Obituaries

Jan 29, 2020

Clarence “Blackie” Blackstock was born January 23, 1927, in Asheville NC to Clarence E. Blackstock, Sr. and May Carter Blackstock.  He received his BS in Forestry from NC State in 1948, served in the US Marines from 1951-1953, and earned his Masters of Forestry from Duke in 1959.  He met his future wife Joanne in 1955 at Dewey Beach,...

Jan 28, 2020

Mr. William Francis Brown, age 86, of Savage, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Brown, a native of Laurel, Maryland, was born on February 26, 1933. Son of the late Catherine L. Thompson and the late William Oliver Brown. Preceded in death by his wife Hazel Marlene Frazier...

Jan 28, 2020

Ronald R. Bialek, Jr., known as “Buz” to his family and friends, passed away suddenly on January 28th, 2020 at the age of 59.

Buz was passionate about all things outdoors, to include hunting, fishing and gardening.  He was a lifelong and diehard fan of the Dallas Cowboys, to the point of naming his faithful dog, “Dallas,” ...

Jan 28, 2020

William Joseph Stoner, Sr. of Laurel, Maryland passed away suddenly at his home at the age of 76, surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Sandy; his loving children, Bill Jr. of Laurel and Cathi Madden (Kevin) of Eugene Oregon; his beloved grand-daughters, Kerry Elizabeth and Julie Erin Madden; his brother Dan...

Jan 27, 2020

Donniel B. Karpman passed away at his home in Millsboro, Delaware on Monday, January 27, 2020.

Donnie was born on June 20, 1941 to Julius (Jay) Karpman and Esther (nee Rosinsky) Karpman in Albany, New York.  Donnie spent the early years of his life in Brooklyn, New York before  the family moved to Laurel, MD when he...

Jan 25, 2020

Darlene Mae Silver (née: Stinebaugh), 68, from Laurel, Maryland passed away on Saturday, January, 25, 2020.

She was born February 2, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland.  She is the daughter of William H. Stinebaugh and Laura Mae (née: Livingston) Watkins.  Darlene graduated from Seoul American High School in 1969 and later obtained an Associate’s Degree from Howard County...

Jan 24, 2020

Judy Delores Yarde, 76 of Laurel, MD passed away Friday, January 24, 2020.  She was born in 1943 to Leo Jonathan Smith and Olga Ometa Smith in St. Michael,  Barbados.

Judy was a member of Queens Chapel UMC.  She was retired as an in home day care provider.  She enjoyed shopping, traveling, listening to music, and watching...

Jan 24, 2020

Robert James Winterbottom, III was born November 28, 1935 and passed away January 24, 2020.

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He is survived by his loving wife Susan; his children Ellie Stock (Pete), Suzie Boltz, Mary Hanyok (Matt), Jamie Winterbottom, Robbie Winterbottom (Anita); his grandchildren Nick Boltz (Gracia), Katharine Stock (Julia), Will...

Jan 23, 2020

Hubert J. Hooks, 85, of Laurel, MD passed away on January 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in 1934 to Hubert J. Hooks, Sr. and Jennie Cecelia Hayden in Washington, DC.

Hugh was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church in Laurel, MD.

After...

Jan 23, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) Cleveland Hall a/k/a Peanut, of Bowie, passed away on January 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was 77.

He was born in 1942 to Ellis Cleveland Hall, Jr. and Mildred Cecilia. He grew up in Laurel, MD. He was in the Air Force, served as a member of the Laurel Police Dept. and also...

Jan 18, 2020

Thomas J. Woody of Laurel, MD passed away on January 18, 2020 at the age of 79.  Devoted husband of 44 years to Betty Woody; beloved father to Melissa Grumbine and loving grandfather to Russell Grumbine.

Mr. Woody is also survived by his sisters, Shirley and Pearl Bowen.  He is predeceased by his parents, Thomas F. Woody...

Jan 15, 2020

Calvin Ricky Greenwood,65, of Laurel MD, formerly of Roanoke, VA was born February 4, 1954, passed away suddenly on January 15, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his Mother, Ruby Strickland; Father, Calvin Greenwood; Stepfather, Paul Strickland; sister, JoAnn Holland; brothers, Don Greenwood and Micky Strickland; mother in law, Nancy Cochrane and brother in law, Troy...

Jan 14, 2020

Douglas Lee Vartorella, 69 of Laurel passed away suddenly on January 14 after a brief illness.

He was born in 1950 to George R. Vartorella and Margaret Louise (Bryant) Vartorella of Berlin Heights, Ohio, an historic small town nestled on the shore of Lake Erie.

He retired from the U.S. Defense Department as a senior...

Jan 12, 2020

John Bejar Fitch, 53, of Laurel, Maryland passed away in the comfort of his home on January 12th, 2020.

John is survived by his three children; Laurie (Harvey) Dahl, Giovanni Fitch and Vincent Fitch; his cousins Anita (Arturo) Morales, Amy (Edwin) Ramirez and Lucy Grajeda; his uncle Isaac Castro, along with extended family. He was preceded by...

Jan 6, 2020

Anna Mae Fredholm passed away on Jan. 6th. She was survived by her son Peter and her sister Mary

She was employed at City Hall in the 70's

She enjoyed camping and doing crafts with her friend Sarah Jane. She also enjoyed working in the garden

A memorial service will be held Monday...

Jan 4, 2020

Ruth M. Stevens, age 75,  of Ellicott City, Maryland passed away on January 4, 2020 due to complications from dementia.

Ruth was born in 1944 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to George Tavares Moniz and Gertrude DeMello Moniz.

Ruth is survived by her children: Cliff Stevens (Sue), Pam Chaney (Bill Fairall), Victor Stevens (Lisa), and Chris...

Dec 30, 2019

Wanda Galyon passed away on December 30, 2019 in Laplata, Maryland.  Wanda was the beloved daughter of the late William and Dora Galyon, dear sister of Steve Galyon (Pam Brittian) and the late Selma Jean Presley (Chuck). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Dec 28, 2019

Zachary (Zach) Darnell, 26, of Laurel passed away on December 28, 2019.

He was born in 1993 to Ronald (Joe) and Mary Darnell in Laurel, Maryland.

Zach attended Hammond Elementary School,  Hammond Middle School and Reservoir High School. He received his Bachelor of Science from Wesley College in Dover, Delaware, and was currently working on...

Dec 27, 2019

We are gathered here today to remember and honor the passing of Darnel Frederic Eugene. On December 27th, Darnel passed away in his sleep and returned to the Lord.

The suddenness of this unexpected passing is a pain that has been hard to come to terms with. On December 25th Darnel had celebrated his 33rd birthday surrounded...

Dec 27, 2019

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