Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Donna Lee (Hubbard)  Jeffers

Donna Lee (Hubbard) Jeffers

Nov 17, 2021

Donna Lee (Hubbard) Jeffers passed away at 81 years of age on November 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was at her home of 50 years in Laurel, MD.

She was born on September 9, 1940 to the late John H Hubbard and Louise [Hankey] Hubbard of Creagerstown, MD.

She enjoyed reading about...

Jo Ann Kruelle

Jo Ann Kruelle

Nov 14, 2021

Jo Ann Kruelle passed away peacefully on November 14, 2021, with her sister by her side.  She was 69 years old.

Ann was born on Father’s Day to Roy and Jo Ann Gentile at Fort Breckenridge in Lexington, Kentucky where her father was posted as a career officer in the Army.  His assignments included being stationed in...

Sharon Denise (Allen)  Lerette

Sharon Denise (Allen) Lerette

Nov 14, 2021

Sharon Denise Lerette, age 62, passed away on November 14, 2021 at Howard County General Hospital; she was surrounded by family and friends.

Born on 26 March 1959 to Melvin and Nellie Allen in Takoma Park, MD.

She loved going to the beach and playing bingo.

Sharon was a beloved wife of 21...

Sandy Joseph Petruso, Jr.

Sandy Joseph Petruso, Jr.

Nov 4, 2021

Sandy Petruso passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021 from pancreatic cancer. Born to Sandy and Neva Petruso at Ft. Meade MD on April 20,1956. He was making jokes laughing untill the very end. He said he was in it to win it.

Any one who ever knew Sandy was touched by his kindness, humor, and  mild...

Bernard Ronald Stanislaus Buczynski

Bernard Ronald Stanislaus Buczynski

Nov 4, 2021

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.

Bernard Ronald Stanislaus Buczynski of Laurel Maryland passed away November 4, 2021 peacefully at his home with his wife Carol and his son Michael by his side.  He was born in 1935 to the late Jan and Franciszka Buczynski in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania.  Bernie was a founding member...

John Anthony Brown

John Anthony Brown

Nov 3, 2021

John Anthony Brown, 58, of Laurel, MD passed away on November 3, 2021 from Covid pneumonia. He is now at peace with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. John was born in McKeesport, PA on August 10, 1963 to Barbara and Duffy Kelley. He was raised in West Elizabeth, PA and attended Thomas Jefferson High School.

After...

Vivian Gail Silvey

Vivian Gail Silvey

Nov 1, 2021

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Shirley Faye (Hudson)  Athey

Shirley Faye (Hudson) Athey

Oct 31, 2021

Shirley Faye [Hudson] Athey 83 of Laurel, MD passed away October 31, 2021. She was born on November 7, 1937 to late parents: John Hudson and Jewell Myrtie [Cotton] Hudson.

She lived in the Maryland City area and worked as a food checker for Giant Food and Grand Union. She worked in Real Estate with Hollis Brown...

Ernest Lee Wines, Jr.

Ernest Lee Wines, Jr.

Oct 29, 2021

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.

Ernest Lee Wines, Jr., 87 of Hyattsville, MD passed away October 29, 2021. He was born on December 22, 1933 to Ernest Lee Wines, Sr. and Mildred Wines in Warrenton, VA.

He served in the United States Army. He joined in 1954 and served 2...

Maurice Lee Harding

Maurice Lee Harding

Oct 29, 2021

On Friday, October 29, 2021, Maurice L. Harding, aka “Moose” loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 86. Maurice was born on June 17, 1935 in Fairland, Maryland to Harold and Marian Harding. On February 18, 1955, he married Charlotte Pritchard and together they raised four children. Maurice received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Strayer...

Linda "Lynn" Craft Murray

Linda "Lynn" Craft Murray

Oct 28, 2021

Linda (Lynn) Craft Murray (74), passed away in Columbia, MD on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1946 in Oxford, NY to Calvin and Henrietta (Tiny) Schraga. She was also preceded in death by cousin, Sherry Barrows of Greene, NY.

Lynn graduated from Woodbury High, Salem, NH in June 1964. After graduating, Lynn's...

Daryl Eugene Eicher, Sr.

Daryl Eugene Eicher, Sr.

Oct 26, 2021

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Daryl E. Eicher, Sr., 85 of Laurel, MD passed away at home on October 26, 2021.

He was born in 1936 to Charles and Margaret Eicher in East Freedom, PA.

Graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, class of 1955.

Daryl was awarded...

Johnny Alexander Pineda

Johnny Alexander Pineda

Oct 26, 2021

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Johnny Alexander Pineda, 39, of Capitol Heights, MD passed away October 26, 2021.

He was born in 1982 to Juan Pineda and Ana Rosa Pineda Castano in Washington, DC.

He enjoyed going to the beach, fishing, gaming, and playing with his daughter, niece...

Edward Charles Urbany, Jr.

Edward Charles Urbany, Jr.

Oct 26, 2021

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Edward Charles Urbany Jr.

February 17, 1942 – October 26, 2021

Edward Charles Urbany Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence in Columbia, Md. at the age of 79.

Born in Uniontown, Pa. in 1942, Edward was the son of...

Alan Paul Pohland

Alan Paul Pohland

Oct 25, 2021

Alan Pohland, age 45, passed away in Laurel, MD on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Born April 11, 1976 in Silver Spring, MD, Son of Albert and Linda Pohland.  He lived for many years in Land O Lakes, FL, where he worked waiting tables and tending bar, and most recently in Laurel, MD, where he worked for UPS....

Lawrence "Larry" A. Palladino, Sr.

Lawrence "Larry" A. Palladino, Sr.

Oct 23, 2021

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Lawrence “Larry” Palladino, 73, passed away in Ft. Myers, Florida on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021.

Born January 10, 1948 in Sharon, PA, Son of Pasquelie Joseph Palladino and Bette Ross Palladino.  He spent his life between Laurel, MD and Moore Haven, FL. He served in...

Wilma Frances (Ferrebee)  Foster

Wilma Frances (Ferrebee) Foster

Oct 18, 2021

Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster peacefully passed away on October 18,2021 in Laurel, Maryland. She was born on February 24, 1925 in Burlington, West Virginia to the late Thornton and Sadie Ferrebee; the 10th of eleven children. Her father was a share cropper and the family moved throughout West Virginia and Virginia, working the land of plenty.

During...

Shirley M. Merson

Shirley M. Merson

Oct 10, 2021

On October 10, 2021, Shirley M. Merson, age 76 of Laurel MD, passed away. She was born in Reading PA.  September 7, 1945 to the late Paul S.Gottschall and Jennie M. Baker.  Her beautiful spirit, kind heart, love for animals, and unconditional love will always be cherished by the ones who knew her.  Shirley was preceded in death by...

Ronald David Hill, Sr.

Ronald David Hill, Sr.

Oct 6, 2021

Ronald David Hill, Sr., 77 of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at George Washington University Hospital on October 6, 2021. Born in 1943 to the late Frederick and Doris Hill in Havre De Grace, MD. Ronald was a Veteran of the US Army and retired from Prince George’s County Government.

He is survived by his son, Ronald...

Loretta Frances Miller

Loretta Frances Miller

Oct 5, 2021

Loretta Frances Miller, 88, passed peacefully on October 5, 2021, with family by her side in Laurel, MD. Loretta was born April 10, 1933, in Covington, VA to the late Mabel Gertrude Tucker and Edgar Harold Hoke.

She was an active member of Living Hope Church of Laurel, MD. As a result of her generous spirit and...