Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
John Edmund Kalie
Oct 28, 2023
John Edmund Kalie, 94, of Laurel, Maryland passed away peacefully under the full moon on October 28, 2023. He was born in 1929 to John Andrew Kalie and Margret Ann Miazga (Nyugen). John is survived by his son Edmund and loving daughter in law Nancy, grandchildren Alex and Christine; siblings Betty Mazonkey, Bernie, Robert and Andrew Kalie and the...
Laudis Allen Turney
Oct 26, 2023
Laudis Allen Turney, age 100 of Laurel, Md passed away on October 26, 2023 at his residence. Laudis was born on August 7th,1923 to J. Harley and Julia Turney in Savage, Md. Laudis served proudly in the United States Navy and after his time in the service he went to work for the federal goverment as a mechanist where...
Donald E. Campbell
Oct 25, 2023
Donald Eugene Campbell, Age 91 of Savage, MD, went home to be with his Lord on October 25th, 2023.
Donald was of the Christian faith, trusting in Jesus as a teenager. He was well known throughout the community as a master builder having the skills of 17 trades, and as the owner of HOW construction.
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Edgar R. Gay Jr.
Oct 24, 2023
Edgar R. Gay, Jr. was born on August 20, 1942 in Wilson, North Carolina to the late Edgar Gay, Sr. and Beatrice Gay. He was the first of two children, and graduated from Darden High School in Wilson in 1959.
After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served for 6 years, attaining...
Sister Patrice Wales S.A.C. Ph.D.
Oct 17, 2023
Sister Patrice (Barbara) Wales S.A.C., Ph.D., a member of the Pallottine Missionary Sisters, Queen of Apostles Province, was born September 9, 1935, in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Robert C. and Bernadette (Dyer) Wales. Sister Patrice died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the age of 88, at St. Mary’s Convent Infirmary in Huntington, WV
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Catherine Martha O'Brien
Oct 15, 2023
Catherine M. O’Brien, age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 15th.
Born March 27th, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Harold Steinhardt and Catherine (Murphy) Steinhardt. She moved to Warwick, New York as a child, graduating from Warwick High School in 1950. She attended the University of Maryland College Park for two years...
James Echols Porter
Oct 15, 2023
James E. Porter, 96, of Laurel, MD passed away on October 15, 2023, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Largo MD after a long illness.
He was born February 12, 1927, to Edwin G. Porter and Margaret F. Echols in Kyle, TX. The family moved to Washington, DC in 1929 and then to Edmonston, MD...

