Obituaries

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....

May 19, 2018

Barbara Ann Brey of Laurel, MD passed away on May 19, 2018 after a brief illness.  She was born in 1935 to Mary Margaret Sullivan in Milwaukee, WI.

Barbara was a founding, life-long, and active member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Laurel.  Her generosity knew no bounds.  She donated her time and resources to more charities...

May 16, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Ruth McKenzie Thiele (87) of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2018. Betty was born on April 15, 1931 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Margaret Jane Anderson and Ralph Waldo Emerson McKenzie both of whom had come to Canada from Scotland after the First World War.

During her high school years, Betty was...

May 13, 2018

George Hageage, 87 of Laurel MD, passed away May 13, 2018

He was born in Washington, DC to Lewis and Bahia Hageage in 1930

George retired in 1995. He enjoyed going to Laurel race track where he had many friends. George also was a fan of the Washington Senators and the Washington Nationals.

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May 13, 2018

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

May 13, 2018

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

May 12, 2018

Janet E (Fulton) Benton, lifetime resident of Laurel, Md. passed away peacefully on May 12, 2018 at age 97. Born in 1920, she graduated Laurel High School in 1937 and began her working career with jobs at the Laurel Post Office, Revere Copper and Brass, Acacia Life Insurance, before traveling to Puerto Rico to marry her high school sweetheart...

May 11, 2018

Bessie Irene Park, age 90, a long time resident of the Scaggsville area of Laurel passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018.  She was born on December 4, 1927 in Howard County, MD.

Bessie worked at Ft. Meade in the military gun shop, assisting with the cleaning and maintaining of the guns.

Bessie enjoyed music...