Obituaries

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...

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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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....

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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Aug 9, 2023

Edward Kingsley, of Essex, MD passed away Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, at 85 years old. Eddie was born June 5th, 1938, in Washington, DC, to Bayard Kingsley and Margaret Smith Snyder. He attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School before furthering his education at The University of Maryland, and later joining the United States Army.

Eddie went on...

Aug 8, 2023

Please join us virtually for the Mass of Christian Burial as it will be available via livestream .

Etienne Dumorné was born in the Désir Gabriel region of Petion-Ville, Haiti. He entered the world on November 20, 1939, and went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2023. Etienne’s light radiated to everyone who knew...

Aug 7, 2023

Carolyn "Lisa" Ragan, 56, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on August 7, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.

Lisa is predeceased by her parents, Thomas Henry Ragan and Rosemay Xela Ragan (nee Beavers), as well as her brother Thomas Charles Ragan.

Lisa is survived by life partner, Paul Christopher Syphax, siblings, Diana Ragan Syphax and...

Aug 7, 2023

David Malcom Hill, 71, of Beltsville, Maryland passed away on August 7th under the care of his wife and Hospice at their home. Born on September 9, 1951 in Maryland, the son of the late Junior Carl Hill & Eva Mae (Boswell) Hill.

Dave grew up in Rockville and graduated from Springbrook High School in 1969. Served...

Aug 5, 2023

Ms. Margaret Phillip passed away suddenly on August 5, 2023 in Maryland USA surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves behind a daughter, Nichelle Harriott and two grandchildren, Johan and Eli.

She was the sister of Erica, Arnott, Gemma Phillip, Melena Simmons and Marcey Riley-Codrington; Samuel and David Phillip (deceased), Raymond and Edmund Cooper (deceased); aunt of...

Aug 4, 2023

Joan Elliott Long, 95, passed away on August 4th at her home in Millersville, MD.  Her son Russell and his wife Lori, her son John, and her granddaughter Emily were with her when she passed.  Born on January 25, 1928, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Joan was the daughter of the late Jack Ainslie and Dorothy (Grayson) Ainslie and stepdaughter...

Aug 2, 2023

This obituary was lovingly written by the family of Robert Eugene Testerman.

Robert Eugene Testerman, 64, of Westminster, formerly of Laurel, Maryland, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on August 2, 1959 in Marion, Virginia. He was the son of the late William Robert...

Jul 29, 2023

Landry Fabrice Chakoute Nana; husband, father, son, brother, friend, entrepreneur and resident of Laurel, MD, died unexpectedly on July 29th, 2023 at the age of 42.

Landry Fabrice was born in Yaounde on May 18th, 1981, to Jeannette Batchanji and Giles Nana. He graduated from the prestigious Catholic University of Yaounde in 2003 with a degree in...

Jul 28, 2023

Nancy Alice West passed away on July 28, 2023, she was the beloved wife of the late John B. West, loving sister of Carol Jacobs, dear aunt of Douglass Jacobs, Lynda Dezzi and David Jacobs.

A Memorial Service will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel, MD 20708 on Thursday, August 10 at...

Jul 24, 2023

Please join us virtually for the memorial service will be LIVE STREAMED .

Jeff was born on March 22, 1959 in Rockville, MD.  Son of John Frederick Phares and Virginia (Ginny) Laura Phares. He grew up in Rockville, MD and moved to Laurel, MD as an adult.

Jeff was a DJ in Rehoboth, Delaware in...

Jul 20, 2023

Boma Lawson, 46, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on July 20, 2023.

Born July 26, 1976, in Nigeria, Boma was the son of Dawari Iwo Lawson and Christiana Lawson. He lived in Laurel and worked as an Information Technology Specialist. Boma was known as an IT enthusiast. He loved people and travelling, as well as God. He...

Jul 20, 2023

The following obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family of Richard "Cat" Blankenship, Sr.

Richard E. “Cat” Blankenship, Sr. (71) passed away in his home, surrounded by family on July 20, 2023. Richard was born in Riverdale, Maryland on December 29, 1952. He is preceded in death by his son, Rich, his four siblings, and...

Jul 19, 2023

Diane F. M. Grant, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Adventist Hospital in White Oak, Maryland.

Diane was born and raised in Laurel, Maryland on August 4, 1946 to Warren R. and Minnie (Brown) Marton, Sr.

Diane graduated from Laurel High School in 1964 and from...

Jul 17, 2023

Isabel "CHAVE" Colon, age 81, transitioned peacefully surrounded by her two daughters, Bobbie and Joyce, her sister Sully, and her nephew Luis on 17 July 2023.

Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico in 1942, to Justo and Isidora, Chave lived an adventurous life. The first adventure began when, at the ripe old age of 19, she decided to...

Jul 16, 2023

Nancy A. (Shrader) Burdge from Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2023 at 78 years old. Nancy a homemaker and a lifetime member of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department Auxillary with over 40 years of service and also a member of Norris Hose in her hometown of Norristown PA.

Nancy is proceeded in...

Jul 14, 2023

Patricia Marie O’Brien, age 75, passed away in Sykesville, MD on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Born March 2, 1948, in West Point, NY, Daughter of (Col Francis W. O’Brien (retd) & Eleanor K. (Lambert) O’Brien.  She lived in Montgomery Village, Maryland, and worked at The World Bank & Deltek, Inc until retiring in 2021. Patricia was a...