Obituaries

Apr 6, 2018

Lillian A. (Smitherman) Shepherd, 86 of Laurel, passed away on April 6, 2018.

She was born March 2, 1932 to George and Louise (Barton) Smitherman.

Lillian graduated from Elkridge High School in 1949. She lived a majority of her life in Laurel. She worked at A&P Grocery, Safeway and also at Shoppers, in Laurel. In...

Apr 4, 2018

Judy Eveline Cole, 59 of Laurel passed away April 4, 2018.

She was born January 4, 1959 to John and Maria Doyle.

Judy was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her children and granddaughter. Some of her favorite activities included; Bingo, Trivia, Crocheting, Needlework, and Crossword Puzzles. We will miss her loving, passionate,...

Apr 2, 2018

John Nikolaus “Nick” Espinoza was born April 5, 1968 in Stuttgart, Germany to Juan Francisco and Katherine Marie Espinoza, where Juan was stationed for the US Army. After returning to the US, Nick was raised in Alexandria, VA, where he attended Hayfield Secondary. Nick built a career as a skilled tradesman. He loved working with his hands and applying...

Apr 1, 2018

Stanley H. Souder, 89 of Catonsville passed away April 1, 2018.

He was born in 1928 to Edgar H. Souder and Ada Souder in Laurel Maryland. The seventeeth child of eighteen.

Stanley was a member of Charlestown Community Church, and a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard (Merchant Seaman’s), and the United States Army....

Mar 31, 2018

William F. McCowan, 94, of Cheverly, MD, passed away on March 31, 2018.  Bill was born January 12, 1924 in Michigan, the son of Franklyn A. and Emma (Cary) McCowan.

After high school graduation, he proudly served in the US Army Air Corps from 1942-1946.  McCowan then earned undergraduate and master’s degrees from Michigan State University, while...

Mar 31, 2018

Stuart (“Stu”) Bradley Robbins of Laurel, Maryland, died suddenly only one week into diagnosis and treatment of acute leukemia.

Stu was born in Laurel, June 12, 1950, son of Chandler S. and Eleanor C. Robbins.

He graduated from Laurel High School in 1968 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Western Maryland College.  His...

Mar 28, 2018

Mary G. Whitmer, 93, of Groveland, FL passed away at her residence on March 28, 2018. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Martin Whitmer, Lieutenant Colonel, Army Ret. She is survived by two daughters, Carol (David) Kowalewski and Sandra L. (Mike) Billick; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and other extended family and friends. She will truly be missed....

Mar 23, 2018

Irene Scovitch (93) formerly of Laurel, MD & Venice, Florida  passed away peacefully,  March 23, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Scovitch.

She is survived by their children:  Maria (Joseph) Camelio, Joseph M. Scovitch, Christopher (Eileen) Scovitch, Anthony (Tami) Scovitch &  many Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren.

Irene was born in England. ...

Mar 23, 2018

Kenneth Earl Butler was born on September 10, 1949 in Lorain, Ohio to David Butler, Sr. and Katie Catherine Price. His journey ended on March 23, 2018.  He met and married Elvira Carol Hicks May 2, 1981.

Kenney honorably served as a Private in the United States Army in Viet Nam 1969- 1970.  Service awards - Bronze...

Mar 23, 2018

John J. Ladabouche, 86 of Laurel passed away March 23, 2018.

He was born in 1931 to William and Madeline Ladabouche in Rutland, Vermont.

John (Jack) was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of the American Legion, Post 60, and a member of St. Mary’s of the Mills Perish.  He was an avid golfer, enjoyed...

Mar 22, 2018

JoAnn Rodriguez (Anderson) passed away on March 22, 2018 in Jersey City, N.J.  She was born in Washington, D.C. on March 6, 1969 to Joe E. and Kirsten (Hoft) Anderson.  JoAnn grew up with her younger brother Eric in South Laurel, Md. (The Montpelier Community)

She played a little piano, she was an active soccer player and...

Mar 21, 2018

James Wallace Watson II (Jim to his friends and family), age 87 of Laurel, Md. passed away on March 21, 2018 in Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born in 1930 to James W. Watson and Pearl Merson in Baltimore, Md. Jim was a member of Laurel Post 60 of the American Legion, Lodge 1504 of the Laurel Moose...

Mar 21, 2018

Vivi Diefenthaler was born Helene Gregory Vona on December 4th, 1943 in Frederick , Maryland.  She was a shy young girl who blossomed into a vibrant, spirit-filled woman of the Lord.  She was a true prayer warrior.  She prayed with people and reached out to people wherever she went.  She spent countless hours working with Jon, her husband, at...

Mar 20, 2018

“Bill” William H. Bayles, a lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away at his home on March 20, 2018 at the young age of 74.  Bill was born on May 10, 1943 in Connecticut. At a young age his family moved to Connecticut then Laurel, Maryland.   He was a graduate of Laurel High School, Class of 1961.  He worked for...

Mar 19, 2018

Roland S. Culler, age 87, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2018 at The Johns Hopkins Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Roland (who was known as Buzz), was born on September 15, 1930 in Fairland, MD to the late Roger S. Culler and the late Edna L. (Crown) Culler.  Buzz was a member of the Epiphany...

Mar 19, 2018

Frances Barbara Marshall passed away suddenly on March 19th, 2018 at the age of 93, to join her Heavenly Father, predeceased by husband Hubert Marshall on March 31st, 1993.  Frances is survived by daughters Carol Brown (spouse Billy) and Linda Garbutt (spouse Vic), five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

Frances was a Christian, a talented...

Mar 17, 2018

Jose N. Amoa, 64 of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Saturday March 17, 2018

He was born in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

He enjoyed traveling, driving his work truck and always helping others.

He is survived by Wife, Children and Grandchildren.

Visitation will be on March 27, 2018 from 11:00 AM...

Mar 16, 2018

Philip Henry Sinclair, 65 of Laurel, passed away on March 16, 2018 after battling complications of diabetes.  Phil was born in Washington, DC to Wallace and Blair Sinclair on June 20, 1952.  A lifelong resident of Laurel he attended Laurel High School.

His career path mirrored his life’s enjoyments.  He worked for various music centers including Chuck...

Mar 15, 2018

Gladys Louise Diggs was born in Opelika, Alabama on April 1, 1937.  Gladys was the oldest of four sisters - Mae Masters (Hyde Park, MA); Amanda Maddox, Carol Jackson, Debbie Williams (each from Philadelphia, PA) and a brother Michael Williams (Upper Darby, PA).  She was married for 56 years to James Austin Diggs.  Gladys departed this life early March...

Mar 13, 2018

Edward Joseph Terech, 77, a 47-year resident of Laurel, MD passed away on March 13, 2018 after a protracted effort to control acute myeloid leukemia.  He was a long time member of the St. Mary’s of the Mills Parish.  Ed was born in Windsor, Ontario, and grew up in Toronto.  He attended Christ the King College of Western Ontario...