Obituaries

Nov 15, 2016

Our lives are forever changed with the passing of our beloved mother, Margaret Dickson Gebhardtsbauer.  Born April 13, 1923, in Glenside, PA, a sweet, loving, pretty, young redhead of Scottish decent.  She moved several times throughout her life, ending up at Leisure World in Silver Spring, MD, with her husband of 56 years.  She is pre-deceased by our father,...

Nov 15, 2016

On November 15, 2016 Oren G. Potter, passed away peacefully at his home in Laurel, beloved husband of 61 years to Evelyn Potter; devoted father of Linda Layfield and her husband Don, Bruce Potter and his wife Marta, Brian Potter and his wife Lisa; dear grandfather of Alison Kucera and her husband Kent, Melissa Murray and her husband Clint,...

Nov 14, 2016

Florence L. Salem, born in MN and longtime resident of Laurel, Maryland died at home Monday, November 14, 2016. She was 85.

She was preceded in death by their daughter Mary. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Samuel J. Salem, son Eric and daughters, Jane, Kristine and Suzanne, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren....

Nov 14, 2016

She was born, she lived, she was reborn and then she was given back her wings to fly and soar high above.  To do what she does best protect, love, serve the people she loves the most, to make sure they are okay.  Sounds simple enough and that is the essence of what she was.  She…who is she?  JOAN...

Nov 10, 2016

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Nov 9, 2016

Lynne Morrison Haffner, of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Laurel Regional Hospital.  She was 66.  She was born July 24, 1950 in Washington, D.C. to the late Vaugh Ara and Martha Morrison.  She grew up in Hyattsville and graduated from Northwestern High School in 1968.  She also attended University of MD College Park.  In 1971,...

Nov 8, 2016

Meaza Haile, age 54, of Arlington, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday (November 8, 2016) at Holy Cross Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Tesfaye Tessema of Arlington and sister of Senait Haile of Burtonsville, MD.

Meaza was born in Gore, Ethiopia on June 26, 1962 and grew up in Gore,...

Nov 7, 2016

Mabel Ellinger, a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on November 7, 2016 at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia.  She was 86.  She was born on August 19, 1930 to the late Lucian and Mamie Minnick in Maryland.  She attended Laurel High School.  She enjoyed going to work every day.  She worked at Thermolink for 20 years,...

Nov 6, 2016

Lois Gosnell Burch, 74, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016. Lois was born January 22, 1942 in Takoma Park, MD to the late Arthur (Jimmy) Gosnell and Mae Baker Gosnell. She served as Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Eastern Star of MD from 1982-1983 and Grand Royal Matron, Order of the Amaranth of MD from 1993-1994. Lois served...

Nov 5, 2016

Fletcher, Tina Skripps, of Columbia, MD passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Gilchrist Hospice of Howard County.

Tina was born on May 6, 1958 to Thomas and Elizabeth Skripps.  She was raised in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1976.  Tina moved to Maryland in 1983 for work and has worked at...

Nov 5, 2016

Sam Thomas Ferruzza, age 98, of Laurel, MD, died November 5, 2016. Born September 2, 1918 in South Fork, PA, he was the son of Sicilian immigrants Mariano Ferruzza and Concetta Mary LaRocca.

Preceeded in death by parents and: brothers James J. married to Annie L. Rusk, also deceased; Angelo E. married to Dorothy V....

Nov 5, 2016

Thomas Everett Brooks, 76, died on November 5, 2016, at Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland, following a heart attack at his home in West Laurel, Maryland. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Dorothy (Broaddus) Brooks, daughters Kathleen Brooks Ratcliffe and Kimberly Brooks Baker, sons-in-law Michael Ratcliffe and Scott Baker, grandsons Zachary, Dylan, and Harrison Ratcliffe and Grant...

Nov 3, 2016

Joan Mary Holly, 83 , passed away November 4, 2016  at Shanti Home of Laurel, MD surrounded by love. Joan was born November  22, 1932 in Queens, New York to the late Frank J. and Beatrice E. Blanch.

Joan was a homemaker until she began working at the age of 42, retiring in her 70's. FAMILY was...

Nov 3, 2016

Joyce Stanley, age 76, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 3, after a long journey battling Alzheimer’s. She was the second & youngest daughter born to parents Vernon and Mamie Lucas on March 24th 1940 in Huntington, West Virginia.

As a child, she enjoyed fishing & camping trips to Canada with her...

Nov 1, 2016

On November 1, 2016, Paul Gouin; loving husband of Dana Gouin; devoted father of Lauren Hall and Brandon Gouin;devoted son of Joanne Gouin and the late Joseph “Paul” Gouin; son in law of Annette Botsford and the late Charles D. Botsford; dear brother of Mark J. Gouin and his wife Diane; brother in law of Fred Botsford and his...

Nov 1, 2016

Hank Pattee, beloved husband for 38 years to Colleen Pattee, passed away on Tuesday November 1, 2016. Hank was born in Dinuba, CA, on June 16, 1948, to the late Martin and Nellie Pattee. Hank earned a Doctorate degree, from Texas A & M, and worked as a wildlife biologist until his retirement from the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center....

Nov 1, 2016

Lawrence Edward Taylor, 74

On All Saints Day: November 1, 2016, God perfected his plan for the life of Lawrence Edward Taylor. At  age 74, Lawrence: husband/father/brother/cousin/uncle/friend transitioned peacefully from his earthly home in Laurel, Maryland with his loving wife by his side to join the larger body of saints who have attained their home in heaven...

Oct 29, 2016

Lester E. Riordan, Jr. passed away at his home in Laurel, Maryland in the early morning of October 29, 2016.  He was 81 years old.

Les was born in New York City on November 22, 1934 to Lester and Anna Riordan.   He grew up in Ardsley and Irvington, New York.  In 1952, Les joined the...

Oct 28, 2016

Sharon Ann Anderson, (66) of Captains Cove, Greenbackville, VA, formerly of Laurel, MD passed away at her home on October 28, 2016.

Sharon was born on November 21, 1949 in Washington, DC to the late Roy Francis Hyatt and Dorothy Anhorn.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Laurel and the Union United Methodist...

Oct 28, 2016

Aubrey Carlton Swartz, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2016, at the Fox Chase Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Silver Spring, Maryland. He was born in Winchester, Virginia, on March 3, 1926, one of thirteen children of the late Walter Scott Swartz and Ida Mae Grubbs.

Aubrey is survived by his wife of 71 years,...