Obituaries

Robert Arthur Dulin

Nov 7, 2019

Robert Arthur Dulin passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the age of 76.  Beloved husband of Arlene Dulin (nee Aaro).  Predeceased by his parents Norman Dulin and Margaret Dulin (nee Barnes), as well as his brother, Richard Dulin.  Mr. Dulin was born in Washington D.C. and, after moving to Maryland, decided to settle in Laurel.   His passion...

John W. Carr

Nov 7, 2019

On November 7, 2019, John W. Carr, husband of Judy, father of Jack (Joy, wife to Jack) and Donna and grandfather of five, died at Howard County General Hospital.  Born in Laurel on September 5, 1935, he attended Laurel Elementary and Laurel Junior-Senior High School, where he developed great athletic abilities.  He was a three-letter man at LHS, in...

Emma Schinner-Callaghan

Nov 5, 2019

Emma Marie Schinner-Callaghan (Age 100) of Laurel, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 5, 2019.

Born in Glen Burnie, MD on April 23, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Wilber and Laura Shipley.  She was the loving wife of the late Carl H. Schinner, Sr. and her late second husband,...

Charles R. Giddings, Sr. (Boo Boo)

Nov 2, 2019

Charles R. Giddings Sr, 87, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, surrounded by family and close friends.

He was a lifelong resident of Laurel, MD. Charles was a master plumber who served the Laurel and surrounding areas for most of his life, working for C.R. Giddings & Son Plumbing & Heating, Inc, which he...

Kimberly K. Hayslett-Smith

Nov 1, 2019

Kimberly Kaye Hayslett-Smith, 56, of Laurel, Maryland unexpectedly passed away on November 1, 2019 at her home.

Kimberly, lovingly known as Kim, Kimmy, Matilda and Girdy was born to the late Edward and Patricia Hayslett on April 24, 1963 in Lexington, VA at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Kim obtained her education in Maryland public schools. She always had...

Emma J. Peck

Oct 31, 2019

Emma Joan Peck of Laurel Maryland, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was born to Jesse and Gladys Hart of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Emma spent many days enjoying spending time with her grandchildren, watching western movies and most of all loved watching the Washington Redskins. She is survived by her daughters...

Martha Ann Wilson

Oct 30, 2019

Martha Ann Burrell Wilson was born on September 12, 1926 to the late Martha Ann Perry (Alston) and Edmond Y. Burrell in Franklin County, NC.  She departed this life on October 30, 2019 at CR Care of BondMill in Laurel, Maryland surrounded by loving family.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized as a...

Abiodun Ajifowobaje

Oct 26, 2019

ENGR ABIODUN AJIFOWOBAJE 1953-2019

BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE

Engr. Abiodun Oladiran Ajifowobaje was born in Ilesha on the 23rd of December 1954 to the family of Pa. Elisa and Mrs. Omowunmi

Ajifowobaje. He was the 3rd child of five siblings.

EDUCATION

Engr. Abiodun started his education at SIM primary...

Hazel Louise Patterson

Oct 25, 2019

Hazel Patterson passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the age of 83.  Loving wife of the late Cleave J. Patterson.  Beloved mother of three children; Ann Murphy, Phillip Patterson, Mary Stonebreaker and her husband, Ralph.  Sister to James and Thomas Huston.  She has 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.  She was a loving aunt.  She was...

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

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

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.

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

Oct 10, 2019

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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

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

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

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

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.

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...