Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Virginia A. (Marks)  Linsenmeyer

Virginia A. (Marks) Linsenmeyer

Feb 26, 2021

Virginia Ann Linsenmeyer, lover of birthdays, babies, and holidays, died peacefully at her home on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Never without a camera, Gini was capturing life’s ordinary and extraordinary moments and sharing them with family, friends and strangers long before Mark Zuckerberg was in diapers.  She was a familiar face for years at Sam’s Club and...

Kenneth "Kenny" Wadford

Kenneth "Kenny" Wadford

Feb 26, 2021

Obituary pending.  Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, there are no services scheduled at this time.  Please feel free to share your memories and condolences with Mr. Wadford's family on our tribute page.

Ron Jacobs

Ron Jacobs

Feb 25, 2021

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, Mr. Ronald Matthew Jacobs (born 1931) of Laurel, MD, beloved husband of Leona Rosemary Jacobs, who preceded him in death in 2010, passed away at the age of 89.  Mr. Jacobs was the loving father of Kathleen, Ron Jr. (Holly Thistle), Jeffrey, Michelle, Steven (Karen), Timothy (Mary Beth), Lauralee (Chuck), Julianna (Larry), Christopher (Sandy),...

Ana Vilma Najarro

Ana Vilma Najarro

Feb 22, 2021

Ana nació en la ciudad de San Salvador, El Salvador el 1 de Noviembre de 1951.  Ella fué nombrada al nacer Ana Vilma Medrano, siendo la hija de Paula Medrano Letona (QDDG) siendo la segunda de tres hermanos, Armando Medrano (QDDG) y Raúl Medrano (QDDG).  En su juventud ella y su esposo conocieron al Señor Jesus como su Salvador...

Joseph Wisley

Joseph Wisley

Feb 22, 2021

Joseph Wisley,  91, of Lanham Maryland passed away 22 February 2021.

He was born in 1929 to Benjamin and Dolores Wisley in Mauch Chunk/Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

Joseph Wisley was a member of the Elks, American Legion and VFW through which he enjoyed many volunteer activities such as playing Santa at  local nursing homes.

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David Emeka Onyemem

David Emeka Onyemem

Feb 19, 2021

David Chukwuemeka Olatunji Onyemem, born August 17, 1966 in Lagos, Nigeria, passed away on February 19, 2021 in Laurel, Maryland, USA.

He was born to  the late Pa Andrew Amaechi Onyemem of Umuaji Quarters, Asaba, Delta State of Nigeria and Madam Christiana Abike Adebisi of Abeokuta, Ogun State of Nigeria

David was a 1993 graduate...

Mary Kay Dacy

Mary Kay Dacy

Feb 15, 2021

Mary Katherine, (Mary Kay,) Dacy, entered heaven on February 15, 2021, to be with her mother and older sister. Mary Kay was the daughter of James P. Dacy and the late Catherine Dacy. Mary Kay was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on November 09, 1961.

Mary Kay was a very energetic person who loved to be with family...

Anne M. (Mcewen)  Tarbox

Anne M. (Mcewen) Tarbox

Feb 11, 2021

Anne M. “Annie Mac” “Amen” Tarbox, age 83, of Laurel, MD passed away on February 11, 2021. She is a daughter of the late Robert James and Odessa McEwen. Anne is the beloved wife, of 63 years, to Joe Tarbox; loving mother to Ron Tarbox, Pam Bertrand and husband Bill, and Bobbie Tarbox; cherished grandmother to Steve Bertrand and...

Shirley King

Shirley King

Feb 8, 2021

Shirley Ann King, age 76, passed away in Pasadena, Maryland on Monday, February 08, 2021.

Born in Detroit, Michigan to Andrew Sampson and Winifred Best, Shirley grew to love travel. Earning a Master’s in business, Shirley went on to found her own agency. Combining her love of travel with her love of Laurel, she opened Laurel Main...

Betty May Woody

Betty May Woody

Feb 8, 2021

Betty May Woody, age 81, passed away in Ellicott City, Maryland on Tuesday, February 08, 2021.

