Obituaries

Jul 27, 2019

Brookville, MD - Gilda Winifred Marguerita Testoni Erdle passed from this life July 27, 2019 at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney, MD. She was just 2 weeks shy of her 93rd Birthday.

Friends and relatives may call Saturday, August 3rd at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with visitation in the front entrance at 10:30AM and the mass of...

Jul 24, 2019

Richard Gordon Johnson, 74 of Laurel, MD, passed away July 24, 2019.

Rick was raised in Park River, ND by his parents L.W. “Tookie” Johnson and Ruth Johnson.

He later moved to Maryland to attend Benjamin Franklin University School of Accountancy and Financial Administration.  He worked for close to 30 years at WSSC.

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Jul 19, 2019

Gertrude “Trudie” Mary Savage, 78, of Jessup passed away July 19, 2019.

She was born in 1941 to Helen Hermann (Gerrity) in Pennsylvania.

She retired after a long career as an insurance executive and many years of active union participation. She also served on the board of her cherished community, Asbury Woods, where she resided...

Jul 14, 2019

Joseph Edward Pignataro, 89 of Burtonsville, Md. passed away July 14, 2019.

He was born in 1929 to Giovanni and Anna Pignataro in Bari, Italy.

Joe was a Past President of the DC-MD Home Builders Association.

Growing up in Washington DC, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and followed Giovanni into...

Jul 12, 2019

Thomas Lee Kaiser, 86 of Laurel, Maryland passed away on July 12, 2019. He was born in 1933 to Charles and Nellie Kaiser in Maryland. He owned the Midway Garage in Laurel and enjoyed nature, feeding the birds and squirrels, camping and traveling. He is survived by his wife Naomi Kaiser; children Thomas Kaiser Jr. (Ann), Shirl Scaletta (Skip),...

Jul 8, 2019

Vina Dean “Vi” Culler 88 of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away July 8, 2019.

She was born in 1931 to Harold and Lucille (Hayden) Garwood in Kirksville, Missouri

Vi was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, where she sang in the Choir and enjoyed being with her church family, Burtonsville Players, Blanket Buddies, and loved...

Jul 5, 2019

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Jul 4, 2019

Timothy Wayne Merson Sr., age 60 passed away peacefully July 4th, 2019 at the V.A. hospital in Baltimore, MD. He is survived by his fiancé Diane Arnold of Baltimore, son Timothy W. Merson, and daughter Toni Merson-Seymour, both of Mississippi, 8 grandchildren, sister Joanne Merson, brother Lucky Merson, and Penny Merson of Laurel.

Preceded in death by...

Jun 30, 2019

Henry Baldwin, age 83 of Laurel, MD passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

He was born in 1935 to Rodner and Theresa (Lammers) Baldwin in Laurel, MD.

Henry was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church (Laurel, MD), and Knights of Columbus (Bowie, MD).

He retired from Patuxent Wildlife...

Jun 29, 2019

Priscilla Ann Struthers

On June 29,2019; beloved wife of William Struthers; devoted mother of the late Laura Jean Struthers; dear sister of William and Robert Munro. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Priscilla was extremely proud to have work on the COBE Project (Cosmic Background Explorer) at Goddard Space Flight Center – NASA. Where...

Jun 28, 2019

Vernon Dustin, 83 of College Park passed away Friday June 28, 2019

He was born on November 22, 1935 to Norman and Virgie Dustin in Laurel, MD.

Vernon was a member of The College Park Moose Lodge.  He was also, in his earlier years, very active in the College Park Boys and Girls Club and...

Jun 26, 2019

Dolores Rager, 88 years old of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away on June 26, 2019. She was born in 1930 to Raymond and Viola (Boland) Brummert of South Fork, PA.  Dolores is survived by daughter Janice Hendricks, son Steven Rager and his wife Debby, daughter-in-law Bernadette Rager, grandson Jason Rager and his wife Marlowe, and granddaughter Allison Rager. She is...

Jun 25, 2019

Viola Rose Hare of Laurel Maryland, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Tuesday June 25, 2019. She was born in 1932 to Ronal and Evelyn Farley of Cassville, West Virginia. She was a proud retiree of Giant Food in 1990 after 20 years of service. She was a member of the Red Hatter’s Club and the...

Jun 24, 2019

Michael Underwood of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 58 on Monday, June 24, 2019, surrounded by his family. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Andy Underwood. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rose Underwood, his children Sean Underwood and Dana Bankard, his mother Virginia Underwood, and his sister Kimberly...

Jun 23, 2019

David G. Evans, 66, of Silver Spring, MD passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019

He was born in 1953 to Clement Hugh Evans Jr. and Barbara Faye Evans Potter in 1953.

He worked as a sales representative for Martin’s Herend Importers. David’s passion was fishing in the Outer Banks, North Carolina.

He is...

Jun 20, 2019

Alvin “Jerry” Pearl, 61 of Columbia, Maryland, passed away peacefully in the hospital on June 20, 2019. He is survived by his two devoted daughters, Rachel Pearl and Rebecca Camp as well as his mother, Marie “Mini” Pearl, and sisters Tina Porter and Julie Pearl. He adored his only grandson, Sebastian as well as his nieces and nephews.

Jun 15, 2019

Dawn Ellen Hoffman lost her battle against cancer on June 15, 2019 at the age of 54 at the University of Maryland Medical Center surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was born on July 23, 1964 in Fairmont, WV and lived in Maryland for many years. She is survived by Carl DeWalt and their son Caleb...

Jun 14, 2019

William Omar Butler passed away on June 14, 2019 , William was the beloved husband to the late Anna Butler (nee Rudkin); devoted son of the late Allen and Ida Butler; dear brother of Bernice Bishop. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott...

Jun 13, 2019

Gail C. Turner, 97, August 15, 1921-June 13, 2019 of Sykesville, Maryland, born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Attended East High in Denver and was a graduate of Denver University class of 1943 majoring in Arts. She taught elementary school and worked as a switch board operator and went to the USO to help the soldiers. She met her...

Jun 12, 2019

Marie Anton Eppelmann, 92, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2019 due to complications from a stroke. Marie, a first generation born American, was born in New York Mills, NY, to parents, Anton Simon Anton and Anna Moses, both from Lebanon.

Marie worked at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, NY from 1950 until...