Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Jesse Raymond Moore, Sr.
Jul 18, 2017
Jesse R. Moore, Sr. of Crofton, MD, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was 34. He was born on June 30, 1983 to his parents, David and Paula Moore in Denver, CO. After graduating from Air Academy High School, where he played football and was known as “the one to...
Gertrude Louise Poe
Jul 13, 2017
Gertrude Louise Poe was born on September 21, 1915 in Granite, Maryland. On July 13, 2017, her heavenly father took her home to be with her sisters, parents and countless family members and friends. She spent most of her life working and living in Laurel, Maryland where she was the editor of The News Leader (now The...
Jeffrey Lemoyne Morris
Jul 10, 2017
Jeffrey Lemoyne Morris, 59 of Jessup passed away on July 10, 2017.
He was born in Waynesburg, Pa to Donald and Avis Morris.
He enjoyed his dogs, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca, his son Jeffrey, daughter in law, Gloria, grandchildren Isadora Grace...
Paul Dougie Then
Jul 7, 2017
Suddenly on July 7, 2017 in Edgemere, Maryland, Paul Dougie Then, beloved boyfriend of Jessica LaSanta. Loving son of Chantha Then. Devoted brother of Erica Then, Deshaun Gentry and Pat Then.. He was passionate about his motorcycles and his career in the cycle industry.
Friends may call at the Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., Laurel on Thursday, July...
Rosemary Grant Ronayne
Jul 5, 2017
Rosemary Grant Ronayne, a resident of Hedgesville, W.V. passed away July 5 at home. She was 93.
Rosemary was born on March 13, 1924 in Clarksburg, W.V. Her parents were Myrl and Estella Grant. She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing and Catholic University in Washington D.C. There, while studying to become a midwife, a shy busdriver...
Louis "Louie" Robert Zell
Jul 3, 2017
Louis “Louie” Robert Zell, a resident of Laurel, passed away on July 1, 2017 at his home. He was 57. He was born on June 8, 1960 to Martin and Violet Zell in Philadelphia, PA. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, the water and the beach, good food, fast cars, treasure hunting, took pride in his work, and spending time...
Donald J. Reitz, Phd.
Jul 2, 2017
Donald J. Reitz, PhD died July 2, after a long illness. He spent forty -six years educating teachers at Loyola University. Doctor Reitz was educated at the former St Charles College, Catonsville, and St. Mary's Seminary and University, Roland Park, where he also taught. He received his Masters degree in Philosophy from Catholic University, Washington, D.C. and was awarded...
Kathleen A. Miller
Jul 2, 2017
Kathleen Adeline Miller, a longtime resident of the Laurel/Savage area, passed away on July 2, 2017 at her home in Laurel. She was 94. Kathleen was born on January 10, 1923 to the late Charles and Pearl Riley and lived in Savage, MD with her five siblings. She attended school in Savage and later went to work at Savage...
Gena Stansbury Pearson
Jun 30, 2017
Gena Stansbury Pearson, 54, of Laurel passed away Friday, June 30, 2017, at Georgetown University Hospital.
Visitation will be Friday, July 14th from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Donaldson Funeral Home in Laurel. Services will be held Saturday, July 15th at 1:00 p.m., at St. Mary of the Mills Church. Interment will follow in Ivy Hill Cemetery....
Jerry Glenn Keller
Jun 29, 2017
Jerry Glenn Keller, of Laurel, age 72, passed away June 29th, 2017.
He was born October 8th, 1944 to Rev. Orville Glenn and Dorothy A. Keller in Huntington, WV.
He graduated from Huntington East High School and attended Marshall University. He proudly served his country in the US Army, was a...
John D. Borras
Jun 27, 2017
John Borras, 47 of Laurel passed away June 27th 2017 at Howard County Hospital.
He was born in 1970 to Dennis Borras and Deborah Swann.
John was a wonderful father to two girls, Sarah and Faith Borras.
He was employed by Weis Supermarkets. He enjoyed sports, specifically North Carolina Tar Heels and North...
Suzanne N. Johnson
Jun 27, 2017
Suzanne Nittolo Johnson, 62, of Laurel, Maryland passed away June 27, 2017 at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia, Maryland.
She was born in 1954 to the late George P. and Barbara Nittolo in Millville, New Jersey. Her early years were spent growing up in Millville with her loving parents. She has been a resident...
Gilbert Thomas Duck
Jun 25, 2017
Gilbert Thomas Duck, a lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away on June 25, 2017 in Columbia, MD. He was 85. He was born on June 14, 1932 to the late Percival H. and Margaret Duck. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Savage. He enjoyed playing golf, spending time in Myrtle Beach, and spending time with his...
Steven Gregory Snow
Jun 22, 2017
Steven G. Snow passed away peacefully in his home on June 22, 2017. Steve was the beloved son of Ward P. Snow Jr. (deceased) & Doris Washburn Snow (deceased). He is survived by his wife Diane and her brother Danny, his brother David & his wife Marsha, his three children: Jonathan & his wife Faith, Brennan & his wife...
George Washington Somerville
Jun 20, 2017
George Washington Somerville passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Country Gardens Assisted Living in Highland, MD. George was born in and raised in the High Ridge area of Laurel on February 27, 1930 to the late William Somerville and the late Laura Gidding.
George was employed at Contee Sand & Gravel for over 60 years. ...
Jane Lee Mullis
Jun 20, 2017
Jane Lee Mullis, age 60, of Frederick County Maryland passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, MD.
Jane was born on September 19, 1956 to the late John Henry Bright and the late Ruby Lee (nee Taylor) Bright. She was raised in Laurel, MD and spent the first 45 years...
Virginia M. Cope
Jun 17, 2017
Virginia M. Cope passed away on June 17, 2017 she was the beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Cope; devoted mother of Patricia A. Lucas and her husband Peter; loving daughter of the late Roscoe and Marguerite Snoeberger; cherished sister of the late Paul W. Snoeberger; dear friend of the late Dolores Vanyo. She will be missed by...
Lucius Ross Jr.
Jun 16, 2017
“…Nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”
Matthew 26:39
LUCIUS ROSS JR was born to his late parents Lucius Ross Sr. and Rose Ella (Lee) Ross on
December 15, 1948 in Washington, D.C.
Lou was educated in the public school systems of Washington, D.C. and...
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