after a day surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 4, 1930 to Guiseppe “Jack” Grecco and Jean Irene Riviello Grecco in Coketon, West Virgnia. Those...

