Obituaries

Mar 5, 2018

On March 5, 2018, Tommy Seibert, Sr. passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer. Tommy was born September 27, 1946 in Somerset PA to Clarence and Elizabeth Seibert (pre-deceased). They moved to Hyattsville MD, where he attended Lewisdale Elementary, Mt. Rainier Jr. High School, and Northwestern H.S., playing on various baseball and football teams. One of his favorite...

Mar 5, 2018

Jerome “Jerry” Francis Burke, loving husband to Mary M. Burke for 52 years, passed away on March 5, 2018. He was born on June 4, 1942, in Scranton, PA, to the late John and Mary Burke. Mr. Burke was a resident of Laurel, MD for 42 years and was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church....

Mar 5, 2018

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Feb 28, 2018

Charles John Dunlap, 74, of Davidsonville, MD died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Mandarin Chesapeake Hospice House, Harwood, MD.

He was born February 16, 1944 in Washington DC, to the late John Henry Dunlap and Elsie Talso Dunlap. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty years, Karen Slebodnik Dunlap, son, John Dunlap (Jenny) of...

Feb 27, 2018

Dora Mae Ward McGrath, 86, of Burtonsville, MD passed away February 27, 2018.

She was born on October 9th to Austin Lewis Ward and Margie Mae Bowman in 1931.

Dora was a member of Burtonsville Baptist Church. She retired from the Naval Surface Weapons Center in 1987. She was a lifetime resident of Burtonsville. She...

Feb 25, 2018

Calvin Stuart Fischer, 82, of Laurel, MD passed away on February 25, 2018.  He was born in 1935 to Albert Fischer, Sr. and Genevieve (Zoeller) Fischer in Baltimore, MD.  He was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Parish in Laurel where he served for many years as an usher.  He was an active supporter of the St...

Feb 25, 2018

Rosemary Palmer, 79, of Laurel, Maryland passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 25, 2018.

She was born on April 7, 1938 to William Aglinsky and Josephine (nee Stankos) Aglinsky in Osage, West Virginia.

She enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She had a keen interest in medicine and health, and...

Feb 24, 2018

Thurman Edward Carnell, 76 of Laurel, Maryland ,passed away February 24th 2018

He was born in 1941 to Thurman Howard Carnell and Delma Josephine Ward in Buck Valley Pennsylvania.

Thurman was a member of the Teamsters local 557, Served the United States Airforce from 1960 to 1964, He belonged to Berkey church in Winber, PA....

Feb 22, 2018

Eva N. Armstrong beloved wife of 67 years to Melville Robert Armstrong Jr., Eva lived in the Burtonsville area for over 50 years and was a former member of Alliance in Colesville and Spencerville Free Methodist. She worked as a financial secretary for Montgomery County Public Schools., devoted mother of Kenneth Armstrong, Steven Armstrong and his wife Doreen and...

Feb 19, 2018

On February 19, 2018, Audrey Garrett passed away at home with her family. She was born in Burtonsville in 1921.

After graduating from Montgomery Blair High School, she worked for the Department of Agriculture. She spent her retirement in Beltsville, which was her home for the past thirty years.

She enjoyed reading, gardening, bird watching,...

Feb 17, 2018

In Loving Memory

Benjamin “Benny” Basileo

February 7, 1925-February 17, 2018

Benjamin “Benny” Basileo, 93, transitioned to eternity with his family by his side at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington DC on February 17, 2018.

Benny was born on February 7, 1925 to Alberto and Lucia Basileo, in New York...

Feb 16, 2018

Frances Irene Gordon

February 12, 1950 – February 16, 2018

Frances Gordon entered heaven on Friday, February 16th after a lengthy illness.  She is survived by three siblings, William, Edward, and Jenny; and her nephew William Campbell Jr., his wife, Donna, and their daughter Caitlin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank. ...

Feb 16, 2018

On Friday, February 16, 2018, Ray Andrew Miles, 74, a resident of Charlestown Retirement Community, passed away after a long battle with diabetes and heart conditions. Ray Miles was the son of Ray Miles, Sr. and Emma Ridgeway. The family owned a grocery store in the Highridge area of Laurel, MD. They lived above the store and sold groceries,...

Feb 16, 2018

Mr. John Robert Pidgeon, fondly remembered as Jack passed away at the age of 93 on February 16, 2018 in Rockville, Maryland surrounded by the love and support of his family. He is survived by his son, Gary Pidgeon; and daughter, Gayle Watts. Jack Pidgeon was born on March 19, 1924 in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania and served in the U.S....

Feb 16, 2018

“Nicholas (Nick) Andrew Rabickow, 74, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on Friday, February 16th, 2018 at Summerlin Hospital.

Nick was born in Clairton, PA to Nick and Anna Rabickow, on December 8th, 1943. He graduated from the University of Georgia and was a veteran of the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Army. Nick...

Feb 16, 2018

Juanita C Lovett, 91 of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at home following a prolonged illness on Friday February 16th

She was born in Olney, Texas to Roger and Birdie (Glenn) Cox in 1926.

Juanita was an dedicated Army wife.  She managed the frequent relocations and separations living at a variety of duty stations in...

Feb 12, 2018

Carlyle “Bing” Owens Byington, 77, was born on 1 September 1941 to Floyd Wood Byington and Gwendola Owens in Jerome, Idaho. He grew up in Idaho, and Utah.  He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He had a deep love for our Savior, and he was a scriptorian as he feasted on...

Feb 9, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Opal Knisley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 9, 2018

In Loving Memory of James Conley Jestes Sr.

James Conley Jestes Sr., 61 of Laurel passed away from Leukemia and COPD with his children and family by his side on  February 9, 2018.

He was born on November 10, 1956 to Joseph E. Jestes Sr. and Maryland E. Jestes in Laurel, Maryland.

Jim...

Feb 5, 2018

Betty Nahas, 84 of Maryland City, Laurel, MD passed away February 5, 2018.  She was born in 1933 to Herman and Marie Michael in Davenport, IA.  Betty was a member of the Laurel Senior Friendship Club.  She retired from Maryland City Elementry as a Secretary. She also served in the Navy from 1953 to 1959 and was honorably discharged...