Obituaries

Feb 24, 2018

Thurman Edward Carnell, 76 of Laurel, Maryland ,passed away February 24th 2018

He was born in 1941 to Thurman Howard Carnell and Delma Josephine Ward in Buck Valley Pennsylvania.

Thurman was a member of the Teamsters local 557, Served the United States Airforce from 1960 to 1964, He belonged to Berkey church in Winber, PA....

Feb 22, 2018

Eva N. Armstrong beloved wife of 67 years to Melville Robert Armstrong Jr., Eva lived in the Burtonsville area for over 50 years and was a former member of Alliance in Colesville and Spencerville Free Methodist. She worked as a financial secretary for Montgomery County Public Schools., devoted mother of Kenneth Armstrong, Steven Armstrong and his wife Doreen and...

Feb 19, 2018

On February 19, 2018, Audrey Garrett passed away at home with her family. She was born in Burtonsville in 1921.

After graduating from Montgomery Blair High School, she worked for the Department of Agriculture. She spent her retirement in Beltsville, which was her home for the past thirty years.

She enjoyed reading, gardening, bird watching,...

Feb 17, 2018

In Loving Memory

Benjamin “Benny” Basileo

February 7, 1925-February 17, 2018

Benjamin “Benny” Basileo, 93, transitioned to eternity with his family by his side at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington DC on February 17, 2018.

Benny was born on February 7, 1925 to Alberto and Lucia Basileo, in New York...

Feb 16, 2018

Frances Irene Gordon

February 12, 1950 – February 16, 2018

Frances Gordon entered heaven on Friday, February 16th after a lengthy illness.  She is survived by three siblings, William, Edward, and Jenny; and her nephew William Campbell Jr., his wife, Donna, and their daughter Caitlin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank. ...

Feb 16, 2018

On Friday, February 16, 2018, Ray Andrew Miles, 74, a resident of Charlestown Retirement Community, passed away after a long battle with diabetes and heart conditions. Ray Miles was the son of Ray Miles, Sr. and Emma Ridgeway. The family owned a grocery store in the Highridge area of Laurel, MD. They lived above the store and sold groceries,...

Feb 16, 2018

Mr. John Robert Pidgeon, fondly remembered as Jack passed away at the age of 93 on February 16, 2018 in Rockville, Maryland surrounded by the love and support of his family. He is survived by his son, Gary Pidgeon; and daughter, Gayle Watts. Jack Pidgeon was born on March 19, 1924 in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania and served in the U.S....

Feb 16, 2018

“Nicholas (Nick) Andrew Rabickow, 74, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on Friday, February 16th, 2018 at Summerlin Hospital.

Nick was born in Clairton, PA to Nick and Anna Rabickow, on December 8th, 1943. He graduated from the University of Georgia and was a veteran of the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Army. Nick...

Feb 16, 2018

Juanita C Lovett, 91 of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at home following a prolonged illness on Friday February 16th

She was born in Olney, Texas to Roger and Birdie (Glenn) Cox in 1926.

Juanita was an dedicated Army wife.  She managed the frequent relocations and separations living at a variety of duty stations in...

Feb 12, 2018

Carlyle “Bing” Owens Byington, 77, was born on 1 September 1941 to Floyd Wood Byington and Gwendola Owens in Jerome, Idaho. He grew up in Idaho, and Utah.  He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He had a deep love for our Savior, and he was a scriptorian as he feasted on...

Feb 9, 2018

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Feb 9, 2018

In Loving Memory of James Conley Jestes Sr.

James Conley Jestes Sr., 61 of Laurel passed away from Leukemia and COPD with his children and family by his side on  February 9, 2018.

He was born on November 10, 1956 to Joseph E. Jestes Sr. and Maryland E. Jestes in Laurel, Maryland.

Jim...

Feb 5, 2018

Betty Nahas, 84 of Maryland City, Laurel, MD passed away February 5, 2018.  She was born in 1933 to Herman and Marie Michael in Davenport, IA.  Betty was a member of the Laurel Senior Friendship Club.  She retired from Maryland City Elementry as a Secretary. She also served in the Navy from 1953 to 1959 and was honorably discharged...

Feb 4, 2018

John Gutierrez Parks, age 90 passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 11:30 pm.

He was born in 1927, to George Langworthy Parks and Petronilla Gutierrez Parks in Tarlac, Tarlac, Philippines. In 1952, John came to the United States and settled in the Washington DC area where he started Spectrum Painting. He loved his job, was...

Feb 4, 2018

In Remembrance of Bill French Jr.

Bill French Jr, a resident of Laurel Maryland died unexpectedly on February 4, 2018. He was born on April 15th,1966 in Maryland to Bill French Sr and Grace (Abbate) French

Bill graduated from Fairmont High School in 1984 after which Bill worked various jobs. Bill started working for Amtrak...

Feb 4, 2018

Michael Sager, age 93, of Jessup, Maryland passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018.  Michael is survived by his wife, Lumi, and family members.

Feb 4, 2018

Dorothy Cecelia Murphy passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in her home with her loved ones around her.  She was born to Ernest Frederick Sr. and Ada Marguerite Lassahn in the City of Baltimore on September 24, 1933. She grew up on Jefferson Street in Baltimore City and graduated from Patterson High School.

Dorothy met her...

Feb 3, 2018

Mary Catherine Christianson - Carrico, originally from New York City, settled in Laurel in 1970.

She was born in 1938 to Patrick McNiff and Maggie Kate Brady, in New York City.

Mary was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church. She retired from realestate. She was an artistic visionary and very creative....

Feb 3, 2018

Barbara Marie Eddins, 73, of Columbia, Maryland passed away on February 3rd.  She was born in 1944 to John Willett and Marie Barbee Willett of Silver Spring.  After graduating from Montgomery College, she was a member of the administrative staff at the Applied Physics Laboratory of the Johns Hopkins University.  She left there in 1971 to raise her two...

Jan 30, 2018

Katherine Marie Cadle, age 77, passed away on January 30, 2018 from natural causes.  She was born March 23, 1940 to Harace and Anna S. Cadle in Washington D.C.  She was a teacher in Prince George’s County for 30 years.  She taught at Nicolas Orem Middle School, Buck Lodge Middle School, M.L. King Middle School, Bowie High School, and...