Obituaries

Jun 26, 2019

Dolores Rager, 88 years old of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away on June 26, 2019. She was born in 1930 to Raymond and Viola (Boland) Brummert of South Fork, PA.  Dolores is survived by daughter Janice Hendricks, son Steven Rager and his wife Debby, daughter-in-law Bernadette Rager, grandson Jason Rager and his wife Marlowe, and granddaughter Allison Rager. She is...

Jun 25, 2019

Viola Rose Hare of Laurel Maryland, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Tuesday June 25, 2019. She was born in 1932 to Ronal and Evelyn Farley of Cassville, West Virginia. She was a proud retiree of Giant Food in 1990 after 20 years of service. She was a member of the Red Hatter’s Club and the...

Jun 24, 2019

Michael Underwood of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 58 on Monday, June 24, 2019, surrounded by his family. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Andy Underwood. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rose Underwood, his children Sean Underwood and Dana Bankard, his mother Virginia Underwood, and his sister Kimberly...

Jun 23, 2019

David G. Evans, 66, of Silver Spring, MD passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019

He was born in 1953 to Clement Hugh Evans Jr. and Barbara Faye Evans Potter in 1953.

He worked as a sales representative for Martin’s Herend Importers. David’s passion was fishing in the Outer Banks, North Carolina.

He is...

Jun 20, 2019

Alvin “Jerry” Pearl, 61 of Columbia, Maryland, passed away peacefully in the hospital on June 20, 2019. He is survived by his two devoted daughters, Rachel Pearl and Rebecca Camp as well as his mother, Marie “Mini” Pearl, and sisters Tina Porter and Julie Pearl. He adored his only grandson, Sebastian as well as his nieces and nephews.

Jun 15, 2019

Dawn Ellen Hoffman lost her battle against cancer on June 15, 2019 at the age of 54 at the University of Maryland Medical Center surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was born on July 23, 1964 in Fairmont, WV and lived in Maryland for many years. She is survived by Carl DeWalt and their son Caleb...

Jun 14, 2019

William Omar Butler passed away on June 14, 2019 , William was the beloved husband to the late Anna Butler (nee Rudkin); devoted son of the late Allen and Ida Butler; dear brother of Bernice Bishop. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott...

Jun 13, 2019

Gail C. Turner, 97, August 15, 1921-June 13, 2019 of Sykesville, Maryland, born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Attended East High in Denver and was a graduate of Denver University class of 1943 majoring in Arts. She taught elementary school and worked as a switch board operator and went to the USO to help the soldiers. She met her...

Jun 12, 2019

Marie Anton Eppelmann, 92, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2019 due to complications from a stroke. Marie, a first generation born American, was born in New York Mills, NY, to parents, Anton Simon Anton and Anna Moses, both from Lebanon.

Marie worked at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, NY from 1950 until...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 30, 2019

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...