Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Evelyn Alma Potter

Evelyn Alma Potter

Nov 29, 2022

The following obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Evelyn Potter

Evelyn Alma Potter, age 86, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022.

Born September 27th, 1936 in New York City, Daughter of Violet Fuchs and William Rankin. She spent her early years in New York City, moving to Arlington, Virginia...

Josephine "Jody" Audrey Culmone Harvey

Josephine "Jody" Audrey Culmone Harvey

Nov 27, 2022

At just 64 years young, Jody Culmone has left our world and a massive void in our hearts.

Born in New Jersey to the late Jockey Joe and Rosemarie “Cookie” Culmone,  Jody moved to Maryland and built a beautiful home and family. She graduated from The University of Maryland and was a devoted AOPi sorority sister.

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Charlotte L. (Babington)  Lavelle

Charlotte L. (Babington) Lavelle

Nov 26, 2022

Charlotte Lavelle, age 81 passed away on November 26, after a long battle with Parkinsons

Disease at her home surrounded by family members. Charlotte was born in Hagerstown, Maryland to Clarence and Lillian Babington and grew up in a humble farmhouse in rural western Maryland. She was shy and soft-spoken with a positive and pleasant personality. Charlotte...

Khalid M. Bhatti

Khalid M. Bhatti

Nov 25, 2022

Services at Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, 15000 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring, MD 20925 on Monday, November 28 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

Graveside Service to follow at Lake View Memorial Park, 2724 Liberty Road, Sykesville, MD at 3:00 PM

Ruth Andrea Yanulevich

Ruth Andrea Yanulevich

Nov 22, 2022

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

Janina Leokadia Hnatyshyn

Janina Leokadia Hnatyshyn

Nov 21, 2022

Janina Leokadia Hnatyshyn (nee Wojtowicz) 89, of Laurel, Maryland passed peacefully into Eternal life on November 21, 2022.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 29, at 4 p.m. to be followed by a Parastas at 6:30 p.m. at Donaldson Funeral Home, 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, Maryland. The Pohoron (funeral) will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November...

Richard Alan Coulter

Richard Alan Coulter

Nov 20, 2022

Richard Alan Coulter, 61, passed peacefully on November 20, 2022, with family by his side in Laurel, MD. “Rick” was born April 11, 1961, in Cheverly, MD to the late Lucille Catherine Coulter and Richard Francis Coulter.

He was a passionate carpet installer and motorcycle enthusiast that brought him many lifelong friends. As a result of his...

Wayne Lee Frostbutter

Wayne Lee Frostbutter

Nov 19, 2022

Wayne Lee Frostbutter passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Wayne died surrounded by his family, which is exactly how he wanted it to be.

Wayne was born on January 15, 1954 to John Everett Frostbutter and Olive Lorraine Eigenbrod (both deceased) and raised in Prince Georges County, MD. He resided in Maryland for his entire life. ...

Ronald Lee Whitehead

Ronald Lee Whitehead

Nov 18, 2022

Ronald Lee Whitehead, 78 year resident of Scaggsville, Maryland, beloved husband of 57 years, passed away on November 18th, 2022 after a 2 year battle with metastatic prostate cancer.

He was a loving husband, grandfather and loyal father to his three children.  He was an avid hunter as well as a professional carpenter who enjoyed creating gifts...

Raquel Betancourt

Raquel Betancourt

Nov 18, 2022

Raquel “Rachel” Betancourt (nee Tovar), age 92, of Laurel, Maryland passed away peacefully on November 18, 2022 at home surrounded by family.  “Raquelita,” as she was known to her immediate family, was born on January 9,1930 in Los Angeles, California to father Ricardo Tovar and mother Anita (nee Rodriguez) Tovar.  She grew up in El Paso, Texas with her...

Jacqueline "Jacki" Elaine Marshall

Jacqueline "Jacki" Elaine Marshall

Nov 14, 2022

Jacqueline Elaine Marshall, 83, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on November 14, 2022 due to kidney and heart failure.

Jacki was born on July 23, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa to Ed and Maxine Foulkes.

Jacki met Ron in high school. After high school, he proposed to her, she accepted. He enlisted into the US...

David Martin Kanter

David Martin Kanter

Nov 11, 2022

David Martin Kanter was born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 7, 1946, to Charlotte and Mitchell Kanter. His birth (and that of his twin brother) made the news, since the twins were among the very first babies to receive blood transfusions as a result of the RH blood condition.

After a few years, the family settled in...

Thelma "Betty" Sterling

Thelma "Betty" Sterling

Nov 6, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Thelma Betty Sterling, a longtime resident of Columbia, MD who passed away on November 6, 2022 at the age of 88. She was born on January 8, 1934 in Mitchellville, Maryland.

Betty is described by everyone as a wonderful caring person with a big heart....

Sean Patrick Markley

Sean Patrick Markley

Nov 5, 2022

Sean Patrick Markley, age 46, passed away in Baltimore, MD on Saturday November 5, 2022. Sean was born in Washington D.C. Son of James Markley(deceased) and Blanche (Masters) Markley. Sean lived in Manchester, MD and worked at Howard County Parks and Recreation. Sean was a member of First Baptist Church or Laurel.

Sean is survived by his...

Anthony Moorehead

Anthony Moorehead

Nov 5, 2022

Anthony Moorehead, age 80, passed away peacefully in his home in Laurel on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Known for his kind spirit, he was the beloved husband of the late Judy Moorehead and dedicated father of Anthony Moorehead, Jr. and Laura Segal.

Dieudonne Mushila Ngele

Dieudonne Mushila Ngele

Nov 4, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce Dieudonne Mushila Ngele affectionately known as “Katoto”,59, passed away on November 4, 2022. Born to Marie Katemba Komba (mother) and Ngele Mushila Katoto (father) in Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of Congo on November 21, 1962.

Upon receiving a Masters in Political Science in France, Katoto moved to the United States in...

Mary Jane Maxwell

Mary Jane Maxwell

Nov 2, 2022

Mary Jane Maxwell of Ocean City Maryland left this earth on Wednesday November 2, 2022 with her daughter and son at her side.  She was 86 years old.  She is survived by daughter Teresa Spinks, son Michael Barry wife Lyn , and granddaughter Amanda Spinks.

Mary Jane was born in Danbury Connecticut January 10, 1936.  Mary Jane...

Anna Marie Dunn

Anna Marie Dunn

Nov 2, 2022

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

Russell Herbert Lane

Russell Herbert Lane

Oct 31, 2022

Russell H Lane passed away on October 31, 2022 in Columbia, MD.

He is survived by his wife Mary, his daughter, Jennifer (Shawn), and her two children: Elisabeth and Dylan.

He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Ruth, and his eldest brother Jack Jr.

Services will be held at Donaldson funeral home...

Joe D. Green

Joe D. Green

Oct 28, 2022

Joe Dee Green passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 in Baltimore. He was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma on November 13, 1928 to the late Lois and Wade Green.

Mr. Green is survived by his wife Pauline Green. He was preceded in death by his siblings Charles Green, Millard Green, Irene Brooks, Lorene Watts and Bennie Frank...