Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

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.

John Edmund Kalie

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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...

Patricia Cyphers Bowman

Patricia Cyphers Bowman

Oct 14, 2023

Patricia Cyphers Bowman, 84, of Laurel, Maryland passed away October 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Edith and Kenneth Cyphers. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she moved to Towson, Maryland when she was 8 and enjoyed summers at Saylors Lake, Pennsylvania. Pat graduated from Villa Julie College and worked at NIH and Sears. She enjoyed working in...

Steven Lee Johnson

Steven Lee Johnson

Oct 14, 2023

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

Robert Eugene Ramage

Robert Eugene Ramage

Oct 14, 2023

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.

Robert Eugene “Bob” Ramage, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023 surrounded by family at his home in Fulton, Maryland.

Born March 3, 1935 in Kuttawa, Kentucky (Lyon County), son of the late Forest Preston Ramage and Annie Ernestine (King) Ramage, he...

Sammy Lee Holmes, Sr.

Sammy Lee Holmes, Sr.

Oct 6, 2023

Sammy Lee Holmes, Sr., age 80, passed away in Laurel, MD on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Born August 26,1943 in Allendale, SC, Son of Barney Holmes, Sr. and Elizabeth (Morrell) Holmes.  He lived in Laurel, MD and worked as an heavy equipment operator at Commonwealth Paving until retiring in 2020. Sammy enjoyed a variety of sports from...

Sharese Ann Olatoye

Sharese Ann Olatoye

Oct 5, 2023

Sharese A. Wright -Olatoye, age 62, a resident of D.C Metropolitan area since 1988, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born September 8, 1961 in Cleveland, OH to Ralph and Ruby Wright. The family requests that any flower order please consider ordering a house plant or dish garden...