Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
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. ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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