Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Edward Koshnick

Edward Koshnick

Sep 25, 2016

Edward Walter Koshnick was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania on November 17, 1929, the first child of Walter William Koshnick and Anna Cecilia Alexis. He was baptized in St. Mary’s Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church in Kingston and attended GAR High School in Wilkes-Barre, graduating first in his class in 1947. Upon graduation, Edward enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as...

Raymond Carl Abshire

Raymond Carl Abshire

Sep 19, 2016

Raymond Carl Abshire, 76, a long time resident of Laurel. Ray passed away on Sept. 19. Ray was born July 24, 1940 in Martinsburg WV, to the late Louise Leishear & Carl Abshire. He was a former member of the Laurel Police Department. Ray was the loving husband of Jane Abshire, who survives him. Ray leaves behind his sister...

Howard Daniel Wesley, Jr.

Howard Daniel Wesley, Jr.

Sep 17, 2016

Howard Daniel Wesley, Jr, 86, of Brave, PA died Saturday, September 17, 2016 at his residence.

He was born January 2, 1930 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Howard Daniel Wesley and Mary Agnes Wood Wesley.

Mr. Wesley was a retired Master Scheduler for the United States Army. He was also a veteran...

John James Rooney, Jr.

John James Rooney, Jr.

Sep 16, 2016

An obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

James I. Cope Sr.

James I. Cope Sr.

Sep 15, 2016

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Lillian M. Holmes

Lillian M. Holmes

Sep 11, 2016

On September 11, 2016 Lillian M. Holmes (nee Rothamel), born in Brokklyn,NY. to the late Edward and Lillian Rothamel, beloved wife of the late George Albert Holmes, devoted mother of the late Diane Angelastro, loving grandmother of Deana Angelastro, dear sister of the late Agnes Grunke, cherished aunt of Mary Ann Cullian and great aunt of Sean Patrick Cillinan...

Ruth Ellis

Ruth Ellis

Sep 10, 2016

Ruth Ellis, a longtime resident of New Carrollton, passed away on Saturday September 10. 2016.  She moved to Maryland from Akron, Ohio in 1958 when her husband Fred was transferred here by the U.S. Navy.  Ruth first met the love of her life Fred on a blind date set up by his mother.  They were married for...

Odette Marie Lea Nicolas

Odette Marie Lea Nicolas

Sep 9, 2016

Odette Marie Lea Nicolas, a resident of Laurel, passed away on September 9, 2016 at Laurel Regional Hospital.  She was 103.  Odette was born on March 22, 1913 to the late Valmont and Clomina Sautier in Haiti.  She has been living in the United States for 47 years.  She was a member of St. Camillus Catholic Church in Silver...

Bridie Trigger

Bridie Trigger

Sep 9, 2016

Bridie Trigger, a longtime Laurel resident, passed away on September 9, 2016. Bridie was born in Ireland, to the late John and Elena Gill, on April 12, 1931. Bridie moved to Laurel, from New York, in 1954 and later became a member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband James...

Vera Baldini

Vera Baldini

Sep 8, 2016

Vera Baldini was born in Medford, Massachusetts and lived most of her life in Arlington, Massachusetts.  She graduated from Katherine Gibbs secretarial school in 1947 and spent most of her executive secretary career at the Hale and Dorr law firm in Boston, Massachusetts.  She retired early from her career to care for her parents.  After their death, Vera remained...

Harry Robert Hofmann

Harry Robert Hofmann

Sep 6, 2016

Harry Robert Hofmann, 70, of Mt. Airy, Maryland, passed away on September 6, 2016.  Born on June 2, 1946, in Laurel, Maryland, he was the son of John C. Hofmann Jr. and Shirley M. Hofmann.  He is survived by son Harry Robert Hofmann II and wife, Wendy; son, Devon Russell Vanecek and wife, Christina; sister Nena Miller and husband,...

Janet Marie Alvandi

Janet Marie Alvandi

Sep 4, 2016

Janet Marie Sorvelli Alvandi was born in Jamestown NY on May 6th 1957.  She was the daughter of Mary and Gerald Sorvelli and had an older brother named Daniel Sorvelli.  She received her high school diploma from Jamestown highschool, and received her bachelors of arts degree in psychology from St. Bonaventure College in Olean NY.  After graduation she was...

Margaret Eleonor Schrouder

Margaret Eleonor Schrouder

Sep 1, 2016

Margaret (Maggie) Schrouder passed away on September 1, 2016, a longtime resident of Laurel, Maryland and a member of Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughters Carol Boswell and Ruth Hinkley.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Cody Boswell, Erin Marshall, Lauren Steinberg and Christopher and Brandi Schrouder; great-grandchildren Sophia, Rachael...

Chasie B. Keith

Chasie B. Keith

Aug 28, 2016

Chasie B. Keith Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on April 27, 1925, and longtime resident of Laurel has passed into the presence of our Lord, Sunday August 28, he was 91 years old. Chasie is preceded in death by his daughter Susan McGuigan (Keith) and survived by his wife Marian Keith (Ganey), daughters Jeanne Keith, Mary Anderson (Keith), son-in-law Danny...

Mildred Louise Wilkie

Mildred Louise Wilkie

Aug 26, 2016

On Friday, August 26, 2016, Mildred Louise Wilkie passed away, peacefully, at home with her loved ones by her side. Mrs. Wilkie was born August 9, 1935 in Purcellville, VA and became a lifelong resident of Laurel, MD. Mrs. Wilkie retired from the Maryland Jockey Club with a career over 47 years. She was a member of St. Mary...

Janice M. Futrell

Janice M. Futrell

Aug 24, 2016

Janice M. Futrell (nee Holloman), was born February 24, 1926 in Colerain Township, Bertie County, North Carolina. She passed away  peacefully surrounded by her family on, August 24, 2016 in Leesburg, VA. Janice moved to Savage, Maryland in 1956 and lived there until 2012. She worked for Mobern Electric and later for the Whitehead Bus Co.  She loved to...

James Orlando Edmonston

James Orlando Edmonston

Aug 21, 2016

EDMONSTON, JAMES O.

Born March 22, 1919, a longtime resident of Laurel, MD and Marine Corps WWII veteran, died on August 21, 2016 at Holy Cross Hospice.  Wife, Frances, preceded him in death.  He leaves behind: daughters Brenda Kearton, Joan Wiley, Sondra Grace, Mary Swank, Liz Madison and husband Steve, and son Kurt Edmonston and wife Bonnie. ...