Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Edith Louise Lowery Kelson
Jun 12, 2019
Edith Louise Kelson passed away on June 12, 2019. She was born June 27, 1936 in Ilchester, MD to James Amon Lowery and Dorothy Iris O’Neill. She lived in Ellicott City, Laurel and New Jersey. Edith worked at Consumer Research in Brass Castle, NJ in a technical capacity during the 1960’s. After moving to Sussex County, she worked at...
William "Billy" Joseph Vacek Jr.
Jun 11, 2019
William J. Vacek Jr. “Billy” 32, of Mifflintown PA. passed away, Tuesday June 11, 2019. He was born February 1, 1987 in Baltimore MD to Maria Adams and William Vacek. He was loved by Maria Adam's (mother), the late Paul “Huey” Wilcoxon (Dad), Keith Adams (stepdad), Steven & Elissa Vacek (brother), Nephew Grayson Vacek, Valerie Anne (sister) Girlfriend and...
Judith Anne Dunn
Jun 10, 2019
Judith Anne Dunn passed away at 79 years of age at her residence in Silver Spring, Maryland on June 10th 2019. She worked for the Small Business Administration for 30 years. Which she traveled and made a difference for the women in business world. She is survived by her Daughter-in-law Alice Susan Carroll and Son-in-law Leo Redmond Carroll. Grandsons...
Warren Hulbert Litchfield
Jun 6, 2019
Litchfield, Warren H. age 90 passed on June 6, 2019.
He was the son of Joseph Edgar Litchfield and Marguerite Aitcheson. Predeceased in life by wife Mabel & sister Anne Aitcheson Peters, father to Warren David Litchfield, Uncle to Lemuel W. Peters (wife Beverley), Great Uncle to Lemuel J. Peters (wife Tiffany) & Joseph T. Peters (wife...
Wilbur Smith
May 30, 2019
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Mary Larkins
May 30, 2019
Mary Nancy Lee Larkins, nee Robison, of Burtonsville, MD left this earth May 30, 2019.
She was 76 years of age and passed away after a short illness, surrounded by her adoring family.
She was born in 1943 to James and Bertha Robison in Baltimore Maryland, where she spent her childhood among many close friends...
Ray Prior
May 29, 2019
Raymond Prior, 46, of Boca Raton, FL passed away on May 29th, 2019. He was born to George and Nancy Prior in Prince George’s County, MD. After graduating from Hammond High School in Columbia, MD, Ray served in the Navy from 1992 – 2001. He enjoyed music, baseball, the beach, and most of all spending time with his son...
John Francis Shaw Sr.
May 29, 2019
John “Jack” Francis Shaw, Sr. of Laurel, MD died peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the age of 85.
Jack is survived by his wife Teresa (Tracy) of Laurel, MD; his son John and daughter-in-law Robin of Savage, MD; his son Michael and daughter-in-law Jeannie of Baltimore, MD; his daughter Denise of Laurel, MD; his son...
Margaret Ann Wisley
May 29, 2019
Margaret Ann Wisley passed away on May 29, 2019 Margaret was the beloved wife of 62 years to Joseph Wisley; devoted mother of Karen Wisley and Valerie Linger; loving grandmother of Amanda Wisley and Jessica Linger; dear sister of Betty Sindicic, John “Jack” Senda and the late Michael Senda.
Relatives and friends re invited to visit at...
Petro Joseph "Joe" Vinci
May 27, 2019
Joseph (Joe) Vinci passed away on May 27th, 2019 at the age of 88 at home in Ellicott City, MD. Born Petro Joseph Vinci to Joseph and Mary Margaret Vinci on August 28th, 1930. He was diagnosed with dementia which he fought for the last several years until his death. Joe grew up in Baltimore City and was a...
Patricia Ann Queen
May 25, 2019
Patricia Ann Queen aged 76 years of Burtonsville, MD, passed away suddenly on May 25th, 2019.
She was born in 1942 to Harry M. and Sadie Allcock of Burtonsville, MD.
She retired from the Department of Defense, Pentagon after 43 years of service.
She enjoyed opening her home to entertain family and friends,...
Barbara Jean Gowen
May 24, 2019
Barbara Jean Gowen, 73 of Laurel passed away May 24th 2019
She was born in 1946 to James Davis and Mary Henry in Washington DC.
She enjoyed, dancing, having a good time and her grandchildren
She is survived by her son Michael Davis Sr. grandchildren Michael Jr, Justin, Angel, Jacklyn, Holden, brother Ronnie...
Barry Decker Smith
May 23, 2019
Dr. Barry Decker Smith, 78, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on May 23, 2019.
He was born in 1940 to Clinton Travis Smith and Gretchen Decker Smith in Montrose, Pennsylvania.
He retired at the age of 71 after working at the University of Maryland as a Full Professor of Psychology for 43 years. He was...
Richard N. Pierce
May 20, 2019
Richard Norman Pierce, age 83 of Laurel, Md passed away Monday May 20, 2019. He was born July 5, 1935 to John and Priscilla Pierce in Biddeford, Maine. He was a Veteran of the US Army. Mr. Pierce was a self employed real estate appraiser since the 1960's.
The "Big R" loved his music, festivals, concerts, trips...
James Austin Diggs
May 18, 2019
Obituary for James Austin Diggs
James Austin Diggs was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 24, 1935. As he would say, “In the middle of the depression!”. He was married for 56 years to Gladys Louise Diggs who preceded him in death by 14 months. James departed this life late on May 18, 2019 after a long...
Keith D. Stone
May 18, 2019
Keith D Stone, 66, of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, passed away Saturday May 18, 2019.
He was born in November 21,1952 to John Richard Stone and Lois Elaine Stone in Peabody, Massachusetts.
Keith was a member of Laurel Elks Lodge #2283. He retired from Savage Stone and Gravel. Keith enjoyed playing Horseshoes, Cornhole, Pitch and...
Priscilla G. Vereneau
May 17, 2019
Priscilla Vereneau, 89, of Laurel, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.
She was born April 6, 1930, to Edouard and Simonne Neault of Biddeford, Maine.
Priscilla retired as a mortgage loan processor and prior to that enjoyed many years as a real estate agent. She had many interests and hobbies that included painting, needlepoint, gardening...
Tom Junkins
May 16, 2019
Tom Junkins, beloved husband of 37 years to Maureen A. Junkins, passed away on May 16, 2019. Tom was born in Washington, D. C. on November 13, 1954. He moved to Laurel in 1983 where he and Maureen raised three boys. Tom worked, for 30 years, as an inventory control manager for Grabber Construction Products. He was an Army...
Marie Antoinette Decarlo Welsh
May 15, 2019
Marie Antoinette DeCarlo Welsh passed away on May 15, 2019. Marie was the beloved wife of 62 years to Warren Welsh; devoted mother of Barbara Costello and Carmela Parrott; loving grandmother of Nicky, Carly and Emily. Marie was predeceased by her brothers Tony and Frank DeCarlo and her granddaughter Abby. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the...
Ed Weinberger
May 13, 2019
Edward Weinberger Jr, 72, passed away in Laurel on May 13, 2019 after a short illness.
Ed was born on June 12, 1946 in Savage, Maryland to Edward Sr. and Elsie Weinberger. At the age of 16, Ed began working at Roadway Express and quickly moved up in the company, holding various positions until he retired. Ed...

