Obituaries

Jul 19, 2022

Charles R. Varner, 88, passed away on July 19, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Born July 26, 1933 in Pennsylvania, he spent part of his childhood in orphanage care before settling in with his loving foster parents, Harold and Emma Luce.  He lived in Pittsburgh, PA until joining the Navy in 1951.  Upon discharge in 1954, he...

Jul 19, 2022

Willard Schildt passed away on July 19, 2022.  He was born in 1946 to Betty Lou Stone Schildt and Elwood Ray Schildt.

Willard is survived by his sons William Schildt (Teresa), and Christopher Schildt (Elsie), grandchildren, Kirsten, Nicholas, Mathew, Jayden, Jacob, Ashlyn, brothers, Donald, Fred, Steve, and sisters, Debbie, Barbara and Jean.

He was formerly...

Jul 17, 2022

Donna Good Meyerer, age 77, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

Born on February 27, 1945 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She worked as a legal secretary for many years and then for the City of Laurel until retiring in 1995. Donna was a life member of the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad and was a...

Jul 17, 2022

Robert Patrick Attreed, 76 of Scaggsville, Maryland, passed away on Sunday July 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving friends and family. Robert was born on October 18, 1945 to Eugene Attreed and Elizabeth Mulligan Attreed in Manhattan, New York. After graduating from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Robert went on to join the Navy in 1964. Soon...

Jul 16, 2022

On Saturday July 16, 2022 Wayman O. Reed, 83, passed away peacefully at home.

Wayman was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia C. “Pat” Reed and mother, Edna Joyce Reed also along with sister-in-law, Agnes Mandley (Bubby) and Brother-in-law, Roger Royston (Patsy).

Wayman is survived by 1 son, Daniel Reed; 2 daughters: Lisa...

Jul 16, 2022

THE FOLLOWING OBITUARY WAS LOVINGLY SUBMITTED BY THE FAMILY OF ROBERT BURTON

Robert “Robbie” Allan Burton, 64, passed away at his home in Laurel, Maryland on Saturday, July 16, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born on December 25, 1957 in Cheverly, Maryland. Son of  the late William E. and Naomi...

Jul 14, 2022

James N. Nichols, 69, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. He was born on November 19, 1952 to Geraldine H. Nichols, in Queens, New York. He was raised by his foster parents Adelaide Brown and David T. Brown, amongst a host of foster siblings and extended family. Once James graduated high school, he went on...

Jul 11, 2022

T HE FOLLOWING OBITUARY WAS LOVINGLY POSTED BY THE FAMILY OF JAMES BUTLER

Michael James Butler, 35, passed from this life on July 11, 2022 at home in Burtonsville after a brief illness. Michael was born on June 6, 1987 to Lorri and James Butler in  Silver Spring, Maryland. He graduated from Paint Branch High School in...

Jul 9, 2022

Richard "Dick" E. Baker Sr., age 85, passed away on July 9, 2022. Born in Greenbelt, MD on September 3, 1936 to the late Charles and Mary [Lee] Baker. He was the third of five children.

Dick grew up next door to his grandparents and was always very close to them. He would get up earlier than...

Jul 8, 2022

JOSEPH DERONIMA KING, "RONNIE" age 75 passed away in LAUREL, MARYLAND on FRIDAY JULY 8, 2022.

Born in Baltimore, MD, the second son of Richard Reid King and Mary Alice Jameson, both deceased. He lived in Laurel, MD and worked for the United States Postal Service in the DC area until retiring in 2007. He was a...

Jul 7, 2022

In memory of

Donald Wayne Miller Entered into rest July 7, 2022 Born April 23, 1934 Donald Wayne Miller, 88, was born in Madisonburg, PA., the youngest son of Ralph Roush and Grace Elizabeth (Burd) Miller, on April 23, 1934. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Yvonne Miller, daughter Lorraine Allison Swanson (Donald), of Thurmont, MD...

Jul 7, 2022

David “Dave” Wayne Walser passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the age of 83, from a long battle with COVID-19. Despite the challenges, Dave was optimistic and stayed strong until the end.

Originally from Faith, North Carolina, Dave met the love of his life, Sara “Sally” (Ervin), while in a club in Washington, DC. Dave...

Jul 6, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Reed Charles Coble. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 5, 2022

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Jul 5, 2022

Joanne “Joddie” Benson

Born: 11/26/1954

Called Home: 6/12/2022

My Life’s Journey

Through my parents my body was made

Through our creator, life’s love was displayed

I built my family through that beautiful love

Extended my legacy through ancestral blood

I walked life’s journey,...

Jul 3, 2022

Dr. Ronald Arthur Anderson passed away on July 3, 2022.

He was born to parents Evelena and Arthur Anderson, in 1938 in New Jersey.   Dr. Anderson graduated from Augsburg High School in Germany.  After high school, Ron enlisted in the Army and after active duty and reserves, retired from the military as a Chief Warrant Officer.

Jun 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Temple (Woody) Bowen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Arden Harris Winesdorfer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 24, 2022

Kenneth Underwood, age 87, passed away in Glen Burnie, MD on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Born October 28 in Ronceverte, West Virginia, son of Samuel H and Eva May Underwood. He lived in Laurel, Maryland and worked for the Public Defender's Office in Washington, DC until retiring in the early 2000s. Kenneth spent 29 years in the...

Jun 22, 2022

Betty Joyce Welsh Jackson, 93, passed away in Scaggsville, Maryland on June 22, 2022. She was born in Scaggsville on November 19, 1928, the daughter of Leslie Raymond Welsh and Mary Lillian Welsh. She lived most of her adult life in Silver Spring, Maryland until 2010 when she moved back to Scaggsville to live with her daughter and son-in-law,...