All Obituaries

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family. Daniel Joseph Messina, age 82, passed away on April 29. He was born in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 1942 to Joseph Robert Messina and Helen Lucille Kushner Messina. He married Ann Jacobsen Messina in 1968 and they were married for 56 years. After graduating from the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute in 1983, he worked for General Electric and a number of contractor companies and eventually worked as a computer programmer...

Magdalena Villanueva Batulan was born on July 25, 1926 in the Philippines. She was the second of five children. She was 15 years old when the Japanese invaded the Philippines in 1941. She was one of the people who was forced by the Japanese to build the airport of their city. She witnessed the atrocities of war. In 1945, the Philippines was liberated by the Americans and Magdalena went back to school. She started teaching even before she finished school. She attained a Bachelor’s...

Gerald B. (Jerry) Richards, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at the age of 81, surrounded by family at his home in Laurel, MD. Born on March 25, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Jerry was the son of Leslie and Peggy Richards. He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a BS in Photography in 1966 and an MS in Education in 1967.  He is a member of the Kappa Alpha Mu National Honor Society, recognized for excellence in the field of...

Jeanne Anne Wines, age 64, passed away in Savage, Maryland on April 27, 2024. Born April 2, 1960 in Cheverly, Maryland to Mary and Gene Ostmann. Jeanne was preceded in death by her father Gene, grandmother Laura Somerville, and uncle Edward Somerville. Jeanne is survived by her husband Norman, daughter Laura Imirie (Andrew), mother Mary Ostmann, and grandpuppy Lizzie.   Jeanne worked as an Office Manager for the Department of Defense, Ft. Meade MD, from 1979 to 2018 retiring with 39...

Delores Marie Deputy, born Delores Marie Bodine on June 22, 1932, in Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Hunlock Creek, Pennsylvania, at the age of 91. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Delores was a strong and devoted mother who raised five children as a single parent. Her dedication extended to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the children she served as a bus aide during her second career.  She was fiercely independent and...

Dr. Glen C. Knecht, Sr., 94, was received into the glory of his Savior on April 23, 2024, at his home, Laurel Haven, in Laurel, MD. Born March 19, 1930, in Ogdensburg, NY, son of Robert and Wilma Knecht, Glen grew up in Syracuse, NY. Glen was brought to transformative, saving faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at summer camp as a teenager. At 16, Glen began attending Maryville College where he met the love of his life, Betty Jane Greenwald. As the story goes, on their first date she...

This obituary was lovingly written by the family. Sandra "Sandy" Lea Davis, 63, of Laurel, passed away on April 21st, 2024. Born on July 7th, 1960 in D.C., she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Lois Shotwell. Sandy had an endless love for her family, friends, reading, gardening and bird watching in the backyard. She enjoyed her jobs at SDDS and PDC; where she gained a love for travel.  Sandy leaves behind her children, William "Eddie" Davis III and Laura...

John “John Man” Robert Mitchell of Laurel, Maryland passed away in his home on April 21, 2024.  He was born June 21, 1996 to Thomas Mitchell and Mary Mitchell in Silver Spring, Maryland.  He graduated from Freestate ChalleNGe Academy with his high school diploma in 2013.     John, the baby of the family, left a lasting impression with his infectious smile and endearing dimples. From a young age, his fearlessness shone through as he eagerly dove into...

David James Patterson, Sr. “Dave” passed away on April 19, 2024 at the age of 81. Born September 5th, 1942 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, Dave was the son of James and Hazel Patterson. Shortly after high school, Dave enlisted in the Army and was part of the 82nd airborne division.    Upon returning home, Dave started a job with the US Postal Service in 1968, until his retirement in 1992. His career with the Postal Service included Human Resources, a job his family...

Calvin “Ray” Reeley 80, of Laurel passed away 04-12-2024 He was born February 23, 1944, son of Calvin Coolidge Reeley and Viola Inez Semones He was a Painting Contractor for over 40 years He enjoyed, spending time with his family, fishing, cars, motorcycles, and sharing a laugh or a good story.  He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy, of 58 years. His three children, Kevin Reeley (Lisa), Jeffrey Reeley (Carol), Heather “Jodi” Lawless (Shawn). His eight...