Obituaries

Jul 3, 2018

Ishmael B. Sandlin, 91, of Sunrise of Columbia died on 3 July 2018. He was born 26 August 1926 in Sumiton, Alabama the son of Randolph and Lydie Sandlin. He attended Dora High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 8 August 1944. While serving in the Navy during WW II he participated in campaigns in North Africa...

Jun 30, 2018

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Jun 30, 2018

Jeffrey Michael Wagner, 25, of Laurel,MD died suddenly on June 30,2018. He was born January 29,1993 in Silver Spring,MD. He attended St.Mary's School and Dematha and Laurel High Schools. Beloved son of Becky and Jim Wagner. Beloved brother of Sister Brittany and Ally, brother in law Miguel and nephew Alexander. He also leaves his maternal grandmother Nancy Gottshall, paternal...

Jun 27, 2018

Donna Lee Carter, 63 of Laurel, MD passed away on June 27, 2018. She was born on December 11, 1954 to Arlie and Doris Applegate of Cross Lanes, WV. Donna was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church of Laurel, MD for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending quality time with her two sons, grandsons, other family, friends and...

Jun 25, 2018

James Theron Levan, 83 of Laurel, MD passed away Monday June 25, 2018.

He was born in 1934 to Robert  and Mamie Levan in Empire, Alabama.

James was a member of Laurel Senior Friendship Club, Veteran of Navy.

He retired from Service of America.

He enjoyed bingo, fishing, spending time with...

Jun 24, 2018

Michele Martin Moore, 72 of Laurel, MD passed away on June 24, 2018 at Howard County General Hospital. Micki as she was known to family and close friends was born in Washington D.C. March 11, 1946 to Richard Martin and Eleanor Peters Martin. Micki attended Indian Head Methodist Church as a youth and she graduated from Lackey High School,...

Jun 13, 2018

Thomas John Kucevich, age 58 of Suitland, Maryland passed away on June 13, 2018.

He was born on January 2, 1960 to Eugene Joseph Kucevich and Christine Marie Fineran Kucevich in Washington DC.

Tom graduated from Gonzaga College High School in 1978, and most recently worked in the dry cleaning industry. He was a parishioner...

Jun 10, 2018

Anthony (Tony) Sprufero was one of five children born to Sicilian parents in Staten Island NY. He proudly served in WWII and spoke of it often. He became a Miami/Dade police officer and ultimately a US Federal Marshall.

Tony was married 3 times. He loved the ladies. He also loved a good poker game, a good plate...

Jun 10, 2018

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that the family of Elysse Camacho announces her passing, she gained her Angel Wings on  the 10th of June, 2018.

Elysse will lovingly and forever be remembered by her Mom, Joyce, her father, Eddie,  her Grandma and Titi, her fur baby Travis, all her friends, coworkers, and even...

Jun 7, 2018

Connie T. Bell,  78, of Laurel, MD passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018

She was born on July 6, 1939 (in her grandmother’s house) to the late Vincent Trupkovich and the late Mildred (nee Bowers) Trupkovich in McClellantown, PA

Connie graduated from German Township High School in 1957.  Connie married Douglas W. Bell on June...

Jun 7, 2018

Rita Janezeck Cavanaugh, 89, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George J. Cavanaugh, in 2013.  She is survived by her daughter, Mary Cavanaugh Wastler, and son-in-law, Steve; her son, John D. Cavanaugh; and her beloved granddaughter, Morgan P. Cavanaugh.  She is also survived by her sisters, Ann...

Jun 6, 2018

Joyce Lazelle Thompson (nee Wichael) passed away on June 6, 2018, she was born on June 19, 1929 to the late Clarence and Grace Alma Wichael (nee Harmon) beloved wife of 18 years to the late Donald S. Thompson Sr.; devoted mother of Donald S. Thompson Jr., Diana Thompson, Dennis Thompson and the late Cynthia Thompson Couch; loving grandmother...

Jun 5, 2018

Kenneth Frazier, better known as Kenny, of Manchester, MD passed away quietly at home on Tuesday June 5, 2018.  Kenny was born July 18, 1951 in Laurel, MD the fifth of 6 children, to James Ralph and Beatrice Frazier.  Kenny attended Atholton High school, leaving school the last semester of his senior year to help take care of his...

Jun 4, 2018

On June 4, 2018 Jerry L. Bowen, beloved husband of 41 years to Nancy Bowen (nee Sargent); devoted father of Ann Marie Haggerty and her husband Danny, Jerry L. Bowen Jr. and his wife Michelle Tuerk, Terry Lynn Bowen; cherished grandfather of Madison Haggerty, Abigail and Charlotte Bowen; dear son of the late Charles and Annie Bowen and son...

Jun 3, 2018

Ann Finnin McPherson, 72 years old, of Laurel, MD passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018.  She was born in 1945 to William Patrick Finnin and Audrey McGill Finnin in Washington, D.C.  Ann was an active member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church.  She retired from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

She is survived by...

Jun 2, 2018

Mary Jane Gaylor, 74 years old, Laurel, Maryland, passed away  Saturday June 2, 2018,

She was born in 1943 to Vernon & Irene Lishear

Mary Jane was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Scaggsville, MD. She retired from St Agnes Hospital and Prince George County School as a nurse.

She is...

Jun 1, 2018

Daniel James Gallagher, 53, originally of Laurel, MD passed away on June 1, 2018 in Ventnor City New Jersey.  He was born in 1965 to Patrick and Eileen Gallagher.  After graduating from the University of Maryland College Park, he moved to New York City where he spent much of his adult life.  It was in New York where he...

May 30, 2018

Jerry (Girolomo) Sapienza of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the age of 92.

He was born May 11, 1926 to Nunzio and Michelina Sapienza in Brooklyn, NY. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 50 years, Pierina , who he married in Sicily and brought...

May 28, 2018

Julian Oliver Knisley, Jr, better known as “Ollie” passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born in Laurel to the late Julian Oliver, Sr. and Sadie Lee. Ollie graduated from Laurel High School in 1950. In 1951 he both joined the U.S. Army and married Bertalie “Bertie” Louise. Ollie proudly served his country, traveling with Bertie and living...

May 25, 2018

John “Nick” Nicholson, Jr., a life long resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018. Nick was born in Laurel to the late John, Sr. and Margaret Nicholson. Nick graduated from Laurel High School in1961 and went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam from 1967-1968....