Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Stephen Ciambor, Iii
Jul 31, 2017
On July 31, 2017 in Columbia, Maryland, loving husband of Jan Ciambor. Devoted father of Scott Ciambor (Christy) and Michael Ciambor. Adoring grandfather of Kai and Luca Ciambor. Dear brother of Velma Baginski of Depew, New York.
Friends may call on Sunday August 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. Laurel. A Funeral...
Mary Alice Keeney
Jul 29, 2017
Mary “Shorty” Keeney, 87, of Savage, Maryland passed away July 29, 2017. She was born April 6, 1930 to Robert and Virgie Sherman of Savage. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Savage since 1976. She enjoyed sharing life and memories with her family. She provided “daycare” for all 5 grandchildren and so enjoyed every...
Joseph William Longfellow
Jul 24, 2017
Joseph William Longfellow, Sr., a resident of Laurel and formerly of Beltsville, MD died July 24, 2017 at the age of 98.
He was born November 11, 1918 in Harrington, DE to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Longfellow. He was an Army WWII Veteran that served in the 738th Tank Battalion. He retired from Sheet Metal Work...
Virginia Nestell Baliles
Jul 21, 2017
Peacefully, on Friday July 21, 2017, Virginia Nestell Baliles, aged 85 of Laurel MD, reunited in heaven with her beloved husband James Harold and their son Dale Everett.
Virginia was a wonderful wife and mother and was devoted to her family. As an only child, she enjoyed the large and loving Baliles family and always delighted in...
Mary Pearl Dalseg
Jul 19, 2017
Mary Pearl Dalseg of Winchester, VA passed away at the Laurel Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MD on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Mary was born in Berryville, VA on July 30, 1919 to the late Charles Walter Whirley and the late Mary Betty (nee Wiley) Whirley.
Mary was a beloved mother, grand and great grandmother, as well...
Stanley Ellsworth Allen, Jr.
Jul 18, 2017
Suddenly on July 18 in Martinsburg, WV. Stanley Ellsworth Allen, Jr. formerly of Laurel, MD. devoted son of Marjorie Lee Coon Allen and the late Stanley Ellsworth Allen, Sr. of Falling Waters, WV. Loving father of Stanley Ellsworth Allen, III of Laurel, MD.and the late Anthony Lee Allen. Grandfather of 5. Great grandfather of 3 Brother of Martin Lee...
Jesse Raymond Moore, Sr.
Jul 18, 2017
Jesse R. Moore, Sr. of Crofton, MD, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was 34. He was born on June 30, 1983 to his parents, David and Paula Moore in Denver, CO. After graduating from Air Academy High School, where he played football and was known as “the one to...
Gertrude Louise Poe
Jul 13, 2017
Gertrude Louise Poe was born on September 21, 1915 in Granite, Maryland. On July 13, 2017, her heavenly father took her home to be with her sisters, parents and countless family members and friends. She spent most of her life working and living in Laurel, Maryland where she was the editor of The News Leader (now The...
Jeffrey Lemoyne Morris
Jul 10, 2017
Jeffrey Lemoyne Morris, 59 of Jessup passed away on July 10, 2017.
He was born in Waynesburg, Pa to Donald and Avis Morris.
He enjoyed his dogs, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca, his son Jeffrey, daughter in law, Gloria, grandchildren Isadora Grace...
Paul Dougie Then
Jul 7, 2017
Suddenly on July 7, 2017 in Edgemere, Maryland, Paul Dougie Then, beloved boyfriend of Jessica LaSanta. Loving son of Chantha Then. Devoted brother of Erica Then, Deshaun Gentry and Pat Then.. He was passionate about his motorcycles and his career in the cycle industry.
Friends may call at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., Laurel on Thursday, July...
Rosemary Grant Ronayne
Jul 5, 2017
Rosemary Grant Ronayne, a resident of Hedgesville, W.V. passed away July 5 at home. She was 93.
Rosemary was born on March 13, 1924 in Clarksburg, W.V. Her parents were Myrl and Estella Grant. She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing and Catholic University in Washington D.C. There, while studying to become a midwife, a shy busdriver...
Louis "Louie" Robert Zell
Jul 3, 2017
Louis “Louie” Robert Zell, a resident of Laurel, passed away on July 1, 2017 at his home. He was 57. He was born on June 8, 1960 to Martin and Violet Zell in Philadelphia, PA. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, the water and the beach, good food, fast cars, treasure hunting, took pride in his work, and spending time...
Donald J. Reitz, Phd.
Jul 2, 2017
Donald J. Reitz, PhD died July 2, after a long illness. He spent forty -six years educating teachers at Loyola University. Doctor Reitz was educated at the former St Charles College, Catonsville, and St. Mary's Seminary and University, Roland Park, where he also taught. He received his Masters degree in Philosophy from Catholic University, Washington, D.C. and was awarded...
Kathleen A. Miller
Jul 2, 2017
Kathleen Adeline Miller, a longtime resident of the Laurel/Savage area, passed away on July 2, 2017 at her home in Laurel. She was 94. Kathleen was born on January 10, 1923 to the late Charles and Pearl Riley and lived in Savage, MD with her five siblings. She attended school in Savage and later went to work at Savage...
Gena Stansbury Pearson
Jun 30, 2017
Gena Stansbury Pearson, 54, of Laurel passed away Friday, June 30, 2017, at Georgetown University Hospital.
Visitation will be Friday, July 14th from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Donaldson Funeral Home in Laurel. Services will be held Saturday, July 15th at 1:00 p.m., at St. Mary of the Mills Church. Interment will follow in Ivy Hill Cemetery....
Jerry Glenn Keller
Jun 29, 2017
Jerry Glenn Keller, of Laurel, age 72, passed away June 29th, 2017.
He was born October 8th, 1944 to Rev. Orville Glenn and Dorothy A. Keller in Huntington, WV.
He graduated from Huntington East High School and attended Marshall University. He proudly served his country in the US Army, was a...
John D. Borras
Jun 27, 2017
John Borras, 47 of Laurel passed away June 27th 2017 at Howard County Hospital.
He was born in 1970 to Dennis Borras and Deborah Swann.
John was a wonderful father to two girls, Sarah and Faith Borras.
He was employed by Weis Supermarkets. He enjoyed sports, specifically North Carolina Tar Heels and North...

