Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Barbara Sue Bragg
Feb 19, 2016
Barbara Sue Bragg, a longtime Laurel resident, passed away on February 19, 2016. She was 75. She was born on May 15, 1940 to the late Charles Preston and Easter M. Bragg in Smokeless, West Virginia. She graduated from Athens High School in Athens, West Virginia. She enjoyed knitting and macramé. She is survived by her sons Timothy Bragg...
Mary Alice Lloyd
Feb 16, 2016
Laurel, MD - Mary A. (Robertson) Lloyd, 80, of Laurel, died, surrounded by her family, on February 16, 2016, after a long and valiant battle against cancer. Daughter of the late Ettie Ruth (Guthrie) Wilson and Carl Isaac Robertson, Mary was born in Calhoun County, Alabama, on March 9, 1935. The beloved wife of the late Royce A. Lloyd,...
Nicholas Kyle Peck
Feb 14, 2016
Nicholas K. Peck of Laurel passed away on February 14, 2016 at John Hopkin’s Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Nick is survived by his daughter, Izabella Scarlett Peck-Miranda; grandmother, Emma peck; brother, Joseph Allen Morse; sister, Catherine Paige Morse and several loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Borras...
Mary Thelma Bishop
Feb 13, 2016
Mary Bishop passed away Saturday February 13, 2016 in Laurel Regional Hopsital. No services are scheduled at this time, but please leave a condolence for the family.
Grant A. Bjorklund Sr.
Feb 12, 2016
On February 12, 2016 Grant A. Bjorklund Sr. beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Bjorklund (nee Zupko) devoted father of Grant A. Bjorklund Jr., Brenda Sweeney and Eric Bjorklund , dear grandfather of Kirk J. Sweeney of West Virginia and Piper Sweeney of Germantown, Md. Relatives and friends are invited to Donaldson Funeral Home, PA. 313 Talbott Avenue...
Mary Dunn
Feb 12, 2016
Mary Laura Dunn, beloved wife, sister, mother and grandmother, passed away in her home in Laurel, Maryland, on Friday, February 12, 2016. She was 73.
Mary was born in September of 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, the oldest daughter of Harry and Mary Redmiles. She was brought up in a loving, close-knit family of 9 where she took...
Michael Robert Freeman
Feb 6, 2016
The world was lessened by the loss of a kind and gracious man when Michael Robert Freeman went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Michael died suddenly on that morning, following a heart attack.
Michael was born on February 17, 1957, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where he lived until he was 18 years...
Joseph Phillip Waters, Jr.
Feb 5, 2016
Joseph Phillip Waters, Jr., a resident of Laurel passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016. He was 83. He was born on April 13, 1932 to the late Joseph and Anita Waters. He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Ann Priscilla Lyon; sister Anita “Snookie” Waters; children Joseph Waters, III., Christine Gompers, John Lyon, Jr., Joseph...
Gloria Boccheciamp
Feb 2, 2016
“Good & Faithful Servant”
Gloria Boccheciamp was a good and faith servant her entire life. Growing up in New York she attended Jackson Heights Seventh day Adventist Church. Even has a young girl God was in control of her life she shared countless stories where He intervened. One such story was when she and another...
Gerald C. Drechsler Sr.
Jan 31, 2016
On January 31, 2016, Gerald (Jerry) C. Drechsler, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep. Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Deborah (Lonaberger) for over 27 years. He graduated from Bishop McNamara in June of 1967 and served in the U.S. Navy and spent time aboard the USS Vulcan. He worked at various locations up until...
Jeffrey Allan Stuart
Jan 31, 2016
Jeffrey Allan Stuart of Laurel, MD passed away on January 31, 2016 at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Columbia. He was 54. He was born on August 30, 1961 in Tarrytown, NY to Gerald and Maureen Stuart. Growing up in a military family, Jeffrey graduated from Seoul American High School in Korea in 1979. He worked for Reico...
Daniel Craig Schultz
Jan 31, 2016
Daniel Craig Schultz, “Danny” of Frederick, MD and formerly of Laurel passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in the hospice unit. He was 54. He was born on April 1, 1961 in Panama City, FL to Charlotte and the late Darwin Schultz. Danny enjoyed fishing and was a very likable and lovable person....
Constance C. Halfpap
Jan 31, 2016
Constance C. Halfpap, a longtime resident of Fulton, MD passed away on January 31, 2016 at her home. She was 91. She was born on June 19, 1924 in Dallas, Texas to the late Thomas and Mary Carmody. She enjoyed bowling, driving in the country, spending time with her family, and loved playing the slot machines. She...
Fred E. Burnham
Jan 28, 2016
Died on January 28, 2016 from complications of Alzheimers Disease. Fred leaves his beloved wife Gesine of Laurel, Md. , his children from his first marriage, Barbara Barton of Annapolis, Md. Janice Lafey of Ocean City, Md., David Burnham of Alexandria, Va., and his step-daughter Belinda LaBarbera of Frederick, Md., grandchildren Christine Barton, Lisa Vander, Jennifer Waltemeyer,...
Carl Albert Oliver, Jr.
Jan 25, 2016
Carl A. Oliver, Jr., age 67, passed away at his residence in Laurel, MD on Monday, January 25, 2016. Carl was born on June 6, 1948 to Rachael (nee Capone) Oliver and the late Carl Albert Oliver, Sr.
Carl was raised in Laurel and attended St. Mary’s School before transferring to DeMatha High School, graduating in 1966. ...

