Obituaries

Honroa F. Thompson

Jul 30, 2016

HONORA FIRMADGE THOMPSON (Age 94)

Passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016.  A native Washingtonian, daughter of the late Forrest H. and Martha Burton Thompson, graduate of old Central High School and Bryn Mawr College. Ms. Thompson also attended the College of William and Mary. She retired from the National Science Foundation in 1977.  Great-granddaughter...

Irvin M. Janet

Jul 28, 2016

Irvin “Irv” Janet passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28. Irv was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Rose, after 52 years of devoted marriage. He is survived by his sons Paul (Kim), Dan (Karen), Kevin (Lynda), and daughter Maryanne Mento (Jeff). Irv is also survived by...

Theresa Lawanda Jones

Jul 25, 2016

On Monday, July 25, 2016, Theresa Lawanda Jones passed away at the Walter Reed National Medical Center where she has worked for more than 30 years as a financial manager. Theresa was born in Long Island, NY, on April 22, 1951, to Frank and Barbara Alvarez. Theresa is survived by her children Kim Jones, Nikki Harris and Matthew Jones;...

Patricia (Trish) Dunn

Jul 25, 2016

Patricia “Trish” Dunn peacefully passed July 25, 2016 with her loving family at her side.  She was the proud owner of Pat’s Outdoor Equipment in Burtonsville, MD.  She was a passionate softball player and traveled the country no matter how far the game was.  She loved children and softball so much, she helped coach Howard County youth program Patriots...

Dino James Bakeris

Jul 22, 2016

Dino James Bakeris, loving father, devoted papou, and longtime resident of Laurel, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Perpetually upbeat, generous, and a most mellow gentleman, Dino was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 13, 1936, the only child of the late James and Helen...

Gertrude D Bauer

Jul 20, 2016

Gertrude D. Bauer of Laurel, MD passed away on July 20, 2016 at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD.  Gertrude was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 20, 1926 to the late Joseph and the late Margaret (nee Gregenda) Drab.

Gertrude moved to Washington, DC in the late 1940’s to find work and eventually...

James William (Jimmy) List, Jr.

Jul 19, 2016

February 28, 1985 - July 19, 2016

Jimmy Jr. touched many hearts during his life. He is survived by his mother Lori DesJardin and stepfather Jim Phillips; father, Jim List, Sr. and stepmother Rosemary Calderalo; stepsister Emily Calderalo; his grandmothers Narbeth Thompson and Sharon Soaper; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends....

Jacob Seaman

Jul 19, 2016

Jacob Daniel Seaman, 21, died July 19, 2016, as a result of injuries sustained from a fall.  He was born November 13, 1994, in New York, New York, the son of Talmadge Seaman and Heather (Brandon) Carroll.  He attended Kenilworth Elementary School and Benjamin Tasker Middle School in Bowie, MD, Sunshine Bible Academy in Miller, SD, and graduated from...

Othniel V. Drew

Jul 18, 2016

Othniel “Buddy” Vickery Drew was born in Presque Isle, Maine on October 20, 1927. He passed away on June 18, 2016, in Laurel, Maryland, at the age of 88. Buddy was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was known for his friendly personality and great generosity to his family, friends, church, and community. One of...

Kenneth G. Blackburn

Jul 18, 2016

On July 18, 2016 Kenneth G. beloved husband of 60 years to Mary E. Blackburn.  Kenneth worked for the Montgomery County Liquor Board until he retired and then worked for Jefferson Liquor for an additional twenty years. He is survived by his sons Kenneth, James, Larry  and Keith, he was the loving grandfather of Nicole and Kristen. Also survived...

Betty Wingfield

Jul 10, 2016

In loving memory of “Grandmere”.

On Sunday, July 10, 2016, Betty S.Wingfield of Laurel, MD passed away in Washington, D.C. Betty was born on August 20, 1923 on the estate of Thomas Johnson, first elected governor of the State of Maryland. She grew up in Elkins, West Virginia, where she met the love of her life, Dr....

Linda L. O'Dell

Jul 9, 2016

Joan J. Mchugh

Jul 7, 2016

Joan J. McHugh, a resident of Laurel, MD passed away on July 7, 2016.  She was 83.  She was born on January 23, 1933 to the late John and Margaret McCluskey in Pennsylvania.  She graduated from Minersville High School then moved to Oxon Hill, MD. She attended church at St. Mary of the Mills and was an animal lover....

Florence Newton Marion

Jul 4, 2016

On Monday, July 4, 2016 Florence “Granny” Marion passed away peacefully surrounded by her children.

Florence, a resident of Laurel since 1956 was the wife of William “Bill” Marion for 70 years who preceded her in death in 2013.

She is survived by her children Donna Mihovetz and her husband John, William “Randy” Marion, Jr....

Curtis Lester Quillen

Jul 3, 2016

Curtis Lester Quillen passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at home in Berwyn Heights, Maryland.

Lester was born January 27, 1938, in Rose Hill, Virginia.   He was the son of Robert Quillen and Bertha Rouse, deceased.  He was also pre-deceased by his stepfather, Monroe Rouse, his sister Marjorie Quillen, and brothers Berle Quillen and Earl...

Robert E. Larkins

Jul 2, 2016

On July 2, 2016 Robert E. Larkins; devoted husband of the late Alpha Omega Larkins; beloved father of Benny Larkins and his wife Vinice of Tenn. and Barbara Eichorn; loving grandfather of Chrissy Snook and Michael Eichorn and great grandfather of Richard and Cassie Snook and Autumn Eichorn; Also survived by his brother George Larkins.

Vonnie Dorsey

Jul 1, 2016

On July 1, 2016 Vonnie Dorsey (nee Walters); beloved wife of the late Robert Dorsey; devoted mother of Mark Grimes, Amanda Atkins, Robin Carr, Crista Givens, Diane Quillen and the late Michael Grimes; dear sister of Francis Wines and Linda Davenport. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren and predeceased by her grandson Steven Atkins.

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Patricia Ellen Robberts Raynor

Jul 1, 2016

MS. PATRICIA ELLEN ROBBERTS RAYNOR July 1, 2016

Patricia, 77, loving mother, granny, aunt, godmother and friend, peacefully left our world at her home surrounded by family, to be with our loving Lord. She was a life-long resident of Bethesda, MD. She is survived by her son Bill Raynor (Denise), daughters Debbie Boyles (Jim) and...

Barbara M. Sanders

Jun 30, 2016

Barbara Marie Sanders, age 63, passed away at home on June 30, 2016, in Laurel, Maryland.

She was born on December 6, 1952, in Wilmington, Delaware to Harry A. Brown and Doris Choice Brown. Barbara graduated from the University of Dayton in 1975. After graduation, Barbara worked for both Erie Insurance and Century Insurance. When...

Ida Elizabeth Hines

Jun 29, 2016

Ida Elizabeth Hines, passed away on Wednesday June 29, 2016 in Columbia, Maryland.

Born December 27, 1921 in Waynesville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of John and Ethel (Rogers) Fyock. She grew up in Glenelg, Maryland where she met John Thomas Hines. They were married on May 2, 1942 and were married 58 years when he...