Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Daniel Craig Schultz

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

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

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.

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. ...

Efrain Monzon, Jr.

Efrain Monzon, Jr.

Jan 24, 2016

Efrain "Frank" Monzon, Jr was born on September 23, 1960 in Havana, Cuba. After moving to the United States as a small child, he eventually created his home in Baltimore, MD, but had great pride in his Cuban heritage. Following a liver transplant and an extensive illness, Frank passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 surrounded by family and loved...

William Garrett Frawley

William Garrett Frawley

Jan 24, 2016

William Garrett Frawley, age 30, passed away on January 24, 2016, surrounded by his family, following a two-year battle with leukemia.  Known as “Garrett” to his family and friends in New Jersey, and “Will” to his friends in other places, he was a graduate of Peck School in Morristown NJ and Newark Academy in Livingston NJ.  He attended University...

Norma E. Merson

Norma E. Merson

Jan 24, 2016

Norma E. Merson passed away on Sunday January 24, 2016.

Norma was born at home in Beltsville, Maryland on May 11, 1940, the daughter of Oscar and Myrtle Zook.  She married Francis Caroll  Merson  in 1957. He preceded her in death in 1994 after 37 years of marriage. Norma was a stay at home mom, taking care...

Thelma Check

Thelma Check

Jan 22, 2016

Thelma Check, 102, formerly of Laurel, MD and Honolulu, HI died Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Davis Community Long Term Care Facility in Wilmington, NC.

Thelma, the daughter of the late Torger and Anna Hofengen, was born in Williston on February 8, 1913.   Thelma had three sisters: the late Helen Sathe and Orpha Torvie and her...

Nancy Downes

Nancy Downes

Jan 21, 2016

Nancy passed on 1/21/2016 at home of natural causes.  She was 82 years old.  Born January 8, 1934 in Lancaster PA. Nancy was married to the late Richard Farish Downes Jr., a long-time resident and dentist in Laurel, Maryland.  Nancy is survived by her only child, daughter, Stephanie Marie Bouzane, son-in-law Paul Kevin and her grandson, Richard Downes with...

William M. Blitz

William M. Blitz

Jan 19, 2016

William M. Blitz “Billy”, a lifelong resident of Laurel, passed away on January 19, 2016 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.  He was born on July 16, 1941 in Baltimore to the late William and Alma Blitz.  He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Galveston in Texas.  He grew up in the family business NAPA Auto Parts...

John Edward Jarels

John Edward Jarels

Jan 19, 2016

September 11, 1947 to January 19, 2016.  John Edward Jarels, a long time Howard County resident, passed away on January 19, 2016, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, surrounded by his two son-in-laws, his three children, and all their love.  He was born in Washington, DC, to the late John and Virginia (Haines) Jarels.  He was a graduate from...

Brian Hohl

Brian Hohl

Jan 18, 2016

Brian Mathew Hohl, 34, passed suddenly in his home in Laurel, Maryland on January 18, 2016.

Brian was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland on April 16, 1981 and was the oldest child of Gregory Lewis Hohl and Cathy Ann (n. Barger) Hohl of Laurel, Maryland.

Brian grew...

Elizabeth Carr

Elizabeth Carr

Jan 18, 2016

Elizabeth Carr passed away Monday January 18, 2016 in the home of her daughter, Catherine, in Katy, Texas.

Elizabeth was born on July 31, 1946, the daughter of Harry and Martha (Baldwin) Carr, she grew up in Laurel, attending Laurel High School and was a lifetime member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church. She was...

Robert Lee Whiting

Robert Lee Whiting

Jan 18, 2016

Robert Lee Whiting, age 74, of Laurel passed away Monday January 18, 2016 at his home.

Robert was a lifetime resident of Laurel, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He married Wanda in 1961 and they were married over 50 years, she passed away on April 20, 2015. Robert was employed and retired...

Olga Ramirez

Olga Ramirez

Jan 18, 2016

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Glen Adams

Glen Adams

Jan 16, 2016

Glen Adams of Laurel passed away Saturday January 16, 2016.

Glen was born on July 21, 1954, the son of Doyle and Pauline (Amis) Laster, but was raised by his grandparents James and Thelma Amis. Glen meet Linda Ellinger in 1972 and was married the same year. He liked to collect coins and fiddle with anything he...

Marlou Freeman

Marlou Freeman

Jan 15, 2016

Marlou Freeman passed away peacefully at Holy Cross Hospital on January 15, 2016 at the age of 71 years old. She is survived by her daughter Michele Burroughs, grandson Matthew Burroughs and his wife April and David Burroughs, great grandsons Matthew Jr. and Isaac all of Asheville NC, a sister Janice Hines of Murphysboro, IL. and longtime friend and...

Robert A. Fuller

Robert A. Fuller

Jan 10, 2016

Robert A. Fuller, a resident of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on January 10, 2016. Mr. Fuller was born in Washington, DC, on December 13, 1945, to the late John and Gladys Fuller, Jr. Robert worked for the U.S. Government as a scientific glass blower. He was very proud to have worked alongside his father for many years. Robert...

Robert Wayne Kirkpatrick

Robert Wayne Kirkpatrick

Jan 8, 2016

Robert Wayne Kirkpatrick died after suffering a brief illness.   He was born in Muskegon, Michigan and went to college at Michigan Technological University; eventually obtaining his Masters and was working on his doctorate.    Robert served 22 years in the US Air Force being honorably discharged as a Lt. Colonel.  He received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal,...