Obituaries

Nov 23, 2021

Nancy Eileen (Phair) Welsh, 78, of Laurel, Maryland passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021. She was born in 1943 to Milton and Cora Phair at Leland Hospital in Riverdale, Maryland. Nancy was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Laurel High School as part of the Class of 1961.  She began working at the brand-new...

Nov 23, 2021

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. Tulio C Torres Rodriguez, 65, of Laurel, MD passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 He was born in 1956 to Rafael Torres and Catalina Rodriguez de Torres in Sonsonate, El Salvador. He retired from his different odd jobs. He enjoyed art in his younger days and...

Nov 23, 2021

Brian Merica, age 44, passed away suddenly in Columbia, MD on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

Born on Aug 9, 1977 in Columbia, MD, son of Gary Merica (deceased) and Irene Dentinger (O’Connor), Brian was a lifelong resident of Laurel, MD.

He worked in the IT field, supporting both federal and non-federal agencies for many years,...

Nov 22, 2021

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Nov 19, 2021

Paul Gilbertz passed away suddenly on November 19th, 2021 at the age of 63 while traveling with his wife Katherine (who goes by Kathy).

Paul was born to Robert and Mary Gilbertz (nee Heuer) in 1958. Robert was in the US Marine Corps and Paul grew up in the DC area, as well as Hawaii. Paul worked...

Nov 18, 2021

Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Spencer Ginter passed away on November 18, 2021 at her home in Laurel, MD. Born in Corcoran, CA on February 4, 1937 to the late Henry and Alice Spencer.

Dr. Ginter earned her PhD from Vanderbilt University. She was a researcher at University of Maryland, College Park and volunteered tutoring early elementary students after...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 4, 2021

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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...

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...

Nov 1, 2021

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

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...

Oct 29, 2021

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...