Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Polly E. Barnes
Apr 9, 2019
Polly Evelyn Barnes, 78, of Laurel, MD, passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2018 at her home. She was born in 1941 to the late Oscar Bergstrom and the late Polly Nelmes Bergstrom in Washington DC.
She was an active member of Laurel Presbyterian Church as member of the women’s circle and helping with the annual bazaar...
David W. Lewis
Apr 7, 2019
David “Dave” Wesley Lewis, 88 of Annapolis, MD (formerly of Laurel, MD) passed away on April 7, 2019 after a being diagnosed with cancer in January 2019.
He was born at home in 1930 to Trubadour and Bertie Lewis in Cumberland, MD. His father’s family migrated from Wales in the 19th century and and his mother’s family...
Marianne J. Ealer
Apr 6, 2019
Marianne Ealer (73) died unexpectedly at Riderwood Assisted Living Community on 6 April 2019. She was the wife of the late David Ealer, daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Sara Spezio and sister of the late Lawrence R. Spezio. Marianne is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Anthony E. and Josephine G. Spezio of Laurel, MD nephews and...
Carolyn Lee Felter
Apr 6, 2019
Carolyn Lee Felter, 73, of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on Saturday April 6th, 2019.
Carolyn was born in 1945 to the late Carl Pierce and the late Nina Pierce in Chicago, Il. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved well and was well loved.
She was an active...
Bonnie L. Baer
Apr 4, 2019
Bonnie L. Baer, beloved wife of Raymond G. Baer, passed away on April 4, 2019 at her home in Laurel. Bonnie was born in Presque Isle, Maine to the late Raymond D. and Queenie Palm on September 16, 1943. In addition to her husband, of 47 years, Bonnie is survived by her daughter Tammy Isennock and her husband William,...
Kathleen Mcginnis
Apr 2, 2019
It is with the deepest sorrow that I report the passing of my little sister Kathy (Kathleen Marie) McGinnis. No one could ask for a more amazing sister and she was also one of my very closest friends. Kathy died at her home in Laurel Maryland while fighting cancer. Everyone who was lucky enough to know Kathy recognized her...
Lee Roberts
Apr 2, 2019
Walter Lee Roberts, 82, of Laurel passed away April 2, 2019. He was born in 1936 to Walter James and Dorothy Louise in Gauley Bridge, WV. Lee was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church and Sons of Italy. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force and later retired from the U.S. Postal Service...
Robert N. Giddings
Mar 30, 2019
Robert Giddings, 78, of Laurel, MD. Passed away on Saturday March 30, 2019 at his home.
He was born in 1940 to Ernest and Elizabeth (Smith) Giddings in Laurel.
Robert was a Veteran of the Maryland National Guard and was sent to help in Baltimore during the riots of the 1960’s. He retired from his...
Carmela "Claire" A. Monahan
Mar 29, 2019
Carmela Ann “Claire” Monahan, 87, of Laurel passed away on Friday March 29, 2019.
She was born on July 16, 1931 to
Ernest and Etta (Lombardo) Manera in Providence Rhode Island.
Claire moved to Laurel in 1971 and worked at the Laurel Race Course for 25 years
She is survived by...
Kathleen Mccue
Mar 29, 2019
Kathleen Lee “Kathy” McCue, passed away on March 29th 2019 at the age of 69. She was born to the late Charles & Felicia “Lee” Rockhill on September 3rd 1949. She was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey and started her career working at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. She moved to Laurel, Maryland in 1970, where she...
Lois S. Snyder
Mar 29, 2019
Lois S. Snyder, 84 of Annapolis, MD passed away on Friday March 29, 2019.
She was born in 1935 to Ray D. and Agnes M. (Campbell) Smith in Washington, DC
Lois was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and was retired from Kronheim Distributors. She enjoyed traveling, reading, dancing and spending time with her...
Maria Preston Einolf
Mar 25, 2019
Maria (Preston) Einolf, age 96, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on March 25, 2019 at her residence.
Born October 30, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland to Marie (Grunder) Preston and John J. Preston, she attended St. Bernard’s School and the Institute of Notre Dame where she played basketball and edited the school yearbook. She married Henry C. Einolf...
John Robert Killmon, Sr. (Jack)
Mar 20, 2019
John Robert Killmon, Sr. (Jack), 90, of Laurel, MD passed away after a full life on March 20, 2019. He was born on January 9, 1929, to John Cooper Killmon and Josephine Elizabeth Croggon Killmon in Washington, DC.
Jack was a member of the Teamsters Union Local (formerly Graphic Communications Union) and the Laurel Moose Lodge. Jack...
Pamela Marie Fairley
Mar 20, 2019
Pamela Marie Fairley, 63, of Burtonsville, MD, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
She was born on June 21, 1955, to Joseph Dick Miller, Sr. and Ethel Jeannette Raley Miller at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC.
Pam, a longtime press operator who more recently sold real estate and made her own and friends’...
Anthony Fred Landi
Mar 18, 2019
Antonio F. Landi, age 91, passed away on March 18, 2019.
Born March 24,1927 in Bronx, NY, son of Sabato and Rachela (Ruggerio) Landi. Antonio lived in NY, NY; Bronx, NY and Washington, DC. and worked at MetLife Insurance Company in NY, NY. until retiring.
Anthony lived independently after his wife’s passing in 1999. He...
Leona W. Dunklee
Mar 18, 2019
Leona W. Dunklee
On March 18, 2019, Leona (Lee) W. Dunklee of Laurel MD, passed away at the age of 92. Leona was wife of the late M. Keith Dunklee. She is survived by sons Scott, Craig, and Keith; daughter-in-law Margie; grandchildren Brandon, Kaitlyn and Katie. She was predeceased by her brothers Frank, Carl and Albert; sisters...
John Albert Schmitt Sr.
Mar 18, 2019
John Albert Schmitt, Sr., Age 80 of New Carrollton, MD passed away on March 18, 2019. John was born in 1938 to Albert Schmitt and Kathryn Rappel in Ramsey, New Jersey.
John was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps and a retired police officer with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department.
John enjoyed spending time...
Roberto "Bob" Luis Alvarado
Mar 16, 2019
Roberto (Bob) Luis Alvarado, 63, formerly of Laurel, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Born June 15, 1955, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Roman and Carmen Alvarado.
Roberto was a 1973 graduate of Potomac High School (MD). He served in the US Air Force as a ground mechanic from 1975 to 1979. ...

