Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Timothy James Ertter

Timothy James Ertter

Oct 21, 2019

Timothy James Ertter, 57 of Laurel was pronounced deceased on October 21, 2019.

He was born on December 16, 1961 to James and Louella Ertter.

Tim was a kind and loving father.  He was an electrical engineer, and enjoyed growing vegetables and camping.

He is survived by his mother, 6 siblings, former wife,...

Barbara Ann Keane

Barbara Ann Keane

Oct 12, 2019

Barbara Ann Keane passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 58 after a short battle with cancer.

She is predeceased by her parents Bill and Eloise McKenney.  A long time resident of Laurel, MD, she grew up in Edgewater, MD and had a long career in accounting.

Barb was a big sports...

Edwina V. "Winnie" Shuck

Edwina V. "Winnie" Shuck

Oct 11, 2019

Edwina V. Shuck “Winnie”, 75 of Laurel, MD passed away on October 11, 2019.

She was born on October 8, 1944 to Edgar and Cornelia Dorsch in Washington, DC.

Winnie was a loving, caring and generous person who will be deeply missed, forever cherished and always loved.

She is survived by her children,...

Ltc Michael J. Chippi U.S. Army, Ret.

Ltc Michael J. Chippi U.S. Army, Ret.

Oct 11, 2019

Lieutenant Colonel Michael (Mike) J. Chippi, US Army Retired, age 80, passed away on October 11, 2019 in Laurel, MD after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born March 31, 1939 in Hazleton, PA, he is the son of the late Michael C. Chippi & the late Ruth (Parise) Chippi.

Mike served in the US Army from 1958...

Grover "Papaw" Mckinney

Grover "Papaw" Mckinney

Oct 10, 2019

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Raymond E. Donohue, Jr.

Raymond E. Donohue, Jr.

Oct 10, 2019

Raymond E. Donohue Jr. Obituary

On October 10, 2019 Raymond Edward Donohue, Jr. of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer at age 90. Raymond was born August 20, 1929 in Washington D. C., to loving parents the late Raymond Edward Donohue, Sr. and the late Dorothy Francis Donohue.

After graduating from...

Lionel Francis

Lionel Francis

Oct 9, 2019

Lionel Francis (Papa Pump) age 66, passed away on October 9 2019 surrounded by family in his home in Laurel MD.

Born January 1 1953 in Port Au Prince Haiti, son of the late William Francis and Georgette Nerette. He moved to the United States in 1970 and joined his family in New York City. Upon graduating...

Ethelynne Karpman

Ethelynne Karpman

Oct 8, 2019

Ethelynne “Ettie” Karpman, age 74, passed away on October 8, 2019 at Hillhaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Adelphi, MD.

Born April 10, 1945 in New York, daughter of the late Julius “Jay” Karpman and the late Esther (nee Rosinsky) Karpman.  She moved to Laurel, MD as a young girl and was raised on Main Street and...

Concetta M. Panella

Concetta M. Panella

Oct 7, 2019

Concetta Panella, 95, passed away on October 7, 2019 in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on December 8, 1923 to Paul and Carmela Cocchiaro.

She worked for the CIA in her younger years and at the Department of Aging in Anne Arundel County in her latter years.

Concetta was...

Dorothy J. Burford

Dorothy J. Burford

Oct 3, 2019

Dorothy J. Burford, 99, of Fulton, MD passed away October 3, 2019.

She was born July 4, 1920, to Robert and Grace Gardner in Oilton, Oklahoma.

Dorothy was a faithful member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and a member of the choir there.

Dorothy graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1943 with a...

Norton Leigh Bassett, Jr.

Norton Leigh Bassett, Jr.

Sep 28, 2019

Leigh was born April 15, 1946 to Norton Leigh Bassett, Sr. and Louise Reiser Bassett.  Raised in Danvers, IL, he attended University High School in Normal, IL and enlisted in the Army after graduation.  In 1967, he married Sue Remsburg of Normal, IL.  She survives.

Leigh trained at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA and spent...

Thomas M. Dorney

Thomas M. Dorney

Sep 28, 2019

Thomas M. Dorney died at his home in Laurel on September 28.  He was born in Homestead, PA on August 22, 1935.  He served two years in U.S. Army and was a graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, moving to the D.C. area in 1961.  He worked at the General Accounting Office until his retirement in 1993.  He then...

Michael James Newstead

Michael James Newstead

Sep 22, 2019

Michael James Newstead passed away peacefully on September 22, 2019 surrounded by loved ones.

Born on September 25, 1950 to the late Harold and Margaret Newstead.  Michael graduated from Mt. St. Joseph High School in 1968 and graduated from Loyola College in 1972.

Michael is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sandy Marsiglia Newstead,...

Nathaniel "Nat" Frazier

Nathaniel "Nat" Frazier

Sep 22, 2019

Nathaniel Frazier, known to most as Coach Frazier, or simply Nat, passed away on Sunday afternoon, September 22nd. It was sudden, surprising, and unexpected, just like everything in his life.

Nat was the eldest of seven children born to Bishop Stephen and Mrs. Diana Frazier. He was born on April 18th, 1935 in the small town of...

Laurie Umstot Trost

Laurie Umstot Trost

Sep 21, 2019

Our sweet Laurie left this world suddenly on Saturday, September 21st, 2019. She was born in Silver Springs, MD on November 19, 1971 to Grant and Lynda Umstot. She grew up in Laurel, MD and graduated from Laurel High School in 1989.

Laurie's career was focused mainly in the financial and real estate industry and was most...

Charles Clayton Lee

Charles Clayton Lee

Sep 21, 2019

Charles Clayton Lee, age 87 of Laurel, MD passed away on September 21, 2019.

He was born on July 22, 1932 in Savage, MD to Robert and Mary Lee.

Charles was a veteran of the Air Force and retired from Baltimore Gas and Electric after working for over 40 years. In retirement, his wife and...

Ken C. Chambers

Ken C. Chambers

Sep 19, 2019

Sgt Ken Conrad Chambers (Age 33)

Ken Chambers, an Army sergeant of Upper Marlboro, MD  passed away on Thursday September 19, 2019.

‘Kenny” as he was affectionately called, was born on December 28, 1985 to Velma Mohan and Conway Chambers.

In 2007 he enlisted in the Army, and served combat tours in both...

Rahema S. Delisser

Rahema S. Delisser

Sep 19, 2019

Rahema Shashan Delisser, 33, passed away on September 19, 2019.  She was born on May 16, 1986 in Dorchester, Massachusetts to Owen Delisser and Carolyn Brown.  She graduated from Altholton High School in Columbia, MD, attended Bowie State University and Howard Community College, and worked for the Howard County Public School System.  She was a member of First Baptist...

Steve Robert Dolce, Jr.

Steve Robert Dolce, Jr.

Sep 15, 2019

Steve Robert Dolce Jr., 48 of Elkridge, MD, passed away on September 15, 2019. He was born in 1971 to Steve Robert Dolce Sr. and Kathleen O’Rourke Dolce at Fort Meade MD. He was a 1989 graduate of Atholton High School and was employed by Lowes in Severn MD. Steve was an avid fan of Stephen King and all...

Nicholas R. Pugh

Nicholas R. Pugh

Sep 14, 2019

Nicholas R. Pugh, 36 of Baltimore, MD passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 in Baltimore.

He was born on May 20, 1983 to Tracy (Murray) Scheg and

Nicholas F. Pugh in Columbia, Maryland.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, goofing off, dancing, singing and making you laugh.  He loved hanging...