Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Marian L. Frentz

Marian L. Frentz

Jan 21, 2018

Marian Frentz, 63, of Laurel MD was called home in the early morning hours on January 21, 2018.  She was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, and a great friend to many.  She was best known for sharing her love of the Lord with all those she met.  She will be dearly missed.

Marian was born on...

Betty Conrad Johnson

Betty Conrad Johnson

Jan 21, 2018

Betty Conrad Johnson (Watkins) Age 89, of Laurel, Md. died January 21, 2018 after a long illness. She was born to Ordie and Agnes Conrad on December 30, 1928, in Pickens, W.V. She is predeceased by her son, Michael Watkins and five Brothers and Sisters.  She is survived by her daughter Janet (Paul) Russillo, her son, Stephen Watkins (Jane),...

Aretta Marie Lilly

Aretta Marie Lilly

Jan 19, 2018

Aretta Marie Lilly, 92 years old, passed away at Harbor Hospice, Dallas, TX on January 19, 2018.

She was born on March 27, 1925 in Pax WV, to Nova (Bowyer) Thomas and Henry Thomas.

Aretta was a long-time resident of Daniels, WV. She worked as a hospital kitchen supervisor, and was a loving wife, mother,...

George B. Allen Sr.

George B. Allen Sr.

Jan 14, 2018

George B Allen Sr, 86 of Stoney Beach, Maryland passed  away in his home Sunday January 14, 2018.

He was born in 1931 to William Elmer Allen and Sarah Virginia Hobbs in Delaware and resided most of his life in Laurel, Maryland.

In his childhood George was an  Alter boy at St. Mary Of The...

Joseph P. Slebodnik

Joseph P. Slebodnik

Jan 10, 2018

Joseph Paul Slebodnik, “Pop,” 95, recently of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away on January 10, 2018.

He was born December 5, 1922 in Lilly, Pennsylvania to John and Mary Slebodnik.

He was a military veteran who proudly served his country in the Army during World War II from January 1943 to October 1945.  During his...

Mary Josephine Minnick

Mary Josephine Minnick

Jan 10, 2018

Mary Josephine Minnick, a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.  She was 90.

Mary Jo was born on October 3, 1927 in Eckhart, MD to the late Joseph F. Schreiber and Clara Regina (Condry) Schreiber.  She graduated from Saints Peter and Paul Ursuline Academy in Cumberland, MD in 1945.  She was a...

Nathan Jossiah Bowman

Nathan Jossiah Bowman

Jan 9, 2018

Nathan Jossiah Bowman…

walked into the Loving Arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 9, 2018 at the age of 17. He was born on July 31, 2000 in Laurel, MD with an undeniable light shining from within his small soul.

After Faith Baptist Christian School, he attended Howard County...

Stacie M. Richards

Stacie M. Richards

Jan 8, 2018

Stacie Richards, a lifelong resident of Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2018 at the age of 46.

Stacie dedicated multiple years of her life working in the field of education for Anne Arundel County Public Schools.  In 2005, she received her Master’s degree in Literacy  from Loyola college.  While working within the classroom,...

Robert Ernest O'Brien

Robert Ernest O'Brien

Jan 8, 2018

Robert O’Brien was born February 19, 1934 in Flint, Michigan to Robert J. O’Brien and Molly (Willerth). He graduated from Georgetown School of Foreign Service in 1956.

He had also graduated from the School of Catholic University, Washington D.C. in 1966.

Robert married Ruth (Poczekaj) O’Brien in Flint, Michigan, August 26, 1961. He worked in...

Darlene Ruth Jensen

Darlene Ruth Jensen

Jan 7, 2018

Darlene Ruth Jensen, 92 years old, died at the Gilchrist Hospice Center, Columbia, MD on January 7, 2018.

She was born on October 21, 1925 to Birdeva and Walter Hinke of Welton, IA.

She was a 48 year resident of Laurel, an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, a resident...

Evan J. Powell

Evan J. Powell

Jan 6, 2018

On Saturday, January 6th, 2018, at the age of 82, Evan J. Powell passed away peacefully at Heartlands Assisted Living under the excellent care of Gilchrist Hospice.  His devoted wife, Margaret, of 62 years was by his side.

Evan was born in Shamokin, PA on July 23, 1935 to William and Margaret Powell. Evan is predeceased by...

Raymond "Brownie" Brown

Raymond "Brownie" Brown

Jan 5, 2018

Raymond LeRoy Brown, age 80, passed early Friday, January 5th, 2018 at 2:34am in Ellicott City, Maryland. He was surrounded by those that loved him deeply as he gently took his last breath. Raymond was born August 27, 1937 of Edward Russell Brown and Dorothy Dorsey Brown. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp as a...

Norma Lee Wines

Norma Lee Wines

Jan 4, 2018

Norma Lee Wines, age 83, of Hyattsville, MD passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Doctor’s Community Hospital.

Norma was born in Washington, DC on March 20, 1934 to the late Leo and the late Erva (nee Clark) Lamp.

Norma was the loving wife of Ernest L. Wines, the beloved mother of  Donna L....

Anita Agnes Fischer

Anita Agnes Fischer

Jan 4, 2018

On January 4, 2018 Anita Fischer (Murphy), age 76 of Laurel passed away peacefully. She was born in Baltimore, MD was a graduate of the Institute of Notre Dame, and worked for the Federal Aviation Administration where she met her husband of 52 years Calvin Fischer.  She was an avid fan of the Days of Our Lives, as well...

Melvin Allen Venable

Melvin Allen Venable

Jan 2, 2018

Melvin Allen Venable, loved father, brother, and family member, died January 2, 2018.  He was born in 1956 to Melvin Arthur Venable and Frances Minnick.

He worked as a mechanic for quite some time before retiring just last year.  Melvin was a die-hard Washington Redskins fan who enjoyed fishing, listening to country and classic rock music, spending...

Lisa Ann Michalek

Lisa Ann Michalek

Dec 31, 2017

After braving a tremendous fight with pancreatic cancer, Lisa Bosch Michalek passed away peacefully on December 31, 2017. Lisa was born on August 4, 1960 in Baltimore, MD to the late Harriett and Noel Bosch. She is survived by her daughter Jamie Michalek, son-in-law Payton Thomas and granddaughter Maya Eleanor. Lisa's extended family includes sisters Ruthellen (Jonathan) Good and...

Everett C. Latleif

Everett C. Latleif

Dec 25, 2017

Everett C. Latleif Sr. 94 of Laurel passed away 12/25/17

He was born in 1923 to Charles and Claudia Latleif in Laurel

Everett was a member of St. Mary’s church in Laurel for many years until moving to Watertown Tennessee to live with his son

He retired...