Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Lawrence B. "Herk" Dawes
Dec 10, 2018
Lawrence Bruce Dawes, 88 of Laurel passed away Dec 10, 2018
Larry was born in 1930 to Lawrence Edward Dawes and Gertrude Golden in Pittsburgh, PA
Larry graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh, PA. He also graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in 1953. He was a member of St. Mary’s Parrish and...
Amos E. Souder
Dec 8, 2018
Amos Edward Souder 81 of Laurel, Maryland passed away December 8, 2018.
He was born in 1937 to Amos Edward Souder II and Mildred Leona Poe.
Amos was a member of The United States Marines Corps from 1956-1959.
He retired from Pel Bern Electric. Amos enjoyed fishing, archery, gardening, and pretty much anything...
Judith Ann Stickle
Dec 6, 2018
Judith Ann Stickle, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at her home. She was 69 years young. Judith was born on November 11, 1949 in New York City, NY and was the daughter of the late John Steffens and Bertha Teleki Steffens. Judith was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend.
...Melville Robert Armstrong, Jr.
Dec 6, 2018
Melville Robert Armstrong, Jr., (86) of Silver Spring, MD passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018.
He was born in 1932 to Melville R. Armstrong, Sr. and Ethel Nora Kidwell Washington, DC. Melville attended High School in Washingotn, DC and then went on to work as a delivery man for Thompson Dairy. Melville then went to work...
Teresita T. Punsalan
Dec 6, 2018
I t is with great sadness that the family of Teresita Tuazon Punsalan announces that she peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the age of 76 years.
Teresita was born September 14, 1942, in the Philippines to Graciano “Sanu” and Candida “Idang” (Pena) Tuazon. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Pompeyo...
Michael C. Lee
Dec 4, 2018
Michael Charles Lee, 60 years old, died on December 4, 2018, from renal cancer that spread to his bones. He faced cancer the same way he lived, with a strong, fighting spirit and perseverance, working till the very end.
Mike was born January 26, 1958, to Frances and Charles Lee in Laurel, Maryland, the oldest of five...
Linda Lou Gehrke
Nov 30, 2018
Linda Gehrke passed away on December 22, 2019 at the age of 61. Beloved mother of Timothy and Christopher Gehrke. Loving sister of Beth Ann Meister (Michael) and Raymond DeVries (Sharon). Ms. Gehrke is also survived by her father, Robert Kibler, devoted friend and mother-in-law, Noelia Gehrke-Nance; nephews - Cody, Dillon and Nicholas Barnett, Benjamin Meister and Scott Achterhof;...
Freda A. (Alexander) Krionderis
Nov 30, 2018
Freda Alexander Krionderis, 91, passed away on December 16, 2019, at Brightview at Westminster Ridge Assisted Living. She was born in Delmont, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1928 to Robert D. And Florence M. Alexander. She was the loving wife of Nick Krionderis, who passed away in 2010.
She is survived by her two sons, J. Michael Krionderis,...
Lisa Marie Mcpherson
Nov 30, 2018
Lisa Marie McPherson, age 37, passed away in Odenton, Maryland on December 9th 2019.
Lisa was born on March 2nd 1982 in Silver Spring, MD to Clyde and Deborah McPherson. She was raised in Beltsville, MD and graduated from High Point Highschool before attending higher education. Lisa had an associated degree, and worked as a Cyber Security...
Ernest Lee "Pete" White
Nov 30, 2018
Ernest Lee "Pete" White was born April 15, 1951 to James and Estelle White in Mobile, Alabama. He was one of eight children born to the couple. He is preceded in death by his mother, father and sister Martha.
Ernest was a bright and intelligent man who loved to travel, technology and sports. He joined the Air...
Joseph Patrick Kennedy
Nov 30, 2018
Joseph Patrick Kennedy passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the age of 73. Mr. Kennedy is the beloved brother of Mary Dwight Kennedy and a loving uncle to Sabrina and Grace. He was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph Clarence Kennedy and Emily Hopkinson Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy graduated law school in 1972 and, after...
Darlene Elizabeth Castle
Nov 30, 2018
Darlene E. Castle was born on July 26, 1948 in Laurel, MD. She passed away November 9, 2019. She was the daughter of the late John E. Castle, Jr. and Doris E. She is survived by her 4 siblings, John E. Castle, III, Sharon Castle, Bruce Castle, and Fern Cole, along with many nieces, nephews, and godchildren. She was...
Therese Frances Tebbs
Nov 30, 2018
Therese Tebbs, 60 of Laurel passed away Sunday July 7, 2019.
She was born in 1958 to Francis J. Tebbs and Phoebe H. (Hanback) Tebbs in Washington, DC.
Therese was a member of the Loyal Order of Elks Lodge 2283.
She worked as a Office Manager / Bookkeeper for a private law firm....
Charlotte H. Piteleski
Nov 30, 2018
Charlotte H. Piteleski (Jeri), 86, of st. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Laurel, passed away January 2, 2019.
She was born in 1932 to the late Melvin W. (Tommy) and Carrie V. Bryant in Greenbelt, MD.
Jeri was a member of Town & Country Christian Science Church west of St. Louis and a longstanding member of...
David William Hall
Nov 30, 2018
David William Hall, 62, of Groveland, Fl., passed away November 30, 2018.
He was born June 29, 1956 to Glenn W. Hall and Marilyn F. (Horak) Greenman (previously Hall) in Erie, Pa.
David was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Parish, The American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Trilogy Orlando Veterans Association (TOVA), and...
Todd J. Welden
Nov 30, 2018
Todd Joseph Welden, 68, of Laurel, MD passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018.
He was born in 1950 to Frank and Kathryn Welden in Brooklyn, New York. He recently retired from Computer Sciences Corporation after 47 years with the company. Todd was an avid lover of NASCAR, enjoyed bowling, golfing & spending time with his family...
Rachel A. (Wines) Walker
Nov 29, 2018
Rachel Ann Walker, 77 passed away on November 29, 2018 at Laurel Regional Hospital.
Rachel was born in Marshall, Virginia to Christopher and Elizabeth Wines.
She enjoyed watching football, crafting and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Laurie Knisley, Myndi Johnson her husband Mark and her grandchildren Chris...
Pasquale (Pat) Marinucci
Nov 29, 2018
On Thursday, November 29, 2018, Pat Marinucci passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Pat was preceded in death by his loving wife Vera of 54 years. Pat is the loving father of Anna Akins(Bob), and Nick Marinucci; cherished grandfather of Robert, Patrick, Matthew, and Daniel Akins; and a beloved great-grandfather. Pat is the loving brother of the late...
John G. Kripas
Nov 29, 2018
John George Kripas, 78, of Westminster, MD passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday Nov 29th, 2018.
He was born in 1940 to John and Mary Kripas in Cressona, PA.
John was a member of the Steamfitters Local Union 602 and a long term trustee on the apprenticeship committee. John was a...

