All Obituaries

Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster peacefully passed away on October 18,2021 in Laurel, Maryland. She was born on February 24, 1925 in Burlington, West Virginia to the late Thornton and Sadie Ferrebee; the 10th of eleven children. Her father was a share cropper and the family moved throughout West Virginia and Virginia, working the land of plenty.  During World War II, at the age of 18, Wilma went to live with her brother in Hagerstown, Maryland. There she was trained and worked as a...

On October 10, 2021, Shirley M. Merson, age 76 of Laurel MD, passed away. She was born in Reading PA.  September 7, 1945 to the late Paul S.Gottschall and Jennie M. Baker.  Her beautiful spirit, kind heart, love for animals, and unconditional love will always be cherished by the ones who knew her.  Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband Riley C. Merson and daughter in law Trina White.  Shirley is survived by her children Kenneth E. White, James R. Merson and...

Ronald David Hill, Sr., 77 of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at George Washington University Hospital on October 6, 2021. Born in 1943 to the late Frederick and Doris Hill in Havre De Grace, MD. Ronald was a Veteran of the US Army and retired from Prince George’s County Government. He is survived by his son, Ronald D. Hill, Jr. (Marsha); grandchildren: Joseph F. Marcellino, III (Ali), Heather A. Hill, Ronald D. Hill, III and DeShon L. Anderson; a great grandson; and...

Loretta Frances Miller, 88, passed peacefully on October 5, 2021, with family by her side in Laurel, MD. Loretta was born April 10, 1933, in Covington, VA to the late Mabel Gertrude Tucker and Edgar Harold Hoke. She was an active member of Living Hope Church of Laurel, MD. As a result of her generous spirit and loving personality she was loved by many, her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. Loretta devoted most of her time and energy to her family. Teaching many...

Jack Oliver Dodson, Sr, of Severn, Maryland passed away on October 3, 2021 at the age of 100. Born on January 19, 1921 in West Moreland, Tennessee to parents: late George Obie Dodson and Gracie Lee [Jiles] Dodson.  Jack was a Veteran of the US Army -- serving in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. He served in the US Army for 30 years. After retiring he worked for the secret service from 1972-1983.  He enjoyed playing the guitar and loved country music....

Kathryn Jane “Kathie” (Fowler) Mosimann, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, AL. Our beloved sister Kathie is survived by her husband Michael, sisters Debbie Kotowicz (Don), Mary Beth Clark (Mel); brothers Jeffrey Fowler (Lou Anne), David Fowler (Donna), Stephen Fowler, and Daniel Fowler; mother Anastasia “Ann” Fowler; and an extended family of aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in...

**This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.**   Donald Gean Wolfe, often referred to as Donny age 67, passed away in Beltsville, MD on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Born October 19th in Virgina. He lived in Beltsville, MD working at Tri-County for over 25 years and then Petroleum Management before taking a partial retirement in 2020. Donald was a member of the Laurel Legion since 2008, found endless joy building model cars, completing large puzzles, collecting...

Phyllis Mae Sczuka, age 99, passed away on September 30, 2021. She was born and raised in Laurel, Maryland and graduated from Laurel High School and attended college. She worked as an Executive Secretary to the owner of The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. for many years before she retired. She loved going to casinos and playing bingo. Phyllis was known as the “Duchess”, she and her late husband  were affectionately referred to as “The Duke and Duchess of...

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family of Bob Dwyer Robert (Bob) Edward Dwyer, born in Eddington, PA, peacefully passed away while surrounded by his wife and family on September 24, 2021, at the age of 81.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Kay (Schok) Dwyer and two children, Sharon and husband Mark Cohee, Jeffrey and wife Elizabeth (Eliz) Dwyer, five grandchildren Ashley Cohee, Emily Cohee, Nathan Cohee, Clayton Dwyer and Hannah Dwyer, two...