Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

David Cooper

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Rose Mary Cocimano

Rose Mary Cocimano

Mar 27, 2020

Rose Mary Cocimano passed away peacefully on March 27, 2020. Born July 22, 1929 to Rosalino Cocimano and Mary Elsie Brown-Cocimano, she was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Philip Cocimano (Suzanne) and sister, Theresa Cocimano-Betthauser (Robert). She is survived by her sister, Margaret “Peggy” Fredericks (Dan) and her beloved grandniece, Jamie Boyd (Lucas), whom she raised with...

Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Miller

Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Miller

Mar 23, 2020

Mary Magdalene Miller passed away 23 March 2020.  She was born in North Carolina on July

19, 1925 to Barney Andrew Miller (1892 - 1954) and Della Ida Benge (1894 - 1955).    She

had seven siblings, all who predeceased her.  She married three times and had three children who all survive her:  Patricia Anne Sealing...

Margaret Mary Pellegrino

Margaret Mary Pellegrino

Mar 22, 2020

Margaret "Margie" Pellegrino, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully in Columbia, MD on March 22, 2020.  Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Philip Pellegrino, Sr.; devoted mother of Philip Pellegrino, Jr. and Gino Pellegrino; loving grandmother of Michael, Nicole, Daniel and Matthew Pellegrino; dear great-grandmother of Riley Anne Sibley.

She was preceded in...

Sandra Lee Schrader

Sandra Lee Schrader

Mar 21, 2020

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Schrader died unexpectedly in her Laurel, Maryland home on March 21, 2020 at the age of 45.  Sandy was born in Washington, DC on June 26, 1974 to David L. Schrader, Sr. and Sylvia Lou Bortner Schrader.  She was also welcomed by her two older brothers, David and Daniel.

Sandy graduated from Smithsburg High...

Adilia Marie (Hernandez)  Alaniz "Adi"

Adilia Marie (Hernandez) Alaniz "Adi"

Mar 20, 2020

Adilia María Hernadez Duarte passed away on Friday, March 20 at the age of 59.  She was born in Nicaragua to Francisco Hernandez and Ana Joaquina Duarte Serrano in 1960.  In her adult years, she settled into a successful career as an administrative manager for the City Hall in Tipitapa.  In 1981, she migrated to the United States due...

Jean M. (Mertz)  Hannagan

Jean M. (Mertz) Hannagan

Mar 16, 2020

Jean M. Hannagan, a 53 year resident of Laurel, Md. died peacefully in her own home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 16, 2020.  She was 89 years old. Jean went on to join her husband of 63 years, Rev. Mr. Frank Hannagan, who died in 2017. She is survived by her two children, Valerie Jean Oliver...

Jeffery William Wicks

Jeffery William Wicks

Mar 10, 2020

Obituary pending

Glenda G. Nichols

Glenda G. Nichols

Mar 7, 2020

Glenda G. Nichols (67), of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully from cancer on March 7, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Frank E. Nichols, sons Richard A. Nichols, and James E. Nichols, and brother, Gary Turner.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society .

Jong Sim

Jong Sim

Mar 5, 2020

Jong Bae Sim has come to peace on March 5th, 2020. He was born in 1955 to Dae Woo Sim and Sang Im Ha in Busan, South Korea. He was one of the most hard working people, therefore worked in a number of businesses and finally retired from running a liquor store. He enjoyed playing golf, hiking, playing Baduk,...

Jeff Keil

Jeff Keil

Mar 5, 2020

Jeffery Keil, 49, of Ocala, FL, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 5, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Valerie, daughter Lynda, step-son Kyle, father, step-mother, and sister. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lynda Ann Keil.

“Jeff”, as he was affectionately known, was born in 1970 in North Carolina. Jeff was...

John Joseph Kinloch

John Joseph Kinloch

Mar 3, 2020

IN LIGHT OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES CONCERNING THE COVID 19 VIRUS

THE FAMILY OF JOHN KINLOCH HAVE MADE THE CONSCIENTIOUS DECISION TO CANCEL OR POSTPONE

ALL PUBLIC VISITATIONS AND FUNERAL SERVICES

John Joseph Kinloch, age 82, of Laurel, Maryland passed away peacefully on March 3,...

Darlene Marie (Magnolia)  Rush

Darlene Marie (Magnolia) Rush

Mar 1, 2020

Darlene Marie Rush was born in Baltimore Maryland, on June 27, 1949. She was adopted at age 3 by loving parents, the late Frank and Viola Nickinin Magnolia. She was called home on March 1, 2020.

Darlene was devoted to her family and friends. She loved to talk and meet new people everywhere she went. Her children...

Kathleen T. Mcdonald

Kathleen T. Mcdonald

Mar 1, 2020

Kathleen T. McDonald, “Kathy”, was born in Takoma Park, MD, on November 23, 1952, to Leo William McDonald and Joan Patricia McDonald.  She passed away on March 1, 2020, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy, was selflessly devoted to her family and friends, always placing the needs of...