Obituaries

Jul 3, 2021

The following obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Alfred Lanning, Sr.

Alfred Lanning, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Compass Regional Hospice in Centreville, MD on the 3rd of July, 2021.

Born September 6th, 1936 to John & Mildred (McMahon) Lanning, he lived the majority of his life with...

Jul 3, 2021

Juan Vicente Cuellar, age 65, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on July 3, 2021.

Born October 23, 1955 in Havana, Cuba son of Vicente Cuellar and Silvia Cira Seche.  He lived in Philadelphia, PA and worked as a social worker for the Department of Human Services in Philadelphia until retiring in 2011. Upon retirement he and his...

Jul 3, 2021

Francis Xavier Sheehan Jr. passed away at his home in Laurel, Maryland, on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the age of 68 following a long illness.

Frank was born in Oakland, California to Francis Xavier and Catherine Pauline (McCarthy) Sheehan on February 19, 1953, and grew up in Garden Grove, California. He earned a Bachelor of Arts...

Jul 2, 2021

Dorothy “Dottie” Westrom (née Wagner) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 2, 2021.

Dottie was born in Baltimore, MD to Robert and Agnes (Lurz) Wagner. She lived in Columbia, Maryland and worked at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church until retiring in 2019. Dottie not only worked at the church for many years but she served...

Jun 28, 2021

The following obituary was submitted with love by the family of Sonia R. Lott.

Sonia Marie Rodriguez Lott was born on May 6th, 1947, in Middletown, Pennsylvania.  The oldest of two children, her younger brother Dennis Lee Rodriguez shared loving parents in mother, Dorothy Mae Baker Rodriguez and father, Charles Cesar Rodriguez.  The family spent their early ...

Jun 27, 2021

**This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.**

Walter Edward Kosydar, age 85, peacefully passed away at his home in Laurel, MD on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Born February 22, 1936 in Olyphant, PA, son of Edward Kosydar and Kathryn Kosydar, nee Victor.  He lived in Laurel, MD for over 55 years and...

Jun 26, 2021

Samuel J Smitson (Sammy) 74 of Laurel peacefully passed away June 26, 2021 at home.

He was born on Feburary 5, 1947 to Samuel Thomas Smitson and Sadie Elizabeth Sealock of Lusby, MD.

Samuel Smitson was a member of the APA Pool league for many years playing 8 and 9 ball.

He retired...

Jun 23, 2021

THE FOLLOWING OBITUARY FOR WINNIE MORGANS WAS LOVINGLY SUBMITTED BY HER FAMILY

February 10, 1925 – June 23, 2021

Winifred (Winnie) Morgans passed away at her home on Prince George Street in Laurel on June 23, 2021 at the age of 96.  Winnie was born in Mt. Savage, MD to William and Genevieve (Larkin) Hopkins. ...

Jun 21, 2021

**This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family**

Early morning of June 21, 2021, Sara Jane Walker succumbed to complications of dementia and went to be with her Lord and see again her beloved husband of more than 63 years, Leslie Lee Walker Sr. She is survived by the families of her three children, Leslie...

Jun 15, 2021

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

Jun 15, 2021

Linda Ann Howe passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, she was the beloved wife of the late William Ronald Howe; devoted mother of Ronald Howe (Leslie) and Dawn Eller; loving grandmother of Andrew, Benjamin, Elias and James Howe and Amber Bear, Luke and Gillian Eller.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Donaldson Funeral Home,...

Jun 13, 2021

November 26, 1924 - June 13, 2021

Reba Beatrice Tuttle (née Duncan) passed away peacefully in her Laurel home the morning of June 13, 2021 at the age of 96. Daughter of the late Daniel and Sarah (Lewis) Duncan, Reba was born in Horry County, South Carolina in 1924 and moved to Laurel at the age of...

Jun 9, 2021

Nancy Lillian Stamm, 85, of Laurel, Md peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 9th 2021, surrounded by family. Daughter of the late Mofet Thorpe and Sadie (Sealock), Nancy was a woman of faith, a long time member of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of Maryland City who loved her God with all of...

Jun 8, 2021

Connie was a May flower born with the first rays of warmth on May 28th, 1963, leaving this world on June 8, 2021. Connie lived with a tenacious character, a courageous soul, an infectious laugh, an enduring strength and an uplifting spirit, surrendering only to a force of life that could not be overcome. She came into this world...

Jun 7, 2021

Charles William Dick, Jr., “Chuck,” age 70, of Savage, MD, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2021 after courageously battling Pancretic Cancer for nearly 5 years. He was born in Savage, MD on October 9, 1950 to the late Charles William Dick, Sr., and Genevie Reva Dick, where...

Jun 3, 2021

Cindy Doss, 64, a long-time dedicated community resident of Jessup, MD, passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021, at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

She was a beloved mother to Donald Doss, Jr, Ronnie Doss and Robert Doss; Adored sister to Candy Hennon, Debbie Poole and the late Russell Meritt; loving grandmother to her four beautiful...

Jun 2, 2021

Diane Carroll Vance passed away on June 2, 2021. Born in Washington, DC on July 29, 1953, Diane was the daughter of Lewis “Gil” Vance and Nancy Vance. Diane was a loyal, kind and compassionate friend to all. She had a passion for poetry, education, karaoke and had a talent for bringing groups of people together that may never...

May 30, 2021

Florence K. Doughty “Flossie” 1932-2021, 88 of Savage, MD passed away at her home in Savage, MD on May 30, 2021. Born in Savage in 1932, she was a lifelong resident of the town. The daughter of the late Hurnie H. Whitehead and Beulah M. Reeley Whitehead.  Wife of the late Curtis Q. Doughty. Surviving her are her son...

May 29, 2021

Franklin Lee Anderson was born May 22,1938 in The Plains, Virginia. His parents were Gene and Virginia Mae McDonald. Franklin grew up with his two loving siblings Judith (Judy) Cahill and Lawrence (Larry), now deceased.

Frank attended a technical school and went on to become a draftsman for The Washington, D.C. Area Water and Sewer Authority. During...

May 28, 2021

Billy Joe Carr passed away on Friday, May 28th at his home. He was born in Guntersville, Alabama and went to High School there, Mr. Carr played many sports in high school including basketball, football and baseball. In later years he enjoyed playing softball. Billy Joe and his late wife, Carol, lived in Laurel, Maryland since the 1960's.