Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Beverley O. Bussink
Oct 22, 2017
Beverley Ann Owen Bussink, 84, of Laurel, Maryland passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Gilchrist Hospice Center surrounded by her children. She was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on May 23, 1933. Her family moved to Detroit, Michigan when she was a young child and later to Silver Spring, Maryland where she graduated from Blair High...
Mary Lou Oertly
Oct 21, 2017
Mary Lou Oertly passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in San Jose, California. Born 1928 in Trenton, New Jersey, She lived most of her life in Maryland with her husband David Oertly. After the death of her husband in 2009, she was ready to go be with Jesus and with her husband Dave in her Heavenly...
Luisa M. Vazquez
Oct 19, 2017
Luisa Muñoz Vázquez, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2017 at her home in Laurel, MD. She is survived by her beloved family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 6-8 pm and Monday, October 23, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 at Donaldson Funeral Home, 313 Talbott Ave, Laurel, MD 20707 and...
Kenneth D. Alcorn
Oct 16, 2017
Kenneth Dewitt Alcorn
Peacefully on October 16, 2017, Kenneth DeWitt Alcorn, age 64, of Laurel, Maryland passed away with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Bethesda, Maryland on August 15, 1953, to Anne and Newell Alcorn.
He was a resident of Laurel all his...
Edward J. Przybyla
Oct 15, 2017
On October 15, 2017, Edward J. Przybyla "Pollock Eddie" age 68, passed away peacefully at his home, after a courageous battle with melanoma brain cancer. He was the son of the late Rita and Edward Przybyla of Manchester, NH. where he developed his passion for horses from his dad, and worked at Rockingham Race Track in Salem, NH. in...
Robert L. Marton
Oct 13, 2017
Robert L. Marton, 94, a Laurel native, businessman and World War II veteran, died October 13.
Robert attended Laurel Elementary and graduated from Laurel High School. He was a talented artist, and attended classes at the Maryland Institute College of Art and the University of Maryland. Following his service in the Pacific in World War II, he...
Georgine "Jean" Patla
Oct 7, 2017
On October 7, 2017, our beloved Jean Patla was called home.
Jean Patla was born April 7, 1961 to late Rose Marie and Bernard Petak in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, later in life moving to Mount Gilead, Ohio where, she graduated from Mount Gilead High School. She had two older brothers, Mark Petak and Bernard Petak and...
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...
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