Obituaries

Aiden Sebastian Ramdat

Nov 1, 2017

Aiden S. Ramdat, 19 months, of Laurel, passed away as a result of chemotherapy, Wednesday November 1, 2017.

He was born in 2016 to Mark Ramdat and Rosa Albanez in Silver Spring Maryland.

Aiden was a very active little boy who enjoyed singing, dancing, playing with his toys, playing with his...

Peter Paul Kennedy

Oct 31, 2017

Peter Kennedy of Russett, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2017 at age 84.

Born in Queens, New York, to the late Joseph J. and Anna M. Kennedy.

He graduated from Manhattan College in 1955 and was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Navy in 1957. Peter served...

William Adam Todd Jr.

Oct 31, 2017

William Adam Todd, Jr., 83, of Laurel, MD, passed away October 31, 2017 after a five-year struggle with cancer.

He was born in 1934 to William Adam Todd, Sr. and Mary Willie (King) Todd in Washington, DC.

Bill was an active member of St. Philips Episcopal Church, Past Master of Laurel...

Eva Elizabeth (Ward) Rice

Oct 26, 2017

Eva Elizabeth Rice, a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on October 26, 2017 at Howard County General Hospital.  She was 94.  She was born on July 13, 1923 in Gamber, MD to the late Herman Alfred and Martha Pearl Ward.  She was a  member of the Eastern Star and a charter member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

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James E. "Jimmy" Rutherford

Oct 25, 2017

James Earl “Jimmy” Rutherford, of Laurel, MD passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Gilchrist Hospice Center of Howard County in Columbia, MD.  He had been ill for a very long period of time.

He worked for BFI for 30 years.  He retired in 2013.  He was a resident of Laurel for more than 30 years. ...

Eric Zimmerman

Oct 23, 2017

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Nellie D. Murphy

Oct 22, 2017

Nellie D. Murphy, 92 of Laurel, passed away Sunday October 22, 2017.

She was born to George and Lois (Webb) Frazier in Tennesee.

Nellie attended St. Matthews United Methodist Church. She enjoyed visiting Myrtle Beach, SC, and Kure Beach, NC, attending shows and spending time with her family.

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Beverley O. Bussink

Oct 22, 2017

Beverley Ann Owen Bussink, 84, of Laurel, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Gilchrist Hospice Center surrounded by her children.  She was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on May 23, 1933.  Her family moved to Detroit, Michigan when she was a young child and later to Silver Spring, Maryland where she graduated from Blair High...

Mary Lou Oertly

Oct 21, 2017

Mary Lou Oertly passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in San Jose, California. Born 1928 in Trenton, New Jersey, She lived most of her life in Maryland with her husband David Oertly. After the death of her husband in 2009, she was ready to go be with Jesus and with her husband Dave in her Heavenly...

Luisa M. Vazquez

Oct 19, 2017

Luisa Muñoz Vázquez, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2017 at her home in Laurel, MD. She is survived by her beloved family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 6-8 pm and Monday, October 23, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 at Donaldson Funeral Home, 313 Talbott Ave, Laurel, MD 20707 and...

Kenneth D. Alcorn

Oct 16, 2017

Kenneth Dewitt Alcorn

Peacefully on October 16, 2017, Kenneth DeWitt Alcorn, age 64, of Laurel, Maryland passed away with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Bethesda, Maryland on August 15, 1953, to Anne and Newell Alcorn.

He was a resident of Laurel all his...

Edward J. Przybyla

Oct 15, 2017

On October 15, 2017, Edward J. Przybyla "Pollock Eddie" age 68, passed away peacefully at his home, after a courageous battle with melanoma brain cancer. He was the son of the late Rita and Edward Przybyla of Manchester, NH. where he developed his passion for horses from his dad, and worked at Rockingham Race Track in Salem, NH. in...

George A. Mckay

Oct 15, 2017

An obituary will be published upon completion.

Robert L. Marton

Oct 13, 2017

Robert L. Marton, 94, a Laurel native, businessman and World War II veteran, died October 13.

Robert attended Laurel Elementary and graduated from Laurel High School.  He was a talented artist, and attended classes at the Maryland Institute College of Art and the University of Maryland. Following his service in the Pacific in World War II, he...

Georgine "Jean" Patla

Oct 7, 2017

On October 7, 2017, our beloved Jean Patla was called home.

Jean Patla was born April 7, 1961 to late Rose Marie and Bernard Petak in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, later in life moving to Mount Gilead, Ohio where, she graduated from Mount Gilead High School.  She had two older brothers, Mark Petak and Bernard Petak and...

David Haggerty

Oct 5, 2017

David Wayne Haggerty, 60 of Laurel, Md. passed away October 5, 2017.

David was born on August 25,1957 in Keyser, West Virginia

He is preceded by his sister Jeanette Pearl and his father Walter Haggerty.

David is survived by his mother Wanda Secrist {he referred to her...

John Thomas Perone Jr.

Oct 5, 2017

John Thomas Perone, Jr., passed away peacefully on October 5, 2017.

John was the beloved son of the late John Perone, Sr. and Margaret Perone.

He is survived by siblings, children and grandchildren, including many loving family members, dear friends and business associates.

John Perone was remarkable in so many ways. He lived...

Ruth B. Link

Oct 4, 2017

Ruth B. Link passed away peacefully on October 4, 2017, Ruth was the beloved daughter of the late Clifton and Lottie Link; devoted sister of the late Clifton C. Link Jr. and Stephen Wesley; loving aunt of Virginia Bunke and her husband Fred, Dr. Sarah A. Link  and her husband Randy Kegel and great aunt of John, Joseph, Luke...

Matthew Alexander Mohabir

Sep 28, 2017

On September 28, 2017, God called home his son, Matthew Alexander Mohabir. The son of Martin and Debbie Mohabir, Matthew was born on December 24, 2000. He was a child of God known as Lil Gims (God Is My Savior). He attended Reservoir High School in Fulton, MD.  He was a devoted member of St. Mary of the Mills...

Jimmy Randall Wood

Sep 26, 2017

Jimmy Randall Wood, 58, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away 9/26/18. He was born in 9/23/1959 to John Kenneth Wood, and Doris Ann (Byrum) Wood.  Jimmy was a U.S. Veteran, who served in the U.S Army.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.  He is survived by his wife, Joyce, children Amy, John, and Maria, grandchildren...