Obituaries

Raymond Joseph Prior, Jr.

Apr 23, 2017

Raymond Joseph Prior, Jr., a longtime resident of Greenbelt and formerly of Laurel, passed away on April 23, 2017 at his home.  He was 64.  He was born January 10, 1953 to the late Raymond and Eileen Prior in Riverdale, MD.  Raymond was a graduate of Laurel High School in 1971.  He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after...

Thomas A. Harris

Apr 23, 2017

Thomas Arthur Harris, 73, of Laurel, Maryland passed away April 23, 2017.

He was born on August 18, 1943 to Thomas Arthur Harris, Sr. and Ella Mae Harris at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C.

He worked for 30 years at Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, which later became Bell Atlantic, starting...

Kathryn Ann Dushole

Apr 20, 2017

Kathryn Ann DuShole, 60 of Pasadena, MD passed away April 20, 2017 after a valiant fight with cancer.

She was born in 1956 to James Robert McLain and Rose Mary Madison in Fort Meade, MD and was raised in Laurel.

Kathryn graduated from Laurel High School in 1974 and was active...

Mary E Butler

Apr 19, 2017

Mary Elaine Butler, 88, of Columbia, MD passed away April 19, 2017.  She was a resident of Vantage House for 3 years and lived in Florida and Beltsville, MD.

She was born in 1928 to Harry J. Renn and Janet C. Grauel in Spencerville, now Burtonsville.

She is survived...

James E. Hildebrand

Apr 18, 2017

James Hildebrand, 50, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away April 18, 2017.

He was born in 1966 in Washington, DC to Robert E. Hildebrand of Locust Grove, VA and Carol L. Brooks of Laurel, MD.

He was no longer employed due to his disabilities. He enjoyed car races, movies, concerts and visiting...

J. Robert Rich

Apr 18, 2017

J. Robert Rich, a resident of Estero, Florida passed away on April 18, 2017 at ManorCare Nursing Home in Ft. Myers, FL.  He was 90.  He was born on October 6, 1926 to the late Wilmer and Virgie Rich in Burtonsville, MD.  On November 29, 1959, he became a saved Christian under Pastor Kelly of Spencerville Free Methodist Church.  ...

Folly David D'Assomption Alias Jovino Ananou

Apr 16, 2017

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Linda Marie Moffett

Apr 16, 2017

Linda Marie Moffett, 69, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on Easter morning, April 16, 2017.

She was born on November 24, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland to Dorothy and Albert Zepp.

Linda was a graduate of Towson State University, earning her Master’s Degree in Kinesiology (Physical Education).

Linda...

Henrietta Veronica Monaghan

Apr 12, 2017

Henrietta V. Monaghan passed away on April 12, 2017; She was the beloved daughter of the late Harry and Mary Spangler; loving sister of the late Margaret Wagner; dear aunt of Michael and Kevin Wagner and Etta Money. Also survived by several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit...

Belinda Ann Mitchell

Apr 11, 2017

Belinda Mitchell, (age 63) passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at her residence in Laurel, MD.

Belinda was employed as an Academic Program Specialist with the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) for over 22 years before retiring in May of 2016 for medical reasons.  Belinda was also an active member of the Laurel Moose Lodge....

Patricia Dorothy Sweeney

Apr 8, 2017

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Sharon Ruth (Palmisano) Helms

Apr 7, 2017

Sharon Helms a lifelong resident of Laurel, Maryland passed away at the age of 55 on April 7, 2017.  Sharon was born in March of 1962 to Marion (Mickey) and Rose Palmisano both now deceased. She was employed as a financial analyst at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Sharon is the devoted mother of Jacob and Olivia Helms; dear...

Jackson N. "Jack" Mcgee

Apr 6, 2017

Jackson Neil McGee, 78 of Laurel, MD passed away on April 6, 2017.

He was born in 1938 to Gerald Brock McGee and Letha Pearl White in Mill Creek, WV.

He retired from Northrop Grumman in 1999 and from Allied Chemical previously.

He enjoyed walking, cycling, cooking...

Gary Rafael Yil

Apr 4, 2017

Gary was the first born to Gracia (Grace) Ruiz and Guarinex Gary Yill Sr. on July 23, 1986.  Gary was loved by his family and friends.  He was an accomplished baker and an aspiring artist. When ordering flowers keep in mind Gary's favorite colors were Red and Blue.

Amy Moritz Ridenour

Mar 31, 2017

Amy Moritz Ridenour was called home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.  Her husband and two of her children were at her bedside when she passed away.

In addition to being a beloved wife, mother and friend, Amy was known by many more as a leader of the...

Edward Joseph Dabolt, Sr.

Mar 30, 2017

Gerald Charles Rentschler

Mar 30, 2017

Gerald Charles Rentschler, age 84, of Laurel, MD passed away on March 30, 2017 at the Gilchrist Hospice Center of Howard County in Columbia, MD.

Gerald was born on May 21, 1932 in Jacksonwald, PA to the late Charles Elias Rentschler and the late Thelma Caroline Rentschler (nee Strassburger).  Gerald attended Muhleberger Township High School and graduated...

Dorothy Ann Anderson

Mar 26, 2017

Dorothy Ann Anderson (Dottie) passed away suddenly on 3/26/17 at her home in West Laurel where she resided for 50 years. For most of her adult years, she was a homemaker, content to take care of her children and grandchildren.

Dorothy's youth was spent on Backus Mountain in West Virginia where she lived with her parents. She...

Furman Banks Walker

Mar 25, 2017

F. Banks Walker, 59, of Laurel passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017.

He was born in 1958 to Lenny (Crowder) and the late Furman Walker in Roanoke, VA.

He is survived by his loving companion Mary Underwood, children Lauren Walker (Brennan) and Garrett Walker, children’s mother Marie Walker, mother Lenny Walker,...

Santiago Telon Simon

Mar 24, 2017

Estimada es a los ojos de Jehova la muerte de sus santos. Salmos 116:15 Apreciables hermanos y amigos, la familia Telón Chalí les informa que Santiago Telón Simón pasó a la presencia de nuestro Dios el viernes pasado. La actividad funebre se llevara a cabo el dia jueves, 30 de marzo de 2017 en Donaldson Funeral Home P.A. ubicada...