Obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

Patricia Cyphers Bowman, 84, of Laurel, Maryland passed away October 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Edith and Kenneth Cyphers. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she moved to Towson, Maryland when she was 8 and enjoyed summers at Saylors Lake, Pennsylvania. Pat graduated from Villa Julie College and worked at NIH and Sears. She enjoyed working in...

Oct 14, 2023

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

Oct 14, 2023

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Robert Eugene “Bob” Ramage, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023 surrounded by family at his home in Fulton, Maryland.

Born March 3, 1935 in Kuttawa, Kentucky (Lyon County), son of the late Forest Preston Ramage and Annie Ernestine (King) Ramage, he...

Oct 6, 2023

Sammy Lee Holmes, Sr., age 80, passed away in Laurel, MD on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Born August 26,1943 in Allendale, SC, Son of Barney Holmes, Sr. and Elizabeth (Morrell) Holmes.  He lived in Laurel, MD and worked as an heavy equipment operator at Commonwealth Paving until retiring in 2020. Sammy enjoyed a variety of sports from...

Oct 5, 2023

Sharese A. Wright -Olatoye, age 62, a resident of D.C Metropolitan area since 1988, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born September 8, 1961 in Cleveland, OH to Ralph and Ruby Wright. The family requests that any flower order please consider ordering a house plant or dish garden...

Oct 2, 2023

Jan Carlos Mezquita, age 42, passed away in Baltimore, MD on Monday, October 2, 2023.

Born September 29, 1981 in Panama. He was the son of Ricardo Mezquita and Magaly Arango Lewis.

He worked as a graphic designer for a kitchen, bars, and hotels.

Jan was a talented musician that could play just...

Sep 30, 2023

Joyce “Joy” Lee Young, 84, of Laurel passed away September 30, 2023.  She was born January 24, 1939 to George and Ruby Ballenger in a snowstorm in Leesburg, Virginia.

Joy was known as a loving and caring mother, always providing for her children.  She came to know the Lord at an early age and she was a...

Sep 29, 2023

Kathy Jo Boyer passed away September 29, 2023.  Her sense of humor and quick wit endeared her to all who knew her.  She was born April 2, 1952 to Harold Zimmer and Edna Katherine “Kitty” Tanquary in Oak Hill, West Virginia.  She was raised in Anacostia until her family moved to Suitland, Maryland.

Her favorite thing to...

Sep 29, 2023

Mr. Henry (Bud) Hollingsworth, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, peacefully at Dove House, Westminster, MD with his wife and family by his side.

Born on October 27, 1933, in Palm Beach FL, Bud was the son of Horace (Jack) Hollingsworth and Hazel Culbreth.  They moved from FL to PA and then settled in MD when Bud...

Sep 27, 2023

Ronald W. Kasemeyer, of Savage, MD passed away on Wednesday, September 27th at the age of 84. Born on August 7th, 1939 to Ronald F. and Mary E. Kasemeyer. Survived by wife Irma Helen Kasemeyer; Children Scott (Terrie) Kasemeyer, David (Melissa) Kasemeyer, Kimberly (Steve) Rutlin, Aaron Smith; Grandchildren Ryan, Griffin, Molly, Morgan, and Will Kasemeyer, Kylie, Zach, and Christopher...

Sep 16, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Andre Antonio Phillips, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 14, 2023

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

Sep 11, 2023

Diane Lucille Sills, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023. She is survived by her son, Dan Sills, her daughter-in-law, Annie Sills, her daughter, Janice Sills Smith, and her grand children, Brooke Sills, Michael Smith, and Matthew Smith. She is also survived by her cousins Bill Gerhart, Blodwyn Weaver, Gary Gerhart, Glen Gerhart, Cindy Senn, and Debbie Gerhart-Kapolka.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 1, 2023

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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...

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...

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.