Obituaries

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...

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...