All Obituaries

On March 22, Lawrence "Lars" Earl Foster Jr. passed away at home.  A resident of Odenton for 12 years, he lived in California previously.  He is survived by his parents, Lawrence Sr. and Ellen Foster, and his siblings Bjorn E. Foster of D.C., Ellen Mullin of Perry Hall, and Erik Foster of Odenton.  Lars proudly served his country as a member of the United States...

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Kathleen Mary Buckles, an Iraq Gulf War veteran, passed away May 21, 2018, following a courageous battle with the painful, debilitating effects of exposure to toxic chemicals during the Gulf War. Kitsy, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia on August 27,1955, the sixth daughter of Lucille Marie Lenz Buckles and USAF Major John Lee Buckles. She is survived...

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John Thomas Riffle (known by everyone as Tom) of Odenton, Maryland passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 20, 2018 surrounded by all his loving family. Tom was born on October 15, 1944 in Takoma Park, Maryland to the late Paul and Eleanor Riffle. Tom was a residential and commercial General Contractor most of his career.  He was proud of his service in the United States Army.  He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, travel, playing...

Barbara Ann Brey of Laurel, MD passed away on May 19, 2018 after a brief illness.  She was born in 1935 to Mary Margaret Sullivan in Milwaukee, WI. Barbara was a founding, life-long, and active member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Laurel.  Her generosity knew no bounds.  She donated her time and resources to more charities throughout her entire life, than it is possible to name.  She was an active member of many groups, and enjoyed many hobbies, including:...

  Teresa Lee Swain of Crofton, Maryland passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. Teresa was born on September 14, 1949 in Asheville, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Jack and Betty Self. Teresa grew up in Mebane, North Carolina and attended Eastern Alamance High School and graduated from Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina class of 1971. Teresa is survived by her loving husband, Stephen H....

Elizabeth “Betty” Ruth McKenzie Thiele (87) of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2018. Betty was born on April 15, 1931 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Margaret Jane Anderson and Ralph Waldo Emerson McKenzie both of whom had come to Canada from Scotland after the First World War. During her high school years, Betty was a member of the school’s ski team and paddled with the canoe club. After her graduation from Glenlawn Collegiate in 1949, Betty...

Stuart Craig “Wally” Campbell was born in the great city of Baltimore on November 24, 1981 to James and Mary Campbell.  He was named for his maternal uncle, Stuart Craig Ammons who was thrilled to have a namesake. He moved with his family to Severn, MD when he was just under two years old and began his education at Jessup Elementary School, moved on to MacArthur Middle, and graduated from Meade Senior High.  As a child he was...

George Hageage, 87 of Laurel MD, passed away May 13, 2018 He was born in Washington, DC to Lewis and Bahia Hageage in 1930  George retired in 1995. He enjoyed going to Laurel race track where he had many friends. George also was a fan of the Washington Senators and the Washington Nationals. He is survived by his Sister, Karemh Hageage and many Cousins. He was preceded in death by his Father, Mother and two brothers, Albert and Lewis...