Obituaries

Leslie D. Davies

Apr 29, 2021

Leslie (Les) Derek Davies, a mechanical engineer and world traveler that most recently called Sarasota, FL his home, died unexpectedly on April 29, 2021 at the age of 90.

Les is survived by his sisters Betty Caron and Shirley Wilson; his daughter Lynnae Sauvage, his step-daughters Lisa Bracken, Lori DeThomas and Lynn Holdren; his grandchildren Shaun, Kristina,...

Rocky R. Ryan

Apr 29, 2021

Rocky R. Ryan, 59, formerly from Laurel, MD, passed away at his home in Martinsburg, WV on April 29th, 2021.

Rock, as he was affectionately called, was a passionate guitar player. His love for a good “rock” session was contagious to everyone he was around. Rock loved the outdoors, whether it was tending to his prideful garden,...

William "Mark" Blair

Apr 25, 2021

William Mark Blair, known to his family and friends as Mark, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on April 25, 2021 at the age of 66 years. Preceded in death by his parents, F. Murray & Concetta Blair

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Mark spent the first 13 years of his life in Brooklyn Park, MD.  In 1968 the...

Elizabeth Ann Netherland

Apr 25, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Netherland passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the age of 87.

Elizabeth was born in Knoxville, TN on November 27, 1933. She attended Alston High School. She later moved to East Orange, NJ. In 1993 Elizabeth moved to Silver Spring, MD. She was a member of Round Oak Missionary Baptist...

Augustus Lee Clay, Jr.

Apr 22, 2021

[A person with a bow tie Description automatically generated with low confidence] Augustus Lee Clay, Jr. (Gus), age 91, heeding God’s call, quietly transitioned to join his Wife and Son on Thursday the 22nd of April 2021 while residing with his Daughter, Karen Clay, in Odenton, Maryland.

Born December 5,1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, Son of Augustus Lee...

Pat M. Mitchell

Apr 21, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Mae Mitchell, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.  She was born in 1943 in Washington DC.  She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.  She retired from Grabber Washington in 2006.  She enjoyed family, friends and playing pool.

She is survived by her 3 children Karen Kellaher (Frank), Teri McBride (Scott)...

Gabriel L. Maznick

Apr 21, 2021

Gabriel Lexton Maznick, known to friends as “Gabe,” of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on April 21, 2021 at the age of 74 years.

Born in Holden, Massachusetts in 1946 to Gabriel and Marion Maznick, Gabe spent his childhood living in Hubbardston.  After serving in the United States Army, Gabe attended the University of Massachusetts and graduated with...

Samir M. Hishmeh

Apr 21, 2021

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Pauline Marcia Gould

Apr 21, 2021

Pauline (Polly) Marcia McMullen Gould

Born August 11, 1962 in Racine, Wisconsin to Enos and Barbara McMullen.

Died in West Laurel, Maryland April 21, 2021 after a living with stage IV cancer for 7 ½ years.  Survived by her husband Walter Gould, son Dustin Gould, daughter in law Kimberly Elizabeth (Rochow) Gould and grandson Charlie...

Mary Catherine Cinotti

Apr 20, 2021

Mary Catherine Cinotti "Mrs. C" passed away peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the age of 84. The daughter of the late Joseph T. Hasselberger Sr. and Irene T. (Schley) was born in Baltimore, MD on May 5, 1936.

Mary grew up on Webster Street in South Baltimore under the lights...

Melvin Stinnette

Apr 19, 2021

Melvin Douglas Stinnett passed away on April 19, 2021, he is survived by significant other Deborah Reed, children; Mark Edward Stinnett, Stephen Eric Stinnett, Matthew Paul Murphy; Grand Children; Jacob Douglas Stinnett, Aidan Joseph Stinnett, Sabra Jade Stinnett, Devin Thomas Stinnett, Lilli Ann Murphy, Cole Matthew Murphy, Timothy Corbit Murphy, Nathanial Murphy, Dylan Murphy; Others, Kent Bliss Buckingham, Kurt...

Eugene L. O'Neale, Iii

Apr 19, 2021

Eugene Leroy "Lee" O'Neale III passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2021 at the age of 73. Lee is predeceased by his parents Eugene Leroy O'Neale Jr and Marian O'Neale and his sister Bonnie O'Neale. Lee is survived by Peggy, his wife of 47 years and son Michael O'Neale.

Lee was born in Annapolis Maryland...

Marie J. Simmons

Apr 19, 2021

Marie Jeanette Simmons, née Malinick, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on April 19, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, David Simmons, and her three sons - Jared (Mindy), Adrian (Cathy), and Grant (Margaret). She is also survived by her seven beloved grandchildren - Shane, Jackson, Madelyn, Luke, Felix, Caleb, and Rosa.

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Louella M. Ertter

Apr 13, 2021

Louella Margaret (Amtower) Ertter of Laurel, Maryland died peacefully at home surrounded by her children on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. She was born on Tuesday, October 13, 1931 in Cumberland to Paul and Margaret Amtower.

She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother to 7, grandmother to 10, great grandmother to 4.  She loved art, books, music,...

Ruth Aileene Faircloth Kent

Apr 13, 2021

Ruth Aileene Faircloth Kent of Laurel, Maryland, 93, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at White Oak Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. She was born on July 4, 1927 in Douglas, Georgia to Joseph A. B. and Cordelia Quinn Faircloth.

She was the devoted wife of George C. Kent of St. Simons Island, Georgia. They married on August...

Brenda Green Duryee

Apr 12, 2021

Ruth Brenda Green Duryee, 81, of Laurel, Maryland passed away April 12, 2021.

She was born in 1939 to Lloyd B. Green and Ruth G. Green in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Brenda retired from Old Country Buffett in Laurel, Maryland.  She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, dancing, going to yard sales and had a love for trains...

Theresa Higdon

Apr 11, 2021

Theresa Marie Higdon, 59, beloved wife and mother, passed away April 11th, 2021 on the Feast of Divine Mercy. She was born on April 15th, 1961 to Jack Finn and Aileen Rouleau in Bainbridge, Maryland.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Chester Higdon, her children Marisa, Robert, Tony, Madalynn, Jaclyn and Renée; her 16...

Elizabeth Kuchta Petza

Apr 9, 2021

Elizabeth Joan Kuchta Petza (Betty) of Laurel, MD, passed away quietly at her home on April 9, 2021, after a three -year -long struggle to recover from multiple strokes.  Betty is survived by her loving husband of almost 50 years, Donald Petza; they were married on April 17, 1971.  She is also survived by her sister, Denise Kuchta Lovelady,...

Sheila Iglehart Anderson

Apr 9, 2021

Sheila I. Anderson, born, raised, and a lifelong resident of Laurel, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2021.  Sheila was born on November 11, 1961, to the late Norman C. and Phyllis W. Iglehart, also lifelong residents of Laurel.

Sheila's father was a National square dance caller, and many times she went to sleep...

Eugene J. Corrado, Sr.

Apr 9, 2021

Eugene J. Corrado Sr. Of Berwyn Heights, Maryland was called to heaven by our Lord Jesus Christ on April 09, 2021.

Gene was the 5th of 6 children born to Joseph and Anna Corrado. They were both first generation immigrants from Naples, Italy.

As most of us know things were tough back then with all...