Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
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...
Jackson N. "Jack" Mcgee
Apr 6, 2017
Jackson Neil McGee, 78 of Laurel, MD passed away on April 6, 2017.
He was born in 1938 to Gerald Brock McGee and Letha Pearl White in Mill Creek, WV.
He retired from Northrop Grumman in 1999 and from Allied Chemical previously.
He enjoyed walking, cycling, cooking...
Gary Rafael Yil
Apr 4, 2017
Gary was the first born to Gracia (Grace) Ruiz and Guarinex Gary Yill Sr. on July 23, 1986. Gary was loved by his family and friends. He was an accomplished baker and an aspiring artist. When ordering flowers keep in mind Gary's favorite colors were Red and Blue.
Amy Moritz Ridenour
Mar 31, 2017
Amy Moritz Ridenour was called home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Her husband and two of her children were at her bedside when she passed away.
In addition to being a beloved wife, mother and friend, Amy was known by many more as a leader of the...
Gerald Charles Rentschler
Mar 30, 2017
Gerald Charles Rentschler, age 84, of Laurel, MD passed away on March 30, 2017 at the Gilchrist Hospice Center of Howard County in Columbia, MD.
Gerald was born on May 21, 1932 in Jacksonwald, PA to the late Charles Elias Rentschler and the late Thelma Caroline Rentschler (nee Strassburger). Gerald attended Muhleberger Township High School and graduated...
Dorothy Ann Anderson
Mar 26, 2017
Dorothy Ann Anderson (Dottie) passed away suddenly on 3/26/17 at her home in West Laurel where she resided for 50 years. For most of her adult years, she was a homemaker, content to take care of her children and grandchildren.
Dorothy's youth was spent on Backus Mountain in West Virginia where she lived with her parents. She...
Furman Banks Walker
Mar 25, 2017
F. Banks Walker, 59, of Laurel passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017.
He was born in 1958 to Lenny (Crowder) and the late Furman Walker in Roanoke, VA.
He is survived by his loving companion Mary Underwood, children Lauren Walker (Brennan) and Garrett Walker, children’s mother Marie Walker, mother Lenny Walker,...
Santiago Telon Simon
Mar 24, 2017
Estimada es a los ojos de Jehova la muerte de sus santos. Salmos 116:15 Apreciables hermanos y amigos, la familia Telón Chalí les informa que Santiago Telón Simón pasó a la presencia de nuestro Dios el viernes pasado. La actividad funebre se llevara a cabo el dia jueves, 30 de marzo de 2017 en Donaldson Funeral Home P.A. ubicada...
Justine Ann Lehner
Mar 24, 2017
Mrs. Justine Ann Lehner passed away on March 24, 2017, in Laurel, MD. She was born in Wayne, New Jersey, Justine Ann Rutherford on October 19, 1969.
Justine’s life revolved around nursing and caring for people. She became a candy striper at a long term care facility in New Jersey at the age of 16. After high...
William E. Burton
Mar 23, 2017
William Eugene Burton Sr, 88, passed away Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 very peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness.
He was predeceased by his eldest daughter, Linda. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Naomi, four sons, William jr, Douglas, Russell, and Robert and a daughter Donna Simms, three sisters, Eleanor Acklin, Delores...
Dr. Chandler S. Robbins
Mar 20, 2017
CHANDLER SEYMOUR ROBBINS 7/17/18 to 3/20/17
On the first day of Spring, March 20, 2017, Chandler S. Robbins left his earthly shell to migrate to the high country of Heaven. Migration makes sense, because Chandler's passion and 60 plus years of vocation involved the study of migratory non-game birds.
At the close of...
Ralph Lowell Mlaska
Mar 17, 2017
Ralph Lowell Mlaska, age 90, of Laurel, MD passed away on March 17, 2017 at Laurel Regional Hospital. Mr. Mlaska was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 6, 1926 to the late Louis J. Mlaska and the late Rose Mlaska (nee Namestek).
After graduating high school Ralph spent two years in the Navy, where he was trained...
Walter David Minnick, Jr.
Mar 12, 2017
Walter David Minnick, Jr. (“Wally”), a longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was 91. He was born on February 1, 1926 in Washington, D.C. to the late Walter David Minnick, Sr. and Martha Edith (Salyards) Minnick. He graduated from McKinley Tech High School and attended the University of Virginia. He was a member...
William Bill Schroeder
Mar 11, 2017
Mr. William “Bill” Schroeder, a long-time resident of Gambrills, MD, passed away on March 11, 2017. Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 13, 1946, to the late Russell and Margaret Schroeder. He was employed by the United States Government and earned numerous awards for his dedicated service as well as his service in the United States Army....

