Obituaries

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,...

May 24, 2019

Barbara Jean Gowen, 73 of Laurel passed away May 24th 2019

She was born in 1946 to James Davis and Mary Henry in Washington DC.

She enjoyed, dancing, having a good time and her grandchildren

She is survived by her son Michael Davis Sr. grandchildren Michael Jr, Justin, Angel, Jacklyn, Holden, brother Ronnie...

May 23, 2019

Dr. Barry Decker Smith, 78, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on May 23, 2019.

He was born in 1940 to Clinton Travis Smith and Gretchen Decker Smith in Montrose, Pennsylvania.

He retired at the age of 71 after working at the University of Maryland as a Full Professor of Psychology for 43 years. He was...

May 20, 2019

Richard Norman Pierce, age 83 of Laurel, Md passed away Monday May 20, 2019. He was born July 5, 1935 to John and Priscilla Pierce in Biddeford, Maine. He was a Veteran of the US Army. Mr. Pierce was a self employed real estate appraiser since the 1960's.

The "Big R" loved his music, festivals, concerts, trips...

May 18, 2019

Obituary for James Austin Diggs

James Austin Diggs was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 24, 1935.  As he would say, “In the middle of the depression!”.  He was married for 56 years to Gladys Louise Diggs who preceded him in death by 14 months.  James departed this life late on May 18, 2019 after a long...

May 18, 2019

Keith D Stone, 66, of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, passed away Saturday May 18, 2019.

He was born in November 21,1952 to John Richard Stone and Lois Elaine Stone in Peabody, Massachusetts.

Keith was a member of Laurel Elks Lodge #2283. He retired from Savage Stone and Gravel. Keith enjoyed playing Horseshoes, Cornhole, Pitch and...

May 17, 2019

Priscilla Vereneau, 89, of Laurel, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

She was born April 6, 1930, to Edouard and Simonne Neault of Biddeford, Maine.

Priscilla retired as a mortgage loan processor and prior to that enjoyed many years as a real estate agent.  She had many interests and hobbies that included painting, needlepoint, gardening...

May 16, 2019

Tom Junkins, beloved husband of 37 years to Maureen A. Junkins, passed away on May 16, 2019. Tom was born in Washington, D. C. on November 13, 1954. He moved to Laurel in 1983 where he and Maureen raised three boys. Tom worked, for 30 years, as an inventory control manager for Grabber Construction Products. He was an  Army...

May 15, 2019

Marie Antoinette DeCarlo Welsh passed away on May 15, 2019. Marie was the beloved wife of 62 years to Warren Welsh; devoted mother of Barbara Costello and Carmela Parrott; loving grandmother of Nicky, Carly and Emily. Marie was predeceased by her brothers Tony and Frank DeCarlo and her granddaughter Abby. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the...

May 13, 2019

Edward Weinberger Jr, 72, passed away in Laurel on May 13, 2019 after a short illness.

Ed was born on June 12, 1946 in Savage, Maryland to Edward Sr. and Elsie Weinberger.  At the age of 16, Ed began working at Roadway Express and quickly moved up in the company, holding various positions until he retired. Ed...

May 7, 2019

Laimons Walter Salenieks, 75 of Laurel, Maryland passed away May 7th, 2019

He  was born in 1943 to Karlis Salenieks and Alma Taisnins in Aluksne, Latvia.

He retired from long career in carpentry/construction work.

He enjoyed taking care and spending time with his wife, raising his children, building,fixing things; playing cards and boardgames;...

May 6, 2019

David Alan Hilderbrand Sr. passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 David was the devoted father of the late David Alan Hilderbrand Jr.; beloved son of the late Leonard and Louise Hilerbrand; loving brother of Kathy Souder; dear uncle of Katherine Morgan and Michael Souder and great uncle of Chase, Wyatt and Lillie.

Relatives and friends are...

May 1, 2019

John Arnold Whitehead, a life-long resident of Laurel, MD until a recent move to Ocean Pines, MD, died May 1, 2019 at home at the age of 91.  He was born in Laurel on June 18, 1927 on his parent’s farm and grew up with five siblings, Bill, Jim, Andy, Melvin and a beloved sister, Dorothy, in a home...

Apr 30, 2019

Our human minds are incapable of grasping a fraction of God’s plans for us, but we would be fools to deny the fact that Marie Christianne Dumorné was an original—a prototype from whom He fashioned generations of her descendants.  She loved unapologetically those children who had the great fortune of being in her presence. She was priceless.

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Apr 26, 2019

Hannchen Frieda Johnson, 90 of Laurel passed away Friday April 26, 2019 at Cherry Lane Nursing Center.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 1, 2019 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM at the Donaldson Funeral Home Chapel, 313 Talbott Ave. Laurel, MD 20707

Burial will follow at Maryland Veteran's...

Apr 23, 2019

Swain Stewart was born on June 19th, 1964 at St. John’s Hospital, Brooklyn, New York to Johnny and Edna Mae Stewart.

At an early age Swain was baptized at the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Brooklyn, NY under leadership of the late Reverend Thomas Harrison where he also served as a dedicated usher.  Swain was also a member...