Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

David Haggerty

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.

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

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

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

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...

Sandra Janelle Graves

Sandra Janelle Graves

Sep 25, 2017

Sandra Janelle Graves, 71 of Laurel, passed away suddenly on Monday September 25, 2017.

She was born on July 22, 1946 in North Carolina and raised in the Great Smokey Mountains to Jay and Isabella Hyder-Blackwell in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Sandy retired from 40 plus years in property management. She enjoyed her Great Smokey Mountains,...

Marilynn Ann Kempf

Marilynn Ann Kempf

Sep 23, 2017

Marilynn Ann Kempf, passed away on September 23, 2017, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Marion Kempf; dear mother of Edward, Paul and Joseph Beisler. Also survived by several grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Chapel of the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, Maryland 20707 on Thursday, September...

Harold E. Basey

Harold E. Basey

Sep 19, 2017

Harold (Hal) Eugene Basey, 83 of Laurel passed away on Tuesday,  September 19, 2017.

Hal was born on April 16, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was the son of the late Artie & Cora Basey of Indiana. He is predeceased by his wife Pamela Jean Marie Basey. Hal is survived by his nieces...

Marvin Wayne Schneider

Marvin Wayne Schneider

Sep 18, 2017

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Edward Benedict Simms, Jr.

Edward Benedict Simms, Jr.

Sep 17, 2017

On Sunday, September 17, 2017 of Laurel, MD.  Beloved husband of 56 years to Olivia J. Simms; loving father to James A. Simms, Elaine B. Simms Kaneshiro, S. M. Alexandra Simms, Andrew B. Simms, and the late John E. Simms; grandfather to Krystle, Keilee, Tani, Noah, Lexiana, and Irie.  Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:30-10:30am at the...

Robert Arthur Hughes

Robert Arthur Hughes

Sep 17, 2017

Robert “Bob” “Smiles” Hughes, age 87, passed away in his home in Fulton, MD on September 17, 2017.  He was born on November 2, 1929 in Laurel, MD to the late James Fredrick and Barbara Elizabeth Hughes.  He was a 1945 graduate of Laurel High School.  After serving in the US Army for 2 years, he pursued a career...

Daniel F. Slater

Daniel F. Slater

Sep 15, 2017

Danny was born on June 20, 1942 in Laurel, MD to Herman and Edith Slater. He was a lifelong resident of Savage and a member of the First Baptist Church of Savage. Danny loved the Lord and loved spending time with his family. His pastimes included family vacations (especially cruises), watching NASCAR races, watching the Baltimore Orioles and the...

Evans Iyke Odionyenfe

Evans Iyke Odionyenfe

Sep 14, 2017

Evans Ikechi Odionyenfe, (48) of Ellicott City, MD passed away September 14, 2017.

He was born in 1969 to Paul Odionyenfe and Anyadindu Onyenfe in Umuahia, Nigeria.

Evans was a member of Touch of Love Bible Church, Laurel MD

He enjoyed basketball.

Evans is survived by wife Onyinye Odionyenfer and son,...

Judy Marie Warring Pickeral

Judy Marie Warring Pickeral

Sep 13, 2017

Judy “Shots” Warring Pickeral, a longtime Laurel resident, passed away on September 13, 2017 at Howard County General Hospital.  She was 56.  She was born on September 13, 1961 to Laverne and the late George Warring, Sr.  Judy was a proud ole lady of the Gypsy Tramps Motorcycle Club and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.  She was an...

Kenneth J. Busic, Sr.

Kenneth J. Busic, Sr.

Sep 13, 2017

Major (Retired) Kenneth James Busic Sr., 82, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at home with family on September 13, 2017.

He was born in 1934 to Emory M. Busic and Marjorie G. Busic in Baltimore, MD.

Ken attended navigation school, pilot training, and missile school.  He was a crew commander...

Leonard G. Dent

Leonard G. Dent

Sep 12, 2017

An obituary will be published in the near future.

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Karen Lu Rittenhouse

Karen Lu Rittenhouse

Sep 10, 2017

Karen L. Rittenhouse, 80, a long-time resident of Hampton VA and Winchester VA, died Sunday, September 10, 2017 in Rockville, MD.

Mrs. Rittenhouse was born August 6, 1937 in Evergreen Park, IL; the daughter of William and Lillian Holmberg Suesse. She married Edward Rittenhouse on May 31, 1958 in the Chicago area.

Before retirement in...

Rev. Francis L. (Frank) Hannagan

Rev. Francis L. (Frank) Hannagan

Sep 5, 2017

On September 5, 2017, Reverend Mr. Francis Leo Hannagan, 89, a Permanent Deacon at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Laurel, Maryland passed peacefully at home in his sleep. “Deacon Frank” is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Jean (Mertz) Hannagan, his loving daughter Valerie J. Oliver-Palmen (Corey), his devoted son Allen T. Hannagan (Denise), his ten grandchildren:...

Nancy Lalane Mitchell

Nancy Lalane Mitchell

Sep 5, 2017

Nancy Lalane Mitchell, a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on September 5, 2017 at Howard County General Hospital.  She was 69.  She was born on September 7, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to the late John and Mary Fitzgerald.  She retired in 2012 from the Local Union as a sheet metal worker.  Nancy fostered dogs through an organization called...

Guy Jonathan Gobbel

Guy Jonathan Gobbel

Sep 3, 2017

Guy Jonathan Gobbel, 33 of Laurel passed away 09/03/2017 He was born July 1st 1984 to Timothy and Pamela Gobbel in McKeesport, PA He enjoyed hanging out with friends and family, camping, spending time at the beach, and most of all singing Karaoke He is survived by: Father, Timothy Gobbel , Brothers, Matthew Gobbel (Amy), Jason Gobbel (Laura), Nathanael...