Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Jacquelyn Maville Bunter

Jacquelyn Maville Bunter

Dec 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Jacquelyn Maville Bunter. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Cynthia N. Romero

Cynthia N. Romero

Dec 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Cynthia Noemi Romero

Cynthia Romero, affectionately known as Peanut Butter and Trixie, left our world on December 11th, 2023. Her departure leaves a void that can never be filled, but her memory will forever be etched in our hearts.

Cynthia was a sweet and loving soul who brought immeasurable joy to...

Angela Punsalan

Angela Punsalan

Dec 7, 2023

On December 7, 2023, surrounded by her family, Angela T. Punsalan passed away in her home in Laurel, MD and at the age 104. So loved by her family, she is survived by her six daughters, three sons and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Born in Washington, DC at Georgetown Hospital.  An independent woman of stature and grace....

Jean Robertson Wilson

Jean Robertson Wilson

Dec 6, 2023

Jean Robertson Wilson, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, after a brief illness.

Born April 8, 1930, in Takoma Park, MD, Jean was the younger daughter of George & Merriam (Wyckoff) Robertson. She was a 1948 graduate of Montgomery Blair High School and completed the secretarial course at Washington School for Secretaries. Early in...

Elizabeth Jean Otte

Elizabeth Jean Otte

Dec 6, 2023

Elizabeth Jean Otte, age 101, passed away at her home in Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Born November 2, 1922 in Clifton Forge, Virginia, daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Garwood Wade.  She lived in Laurel, Maryland and Silver Spring, Maryland.  Jean was a member of Liberty Grove United Methodist Church.

Jean is...

Charles Denis Shipley, Jr.

Charles Denis Shipley, Jr.

Dec 5, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Denis Shipley, Jr., age 61, passed away in Cudjoe Key, Florida on December 5, 2023.

Born on December 26, 1961 in Maryland, son of [late] Charles Shipley Sr. and Suzanne Hall. He lived in Margate, Florida and worked at Unifi Trucking as a truck driver; where he received an award for safe driving. He was...

Jason Guardado Guillen

Jason Guardado Guillen

Nov 30, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Jason Guardado Guillen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

William "Bill" Seedorf

William "Bill" Seedorf

Nov 26, 2023

William (Bill) Perry Seedorf, 80, passed away in Laurel, MD on Sunday, November 26, 2023.  He died of complications from a stroke suffered on August 14, 2023.

Bill was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on July 26, 1943, the second oldest of 5 sons of Harry and Lillian “Betty” Seedorf.  Bill joined the Navy after graduation...

Maria Iguaran

Maria Iguaran

Nov 25, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Maria Iguaran. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Maryellen Gray

Maryellen Gray

Nov 23, 2023

MaryEllen Gray, age 82, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away suddenly on November 23rd 2023. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 19, 1941, MaryEllen’s parents David and Mattie White moved her to Washington, DC when she was 3 years old. She lived in the Washington, DC area throughout the remainder of her life. As a kid she enjoyed playing...

Robert A. Boyer Sr.

Robert A. Boyer Sr.

Nov 21, 2023

Robert A. Boyer Sr. 87 of Laurel, Md. passed away on November 21, 2023.

He was born on August 3, 1936 to John L. Boyer and Katherine Lusby of Washington, DC.

Robert was a member Army Moose Lodge #1283 and the Holiday Rambler RV Club.

He retired from General Heating Eng. Co. ARS...

Brysun James Ward

Brysun James Ward

Nov 19, 2023

Brysun was born on March 6, 2006, in the Bronx, New York. He was raised in Westchester, New York with his siblings. Brysun moved with his family to Laurel, Maryland where he attended High School. Brysun was a vibrant teenager who loved the outdoors.

Brysun was the most loving, kind, caring person you could know. He was...

Nazir Masih

Nazir Masih

Nov 17, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Nazir Masih. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Anna Marie Chippi

Anna Marie Chippi

Nov 16, 2023

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.

Anna Marie Chippi age 30, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Elkridge, Maryland after a 3 year battle with Ewing’s sarcoma.

Anna was born November 21, 1992, in Columbia, Maryland. Anna attended grade and high school in Howard County and graduated...

Marilyn Maray Gonzalez

Marilyn Maray Gonzalez

Nov 13, 2023

Marilyn Gonzalez, age 68, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on November 13, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York to parents: Arturo Perez Torres and Rafaela Acevido.

She graduated high school is 1973 and worked as a dental hygienist until she retired in 2008. For a brief period, she worked as a...

Samuel J. Caprio

Samuel J. Caprio

Nov 10, 2023

Samuel J. Caprio, age 92 of Laurel, MD passed away on November 10, 2023.

He was born in 1931 to Samuel Caprio and Marie nee Segretto Caprio in Brooklyn, NY.

He retired from Northrop Grumman (formerly Litton Amecom) and CACI. He enjoyed anything having to do with WWII and watching his children participate in sports....

Geraldine Y. Fogg

Geraldine Y. Fogg

Nov 10, 2023

Geraldine Y. Fogg was born on March 2, 1937 in Warren County, North Carolina to the late James Young and Ruth Young.

She started her education in Warren County and Henderson North Carolina. Later years, she married Howard Thomas Fogg where they had 3 children; Jean, Cynthia and Tyrone and moved to Washington, D.C.

Geraldine...

Ellen Y. Sakai

Ellen Y. Sakai

Nov 8, 2023

In Loving Memory of Ms. Ellen Yoko Sakai

Ms. Ellen Yoko Sakai, a cherished member of our community, departed this world on November 8, 2023, at the age of 80, after a brief period of illness. She was the beloved sister of Michiko (Seino) Koreeda, a loving aunt to Yuka, Hitoshi, and Ria, and the devoted daughter...

Mary Catherine (Mcgeogh)  Cusick

Mary Catherine (Mcgeogh) Cusick

Nov 6, 2023

Mary Cusick of Laurel, MD, passed away peacefully with the grace of the Sacraments on November 6, 2023. She was 86. Mary was born on December 25, 1936, in Detroit, MI, to James and Dorothy McGeogh. She became a registered nurse, graduating from Mt. Carmel Mercy School of Nursing, Class of 1957. She married Richard (Dick) Cusick on May...

Jimmie J. Bishop, Sr.

Jimmie J. Bishop, Sr.

Nov 4, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Jimmie J. Bishop, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.