Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Jan 16, 2022

Edward Leo McHugh "Ed", age 85, passed away in Laurel, MD on January 16, 2022.

Born March 10, 1936 in Baltimore City, Maryland, son of Edward McHugh and Phoebe (McMullen) McHugh. Ed lived in Washington, DC and attending college at Mt. St. Mary's College.

Ed was a prolific tennis player instructor. He enjoyed sharing his...

Jan 14, 2022

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David R.P. Verdone, age 60, passed away in Frederick, Maryland on Friday, January 14, 2022.

He was born October 22, 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of Patrick H. Verdone and Mary E. (Johnson) Verdone.  David spent the younger years of his life in Adelphi, Maryland...

Jan 12, 2022

The following obituary was lovingly prepared by the family of Finley Gibson doCarmo

Finley Gibson doCarmo died on January 12, 20122 at the INOVA Mt. Vernon Hospital.  He was born on May 10, 1934 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the son of Reverend Daniel and Helen Gibson doCarmo.  At the age of eighteen, Finley joined the Laurel...

Jan 11, 2022

Lavenia “Chee Chee” Holland Turner passed away at her daughter’s home on January 11, 2022 from complications from metastatic breast cancer. She was the beloved wife of Blair Turner for 62 years.

Chee Chee was raised in Dallas, NC, then attended high school in Cary, NC, graduating from Cary High in 1956. She went on to graduate...

Jan 11, 2022

Kathy Borras, 78 of Laurel, MD went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2022. She was born on April 11, 1943 in Washington, DC and given the name Nellie Kathryn Elliott. She was raised by her grandmother in Upper Marlboro, MD. Kathy had many nicknames including Wild Woman, Nellie Boots, Kaf and Bootsie. She did in...

Jan 11, 2022

Catherine Blanche Werner "Kitty", age 78, passed away at her Laurel, MD home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Born on May 1, 1943 in Greenock, Scotland to her late parents: William and Agnes Blanche. She emigrated as a child from Scotland post World War II.

Kitty graduated from Northwood High School in 1961. She was...

Jan 10, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Doris Evelyn (Krouse) Simpson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 10, 2022

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Marie Edna Roberson, 93 years old of Rockville, MD passed away peacefully January 10, 2022.

She was born December 14, 1928 to Olin Paige and Lillian Foster Paige. She is survived by her children: Cheryl and Danny Swartz of Laurel,MD, Thomas and Pat Roberson of...

Jan 8, 2022

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James (Jimmy) Allen Buter, 53 of Laurel, MD passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was born in 1968 to Cary Allan Buter and Terry Lynn Buter in Washington DC.

Jimmy was a proud member of the Local 963 Union Glazers. He took pride in...

Jan 6, 2022

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

Jan 3, 2022

Nancy Lynn [Smith] Lewis, age 70, of Savage, MD passed away on January 3, 2022. Born on November 1, 1951 to her late parents: John Lewis Smith and Louise Katherine [Dean] Smith.

Before retiring she worked as a title examiner for the real estate industry.

She is survived by her two children: Jason Lewis and...

Dec 31, 2021

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Dec 27, 2021

Norma Mae Sherman age 84 was born February 12, 1937 to Pearl Kisasonak and John Lang and passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Norma was a school bus driver for Howard Wessell from 1968 until 1972 when became a bus Contractor for Howard County until she retired in 2014.

She was affectionally known as...

Dec 20, 2021

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The following obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Richard Blankenship

Richard E. “Cat” Blankenship, Jr. (47) passed away surrounded by his family on December 20, 2021.

Rich was born on November 29, 1974 in Howard County Maryland.  He was the son of...