Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Bruce Howard Swank

Bruce Howard Swank

Feb 22, 2022

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BRUCE HOWARD SWANK

BRUCE HOWARD SWANK passed away at the age of 81 peacefully at his home in Silver Spring, Maryland on February 22, 2022.  He was born on September 11, 1940 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania to the late Howard Martin Swank and Ruth Emma Swank...

Gerald E. Gregory

Gerald E. Gregory

Feb 19, 2022

Gerald Edward Gregory, Sr. (Jerry), 92, passed away peacefully on February 19, surrounded by his children. Jerry was born in Takoma Park on December 12, 1929 to Edward W. Gregory and Clarice H. (Maynard).  He was predeceased by his loving wife Dee and a great-grandson Jason. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Laurel. He graduated from Laurel High School...

John C. Patterson

John C. Patterson

Feb 19, 2022

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Robert F. Maliszewski

Robert F. Maliszewski

Feb 13, 2022

On February 13, 2022 Robert "Bob" F. Maliszewski 78, passed away in Baltimore, Maryland. Bob was born in Baltimore City, Maryland on January 2, 1944, he resided in Laurel, Maryland.

After graduating from Polytechnic Institute in 1962, he immediately started his career at the National Security Agency. Being world traveled through his work, Bob received many awards...

James Harry Williamson

James Harry Williamson

Feb 9, 2022

James “Jim/Jimmy” Harry Williamson, 83, of Laurel, MD, passed away on February 9, 2022, at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD.

James was born in New Hope, KY to Mary Margaret O’Bryan Williamson and James “Bo” Walter Williamson on August 1, 1938.  He graduated school at Saint Charles High School in St Mary, KY in 1955. ...

Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Lynch)  Schneck

Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Lynch) Schneck

Feb 9, 2022

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Elizabeth May Schneck, 86, of Parkville, Maryland passed away 2/9/2022

She was born in 1935 to Joseph Michaell Lynch and Julia Catherine Lynch (Doney) in Dundalk, Md.

Elizabeth May Schneck was a member of  Oak Crest Catholic Community, member of Oak Crest Welcome...

Jeanne Danton Noe

Jeanne Danton Noe

Feb 7, 2022

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Jeanne Danton Noë, 98, life-long resident of Laurel, passed into Heaven on February 7, 2022 at Lorien Elkridge Nursing Home.

She was born December 14, 1923 in Laurel at her residence on Montgomery Street, daughter of the late H. LePage and...

Fritzner Jean

Fritzner Jean

Feb 6, 2022

Fritzner Jean, age 87, of Silver Spring, MD passed away on February 6, 2022. Born on May 20, 1934 in Haiti. He came to the United States in 1965.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie-Claire Jean; daughter Ann-Margaret Smith and two grandchildren: Vanessa Smith and Austin Smith.

He was predeceased by...

Doris Beverly (Catlin)  Knutson

Doris Beverly (Catlin) Knutson

Feb 6, 2022

Doris Beverly (Catlin) Knutson, age 96, of New Orleans, LA passed away on February 6, 2022 in Fulton, MD. She was born on August 21, 1925 in Westerly, RI to the late Ralph and Helen (Main) Catlin. She was the first female baby born in the Westerly Hospital.

She was married for 51 years to the late...

Vera V. Macdonald

Vera V. Macdonald

Feb 4, 2022

Vera Veronica MacDonald was born on July 13, 1940 to parents Maradai and Manoel Sammy in Georgetown, Guyana. She was one of seven (7) siblings and the only one to migrate to the United States of America.

Vera’s early adult years were spent in Guyana’s capital, Georgetown, working at her father’s convenience store. During that time, she...

Anna L. Hohl

Anna L. Hohl

Feb 4, 2022

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Nancy J. (Janoske)  Keogh

Nancy J. (Janoske) Keogh

Feb 2, 2022

Nancy Janoske Keogh, 73, of Maryland passed away on February 2, 2022.  Nancy was born on December 9, 1948 in Laurel, Maryland to William and Cecilia Janoske.  A graduate of St. Vincent Pallotti High School, Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross, and the University of Baltimore School of Law.

During her career, Nancy led the procurement divisions...

Marsha Marie (Kidwell)  Bussey

Marsha Marie (Kidwell) Bussey

Jan 31, 2022

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Marsha Marie (Kidwell) Bussey passed away on January 31, 2022.  Marsha was the daughter of Roger Edward Kidwell and Linda Joan Walker.  She was the sister of Annette Kidwell Lozuk and half sister of Kathy Kidwell, Michael Kidwell and Jeffrey Kidwell.

Marsha graduated from Laurel High School and attended...

Lorraine Mary (Wesley)  White

Lorraine Mary (Wesley) White

Jan 29, 2022

On January 29, 2022, Mary Grace "Lorraine" (Wesley) White passed away at the age of 102 in Laurel, MD.

Lorraine was born on August 19, 1919 in Washington, D.C. and was adopted by Bernie and Mary Wesley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; son, Robert; and daughters: Rosemary and Deborah.

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Lois Jean Morgans

Lois Jean Morgans

Jan 26, 2022

First and foremost, Lois loved her family!

Having been blessed with four children, nine grandchildren, and two great-grand-girls, she loved nothing more than spending time surrounded by any and all of them, and she was always in the middle of the action! She showed her love by being truly present in their lives – graduations of all...

Adekunle "Ade" Idreez Shodunke

Adekunle "Ade" Idreez Shodunke

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Adekunle Idreez Shodunke was born on February 25th, 1955, in Nguru, Borno State, Nigeria to the late Alhaji Rabiu Ademola Shodunke and late Alhaja Amudat Shodunke.  He was the first son of his parents.

Mr. Adekunle Shodunke attended primary catholic school in Nguru and secondary school in Abeokuta. He got his first job as a Clerical...

Catalina - Rodriguez

Catalina - Rodriguez

Jan 23, 2022

Catalina Rodriguez, age 95, passed away in Silver Spring, MD on Sunday, January 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on Thursday, November 25, 1926 in Pasaquina La Union, El Salvador, daughter of Nicholas Rodriguez and Eulalia Vaquiz. She was the 8th child of 10 children.

For most of her life she lived with...

Berta E. Sturgis

Berta E. Sturgis

Jan 17, 2022

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Berta “Bobbi” Elizabeth (Worsham) Sturgis, age 93, passed away on January 17, 2022.

Born 1928 in Crewe, VA, Daughter of John Archer Worsham and  Bessie Miller (Harper) Worsham. Throughout her life she lived in Crewe VA then D.C., Colmar Manor, Lewisdale/Langley Park, Olney and Laurel,...

Ann Catherine Alexander "Ma Catherine"

Ann Catherine Alexander "Ma Catherine"

Jan 17, 2022

Ann Catherine Alexander, age 83, of Laurel, MD passed away on January 17, 2022.

Born on October 30, 1938 in St. Lucia. Daughter of the late Venice Z. Bernard. She worked as a seamstress for a tailoring company until she retired in 2004. She was a member of the 7th Day Adventist. She was a devoted Christian...

Richard "Mike" Michael Ruddell

Richard "Mike" Michael Ruddell

Jan 16, 2022

The following obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Mike Ruddell

Mike was predeceased by his father Paul Ruddell, Sr. and his Mother Vera Jean Tate Stetler.  He is survived by his long-time partner Janna Willis; siblings Paul Ruddell Jr (Karen), Barbara Ruddell Coe, and Laura Ruddell Heffernan; Daughter: Katie Baer: Nieces: Emily J. Ruddell, Casey...