Obituaries

Oct 1, 2026

Janet Mae Knubel, age 76, passed away in Silver Spring, Maryland on October 1, 2026. 

Born on July 13, 1950 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of Kenneth G. Schlein, Sr. and Eileen Louise (Ryan) Schlein. Janet notably lived in Baltimore, Severna Park, Arnold, Stevensville, and Laurel, MD. She earned her B.S. in Biology at Towson State University in 1992. She worked for...

Sep 29, 2026

Alexander D. Basileo on September 29, 2026, Beloved son of the late Benjamin Basileo and Maria Basileo, dear brother of Alberto Basileo and uncle of Quinton Richmond. 

Sep 27, 2026

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of George A. Roberts

George A. Roberts was born in Scarborough, on the beautiful

island of Tobago to Audrey Edwards and Herbert Cruickshank.

On September 27, 2026, George passed away at his home in

Laurel, Maryland, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith,

family, friendship, service, and love.

At the heart of George’s life was his beloved wife, Mary Ann

Roberts. George...

Sep 21, 2026

Sep 21, 2026

This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Shirley A. Harris

Celebrating Life

Shirley Anne Harris Brooks

Sunrise June 18, 1946- Sunrise September 21, 2026

Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Ave Laurel MD, 20707

Shirley Anne Harris Brooks she was born June 18, 1946. She was beloved daughter of Evelyn and Percy Morton. She Departed her life on September 21, 2026. She is...

Sep 17, 2026

This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Russell V. McCardle.

Russell V. McCardle, age 97, passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 17, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1928, in Ickesburg, Pennsylvania. He was predeceased in death by his father, Van S. McCardle and his mother, Catherine F. Reisninger. Russell was married to his...

Sep 13, 2026

Dorothy Dell Vermillion, 94, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on September 13, 2026. 

Dorothy was born on January 20, 1932, in El Paso, Texas, to Harold Sanford and Dorothy (Mickens) Sanford. She grew up in Washington, D.C., and married Cornelius "Neal" Vermillion in 1952. Following their marriage, they moved to Maryland, where they made their home and raised their family. Dorothy...

Sep 3, 2026

Jan Loftus was born in Wilson County, North Carolina, on November 16, 1938, the only daughter of Ralph and Zilphia Eagles Bland. She graduated from South Edgecombe High School in 1956 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (then Woman’s College). She later completed her master’s degree at the University of...

Sep 2, 2026

The services for Larry R. Minnick will be live-streamed; to access the webcast, please click HERE.

Larry R. Minnick, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2026, at home in Calabash, NC with his wife, Maureen Minnick by his side. Born on August 17,1944 in Virginia. Larry was the beloved son of William and Evelyn Minnick. Larry grew up in...

Aug 31, 2026

Aleyamma Grace (Philip) Abraham (known as Grace) was born on September 30, 1942 in Ayathil, Punalur, Kerala, India as the daughter of the late Reverend A.G. and Mariamma Philip. As the second-born child of four, born 12 years after their first-born son, she was named Grace as she was born “but for the grace of God”. 

She grew up in the...

Aug 26, 2026

Michael Lucas Bozievich

August 18, 1944 – August 26, 2026



Michael Lucas Bozievich, affectionately known by family and friends as Mikey, Uncle Mike, Boss Hog, and Sonny Boy, passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 82.

Michael was born on August 18, 1944, in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and spent most of his life in Laurel, Maryland. He graduated from...

Aug 26, 2026

Thomas Lee Morris, 78, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away August 26, 2026. Tom Morris was born June 23, 1948, in Seattle, Washington. He lived through the hardest years of the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War, and, as far as anyone remembers, never raised his voice once. One can imagine him nodding quietly while a drill instructor screams in...

Aug 24, 2026

George R. Bozzini of Milford, Massachusetts and Washington, DC, passed away on August 24th, 2026. He was born in 1939 to Domenico and Gladys Bozzini.He was a professor emeritus from George Washington University. His love for the arts, museums, theatre and cooking were his favorite hobbies. He traveled the world because he embraced many cultures and used his passion for...

Aug 23, 2026

The services for Kara A. Wilhelm will be live-streamed; to access the webcast, please click HERE.

This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Kara Ann Wilhelm.

We sadly announce that Kara Ann Wilhelm passed away on August 23, 2026 after a brief illness. Kara was born October 3, 1970 in Goshen, New York to Edward and Elizabeth (Kasek) Wilhelm. She grew...

Aug 22, 2026

The Services for Joan Franciea Shaw will be live-streamed; to access the webcast, please click HERE.

Adored mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend Joan Franciea Shaw (nee Harvey’s) immortal soul left this world on August 22, 2026 upon the onset of a sudden illness. Her passing is a great loss to all those who loved her. Joan was born on October...

Aug 20, 2026

The services for Joseph Mickesh will be live-streamed; to access the webcast please click HERE.

Aug 19, 2026

Aug 18, 2026

Sharon Singh, 72 of Sandwich, NH, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

She was born May 6, 1954 to John and Katherine Castle in Gloucester, MA.

Sharon worked as a Classified Document Specialist for Booz Allen Hamilton before leaving the workforce to become a full time mother and homemaker.

Sharon lived her life unapologetically as herself. She grew up in Gloucester, Massachusetts,...

Aug 16, 2026

Betty S. Johnson

January 10, 1936 – August 16, 2026

Betty S. Johnson, 90, of Ashton, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2026.

Born on January 10, 1936, in Denton, North Carolina, Betty lived a life defined by faith, family, friendship, and service to others. Her Christian faith was a constant throughout her life. From her childhood in rural North...

Aug 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Erick Quintin Johnson

October 30, 1964 – August 15, 2026

Erick Quintin Johnson was a man who loved hard, laughed often, and would give what he could to help the people he cared about.

He was born in Washington, D.C., to Clyde and Delories Johnson. From childhood, family was always important to Erick. He grew into a loving son, husband,...