Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Lillian D. (Ropko)  Hodges

Lillian D. (Ropko) Hodges

Mar 2, 2022

FAMILY RESPECTFULLY ASKS THAT MASKS BE WORN DURING VISITATION AND PRAYER SERVICE.

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by Lee’s family.

Lillian “Leona,” “Lee”, Ropko Hodges age 89 of Glenn Dale, Maryland passed peacefully on March 2, 2022 with her loving family at her side.

Lee was born February 24, 1933 in...

Linda Fay Beall

Linda Fay Beall

Feb 28, 2022

In Loving Memory of   Our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother

Linda Faye Beall (Pope) 8-1-1944- Feb 28th, 2022

Memorial Service -April 22nd Carroll Baldwin Hall Savage Md 3-6pm

Service- Pastor: Mitch Young

Mom was Born at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington District of Columbia to the parents of

Herbert Rudolph Pope...

Donald Edward White

Donald Edward White

Feb 27, 2022

Donald Edward White, age 77, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Sunday February 27, 2022 at home.

Born on January 31, 1945 in North Dakota to his parents: Archabald White and Iris [Durn] White. He worked as a laborer for construction and windows; until retiring in 2010. He was married to Marcella White for 33 years until...

Kathryn Blythe Blackmon

Kathryn Blythe Blackmon

Feb 24, 2022

KATHRYN BLYTHE BLACKMON

Suddenly, on Thursday, February 24, Kathryn Blythe Blackmon (née Sorensen) died peacefully at her home in Maryland City, MD.  A lifelong resident of Maryland, Kathy is descended from several old State families, including the Bealls, Harpers, and Hopkins.  She was 67 years old.

Kathy was a warm and life-loving woman, with a...

Ralph Franklin Hilliard

Ralph Franklin Hilliard

Feb 23, 2022

The following obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Ralph Hilliard

Ralph Franklin Hilliard passed away at the age of 83 on February 23, 2022. He was born on January 3, 1939, in Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles Franklin Hilliard and Ruth Hilliard (Carrier). He was raised in Pennsylvania where he adopted his love for...

Jc Reeves

Jc Reeves

Feb 22, 2022

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

Bruce Howard Swank

Bruce Howard Swank

Feb 22, 2022

THE FOLLOWING OBITUARY WAS LOVINGLY SUBMITTED BY THE FAMILY OF

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

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.

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

Masks are required at Donaldson Funeral Home and at First Baptist Church of Laurel.

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

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

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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