Betty was born in West Virginia to Darwin and Dorothy Mercer.

Having earned her high school diploma, Betty worked tirelessly as a key punch operator for many years. More than anything, Betty enjoyed spending time with her cherished family....

Dolores (Zawislak)  Dejames

Dolores (Zawislak) Dejames

Feb 7, 2021

Dolores DeJames (Dolly or Blondie), 89, of Columbia, SC passed away in Laurel, MD on Sunday, February 7th, 2021.

She was born in Buffalo, NY, on August 5th, 1931, daughter of the late Anastasia (ne Lewandowski) and Walter Zawislak. She grew up and lived most of her life in Buffalo. She worked for the U.S. Navy and...

Francis C. Hall "Mickey"

Francis C. Hall "Mickey"

Feb 7, 2021

Francis C. Hall died on Sunday February 7, 2021 at his home. He was 86.  Francis, known as “Mickey” to all his family, friends and coworkers was born in Savage, Maryland in 1934 to Florence and Clarence Hall.

He worked initially for the B&O Railroad in his late teen years before settling into a long and productive...

Stephen Day

Stephen Day

Feb 6, 2021

Stephen James Day was born on November 22, 1970 in Washington, DC to the late Steven James Day and the late Ethel Day (Brown).  Stephen departed this life at the age of 50 on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Columbia, MD.

As a child Stephen lived in Kentucky and Africa for two or more years before he...

Kenneth "Kenny" Paul Reed

Kenneth "Kenny" Paul Reed

Feb 6, 2021

Obituary pending.  No services planned at this time due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.  Please feel free to leave your condolences and memories for Mr. Reed's family on our tribute page.

Anthony "Tony" William Sorge

Anthony "Tony" William Sorge

Feb 5, 2021

************ATTENTION:  DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER PREDICTED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, THE FUNERAL FOR MR. ANTHONY SORGE IS POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22.************ *************PLEASE DISREGARD WASHINGTON POST NOTICE PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 17*************

It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony William Sorge announce his sudden passing on Friday, February 5 at the young age of 47.  Tony was born...

Leroy E. Hiett

Leroy E. Hiett

Feb 5, 2021

Leroy E. Hiett, passed away on Friday, February 5 after an illness, he was a lifelong resident of Laurel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leslie Hiett and Alice Martin Hiett as well as 5 siblings.

After serving in the Marines he worked for Roadway Express for 38 years.

Mr. Hiett is...

Alfred E. Pyle

Alfred E. Pyle

Jan 31, 2021

Alfred E. Pyle, a long-time resident of Laurel, MD passed away at home on January 31, 2021 from cancer, with his wife of 30 years, Carole, by his side.  He was 78 years old.

He was a graduate of High Point High School and Erie County Technical Institute.  He was a member of Spencerville Seventh-Day Adventist Church...

Arthur D. Sills

Arthur D. Sills

Jan 28, 2021

Arthur Dickson Sills, Ph.D. (85) of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diane Sills, his daughter, Janice Sills Smith, his son, Dan Sills, his daughter-in-law, Annie Sills; his grandchildren:  Michael Smith, Mathew Smith and Brooke Sills, his sister-in-law, Fran Scanlon-Sills and his nephews:  James A. Sills and Ken Sills.

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Eva Mae Hill

Eva Mae Hill

Jan 26, 2021

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Eva Mae Hill, beloved mother of five children, grandmother, and best friend passed away at the age of 90.  Eva Mae Boswell, one of nine children, was born on October 25, 1930 in Rockville, Maryland to parents Bessie and Jack Boswell. She attended Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland and later she married...

Ella May (Hurley)  Kearney

Ella May (Hurley) Kearney

Jan 22, 2021

Ella May Kearney, a stay at home mother of five and original resident of Maryland City, passed away on January 22nd after suffering from a broken hip.  She was 83.

Born at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC and raised in Northeast Washington, she attended St. Martins Catholic school and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School.  She was...