Obituaries

Jul 3, 2025

Karen Lynn Sitler (Burns), age 63, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025.

Born on December 1, 1961 in Cheverly, Maryland, Karen was a lifelong Maryland resident who wholly dedicated her life to her family. A loving homemaker, she also helped run the family plumbing business alongside her husband and son, and she took...

Jul 3, 2025

Denise Rogers Dorsey of Columbia, MD, was a loving and faithful wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend. She passed away at the age of 45 years old, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on July 3, 2025.

Denise was born on October 24, 1979 in Silver Spring, MD to Dennis Rogers and Carol Brizzi (Rogers),...

Jul 2, 2025

Betty Gardenia Josing, a beloved figure, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Bowie, Maryland. She was born on July 10, 1943, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Antonio J. Josing and Luz C. Macias. She was the sixth of ten children.

As a young girl, she loved playing basketball, listening to music, and dancing. Later on, she discovered...

Jun 26, 2025

Services for Loretta Peacock will be live-streamed; to view the service, please click HERE.

Loretta C. Peacock, 88, of Laurel, died on June 26, 2025. Born on August 9, 1936, to Joseph and Fanny (Conte) Gemmiti, Loretta was the loving wife of Charles A. Peacock; the couple were married for 67 years before his death in 2024....

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Christianson

November 3, 1959 – June 22, 2025

On the evening of June 22, 2025, Mary “Mary Beth” Elizabeth Christianson of Rockville, Maryland, passed away peacefully in Sandy Spring, Maryland.

Mary Beth was born on November 3, 1959, to Charles Christianson and Mary C. McNiff in New York City, New York....

Jun 18, 2025

Linda Joyce Rapee, 71, of Columbia, Maryland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, with her sisters by her side. Born on November 24, 1953, at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC to Ellsworth Huntington Rapee and Annie Laurie (Bunn) Rapee, Linda joined her older sisters Brenda and Beverly. Along with her...

Jun 17, 2025

Susan Lynn Sayre of Columbia, Beloved wife of Chuck Sayre; Daughter of the late David G Wittman and Deanna Louise Wittman; Mother of Charles D Sayre, Daniel T (Carly) Sayre, Jessica R (Byron Little III) Sayre; Grandmother of Emmett, Brooks, and Avery Sayre, Sienna and Nico Little; Sister of Kathleen L. Tibbs and Donna L. Cumerlato. Funeral at Donaldson...

Jun 13, 2025

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Jessie James Hensley, Jr., of Laurel, Maryland died on June 13, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee to Jessie James Hensley, Sr. and Joan Nelms, Jessie was a 1970 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, Tennessee, and went on to attend both Kings College in Bristol,...

Jun 8, 2025

Donald Nelson Oliver, born in 1948 to Josephine and Joseph “Nelson” Oliver in Maryland, was the oldest of two children. As a child, Don was often found playing with his first cousins who lived nearby. He had a lifelong fondness for baseball and, later, for driving around in his MGB Roadster.

Don met his wife, Harriet, on...

Jun 7, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Bertha Mae Callaway. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 6, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for JoAnn Wilson Bailey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 5, 2025

James Welsh, Jr., age 82, of Laurel, MD, passed away in hospice care on June 5. Jim was predeceased by his parents, James Sr. and Elizabeth (Pritchard) Welsh, and by his wife of 58 years, Nancy (Phair) Welsh. He is survived by his sister, Betsy Welsh; his sons, Jeffrey Welsh (Amy) of Morgantown, WV, and Mark Welsh (Lisa) of...

Jun 3, 2025

Douglas Boyd Eggers, a devoted family man, proud veteran, and accomplished athlete and businessman, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the age of 94. Doug was born on September 21, 1930 in Wagner, South Dakota. Doug led a remarkable life defined by integrity, generosity, and a quiet strength that left a lasting impression on all who knew...

May 30, 2025

Sheri D. McConnell, 58 of Hollywood, Maryland passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025 at Medstar St Mary's Hospital with Steven Jerome by her side. She was born as Sheri D Soyster in Altoona, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1967.

Sheri is survived by her loving partner and best friend, Steve; and her and his kids: Matt, Jamie,...

May 30, 2025

Ben Charles Monroe, 89, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan.

Ben proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard before dedicating many years to the United States Postal Service. He was known for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, and love...

May 26, 2025

Ronald Eugene Able

Ronald Able, age 86, of Laurel, Maryland died peacefully at home on May 26, 2025. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1938 at home to his parents Charles Daniel Able, Sr. and Margaret Watkins Able. He was the third of 4 boys who all preceded him in death. Ronald joined the U.S Army...

May 21, 2025

Marvin (Frank) Dodson, Jr. passed away on May 21, 2025, at his home in Laurel, Maryland, surrounded by his three beloved daughters.

Born on August 20, 1954, Frank was raised in College Park, Maryland.  Frank was the cherished oldest son of the late Marvin Francis and June Florine Dodson (Rock). He was known for his wild spirit...

May 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lynn Z. Class, a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend. Lynn passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on March 19, 1947 to John Zapalski Sr. and Margaret Zapalski (both deceased). She was preceded in death by her beloved brother,...

May 11, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen Anne Norris (Lonaberger) on May 11, 2025.

Karen is survived by her husband Warren Norris; son Sterling Norris; stepson Callaway Norris; mother Cathy Lonaberger Polk; father and steparents James and Karen Lonaberger; brother Andrew Lonaberger; mother-in-law Geather Norris; sister-in-law Janeen Norris; and nephew Albert Thompson....

May 10, 2025

Donald Baumgartner passed away on May 10, 2025 at his home in Laurel, Md. Donald was the beloved husband of the late Bridgett J. Baumgartner (nee Miller); devoted son of the late William and Frances Baumgartner; dear brother of Michael Baumgartner and Gail Madara; loving uncle of Mark Madara, Scott Madara, Allison Cerreto, Mikayla Baumgartner, Kevin Smith and Kelly...