Obituaries

Jun 19, 2022

Rex C. Smith, passed away on June 19, 2022.

Rexford (Rex) Chapman Smith born in Washington, D.C. on November 22, 1938 to Rexford Chapman Smith, Sr. and Kathryn Coe (Smith) Creech. Rex served in the United States Army Reserves from 1956 to 1973. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Criminology at The University...

Jun 15, 2022

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, cousin and friend passed away peacefully at home, in Laurel, MD on the evening of June 15, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Linda was a cheerleader for all her loved ones, celebrating their successes and comforting them on harder days. She found great strength in her faith that sustained...

Jun 14, 2022

Dad lived to be 92, he passed at home surrounded by family in Eldersburg, MD on the 247th birthday of the Army and Flag Day 06-14-2022.

He kept his sense of humor, wit, and sharp memory until his last moment.

He loved his 6 children, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren deeply. He was a grandfather...

Jun 13, 2022

On the morning of June 13, 2022, April Jeanne Curnow of Columbia, Maryland died. April was born in Columbus, Ohio to Alexander and Jeanne Curnow in 1957. She received a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1978 and a master’s degree in medieval French literature from Yale University in 1980. She provided numerous Italian and French translations for...

Jun 13, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Emma Sape Mcmillion. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Myra Denise Hamilton-Davis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 12, 2022

Chief Master Sergeant Gene E. Kearney (USAF retired), of Laurel, Maryland,  a beautiful soul full of love and faith, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022.

Born March 15, 1937 in Warrenton, North Carolina, he was the son of Boyd and Winnie Kearney (Davis).

Preceded in death by his son Gene Kearney Jr. and grandson...

Jun 8, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for James Matthew Fullen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 6, 2022

James Wayne Collins, age 72, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Washington Adventist Hospital after a battle with cancer.

He was born on November 27, 1949 in Madison, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lucy Leizear.  Jim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marlene Colins; his children: Jimmy Collins (and...

Jun 3, 2022

William H. Blucher, age 88 of Laurel, MD passed away June 3, 2022. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Bill was an honored truck driver for Schlitz Beer and then Giant Food for over 20 years before retiring. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion who loved NASCAR and the Baltimore Orioles. He...

May 31, 2022

Dorothy Susan McKenzie age 74, passed away in Baltimore, MD on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Born April 6, 1948 in Washington, DC, Daughter of Louis & Lillie Dover. She lived in Savage, MD for many years before moving to Elkridge, MD and was able to enjoy retirement for the last 4 years.

Dorothy is survived...

May 31, 2022

Leona “Lee” Frances Atkins, age 89, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 at Northwest Hospital with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.

Lee was born on December 2, 1932 to parents: Luther Winford Blevins and Pantha Marie [Minton] Blevins.

She enjoyed bowling and playing the guitar, watching the Redskins and...

May 29, 2022

Richard Joseph (“Dick”) Keating, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend went to his heavenly reward on Sunday, May 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family in his home in Fulton, Maryland.  He was 90 years old.  The son of Irish immigrants, Michael Keating and Anna (McKeene) Keating, Richard was born on July 8, 1931 in New York, New...

May 26, 2022

David Anthony Fonseca, of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022, with his family by his side.

Born in Cambridge, MA on May 9, 1942 to proud Portuguese parents Joaquim and Mathilde Fonseca, he was raised in Belmont, MA. Growing up in a close-knit community of neighbors, he forged life-long friendships, including those with Larry...

May 22, 2022

Katherine Higgs, age 96, passed away peacefully in Laurel, MD on Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Born February 19, 1926 in Savage, MD, daughter of Haywood and Mary (Sargent) Green. She lived in Savage and Laurel, MD and retired as a handicap bus aid in Howard County in her 80’s. Katherine was a member of The Savage Volunteer...

May 21, 2022

Patricia Ann Royal, lovingly known as Theresa, Trease, Ma and Tree, passed away on May 21, 2022 at the age of 70. Born on December 14, 1951 in Washington, DC to her parents: David Lee Rickett and Imogene Theresa Rickett (Swann).

Patricia graduated from Roosevelt High School in the District of Columbia, MD in 1969. She then...

May 18, 2022

In Loving Memory

Maria Luisa “Lisa” Basileo (1938-2022

Maria Luisa “Lisa” Basileo, 83, transitioned to eternity at the Friendship Arms Senior Apartments in Hyattsville, MD on May 18, 2022.

Maria was born on May 30, 1938 to Antonio Arrighi and Maria Pia Regoli in Arrezo, Italy. Lisa grew up in Italy with her...

May 18, 2022

Roberta A Petro, age 91, passed away in Columbia, MD on Wednesday May 18, 2022. Born in Alberta, Canada, daughter of Joseph and Mary Chervinski, she was the youngest of thirteen children.  She married her husband George M. Petro Jr in 1955, moved to the United States and became a US citizen. They were married for 40 years.  She...

May 18, 2022

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, Maryland 20707.

A funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary of the Mills Roman...

May 12, 2022

On Thursday, May 12, 2022, Robert “Bobby” Holmes, Sr., Life Member of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, passed away as a result of a long battle with dementia.

Bobby was born March 4, 1944, in a house on the 600 block of Montgomery Street in Laurel, MD. He was a lifelong resident of Laurel, MD.  During his...