Obituaries

Dec 21, 2017

Irene Carder, 88, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away in the afternoon of December 21, 2017.  She was born in Lens, France in 1929 to Edward Schwonek and Josephine Kubiki.  She worked as a bank teller and eventually an assistant manager at Citizen’s National Bank (currently PNC) from 1971-1981. Irene enjoyed being a wife, a mother, and gardening.

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Dec 20, 2017

Dr. William (Bill) M. Garrett, Jr., a southern gentleman, passed peacefully on December 20, 2017, in Laurel, Maryland. Bill was a loving big brother, father, and grandfather. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on November 24, 1946.  He was proceeded in death by his mother Helen Dickson Garrett (of Orangeburg S.C.) and father William Marvin Garrett, Sr. (of...

Dec 20, 2017

John Peter Paicos, a longtime resident of the West Laurel area, passed away on December 20, 2017 at his home in Laurel.  He was 79. John was born on May 20, 1938 to the late Peter and Christina Paicos and grew up in Brighton, Massachusetts. He was a graduate of Boston Latin School and later attended John’s Hopkins University...

Dec 19, 2017

Shirley P. Freto, 78 of Woodstock MD formerly of Turtle Creek, PA passed away on December 19, 2017.  Shirley was born on August 30, 1939.  Her parents were William M rMcGuire and Thelma (Dugan) McGuire of Turtle Creek, PA.  She was a member of St. Mary's of the Mill Catholic Church, Laurel, MD.  She was rerired from New York...

Dec 17, 2017

Robert Edward Gunn, Jr., a lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2017 at his home.  He was 54.  He was born January 28, 1963 to the late Robert and Helene Gunn.  He graduated from Laurel High School in 1982.  Everyone he knew called him “Buddy” because he was truly everyone’s buddy.  He enjoyed spending time...

Dec 14, 2017

Perry Frank Iannaconi Jr. (PJ) died unexpectedly in his home on December 14, 2017 in Baltimore, MD at the age of 39.

PJ is survived by his parents, Perry and Teresa Iannaconi of Laurel, MD; wife Janel Southerland of Baltimore, MD; sisters Amy Luycx of Parrish, FL and Angela Peerman of Bowie, MD, nieces and nephews Rosemary...

Dec 13, 2017

Andrew Lee Johnson, 74, Longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday December 13, 2017 at University of Maryland, Laurel Regional Medical Center.

He was born in 1943 to William McKinnley Johnson and Mercy (Moore) Johnson in Blounts Creek, NC.

Andrew retired as a supervisor from the Maryland and Virginia Milk...

Dec 13, 2017

Robert (Bob) Winters Jr passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Blue Ridge Hospice in Winchester, VA and was surrounded by his family.  Bob was born April 4, 1936 to the late Robert and Thelma Winters of Cameron, W.VA.  He served in the United States Navy and was a Superintendent for Blake Construction Company of Washington, DC.  He...

Dec 11, 2017

Colin Michael Roberts, 42, of Laurel, Md passed away on December 11th, 2017.

He was born in 1975 to John Philip Roberts and Margaret Barclay Roberts in Washington, DC.

He was currently employed at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

He enjoyed MUSIC and spending time with...

Dec 8, 2017

Joan Peel Mulligan, longtime resident of Silver Spring, MD, passed away early in the morning of Friday, December 8, 2017, at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Olney, Maryland. She was born on December 8, 1929, to the late Robert (Sam) and Ruth Peel in Washington, D.C.  Joan graduated from Eastern High School, where she met...

Dec 6, 2017

Betty Jenkins-Evans departed this world and entered into the loving hands of God on December 6, 2017.  Her daughter Wanda stayed by her side day and night until her passing.

Born December 1937 in Washington D.C. to Berklin and Edith Jenkins, Betty was educated in the Washington D.C. Public Schools.  One of nine children, Betty...

Dec 6, 2017

James Eugene Redmiles, a longtime resident of Jessup, passed away on December 6, 2017 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD.  He was 83.  James was born on November 23, 1934 to the late James and Mae Redmiles in Laurel (High Ridge), MD.   He served in the US Army.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge...

Dec 6, 2017

Clinton Jessee, known to all his friends as simply “Jessee”, 81, passed away December 6, 2017 after a hard-fought illness.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, long-standing member of the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 100 and Teamsters Local Union 639.

Clinton is survived by his two brothers, Carlos James Jessee and Roy...

Dec 5, 2017

Jerry Mitchell, 72, passed away on December 5th 2017 surrounded by his family.  We lost a father, husband, and one of the kindest, most honest, and respectable men you could ever hope to meet.  He was a loving husband of 45 years to Ramona Mitchell, and father to son Jason Mitchell, and daughter Lauren Mitchell. Jerry grew up in...

Dec 2, 2017

Joanne Reitz Blackstock, 92, of Laurel MD passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at University of Maryland Laurel Regional Medical Center.

She was born in 1925 to Joseph and Rhoda (Henderson) Reitz in Indianola, PA.

Joanne was an active member of the Laurel Presbyterian Church, joining in 1968. She graduated...

Dec 2, 2017

Richard J. Mazzuca, Sr, 84 of Laurel, MD passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017.

He was born April 9, 1933 to Anthony Mazzuca and Concetta Merante Mazzuca in Cold Spring, New York.

Richard (Dick)  was a member of St. Mary’s of the Mills prior to moving to Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. He was one of...

Nov 30, 2017

Adeline Antoinette DeVuono “Addie” passed away on Thursday, November 30 peacefully at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia Maryland.  A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Scaggsville, Maryland on December 30 at 10:00.  Addie is survived by her two sons Anthony and William, their wives, six grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

Addie...

Nov 29, 2017

Anna Digges Ludwig, age 89, passed away at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD on November 29, 2017.

She was born in 1928 to Carson Eubanks and Lottie E. (nee Tyler) Eubanks in Laurel, MD.  She was an active member of the First Assembly of God.  Anna worked for the U.S. Treausry Department for a...

Nov 28, 2017

Nov 27, 2017

Robert (Bobby) S. Miles, 83 a resident of Laurel, MD passed away on Monday, November 27,2017 and was the son of the late Lloyd and Ruth Miles.

Bobby was married to Joyce (Nee-Dwyer) for 61 years.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Debra Joyce Miles; sisters Mary Lupton, Mildred Sweeney, Eleanor Poe and...