Obituaries

Dec 11, 2016

Dec 10, 2016

Richard W. Vigar, 79, passed away on December 10, 2016 at Holy Cross Hospital.

He was raised in Burtonsville and then went to serve 30 years in the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer.

Richard, whom we all know as “Dicky” is survived by two siblings, Johanne Cole and Loraine Young as...

Dec 9, 2016

Carol Ann Carr (nee Meister), a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on Friday December 9, 2016 at Laurel Regional Hospital.  She was 74.  She was born on June 13, 1942 to the late Edward and Katherine Meister in Cumberland.  She graduated from Laurel High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland.  She worked as a...

Dec 5, 2016

Mary Anne Royster, "Ari", 70 years old of Laurel, MD, passed away on  December 5, 2016

from complications due to cystic fibrosis. Dr. Royster was the daughter of the late James F. and Margaret Waugh Royster of Danville, KY. She was born in Danville, attended Centre College and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University.

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Dec 3, 2016

J. Gail Bernhard, 67, a lifelong resident of Laurel, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She was born in 1949 to Holton and Olive B. (Hanks) Merson in Riverdale, MD. She was a member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Laurel.  Gail graduated from the University of Maryland and received her Master’s...

Dec 2, 2016

On December 2, 2016 Robert Lee Helton Sr. beloved husband of 14 years to Judy Helton and the late Thelma Helton; devoted father of Robert L. Helton Jr. and his wife Deborah, Loretta Jane Bemis and her husband Kris, John Russell Helton and his wife Judy Kay, Mark Steven Helton and his wife Suzanne. Step-father of Julie...

Nov 30, 2016

Earl David Walter Sr. (Bucky)

Loving husband of 64 years to Jane B. Walter (Candie) passed away peacefully on November 30, 2016, surrounded by loved ones.

Bucky is survived by his wife, and their children, David Walter, (wife, Patty), Tami Swearingen, (husband, Allen) , and Rod Walter (wife, Kelly), along with 12 grandchildren...

Nov 28, 2016

On November 28, 2016, June Settle (better known to family and friends as Oma) began her greatest journey.  She departed this world to join her beloved Bob, her parents, and many friends and relatives in a better place.  She was born July 14, 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota but soon moved to Sacremento, California, where she grew up.

Nov 24, 2016

On 24 November, 2016, Mary Ellen (Andrus) May entered God’s heavenly gates with thanksgiving, at age 86. She was the devoted wife of Charles May for 55 years, the mother of five, and well-known in the Laurel community as a Girl Scout leader, a First United Methodist congregant, and a piano teacher.

Mary...

Nov 23, 2016

LeeAnn Marie Piteleski of Catonsville, MD passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 23 while on holiday in the UK.  She is survived by her mother, Charlotte H. Piteleski; brothers Richard Piteleski and wife Elizabeth, Jim Piteleski and wife Nancy; nephews Justin J. Piteleski, Stewart Piteleski and wife Jenn, Brody Piteleski, and Justin D. Piteleski; and uncle Dan Piteleski and...

Nov 23, 2016

Cynthia A. Mickley, a lifelong resident of Savage, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Howard County General  Hospital .  She was 62.   She was born on March 11, 1954 to the late Edward and Dorothy Frazier.  She was a graduate of Atholton High School.  She worked for the Howard County Public School System for 16 years, serving...

Nov 22, 2016

Shirley Lee Burton, a lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away on November 22, 2016 at the Gilchrist Hospice Care Center in Howard County.  She was 78.  She was born on March 31, 1938 to the late Walter and Helen Bryan.  She was a graduate of Sherwood High School in Burtonsville.  She retired in 2015 as a cafeteria worker from...

Nov 21, 2016

Mary Hamilton Taylor, a resident of Silver Spring and prior to that Beltsville and Laurel, died on Saturday, November 19 at Washington Hospital Center following a stroke.  She was 69 years of age.

Mary was born April 22, 1947, at the family home at Willoughby Beach in Norfolk, Virginia.  Her father was Dr. William Hannis Taylor and...

Nov 20, 2016

Nov 18, 2016

Doris Vivian Harding Sturiale (91), wife of the late Giacomo Sturiale, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2016.  She was born in Howard County, Laurel, MD to the late John W. and Geneva Harding.

During her lifetime, she worked at Phillips 5 and 10, Snyders Cleaners, and Pal Jack’s Pizza.  She loved to crochet,...

Nov 18, 2016

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Nov 17, 2016

David Ruby Myers, 73, who taught physics in the Prince George’s County school system for 39 years, died of cancer on Nov. 17, 2016.

David was born Oct. 2, 1943 in Easton, son of Merl D. and Lillie R. Myers. His family moved to Laurel in 1949, where he lived most of the rest of his life....

Nov 16, 2016

Vincent Joseph Scalco, Dec 2, 1934-Nov 16, 2016 born in Washington DC, will be remembered for his strong commitment to God, family and a passion for service to others. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, father and husband to the late Betty Ann (Proctor) Scalco. Born to parents Salvatore and Dorotea Scalco. Vincent retired as a foreman with...

Nov 16, 2016

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Nov 16, 2016

Ronald Ray Radford, a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkridge. He was 71.  He was born March 11, 1945 in Berkeley, West Virginia.  He retired from construction as a brick and block layer.  His family described him as a very hard worker.  He enjoyed watching the...