Obituaries

Sep 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Brunhilde Sofie Elliott. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 2, 2020

Rebecca Leigh LaBonte of Greensboro, MD passed away suddenly at her home on September 2, 2020 at the age of 37.  She was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD on June 27, 1983 to Deborah LaBonte (nee Zambreny) and Michael LaBonte, Sr.  Upon her graduation from high school, Ms. LaBonte spent most of her years working...

Sep 2, 2020

Irene  Wilcox Gilbert died on September 2, 2020 at Morningside Nursing Home in Laurel, MD.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she attended St Bridget School and John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School.  Her continued education included a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and French at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, a Master of Arts Degree in...

Aug 24, 2020

Antonia (Toni) was born April 27, 1937 in Pleasantville, New Jersey to the late William and Florence (Roberts) Freund.  She peacefully passed away on August 24, 2020. Her final days were spent at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia, Maryland, where family members were blessed to be able to spend time with her during her last days.

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Aug 21, 2020

Brandon Lenard Witter, was unexpectedly called home early Friday morning August 21st, 2020 in Crofton, Maryland at the age of 40. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, airman, and friend.

He was born on August 28th, 1979 to his parents, Gary and Geneva Witter, in Warner Robins, GA. Brandon was baptized and a member...

Aug 15, 2020

Carol Ann Marie Hall (Hood) passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020 after a long illness and the heartbreak of her husband passing away 6 weeks before her. Carol was born in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Harwood Park located in Elkridge, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Leona Josephine (Lucas) Hood and Paul Donald Hood...

Aug 12, 2020

Ruth Elizabeth Grimes, age 79, passed away in her home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born a daughter of the late James and Ever Knisley on February 8, 1941, in Howard County MD. She is preceded in death by her husband William Grimes, sons; Mike and Billy Grimes, grandson, Stevie Atkins, brothers; Jim and Tink Knisley, sister,...

Aug 12, 2020

Adam W. Conger, 56 of Laurel, MD passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Friends may call Monday (Aug. 17th) from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be...

Aug 11, 2020

Brian J. Fallon, age 63, passed away suddenly in his home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  A resident of Pasadena, MD, he was born in Baltimore City on September 3, 1956, to Lee and Dolores Fallon.  He graduated from Atholton High School and went on to work for RLO Contractors and Bethlehem Steel, as well as McLean Contracting, Corman...

Aug 9, 2020

Birdalee Churchwell of Whitmer, West Virginia passed away on August 9, 2020, after a long illness.  She was 86 years old.  She was born in September, 1933 to the late John and Mami Rider.  When she left West Virginia and made her way to Washington, D.C., she worked as a waitress, met and married musician James Churchwell, Sr.  Together...

Aug 7, 2020

James Steven “Steve” Sanders, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by family, after a brief battle with Lymphoma. Steve was born on April 16, 1949 in Washington D.C. to the late James C. and Neva May (Orton) Sanders. He was a graduate of Sherwood High School. His family is very thankful for...

Aug 6, 2020

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

Aug 3, 2020

Irene Virginia Skinner (nee Redmiles), 89, of Laurel, MD passed away on August 3, 2020 at her home in Laurel.  She was born on December 21, 1930 in Savage, Maryland.  She was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church.  She enjoyed raising her family, crocheting lap blankets for the Senior Center and dancing.  She is survived...

Aug 2, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) P. Girvan, age 90 of Laurel, Maryland, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2020.  Betty was the daughter of the late Dorothea Pike (Ealer) and Harold R. Pike.  She married William (Bill) H. Girvan in 1961 at St. Mary of the Mills Church in Laurel.  She is survived by her (maternal) cousin, George Ealer, his son Jeffrey Ealer,...

Jul 31, 2020

James Bruce Daniel, 85 of Laurel, Maryland passed away July 31, 2020

He was born on February 1, 1935 to Jesse Lowell Daniel. and Effie Zona Daniel in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bruce was a Veteran of the Army which he serviced for 34 years.

He retired from the Army in 1986 and then worked...

Jul 31, 2020

Phyllis Mae Mills age 79 passed away in Laurel, MD on Friday July 31, 2020

Born March 10, 1941 in Laurel, MD, daughter of Theodore Merson and Lillian (Wossowski) Merson. She lived in Laurel, MD.  Phyllis was a member of the Laurel Presbyterian Church, Laurel Sr. Friendship Club, and Treasurer of Laurel Temple #33 of the Knights...

Jul 30, 2020

On July 30, 2020, Dr. Francis A Thomas departed this life peacefully in his sleep at home in Laurel, MD.  Francis Augustus Thomas was born on February 11, 1941 to Ada E. Thomas (Robinson).  He was the oldest of 4 children.  He was raised with his siblings and cousins in Charles County Maryland.

Francis was educated in...

Jul 28, 2020

Pauline Swartz, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at ManorCare Health Services, Silver Spring, Maryland.  She was born in Mt. Jackson, Rockingham County, Virginia, on May 12, 1926, one of eight children of the late Robert Franklin Caldwell and Lucille Snyder.

Pauline is survived by her children, Mildred Marie Banks (and her husband) of...

Jul 28, 2020

Michael E. Stoll, age 73, of Ft. Washington, MD, passed away on July 28, 2020.  He was born on March 11, 1947 in Baltimore, MD. He was the eldest son of Wilford E. Stoll and A. Louise (Selby) Stoll of Ellicott City. Husband to Maria Elena Palacios; loving father of Margo Stoll and Jonathan Stoll. Grandfather to Ian Coon. ...

Jul 19, 2020

We are saddened to announce that on the afternoon of Sunday, July 19, 2020, we lost an extraordinary woman, Bonnie Schmeltz, at the age of 70, after battling a long illness.  Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents Gertrude “Gert” Schmeltz and William “Willie” Schmeltz, as well as her brother in law, Mickey O’Neill, all longtime residents of...