Obituaries

Jan 27, 2018

Edna Harding, 98, of Laurel, passed away January 27, 2018. Born on May 5, 1919, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Edward Otto and Mary Fenton Lehmann.

Edna graduated from Laurel High School. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 60 and held various jobs from a nurse’s aide, a...

Jan 26, 2018

Larry J. Wilson of Laurel, MD passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2018. He was born on October 30, 1951 to Amos Wilson and Myrtle (Colley) Wilson in Fairfield, AL. He worked as a truck driver for over 45 years while working at A.H. Smith & Sons, Hess and retiring at Sunoco. He loved golfing and spending time with...

Jan 24, 2018

Margaret (Peggi) Graves, the sixth of seven children was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Shelton and Katherine Jordan.  Her four brothers, Thomas, Lester, Glenn, James and two sisters preceded her in death.  Peggi was educated in the public schools of Pittsburgh, namely Lincoln Elementary and Westinghouse High School from which she received a high school diploma. Peggi...

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...

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),...

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,...

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Jan 15, 2018

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...