Obituaries

Mar 18, 2022

Nancy Baker Riddick Vance of Hyattsville and Laurel, MD, passed away on March 18, 2022. Born in Washington, DC in 1927, Nancy was the daughter of James Baker and Nannie Lee Owens Riddick. Nancy Vance was a dedicated, kind and loving wife and mother. She was an avid reader and had a passion for spending time with family and...

Mar 14, 2022

Steven Rice, age 65, passed away in Columbia, Maryland on Monday, March 14th, 2022.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, son of Oliver Rice and Barbara Hundley. Steven spent his younger years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before eventually relocating to Columbia, Maryland. In Maryland he worked in various positions in the defense industry for Advanced Programs, Inc., and most...

Mar 12, 2022

Theodore "Ted" Langstine passed away at 95 on March 12, 2022 at Arbor Terrace in Fulton, Maryland. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Dorothy, and his two daughters, Donna and Joyce, who have always been "his girls". His sons-in-law, David Kistler and Thomas Edwards both knew and loved him since they were teenagers. He also leaves...

Mar 11, 2022

AN OBITUARY WILL POSTED SOON

Mar 10, 2022

Barbara L. Carpenter, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died on March 10, 2022.

Barbara loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed square dancing with her late husband Roger Carpenter, singing in her church choir, and traveling to visit lighthouses along the East Coast.

She is survived by her sons...

Mar 7, 2022

Janet Renee Perryman-Butler was born July 31, 1961 in Omaha, Nebraska and she was the first child of Jimmie and Geraldine Perryman. At an early age, Janet actively participated and devoutly attended Morning Star Baptist Church with her parents, and she was baptized at an early age. Janet was educated with the Omaha Public School system starting from kindergarten...

Mar 6, 2022

Hayes "Ed" Edward Ricks age 77, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Born June 19, 1944 in Laurel, Maryland, son of Hayes Middleton Ricks and Mary Ruth (Kraeski) Ricks.  He lived in Laurel, Maryland and worked as the Director of the Family Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.  Ed was a life...

Mar 5, 2022

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

Mar 4, 2022

Blanche Alberta Sargent (Sally), age 85, of Laurel, MD passed away on March 4, 2022. She was born on October 4, 1936 to parents: Hugie and Mildred [Souder] Smith.

Blanche worked at East Coast Ice Cream for 38 years until retiring. She was a member of the Hope Church on Stephens Road. As a hobby, she enjoyed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Feb 19, 2022

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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...

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. ...