Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Louise A. Bussing

Sep 12, 2019

Louise Angele Drogoul Bussing

“Lisa”

Born in Nice, France, December 2, 1936, daughter of Honoré Louis Drogoul and Mary Thèrése Angele Cori. In 1940, during World War II, her family moved to Provence. They returned to Nice in 1946, a year after the war ended.

“I was 8-1/2 the first time I saw...

Shirley Ann Bailey

Sep 8, 2019

Shirley Ann Bailey passed away in Laurel, Maryland on September 8, 2019, Shirley was the longtime girlfriend of Leonard A. Harter and devoted mother of Mary E. Bingamon. Celebration of Life will be held at the Season's Apartment Community Center 9630 Covered Wagon Road Laurel, Maryland 20723 on Saturday, September 21 from 12 until 4 pm.

Thomas C. Collins

Sep 7, 2019

Thomas C. Collins passed away in Beltsville, Maryland on September 7, 2019. He was born in the District of Columbia on November 27, 1934 to the late John and Lydia Collins. Thomas is survived by his wife of 65 years Kathleen Collins; four children Sheri Bell, Mike Collins, Lori Silcott, Jay Collins.; grandchildren Tommy and Bridget Bell, Van, Sean,...

Robert "Bob" Tharpe

Sep 7, 2019

Robert W. Tharpe, 72, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home.

Born on July 17, 1947, in Laurel, MD, he was the son of the late William C. and Virginia B. Tharpe.

Bob was a 1965 graduate of Laurel High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree from...

Illean Pearl Nicol

Sep 6, 2019

Illean Pearl Nicol (Kent), age 87, of Elkton, VA, formerly a long-time resident of Laurel, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 06, 2019.

Illean was born on October 30, 1931 in Rupert, ID.  She grew up in Logan, UT and eventually moved to California where she met her soulmate.

Illean married...

Mabel Elizabeth Dorsey

Sep 6, 2019

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Thomas Joseph Moody

Sep 4, 2019

Thomas Joseph Moody, Sr., age 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

Thomas, also lovingly known as Tom and Tommy, was born on August 31, 1950 in Washington, DC, son of the late Robert Lee, Sr. and Mary Virginia (Thornberg) Moody.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Deborah Moody, 5 children, Holly (Chris) Hollister,...

Dorothy Svec Robel

Sep 2, 2019

Dorothy Helen Švec Robel of Laurel, Maryland died on September 2, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born to Albert and Josephine Švec in Baltimore, MD.  She was an original parishioner of St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Laurel and was dedicated to her spiritual family, the building of the church and various volunteer programs for the community.  She...

Donald D. Wilmot

Sep 1, 2019

Donald “Jeff” Douglas Wilmot of Silver Spring, Maryland (formerly of Adelphi, and Mount Rainier, Maryland) was born on July 1, 1931 in the Jamaican parish of Saint Ann. He passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Gloria Wilmot. He was also preceded by his mother Violet Patterson, step...

Michelle Lynn Lawson

Aug 30, 2019

Michelle Lynn Lawson, 35, of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away August 30, 2019.

Michelle was born in 1983 to James Vincent Norsworthy and Deborah Ann Norsworthy, nee Ezekiel, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Michelle was a home school graduate of the New Life Christian Academy of Richmond, Virginia.  After graduating, she worked...

Devin D. Collins-Chaney

Aug 21, 2019

DEVIN DWAYNE COLLINS-CHANEY

Born:               November 24, 1999

Mother:           Lucille Denise Collins

Passed:            August 21, 2019

Devin suffered with Cerebral Palsy.  He spent weeks at a time in hospitals throughout his life.  Through all of his medical issues, Devin remained a happy, fun loving person, who always made everyone laugh.    He loved...