Obituaries

John Russell Wright

May 14, 2020

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of John Russell Wright on May 14, 2020.  John was a lifelong resident of Burtonsville, MD where he was the manager of the Burtonsville Union Cemetery.  John is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Sandra Wright, his dedicated partner of 23 years, Laurie Becraft, his son Blake Wright...

David A. Whiting "Uncle Buck"

May 13, 2020

David Allen Whiting, 61, passed away on May 13, 2020.  He was born on March 27, 1959 to the late Harold and Alma Whiting.  He is survived by his sister Jan Woolston (Ben), brother-in-law Robert Baxley and nephews Charles James, Robert Baxley and Richard Baxley.  He was preceded in death by his sister Roberta Baxley.

David was...

Joseph "Ian" W. Koshnick

May 12, 2020

Services private due to coronavirus crisis.  Feel free to leave the family your condolences and memories on our tribute wall.

Evelyn Knight

May 10, 2020

IN LOVING MEMORY OF EVELYN IRENE KNIGHT

Evelyn Irene Knight was born on December 28, 1937 and departed this life on May 10, 2020 (Mother’s Day). She was the daughter of Bessie Mae Swindell and LeRoy Exum. Evelyn was raised by her devoted grandparents, the late Jesse and Dora Gibson.

She was born in LaGrange,...

Noreen L. Weidner

May 10, 2020

Noreen Lucia Weidner, 91, passed away on May 10, 2020.  She was survived by her husband of 67 years, David Weidner, 92, her son, David Weidner (and wife Peggy) of Maryland, two grandchildren, Nicholas and Daniel Weidner of Maryland and daughters, Susan Weidner of Virginia and Becky Weidner of Maryland.

Noreen, born in Reading, PA, was the...

Virginia Mae Herbert

May 8, 2020

Virginia Mae Herbert passed away peacefully on May 8th due to complications

from pneumonia.  She was born on May 27th 1940 in Grafton, WVA, to the late

Edith Virginia(nee Wilson) and John W. Sayres, Jr.

She remained in touch with the classmates from her high school in Grafton, WVA,

where she ...

Mary Lynette Foster (Foster) Corbett

May 8, 2020

Mary Lynette Foster Corbett, age 80, a resident of Charlotte Hall, Maryland passed away on May 8, 2020. She had recently been battling multiple health issues and succumbed to COVID-19 at Laurel Hospital.

Mary is survived by her three sons, Jerry Corbett (Frank Pilato) of Waldorf, Maryland; Doug Corbett of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, and Steve (Theresa) Corbett...

Thomas Derieux Jones "Dee"

May 4, 2020

Due to coronovirus crisis, services will be private.  Please feel free to express your condolences to the family on our tribute wall.

Diane Robertson Winn

Apr 21, 2020

Diane Robertson Winn, age 82, a beloved member of the Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020.  She had been battling multiple health issues over the years and finally succumb to congestive heart failure when she made her transition.

Diane is survived by her 3 children, Bruce (Kathy) Robertson, Alice (Ed)...

Rosa G. Lewis

Apr 20, 2020

ROSA GNCONTRO LEWIS

1919 - 2020

Rosa Gncontro Lewis died peacefully on April 20, 2020, six months after her 100th birthday.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Rosa adored celebrating the holidays with her large family and circle of friends. She had an enormous passion for design, having attended the New...

Dolores Neal Trueblood

Apr 20, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Dolores Neal Trueblood of Laurel, Maryland passed away at Brook Grove Nursing Home on April 20, 2020, at the age of 84. She was born in a farmhouse in Thompson Bend, Missouri the oldest of two daughters of Robert A. and Gladys M. Neal. She lived on her parents farm until age 6, when the family decided...

Joseph I Diatta

Apr 19, 2020

Joseph Diatta, who has died aged 71, was one of the pillars of Nigerien diplomacy.

The life and career of Joseph Diatta represents more than thirty years of solid contribution to the field of diplomacy and international relations. His long and distinguished diplomatic career spans three continents and covers posts in Asia, Africa and the United States....

Teresa C. Maguire

Apr 18, 2020

Teresa Carlee Maguire, 82, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on April 18, 2020.

She was born on October 4, 1937 to Mary Stadler Reynolds and Elmer W. Reynolds in Huntington, WV.

Teresa graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Huntington, WV in 1955 and Georgetown...

David Cooper

Apr 15, 2020

David Andrew Cooper passed away April 15, 2020 at the age of 65.  David grew up and spent his life in Greenbelt and Laurel, Md.  He worked for the United States Census Bureau for 41 years, retiring in 2017.

David loved playing shooting pool and spending time with friends.  He was a member of the Chess club...

Flo Jordan Kromer

Apr 9, 2020

Flo Jordan Lagioia Smith Kromer (1923-2020) passed away on April 9, 2020 at home in Columbia, Maryland. She was the daughter of Cora Bond Jordan and Pliny Houston Jordan, was orphaned at a very young age and raised by relatives in Royston, GA.

Flo received an associate degree from North Georgia College and a degree in Library...

Helen Christine Jones

Apr 8, 2020

Helen C. Jones passed away in Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the age of 72.  Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of LeRoy E. and A. Katharine (Diering) Jones.

Having lived in Baltimore her entire life, she attended schools in the local school system and graduated from Western High School.  She then...

Giles Delaney. Mills, Sr.

Apr 6, 2020

Giles Delaney Mills, Sr. passed away on April 6, 2020, at the age of 99.  Born in Virginia in 1921, he relocated and settled in Laurel, Maryland at a young age, where he lived happily ever after with his wife of 64 years, Lorine, who preceded him in death.  He is also preceded in death by three sisters, five...

Antonio Bonilla

Apr 6, 2020

Antonio Bonilla passed away suddenly at his home on April 6, 2020 at the age of 67.  Beloved father of Luis, Asmirian, Sonia, Rosy, John Alex and Eric.  Loving brother to Maribel, Martin, Efrain, Anna and Santos.  Also left to cherish his memory are 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Services private due to coronovirus crisis.

Joseph M. Izzo

Apr 4, 2020

Joseph M. Izzo, a resident of Laurel, Md., went to join his beloved wife, Beverley, in their heavenly home, on April 4th.  Dad will be dearly missed by his children: Michael Izzo (Lisa Sommers), Joanne Hanyok, Larry Izzo, (Cathleen), and Son-in-law, Patrick May.  Gramps   will also be lovingly remembered by 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Joe (Big Joe)...

Patricia C. Cassidy

Mar 30, 2020

Patricia C. Cassidy, 84, passed away on March 30, 2020.  She was born in 1935 in Baltimore, MD.  She lived in Hagerstown, Clinton and Laurel.  Upon graduation from Strayer Jr. College, she worked for the United States Postal Service for over 25 years, until retiring in 1987.

She was recognized and awarded by the postal service for...