Obituaries

Durel Ruben Riggleman, Sr.

May 24, 2017

Durel Ruben Riggleman, Sr., a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home.  He was 81.  He was born on October 11, 1935 in Virginia to the late Peter and Martha Riggleman.  He was a member of First Assembly of God in Beltsville and enjoyed working on cars and doing carpentry in his...

Howard C. "Howie" Fenton

May 22, 2017

Howard C. “Howie” Fenton, 85 of Laurel, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017.

He was born in 1931 to Howard Lloyd and Florence (Bebout) Fenton in Akron, Ohio.

Howie was a Master Sargent (E-8) serving with the United States Army for 30 years from May 1948 until his retirement in June...

Charles Raymond Tansill

May 21, 2017

Charles Raymond Tansill, 78, of Jessup, MD passed away early in the morning on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Ray was the son of Doris Marie (Conner) Tansill and Charles Benjamin Tansill. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Crone Tansill, his daughter Helen Tansill, and his mother Doris Tansill. He leaves behind his father, Charles Benjamin Tansill,...

Betty Jane Davenport

May 20, 2017

Betty Jane Davenport, 83, of Laurel Maryland.  Passed away surrounded by her family, May 20, 2017.

She was born in October 23, 1933 to William Laurence and Ava Rosa Cole in Laurel, Maryland.

Betty was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Laurel Chapter Number 75.

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Jerry Showalter

May 20, 2017

Gerald  L.“Jerry” Showalter passed away on May 20, 2017, born in Glendale, WV and spent most of his life in Laurel, MD with his wife and kids before retiring to Smyrna , DE; beloved husband of Mary Margaret “Marge”Showalter; devoted father of Stacy Smith, Scott Showalter and Cindy Marshall; loving grandfather of Samantha Marshall, Emily Smith and Andrew Marshall....

William C. Winfrey Sr.

May 17, 2017

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Edna A. (Reely) Souder

May 17, 2017

Edna Arabella Souder born October 16, 1919, died May 17, 2017 in Columbia, MD. Mrs. Souder was the wife of the late Philip Everett Souder. She was the daughter of Charles R. and Florence I. Reely of Laurel, MD. Mr. and Mrs. Souder lived in Crisfield, MD until his death and she moved to Columbia, MD. Mr. and Mrs....

Kathryn Kay (Delauder) Harrison

May 14, 2017

Kathryn Kay Harrison, 72, of Laurel MD passed away on May 14, 2017 at her home.

She was born in 1944 to John and Dora (Andrick) DeLauder in Elkins WV.

Kay was a member of the Laurel Lions Club. She retired from City of Laurel  She enjoyed playing cards, shopping and...

Marie Ann Gilbert

May 13, 2017

Marie Ann “MiMi” Gilbert, 92 formerly of College Park, MD peacefully passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017.

She was born March 5, 1925 to Anna Scovitch and Joseph Ropko in Westmorland County, PA.

Marie worked as an admisistrative assistant before retiring to Flordia where she kept busy in various part time...

E.C. "Buck" Beaver

May 13, 2017

ELMER C. “BUCK” BEAVER

Born in Philadelphia, PA on January 24, 1924 to the late Charles Beaver and Lillian Lee, Elmer C. “Buck” Beaver passed peacefully on Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at the age of 93.

After high school, Buck enjoyed playing baseball in the minor league before ultimately deciding to pursue a career with...

Elvin Leon Baker

May 13, 2017

Elvin Leon Baker, a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from Cancer.  He was 83.  He was born on December 23, 1933 to the late George and Ethel Baker in Union City, Indiana.  He graduated from Union City West Side High School in 1951 and also attended Prince George’s Community College, where he took...

Nancy S. Burke

May 12, 2017

Nancy S. Burke, 84, of Ashton, MD peacefully passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Nancy was born June 25, 1932 in Washington, DC, graduated from McKinley High School and retired from the FBI.  She is preceded in death by her husband, "Ed" Burke.

Nancy and her husband devoted their time to the Coast Guard...

Marianna Duvall Klopfer

May 11, 2017

Marianna Duvall Klopfer passed away on May 11, 2017.  She was a Montgomery County native born July 18, 1934 in her parent’s home in Fairland, Maryland.  She attended Fairland Elementary school, Silver Spring intermediate, and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in the class of 1952.  She married Edwin J. Klopfer on June 20, 1952 in her parent’s home,...

Carl Edward Clever, Sr.

May 11, 2017

Carl Edward Clever, Sr., age 77, passed away at his residence in Savage, MD on Thursday, May 11, 2017.  Carl was born on July 21, 1939 in Waynesboro, PA to the late Herman August Clever and the late Margaret Elizabeth Clever (nee Fitz).

Carl retired from the United States Army in July of 1978 after 21 years...

Ruth J. James

May 9, 2017

Ruth J. James, a resident of Laurel, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD.  She was 88.  Ruth was born on March 5, 1929 to the late Buford A. and Ollie K. Ivester in Greenville, SC where she was raised.  She was a longtime resident of Plattsburgh, NY before...

Darryl R. Duckworth

May 2, 2017

Darryl Robert Duckworth, age 76, of Laurel, MD passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Lorien Nursing Home of Elkridge in Elkridge, MD.

Darryl was born in Lansing, MI on February 23, 1941 to the late Ralph Duckworth and the late Beatrice (nee Barnes) Duckworth.  After graduating from high school Darryl  spent two years in the...

Yong Nam Pak

Apr 28, 2017

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Wilma Dolores Duck

Apr 27, 2017

Wilma Dolores Duck, a lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Howard County General Hospital.  She was 84.  Known as Dolores to most, she was born on October 8, 1932 in Beltsville, MD to the late Wyatt W. and Glenna Mae (Barnes) Goad.  Dolores retired as Vice-President from Laurel Building Association after 35 years. ...

Edward Peter Cunningham

Apr 27, 2017

Edward Peter Cunningham, a retired Electrical Engineer, PhD and devoted father and husband, died Thursday at the Laurel Regional Hospital due to complications from a stroke.  He was 89.  He was a graduate of University College in Dublin, Ireland and earned a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in 1952, a Master’s Degree from Washington University in 1962 and a...

Rita Moran Case

Apr 26, 2017

Rita Moran Case died peacefully on April 26, 2017 at the age of 94. She was born to John and Marie Moran in Malvern, Pennsylvania where she shared a happy childhood with her sister Marie. She married  Edson Case and raised six children. Her entire adult life was dedicated to ensuring the happiness  and wellbeing of her family. She...