Obituaries

Jan 26, 2017

Billy A. Rolf, 84, of Highland, MD passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017.

He was born to Harmen Rolf and Virginia (Hershman) Rolf in Oakland, MD.

Billy was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Highland, MD. He loved to work with his hands, whether it...

Jan 25, 2017

Curtis Crawford, son of the late Robert Crawford and Ethel Tolbert Crawford  and the grandson of the late Charlotte Christopher Watson and the late Ben Tolbert, quietly departed this life Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Hospital in Charlotte Hall, Maryland.  He was born February 3, 1935 in Greenwood, South Carolina and made his home in Landover,...

Jan 25, 2017

On January 25, 2017 Matthew D. Rager beloved son of David V. Rager and the late Deborah L. Rager (nee Merson); devoted brother of Nicole Rager Buechner; dear uncle of Ashley Barrett; loving grandson of Norma Murphy.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Chapel of Donaldson Funeral Home, PA. 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, Maryland...

Jan 24, 2017

Thomas Blanche (age 81), resident of Laurel MD, passed away on January 24th 2017 . He was born in Greenock, Scotland and was the son of the late William and Agnes Blanche. He is survived by his loving wife Faye Blanche, sons Brian Blanche and Alan Blanche, sisters Kitty Werner and Wilma Bissett, and grandchildren Dylan and Taylor Blanche....

Jan 24, 2017

Thomas Bird “T-Bird” Burton Jr. 54, of Laurel, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017.

He was born in 1962 to Thomas B. Burton Sr. and Shirley (Bryan) Burton Cheverly, MD.

T-Bird was a carpenter who could fix anything and build everything. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...

Jan 23, 2017

Marcus Colbert is survived by his loving mother, Shirley Colbert, his father Ralph Brent, his sister Cynthia Colbert, brothers: Darrell Colbert, Jamar Colbert, Davon Colbert, Tyree Brent and Donte Brent, niece Amya Ndiaya and nephew Amir Ndiaye.

Marcus was a lifelong resident of the City of Laurel.  He attended Laurel High School, graduating in 2005.  He began...

Jan 21, 2017

Charles N. Neal, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at his home.  He was a longtime resident of the Laurel and Jessup area.  He was born on March 12, 1964.  He was an avid Nascar and Football fan.  He enjoyed dirt bikes, ATV’s, and model cars.  He was currently working as a Mobile Home Mechanic for...

Jan 21, 2017

Jeddie Mae Le Goff (née Bristow), 84, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 21, at home.

Mrs. Le Goff was born on Sept. 24, 1932, in Borger, Texas. She was the valedictorian of her senior class at Landon High School in Jacksonville, Fla.

She worked as an administrative assistant at Squibb Corporation in...

Jan 21, 2017

William J. Fowler “Billy” a resident of Glenwood, Maryland passed away peacefully at Heartlands Assisted Living after a long battle with cancer on January 21, 2017. He was 49.  He was born on November 4, 1967 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Thomas and Betty Fowler, now of Tarpon Springs, Florida.  Billy grew up in Burtonsville and attended Paint Branch...

Jan 19, 2017

On January 19,2017 Joseph F Herron Jr. “Butch” of Laurel Maryland passed away at the age of 65.

Beloved son of the late Charlotte “Betty’ Herron and Joseph F. Herron Sr.; Devoted Husband to Nancy Herron; and proud and cherished father of Amanda and Danny Herron. He is also survived by 30 loving cousins and 60 plus...

Jan 18, 2017

Jan 17, 2017

Marion A. Lynch passed away peacefully on January 17, 2017 at the magnificent age of 98.  She has gone to join her beloved husband, Edward, the love of her life, who preceded her in 2013.

Born at home on Thanksgiving Day in 1918 in the middle of the Spanish Flu epidemic on Staten Island, NY...

Jan 15, 2017

Gloria Ruth Eader, 91, a life time resident of Burtonsville, MD, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born in Olney, MD on November 29, 1925 to Roy and Margaret Athey of Burtonsville, MD.   Gloria is survived by her children, Cynthia Wright and her husband Dallas, Brian Eader and his wife Lois, Gary Eader and his wife...

Jan 15, 2017

Zara E. Oliver, a resident of Laurel, passed away on January 15, 2017 at Morningside House of Laurel.  She was 102.  She was born on January 7, 1915 to the late Richard and Sarah Hardisty in New York.  Growing up, she lived on a tobacco and cattle farm in Mitchellville, MD with her father while her mother worked in...

Jan 12, 2017

Jan 12, 2017

Donald "Pete" Bussink, Sr., 81, of Laurel, MD passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017.

Born August 27, 1935, in Washington, DC, Pete attended St. John's, served in the US Army &

married the love of his life, Beverley, in 1957.  Pete was a lithographer by trade and a proud

union member.  He ...

Jan 12, 2017

“Beloved mother, grandmother, gaga, teacher, friend and Nee Nee”

Lorraine Boccheciamp was good and faithful servant her entire life.  She passed away on January 12 at Gilcrest Hospice Services in Columbia Maryland. There were countless times in her life where if there someone in need she was first to assist whether it was giving clothing,...

Jan 8, 2017

Leta Hall passed away at her home in Silver Spring, Md., on Sunday, January 8, 2017 after a short but courageous battle with colon cancer. She was diagnosed just after Thanksgiving but was dedicated to living her life as usual, as best she could, regardless of her health situation. Leta was born on the Fort Ord Army base outside...

Jan 4, 2017

Michael Paul Wade, a resident of Laurel, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 4, 2017.  He was 58.   He was born on January 6, 1958 to the late Richard and Helen (Fox) Wade in Pennsylvania.  He was a graduate of Parkdale High School in Riverdale Park and a member of Community United Methodist Church in Laurel.   Mike...

Dec 30, 2016

Amanda Sue Ciccone, 51, of Laurel, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016.

She was born to Frank J. and Joan (Lord) Ciccone in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Amanda was a cartographer for the FAA taking great pride in her work which carried over into her love for painting. She also had a love for animals especially...