Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
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...
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Sep 12, 2017
An obituary will be published in the near future.
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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
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
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
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...

